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Mingyi Hongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mingyi Hong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota , where he leads the OptimAI-Lab . His work bridges optimization theory , machine learning , and signal processing , with a focus on foundation models like LLMs and diffusion models. Education : Not explicitly mentioned in the text Current Projects : NSF grants on bilevel optimization, LLM unlearning, and inverse reinforcement learning Research Themes : Bilevel Optimization : Applications in LLM alignment, unlearning, and wireless systems LLM Safety : Unlearning, alignment with human feedback, robustness Diffusion Models : Inference-time alignment, adversarial training Distributed Optimization : Privacy-preserving algorithms, federated learning Recent Publications highlight trends in LLM unlearning (BLUR, LUME), optimization theory (Barrier Functions, νSAM), and diffusion models (Direct Noise Optimization). His group has secured NSF , AWS , Cisco , and Open Philanthropy grants. Scientific Recognition : IEEE Fellow (2025) SPS Best Paper Award (2022, 2021, 2018) Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2024) IBM Pat Goldberg Memorial Award (2022) He mentors PhD students like Siliang Zeng and Xinwei Zhang , and collaborates with institutions including Michigan State University , Amazon , and NIH on projects spanning UHF MRI technology to climate-smart agriculture .

Michelle Borkinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Visual Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michelle Borkin is an Assistant Professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University’s Boston campus, where she co-leads the Visualization @ Khoury Lab and co-directs the Northeastern Visualization Consortium (NUVis). She additionally serves as Affiliated Faculty with the NULab for Text, Maps, and Networks and with the Information Design & Data Visualization Program in the College of Arts, Media, and Design. Education PhD, Applied Physics, Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (2014) MS, Applied Physics, Harvard University BS, Astronomy & Astrophysics and Physics, Harvard University Research Interests Borkin’s research integrates data visualization and human-computer interaction to create novel techniques that enable discovery across disciplines. Her work spans: Multidimensional brushing-and-linking methodologies 3D data visualization and selection techniques Tree and network visualization Visualization evaluation methodologies and perception/cognition theory Accessibility and visualization for social good Medical and astrophysical visualization applications Publication Trends Across more than 50 peer-reviewed papers, Borkin’s research exhibits three dominant threads: (1) foundational studies on visualization perception and memorability, (2) design and evaluation of novel interactive tools for complex data (medical, astronomical, political, and social media), and (3) methodological contributions such as the Design Study “Lite” Methodology that accelerate visualization pedagogy and community-engaged research. Awards & Honors CHI 2020 Best Paper Award IEEE VIS 2020 Best Poster Honorable Mention IEEE VIS 2018 Best Poster Award NSF Graduate Research Fellowship NDSEG Graduate Fellowship TED Fellow Advising & Grants Borkin currently advises five PhD students—Jane Adams, Mackenzie Creamer, Franc O, Aditeya Pandey, and Laura South—and has previously mentored Michail Schwab and Uzma Haque Syeda. Her research has been supported by NSF, NDSEG, and TED fellowships, as well as internal Northeastern awards. Labs & Teams Co-Lead, Visualization @ Khoury Lab Co-Director & Co-Founder, Northeastern Visualization Consortium (NUVis) Affiliated Faculty, NULab for Text, Maps, and Networks Affiliated Faculty, Information Design & Data Visualization Program, CAMD

• Clinical Psychology
• Cross-cultural Psychology
• Trauma Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Gillard is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science department. She also works as a Clinical Psychologist in an NHS specialist mental health service for adults with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Her research spans clinical psychology, cross-cultural psychology, and neural mechanisms underlying mental health conditions, with a focus on trauma, depression, and social cognition. Education: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University College London (2016-2019) PhD in Biological Sciences, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge (2013-2016) MSc in War & Psychiatry, King’s College London (2012-2013) BSc Hons Psychology, University of Glasgow (2008-2012) Her work includes trauma-focused interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), with a particular interest in risk and resilience factors in mental health. She leads research projects examining digital innovation in mental health services and has contributed to systematic reviews on disaster response therapies. Dr. Gillard is a member of the ARU Centre for Mind and Behaviour and holds professional certifications with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), and European Society of Traumatic Stress (ESTSS). She received the Topol Digital Fellowship for her work on digital inclusion in mental health. Scientific Awards: Topol Digital Fellow, Health Education England, NHS, UK

Steffen Sammlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• History Education
• Textbook Research
• Educational Media
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steffen Sammler, an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for History Studies , Technische Universität Braunschweig , specializes in history didactics and educational media . As a key figure at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media | Georg Eckert Institute , he leads projects like EFREC (European Forum for Reconciliation and Cooperation in History Education) and AboDP (Abolition of the Death Penalty in Textbooks), focusing on reconciling contested histories through collaborative textbook design. Academic Journey : PhD in modern history (1995), habilitation (2010, 2020), studies at Universität Leipzig , Université de Rouen , and European University Institute . Research Themes : His work bridges textbook analysis , transnational history education , and media evolution . Recent publications examine European reconciliation , post-war curriculum design , and educational media in authoritarian contexts . Projects : Active in externally funded initiatives since 2010, including EFREC (2020-2023) and current Economic Crises in History Teaching (2023-2024).

Chris Fiacconiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Human Memory
• Metacognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Fiacconi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on human memory and metacognition, particularly how inferential processes guide the monitoring, assessment, and regulation of learning. He teaches courses such as PSYC 2650 (Cognitive Psychology), PSYC 3290 (Conducting Statistical Analyses in Psychology), and PSYC 6940 (Discrete Variable Research Design & Statistics). Education: B.Sc. Psychology (University of Western Ontario, 2007) Ph.D. Psychology (McMaster University, 2012) His work integrates behavioral testing and psychophysiological measures (e.g., heart rate variability, facial electromyography) to explore the interplay between cognition and autonomic nervous system activity. Recent publications highlight his interests in fluency effects, sequential memory dependencies, and self-regulated learning strategies. Dr. Fiacconi's lab, the Guelph Memory and Cognition Lab, actively trains graduate students and collaborates on projects related to memory encoding, metamemory, and educational interventions. Funding from NSERC supports his research into the coupling of volitional control processes with autonomic activity.

Mingfeng Wangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Continuum Robotics
• Legged Robotics
• Soft Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mingfeng Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Robotics and Autonomous Systems at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on specialized robotic systems including continuum, legged, soft, precision farming, and miniaturized robots. Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineering Council UK Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of IEEE, IEEE-RAS, IMechE, and IFToMM Editorial roles: Associate Editor of International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (JCR-Q3); Associate Editor of Frontiers in Robotics and AI (JCR-Q2); Editor of Information Processing in Agriculture (JCR-Q1), Biomimetic Intelligence and Robotics (JCR-Q1), and STEM Education Research expertise includes: Continuum Robotics : Design of extra-slender continuum robots (diameter-to-length ratio Legged Robotics : Parallel mechanism-based biped and hexapod robots for extreme environments Miniaturized Robotics : Active locomotion and drug delivery in capsule endoscopes Soft Robotics : Compliant end-effectors and bio-inspired designs Precision Farming : Laser weeding systems and agricultural automation Key scientific awards: BRIEF award (2022) TAROS Best Paper Post Nomination (2022) IFToMM Asian-MMS Best Paper Award (2014) Recent publications focus on: Cochlear implant surgery robotics Passive compliance in train fluid servicing Snake-biomimetic sealing surfaces Parallel kinematic manipulators Capsule endoscope image enhancement Professional services include conference organization (TAROS 2023/2024 Steering Committee; TAROS 2024 Programme Chair) and journal refereeing for IEEE-ASME Transactions on Mechatronics and Scientific Reports.

• Immunology
• Molecular Immunology
• T cell biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brigitta Stockinger is a distinguished Professor at the Francis Crick Institute, leading research in the Division of Molecular Immunology. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a leading authority in immunology, particularly in the study of T cell biology and the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) pathway. PhD in Biology from the University of Mainz Postdoctoral training in London, Cambridge, and Heidelberg Member of the Basel Institute for Immunology (1985-1991) Group leader at MRC National Institute for Medical Research (1991-present, now part of Francis Crick Institute) Head of Division of Molecular Immunology (2010-present) Professor Stockinger's research has evolved from studying immune tolerance using T cell receptor transgenic mouse models to pioneering work on immunological memory with CD4 memory T cells. Her lab made seminal discoveries regarding Th17 cell differentiation factors, which led to groundbreaking research on the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) as an environmental sensor in the immune system. Her work spans fundamental immunology, infection responses, inflammation, and the intersection of environmental factors with immune regulation. Analysis of her extensive publication record (over 65 Crick publications) reveals a strong focus on Immunology (38 publications), followed by Model Organisms (12), Genetics & Genomics (10), and Tumour Biology (9). Her most influential work appears in top journals including Nature (5 papers), Nature Immunology (6 papers), and Immunity (6 papers), demonstrating the high impact of her research on understanding T cell plasticity, AHR signaling, and mucosal immunity. Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2005) EMBO fellow (2008) Fellow of the Royal Society (2013) ERC Advanced Investigator grant (2009) Wellcome Senior Investigator Grant (2013) CRUK grant (2015) Wellcome Investigator Grant (2018) Professor Stockinger's laboratory investigates how environmental factors influence immune responses through the AHR pathway, with particular emphasis on intestinal immunity, inflammation, and host-microbe interactions. Her work has significant implications for understanding inflammatory bowel diseases, infection responses, and the role of dietary components in immune regulation. She has established numerous collaborations across the Francis Crick Institute and maintains active research programs examining AHR's role in both innate and adaptive immunity.

Jing Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pain Medicine
• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jing Wang is a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, affiliated with both the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine and the Department of Neuroscience . She specializes in pain medicine, combining clinical practice with research on brain circuits and pain regulation. Dual MD-PhD training (Columbia University, 2004 and 2003 respectively) Leadership roles: Director of Interdisciplinary Pain Program and Vice Chair, Research, in Anesthesiology Her research interests focus on cortical pain mechanisms, computational neuroscience for pain decoding, and brain-machine interfaces. Key areas include: Glutamatergic projections in pain modulation Ketamine studies for postoperative pain Machine learning for neural biomarkers of chronic pain Psychedelics in pain treatment Current clinical trials include: Chronic Pain and Postoperative Cognitive Function in the Elderly EEG Biomarkers for Acute-to-Chronic Pain Transition Predictive Biomarkers in Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Her work bridges molecular neuroscience , clinical applications , and real-time neural engineering for pain management.

Elizabeth Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Acquisition
• Speech Perception
• Cognitive Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elizabeth Johnson serves as Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), holding the Canada Research Chair in Spoken Language Acquisition. She is cross-appointed to the Graduate Department of Linguistics and directs the University of Toronto's Tri-Campus Graduate Program in Psychology, leading interdisciplinary research on language acquisition through the Child Language and Speech Studies (CLASS) Lab in UTM's Communication, Culture and Technology Building. Her academic foundation includes a B.A. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester (with a Take Five program in Developmental Biology & Evolution), followed by M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychological & Brain Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. She completed postdoctoral training at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and spent semesters at MIT's Speech Group during her doctoral studies. Dr. Johnson's research examines how perceptual, cognitive, and social mechanisms enable children's rapid language mastery, with emphasis on speech perception, multilingual development, accent processing, and infant speech segmentation. Her work bridges developmental psychology, linguistics, and speech sciences to investigate topics including audio-visual speech perception, word-learning heuristics, prosody acquisition, and voice recognition—all contextualized within UTM's linguistically diverse community. Analysis of her recent publications reveals intensifying focus on real-world applications of language acquisition research, particularly voice assistant technology for children, pandemic impacts on language development, and sociolinguistic factors in educational settings. Her work increasingly explores accent variation effects across development and the cognitive mechanisms underlying talker recognition. Dr. Johnson's scientific recognition includes: Canada Research Chair in Spoken Language Acquisition She actively mentors graduate researchers: PhD Students: Emily Shroads (June and David Scott Fellowship recipient) Recent PhD Graduates: Priscilla Fung (SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow), Madeleine Yu Undergraduate Support: NSERC USRA (Christopher Khalaf), SSHRC UTEA (Gabriella Di Maio, Alexandra Maracz) Research Funding: SSHRC Insight Grants, NSERC Discovery Grants The CLASS Lab functions as an interdisciplinary hub collaborating with UTM's Developmental Science Cluster, Centre for Biological Communication Systems, and Infant and Child Studies Centre. Its community-engaged research leverages linguistic diversity in the Greater Toronto Area to translate foundational science into practical applications for child development and educational technology.

Yale N. Pattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• Systems and Networking
• High Performance Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yale N. Patt serves as Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, holding the Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Centennial Chair in Engineering and recognized as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor at The University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering. His academic career spans decades with continuous teaching activity through Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Professor Patt's research focuses on computer architecture and high-performance computing systems, specifically targeting innovations five to ten years beyond current industry capabilities. His philosophy emphasizes producing foundational knowledge for future technology development while educating students who will design tomorrow's computing systems. His work spans computer architecture, systems and networking, with particular focus on high performance substrate and microarchitecture design. His research group HPS (High Performance Systems) has made significant contributions to memory systems, branch prediction, and parallel computing architectures. Professor Patt's publications reveal consistent focus on fundamental computer architecture challenges, particularly addressing memory systems, branch prediction mechanisms, and performance optimization techniques that enable future computing systems. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical application requirements. His exceptional contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: 2014 - Member, National Academy of Engineering 1996 - IEEE/ACM Eckert-Mauchly Award 2016 - Benjamin Franklin Medal, Franklin Institute 2000 - ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award 1995 - IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award 2013 - IEEE Harry H. Goode Award 1999 - IEEE Wallace W. McDowell Award 2011 - IEEE B. Ramakrishna Rau Award 2005 - IEEE Charles Babbage Award 2017 - Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship (the highest teaching award at UT Austin, with recognition as the only Engineering professor to win it in the last 25 years) Professor Patt has mentored numerous PhD students throughout his career and co-authored the influential textbook 'Introduction to Computing Systems: From Bits and Gates to C and Beyond' (3rd edition, 2019). His teaching philosophy emphasizes deep understanding of computing fundamentals, reflected in his 'Ten Commandments for good teaching.' He has developed foundational courses including EE460N (Computer Architecture), EE306, and EE382N.19 (Microarchitecture), with teaching records dating back to at least 2000. He leads the High Performance Systems research group, which continues to advance computer architecture research while training the next generation of computer engineers. Workshops celebrating his 75th birthday in 2014 ('Yale@75') and 80th birthday in 2019 ('Yale:80-in-2019') demonstrate the global respect he has earned in the computer architecture community.

Samuel Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Modernist Poetry
• Contemporary Poetry
• Transatlantic Poetics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Samuel Rogers is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Director at the School of Arts, University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol. He leads strategic initiatives in English Language, Linguistics, English Literature, and Creative/Professional Writing, overseeing four undergraduate programs and managing a team of over twenty experts. A member of the School's Board of Studies and College's Research Ethics Committee, he also serves as External Examiner for English and Creative Writing at other institutions. BA, MA, PhD in English Studies Higher Education Academy Fellow His research merges literature with health and wellbeing, exploring how poetry affects mental states. Funded by ACE-HAS and UWE's Vice Chancellor's ECR Award, his work includes group poetry readings with cross-university students and a symposium with Psychology colleagues. He also investigates modern/contemporary poetry through transatlantic comparisons (e.g., The Movement vs. British Poetry Revival) and long modernist poems, with a forthcoming monograph on 1950s-1970s British poetry. Dr. Rogers co-edits the Modern Language Review , curates essays on Zoë Skoulding and Ian Davidson, and integrates creative practice with literary criticism. His experimental poetry chapbook More on the Plums uses AI and constrained forms, published in journals like PERVERSE and Streetcake Magazine . He supervises PhDs on modern/contemporary poetry, place/identity, ecology, and health via the South, West & Wales Doctoral Training Partnership. ACE-HAS Connection Research Scheme Funding Vice Chancellor's ECR Award Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellow As a music reviewer, he has published over fifty reviews on ambient, electronic, and experimental genres via A Closer Listen , analyzing connections between soundscapes and thematic concepts. His editorial and critical work emphasizes poetic form, memory, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Jennifer J. Heiszمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral neuroscience of learning and memory
• Cognitive sciences
• Mental health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer J. Heisz is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. She directs the NeuroFit Lab which examines the effects of physical activity on brain function to promote mental health and cognition across the lifespan, including young adults, older adults, and individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Her research has attracted over $1 million in funding and has significant implications for mental health interventions. Dr. Heisz received her B.Sc. in Honours Biology & Psychology summa cum laude from McMaster University (2000-2004), followed by a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour from McMaster University (2005-2010). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Brain Health and Aging at the Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre (2010-2013). Dr. Heisz's research focuses on the intersection of physical activity, brain function, and mental health. Her work investigates how different types and intensities of exercise impact cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and neurological health. She has made significant contributions to understanding how exercise can prevent and treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, dementia, and cognitive decline associated with aging. Her research often employs innovative methodologies including orienteering (which combines physical exercise with navigation challenges) to examine the interactions between physical activity and cognitive training. Dr. Heisz's recent publications reveal a strong focus on translating exercise science into practical applications for mental health across diverse populations. Her work spans university students, older adults, individuals with ADHD, and those at risk for dementia. A recurring theme is identifying optimal exercise protocols for specific cognitive and mental health outcomes, with particular attention to factors like intensity, timing, and type of physical activity. Canada Research Chair in Brain Health and Aging Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award Dr. Heisz has supervised numerous graduate students through her role as instructor for courses including Cognitive Neuroscience of Exercise, Neurophysiology, and Health Psychology. Her research program has secured significant funding, including an Insight Development Grant to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise breaks in classrooms. The NeuroFit Lab has developed evidence-based exercise toolkits for mental health, particularly relevant during the pandemic. As director of the NeuroFit Lab, Dr. Heisz leads a community-driven research program that focuses on understanding how cellular changes impact psychological function. Her team's innovative approach combines neuroscience, kinesiology, and psychology to develop practical interventions that promote mental and physical health across the lifespan, including the development of the book 'Move the Body, Heal the Mind' which synthesizes research on exercise for brain health.

Anthony Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Autonomous Robotics
• Evolutionary Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anthony Clark is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Pomona College, where he has been teaching since 2020. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Missouri State University from 2016 to 2020. He directs the ARCS (Autonomous Robotics and Complex Systems) Lab, which focuses on improving the robustness and adaptability of autonomous robots, particularly small-scale systems that can navigate unpredictable terrain and adapt to potential damage. Clark earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University in 2016, where he worked under Dr. Philip K. McKinley, and his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Kansas State University, graduating magna cum laude. His research centers on making autonomous robots more robust and adaptive through optimization algorithms and multimodal systems. He specializes in evolutionary robotics, computer vision, neural networks, and simulation methods for developing control systems that leverage multiple locomotion mechanisms. His recent work demonstrates strong trends across several domains: developing hybrid locomotion systems (wheel/leg transformations), applying deep learning to terrain classification and pathfinding, using simulation environments for training, and exploring pretraining techniques for evolutionary robotics. His research shows a consistent focus on bridging simulation and real-world applications while addressing challenges in robot adaptability and robustness. Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University (2018) Best Paper Award, Workshop on Evolutionary and Reinforcement Learning (2013) Best Paper Award, ALIFE Conference, Behavior and Intelligence Track (2012) Outstanding Reviewer, Elsevier (2018) Master Advisor Certification, Missouri State University (2017) Clark has advised numerous undergraduate and graduate students through the ARCS Lab, with current research involving projects like the Adabot (a robot with multiple locomotion mechanisms) and thermal semantic segmentation for aerial field robots. His teaching portfolio includes courses on data structures, algorithms, neural networks, computer systems, and mobile robotics. He has also served as a Visiting Associate at Caltech's ARC Lab from 2023-2024, working with Dr. Soon-Jo Chung. The ARCS Lab develops simulation environments, optimizes control systems, and fabricates physical robots. Current projects include the Adabot with its geared coaxial shaft mechanism for hybrid locomotion, thermal semantic segmentation using satellite data, and creating dynamic simulation environments with Unreal Engine 5. The lab emphasizes practical applications of theoretical research while training students in both hardware and software aspects of robotics.

Kangsoo Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• eXtended Reality (XR)
• Virtual Reality (VR)
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Kangsoo Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, where he leads the Human-X Interaction (HXI) Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida and previously served as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Delaware and the Synthetic Reality Lab at UCF, with an additional appointment in the College of Nursing. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Central Florida, 2018 M.S. in Electronics and Computer Engineering, Hanyang University, 2011 B.S. in Electronics and Computer Engineering (Cum Laude), Hanyang University, 2009 Dr. Kim's research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in immersive eXtended Reality (XR), including Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality. His work explores virtual avatars, social interaction in XR, perception and cognition, and the integration of XR with IoT and digital twins. He investigates how embodied virtual humans influence social presence, trust, and user behavior in educational, healthcare, and industrial settings. His recent publications span top-tier venues such as IEEE TVCG, ISMAR, and IEEE VR, with themes centered on virtual agents, empathy in XR, avatar embodiment, and industrial applications of XR and digital twins. Trends include the use of AI-powered avatars, physiological feedback integration, and XR for public education and infrastructure safety. Scientific Awards: AKCSE Early Achievement Award (2023) Innovation Award at TechConnect World (2021) ACM SUI Best Paper Award (2019) ICAT-EGVE Best Demo Audience Choice Award (2020) ACM VRST Best Student Paper Award (2017) Dr. Kim actively mentors students and has advised numerous graduate researchers in areas including virtual pets, avatar behavior, XR for health, and industrial applications. He has secured research funding through competitive fellowships and grants, including UCF Graduate Fellowships and IEEE VR Doctoral Consortium support. He has also contributed to patents in AR magnification and serves as an Associate Editor for Presence: Virtual and Augmented Reality. He leads the HXI Lab, which conducts interdisciplinary research bridging computer science, psychology, and engineering to advance XR technologies for real-world impact in education, healthcare, and industry.

• Biblical Studies
• Hebrew Language
• Old Testament
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tim Crawford serves as Dean of the College of Christian Studies and Professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, holding a Ph.D. in Old Testament from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with expertise spanning Biblical Hebrew, Masoretic traditions, and Holocaust studies. His academic foundation includes a B.A. in Religion from Samford University (1980), M.Div. from Southwestern Seminary (1984), and extensive postgraduate studies at Cambridge University, Hebrew Union College, and archaeological excavations in Israel. Advanced training encompasses Holocaust research through seminars at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and travel studies in Medieval Spain. Research focuses on textual analysis of the Hebrew Bible, particularly Masoretic scholarship and comparative studies of Syro-Palestinian inscriptions, with significant contributions to Holocaust-Christian relations. His methodological approach integrates linguistic precision, archaeological evidence, and theological reflection across Biblical studies. Recent publications demonstrate evolving expertise from Iron Age epigraphy (1990s) to Masoretic pedagogy (2000s), highlighting consistent engagement with Hebrew textual transmission and interdisciplinary applications in religious education. Berger Foundation Grant for Spain travel seminar (2004) Outstanding Teaching Awards (Bluefield College, 1995 & 2003) Alpha Chi Educator of the Year (2006-2007) Directory of American Scholars listing Who’s Who Among American Teachers (2006) Who’s Who in American Education (2007-2008) As academic leader and mentor, he guides curriculum development in Biblical studies while maintaining active church ministry roles including adult education and pastoral committees. Professional engagement includes leadership in the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature. His scholarly ecosystem bridges the College of Christian Studies with international research networks through the International Organization for Masoretic Studies and archaeological collaborations in Israel.