جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Carla Teixeira Lopesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Retrieval
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Health Informatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carla Teixeira Lopes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), and a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC). Her career spans academic and research roles, blending expertise in information retrieval with human-computer interaction to enhance digital accessibility. Ph.D. in Informatics Engineering (2013), FEUP M.Sc. in Information Management (2005), FEUP B.Sc. in Informatics Engineering and Computing (1999), FEUP Her research focuses on improving online health information retrieval and leveraging linked data for cultural heritage preservation. She develops tools to optimize search behavior, readability assessment, and semantic archival systems. Recent work includes applications of large language models (e.g., Llama 3, GPT) for text simplification and entity linking. Carla’s publications reflect interdisciplinary trends in Natural language processing Health informatics Linked data architectures Archival modernization Image metadata frameworks She contributes to digital library practices and gender balance studies in informatics academia. As a Senior Researcher at INESC TEC, she bridges academic and applied research, emphasizing user-centric design and data interoperability. Her email is ctl@fe.up.pt .

• Digital Humanities
• Library Science
• Research Infrastructure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Heike Neuroth holds the position of Professor of Library Science at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (FHP), serving as Vice Dean for Research in the Department of Information Science. She is actively involved in academic governance through roles on the Departmental Council, Ethics Committee, and Commission for Research and Transfer. Her work focuses on digital humanities, research infrastructure, and data curation, with significant contributions to projects like DARIAH-DE and TextGrid. Neuroth’s expertise spans virtual research environments, long-term digital archiving, and interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks. Her academic trajectory includes a 1993 geology dissertation from the University of Göttingen and a 2001 postgraduate thesis on metadata profiles from Humboldt University Berlin. She has led initiatives such as the EcoDM project (ecosystem data management) and contributed to EU-funded efforts like PARTHENOS and HaS (Humanities at Scale). Neuroth’s research emphasizes sustainability of digital infrastructures, data preservation standards, and the evolving role of academic libraries in supporting modern research practices. Key areas of focus include: sustainable virtual research environments, collaborative data management tools, and interdisciplinary frameworks for humanities computing. Her work bridges information science, library practices, and digital preservation, with publications addressing topics from metadata standardization to FAIR data principles.

• Digital Humanities
• Otaku Culture
• Manga and Anime Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zoltán Kacsuk is a Research Fellow specializing in Digital Humanities, Otaku Culture, and Manga/Anime Studies. His work focuses on integrating fan-generated data into academic research, legal frameworks for open databases, and the cultural significance of Japanese visual media. He contributes to projects like the Japanese Visual Media Graph, a domain-specific knowledge graph for anime, manga, and otaku culture research. Kacsuk employs text mining and machine learning techniques to analyze cultural and political datasets, blending social science methodologies with computational approaches. His research interests include re-evaluating foundational concepts in manga studies, the global dissemination of Japanese media, and the application of digital humanities tools to cultural analysis. He has published extensively on topics ranging from the landmark status of anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion to the theoretical evolution of Azuma's 'database animals' concept. Kacsuk also explores interdisciplinary methods for classifying political texts using machine learning, demonstrating a dual focus on humanities and computational methods. His work bridges legal, cultural, and technical challenges in open knowledge systems, particularly through collaborative projects that synthesize academic and enthusiast community data. Despite no listed awards, his contributions highlight innovative approaches to preserving and analyzing cultural heritage through technology.

Kerri Finlayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Limnology
• Aquatic Biogeochemistry
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kerri Finlay is a Professor at the University of Regina's Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, where she also serves as Co-Director of the Institute of Environmental Change and Society. She holds a PhD from the University of Guelph (2005) and a BSc from the University of Toronto (1999). Her research focuses on aquatic ecology and biogeochemistry, particularly carbon cycling in prairie lakes, greenhouse gas emissions, and water quality dynamics influenced by climate change and human activities. Research interests center on understanding mechanisms driving carbon-climate interactions in hard-water lakes, community-based water monitoring, and interdisciplinary approaches integrating social-political perspectives. Her work examines how climate parameters (temperature, precipitation) affect carbon processing across diverse aquatic systems globally. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on greenhouse gas fluxes (CO₂, CH₄, N₂O) in agricultural and natural waterbodies, eutrophication impacts, and climate change adaptation strategies. Recent work emphasizes citizen science integration and practical applications for water resource management. Dr. Finlay leads the F.A.S.T (Finlay Aquatic Science Team) Lab, promoting inclusive research environments. She actively seeks graduate students for projects on methane dynamics, algal toxins, and community-based monitoring, offering opportunities through NSERC USRA and research assistantships.

Heiko Tapkenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science
• Agricultural Technology
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heiko Tapken is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on databases, software development, Industry 4.0 applications in agriculture, and big data analytics. He leads projects like Agri-Gaia and OPeRAte, aiming to enhance agricultural processes through IoT and resilient process modeling. Research interests include computer vision for livestock monitoring, metadata management in agricultural data ecosystems, and dynamic optimization of cooperative farming processes. He actively contributes to committees such as Agrotech Valley Forum and VDI committees on Big Data and Industry 4.0 in agriculture. His work bridges computer science and agriculture, with notable contributions in AI-driven animal re-identification, hyperspectral image processing, and resilient process execution frameworks. Recent research trends emphasize cross-domain adaptation of AI models and farm automation systems.

Majed Almotairiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Information Systems
• Information Security
• Education Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Majed Almotairi is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at Indiana Tech's Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences since July 2023. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Southern Arkansas University (2019-2023) and Adjunct Professor at Towson University (2017-2019). He holds a Doctor of Science in Information Technology from Towson University (2019), a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of East Anglia (2012), and a Bachelor of Education in Computing from King Saud University (2008). His research focuses on advancing Information Systems through customized learning solutions in education and healthcare contexts. Key areas include digital badging systems for student employability, healthcare decision support systems leveraging patient data, and metadata-driven health record management in cloud environments. His work bridges IT innovation with practical applications in education and healthcare delivery. Almotairi teaches courses such as Information Security, Database Management, Web Development, and Capstone Projects. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student success through personalized academic support both in and out of the classroom. His recent publications (2017-2023) reflect a strong emphasis on healthcare IT, customized learning frameworks, and information systems governance. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in his profile. His professional experience includes over 10 years in academia, with roles spanning teaching, research, and curriculum development in information systems and computer sciences.

Benjamin Brackeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Learning
• Medical Imaging
• Computer Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Bracke, M.Sc., is a researcher with a strong focus on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning and computer vision. His work spans medical imaging, biodiversity informatics, and educational technology. He has contributed to projects such as ImageCLEF challenges, advancing multimedia retrieval systems in healthcare and ecological contexts. Recent research includes diabetic foot ulcer diagnosis, snake species classification using multimodal data, and kidney tumor segmentation via U-Net architectures. Key research interests include machine learning pedagogy, integrating industrial projects into Master’s curricula, and developing automated solutions for medical diagnostics. His technical expertise lies in object detection, semantic segmentation, geospatial data fusion, and metadata-driven classification systems. Bracke’s publications demonstrate a decade-long commitment to medical engineering (e.g., femoral neck axis detection for hip surgeries) alongside modern AI applications. Despite no listed awards or grants, his work bridges academic research with practical clinical and ecological challenges. No lab affiliations or student advisements are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

S. Paul Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Noncommutative Geometry
• Algebra
• Mathematics

S. Paul Smith is a Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, University of Washington. His research focuses on Noncommutative Geometry and Algebra , with an emphasis on theoretical and applied aspects of these fields. Personal Blog Google Scholar Profile (conflicting biomedical diagnostics publications) arXiv Papers Research Interests Smith's work spans Noncommutative Geometry and Algebra, with a parallel focus on biomedical diagnostic technologies evident from publication metadata. His recent articles highlight innovations in point-of-care diagnostics , nucleic acid amplification , and paper-based microfluidics . Academic Service He serves as an editor for the Journal of Algebra and Its Applications and Algebras and Representation Theory .

Rebecca Frankمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Curation
• Digital Preservation
• Digital Repositories
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Frank (she/her) is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and holds affiliations with the Einstein Center Digital Future (Berlin) and the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. Her research examines how risk is socially constructed in digital repository certification processes, focusing on open data, digital preservation, and ethical information management. She teaches graduate courses in digital curation and preservation. PhD, University of Michigan School of Information (2018) MSI, University of Michigan (2012) BA, Organizational Studies, University of Michigan (2010) Her work addresses social and ethical barriers to digital information preservation, sharing, and reuse through projects like SCoR-TDR (Social Construction of Risk in Trustworthy Digital Repositories) and Citizen-Based Monitoring for Peace & Security (analyzing satellite imagery for conflict verification). Current research with the InfraLab Berlin investigates risk perception in public infrastructure data work. Recent publications (2024-2025) explore CoreTrustSeal certification, satellite image analysis for citizen monitoring, and qualitative method reporting standards. Her 2024 Journal of Documentation article develops frameworks for repository risk assessment, while 2025 conference papers examine feminist data approaches and collaborative syllabus development. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (US), German Foundation for Peace Research, Einstein Center Digital Future, and Australian Academy of Science, Frank collaborates with international institutions including Princeton University, Berliner Hochschule für Technik, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. She organizes workshops on data feminism and digital preservation ethics.

• Citizen Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Sharing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gefion Thuermer is a Research Fellow in Informatics, specializing in the ethical and societal implications of emerging technologies. Her work focuses on citizen science, AI ethics, data governance, and digital participation in political processes. She has contributed to projects like Impetus (funded by TSB Technology Strategy Board), exploring privacy implications in citizen science and participatory auditing frameworks for trustworthy AI. Her research interests span citizen engagement in data-driven innovation, transparency in AI systems, and the ethical use of digital tools in political contexts. Notable projects include developing methodologies for participatory harm auditing in AI (PHAWM project) and analyzing political parties' use of online platforms in Germany. Thuermer has published widely on topics such as AI transparency, misinformation countermeasures, and data management in citizen science. She has over 16 citations and collaborates internationally, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her work on open data and equitable technology access. As a Co-Investigator on the Impetus project, she investigates privacy and data sharing challenges in collaborative innovation programs. Her work bridges technical, legal, and societal dimensions, aiming to create inclusive and accountable technological systems.

Alberto Ros Bardisaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• Hardware Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alberto Ros Bardisa is a Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Technology within the Faculty of Informatics at the University of Murcia. He holds a Doctorate from the same university, completing his thesis on Efficient and Scalable Cache Coherence for Many-Core Chip Multiprocessors in 2009. His research focuses on computer architecture , with particular emphasis on cache coherence protocols , hardware transactional memory , speculative execution , and many-core systems . He has contributed to optimizing memory subsystems, concurrency management, and scalability in parallel computing environments. His work often bridges hardware-software co-design to enhance performance and security in modern architectures. Dr. Ros Bardisa is affiliated with the Computer Architecture and Parallel Systems research group and previously contributed to the Architecture and Parallel Computing group. His publications (over 130+ listed) reflect a sustained focus on advancing cache efficiency, transactional memory systems, and speculative execution techniques. His current work explores innovative solutions for fine-grain coherence , secure prefetching , and atomic operation optimization , with recent contributions in 2025 addressing novel protocols like WoperTM and MASCOT.

Francisco Javier Martinez Mendezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Retrieval
• Metadata Standards
• Open Access Publishing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Francisco Javier Martinez Mendez is Professor in the Department of Information and Documentation at Universidad de Murcia. His research focuses on information retrieval systems, metadata standards implementation, and open access publishing frameworks. Key contributions include studies on XML-JATS adoption in academic journals and linked open data applications in libraries. Recent projects examine open data practices in Spanish public administrations and ORCID integration for scholarly identity management. His publications analyze information retrieval evolution, with current work exploring diamond open access models and semantic web technologies. Mendez teaches information technology and digital resource management courses.

• Translation Technologies
• Machine Translation
• Post-editing Evaluation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mihaela Vela is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Language Science and Technology at Saarland University. Her research focuses on machine translation evaluation, post-editing strategies, and translation technologies. Prior to her academic role, she worked as a researcher at the Language Technology Lab of DFKI (2007–2011), contributing to projects like ontology schema extraction from financial news. She holds a PhD in Computational Linguistics (2011) from Saarland University, supervised by Hans Uszkoreit and Thierry Declerck, and a Licentiate degree in Linguistics from West University of Timisoara. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Translation and Content Management , Applied Language Technologies , and Machine Translation , reflecting her expertise in integrating computational methods with translation practice. She has developed tools like TeLeMaCo (a collaborative teaching repository) and Catalog (a post-editing interface). Her work emphasizes improving translation workflows through better CAT tool design, metadata preservation, and cognitive load analysis in post-editing tasks. Key contributions include the SubCo corpus of learner translations and studies on post-editing effort in low-resource languages. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications, addressing challenges in legal text classification, parliamentary discourse analysis, and neural post-editing systems.

Nikolaus Himmelmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Typology and universals
• Grammaticalization
• Language documentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nikolaus Himmelmann is a Full Professor (W3) in General Linguistics at the University of Cologne since 2010. Previously, he held professorial positions at Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster (2007-2010), Ruhr-University Bochum (1999-2007), and has been actively involved in linguistic research through funded projects like the DoBeS framework (2004-2005) and SFB 1252 projects (2017-2020). He is a founding member and past president of the German Society for Endangered Languages, and serves on multiple editorial boards including Language Documentation & Conservation and Studies in Language . 2018 Honorary Member, Linguistic Society of America 2017 Leo Spitzer-Preis, University of Cologne 2014 Best Paper in Language Award His research spans typology, grammaticalization, language documentation, and prosody-syntax interfaces. He has secured significant grants from DFG, VW Foundation, and BMBF for collaborative projects on language documentation, articulation speed variation, and prosodic prominence. His administrative roles include chairing linguistics institutes at Münster and Cologne universities.

• Visual studies
• Art historiography
• Museum studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hans Dam Christensen is a Professor in Cultural Communication at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Communication (formerly part of the Royal School of Library and Information Science). He holds a prominent academic role within the Faculty of Humanities and has served in administrative leadership positions including Deputy Director (2013-2017), Dean of Research (2010-2013), and Head of Department (2008-2010). His research focuses on visual studies, art historiography, and museum studies, with particular attention to issues of authenticity, cultural representation, and institutional practices. Christensen's academic journey includes over 15 years as an Associate Professor (2005-2014) and has produced influential work across museum communication, art reproduction ethics, and interdisciplinary cultural analysis. His publications bridge theoretical inquiry with practical museum practices, addressing topics such as the role of copies in museums, gender representation in cultural institutions, and semiotic approaches to visual communication. Notable outputs include co-editing Museums as cultures of copies: The crafting of authenticity and artefacts (2019), and authoring articles on museum authenticity, image indexing, and Saussurean semiotics. His work often critiques conventional academic methodologies while proposing innovative frameworks for understanding cultural communication.