جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shweta Yadavمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Healthcare Informatics
• Biomedical Text Mining
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shweta Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Prior to this, she was a Bridge to the Faculty (B2F) fellow at UIC and a postdoctoral research fellow at the U.S. National Library of Medicine, NIH. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India Research Interests Her research focuses on the intersection of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Healthcare Informatics, Biomedical Text Mining, and Computational Social Science. She develops machine learning algorithms to advance AI applications in healthcare, particularly in medical document summarization , disease progression modeling , and health outcome prediction using electronic health records and social media data. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address real-world healthcare challenges. Recent Publications Her recent publications highlight advancements in Multimodal Mental Health Analysis , Perspective-aware Healthcare Summarization , and Biomedical Relation Extraction . She employs techniques like Transformer models , Contrastive Learning , and Attention Frameworks to tackle low-resource settings and extract insights from complex data sources.

Ziying Youمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Oral and Performing Literature
• Food and Folklore
• Chinese Mythology and Popular Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ziying You serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of Chinese Studies and East Asian Studies at The College of Wooster where she teaches courses spanning Chinese language advanced literature and cultural studies including specialized topics like Anti-Asian Racism Women and Gender in China and Food and Religion in China. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literatures from The Ohio State University (2015) an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Folklore from University of Oregon (2009) an M.A. in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature from Peking University (2005) and a B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature Education from Henan Normal University (2002). Professor You’s research bridges Chinese oral traditions contemporary folklore and public health with a focus on grassroots responses to cultural heritage preservation. Her work examines how communities navigate state-led intangible cultural heritage initiatives particularly in rural Shanxi Province where she documents flood narratives ritual practices and mythological adaptations. She actively explores intersections between digital media ethnographic filmmaking and folk performance while addressing gender dynamics through Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies frameworks. Recent scholarship analyzes memorialization practices during the COVID-19 pandemic examining virtual tributes to Dr. Li Wenliang and community resilience among Chinese immigrant groups. Her publication trends reveal consistent engagement with contested cultural narratives shifting from classical myth analysis (e.g. Yao and Shun stories) toward urgent contemporary issues including pandemic responses online activism and heritage politics. This evolution demonstrates her commitment to applying folklore methodologies to rapidly changing social landscapes while maintaining deep roots in Chinese ethnographic traditions. College Citizen Award The College of Wooster (2022) Faculty Connection of the Year Division of Student Affairs (2018-2019) Tien-Yi Li Award for Outstanding Academic Performance The Ohio State University (2014) Dan Crowley Memorial Student Essay Prize American Folklore Society (2010) Archie Green Student Travel Award American Folklore Society (2009) Professor You has advised numerous independent studies on topics ranging from China’s three-child policy impacts to Indigenous activism in Taiwan and expatriate experiences during the pandemic. Her mentorship extends beyond traditional academic supervision into fostering cross-cultural understanding as evidenced by her New Books Network interviews promoting scholarly dialogue. While not leading formal laboratories her ethnographic approach involves immersive fieldwork and digital documentation techniques that function as dynamic research teams engaging community participants as co-creators of knowledge.

• Information Retrieval
• Natural Language Processing
• Turkish Language Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bekir Taner Dincer is a Professor at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering. He has been actively teaching courses including Web Development and Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, and Senior Design Projects for multiple academic years including the upcoming 2025-2026 term. Dr. Dincer earned his Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Middle East Technical University (1988-1993), followed by a Master's degree in Statistics and Computer Science from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (1996-1998), and completed his Doctorate in Computer Science from Ege University's International Computer Institute (1998-2004). His research focuses on Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing (particularly for Turkish language), and related computational linguistics areas. His work addresses challenges in Turkish language processing including morphological analysis, constituent chunking, information retrieval systems, and term weighting methods. He has made significant contributions to adapting information retrieval techniques for agglutinative languages like Turkish, which presents unique challenges compared to Indo-European languages. His publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with recent work (2013-2018) focusing on risk-sensitive evaluation methods, learning to rank, entity recognition in big data, and specialized approaches for Turkish language processing. His research often bridges theoretical information retrieval concepts with practical applications for Turkish text processing. Dr. Dincer has served as editor for prestigious publications including the International ACM SIGIR Conference proceedings and ACM Transactions on Information Systems journal, demonstrating recognition of his expertise by the international research community. He has supervised numerous graduate students, guiding PhD and Master's theses on topics including unsupervised syntactic disambiguation for Turkish, statistical analysis of word roots and affixes, and information retrieval system design. His research has been supported by TÜBİTAK projects including the Design of a Statistics-Driven Selective Information Retrieval System (2015-2018) and the Design of a Statistical Information Access System (2011-2014).

Rikker Dockumمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Historical Linguistics
• Phonetics
• Sociolinguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rikker Dockum (he/him) is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at Swarthmore College. His research spans historical linguistics, phonetics, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, and gender studies, with a focus on Kra-Dai languages, tonal systems, and ethical issues in language technology. Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor University: Swarthmore College Research Focus: Historical linguistics, phonetics, sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, gender studies Contact: rdockum1@swarthmore.edu His recent work explores phonological generalizations from limited data, gender bias in language models and teaching, computational modeling of tone, and decolonizing historical linguistics. Articles highlight functional load dynamics, dialectal variation in Zhongjiang Chinese, and methodological advancements in language documentation. Key trends in his publications include interdisciplinary approaches to phonology, critical examination of sociolinguistic biases, and the application of computational tools to endangered languages. Notable collaborations involve studies of Tai-Khamti sound systems and syntactic borrowing between Khmer and Thai.

Leyloyan-Yekmalyan Annaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Armenian Arts
• Medieval Christian Art of the Caucasus
• Russian Art History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Leyloyan-Yekmalyan is a Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) specializing in Armenian and Russian art history, with a focus on manuscript studies and cultural heritage preservation. She co-founded the academic platform Monument Watch (2020-2023) and established the independent association Hishatakaran (2023-present) to document Armenian cultural heritage under threat. Teaches Armenian art, Russian medieval art, and heritage studies at INALCO Editorial board member of Matenadarán: Medieval and Early Modern Armenian Studies Organized 15 international conferences on Armenian heritage since 2010 Her research examines Armenian manuscript illumination, Christian iconography in the Caucasus, and the challenges of preserving cultural heritage during conflict. She has published extensively on Vaspurakan book art, including a 2009 monograph on Yovannēs Xizanc’i, and contributed to exhibitions at The Met and The Walters Art Museum. Recent publications (2023-2024) analyze Azerbaijan's destruction of Armenian monuments in Artsakh and propose new frameworks for heritage protection. Her work combines art historical analysis with political advocacy, using conferences and digital platforms to raise awareness about endangered Armenian sites.

Hugo Meijerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hugo Meijer is a CNRS Research Fellow and Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs at the Center for International Studies (CERI) of Sciences Po, Paris. He founded the European Initiative for Security Studies (EISS) and serves as Senior Fellow at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) in Brussels, and Honorary Researcher at the Centre for War and Diplomacy, Lancaster University. PhD in International Relations from Sciences Po M.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University B.A. in Political Economy from LUISS Guido Carli His research spans three interconnected areas: US-China relations and the reconfiguration of American hegemony through alliance systems in Europe and Asia-Pacific; European defense policies , including capability pooling and autonomous security; and European responses to China's rise , focusing on shifting threat perceptions and policy instruments. Recent publications explore NATO's Indo-Pacific engagement , alliance networking , and the biological-social duality of human conflict . His work has appeared in International Security , Journal of Strategic Studies , and Survival , addressing topics like nodal defense structures , covert balancing , and deterrence dynamics . Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow Co-editor of The Handbook of European Defence Policies and Armed Forces Author of Trading with the Enemy: US Export Control Policy toward China He has taught at King’s College London and currently offers graduate courses on foreign and defense policy , US hegemony , and diplomacy-intelligence nexus . Fluent in multiple languages, Meijer combines field research from 223 interviews with archival analysis, including leaked diplomatic cables and FOIA-released documents.

• Educational Measurement
• Educational Statistics
• Large-Scale Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine J. Welch serves as Professor of Educational Measurement and Statistics within the Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa's College of Education. Her work focuses on advancing assessment methodologies and ensuring equitable evaluation systems for diverse student populations. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Educational Measurement & Statistics from the University of Iowa MA in Educational Measurement & Statistics from the University of Iowa BBA in Business Education from the University of Iowa Professor Welch's research centers on educational measurement and psychometrics , with specialized expertise in large-scale assessment design , test fairness , and innovative assessment methodologies . Her investigations address critical challenges in K-12 testing systems, particularly regarding cultural validity for English language learners and alignment with educational standards. She pioneers the integration of game-based simulations into standardized assessments while maintaining rigorous psychometric properties. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent leadership in state-level assessment programs, especially the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). Her work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from traditional standardized testing toward technology-enhanced, contextually rich assessment models that better capture complex student competencies. Her distinguished recognition includes: Leonard and Natalie Feldt ITP Faculty Fellowship (2023-28) Consecutive IEREA Distinguished Research Awards (2011-2013) As an active contributor to national discourse, Professor Welch participates in key professional organizations including the National Council on Measurement in Education and American Educational Research Association. Her collaborative projects with state education agencies demonstrate significant grant-funded research activity in assessment development, though specific student mentorship details aren't publicly documented. She operates within interdisciplinary teams focused on psychometric analysis and assessment innovation at the University of Iowa's assessment research center.

Martha Sullivanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ceramics
• Product Design
• Wellness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martha Sullivan serves as the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Practice in the Industrial Design program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her work bridges ceramics , product design , wellness , and community development , with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and contemplative practices in design education. Education : M.S.Arch in Industrial Design and B.S. in Geology, both from Virginia Tech Research interests span ceramic arts , mindful design , digital fabrication , and sustainable material practices . Her scholarly outputs include ceramic installations , pedagogical research , and international collaborations in Norway and China. Recent publications highlight subliminal material experiences (2023), student learning assessment (2022), and biomimetic design methodologies (2020). Sullivan’s work emphasizes the intersection of craft and technology , with consistent recognition for teaching excellence and community engagement . Scientific Awards School of Architecture + Design Outreach Award (2022) Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) New River Valley Leading Light Award for service (2019) Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society (2006) Teaching responsibilities include courses in Handbuilding Clay , Molded Ceramics , and Needs Identification in Healthcare , alongside directing Study Abroad programs.

Li Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Language variation and change
• Contact linguistics
• Computational sociolinguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Li Nguyen is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Multilingual Studies at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore . Their work bridges linguistics with computational approaches, focusing on language variation, contact phenomena, and multilingual NLP. Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Cambridge), Master’s in General and Applied Linguistics (Australian National University) Research interests include: Language variation and change in multilingual/diasporic communities Computational sociolinguistics and NLP for low-resource varieties Syntax-pragmatic interface in bicultural contexts Code-switching and heritage language documentation Recent publications highlight collaborations on Vietnamese-English and other code-switched language pairs, with a focus on NLP applications and corpus-based analysis. Their work has gained recognition through grants like the NTU Start-up Grant and Cambridge Language Sciences funding . Scientific awards: Cambridge International Scholarship, Philological Society Fieldwork Grant Li Nguyen actively collaborates on projects involving sociolinguistically informed NLP and community-driven language documentation. They have contributed to the development of the CanVEC corpus for Vietnamese-English speech research.

Weina Li Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Educational Technologies
• Learning Design
• Online and Hybrid Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Weina Li Chen serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Education Division of Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, teaching courses in the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) and Master of Science in Leadership programs. With approximately ten years of teaching experience across diverse educational settings, she brings practitioner expertise to her academic role while maintaining active engagement in professional development and program design. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. from Pepperdine University M.A. from Pepperdine University M.A. from University of York, England B.A. from Heilongjiang University, China Dr. Chen's research focuses on educational technologies and innovative learning design , with specialized expertise in online/hybrid learning environments, world language acquisition (particularly English as a Second Language), and teacher leadership development. She investigates how digital tools can enhance student engagement, social presence, and language proficiency through practical applications. Her work bridges academic research with classroom implementation, frequently resulting in practitioner workshops and conference presentations that translate theoretical concepts into actionable teaching strategies for language educators. Analysis of her 14 publications (2019-2023) reveals consistent emphasis on technology-mediated language learning. She explores platforms like Flip, Canva, and WeChat to create interactive communities and support speaking practice, with recurring themes including social-emotional learning integration and digital storytelling. Her research demonstrates a practitioner-scholar approach, targeting both pre-service and in-service teachers through workshops that address real-world classroom challenges in language education. As an educational leader, Dr. Chen founded and served as president of CABE Mandarin, an organization promoting Mandarin language education. She has designed multiple language programs for schools and universities, demonstrating commitment to expanding language learning opportunities. While specific grant funding details and student advisee names are not documented in available materials, her conference presentations and program development initiatives indicate active community engagement and professional contribution to the fields of TESOL and educational technology.

Bo Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bo Li serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he teaches core computer science courses including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, and Database Management Systems. His academic foundation spans institutions across three countries, reflecting a globally oriented research perspective in visual computing and machine learning. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University (2012) MS in Computer Science from Texas State University (2015) MS in Computer Science from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2005) BS in Computer Science from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2005) Dr. Li's research centers on 3D shape retrieval systems, where he pioneers methods for sketch-based and image-based 3D model search. His work bridges computer vision, graphics, and machine learning through innovative approaches to 3D scene analysis, semantic modeling, and cross-modal translation. Recent investigations extend into social media analysis and speech emotion recognition, demonstrating methodological versatility within artificial intelligence. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a sustained focus on 3D shape retrieval benchmarking through SHREC competitions, evolving from traditional descriptor methods to deep learning frameworks. Key trends include multimodal query processing, large-scale dataset handling, and applications in real-world image denoising. His research consistently addresses challenges in partial/non-rigid model matching and semantic scene understanding. Dr. Li has not been documented with scientific awards in the provided information. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, no details about student supervision, research grants, or sponsored projects are available in the source material. Similarly, information about laboratory facilities, research teams, or collaborative groups is not provided in the current documentation.

Sarah Sonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Identity in international relations
• Inter-Korean relations
• Human rights monitoring in North Korea
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Sarah Son is a Senior Lecturer in Korean Studies at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield , where she has been a faculty member since 2019. Her work bridges academic research with practical engagement in human rights and cultural analysis. BA from Bond University MA from SOAS, University of London PhD from SOAS, University of London Dr Son's research focuses on identity in international relations , human rights monitoring in North Korea , and pop culture's role in East Asian international relations , with additional work on migration, diaspora, and peace-building. Her interdisciplinary approach combines anthropology, sociology, and history to analyze complex regional politics. Her recent publications explore transitional justice frameworks for North Korea, K-drama's geopolitical narratives , and remote sensing technologies for human rights documentation . These works highlight her expertise in both empirical and theoretical dimensions of East Asian studies.

Uma Pradhanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anthropology
• Development studies
• Applied linguistics and educational linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Uma Pradhan is an Associate Professor at UCL's Institute of Education (IOE), Faculty of Education and Society, and serves as Deputy Programme Leader for BA Education, Culture, and Society. She also holds the position of Inclusion Co-Lead for the Department of Education, Practice and Society (EPS). At UCL, she is actively involved with the Centre for Education and International Development (CEID) and the Centre for the Study of South Asia and the Indian Ocean World. Prior to her current position, Dr. Pradhan was a Lecturer and Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford from 2018 to 2022, and then a Lecturer at University College London from 2022 to 2024 before her promotion to Associate Professor in 2024. Dr. Pradhan's research spans multiple interconnected fields including Anthropology, Development Studies, Applied Linguistics, Humanitarian Disasters, Conflict and Peacebuilding, and Educational Technology. Her work particularly focuses on South Asian educational contexts, with extensive research on Nepal's educational landscape. She examines how educational policies intersect with social structures, linguistic diversity, and political transformations, with special attention to marginalized communities and post-disaster educational reconstruction. Her research demonstrates a consistent commitment to addressing educational inequality and exploring how education can serve as a vehicle for social justice. Dr. Pradhan's scholarly output reveals a strong focus on the intersections between language, technology, and education in South Asia. Her recent publications examine how artificial intelligence is being used for indigenous language preservation, the impact of the pandemic on educational systems across South Asia, and the bureaucratic mechanisms that can inadvertently reproduce social inequality through scholarship programs. Her work consistently connects theoretical frameworks with practical implications for educational policy and practice. Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) As an academic leader, Dr. Pradhan supervises research degrees and engages in collaborative projects and consultancy work. Her research aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Her position at the intersection of multiple research centers at UCL enables her to foster interdisciplinary collaborations that address complex educational challenges in global contexts.

Jacqueline Alvarez-Rosalesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Colonial Latin America (15th to 19th centuries)
• Afro Hispanic Literature
• Afro-Andean Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacqueline Alvarez-Rosales is an Associate Professor and Chair of the World Languages and Cultures Department at Spelman College. She teaches courses on Spanish language, Hispanic American literature and culture, and contributes to the African Diaspora and the World Program and the Honors Program. Her academic career spans over a decade at Spelman since joining in 2008. Ph.D., Vanderbilt University M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelor in Journalism, Universidad Mayor Real y Pontificia de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, Bolivia Dr. Alvarez-Rosales specializes in colonial Latin American literature, with a focus on Afro-Hispanic, Afro-Andean, and Equatorial Guinean narratives. Her research explores discourses on nation-building, race, and identities, particularly through ethnic relations in colonial historiography and subversive discourses challenging colonial power structures. She analyzes legal and literary texts to examine construction of the colonial subject and “other” in Andean and Afro-Hispanic contexts. Her publications examine colonial and postcolonial representations of Afro-descendant populations in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Equatorial Guinea. Key themes include foundational myths, racial identity in colonial texts, and legal-historical narratives of Afro-Andean communities. She has contributed to journals such as Revista Iberoamericana and College Language Association Journal . UNCF/Mellon Grant. Faculty Residence Award Recipient, 2014 Gordon-Zeto Center for Global Education: Globalizing the Curriculum in L.A Studies, 2013 Co-director of the workshop: “Exploring Connection with the African Diaspora,” August 2011 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Summer Institute, 2008 Art and Science Graduate Select Scholar Scholarship. Vanderbilt University, 1999-2003 Dissertation Enhancement Grant. Vanderbilt University, 2004

• Speech Recognition
• Speaker Verification
• Language Identification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jan Černocký serves as Head of Department at the Department of Computer Graphics and Multimedia (DCGM) within the Faculty of Information Technology at Brno University of Technology (FIT VUT). With a professional email cernocky@fit.vut.cz and office L221.2, he maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning over 20 years in the field of speech processing and recognition. His work is well-documented through multiple research identifiers including ORCID iD 0000-0002-8800-0210, Scopus Author ID 6604040821, and Researcher ID M-7494-2019. Professor Černocký's research interests focus primarily on advanced speech processing technologies, with particular emphasis on speech recognition, speaker verification, language identification, and multimodal systems. His work demonstrates a strong trajectory from traditional speech processing techniques toward modern deep learning approaches, especially in self-supervised learning for speech applications. Recent publications show his leadership in developing benchmarks like TS-SUPERB for target speech processing and innovative methods for speaker verification using transformer models. His research group at BUT has made significant contributions to multi-channel speech processing, target speech extraction, and speaker diarization systems. The analysis of Professor Černocký's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals several key trends in his research direction. There's a clear shift toward self-supervised learning approaches for speech processing, with numerous papers exploring how pre-trained models can be adapted for speaker verification, target speech extraction, and multi-channel processing. His work increasingly incorporates transformer architectures and attention mechanisms, reflecting the broader trends in speech processing research. The 2024 publications particularly highlight work on multimodal analysis (BESST dataset for stress detection) and practical applications of speech technology for social inclusion. Throughout his career, Professor Černocký has maintained strong collaborative relationships with researchers across Europe and internationally, evidenced by his extensive publication record with co-authors from multiple institutions. His leadership role as Head of Department at DCGM places him at the center of speech processing research at Brno University of Technology, where his team continues to produce cutting-edge research in speech technology.