Federica Guerini is a Professor in the Department of Letters, Philosophy, and Communication at the University of Bergamo since 2024. Her academic career began with a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Pavia in 2004, followed by recognition through the 9th International Prize for Studies on Plurilingualism in 2005. Her research focuses on: Language contact dynamics among Ghanaian immigrants in Bergamo Linguistic landscapes as cultural indicators Orthographic choices and identity expression Interaction between Italian and Italo-Romance dialects Toponymic and anthroponymic analysis Recent publications explore modal particles in Romance languages, dialectal word classes, and comparative syntactic structures across Italian regions. She has been actively involved in editing and publishing critical editions of historical dialectological works. Scientific Awards: 9th International Competition and Prize for Studies on Plurilingualism (2005)
Elena Castellani is Full Professor of Philosophy of Science at the Department of Literature and Philosophy (DILEF), University of Florence since September 2023. She previously served as Associate Professor (2005-2023) and Researcher (2002-2005) at the same institution. Her academic journey includes prestigious fellowships at Cologne University, Princeton University, and the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy. Professor Castellani's research centers on the history and philosophy of physics, with particular emphasis on symmetries, dualities, and structural approaches in theoretical physics. Her work examines ontological aspects of physical theories, reductionism and emergence, the philosophy of string theory, and scientific representation. She has made significant contributions to understanding Curie's principle, symmetry breaking, and the philosophical implications of dualities in quantum field theory. Her publication record shows consistent high-impact output across philosophy of physics journals, with recent focus on convergence strategies for theory assessment, nested modalities in astrophysical modeling, and renormalization group methods. Her work demonstrates how historical case studies, particularly from early string theory development, can illuminate methodological questions in fundamental physics. Premio Le Scienze 2002 for Foundations of Physics Editorial Board, Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics (2008-present) Editorial Board, Philosophy of Physics (2022-present) Steering Committee, European Philosophy of Science Association (2017-2021) Professor Castellani actively supervises PhD students through the joint Florence-Pisa doctoral program in Philosophy. She has organized numerous international workshops on symmetries, dualities, and string theory, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between physicists and philosophers. Her research is supported through collaborative international projects and participation in major European philosophy of science networks. She leads several seminar series including the interdisciplinary Physics-Philosophy seminar (since 2000) and the Logic and Philosophy of Science seminar (since 2002). Her international collaborations span institutions in Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United States, and Switzerland, reflecting her prominent role in the global philosophy of physics community.
Evaggelos Kaselouris is an Assistant Professor at the Hellenic Mediterranean University's Department of Music Technology and Acoustics and a Researcher at the Institute of Plasma Physics and Lasers (IPPL). His affiliations include prior roles as a PostDoc at IPPL (2016–2023) and a Scientific Collaborator at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete (2011–2016). He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Crete and a degree in Applied Physics and Mathematics from the National Technical University of Athens. Dr. Kaselouris's research integrates multiphysics simulations across applied physics, plasma dynamics, and vibro-acoustics. Key areas include: Laser-generated acoustic waves and their applications in material characterization and musical instrument analysis. Finite element modeling of thermo-mechanical processes in laser machining and plasma instabilities. Development of crystalline undulators for narrowband gamma-ray radiation and optically shaped gas targets for ion acceleration. His computational work employs FEM/BEM to simulate phenomena ranging from nanostructured surface modifications to violin bridge dynamics. Recent studies emphasize laser-based interferometry for instrument diagnostics and ultrafast photoacoustic transduction in thin films. He actively collaborates on European projects (e.g., TECHNO-CLS) and contributes to the ESFRI infrastructure HiPER. No awards or supervised students are documented, but his lab leverages IPPL's high-power laser systems and advanced simulation tools for experimental validation.
Monika Hornáček Banášová is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. She earned her habilitation in 2020 in the field of foreign languages and cultures, with her thesis focusing on German phraseology. Her academic journey includes the titles PaedDr. and PhD. Her research specializes in German linguistics, particularly prepositional word combinations and modal particles . This expertise is reflected in her habilitation work analyzing phraseological minimal units in German modal contexts. Notable academic milestones include her habilitation committee chaired by Prof. Peter Ďurčo, with opponents including Prof. Mária Vajičková (Comenius University) and Prof. Iva Zündorf (Masaryk University). The procedure concluded with her formal appointment as associate professor on November 13, 2020.
Clemens Steiner-Mayr is Professor of Semantics and Pragmatics at the University of Göttingen's Department of English Philology, where he has been teaching since 2017. His office is located in Käte-Hamburger-Weg 3 (Room 0.252), and he can be contacted via phone (+49 551 39-27576) or email. Office hours are by appointment. Education includes a Mag. phil. in General Linguistics and Russian from the University of Vienna (2005), a Ph.D. in Theoretical Linguistics from Harvard University (2010), and Habilitation from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2017). Research focuses on formal semantics and pragmatics, with emphasis on quantifier interpretation, question embedding, intervention effects, and semantic-pragmatic interfaces. Key projects include PI roles in Semantic constraints on interrogative embedding (ZAS Berlin, 2016-present), Questions and entailment (ZAS Berlin, 2013-2016), and the Emmy Noether Group Interpretation of quantifiers (ZAS Berlin, 2010-2012). Publications primarily explore semantics of questions, negation, quantification, and context dependence. Recent work (2016-2024) demonstrates consistent focus on formal analysis of interrogatives, exception phrases, and intervention phenomena using trivalent logic and cross-linguistic data. No awards or student advisees are documented. Professional history includes a visiting position at the University of Potsdam (2012).
Olivier DUPLÂTRE is a Lecturer specializing in the interplay between linguistics, Germanic studies, and computer science. His research focuses on the syntactic and semantic analysis of Germanic languages, particularly investigating modal particles, focus particles, and discourse markers within clauses. He explores the classification of adverbs and parts of speech, the structure of German clauses, tense-mood systems, and the morphological behavior of verb prefixes. Research specialties: Modal particles, Focus particles, Discourse markers, Adverbs, German clause syntax, German tenses/moods, Verb prefixes
Prof. Dr. Malte Zimmermann is a Full Professor of Semantics and Theory of Grammar at the Department of Linguistics, University of Potsdam. He is also a faculty and board member of the African Linguistics School (ALS), which biannually convenes in West African countries to advance formal linguistics knowledge among African scholars. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for Natural Language and Linguistic Theory and former Associate Editor for Linguistics and Philosophy . His educational background includes: Ph.D. in General Linguistics, Universiteit van Amsterdam (2002) M.A. in German Language and Linguistics/English/Anglistic/Philosophy, Universität zu Köln (1998) Abitur, Gymnasium Athenaeum, Stade/Niedersachsen (1989) Zimmermann's research centers on the interface between linguistic form and meaning, with specialization in formal semantics and grammar theory. His work spans quantification, tense, question semantics, discourse particles, and information structure, with particular emphasis on semantically under-researched West African languages (Chadic, Kwa, Grassfield Bantu). His research combines theoretical analysis with experimental methods, notably through projects like 'ExQ' examining embedded question interpretation across European and Non-European languages. He has led field research in Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria, challenging assumptions about language universals through empirical investigation of linguistic diversity. His publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on cross-linguistic semantic variation, particularly in focus interpretation, quantifier scope, and information structure phenomena. Recent work demonstrates growing integration of experimental methodologies with traditional formal approaches, with frequent comparisons between German, English, and diverse African languages. His investigations into serial verb constructions have been especially influential, uncovering hidden syntactic variability beneath surface similarities across languages like Akan and Igbo. As a supervisor, Zimmermann has guided numerous doctoral students to completion, with recent graduates including Giuliano Armenante (2024), Eva Shipova (2024), and Mareike Philipp (2023). His research has been supported by substantial funding including: SFB1287 Limits of Variability in Language, 'Limits of variability in interpretation' (2017-2021) SPP 1727 XPRAG.de, 'Exhaustiveness in embedded questions across languages' (2017-2020) SPP 1727 XPRAG.de, 'Exhaustivity in it-clefts' (2014-2017) DFG-Network 'Questions in Discourse' (2012-2016) SFB632 Information Structure projects (2007-2015) He leads the Potsdam semantics group (including Peter Sutton, Giuliano Armenante, Jeanne Lecavelier, Anna Struck, and Carla Bombi) which conducts fieldwork in West Africa. Currently, he co-directs the SFB-project on the 'Limits of Variability in Interpretation,' examining scope ambiguities, reconstruction, and bare NP interpretation across German, English, Akan, Igbo, and Medumba. His collaborative work with Edgar Onea (Graz) and Tatjana Scheffler exemplifies his commitment to bridging theoretical linguistics with empirical fieldwork and experimental validation.
Jenny Schmalfuss is a Doctoral Researcher at the Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS) within the Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology at the University of Stuttgart. She is also a scholar of the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS). Her research focuses on computer vision and machine learning, specifically investigating robustness of deep learning methods against distribution shifts and adversarial attacks. Her primary research interests include computer vision, machine learning, and the intersection of these fields with robustness analysis. She has made significant contributions to understanding weaknesses in vision language models and motion estimation techniques like optical flow. Her work explores how to quantify and improve model robustness through adversarial testing frameworks. Her publication record shows a strong focus on adversarial robustness in motion estimation, with multiple papers at top-tier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV. Recent work includes the PARC framework for analyzing vision language models (CVPR 2025), Distracting Downpour for weather-based adversarial attacks (ICCV 2023), and foundational work on adversarial snow attacks (ECCV AROW 2022). Poster Award at ICVSS 2023 Best Paper Award at ECCV AROW Workshop 2022 Best SimTech Bachelor's thesis 2021 (supervised) Jenny actively supervises numerous Master's theses, Bachelor's theses, and research projects annually, focusing primarily on optical flow robustness, adversarial attacks, and motion estimation. She has also completed an internship with NVIDIA's Autonomous Vehicle Perception Research Group in Santa Clara, CA, USA from April to November 2024, and previously worked as a research intern at the National University of Singapore and University of Houston. She teaches regularly in the Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems program, organizing colloquia and supervising seminars on Recent Advances in Computer Vision since 2021. Her teaching portfolio includes coordinating tutorials for Computer Vision and Imaging Science courses.
Behnam Seyed-Mahmoud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Lethbridge, Canada, specializing in theoretical, computational, and experimental studies of rotating fluids with direct applications to planetary and stellar interiors. Education: B.Sc. in Physics, University of Lethbridge M.Sc. in Geophysics, Memorial University Ph.D. in Physics, York University Research Focus: His work centers on geodynamics, geodynamo theory, Earth rotation phenomena (wobble/nutation), inertial modes, and elliptical instability. He develops computational tools to predict modal frequencies of rotating fluid bodies and conducts experimental validation using custom apparatus. Key objectives include refining Earth models to match observed frequencies and investigating alternative dynamo mechanisms for planetary magnetic fields. Publication Trends: Analysis of his 2004-2021 publications reveals consistent emphasis on rotational fluid dynamics in planetary cores and stellar interiors. Dominant themes include inertial mode characterization, elliptical instability as a dynamo energy source (notably for Mars' ancient magnetic field), and gravity mode analysis in stars. His methodology integrates theoretical modeling, numerical computation, and experimental validation. Grants & Supervision: Secured significant funding including an NSERC grant of $175,000 (extended 2015) for 'Dynamics of the Earth' and a Canadian Space Agency grant of $249,862 (2006) for the MOMENT Mars project. Supervised Master's students Md. Kamruzzaman, Ali Moradi, Hossein Naseri, and Michel Nzikou. Experimental Facility: Leads the Experimental Geodynamics Lab featuring a state-of-the-art rotating global apparatus with Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) capabilities, enabling direct observation of fluid core dynamics through illuminated horizontal planes and remote-controlled seismic simulations.
Massimiliano Colarieti Tosti is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, working within the Division of Biomedical Imaging. His academic responsibilities include teaching multiple courses in medical imaging, radiation physics, and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on the intersection of medical physics, imaging technology, and computational methods for healthcare applications. Dr. Colarieti Tosti's research interests span several critical areas in biomedical imaging and medical physics. His work primarily focuses on medical imaging systems , particularly in tomographic reconstruction techniques for modalities like PET and SPECT. He has made significant contributions to radiation physics and radiation therapy , developing methods for proton range monitoring and gamma imaging. His research also extends to computational hemodynamics , where he applies patient-specific flow simulations to cardiovascular applications. Additional areas of expertise include radiation detection , scintillator development , and contrast agent technology for multimodal imaging. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing medical imaging technologies through innovative computational approaches. His work shows a clear trajectory from fundamental research in radiation detection and crystal physics toward increasingly clinical applications. Key trends include the development of advanced reconstruction algorithms for PET imaging, the application of computational fluid dynamics to cardiovascular diagnostics, and the creation of novel imaging hardware for radiation therapy monitoring. His research consistently bridges the gap between theoretical physics and practical medical applications, with increasing emphasis on patient-specific modeling and clinical validation. Dr. Colarieti Tosti has been actively involved in academic teaching and curriculum development. He serves as course responsible and examiner for several key courses including Ionising Radiation Imaging, Radiation Physics and Biology, and Radiation Therapy. His teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to training the next generation of medical engineers and physicists through courses covering 3D Image Reconstruction, Medical Imaging Systems, and Simulation Methods in Medical Engineering.
E. Groot Jebbink is an Assistant Professor at the Multi-Modality Medical Imaging (M3i) group within the Department of Biomedical Imaging & Sensing at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente. He maintains an active secondment at the Department of Vascular Surgery, Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem, bridging engineering and clinical vascular surgery. Education: PhD in Technical Medicine (2017), University of Twente, supervised by Prof. Michel Reijnen and Prof. Michel Versluis. Technical Medicine degree (2006-2013), University of Twente. His research focuses on cardiovascular biomechanics, specifically blood flow-stent interactions to enhance stent durability and patient outcomes in vascular pathologies. He employs laser particle image velocimetry for in vitro flow simulation using realistic phantoms and high-frame-rate contrast-enhanced ultrasound for in vivo blood flow quantification. His work targets aortoiliac peripheral arterial disease and abdominal aortic aneurysms, combining translational engineering with clinical vascular surgery. Publications reveal a strong emphasis on developing novel imaging modalities for patient-specific cardiovascular characterization, mechanical analysis of stent-graft systems, and real-time blood flow dynamics. Key themes include biomechanical modeling, polymer-stent interactions, and advanced ultrasound techniques for clinical diagnostics. Current Projects and Grants: Stichting Lijf en Leven project : Blood flow and disease progression in aortoiliac peripheral arterial disease. ADEAR : In vivo endograft deformation and blood flow interaction (funded by Connecting Industries Call/Terumo Aortic). 2ACP : Polymer visualization optimization and stent-graft mechanics (funded by TKI-LSH PPP/Health Holland/TripleMed Bv). Ultra-x-treme : 3D ultrasound blood flow quantification with biomechanical models (funded by NWO Perspectief/industry partners). Vortecs : 2D blood flow quantification with/without contrast agents (funded by NWO OTP/Philips/Medtronic). Dr. Groot Jebbink operates within the TechMed Centre ecosystem, utilizing the Physics of Fluids group's in vitro facilities and Rijnstate Hospital's clinical infrastructure. His work integrates flow circuit simulations, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and real-time deformation analysis to advance vascular intervention technologies.
Dr. Anna Socka is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of German Philology within the Faculty of Languages at the University of Gdańsk, a position she has held since December 2003. Her academic work focuses on theoretical and contrastive linguistics with special emphasis on modality, evidentiality, and Polish-German language comparison. Education: PhD in German Linguistics from University of Cologne (1995-2003), nostrified by University of Gdańsk MA in German Philology from Catholic University of Lublin (1988-1994) Dr. Socka's research centers on the intricate relationships between modality and evidentiality, particularly reportative expressions, and their connections to aspectuality. Her work extensively explores pragmatic dimensions including conversational implicatures, contrastive Polish-German linguistics, and specialized areas like Mennonite cemetery epigraphy. She employs both theoretical frameworks and corpus-based methodologies to analyze how modal and evidential markers function across discourse contexts and grammatical structures. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with significant contributions to understanding reportative constructions, hearsay particles, and the syntax-semantics interface in German and Polish. Recent work (2020-2025) shows increasing focus on corpus-based analysis of modal-aspectual interactions and evidential marking systems. Scientific Recognition: Individual Rector's Award of the third degree for doctoral dissertation Dr. Socka maintains active scholarly engagement through numerous international conference presentations (over 25 between 2004-2025), particularly at events organized by the Societas Linguistica Europaea and German linguistics associations. She has served on research teams with notable linguists like Prof. Björn Wiemer and participates in multiple scholarly organizations including the Mitteleuropäischer Germanistenverein and Societas Linguistica Europaea. Her methodological approach combines rigorous theoretical analysis with empirical corpus studies, contributing significantly to the understanding of modal and evidential phenomena in Germanic and Slavic languages.
