جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mark Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Language ideologies
• Educational linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Lewis serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Swarthmore College. He holds a PhD in Educational Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Educational Studies and Linguistics from Swarthmore College. His research focuses on language ideologies in educational settings, exploring how tacit understandings of language shape pedagogical practices and marginalize students. Lewis bridges sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, and educational studies to analyze teacher negotiations of language policies. His career includes school district-based roles in Philadelphia and William Penn School District, where he worked on English Learner programs and data-driven instructional strategies. Lewis has taught at Swarthmore and contributed to national discussions on language education equity through over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 2010. Key research themes include bilingual education equity, sociopolitical emergence in language diversity frameworks, and the interplay between language policies and student marginalization. His work critiques conventional error-correction paradigms and advocates for more contextually responsive pedagogical approaches.

• Image Analysis
• Pattern Recognition
• Document Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Christian Clausner is a Research Fellow at the University of Salford, affiliated with the School of Science, Engineering & Environment and the Informatics research center. He holds a part-time PhD in Computer Science, completed in parallel with his academic role. His research focuses on image analysis, pattern recognition, and document analysis, with a particular emphasis on OCR technology, historical document digitization, and semantic metadata frameworks. Education: Studied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence in Germany. Professional Experience: Joined academia in 2009 after private sector work, specializing in technical workflows for large-scale document digitization projects. Research Highlights: Developed NAME XML for entity-relation tagging, contributed to OCR evaluation tools, and led initiatives like the 1961 UK Census digitization and crowdsourcing for tabular data extraction. He co-chaired HIP workshops in 2021 and 2023, advancing historical document processing standards. Key Projects: WaterAGRI (2020–2024), Europeana Newspapers OCR workflow, and the Medical Officer of Health Reports scoping study. His work bridges computer science and cultural heritage, addressing challenges in text recognition, layout analysis, and semantic labeling.

Melissa Kagenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Game Studies
• Walking Simulators
• Wandering
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Melissa Kagen is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Interactive Media & Game Development Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Her academic journey includes previous roles as Assistant Professor of Communication at Curry College (2020–present), Visiting Scholar at MIT’s Game Lab (2019–2020), and Assistant Professor at Bangor University (UK, 2017–2019). She holds a Ph.D. in German Studies from Stanford University (2016), an M.A. in Humanities from the University of Chicago (2010), and a B.A. in Literary Arts from Brown University (2009). Her research focuses on game studies, walking simulators, and wandering, examining themes like postcolonialism, queerness, and death studies. She is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Gaming & Virtual Worlds and has published widely in academic journals and popular outlets like The Guardian and Sidequest . Her book Wandering Games (MIT Press, 2022) explores non-combat games and their cultural implications. Dr. Kagen teaches courses on game design, gaming industries, and death in games. She has also directed operas, including Don Giovanni and Die Fledermaus , and co-founded the Stanford Code Poetry Slam. Her work bridges academia, industry, and performance, emphasizing critical play and ethical design. Professional highlights include grants from DAAD and the Stanford Arts Institute, and her involvement with organizations like the Digital Games Research Association (DiGRA) and Boston FIG. Her contributions to game studies have been recognized through invited lectures at institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Tufts University.

Michele Backمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Discourse Analysis
• Language Teacher Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michele Back is an Associate Professor of World Languages Education at the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education. She specializes in Spanish, Quechua varieties, and Portuguese instruction, focusing on teacher development, global citizenship, and multilingual pedagogies. Her research explores intersections of race, discourse, identity construction, and translanguaging in educational contexts. Her expertise includes designing curricula that integrate cultural excavation and intercultural awareness, particularly through study abroad programs. She has published extensively in leading journals like the Modern Language Journal and TESOL Quarterly, and co-authored key texts such as Racialization and Language: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Perú and Racismo y lenguaje . Dr. Back teaches courses including EDCI 5890 (Educational Linguistics) and EDCI 4205W (Methods of World Language Instruction). She emphasizes translanguaging strategies to support emergent bilingual learners and promotes collective responsibility in multilingual school environments. Her work bridges theoretical discourse analysis with practical classroom applications, particularly in rural and emergency education contexts. Her recent research highlights challenges faced by world language educators during the pandemic, including disparities in student teaching experiences. She advocates for equitable access to language education through innovative pedagogies and community engagement.

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Language Transfer
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Mos is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD) within the Department of Communication and Cognition. Her research focuses on linguistic mental representations, particularly frequency-driven and context-dependent structures, and their role in language processing and evaluation. She examines how implicit/explicit knowledge of word usage influences interpretation and judgment, with applications to bilingualism, second language acquisition, and digital communication. Her expertise spans morphology, cognitive linguistics, and language transfer. Current projects include studies on open access publishing ethics, valence framing in social media, and originality in online dating profiles. She supervises four PhD students: Marie Barking, Julie Han, Véronique Verhagen, and Tess van der Zanden. Key research areas include: Language transfer mechanisms in bilinguals Morphological awareness interventions Perception of linguistic errors in digital contexts Affordances of multimodal communication Usage-based linguistic theories Recent work highlights innovative approaches to corpus-based judgment analysis and experimental designs combining psycholinguistic methods with social perception studies. Her research often integrates data from diverse populations, including unaccompanied refugee minors and language learners.

Muhammad Mahbubur Rahmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pediatrics and Biostatistics/Bioinformatics at Children's National Hospital. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with postdoctoral training at NIH and Johns Hopkins University in AI/ML and NLP. His research integrates artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and machine learning to address challenges in child mental health, including ADHD prediction, misinformation detection, and clinical decision support. His work applies advanced computational techniques to healthcare data and social media analysis. Recent publications demonstrate applications in wearables for ADHD monitoring, critical event prediction in pediatrics, and AI ethics in mental health. His research leverages large-scale datasets to develop innovative tools for child well-being.

Yvonne Dalyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Human Rights Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Yvonne Daly is a Professor of Criminal Law and Evidence at the School of Law and Government , Dublin City University. She co-directs the Irish Méndez Centre for Investigative Interviewing and serves as Vice-Chair of COST Action 22128 - ImpleMendez , advancing global implementation of the Mendez Principles on investigative interviewing. BCL (University College Cork), PhD (Trinity College Dublin) Specializes in criminal evidence and procedure , focusing on effective criminal defence , legal regulation of investigations , and individual rights protection during police custody. Her research combines doctrinal , comparative , and empirical approaches to examine law in action. Key contributions include foundational work on legal assistance in police custody , right to silence , and improperly obtained evidence , directly influencing EU-wide training programs for criminal defence lawyers. Recent publications include Police Custody in Ireland (Routledge, 2024), a comprehensive analysis of Irish custody practices, and Criminal Defence Representation at Garda Stations (Bloomsbury, 2023). She co-edited the Routledge Handbook of Irish Criminology (2015) and Teaching Evidence Law: Contemporary Trends (2020), showcasing her pedagogical innovations. Scientific contributions include: 2024: Analysis of fair trial jurisprudence in Director of Public Prosecutions v JD 2022: Studies on silence inferences and special measures under the Criminal Evidence Act 1992 2021: Comparative examinations of right to silence in EU jurisdictions She led EU-funded projects SUPRALAT and EmpRiSe , developing custodial legal training for professionals across Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, Scotland, Lithuania, Spain, and Poland.

• Biomedical Image Analysis
• Digital Image and Video Processing
• Dynamically Reconfigurable Architectures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pattichis Marios is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Radiology at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He directs the Image and Video Processing and Communications Lab (ivPCL) and serves on the board of the FPGA Mission Assurance Center (FMAC). His research focuses on biomedical image analysis, dynamically reconfigurable architectures, and educational technology for underrepresented student groups. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (UT Austin, 1998), dual bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Computer Sciences (UT Austin, 1991). He has taught 15 courses across multiple universities and secured $15.9M in research funding from NSF, AFRL, and NIH. Research areas include CAD systems for medical imaging, explainable AI, and large-scale video analytics in clinical and educational settings. Developed AM-FM representations for image/video features and contributed to solar image analysis methodologies. Awards: EAMBES Fellow (2022), Harrison Faculty Excellence Award (2006), Best Paper Award (AIAI06), Teacher of the Year (UNM ECE). Current projects include the AOLME educational initiative and the DRASTIC adaptive video processing platform. He edits special issues in IEEE journals and Teachers College Record.

Amanda Sladekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition Pedagogy
• Literacy Studies
• World Englishes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Sladek is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), within the College of Fine Arts and Humanities. She serves as an editor for special issues in academic journals and teaches courses ranging from first-year composition to advanced rhetoric theory. Her research focuses on antiracism, linguistic justice, and innovative pedagogical strategies in writing instruction. Dr. Sladek holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Kansas (2016) and a B.A. in English and Psychology from Midland University (2011). Her scholarship bridges writing studies, literacy theory, and sociolinguistics, with recent work addressing gendered language in academic discourse and digital tools for teaching language variation. Her courses include ENG100A (English for Academic Purposes), ENG303 (Introduction to Linguistics), and specialized topics such as 'Rural Literacies' and 'Writing Instruction and Multiple Literacies.' She has contributed to pedagogical resources like NCTE's Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition and co-edited a special issue on writing studies and historical English language studies. Publications highlight her commitment to inclusive education, including studies on translingual grammar pedagogy and autoethnographic methods to combat linguistic prejudice. Her work has appeared in Composition Studies , Across the Disciplines , and Teaching Language Variation .

Amir Kalanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Literacy
• Critical Writing Studies
• Multilingual Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amir Kalan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) at McGill University, located in Montréal. His research focuses on the sociological dimensions of literacy, particularly for minoritized and racialized students in multicultural contexts. He holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacies Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, and a Master of Teaching from the same institution. His work integrates discourse analysis, ethnography, and arts-based inquiry to examine literacy practices beyond institutional norms. Key research areas include narrative sovereignty in Indigenous contexts, decolonizing literacy theories, and writing practices during crises such as pandemics or displacement. He leads projects funded by SSHRC, including studies on narrative sovereignty with Wapikoni Mobile and de-Westernizing literacy concepts like translanguaging. Education: Ph.D., Language and Literacies Education (2018), University of Toronto Master of Teaching (2013), University of Toronto Dr. Kalan’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on philosophy, sociology, and literary theory. He advocates for equity in writing education through creative academic genres like poetic scholarship. His recent publications explore crisis writing, multilingual pedagogies, and the intersection of literacy with social justice. He supervises doctoral and master’s students in areas such as translingual practices, urban immigrant experiences, and language policy. Awards & Grants: SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (The Writingworld Project) SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (Narrative Sovereignty) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (Decolonial Literacy Research) Labs & Collaborations: Active partnerships with Indigenous organizations like Wapikoni Mobile and global education networks. His work often involves community-based research to center marginalized voices in knowledge production.

Julie E McAdamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Children's Literature
• Multicultural Education
• TESOL
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Julie E McAdam is a Senior Lecturer in Language and Literacies at the University of Glasgow’s School of Education. Her work focuses on children’s literature as a tool for fostering inclusive education, intercultural understanding, and social change. She has led initiatives such as the Children’s Literature in Critical Contexts of Displacement project, exploring how stories and arts-based practices create safe spaces for displaced children. McAdam is also a co-investigator on the AHRC-funded CUSP Network Plus , addressing sustainable peace through cultural interventions. Education: Background in Education and Literacy Studies (specific qualifications not detailed here). Affiliations: Member of the Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA) Executive Committee Editorial Board Member of Children’s Literature in English Language Education Journal Research Interests: McAdam’s research bridges children’s literature, migration, and pedagogy. She examines how visual narratives and multicultural texts empower marginalized communities, particularly through projects like Visual Journeys and Journeys from Images to Words . Her work emphasizes storytelling as a means to disrupt negative discourses and promote empathy. Grants & Awards: Recipient of the Edward B. Fry Literacy Award (2015) for Visual Journeys through Wordless Narratives PI on projects such as Children’s Literature and International Safe Spaces (2018) and Arabic Picturebooks (2017) Teaching & Mentorship: Convenes courses like Reframing Literacy for the 21st Century and Texts for Diversity , emphasizing practical, community-engaged assessments. Supervises PhD students exploring themes like bilingual learning, LGBTQ+ representation in literature, and refugee education. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with NGOs like Oxfam Italia and the European Commission on projects such as Portfolio of Integration , aiming to strengthen literacy and cultural mediation practices worldwide.

Harish Tayyar Madabushiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Harish Tayyar Madabushi is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human and the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning group. His research focuses on Large Language Models (LLMs), their mechanisms, and applications in bias mitigation, speech-to-text systems, and construction grammar integration. He previously held an Honorary Research Fellow position at the University of Birmingham (2021–2024). Madabushi's work bridges computational linguistics and AI ethics, addressing challenges like regional dialect adaptation in public services and healthcare applications. He leads the Wyser project, funded by Innovate UK, aiming to reduce bias in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems. His research has been featured in foundational discussions at the UK AI Safety Summit and contributes to UN SDGs related to innovation and sustainable development. He supervises doctoral students in areas such as neuro-symbolic AI and explainable NLP, offering projects funded by ART-AI. His publications span conferences like ACL, COLING, and LREC-COLING, with over 45 peer-reviewed outputs. He actively collaborates internationally, addressing multilingual, code-switched, and specialized lexical learning challenges in LLMs.

Alice Tonioloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Artificial Intelligence
• Argumentation Theory
• Human-AI Interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alice Toniolo is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews' School of Computer Science. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, argumentation theory, human-AI interaction, and multi-agent systems. She leads projects exploring deliberation dialogues, planning frameworks, and collaborative intelligence analysis tools like CISpaces.org. Her work bridges formal models with real-world applications in education technology, healthcare, and spatial cognition. Research interests include argumentation schemes, provenance tracking, and normative systems in AI. She supervises PhD students in topics like diverse planning and AR-based learning. Toniolo has published over 40 peer-reviewed works, with recent contributions in CHI, IEEE Transactions, and AI journals. Her projects are funded by grants from the Scottish Funding Council and the Carnegie Trust. She collaborates internationally on tools for collaborative analysis, AR learning environments, and explainable AI systems. Notable contributions include the VocabulARy AR vocabulary tool, Deb8 dialogue analysis software, and the AIF-EL ontology for argument interchange. Current work emphasizes mitigating algorithmic loafing in AI teams and adaptive guidance in AR educational systems. She actively participates in initiatives like the UN Sustainable Development Goals through AI-driven solutions. Key Projects : Argumentation-Based Training (2020), Don't Make a Wave (2017), CISpaces Toolkit Tools : CISpaces.org, Deb8, Write Reason, AIF-EL ontology Grants : Scottish Funding Council, Carnegie Trust Labs/Teams: Core contributor to the CISpaces collaboration platform and the School's AI research group. Engages in interdisciplinary work across computer science, philosophy, and education.

Paul Vogtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Developmental Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Vogt is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Department of Artificial Intelligence within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a secondary appointment in the Robotics and Image-Guided Minimally-Invasive Surgery group at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). His research focuses on social robotics, human-robot interaction, developmental robotics, and cognitive science, with applications in healthcare and education. Key research initiatives include coordination of the EU-funded L2TOR project, which explores social robots as second language tutors for children. He has also contributed to studies on gesture design for robots, cross-cultural language development in infants, and ethical considerations in educational robotics. Vogt’s work bridges artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary collaboration across linguistics, developmental psychology, and robotics engineering. His research has been published in journals such as Infant Behavior and Development , ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction , and International Journal of Social Robotics . He has supervised multiple academic projects, including a thesis on morally justified robot integration in education. Current affiliations include the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence, and he collaborates with international teams across Europe and Mozambique. His lab focuses on practical applications of social robotics to address societal challenges in education and healthcare.

Stefan Goetzeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Speech Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Goetze is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the Speech and Hearing (SpandH) research group. He previously held a Senior Lecturer position from 2020 to 2025. He earned his Dipl.-Ing. (2004) and Dr.-Ing. (2013) in Electrical/Communication Engineering from the University of Bremen, Germany. Prior to his academic role at Sheffield, he led departments at the Fraunhofer-Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT in Oldenburg, Germany, including the "Audio System Technology for Audiology and Assistive Systems" and "Automatic Speech Recognition" groups. His research focuses on machine learning, signal processing, and assistive technologies, particularly in speech enhancement, dereverberation, and hearing aid systems. He supervises multiple PhD students and has contributed to grants such as the "Participatory co-design of a platform for collecting atypical speech data" (2022). His work spans acoustic event detection, audiovisual processing, and medical applications of speech technology. Key research interests include robust speech recognition in reverberant environments, noise reduction, and the application of deep learning to audio challenges. Notable publications address speech separation models, metric-driven enhancement, and active learning for sound classification. Collaborations include projects on assistive living technologies and healthcare communication systems.