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Ann-Kathrin Watollaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Communication
• Disinformation
• Platform Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ann-Kathrin Watolla serves as Senior Researcher & Project Lead at the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG), where she leads the DSA research network initiative to monitor and improve Digital Services Act implementation through interdisciplinary collaboration since April 2024. Her academic foundation spans linguistics, cultural studies, media studies, and educational sciences, culminating in a doctorate from Hamburg University of Technology examining communicative reality construction in digital contexts and associated teacher competencies. Watolla's research critically investigates digital communication dynamics at the society-technology-education intersection, with concentrated expertise in disinformation ecosystems, platform governance frameworks, and societal impacts of digitalization. She actively analyzes regulatory mechanisms like the DSA and platform roles in democratic integrity. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent thematic threads: evolving reality construction in digital environments, competence requirements for educators, and urgent regulatory challenges posed by disinformation—particularly regarding electoral processes and platform accountability. As an active public intellectual, she co-organizes events like the Digitaler Salon and GIZ micro-credential workshops, while presenting at major forums including re:publica and University:Future Festival. Her media engagements with Tagesschau and WDR 5 translate complex regulatory issues for broader audiences.

• Literacy Education
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Brigid McNeill is a distinguished academic at the University of Canterbury's School of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment, Faculty of Education. She serves as both Professor and Dean of Postgraduate Research (since January 2024) under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Research. With continuous service at the university since December 2008, Professor McNeill has established herself as a leading researcher in literacy education and language development. Professor McNeill's research focuses on enhancing literacy outcomes for children with speech sound difficulties, including childhood apraxia of speech, and on large-scale implementation of evidence-based literacy approaches. As the successful learning theme leader for A Better Start National Science Challenge, a 10-year research program, she works to uplift children's wellbeing in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Her current externally funded research projects examine culturally responsive and structured approaches to early literacy learning in New Zealand schools, support for older students with literacy difficulties, and connecting effective literacy teaching across the curriculum. Analysis of Professor McNeill's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on structured literacy teaching, implementation science in educational settings, and the intersection of language development with literacy acquisition. Her work consistently addresses practical applications of research in classroom settings, with particular attention to children with speech and language challenges. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, including longitudinal studies, large-scale implementation research, and innovative assessment approaches. Canterbury Fellow to Oxford University (St John's College) (2015) Canterbury Fellow to Trinity College, Dublin (2013) Professor McNeill has supervised numerous graduate students across various research topics related to literacy and language development. She has secured significant research funding from multiple sources including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Development, and the Royal Society of New Zealand. Her current grant portfolio includes projects examining screen time impacts on language development, literacy support packages for diverse learners, and systems-level approaches to literacy instruction. As the leader of the Successful Learning theme within the A Better Start National Science Challenge, Professor McNeill collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across New Zealand to translate research into practice. Her work bridges academic research with practical educational applications, particularly through the Better Start Literacy Approach which has been implemented across numerous schools.

• User Experience Design
• User Interface Design
• Design Leadership

Karin Schmidlin serves as a Lecturer at Emily Carr University of Art and Design within the Faculty of Design, specializing in User Experience Design. She is actively teaching Fall 2025 courses including CUIL 110 (UX/UI Design Vision Leadership Micro-Credential), CUIL 111 (Design Leadership Path to Growth), and CUIL 112 (Design Leadership: People + Process). Her research and teaching focus centers on practical applications of UX/UI design methodologies and leadership frameworks in design education. Key areas include design vision development, team leadership strategies, and process optimization for creative workflows. Ms. Schmidlin maintains active faculty status with no indication of part-time appointment or emeritus status. Current institutional resources show no recorded scientific awards, research publications, or graduate student supervision activities. She engages with university platforms including the eLearning portal (Moodle, Blogs, Wiki) and participates in academic scheduling through the institution's systems. Her professional activities align with the university's focus on integrating design leadership into contemporary creative practice.

R. Danner Friendمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerospace Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Computer Aided Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

R. Danner Friend serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University, where he joined the faculty in 2003 and assumed departmental leadership in 2017. His educational credentials include: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Military Institute M.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Clemson University Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University His research integrates aerospace engineering with educational innovation, focusing on extraterrestrial robotics (lunar/Martian mining systems), autonomous micro-space vehicle navigation, and spacecraft thermal protection materials testing. He concurrently advances engineering education through curriculum redesign in materials science and professional practice skill development, emphasizing hands-on design creativity. Publication analysis reveals consistent dual emphasis on aerospace applications and pedagogical innovation, with recent works examining undergraduate research program development at small institutions and materials science course transformation. A licensed Professional Engineer, Friend actively mentors undergraduates in research projects while developing engineering education frameworks. His industry background as a Senior Engineer at Applied Research Associates informs practical curriculum design. He directs research teams specializing in space systems development and engineering education methodologies at Norwich University.

• Data visualisation
• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christy Jie Liang is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where she leads the Data Visualisation Research Lab in the Visualisation Institute. With extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, including appointments at IBM and Peking University, she has established herself as a leading researcher in data visualization and visual analytics. Dr. Liang earned her PhD in Data Visual Analytics from UTS, where she was awarded the University Medal with First Class Honours. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Information Technology (First Class Honours) also from UTS. Professor Liang's research focuses on data visualization and visual analytics, with particular emphasis on information visualization, narrative visualization, and the application of these techniques to real-world problems. Her work spans multiple domains including finance, food safety, biomedical applications, smart cities, and social media. She has developed novel visualization techniques and owns five intellectual properties in this field. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated visualization techniques that integrate machine learning, with increasing focus on narrative visualization, user engagement across demographics, and practical applications in domains such as public health and education. The interdisciplinary nature of her work is evident in collaborations across computer science, behavioral science, and domain-specific applications. Dr. Liang has received significant recognition for her work, including: University Medal with First Class Honours from UTS Capital Markets CRC Honours scholarship Australian Postgraduate Awards As an educator, Professor Liang coordinates core subjects for Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours, Master of Interaction Design, and Master of Business Analytics programs. She has recently developed enterprise learning courses including short courses and micro-credentials in data visualization education. Her leadership extends to service roles as associate editor for JVLC and Journal Visual Informatics, program committee member for numerous conferences, and advisory board member for the Australian Computer Society and Peking University Medical Visualization Centre. Professor Liang leads the Data Visualisation Research Lab, which focuses on developing innovative visualization techniques and applying them to real-world problems. The lab maintains strong industry connections, with collaborations spanning government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises across multiple continents.

Guido Bolognesiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Microfluidics
• Bioengineering
• Colloidal Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Guido Bolognesi is a Lecturer in Bioengineering in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University, co-founding the Particle Microfluidics Group to advance research in micron-scale flow systems. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with applications in healthcare, food, and energy sectors. His academic credentials include: PGCert in Academic Practice (Loughborough University, 2019) PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (University of Rome “La Sapienza” and University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 2012) MSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Rome “La Sapienza”, 2008) BSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Rome “La Sapienza”, 2005) Bolognesi specializes in microfluidic particle manipulation using advanced optical techniques including digital holographic microscopy, optical trapping, and micro-PIV. His research integrates experimental characterization of colloidal systems with atomistic and continuum simulations, focusing on emulsion dynamics and solute-driven transport phenomena. Current projects emphasize developing microfluidic platforms for bio-analysis through the FAST (Particle Filtration and Accumulation by Solute-driven Transport) methodology. He received the EPSRC New Investigator Award in 2018 for pioneering work on optical control of emulsion drops and microfluidic filtration systems. Bolognesi leads the Particle Microfluidics Group at Loughborough, collaborating with institutions including Durham University and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory to explore nanofluidic applications and microfabrication technologies.

Kingsley Chigbuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Violence Prevention
• Disaster Mitigation
• Trauma Intervention
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kingsley Chigbu serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work within the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas. With a PhD from the University of Texas, an MSW from St. Catherine University-University of St. Thomas, and a BA from Babcock University, he brings extensive academic credentials to his role. Dr. Chigbu serves as the doctoral program assessment coordinator and teaches courses in quantitative research methods, program leadership, and clinical social work. Education: PhD, University of Texas MSW, St. Catherine University-University of St. Thomas BA, Babcock University Dr. Chigbu's research focuses on the theory, practice, and assessment of micro and macro factors that impact violence, crime, disasters, and other vulnerabilities within a preventive framework. His work spans prevention and mitigation of mental illness, substance abuse, and victimization involving children and adults. With combined backgrounds in law, diplomacy, social work, and mental health, he brings an integrative and trans-disciplinary approach to his teaching and research. His methodological expertise includes structural equations modeling, psychometric theories, and qualitative approaches, with particular interest in how we measure and assess social phenomena. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with recent works examining crime among African immigrants, preventive models against mass destruction, pathways to arrest for serious offenses among children, and vulnerability mitigation for orphans in developing countries. These publications reflect his transnational perspective and commitment to addressing violence and vulnerability through evidence-based approaches across diverse contexts. Dr. Chigbu actively supervises doctoral students completing their dissertation work and teaches courses including Research and Scholarship I, Program Leadership, Mentoring, and Faculty Development, and Methods of Clinical Social Work I. His teaching philosophy creates classroom environments as 'social laboratories' where new knowledge is discovered and existing knowledge is critically evaluated. He emphasizes the importance of measurement and assessment in understanding social phenomena, particularly in the areas of violence, trauma, and disaster prevention. His professional work includes monitoring and evaluation of socio-psychological and academic programs, with applications across various contexts from community interventions to international development settings. Dr. Chigbu's research demonstrates a commitment to bridging theory with practical applications for social change, particularly through his development of the Motivation and Persuasion Process (MAP) model for community intervention.

Katharine Hillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community-based interventions for advocacy and civic engagement
• Policies and services for children and youth with disabilities in the child welfare system
• Social welfare policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharine Hill serves as Professor in the School of Social Work within the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas, concurrently holding the administrative role of Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement and Research. She oversees faculty development, grants management, sponsored programs, and the Institutional Review Board while advancing university-wide diversity and inter-professional initiatives. Her academic credentials include: PhD and MSW from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities BA from Macalester College Dr. Hill's research pioneers political social work , focusing on nonpartisan voter engagement among college students and marginalized populations, alongside advocacy for children with disabilities in child welfare systems. Her work integrates macro practice with policy analysis, emphasizing community-based interventions, program evaluation, and nonprofit administration to cultivate social workers as change agents. Her 2018 publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory bridging voter mobilization and child welfare policy , demonstrating how educational settings can drive civic participation while addressing systemic inequities for vulnerable youth. These works establish social work's critical role in democratic engagement and policy reform. Key recognitions include: Distinguished Early Career Grant for voter engagement research Campus Election Engagement Project funding for student voter mobilization President’s Civic Engagement Stewardship Award for institutionalizing civic mission As former BSW Program Director and School of Social Work Director, Dr. Hill has shaped curriculum and mentored students through high-impact initiatives like the voter engagement project, where she supervises student fellows in nonpartisan registration drives and ballot education. Her grant leadership spans competitive internal funding and national partnerships advancing civic participation. She spearheads St. Thomas' voter engagement ecosystem through the Center for the Common Good, collaborating with Campus Election Engagement Project to implement campus-wide voting initiatives that connect students with electoral processes through value-aligned civic education.