جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ami Mamoloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Preparation
• Task Design and Implementation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ami Mamolo is an Associate Professor at the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. She specializes in mathematics education, focusing on teacher preparation, task design, and integrating social justice contexts into mathematical learning. Her research emphasizes experiential learning, transformative pedagogy, and leveraging technology to enhance teaching. Mamolo co-chairs the Fields Institute Math Education Forum and co-edits the Journal of Mathematical Behavior Special Issue on Mathematics in Society. She founded the ThinkMath network to foster authentic mathematics experiences through open educational resources. Her education includes a PhD in Mathematics Education. Courses taught span undergraduate and graduate programs, including problem-based learning frameworks, mathematics curriculum design, and research methodologies. Mamolo’s work bridges mathematical reasoning with societal issues, advocating for inclusive and equitable practices. She explores intersections between computational thinking and mathematics through coding initiatives, as well as climate change education. Her research often employs innovative methods like scripted role-play and data visualization to study teacher cognition and student engagement. Professional activities include leadership roles in educational organizations and collaborative projects on critical making and STEAM pedagogies. Mamolo’s contributions extend to developing frameworks for mathematical horizon knowledge and analyzing teacher responses to social justice contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses tensions in teaching and fosters connections between mathematics and broader societal challenges.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Game Design
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raluca Gaina is a Lecturer in Games and AI at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London. Her work focuses on advancing artificial intelligence in gaming contexts, particularly in multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, and strategic game frameworks. She leads research initiatives such as the TAG and PyTAG frameworks, which explore AI-driven solutions for complex board games and tabletop environments. Her research interests include game AI, evolutionary algorithms, and machine learning applications in game design. Notable projects include developing frameworks for analyzing player behavior through temporal logics and clustering techniques, as well as benchmarking large language models in game development contexts. Gaina’s recent work emphasizes synergistic interactions in games, cooperative strategies in complex board games, and data-driven analysis of board game ecosystems. Her contributions bridge theoretical AI advancements with practical implementations in competitive and cooperative game scenarios. She maintains an active research profile with publications spanning game competitions (e.g., Pandemic, Terraforming Mars) and frameworks like MARLO for multi-agent reinforcement learning. Her research often addresses challenges in sparse reward environments and adaptive decision-making under uncertainty.

Jie Duمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Security
• Decision-Making Support Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Du serves as Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies within the College of Computing at Grand Valley State University. As the founding chair of her department, she plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping academic programs and research directions. Her research spans critical intersections of artificial intelligence, information security, and decision support systems. Key focus areas include cybersecurity behavior modeling, electronic health record adoption, vehicular network security, and AI-driven financial systems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks like the Health Belief Model with practical technological implementations. Dr. Du has received significant recognition including the Faculty Excellence Award and Professor of Well-Being Award. Her scholarly contributions appear in journals such as the Journal of Cybersecurity and Journal of Information Systems Applied Research. Faculty Excellence Award Professor of Well-Being Award She actively mentors student research on impactful topics including EHR adoption, intelligent roadside units in vehicular networks, and AI stockbroker systems. Her teaching encompasses core information systems curriculum with emphasis on experiential learning. Dr. Du maintains active engagement with the Association of Information Systems through conference participation and journal manuscript reviews.

Joanne Selinskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Computer Science Education
• Software Engineering
• Graph Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Joanne Selinski is a Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, where she serves as the Associate Head for Education and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Computer Science. She is an active member of the Whiting School of Engineering Faculty Senate and numerous departmental committees. Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering Department of Computer Science Associate Head for Education Director of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Selinski's primary research focus is on computer science education, particularly related to core courses and active learning approaches. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion within the field of computer science. Her educational materials on Checkstyle, JUnit, Git, and Unix environments have become essential resources for students in computer science courses. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses such as Gateway Computing: JAVA, Intermediate Programming, Data Structures, and User Interfaces and Mobile Applications. These courses form the backbone of the computer science undergraduate curriculum. Robert B. Pond, Sr. Excellence in Teaching Award (2017) As Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Selinski plays a critical role in advising students, managing the undergraduate program, and shaping the educational experience for computer science majors. She works closely with academic coordinators and advisors to support students through their academic journey, from declaring a major to graduation. Her office hours and accessibility make her a central figure in student support within the department. Dr. Selinski has developed comprehensive educational resources that help students navigate technical challenges in their coursework, including guides on development tools, version control, testing frameworks, and programming environments. These resources reflect her commitment to practical, hands-on learning approaches.

Inmaculada M. García-Sánchezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Ethnography
• Linguistic Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Inmaculada M. García-Sánchez is a faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Department of Education. Her research bridges educational ethnography, linguistic anthropology, and migration studies, focusing on the intersection of language practices, schooling of immigrant children, and sociopolitical processes. She explores how educational justice interacts with cultural recognition and belonging for immigrant youth through critical ethnographic, historical, and discursive analyses. Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, UCLA (2009) Her fields of interest include language and literacy in non-dominant communities, multiculturalism, and sociopolitical dimensions of education. Key themes involve classroom discourse, translanguaging, and identity negotiation. Her publications highlight tensions between educational ideologies and practices, linguistic stratification, and how immigrant children make sense of learning environments. Recent publications span topics like language socialization in multicultural schools, identity construction through narratives-in-translation, and critical analyses of code-switching. These works emphasize ethnographic methods, sociolinguistic theory, and intersectional approaches to migration. Scientific awards include: Distinguished Faculty Fellowship, Temple University (2017-2018) National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2012-2013) Outstanding Dissertation Award, Council on Anthropology and Education (2009) She currently serves as Associate Director of the Center for the Study of International Migration at UCLA, contributing to research centers such as the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies and the Center for the Study of International Migration.

• Neural Computation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Christopher L. Buckley is Professor of Neural Computation (Informatics) at the School of Engineering and Informatics, University of Sussex, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. He was promoted from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer in 2018 and to Professor in 2022. His research bridges theoretical neuroscience and artificial intelligence, with a focus on active inference, predictive coding, and embodied cognition. Master of Physics (First Class), University of Edinburgh, 2000 MSc in Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems, University of Sussex, 2001 PhD in Cognitive Robotics, University of Southampton, 2008 His research interests center on understanding how neural systems give rise to robust behavior and how such principles can inform AI. He investigates machine learning models grounded in neuroscience, particularly through the lens of the free energy principle and active inference. His work spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, theoretical neuroscience, cognitive robotics, and artificial life , with applications in planning, perception, and adaptive systems. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in scaling predictive coding, hybrid active inference models, and rate-distortion theory for action representation. He frequently collaborates with leading researchers like Karl Friston and explores topics such as tool use, synthetic awareness, and ecosystem-level intelligence. His work appears in high-impact journals and preprint servers including Neural Computation , Frontiers in Network Physiology , and arXiv. He has received multiple research grants from prestigious funders including Innovate UK, the John Templeton Foundation, BBSRC, and the European Union, supporting projects on synthetic awareness, neural abstraction, and brain-wide dynamics in vertebrates. A metapredictive model of synthetic awareness for enabling tool invention (Innovate UK) Modelling Abstractions in Deep Reinforcement Learning and Rate-Distortion Theory (VERSES INC) The Scaling-up of Purpose in Evolution (John Templeton Foundation) DIMENSIVE: Data-driven Inference of Models from Embodied Neural Systems (EU) Distributed neural processing of self-generated visual input (BBSRC) Christopher Buckley leads an active research group at Sussex, contributing to the development of next-generation AI systems grounded in biological principles. He has no listed students in the provided data, but his collaborative network is extensive. He is not part-time, not retired, and not a former staff member, indicating ongoing active engagement in research and teaching.

Heather Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Education
• Environmental Education
• Social Justice in Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Heather King is a prominent academic in science education at King's College London, serving as Professor in the School of Education, Communication & Society and co-chair of the Science and Technology Education Research Group. She holds the role of Vice President for Education at the British Science Association. Her research focuses on equitable science education across formal and informal settings, emphasizing social and environmental justice. Key areas include museum education, maker-spaces, and climate change pedagogy. King leads modules in STEM education leadership and contributes to programs in Education in Arts and Cultural Settings. Her research explores how educators foster engagement in science through innovative approaches like the Science Capital Teaching Approach, aiming to promote social justice. She has supervised numerous PhD students investigating museum education, environmental education, and STEM equity. King’s work bridges policy and practice, analyzing climate change education systems and advocating for evidence-based educational policies. She has received the Supervisory Excellence Award (2020) for her mentorship. Her contributions extend to collaborative projects such as COM_n_PLAY-Science, funded by the EU, exploring creative STEM learning through coding and making. She also leads research on environmental education policy and has published extensively on science capital, identity in education, and pedagogical frameworks. King’s interdisciplinary approach integrates cultural, social, and institutional dimensions of science learning, influencing both academic discourse and educational practice globally.

Antje Kluge-Pinskerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Archaeology
• Science Education
• Museum Mediation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Antje Kluge-Pinsker serves as Head of the Education Department and Research Associate at the Leibniz Centre for Archaeology (LEIZA) in Mainz, Germany, maintaining continuous affiliation with the institution (formerly Roman-Germanic Central Museum) since 1988. With over four decades of specialized expertise, she bridges archaeological research with public engagement through innovative science education frameworks and exhibition design. Her academic foundation includes: Master of Arts (1983, Frankfurt am Main) focusing on Goldstein estate archaeology Doctorate (Dr. phil., 1988, Frankfurt am Main) on medieval ceramic production in Duisburg Dr. Kluge-Pinsker's research uniquely integrates deep archaeological specialization with museum education. She investigates Late Antiquity and Early Medieval church archaeology alongside niche areas like textile techniques and archaeology of play, while developing practical methodologies for historical learning and exhibition mediation. Her work consistently centers on making material culture accessible through audience-focused approaches, examining how objects communicate power structures (e.g., 2015 'Codes der Macht' study) and how museums can better serve diverse publics (2021 non-visitor research). Analysis of her publication trends reveals an evolving trajectory from technical archaeological analysis (1980s-1990s ceramics/church studies) toward integrated science education frameworks since 2005. Recent work increasingly examines audience engagement mechanisms while maintaining archaeological rigor, with publications spanning museum education theory, gender archaeology, and material culture interpretation across 30+ years. As Head of Department since 2005, she directs LEIZA's educational programming and has led major initiatives including the 20-year Handbook of Early Medieval Churches project (1993-2013) and exhibition development like 'The Salians and their Empire' (1992). Her collaborative approach is evidenced by partnerships with researchers across Germany and internationally, though specific grant details remain unspecified in available materials. The Education Department under her leadership functions as LEIZA's public engagement hub, developing science education protocols, audience research initiatives, and exhibition interventions that transform archaeological research into meaningful visitor experiences through her signature mediation methodologies.

Benjamin Hallمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Animation
• Interactive Design
• Digital Storytelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Hall is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University's Leeds School of Arts and member of the Leeds Arts Research Centre (LARC). With over 15 years of industry experience, he has contributed to BAFTA-winning animation productions and directs animated content through Inkco studio. His research explores narrative experimentation through digital platforms, participatory art, and the interplay of chance in creative processes. Research interests focus on: Animation as a tool for democratic expression and community representation Collaborative methodologies combining analog/digital practices Pedagogical innovation through experiential learning and play Data-driven storytelling in post-digital contexts Notable projects include the ISRF-funded 'Picturing Security' examining risk perception through animation, XR Stories-supported installation 'The Gyre' exploring digital consumption, and ongoing narrative platform 'Project Something'. His pedagogical work features radical experiments like 'Drawing Out' (market-based residencies) and 'The Camp' (collaborative online writing). Honors include: BAFTA Award for Children's Animation (Charlie and Lola) Selection for Annecy International Animation Festival Exhibitions at SXSW, Sheffield Design Week, and Leeds Digital Festival He teaches animation and design courses emphasizing process-oriented experimentation and advises on creative technology integration. Current PhD research investigates authorship through chance methodologies spanning animation, writing, and performance.