جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sarah Dargieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Animation
• Data Visualization
• Writing Process
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Dargie serves as Lecturer in 2D Animation and MA Animation course director at Ulster University's Belfast School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. With a professional background spanning architecture studios, animation production, and educational game development for clients including BBC and Historic Scotland, she bridges industry practice with academic leadership. Her educational qualifications include a B.Arch. from Glasgow School of Art (2016), B.A and MSc in Animation and Visualisation from DJCAD, Dundee University (2011-2012), and a PGCert in Higher Education. She is currently finalising her MEd while maintaining HEA fellowship status. Research interests converge at the intersection of creative practice and societal challenges , with emphasis on data visualization for health/engineering contexts, writing process pedagogy, virtual production for theatre, and sustainable development through ecological design. Recent work demonstrates a strategic pivot toward community-engaged sustainability projects while maintaining core expertise in animation pedagogy. Publication trends reveal evolving focus from foundational educational technology research (2016-2018) toward urgent sustainability applications (2025), particularly in island community resilience and green transition frameworks. This trajectory reflects deliberate alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals through practice-based research. Key recognitions include: HEA fellowship for teaching excellence Multiple students-led teaching awards Awarded significant research funding including AHRC's £1.8m Green Transition Ecosystem: Future Island-Island project (2023-2028) and EPSRC-funded Virtual Production Pipelines for Theatre initiative. As former programme leader at Glasgow Caledonian University and current MA Animation director, she has shaped curriculum across four undergraduate and two postgraduate programmes while mentoring emerging educators through the Caledonian Club Initiative. She actively collaborates within Ulster's Art and Design Research group and the interdisciplinary Future Island-Island consortium, recently co-organizing the "Virtual Production pipelines for Theatre affordances" conference (2023) while leading community workshops through Impact Arts as a STEM ambassador.

• Drone Navigation
• Sensor Fusion
• Computer Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Alimoussa is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Institute of Applied Sciences of Toulouse since June 2025, working in the MICS (Metrology, Identification, Control and Surveillance) group at Espace Clément Ader. His research focuses on multi-instrumentation methods for drone pose estimation to characterize deformations of kite-sails in maritime propulsion systems using sensor fusion and computer vision. He holds a PhD from the University of the Littoral Opal Coast (2020-2024) where he developed compact hybrid descriptors for texture classification in color and hyperspectral imaging. His educational background includes advanced work in feature selection, dimensionality reduction, and GPU-accelerated image processing algorithms. Dr. Alimoussa's research spans drone navigation, sensor fusion (visual odometry, RTK GPS, laser rangefinders), SLAM algorithms, and Digital Image Correlation for mechanical deformation measurement. His work bridges computer vision with mechanical engineering, emphasizing robust real-world applications in non-structured outdoor environments and industrial metrology. His publication record shows consistent innovation in texture analysis and feature engineering, evolving from foundational work on color texture descriptors to current applications in drone-based metrology. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on multi-sensor fusion systems and robustness against environmental variables like lighting changes and rapid motion. He actively co-supervises Master's students and interns in texture classification projects while participating in the ANR-funded ESKIF project (JCJC 2024). His experimental work involves collaborations with LMGC (University of Montpellier) and Beyond the Sea for coastal validation trials. As a core member of the MICS research group at Espace Clément Ader, he contributes to metrology systems development and participates in workshops on drone applications for mechanical measurement, maintaining strong industry-academia partnerships for experimental validation.

• Economic History
• Early Modern History
• Merchant Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Montserrat Cacher Vinuesa is a Full Professor of Economic History and Institutions at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain. She teaches in the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History, offering courses in Economic History (both in Spanish and English programs), Gender and Work, and supervising final degree projects and internships across multiple business and law degrees. She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Seville and completed her PhD in History at the European University Institute in Florence. Her academic journey includes significant research stays at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge (Queens' College) and Harvard University (Center for History and Economics), which have enriched her global perspective on economic history. Professor Cacher Vinuesa specializes in the economic structures of the 16th and 17th centuries, with particular focus on international trade networks, financial systems, and the agents who operated within these complex systems. Her innovative approach applies Social Network Analysis to historical research, allowing her to map and analyze connections between merchants, financiers, and other economic actors in the early modern Atlantic world. Her work bridges economic history, network theory, and global history, offering fresh perspectives on how pre-industrial economies functioned through personal and institutional networks. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on merchant networks in the Hispanic Monarchy, particularly examining book trade networks, gender roles in commerce, and the financial architecture that supported transatlantic trade. She has made significant contributions to understanding how women participated in early modern trade networks, challenging traditional narratives that marginalized female economic actors. Her methodological innovation in applying network analysis to historical data has positioned her as a leading scholar in this interdisciplinary field. Professor Cacher Vinuesa leads RedLab, a research space dedicated to applying network analysis to historical research. This laboratory serves as a hub for scholars interested in using network theory to study historical phenomena, reflecting her commitment to methodological innovation. Her current research project, 'Book Trade Networks in the Hispanic Monarchy: Markets, Agents, and Financial Architecture, 1501-1648,' continues her exploration of how information and commerce circulated in the early modern Spanish Empire.

José Aurelio Santana Almeidaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal Processing
• Telecommunications
• Wireless Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

José Aurelio Santana Almeida is a Full Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, affiliated with the Department of Signals and Communications and the Institute of Cybernetics, Enterprise and Society. His research spans telecommunications engineering with specializations in signal processing, wireless networks, and image analysis. Primary research interests include: Energy-efficient wireless networks for smart city infrastructure Medical and satellite image processing algorithms Ubiquitous sensor communications and IoT systems Telecommunications systems optimization Recent publications (2014-2019) demonstrate a strong focus on WiFi optimization, mesh networks, and sensor communications for urban environments, while earlier work (2003-2004) established foundations in medical image processing including MRI analysis and nonrigid registration techniques. Professor Santana has supervised 14 bachelor/master's theses projects, primarily focused on: Medical image processing and visualization Wireless sensor platforms Satellite image correction and analysis Network infrastructure development

• Sports Science
• Physical Education
• Inclusive Sports
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Inga Maruszynska-Malachowska serves as Assistant Professor at Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw since 2008, focusing on sports science, inclusive recreation, and physical activity promotion. Her research bridges historical analysis of Polish physical culture with contemporary public health applications in tourism and adaptive sports. Her primary research interests include: Inclusive sports accessibility for visually impaired populations (mountain tourism, maritime activities) Historical development of physical culture during Poland's PRL era Olympic sports performance trends and policy analysis Public health aspects of tourism including DVT prevention Social-educational functions of sports events and fan zones Her work consistently addresses accessibility barriers and societal impacts of physical activity programs. Recent publications reveal evolving research directions from historical sports analysis toward systematic reviews of health impacts (2022 military pilots study) and longitudinal accessibility research (2020 maritime cruise analysis). Her output demonstrates increasing international collaboration while maintaining focus on Polish sports contexts. No scientific awards are documented in her ORCID profile. Dr. Maruszynska-Malachowska maintains active research engagement through consistent publication since 2010, with recent works indicating ongoing projects in inclusive recreation and sports history. While specific advising details are unavailable, her collaborative publications suggest student involvement in data collection and analysis. Her time management book (2022) indicates interest in academic productivity methods. No dedicated research laboratory or formal team structure is mentioned in available records, though her multi-author publications demonstrate collaborative research networks.

Henry Melkiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Design Theory
• Character Design
• 3D Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Henry Melki serves as a Lecturer in Animation and VFX at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, where he co-directs the undergraduate animation course. With extensive industry experience working with studios across Qatar, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Beirut on graphic design and 3D modeling projects for television and advertising, he brings practical expertise to his academic role. His office is located in Room BA-03-020 at 2-24 York Street, Belfast campus. Henry completed his PhD in 2019 with research developing models to enhance creative processes in generating believable characters for film and VFX. His academic journey progressed from lecturing at the University of Balamand to his current position at Ulster University, reflecting a deepening commitment to animation education and research. His research focuses on character design and development, 3D modeling techniques, photorealism, virtual production, and visual effects, with particular interest in how perception theory and aesthetic principles influence character believability. His work bridges technical innovation with creative practice, exploring how digital tools can enhance artistic expression while maintaining authenticity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward applied research in virtual production pipelines, particularly for theater applications, and digital heritage projects. His work increasingly integrates high-performance computing, digital twins, and real-time rendering technologies with creative practice, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary research that connects digital arts with environmental and cultural concerns. Best Poster Award (May 2018) Henry actively contributes to curriculum development in animation and supervises student projects. He participates in significant research initiatives including the AHRC-funded Green Transition Ecosystem: Future Island-Island project and leads the EPSRC-funded Development and Full Integration of VP Pipelines Adapted for Theatre Affordances. His grant portfolio demonstrates successful collaboration across arts, humanities, and technology disciplines. He maintains strong community connections through outreach initiatives like 3D Dojo, which teaches computer animation basics, and Toody Threedy, a local animation community group. His recent workshop on IAA Maritime Trail 3D Scanning demonstrates his commitment to sharing digital skills with broader audiences beyond the university setting.