جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Privacy Protection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Esma Aïmeur is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal's Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (Faculty of Arts and Science). She leads the Laboratoire d'Intelligence Artificielle pour la Cybersécurité and is a member of the Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques (CRIHN). Her work bridges computer science, cybersecurity, and education. Research Interests Her research focuses on three pillars: privacy protection (using techniques like k-anonymity and secure multiparty computation), e-commerce personalization (recommender systems and customer profiling), and intelligent tutoring systems (AI-driven learning strategies and learner modeling). She also explores ethical AI, cybersecurity education through serious games, and data-driven approaches to counter misinformation. Grants & Collaborations Recent projects include a CRSNG grant (2024-2030) on privacy in the post-truth era and a FRQSC strategic network (2024-2028) integrating AI into digital humanities. She has led over 50 student theses, demonstrating her mentorship in cybersecurity, AI, and education technology. Affiliations Director: Laboratoire d'Intelligence Artificielle pour la Cybersécurité Member: CRIHN (Interuniversity Centre for Digital Humanities)

Michalis Famelisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software analysis
• Software design
• Empirical software engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michalis Famelis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Université de Montréal . He leads research in the GEODES Software Engineering Research Group , focusing on formal yet practical methods for software development. His work integrates formal verification, model-driven engineering, and empirical methods to address challenges in software design and uncertainty management. Educated at the University of Toronto (PhD 2016, MSc 2010) and the National Technical University of Athens (DiplEng 2008), he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia . He teaches courses such as IFT1025 Programming 2 and IFT6755 Software Analysis . His research projects include a Wellcome Trust-funded platform for climate-sensitive disease modeling and CRSNG grants for formal software design support. He has supervised 6 master’s students, focusing on topics like design uncertainty, API usage verification, and software product lines. Notable collaborations involve Climate-Sensitive Infectious Disease Modelling and Formal Support for Software Design . His work emphasizes improving developer workflows through tool development and empirical studies.

• Computer Science
• Operations Research
• Speech Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirco RAVANELLI is an Associate Professor at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas such as speech/language processing and image analysis, with recent projects addressing granulometric analysis and material assessment through computational methods. He has supervised a Master's thesis on unifying models for speech and language processing. Research Contributions: Ravanelli leads a 2025 MITACS-funded project on image-based analysis of material composition, reflecting his expertise in computational techniques for engineering and scientific challenges. His work bridges computer science with applied domains like material science and operations research. Professional Activities: No awards listed, but his academic role and funded research demonstrate active engagement in academic and industrial collaboration. He has advised Artem Ploujnikov (M.Sc. 2024) on foundational AI models for speech-language integration.

• Personality
• Neuropsychology
• Psychological Assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jean Gagnon is a full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Université de Montréal, specializing in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. He holds positions as a regular researcher at the CRIR (interdisciplinary rehabilitation research center) and CERNEC (neuropsychology and cognition research center). His teaching focuses on psychological assessment, personality theories, and psychoanalysis. He has extensive clinical experience spanning over 30 years, including private practice and roles in rehabilitation settings. Gagnon’s research emphasizes hostile attribution bias, impulsivity, and neuropsychological mechanisms in aggression and personality disorders. He leads multiple funded projects on social neuroscience, violence interventions, and EEG-based cognitive studies. Affiliated with networks like REPAR (provincial rehabilitation research network), he collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives. Awards include Fellow status with the International Society for Research on Aggression. He supervises numerous graduate students and contributes to clinical training through courses like MMPI-2 administration and interpretation.

Olivier Boucherمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuropsychology
• Epilepsy
• Insular Cortex
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Olivier Boucher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal, affiliated with the CHUM Research Centre. His research focuses on neuropsychology of insular cortex epilepsy, particularly investigating the role of the insula in cognitive and affective functions through lesion studies, intracranial EEG, and neuroimaging. He collaborates on projects such as the 'Sensory and emotional processing in the human insula' funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (2016–2023). His work addresses how cognitive tests predict epileptogenic focus localization and evaluates neurosurgical impacts on neuropsychological functions. Key areas include insular resection effects on memory, decision-making, and sensory processing. He has advised three graduate students and published extensively in journals like Human Brain Mapping , NeuroImage , and Brain Structure and Function . His research also explores environmental contaminants' neurodevelopmental effects in Inuit populations and the insula's role in sensory and emotional processing. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Neuropsychology focus) Affiliations: Neurosciences Axis, CHUM Research Centre Department of Neurology, CHUM Hospital Grants: CIHR-funded project on sensory/emotional processing in insula (2016–2023) Labs/Teams: Neuropsychology of Epilepsy and Neuroimaging Group Inserm collaborations on insular cortex studies His recent publications analyze insular cortex contributions to sensory perception, decision-making, and epilepsy surgery outcomes. He has contributed to understanding the insula's role in food valuation, auditory processing, and personality changes post-resection.

Kathryn Princeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic literature
• Emotions in drama
• Science and theatre
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Prince is a Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Ottawa, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Previously, she held roles such as Vice-Dean for Governance, Vice-Dean for Students, and Director of Theatre Studies. Her research focuses on apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic literature, emotions in drama, and the intersection of science with theatre, particularly exploring how imaginative narratives about societal collapse can evoke resilience and hope. She examines works across theatre, video games, and immersive experiences to understand their impact on real-world emotional responses to existential threats. Education includes a Ph.D. in English (University of Ottawa, 2005), an M.Phil. in Shakespeare in Performance (Shakespeare Institute, 2003), and degrees from the University of Manitoba (M.A. English, 1997; B.A. English with History, 1995). Her research interests span environmental humanities, sentient ecology, and the sociology of emotions, with explorations into robotics, artificial intelligence, and qualitative research methods. She teaches courses such as 'Methodology of Theatre Studies,' 'Shakespeare in Performance,' and 'Apocalypse, Now What?' No specific academic awards or grants are listed in the provided text, though her work intersects with interdisciplinary fields like natural language processing and quantitative research. She leads the Theatre Studies program and contributes to university governance roles.

James Nelson Novoaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern History
• Diaspora Studies
• Portuguese New Christians
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Nelson Novoa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on the cultural, social, and religious history of early modern Europe, particularly Portuguese New Christian communities, the Inquisition, and Mediterranean trade networks. He holds affiliations with institutions such as the Universidade de Lisboa (Centro de História), Carleton University’s Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies, and multiple European research centers. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature (Universidad de Valencia, 2003), Licenciatura in Philosophy (Universidad de Valencia, 1997), and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Collège dominicain de philosophie et de théologie, 1993). Research Interests: Early modern history, diaspora studies, cultural memory, digital humanities, and the intersection of religion and identity. His work examines Portuguese New Christians’ navigation of religious persecution, their economic roles in Mediterranean trade, and their cultural contributions to Roman and Tuscan society. Publications highlight themes of transnational networks, material culture, and the legacy of the Inquisition. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with cultural studies, emphasizing marginalized communities’ agency and memory-making processes.

Gilles Comeauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Pedagogy
• Neuroscience
• Music Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gilles Comeau is a Full Professor in the School of Music at the University of Ottawa since May 2012. He specializes in music pedagogy, piano teaching methodologies, and the intersection of music with neuroscience and psychology. His research focuses on performance anxiety, motor control during performance, and cognitive aspects of music learning. Education: Ph.D. in Foundations of Music Education, Université de Montréal (1995) Postdoctoral studies in Piano Pedagogy, Université de Montréal (1997) M.A. in Psychopedagogy, Université d'Ottawa (1989) B.A. in Philosophy and Music, Université d'Ottawa (1983) Research Interests: Music reading and motor skills in performance Neuroscience applications to music learning Digital technologies in piano pedagogy Motivation and self-regulation in music education He leads a 1.2M CAD research laboratory funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation and Ontario Innovation Trust, coordinating multidisciplinary teams studying piano pedagogy. His publications include Piano Pedagogy: A Research and Information Guide and the Illustrated History of Music for Young Musicians series, alongside 20+ educational kits for music teachers. Teaching includes courses such as 'Music and the Brain', 'Pain Prevention for Musicians', and 'Research Methodologies in Music Pedagogy'. His work integrates cognitive science, audiology, and digital signal processing to advance music education practices.

Martin Esterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Causal Discovery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Ester is a Professor of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada. He holds a Ph.D. from ETH Zurich (1990) and a Diplom from the University of Dortmund (1984). His research focuses on Data Mining, Machine Learning, Causal Discovery, and Biomedical Applications. He leads the Ester Lab, co-directs the Databases and Data Mining Laboratory, and is part of the Omics Data Science Research Cluster. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science (ETH Zurich), Diplom (University of Dortmund) Lab affiliations: Ester Lab, Databases and Data Mining Laboratory Key research areas: Causal pattern discovery, transfer learning, network analysis, and drug response prediction His work bridges machine learning and biomedical challenges, employing probabilistic graphical models and deep neural networks. Notable achievements include patient stratification algorithms and drug response prediction frameworks. He has advised numerous graduate students, including recent Ph.D. recipients Ali Arab, Amirreza Kazemi, and Mehrdad Mansouri. In 2023, he was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Anders Miltnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Program Synthesis
• Automated Refactoring
• Automated Verification
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Anders Miltner is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), specializing in programming languages and automated reasoning. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Princeton University (2020), an MA in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania (2013), and a BSE in Computer Science and Mathematics from the same institution (2013). His research focuses on program synthesis, automated refactoring, and functional programming, aiming to automate tedious aspects of programming to enhance developer productivity. Education: PhD, Computer Science, Princeton University, 2020 MA, Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, 2013 BSE, Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, 2013 Research Interests: Program synthesis, automated refactoring, automated verification, and functional programming. He explores how tools can automate programming tasks to allow developers to focus on core algorithms. Projects include Burst (program synthesis), Hanoi (data structure verification), and Type-Directed Refactorings (syntax-independent refactorings). Scientific Awards: NSERC Discovery (2023) NSERC Discovery Launch Supplement (2023) POPL Distinguished Paper Award (2022) PLDI Distinguished Paper Award (2020) Advising & Grants: Mentors PhD students Clement Wan and Ellenor Taghayor, and MSc/undergraduate students. Leads projects funded by NSERC grants and a Microsoft Research fellowship. Serves on conference committees for PLDI, POPL, and others. Labs & Teams: Collaborates on the Hanoi project (representation invariant generation) within the Tangent Lab, involving institutions like UCLA and UT Austin.

Maria L Figueredoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Literature
• Literature-Music Relationships
• Women's Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Figueredo is Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She teaches Spanish and Latin American literature courses and serves as Research Fellow of the Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean. Her research examines intersections between literature and music in Latin America, music as subtext in women's writing, and contemporary innovations in Spanish American literature. Research focuses on: Socio-cultural processes of poetry set to music Hermeneutic phenomenology in literature Contemporary Latin American e-poetries Embodiment in Spanish American literature Figueredo received the President's University-wide Teaching Award in 2016 for her innovative teaching approaches. She has led significant community initiatives including the Pan Am 2015 Poet-Tree Project and the Literature & Music in Spanish America dialogue series.

Zhenhao Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Reliability
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Zhenhao Li is an Assistant Professor at York University's School of Information Technology specializing in AI-powered software engineering tools. His research focuses on improving software development processes through artificial intelligence, with publications in premier venues including ICSE, ASE, TSE, and TOSEM. Education PhD in Computer Science, Concordia University (2022) BEng in Software Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology (2017) Research Focus Dr. Li develops innovative AI techniques for software engineering challenges including code generation, program repair, vulnerability detection, and logging optimization. His work integrates machine learning with software development practices to enhance reliability and efficiency. Publication Trends Recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on large language model applications in software engineering, particularly for code generation, logging optimization, and vulnerability management. Methodologies include empirical studies, tool development, and literature reviews. Awards ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award (ICSE 2024) FRQNT Doctoral Research Scholarship

• Evaluation of player and user experiences
• Psychophysiological assessment
• User mastery in digital contexts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Madison Klarkowski is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in the areas of player experience evaluation, psychophysiological assessment, and social connectedness in digital contexts. Their work bridges psychological research with gaming and esports to address challenges like toxicity and stress recovery. Education: Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer-Human Interaction, Queensland University of Technology (2017–2018) Ph.D. in Computer-Human Interaction, Queensland University of Technology (2017) BA (Hons) in IT, Queensland University of Technology (2011) Research Interests: Klarkowski’s research focuses on understanding and improving user experiences through psychophysiological metrics, exploring how game mechanics influence stress recovery, and mitigating toxicity in multiplayer environments. They also investigate player mastery, esports performance dynamics, and the impact of social interactions in digital games. Key Themes in Publications: Their work emphasizes the intersection of HCI and psychology, addressing topics such as biofeedback-driven gameplay, emotional regulation in esports, and the ethical use of performance enhancers. Recent studies highlight strategies to combat toxicity and design inclusive gaming spaces. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text.

Troy Riddellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Judicial Process
• Criminal Justice
• Judicial Decision-Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Troy Riddell is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph. He is affiliated with the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences and holds a PhD in Political Science from McGill University. His research focuses on judicial politics, judicial decision-making, criminal justice policy, and the implementation of Charter of Rights decisions. Education: PhD in Political Science (McGill University). His work examines topics such as judicial independence, judicial appointments, sentencing policies, and minority-language education rights. Recent publications include co-authored books like Canadian Courts: Law, Politics and Process and influential articles in journals like Canadian Journal of Political Science and Law and Society Review . Riddell’s research bridges empirical legal studies and political theory, emphasizing the intersection of law, governance, and societal outcomes. His studies often explore how judicial decisions shape public policy and institutional accountability.

Edward Swensonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• South America
• Central America
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Edward Swenson is a Professor at the University of Toronto's St. George Campus and Director of the Archaeology Centre. His research spans the ancient Andes (Moche civilization, Jequetepeque Valley) and Khmer civilization (Cambodia), focusing on ritual architecture , urbanization processes , and power dynamics in pre-industrial societies. His theoretical interests incorporate semiotics , materiality , landscape history , and New Materialist theories . Current fieldwork includes directing the Jatanca-Huaca Colorada-Tecapa Project in Peru (400 BC-AD 1000) and co-directing the Yaśodharāśramas Archaeological Project in Cambodia, examining how Angkorian rulers spread cultural influence through religious infrastructure. Swenson's research methodology combines GIS spatial analysis , ceramic studies , and architectural examination to understand how built environments shape social dispositions. His cross-cultural perspective highlights the importance of diverse historical trajectories for contemporary socio-political understanding. Grants received from prestigious institutions including: Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) National Geographic Society Wenner-Gren Foundation Connaught Foundation SSHRC He has mentored numerous graduate students and collaborates with institutions across Canada, Peru, England, and the United States in advancing archaeological theory.