جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

George Mannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intelligent Control
• Robotics
• Machine Vision
• +۶ مورد دیگر

George Mann is a Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), an M.Sc. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Loughborough University (UK), and a Ph.D. in Intelligent Control from Memorial University. His research focuses on intelligent control systems, robotics, and machine vision, with significant contributions to autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and UAV technologies. He leads the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISLAB) and has pioneered work on LiDAR-assisted radar enhancement, multi-robot localization, and exoskeleton control systems. **Education**: B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) M.Sc., Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Loughborough University (UK) Ph.D., Intelligent Control, Memorial University (Canada) **Research Interests**: Dr. Mann’s work spans autonomous systems, UAV navigation, sensor fusion (e.g., LiDAR, radar, INS), and robotics applications in mining, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. His recent projects include developing computationally efficient NMPC algorithms for UAVs and creating robust localization systems for heterogeneous multi-robot networks. **Publications**: His articles emphasize advancements in navigation algorithms, disturbance estimation for multi-rotor stability, and AI-driven sensor integration. Key themes include improving system robustness under uncertainty and optimizing computational efficiency in real-time control. **Labs & Teams**: Director of ISLAB, collaborating on exoskeleton development (e.g., Anthro-X) and UAV plume tracking for environmental sensing. Active in industry partnerships like C-CORE for mining automation.

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

Bruce H. Thomas is a Professor at the University of South Australia, specializing in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and immersive systems. His research focuses on spatial computing, human-computer interaction, and the application of mixed reality in domains like collaborative analytics, architectural design, and healthcare. Key contributions include foundational work on ARQuake (the first outdoor AR game), spatial interaction techniques, and immersive analytics frameworks. He has authored over 280 publications across venues like IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (TVCG), ISMAR, and CHI. His work spans theoretical studies on cognitive load and EEG responses to AR, as well as applied systems like GeoGate for geo-temporal data visualization. Dr. Thomas collaborates extensively with industry partners (e.g., automotive, energy sectors) and academic institutions globally. His projects emphasize real-world applications, including crime scene reconstruction for legal evidence presentation, VR-based architectural reviews, and haptic interfaces for surgical training. He co-edited the seminal book Emerging Technologies of Augmented Reality (2007) and serves on editorial boards for top journals. His lab's innovations include adaptive portals in VR, proxy-based situated visualizations, and systems for collaborative decision-making in high-stakes environments. Current research explores AI integration with immersive systems and AR-driven solutions for complex data analysis tasks.

Susan G. Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cybersecurity
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Privacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan G. Campbell is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland, splitting her time between the College of Information Studies (iSchool) and the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS). Her work focuses on cognitive skills for cybersecurity performance, human-technology interaction, and data privacy. She designs assessments for cyber aptitude and talent, with notable contributions to frameworks like Cyber Aptitude and Talent Assessment (CATA) for U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Her expertise spans cybersecurity education, cognitive engineering, and human-centered technology design. She leads projects such as Augmenting selection exercises for SOCOM and There is no “AI” in teams , exploring AI-human collaboration. Dr. Campbell’s research also addresses language aptitude measurement through tools like DLAB2 and Hi-LAB, emphasizing cognitive factors in second language acquisition. She is affiliated with the Organizational Teams & Technology Society (OTTRS) and Human-Computer Interaction Lab (HCIL), where she investigates sociotechnical systems and team cognition. Her work bridges cognitive science, information science, and applied research for real-world security challenges.

Lisa Leeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Reinforcement Learning
• Continual Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lisa Lee is a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, focusing on creating AI agents that emulate biological learning and adaptability. She previously taught at Princeton University and received TA awards for Deep Reinforcement Learning and Probabilistic Graphical Models. Education: PhD in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University (advised by Ruslan Salakhutdinov and Eric Xing); A.B. in Mathematics from Princeton University (advised by Sanjeev Arora). Her research centers on AI embodiment, intrinsic motivation, and hierarchical planning. She explores how evolutionary-inspired inductive biases and memory mechanisms can enable agents to generalize across physical and conceptual domains, as demonstrated in her work on robotic agility benchmarks and multimodal transformers. Notable scientific contributions include the Barkour quadruped robot benchmark, Gemini multimodal models, and theoretical work on causal language models. She co-organized key AI workshops at NeurIPS and ICML, and her awards include Princeton's TA of the Year for technical courses. Leadership: ICML Workflow Chair (2019), NeurIPS workshop co-organizer (2019, 2021), peer reviewer for top AI conferences.

Roel Konijnendijkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Ancient History
• Greek Warfare
• Military History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roel Konijnendijk is the Darby Fellow in Ancient History at Lincoln College, University of Oxford. He holds a BA and MPhil from Leiden University (Netherlands) and a PhD from University College London (UCL). His research focuses on Greek warfare, its socio-political dimensions, and interactions between Greek and Persian military systems. Key interests include historiography, democracy, and the history of scholarship on ancient warfare. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Greek and Roman history, Athenian democracy, Spartan traditions, and the Achaemenid Persians. He contributes to the CAAH Greek Core class on aristocracy and democracy (550–450 BC). Recent publications include The Economics of War in Ancient Greece (2025) and Between Miltiades and Moltke (2023), exploring German historiography and Greek military thought. His work bridges military history with cultural and intellectual analysis, examining how modern scholarship shapes perceptions of ancient warfare. He has held academic roles at institutions like Birkbeck, Warwick, and Edinburgh, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to classical studies.

Isabella Anderson-Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Microbiome Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Isabella Anderson-Wagner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS). Her work focuses on the intersection of brain function, cognition, and gut microbiome interactions, with an emphasis on neural plasticity, learning, and memory formation. She uses advanced neuroimaging techniques like MRI and spectroscopy to explore these processes. Research Interests: Her research investigates how the gut microbiome influences neural plasticity and memory, particularly through studies involving humans and comparative analyses with animals like dogs. Key areas include stress effects on prosocial behavior, the role of microbiome in neurodegenerative risks (e.g., dementia), and the development of mnemonic training strategies like the method of loci. Funding & Awards: She has received prestigious grants, including the Cortex Prize (2023), Young Investigator Grant (Brain & Behaviour Research Foundation, 2023), and Veni Grant (Dutch Research Council, 2020). Her work is funded by projects such as MemoryLane (2025–2030) and The Social Grid (2021–2024). Labs & Teams: Her lab is part of the Vienna Cognitive Science Hub, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to cognitive and microbial neuroscience. Collaborations span institutions globally, with studies on topics like microbiome-brain interactions and canine cognition.

• Water Engineering
• Hydrologic Modelling
• Hydraulic Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Leonard is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Environmental Engineering department. His research focuses on applying numerical and statistical models to environmental engineering challenges, particularly flood risk assessment, hydrological modeling, and water security. He has expertise in stochastic rainfall modeling, multivariate extremes, and climate change impacts. Dr. Leonard’s work emphasizes understanding hazardous environmental systems and improving flood risk management strategies. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students in these areas. His research interests include flood modeling, climate adaptation, and sustainable water resource management. He has contributed to projects such as coastal flood risk analysis, brackish groundwater desalination, and global hydrological change detection. His recent articles highlight trends in flood magnitude, rainfall extremes, and the integration of climate indices to predict hydrological extremes. He has also explored the implications of climate change on water distribution systems and infrastructure resilience. Dr. Leonard collaborates on initiatives like the Global Streamflow Indices and Metadata Archive (GSIM), advancing big data applications in hydrological analysis. His work bridges theoretical models with practical engineering solutions, addressing real-world challenges in water security and environmental sustainability.

Jonathan Rosenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Twentieth-Century U.S. History
• Global Cultural History
• Jazz and Classical Music in Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg is a part-time Professor in the History Department at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). His work bridges U.S. history with global cultural dynamics, focusing on music's role in politics and transnational contexts. Rosenberg holds a PhD from Harvard University and previously worked as a professional musician at Juilliard. His research emphasizes the intersection of American music—jazz and classical—with international relations, including Cold War diplomacy and civil rights movements. Key projects include The Jazz Expats , exploring how American jazz musicians shaped European culture from the 1920s to the 1970s, and Dangerous Melodies , analyzing classical music’s Cold War-era role. Rosenberg’s publications also address the civil rights movement’s global dimensions and U.S. presidential decision-making. Recent presentations include talks on jazz expatriates’ impact in Europe, symphonic tours to North Korea, and classical music’s postwar American identity. He has contributed to the Los Angeles Times , Wall Street Journal , and media outlets like C-SPAN and NPR. Rosenberg’s academic contributions span books, edited volumes, and articles, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with history, musicology, and international studies.

Uku Toomingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Uku Tooming is an Associate Professor of Theoretical Philosophy and Chair of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Tartu's Department of Philosophy. He leads the five-year project The Role of Imagination in Cognition: Modern and Ancient Views , funded by the Estonian Research Council, which integrates contemporary and ancient Greek perspectives on imagination. His research focuses on imagination's role in shaping attitudes, epistemic generativity of memory and imagination, and philosophical aesthetics. He serves as program director of the Bachelor of Philosophy program and regularly delivers lectures, such as his February 2025 talk on Imagination as a Shaper of Attitudes . Research interests include theoretical philosophy, philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and ethics. His interdisciplinary work bridges classical and modern thought, addressing topics like affective forecasting, self-knowledge, and the aesthetics of culinary experience. He has published widely on imagination's epistemic and ethical dimensions, and his current ERC-funded project explores imagination's cognitive roles through comparative historical analysis. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Grants include the Estonian Research Council funding. Advising and mentoring are central to his role as program director, though specific advisee names are not provided in the text.

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Brand Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Ang is an Associate Professor and Honorary Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Macquarie University. His research focuses on consumer behavior, brand equity, advertising creativity, and digital marketing strategies. He has led notable projects such as improving the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program and a field study on the Australian Self Medication Industry. His work bridges marketing theory and practical applications, with a strong emphasis on understanding consumer decision-making processes and the impact of visual and digital elements in communication. Recent studies explore topics like the influence of buy-now-pay-later payment modes and impression management through eye-tracking in financial reporting. Ang has received a teaching award for MKTG204 Integrated Marketing Communications (2014). He actively engages in academic activities, including keynote talks on data-centric storytelling and behavioral finance technologies, and media contributions discussing financial report bias.

Juan Blockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Game Theory
• Microeconomics
• Experimental Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Block is a College Assistant Professor at Clare College, University of Cambridge, within the Faculty of Economics. His prior position included the Janeway Fellowship in Economics. He specializes in microeconomic theory with emphases on game theory and learning processes under bounded rationality. Education: Not explicitly stated in text Research focuses on cooperation/reputation dynamics in imperfect information environments and learning via social comparisons with limited memory. His work bridges theoretical economics and behavioral applications, addressing how agents optimize decisions with cognitive constraints. Notable articles analyze social norms emergence, learning dynamics, and communication in repeated games. He maintains a personal site at juanblock.com . Advising: Supervising Laura Araújo De Freitas (Development Economics, Political Economy) Teaching includes PIIA Paper 1 on Economics of Uncertainty and Information. Active in media commentary on economic behaviors like panic buying.

• FinTech
• Banking
• Financial Innovation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

YU Yang is a Full-time Faculty member and Assistant Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB) , Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from INSEAD (France/Singapore) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Beijing Foreign Studies University, China. His research focuses on FinTech, banking competition, financial innovation, and cryptocurrency markets , with notable work on topics like digital disruption’s impact on financial inclusion and scams in initial coin offerings (ICOs). Education: Ph.D., Finance, INSEAD (2018) B.Sc. (Distinction), Economics, Beijing Foreign Studies University (2012) His research explores how digital technologies reshape financial markets and institutions, including studies on bank CEOs’ crisis learning, retail option trading effects on market quality, and cryptocurrency fraud mechanisms. Awards include the WRDS Best Conference Paper (2024) and an SMU teaching nomination (2022). His work bridges theoretical finance with practical implications for policy and industry.

• Military History
• National Security
• US Foreign Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute. He serves as a lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. A retired lieutenant general with 34 years of service in the US Army, McMaster concluded his military career in June 2018 after serving as the twenty-fifth Assistant to the US President for National Security Affairs. McMaster's research focuses on military history, national security, and US foreign policy. His expertise spans strategic studies, counterinsurgency, international relations, and geopolitical analysis. His work examines contemporary security challenges through historical context, with particular attention to great power competition, alliance politics, and the application of military power. He frequently analyzes conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific region, connecting historical patterns to current strategic dilemmas. McMaster's publications reveal consistent themes across military history, strategic leadership, and contemporary security challenges. His recent work examines US-China competition, transatlantic relations, and the evolving nature of warfare. He emphasizes historical awareness as essential for strategic decision-making and frequently connects past conflicts to current security challenges, particularly regarding authoritarian aggression and democratic resilience. Hoover National Security Affairs Fellow (2002-2003) Author of multiple bestselling books on military history and national security Regular contributor to major publications including The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, and The Wall Street Journal Host of Battlegrounds: Vital Perspectives on Today's Challenges podcast As a lecturer and senior fellow, McMaster engages with students and researchers on strategic leadership, military history, and contemporary security challenges. His extensive military experience informs his academic work, providing practical insights into strategic decision-making and national security policy implementation. He frequently participates in policy discussions and congressional testimony on cyber security, economic statecraft, and alliance management. McMaster leads several research initiatives at Hoover, including the Military History in Contemporary Conflict Working Group, Middle East and Islamic World Working Group, and US-China relations initiatives. His work bridges academic research and practical policy application, focusing on strengthening democratic alliances and countering authoritarian influence globally.

Vito Trianniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Swarm Robotics
• Collective Intelligence
• Bio-inspired Robotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vito Trianni is a researcher at the Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies (ISTC-CNR) in Rome, Italy, with a focus on swarm robotics , collective intelligence , and bio-inspired algorithms . He collaborates with institutions like Sapienza University of Rome and Queen Mary University of London on projects involving decentralized decision-making, UAVs for precision agriculture, and self-organizing systems. His work bridges theoretical insights from natural systems (e.g., honeybee colonies) with practical robotic implementations. His research interests center on Designing collective decision-making systems for robot swarms Modeling psychophysical laws in superorganism behavior Autonomous construction using compliant materials Applications of swarm robotics to real-world challenges like agriculture Key trends in his publications include bio-inspired design, micro-macro dynamics, and decentralized cognition. Scientific awards include the Rosaria Conte Memorial Fellowship for interdisciplinary research. He has supervised PhD candidates like Luigi Feola and collaborated with researchers such as Andreagiovanni Reina and Marco Dorigo . Projects like DICE , SAGA , and BeesBook highlight his lab’s focus on experimental and theoretical robotics. Public outreach activities at events like Wired Next Fest 2015 and RomeCup demonstrate his commitment to science communication.

Shuting Hanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Cortical Dynamics
• Sensory Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shuting Han leads a Junior Research Group at the University of Zurich under the Helmchen Lab, funded by the SNSF Ambizione Fellowship since 2024. She holds a Research Fellow position focusing on cortical dynamics underlying sensory processing and memory. Her research examines how distributed cortical areas interact during sensory processing and memory formation, utilizing multi-area two-photon calcium imaging, virtual reality behavior paradigms, electrophysiology, and advanced data analysis techniques. Key projects include investigating sensory representation in cortical areas, predictive processing in neural circuits, cortico-cortical interactions, memory consolidation across the neocortex, and developing high-throughput imaging methodologies. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in cross-modal predictions, cortical microstates during consciousness alterations, and neural ensemble dynamics. She directs research on top-down predictive signals in neocortex and develops tools for volumetric neural imaging. SNSF Ambizione Fellowship Dr. Han mentors PhD students Maï Ly Leclair and Saidong Ma in the Helmchen Lab. Her group develops custom multi-area two-photon microscopes and applies machine learning for neural data analysis, bridging experimental neuroscience with computational approaches to decode cortical information processing.