جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Haptics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Soroosh Dini-Mortezapoor is a PreDoc Researcher at the Vienna University of Technology within the Virtual and Augmented Reality department (E193-03). His research focuses on enhancing human-computer interaction through innovative haptic technologies, collaborative robotics, and immersive virtual environments. Role: Researcher (PreDoc) Contact: soroosh.mortezapoor@tuwien.ac.at Projects: ACD (2020–2028) series Research interests span Virtual Reality (VR) , Augmented Reality (AR) , haptic feedback systems , and robot-assisted 3D reconstruction . His work explores the integration of robotics with mixed reality environments, emphasizing safety, material simulation, and spatial mapping. Key contributions include: Development of Origami-inspired haptic devices Collaborative VR systems like CoboDeck Autonomous photogrammetry robots for MR environments As a supervisor, he guided S. B. Shankar in creating a robotic dummy user for VR applications. His research is supported by the ACD project (2020–2028) and published in IEEE VRW, SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies, and other leading venues.

• Digital Ethics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Risto Sarvas is a University Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University's School of Science, specializing in the Digital Ethics, Society and Policy (Digital-ESP) research area. His work bridges human-computer interaction, social media analysis, and the societal implications of digital technologies, with significant contributions to educational tools and public discourse through media engagements. Academic qualifications include: Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology (awarded December 18, 2006) Master's degree in Engineering and Technology from Helsinki University of Technology (awarded October 22, 2001) Sarvas's research trajectory evolved from foundational studies on domestic photography and metadata systems to contemporary investigations of digital ethics and educational technology. His early work analyzed photographic practices across technological eras (Kodak, Portrait, and Digital Paths), while recent publications apply natural language processing to social media health discussions and develop frameworks for transversal competences in Finnish high schools. This progression reflects a consistent focus on technology-society interplay, emphasizing ethical considerations and user-centered design in both historical and emerging contexts. Publication trends reveal a strategic shift from technical HCI and photography studies (2004-2011) toward societal applications in education and public health (2019-2020). His 33 publications demonstrate sustained expertise in metadata systems and mobile interaction, now channeled into solving real-world problems like curriculum design (EduHex tool) and health communication analysis. The Digital-ESP research area serves as the unifying framework for this applied ethical approach. Risto Sarvas maintains active public engagement through 16 media appearances addressing smart cities, student burnout, pandemic-driven professional development, and social media risks. His international collaboration is evidenced by visiting researcher positions at foreign academic institutions in 2003 and 2009. Within Aalto University, he contributes to the Digital-ESP research group's mission of examining ethical, societal, and policy dimensions of digital technologies, frequently partnering with Finnish high school educators to implement modular curriculum solutions.

• Information Retrieval
• Machine Learning
• Big Data Stream Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard McCreadie is a Senior Lecturer in Computing Science at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Digital Finance. His research focuses on real-time data processing, financial asset recommendation systems, and crisis informatics. He leads the Information Retrieval Group and co-chairs the TREC Incident Streams initiative, advancing methods for actionable information extraction from social media during emergencies. Education: PhD in News Vertical Search using User-Generated Content (2012). Active collaborations include the FAR-AI platform for investment recommendations and the Event Tracker system for disaster response. Research Interests: His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications in fintech, social media analysis, and event detection. Recent trends include leveraging large language models (LLMs) for personalized financial advising and robust vision transformers for crisis image classification. Grants & Projects: Key contributions include the TREC-IS track evaluations, Agile IR experimentation frameworks with Terrier, and the SUPER project for emergency management using social sensors. He has led over 75 publications in top venues like SIGIR and ECIR. Labs/Teams: Part of the Information, Data and Analytics section and collaborates internationally on AI-driven financial systems and disaster informatics platforms.

Tobias Höllererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Computing and Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tobias Höllerer is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He leads the Imaging, Interaction, and Innovative Interfaces research group, focusing on novel user interfaces, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and immersive visualization technologies. His work emphasizes 'Anywhere Augmentation' in AR and contributions to the Allosphere project, a three-story immersive visualization environment. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Columbia University MS in Computer Science, Columbia University Diplom (MSc equivalent), Technische Universität Berlin Research Interests: Höllerer explores AR/VR interfaces, spatial computing, human-computer interaction (HCI), and data visualization for analyzing large-scale information networks. His group develops solutions for 3D reconstruction, multimodal interaction, and applications in fields like digital fabrication, assistive technologies, and immersive storytelling. Publications Trends: Recent work spans AR navigation aids for visually impaired users, cognitive load analysis in VR, multimodal AI for spatial awareness, and creative applications like textile crafting and music instruments in AR. Scientific Awards: NSF Early Career Development Award Grants & Labs: Active in NSF-funded projects and directs the UCSB Allosphere Research Group. His lab collaborates on projects like Attention-Aware Mixed Reality Interfaces and Large-Scale Real-Time Information Visualization . Labs/Teams: Oversees the Allosphere, a unique immersive platform for data-driven exploration, and leads interdisciplinary teams advancing HCI and AR/VR technologies.

Vicky Wardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Knowledge Mobilisation
• Policy Analysis
• Health Services Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vicky Ward is a Professor of Management at the University of St Andrews Business School, where she also serves as Director of Impact and Innovation. Her research focuses on knowledge mobilisation, examining how academic and professional knowledge is applied in policy, practice, and interprofessional collaboration. She specializes in knowledge brokering, embedded research initiatives, and parliamentary research services. She leads the RURU Network (Researching and Understanding Research Use) and chairs the UK Knowledge Mobilisation Forum. Her work spans frameworks for knowledge translation, the role of researchers in organizations, and the mobilisation of knowledge in healthcare contexts, including naturopathic practices. Ward has contributed to international studies on legislative research mechanisms and the design of collaborative research projects. Her research emphasizes practical application through frameworks like the SUFFICE framework for gathering service user experiences and principles for research coproduction. She has explored gender equality interventions in academic medicine and evaluated large-scale health research programs like the ASPIRE initiative.

Tobias Schreckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Data Analysis
• 3D Object Retrieval
• Visual Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tobias Schreck is a Professor at the Institute of Visual Computing (formerly Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization) at Graz University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty for Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on Visual Data Analysis, 3D Object Retrieval, and Immersive Analytics, with applications in engineering and industrial contexts. He holds a Dr.rer.nat. from the University of Konstanz and has held academic positions including Assistant Professor at the University of Konstanz and Head of the Visual Search and Analysis Group at TU Darmstadt. Education: Dr.rer.nat., University of Konstanz (2006) M.Sc. in Information Engineering, University of Konstanz (2002) Dipl.-Volkswirt (M.Sc. Economics), University of Konstanz (1999) His research interests include visual analytics for high-dimensional and spatial-temporal data, digital libraries, and collaborative analysis tools. He leads funded projects like HEREDITARY (EU Horizon Europe) and VR4CPPS (FFG), and has served as a program chair for IEEE VAST and EuroVis. His work emphasizes user interaction, eye-tracking integration, and immersive visualization techniques. He supervises a research team including postdocs, PhD students, and student assistants, and collaborates on projects like CrossSAVE-CH and the Joint PhD Programme with Nanyang Technological University. His contributions span publications in IEEE Transactions, EuroVis, and ACM conferences, addressing challenges in data exploration, anomaly detection, and visualization design.

Shaun Lawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Civics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shaun Lawson is a Professor of Social Computing and Head of the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at Northumbria University. He leads the £9.5M UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Citizen Centred AI and directs the University’s Peak of Research Excellence in Computerised Society and Digital Citizens. Previously, he founded the Northumbria Social Computing (NorSC) Research Group (2015) and the Lincoln Social Computing (LiSC) Research Centre (2005–2015). His work bridges computing, design, and social sciences, focusing on social media, collaborative digital services, and their societal impacts. Notable areas include mental health, activism, animal behavior, and sustainability. He has secured over £12M in grants from EPSRC, ESRC, EU, and industry, with Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Surrey, 1996), BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Newcastle University, 1990). Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to digital civics, ethical design, and participatory technologies. He is founding chair of the UK SIGCHI chapter and a member of EPSRC/ESRC Peer Review Colleges. Recent work explores AI ethics, interspecies interaction (e.g., Dog Internet projects), and digital tools for marginalized communities. His grants fund initiatives like AI for citizen empowerment and sustainable tech solutions. Grants & Awards: Over £12M in research funding; inaugural UK Professor of Social Computing (2011). Active in policy through contributions to ethical frameworks in AI and digital services. Labs/Teams: Leads NorSC, previously LiSC. Collaborates globally on animal-computer interaction (ACI) and digital civics. Supervises 5 doctoral students, focusing on citizen-centric AI and participatory design methodologies.

Wolfgang Stuerzlingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D User Interfaces
• Extended Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Stuerzlinger is a Professor and Director of the VVISE Lab at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts & Technology. His research focuses on 3D user interfaces, virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR), and human-computer interaction. He holds a Doctorate from the Vienna University of Technology and has held academic roles at York University and the University of North Carolina. **Education**: PhD (Dr. techn.) in Computer Science, Technical University of Vienna, Austria Dipl.-Ing. (Master's equivalent), Computer Science, Technical University of Vienna **Research Interests**: Specializes in VR/AR interaction techniques, 3D user interfaces, and visual/immersive analytics. Current projects address 3D interaction challenges, occasionally failing systems, and hardware/software innovations for extended reality. Notable contributions include studies on vergence-accommodation conflict, gaze-based text entry, and locomotion techniques in VR. **Awards**: Member of the IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy (2023) and ACM SIGCHI Academy, recognizing leadership in VR and HCI research. **Grants & Labs**: Leads the VVISE Lab, collaborating on projects like RedirectedStepper and Depth3DSketch. Active in grant-funded research on immersive analytics and accessibility in XR navigation. **Teaching**: Teaches courses such as IAT 445 (Immersive Environments) and IAT 848 (Mediated Reality Systems).

Joel Graefمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Protein Structure Analysis
• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joel Graef is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Center for Bioinformatics within the Algorithmic Molecular Design department. His research focuses on developing computational methods for geometric searching in protein structures, particularly protein-ligand and protein-protein interfaces. His work emphasizes algorithm design, database technologies, and user-centric tools for structural bioinformatics. Key research projects include the development of GeoMine and ProteinsPlus , which enable large-scale analysis of protein binding sites and structural patterns. These tools facilitate drug discovery, functional protein analysis, and structural similarity searches in biological databases. Graef's contributions bridge computational methods with practical applications in molecular biology. His recent publications (2021–2025) highlight advancements in geometric data mining, binding site prediction, and scalable database workflows. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects significant innovation in structural bioinformatics methodologies. Graef collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains active engagement in software development for the scientific community. His office is located at Albert-Einstein-Ring 8-10, Room 4023, and he can be contacted via email .

Sebastian Heroldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Architecture
• Software Evolution
• Technical Debt
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Herold is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at Karlstad University, Sweden. His research focuses on software architecture, design, and quality, with an emphasis on mitigating architecture erosion and technical debt through empirical industry collaboration. He has held roles at RWTH Aachen University (2005 diploma/Master's equivalent), Clausthal University of Technology (PhD 2011), and Lero - The Irish Software Research Centre (2013–2015). Education: RWTH Aachen University of Technology, Germany: Diplom-Informatik (2005) Clausthal University of Technology, Germany: PhD in Computer Science (2011) Research interests span software architecture evolution, empirical studies in software engineering, privacy patterns (GDPR compliance), and usability evaluation in digital health. His work includes developing tools like InMap for automated code-to-architecture mapping and organizing workshops like SAEroCon on architectural consistency. Publications highlight trends in synthetic data for healthcare usability, machine learning for architecture mapping, and empirical validation of software practices. Recent work integrates AI methods for software engineering challenges and explores efficiency in digital health evaluations. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants and advising: No specific grants or student advisees mentioned; collaborations with industry and Lero are emphasized. Labs/Teams: Active in Karlstad University's Department of Computer Science, with contributions to interdisciplinary projects like GDPR-focused MOOCs and healthcare software development studies.

• Affective Interaction
• Somaesthetic Design
• Internet of Things
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristina Höök is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design . She previously directed the Mobile Life Centre, a research hub for mobile technology innovation. Her work focuses on affective interaction , somaesthetic design , and the Internet of Things , emphasizing technologies that enhance meaningful, creative, and aesthetically rich human experiences. She authored the influential 2018 book Designing with the Body: Somaesthetic Interaction Design . She teaches courses in Human-Computer Interaction and supervises degree projects in ICT Innovation and Interactive Media Technology. Her research integrates first-person perspectives and embodied practices to challenge traditional design dichotomies. Key affiliations include the Somaesthetic Design research group and the Mobile Life Centre . Her scholarship explores ethical and aesthetic dimensions of technology, with a focus on soma-based design that intertwines ethics, movement, and aesthetics. Recent work addresses shape-changing interfaces, ethical responsibility in tech, and human-drone interaction.

• Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
• Medical Informatics
• Nursing Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron Conway is a Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology’s Faculty of Health , School of Nursing. His work spans procedural sedation safety, medical informatics, and digital health interventions, with a focus on cardiovascular and critical care nursing.

• Computer Graphics
• 3D Computer Vision
• User Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chi-Wing FU, Philip is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He holds dual roles in research and education, including Associate Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications. His research focuses on computer graphics, 3D vision, and human-computer interaction, with over 100 publications in top venues like SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and IEEE Visualization. Education: B.Sc. (1st Hons), Computer Science & Engineering, CUHK M.Phil., Computer Science & Engineering, CUHK PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington Research Interests: Dr. Fu's work spans 3D shape generation, computational LEGO design, AR visualization, and robotic interaction. He has pioneered projects like Make-A-Shape (large-scale 3D modeling) and DreamStone (text-driven 3D creation). His team also develops tools for medical data visualization and hand-object pose estimation. Recent Trends in Articles: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven creativity (e.g., LEGO art, text-to-3D systems) and real-time AR applications. His publications often bridge theory (e.g., generative models) with practical systems (e.g., user interfaces for design). Awards: Postgraduate Research Output Award (2023) MSRA Fellowship Nomination (2022) Best Associate Editor (IEEE CG&A) Outstanding Reviewer (ICCV 2021, CCF CAD/CG 2023) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 40 PhD/Master students and postdocs. Active in securing grants for projects like computational LEGO design (with Autodesk), medical AR visualization, and 3D generative AI. Collaborates with industry partners like Adobe and Huawei. Labs & Teams: Leads the Computational Design and Visualization Lab, focusing on 3D systems, robotics, and creative AI. Key projects include the LEGO Sketch Art toolchain and the HandShadowPoser AR system.

Ville Mäkeläمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ville Mäkelä is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo's Systems Design Engineering department. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and cryptocurrency education. He explores how emerging technologies like VR/AR impact user behavior, education systems, and public spaces. His work bridges technological innovation with practical applications in education, finance, and digital wellbeing. Dr. Mäkelä's studies address challenges in VR/AR implementation, such as emotion assessment in virtual environments, ethical research practices, and public display usability in transit systems. He also investigates cryptocurrency investor psychology and gamified financial education strategies to improve market literacy. His interdisciplinary approach combines technical design with user-centric methodologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for remote VR studies, mindful smartphone interaction techniques (MindPhone), and design guidelines for interactive omnidirectional videos. His research emphasizes real-world applications of HCI principles, particularly in education, transportation, and security contexts. While no scientific awards are listed, his work reflects sustained innovation in interactive technology and user behavior analysis. His advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided information, but his active publication record indicates ongoing research engagement. Dr. Mäkelä's work is disseminated through leading HCI and tech conferences.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Education Technology
• Human-Machine Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lilach Mollick is a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School , where she investigates the intersection of artificial intelligence and educational innovation through collaborative research with Ethan R. Mollick and other scholars. University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School Research Focus: Her work explores AI's transformative impact on learning environments, prompting strategies, and human-AI collaboration frameworks. Key themes include: Pedagogical applications of large language models (LLMs) Optimizing prompt engineering for educational contexts AI-enhanced teamwork dynamics and productivity Ethical dimensions of human-AI interaction Simulation-based experiential learning at scale Comparative analysis of AI compliance mechanisms Scientific Contributions: Through field experiments and benchmarking studies , Lilach's research has shaped understanding of: Generative AI's role in reshaping expertise Evolution of productivity metrics with AI integration Incentive structures for AI behavior manipulation Optimal teaching strategies using AI tools Her collaborative work with institutions like Harvard Business School and Procter & Gamble demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact, particularly in organizational learning and technology adoption contexts.