جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jean Ohمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jean Oh is a Researcher at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) , leading the interdisciplinary Bot Intelligence Group (BIG) . Her work focuses on developing persistent robots that co-exist and collaborate with humans in shared environments, emphasizing continuous improvement through training, exploration, and human interaction. Education: Ph.D. in Language and Information Technologies, CMU M.S. in Computer Science, Columbia University B.S. in Biotechnology, Yonsei University Oh's research integrates vision, language, and planning systems in robotics, with applications in human-robot teaming , self-driving cars , disaster response , eldercare , and creative robotics . She has pioneered projects like socially-compliant robot navigation in human crowds and AI-driven robotic painting systems. Recent publication trends highlight her work in vision-language planning , social navigation , computational creativity , and human-robot collaboration . Notable contributions include the StyleCLIPDraw algorithm for text-to-art generation and Social-PatteRNN for human-like trajectory prediction. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award in Cognitive Robotics (ICRA'18, ICRA'15) Best Systems Paper Finalist (HRI'25) Best Oral Paper Finalist (Humanoids'24) Best Paper in Entertainment (IROS'24) Argoverse Challenge Winner (CVPR'24) Best Student Paper (AIAA'24) Best Demo Finalist (RoboSoft'24) Oh mentors a diverse team of PhD, MS, and undergraduate students from CMU departments including Robotics, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Her research is funded by US Army Research Lab , DiDi Chuxing , and DARPA , with collaborations across industry and academia .

Matthew Thomas Payneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History of Video Games
• Media Studies
• Media Literacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Thomas Payne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and focuses on video games' cultural history, media literacy, and representations of war. His research explores media industries, gaming culture, and educational applications of games through initiatives like the Learning Games Initiative. Payne's work includes authoring books such as *Eugene Jarvis: King of the Arcade* (2025) and *Ultima and Worldbuilding* (2024), alongside articles on military video games and transmedia storytelling. His creative output includes video essays analyzing game design and cultural impact. Payne holds a terminal degree in media studies and actively contributes to academic conferences and digital platforms like Vimeo. Education: Ph.D. in Media Studies (assumed based on faculty role). Research emphasizes intersections between digital media and cultural narratives, with grants likely supporting projects on gaming preservation and pedagogy. He collaborates with institutions like Amherst College Press and NYU Press, and his professional activities include editorial roles and industry research with Warner Brothers.

Lori Escallierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nursing Education
• Mentorship Models
• Workforce Diversity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lori Escallier, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN is a Professor and Dean at the College of Nursing, Downstate Health Sciences University. With over 36 years of experience in nursing education, she is recognized nationally for developing innovative mentorship models and educational engagement strategies that have significantly impacted underrepresented and minority nursing students. Academic Qualifications BSN from Salve Regina College (1980) MSN from SUNY Stony Brook (1988) PhD from Adelphi University (1995) Her research focuses on diversifying the nursing workforce, addressing healthcare disparities, and leveraging veteran experiences in academic settings. She pioneered the Veteran to BS Program, translating military experience into academic credit, and co-authored the award-winning RWJF/AACN Transition to Practice Toolkit. Scientific Awards RWJF Innovation Award Above and Beyond Award (2015) Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) Her publications emphasize nurse mentorship, veteran healthcare transitions, and digital tools for reducing disparities. She has secured over $9M in grants from RWJF and HRSA to support these initiatives.

Elaine T. Jurkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health/Mental Health
• Disability
• Aging
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elaine T. Jurkowski serves as Professor in Social Work at Southern Illinois University's College of Health and Human Sciences, holding multiple leadership roles including Graduate Program Director (2021-present) and Program Director for Gerontology Programs (2020-present). She maintains cross-appointments as Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine's Family Practice Residency Program and Professor in the Department of Health Education, demonstrating her interdisciplinary impact. B.S.W. (Industrial Social Work), University of Manitoba, Canada M.S.W. (Policy and Administration), University of Manitoba, Canada Ph.D., Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago M.B.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2022) Dr. Jurkowski's research program centers on health disparities, access to mental health services, aging, and disability issues, with particular focus on rural populations. Her work bridges public health, social work, and gerontology through innovative approaches to program evaluation, technology-enhanced teaching, and culture change in long-term care settings. She has developed expertise in international health planning and inter-professional collaboration across diverse cultural contexts. Her publication portfolio shows consistent thematic development across decades, with recent work focusing on medical tourism during the pandemic, rural-urban health disparities, and technology applications in gerontology education. These publications reflect her commitment to addressing healthcare access challenges for vulnerable populations through both scholarly inquiry and practical interventions. Great Cities Research Fellow in Health Provost Faculty Fellow (2018) Provost Assessment Fellow (2016) Student Hotspotting certification (2018-present) A.P.M. Assessment Academy certification (2016, 2017) Dr. Jurkowski has successfully secured over $1 million in research funding from agencies including Health Resources and Services Administration, The Hartford Foundation, and Administration on Aging. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained commitment to improving services for older adults and people with disabilities, particularly in rural settings. She has served as Graduate Program Director twice (2003-2014, 2021-present), mentoring numerous social work students through their academic and professional development. Her professional activities extend beyond campus through international consulting in West Africa, Hong Kong, India, China, Russia, and Egypt, and community engagement via the "Dare to Care" radio show and board service with Caring Counseling Ministries, Supporting People in Need, and UNA/USA Southern Illinois Chapter.

LK Bertramمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sex Work History
• Social Media Algorithms
• Public History
• +۹ مورد دیگر

LK Bertram is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Toronto, specializing in 19th-century North American history with a focus on migration, gender, sexuality, and colonialism. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, particularly through social media algorithms (TikTok, Instagram) for combating digital disinformation. Clio Prize-winning author (2020) 2022 SSHRC Insight Grant recipient Public history campaign curator (9 million+ views) Her research spans colonial institutions, sex work economies, and material culture, with publications on Icelandic diaspora, Arctic militarization, and immigrant food traditions. She teaches courses like HIS199 History and Social Media and HIS417 Histories of Sex Work , emphasizing hands-on learning via exhibitions and artifact workshops. Recent projects explore how social media algorithms can amplify quality historical data, including the viral @socialforscholars initiative. Her work connects historical narratives to contemporary debates on disinformation, cultural appropriation, and legal frameworks.

Dean Ecklesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Influence
• Network Analysis
• Causal Inference
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dean Eckles is an Associate Professor of Marketing at MIT Sloan School of Management and serves as an Associate Director of the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). He is also affiliated with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing through the Institute for Data, Systems & Society and its Statistics and Data Science Center. Additionally, he leads the analytics research area at the Initiative on the Digital Economy and organizes the annual Conference on Digital Experimentation (CODE@MIT). His educational background includes a BA in philosophy, BS and MS in cognitive science, MS in statistics, and PhD in communication, all from Stanford University. Prior to joining MIT, Eckles worked as a scientist at Facebook, where he contributed to areas including News Feed, messaging, advertising, tools for randomized experiments, and survey methods. He previously held research positions at Nokia and Yahoo. Eckles's research primarily focuses on social influence mediated by interactive technologies, examining how communication technologies mediate, amplify, and direct social influence. His work spans multiple specific areas including social interactions, contagion, and interventions in networks; experimental design and inference in networks; and methods for causal inference. His research often combines social science with advanced statistical methods. His notable publications include research on long ties in social networks and their relationship to economic prosperity, how network structure affects social contagions, and algorithmic transparency in social media platforms. His work has appeared in prestigious journals including PNAS and Nature Human Behaviour, and he has provided expert testimony before the US Senate on algorithmic ranking. Long ties, disruptive life events and economic prosperity (PNAS) Long ties accelerate noisy threshold-based contagions (Nature Human Behaviour) Algorithmic transparency and assessing effects of algorithmic ranking (Senate testimony) Eckles actively shares his research through social media platforms including Bluesky, Twitter, and Mastodon, as well as through his blog and contributions to the Gelman et al. blog. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in technology and policy.

• Nuclear Weapons
• Deterrence Strategy
• International Relations Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keir A. Lieber is a Professor at Georgetown University, holding dual appointments in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Department of Government. His research focuses on nuclear strategy, deterrence, technology’s role in warfare, and U.S. national security policy. He co-authored The Myth of the Nuclear Revolution and authored War and the Engineers , exploring how political decisions outweigh technological determinism. Lieber’s work appears in International Security , Foreign Affairs , and other leading journals. He has received major fellowships from institutions like the Brookings Institution and the Council on Foreign Relations. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Chicago; B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A proud alumnus of D.C. public schools, Lieber emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to security studies. His research interests span nuclear deterrence theory, the impact of emerging technologies on conflict, and the evolution of U.S. defense strategies. Recent work addresses nuclear tripolarity and the challenges of escalation control in modern conflicts. Awards include recognition for his contributions to international relations scholarship and policy analysis. Lieber’s academic contributions include co-editing volumes on realism and advising on national security policy. Grants and fellowships have supported his exploration of topics like cyber warfare and nuclear non-proliferation.

Matt Kingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval History
• Crusades Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt King is an Associate Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of History at the University of South Florida (USF), within the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in medieval Mediterranean history, digital humanities, and the Crusades era, particularly focusing on Norman-Sicily and Zirid-Ifriqiya relations. King holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota (2018) and teaches courses on medieval history, digital methods, and historical pedagogy. His research explores the interconnectedness of medieval Mediterranean polities, leveraging Arabic and Latin sources alongside digital tools like the Old World Drought Atlas. His first book, Dynasties Intertwined (2022), examines Zirid-Norman relations. He has co-authored translations of al-Idrisi’s geography and is currently researching the historical perception of goblins. Education: Ph.D., University of Minnesota (2018); M.A. (2014), B.A. (2012) in History and Latin. King’s teaching emphasizes active learning and digital humanities, including workshops for K-12 educators. He has received grants totaling over $40,000 for research and community projects. Awards include the Outstanding Graduate Instructor Award (UMN, 2018) and the Subvention Award (USF, 2022). His publications span peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of North African Studies , The History Teacher ) and edited volumes, with a focus on medieval Mediterranean dynamics, digital pedagogy, and environmental history. King advises graduate students in medieval Mediterranean history, emphasizing research in Arabic, Latin, or Greek. He is involved in digital initiatives, including departmental websites and archaeological 3D modeling projects.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• AI Safety
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Tim G. J. Rudner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto, a Faculty Member at the Vector Institute, and a Title A Fellow at Trinity College, University of Cambridge. He was previously an Assistant Professor and Faculty Fellow at New York University. University: University of Toronto School: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: Department of Statistical Sciences Affiliation: Vector Institute, Trinity College (Cambridge) He holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MSc in Statistics from the University of Oxford, where he was advised by Yee Whye Teh and Yarin Gal, and a BS in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Yale University. PhD: Computer Science, University of Oxford MSc: Statistics, University of Oxford BS: Applied Mathematics and Economics, Yale University His research focuses on building robust, transparent, and trustworthy machine learning systems, particularly for high-stakes applications. He develops probabilistic models that improve generalization under distribution shifts, provide reliable uncertainty estimates, and enable fair and interpretable predictions. His work spans generative models, large language models, healthcare, and biomedical discovery. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward function-space modeling, Bayesian regularization, and AI safety. Tim's work emphasizes principled uncertainty quantification, robustness to subpopulation and semantic shifts, and the development of frameworks for AI governance and specification. His research bridges theoretical advances with real-world applications, especially in safety-critical domains like medicine and defense. Tim has received numerous accolades including being named a Rhodes Scholar, Qualcomm Innovation Fellow, and 2024 Rising Star in Generative AI. He was awarded a $700,000 Foundational Research Grant and a $30,000 Apple Seed Grant for improving LLM trustworthiness. Rhodes Scholar Qualcomm Innovation Fellow AISTATS Notable Paper Award (2024) Outstanding Paper Award, ICLR GenAI4DM Workshop (2024) Apple Seed Grant ($30,000) Foundational Research Grant ($700,000) NeurIPS Spotlight Talk 2024 Rising Star in Generative AI He actively mentors students, particularly first-generation and low-income scholars, and has contributed to major policy frameworks including the OECD AI Classification Framework and a series of CSET issue briefs on AI safety. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to responsible AI development, combining technical rigor with societal impact. Tim leads research efforts at the intersection of machine learning theory and practical deployment, with ongoing projects in generative modeling, reliable LLMs, and AI governance. His lab produces high-impact work regularly published at top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, and AISTATS.

Christopher Weidlichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Mental Health Disorders
• Healthcare Provider Well-being
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Weidlich is an Assistant Professor of Clinical in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Miami. His academic focus includes psychiatric nursing, mental health education, and healthcare provider well-being. He is involved in research addressing simulation-based education, mental health disorders in occupational groups such as fire investigators, and interventions to improve resilience among healthcare providers. His research interests span simulation modalities in psychiatric nursing education, organizational stigma's impact on mental health service utilization, and substance abuse trends like xylazine adulteration. He has also contributed to studies on military healthcare, including resilience programs for providers and PEMF therapy for chronic pain. Dr. Weidlich’s work is supported by his affiliation with the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies, leveraging resources such as the Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.®) facility. His research emphasizes practical applications in clinical settings and improving patient outcomes through innovative educational and therapeutic approaches.

Pawan Adhikariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Sector Accounting
• Government Accounting and Budgeting
• Accounting Reforms in Developing Countries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pawan Adhikari is a Professor of Accounting at Essex Business School, University of Essex , where he serves as Director of Impact and Enterprise and Director of Essex Accounting Centre . He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management and a Executive Board Member of the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research Network (CIGAR) . Previously, he led accounting reforms at Nepal’s Accounting and Auditing Standards Board and lectured at Nord University, Norway. PhD, Nord University Business School Fellow of the Higher Education Academy His research focuses on public sector accounting in developing countries, particularly accounting reforms , public value creation , and climate accountability . He explores how accrual accounting and participatory budgeting can enhance transparency in South Asian and African contexts. His work has influenced policy-making in Nepal and is recognized with the 2023 Best International Research Impact award by the University of Essex. Recent publications analyze wellbeing economies (2025), NGO accountability in disasters (2024), and climate budgeting (2023). He collaborates with institutions like the World Bank , European Commission , and British Academy , focusing on projects related to financial resilience , circular economy , and health sector accountability . Supervising 8 current PhD students, his advisees have produced work on topics like accrual accounting in Bangladesh and NGO accountability in Palestine . World Bank/PEFA Research Award African Accounting and Financial Association (AAFA) Award ESRC IIA Impact Fund GCRF and SeNSS Grants 2019 Best Postgraduate Supervisor (Essex)

• Radar System Design
• Signal Processing
• MIMO Radar
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Kim Eun-hee is a faculty member in the Department of Defense Systems Engineering at Sejong University, specializing in advanced radar technologies and signal processing. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical applications in defense systems. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2004), KAIST M.Sc. in Engineering (1996), KAIST B.Sc. in Precision Engineering (1994), KAIST Her research focuses on radar system design, including airborne active phased array radar, automotive radar, broadband noise radar, and over-the-horizon radar. She explores waveform optimization, MIMO architectures, and signal processing algorithms to enhance radar performance in complex environments. Publications highlight her expertise in MIMO radar configurations, Doppler-insensitive waveforms, and machine learning integration for signal analysis. She leads industry-academic collaborations with organizations like Hanwha Systems and LIG Nex1. She contributes to technical committees, including the Sensor and Signal Processing Division of the Korean Society of Military Science and Technology. Her laboratory (Defense Radar Technology Laboratory) focuses on radar design, signal processing, and sensor integration.

Carola Weilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• Human Security
• Migration
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carola Weil serves as Dean of McGill University's School of Continuing Studies and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science since July 2018, following leadership roles as founding Dean at American University and Senior Associate Dean at USC's Annenberg School. Her educational background includes: Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Southern California School of International Service Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Belfer Center Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science, University of Maryland Master of Public Management, University of Maryland B.A. in History (Minor in Politics), Bryn Mawr College Dr. Weil's research centers on human security, migration, and conflict transformation with specialized expertise in gender dynamics in international relations and public diplomacy . Her work bridges policy analysis and practical applications in humanitarian intervention, while her recent focus explores lifelong learning systems and the impact of digital technologies on adult education , addressing evolving workforce demands through innovative educational frameworks. Her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from foundational work on women in international security (1990s) to contemporary analyses of digital media diversity and global communication challenges in higher education. Early scholarship examined military intervention dilemmas in humanitarian crises, later pivoting toward systemic analyses of information ecosystems and educational accessibility in the digital age. Dr. Weil co-founded Women In International Security (WIIS) and serves on multiple non-profit boards, leveraging her dual German-American citizenship and multilingual capabilities to advance organizational development initiatives. Her peacebuilding consultancy spans Pakistan, Afghanistan, Darfur, Colombia, and the African Great Lakes region with specific attention to gender-inclusive journalism practices. Her leadership extends to advising on global strategy for technology-enhanced education and future workforce development, though no formal student advisement lists or grant details appear in the source material.

Barry Naughtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Economy
• Economic Reform
• International Trade
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barry Naughton is the So Kwan Lok Chair of Chinese International Affairs at the School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS), University of California, San Diego, where he has been a faculty member since 1988 and was appointed to his named professorship in 1998. As a globally recognized authority on China's economic transformation, his work bridges academic rigor and policy relevance through decades of analysis of market reforms, industrial development, and international economic relations. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University (1986) M.A. in International Relations from Yale University (1979) B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature from the University of Washington (1975) Naughton's research centers on China's transition from planned to market economy, with emphasis on industrial restructuring, foreign trade dynamics, and regional development disparities. His scholarship uniquely connects historical analysis of reform milestones with contemporary policy challenges, particularly examining how state-market interactions shape technological advancement and global economic integration. This dual focus on institutional evolution and sectoral transformation has established him as a critical interpreter of China's development model for both academic and policy audiences. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals a decisive shift toward examining China's industrial policy architecture and state capitalism mechanisms. Key thematic clusters include the conceptualization of 'Grand Steerage' in state-economy relations, the restructuring of science-technology systems, and the sectoral implementation of industrial policies. These works collectively document China's evolving governance approach—from market liberalization to targeted state direction—while analyzing implications for global trade and innovation ecosystems. His scholarly recognition includes: Ohira Memorial Prize for 'Growing Out of the Plan: Chinese Economic Reform, 1978-1993' (1996) Administrative leadership has been integral to Naughton's career, serving as Associate Dean of GPS (1992-1995, 2001-2003) and Chair of UCSD's Chinese Studies Program (1998-2000). His policy engagement extends through the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong (1998-2003) and U.S. academic committees on Chinese studies. Current research examines regional growth patterns and foreign investment linkages while completing a new edition of his seminal textbook 'The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth,' which remains the field's authoritative reference. Though not leading a formal laboratory, Naughton shapes discourse through China Leadership Monitor's quarterly economic assessments and collaborative networks like the edited volume 'State Capitalism, Institutional Adaptation and the Chinese Miracle' (2015), which mobilized leading scholars to analyze China's institutional innovation within global capitalism.

James Foleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James D. Foley is a Professor in the College of Computing and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds the Stephen Fleming Chair in Telecommunications. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Information and Control Engineering from the University of Michigan and a BSEE from Lehigh University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu. Founded the Graphics, Visualization & Usability (GVU) Center at Georgia Tech, ranked #1 in graphics and user interaction. Directed Mitsubishi Electric Research Lab and later served as CEO of Mitsubishi Electric ITA. Executive Director of Yamacraw, Georgia's broadband development initiative. His research focuses on computer graphics, human-computer interaction (HCI), visualization, and user interface design. He co-authored foundational textbooks like Interactive Computer Graphics , translated into multiple languages. Professional leadership includes Chair of the Computing Research Association (CRA), Fellowships with ACM and IEEE, and the ACM/SIGGRAPH Stephen Coons Award. He advised over 30 graduate students and led numerous conferences, panels, and editorial roles in top journals. Contributions span academia and industry, including roles in NSF workshops, JTEC studies on HCI in Japan, and advisory boards for institutions like MIT and Lehigh University.