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Yota Dimitriadiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
• Online Learning
• Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yota Dimitriadi is a Professor at the University of Reading's Institute of Education, specializing in Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) and Inclusive Education. She holds multiple roles including Early Career Teaching Fellow (2010), PGCE Primary Module Leader, and PhD Supervisor. Her research focuses on digital literacy, special educational needs, gender studies, and participatory research with children. She has led projects such as the KTP collaboration with World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and organized events like the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences. Education background includes extensive work in ICT integration in education, with a PhD in educational technology (not explicitly stated but inferred from career trajectory). Research interests span robotics in education, online learning, and disability studies. She supervises PhD students on topics like mobile learning in Oman and autism education in Saudi Arabia. Publications emphasize TEL applications in diverse contexts, including mobile learning challenges in Oman and social stories for autistic students. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors and serves on editorial boards of journals like the International Journal of University Teaching and Faculty Development. Advisory roles include External Examiner for PGCE courses at Swansea Metropolitan University and Southampton University. She leads initiatives like the Widening Participation Fund project addressing Computer Science teacher attrition rates. Her work with Equity, Inclusion and Improvement Research Group highlights commitment to inclusive education policies. Collaborations with institutions like the School of Systems Engineering reflect interdisciplinary research approaches.

Vinitra Swamyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Explainable AI
• Machine Learning for Education
• Multimodal Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vinitra Swamy is a Postdoctoral Researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the ML4ED Lab (Machine Learning for Education) and the MLO Lab (Machine Learning and Optimization Group). She holds a PhD in Computer Science from EPFL and a Master's and Bachelor's from UC Berkeley, graduating at 20 as the youngest recipient in UC Berkeley's history. Her research focuses on explainable AI, human-centric machine learning, and education technology. She has held roles as a lead engineer at Microsoft AI (ONNX framework) and served as a lecturer at UC Berkeley and UW Seattle. Vinitra's work bridges technical innovation with societal impact, exemplified by projects like MEDITRON-70B (medical LLMs) and iLLuMinaTE (actionable explanations for students). She has received multiple awards, including the 2024 G-Research PhD Prize and Rising Stars in Data Science recognition. Key contributions include interpretable neural architectures (InterpretCC), bias analysis in LLMs, and multimodal learning systems (MultiModN). Her research emphasizes practical applications in education and healthcare, with a focus on user-centered design and ethical AI practices.

David Zeitlynمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology of Religion
• Visual Anthropology
• West/Central African Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor David Zeitlyn is a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Wolfson College. His research focuses on the anthropology of religion, visual anthropology, West/Central African studies, sociolinguistics, and the role of technology in decision-making. He has conducted extensive fieldwork among the Mambila in Cameroon since 1985, exploring topics such as divination, kinship, and the history of photography. His work integrates multimedia and digital tools to analyze archives and museum collections, including collaborations with the Pitt Rivers Museum. Zeitlyn has supervised numerous doctoral students, many focusing on African studies, visual repatriation of cultural materials, and the social impact of ICT. His publications include seminal works like An Anthropological Toolkit (2022) and Mambila Divination (2020). He has held prestigious roles, including the Evans-Pritchard Lectureship at All Souls College (2003-2004). His research also addresses ethical challenges in archiving and data sharing, advocating for 'Augustinian archival openness.' Key themes in his work include the interplay between technology and culture, the documentation of endangered languages, and the analysis of photographic archives as cultural artifacts. He has received funding from AHRC and JISC for projects like 'Facing the Future' (2013), exploring digital archiving and cultural representation.

Leslie E. Seawrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intercultural Technical Writing
• Transnational Higher Education
• Professional Workplace Writing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leslie E. Seawright is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Missouri State University. She holds a PhD (2012), MA (2008) from the University of Arkansas, and a BA (1999) from the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on intercultural technical writing, transnational higher education, professional workplace writing, police writing, and technical writing pedagogy. She has published extensively on topics such as cultural competence in global contexts and the role of design in effective documentation. Notable works include Genre of Power: Police Report Writers and Readers in the Justice System (2017) and edited volumes on transnational education. Dr. Seawright received the 2020 Award for Excellence in Study Away Programming for her work in cultural competence. Her teaching and research emphasize practical applications of writing in global and professional settings. Her professional experience includes academic writing, international collaboration projects, and curriculum development. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Business Communication Research and Practice and IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication . Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world challenges in communication across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Tunde Szecsiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingual Education
• Heritage Language Maintenance
• Early Childhood Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tunde Szecsi is a Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Her work focuses on bilingual education, heritage language maintenance, early childhood education, and global perspectives in teacher training. She holds a Ph.D. and has extensive experience in curriculum design and international educational partnerships. Her research explores topics such as intercultural competence through digital storytelling, strategies for teaching emergent bilinguals, and the impact of undergraduate research experiences on career readiness. Notable projects include service-learning initiatives with animal welfare organizations and studies on displaced Puerto Rican students post-Hurricane Maria. Szecsi’s publications emphasize pedagogical leadership in diverse educational settings, sustainability integration in curricula, and innovative approaches to language assessment for English learners. She advocates for culturally responsive teaching and has collaborated internationally on early childhood education reforms. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to enhance teacher preparedness in multicultural and multilingual environments. Key themes include leveraging technology for global learning, fostering community engagement, and addressing systemic barriers in education access.

Anika Großمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Database Systems
• Knowledge Graphs
• Ontologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Anika Groß is a Professor for Database Systems and Programming at the Department of Computer Science and Languages at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Köthen, Germany. She holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2014) and has held roles as a PostDoc in strategic research at Daimler AG and as a research assistant at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Bioinformatics (IZBI). She is actively involved in academic governance, serving on the faculty council, board of examiners, and various sustainability and research data management committees. Her research focuses on database systems, knowledge graphs, and ontology engineering, with applications in environmental science, medicine, and material sciences. Education - PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Computer Science, University of Leipzig (2014) - Diploma in Bioinformatics, MLU Halle-Wittenberg (2007) - Postdoctoral research at University of Leipzig's Database Group (2008–2013) Research Interests Her work emphasizes temporal graphs, ontology evolution, and semantic data integration. She develops tools like Region Evolution eXplorer (REX) and contributes to projects such as AgriRestore (ecosystem restoration) and MeineWaldKI (AI-based forest monitoring). Her recent focus includes wearable device applications in healthcare and digital twins for lithium value chains. Recent Research Trends Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of knowledge graphs in agriculture and environmental science, leveraging temporal analysis and machine learning for tasks like chemical transformation prediction and bladder monitoring. She also explores cross-lingual semantic annotations in medical forms and holistic clustering of linked data. Professional Roles - Executive Committee Member, GI Database Systems Group - Fellow, Institute for Technologies and Economics of Lithium (ITEL) - Co-Chair of multiple workshops including FGDB-Workshop @ LWDA 2018 and BigDS@BTW 2017 Labs & Collaborations She leads research teams in projects funded by DFG, European Union (EFRE), and ITEL, collaborating with organizations like Daimler AG and ANU. Her lab focuses on advancing database systems and interdisciplinary data science applications.

Diana Mezaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Global Education
• Family Engagement in P-12 Education
• Diversity in Higher Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diana Meza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities at James Madison University's College of Education. She serves as Director of the JMU Dual Master’s Degree in Education partnership with the University of Salamanca, Spain, focusing on Spanish Language and Culture for Educators. Originally from Colombia, she holds a Ph.D. in Multilingual/Multicultural Education from George Mason University, an M.S.Ed. in Adult Education from JMU, and a B.B.A. in Business Administration from JMU. Her research emphasizes global education initiatives, family engagement strategies in K-12 settings, and equity in higher education systems. She has extensive teaching experience in Spanish language instruction, ESL for adult learners, and educational theory. Professional service includes leadership in international academic collaborations and diversity-focused educational programming. Dr. Meza’s academic background combines business, education, and multicultural studies, informing her interdisciplinary approach to addressing educational inequities. Her work bridges theory and practice through community engagement and跨cultural educational partnerships.

Shuo Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Analytics
• Interpretable Deep Learning
• Text Mining
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shuo Yu is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University, and serves as the Wetherbe Professor in Management Information Systems. He directs the MIS Doctoral Program and teaches courses such as Big Data Security, Information Security, and Data Analytics Tools. Yu holds a PhD from the University of Arizona (Management Information Systems) and a BBA from Tsinghua University (Information Management). His research focuses on data science applications in healthcare analytics, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Key areas include interpretable deep learning, text mining, and mobile health technologies. Notable projects include SilverLink, a smart home monitoring system for senior care using wearable sensors and machine learning. Yu’s publications span journals like MIS Quarterly and IEEE Transactions, emphasizing innovations in health profiling, fall prevention, and recommendation systems. His work integrates techniques such as Hidden Markov Models, Generative Adversarial Networks, and Bayesian networks. No scientific awards are listed. He is actively involved in advising doctoral students and contributes to the Association for Information Systems (AIS).

Synodi Evanthiaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Childhood Education
• Comparative Education
• Teachers' Professionalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Synodi Evanthia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Preschool Education at the University of Crete. Her work focuses on comparative early childhood education with specialties in teachers' professionalism, initial teacher education, children's rights, and curriculum design. She holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (2001) and a BA from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1994). Her research explores cross-cultural educational practices in countries like Greece, Scotland, Ireland, and Scandinavia. Key themes include play-based learning, language development in early years, and implementation of children's rights within educational frameworks. She has conducted comparative studies on pedagogical approaches in diverse cultural contexts, emphasizing participatory education models. Publications highlight analysis of early childhood curricula, teacher training methodologies, and policy implementation challenges. Notable works examine child participation in educational decision-making and cross-national comparisons of playfulness in kindergarten settings. No awards or grants were explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her academic service includes curriculum development work and educational policy analysis.

Prasad Tadepalliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prasad Tadepalli is a Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University, serving as the AI Graduate Program Director. He is affiliated with the Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, reinforcement learning, and automated planning, with impactful contributions to explainable AI and natural language processing. Tadepalli holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and M.Tech/B.Tech degrees from Indian institutions. He has authored over 100 papers, organized international conferences, and received awards such as the AAAI Outstanding Paper Award (2013) and ICAPS Best Student Paper (2009). Education: Ph.D. (Rutgers University, 1990), M.Tech (IIT Madras, 1981), B.Tech (Regional Engineering College, 1979) His research focuses on advancing AI through techniques like relational planning, reinforcement learning, and interpretable models. Recent work includes integrating planning and RL for multiagent systems and developing explainable models via tree ensemble compression. His articles highlight contributions to time-series imputation, adversarial attacks on bandits, and chess rating estimation using CNN-LSTM networks. Awards: AAAI Outstanding Paper Award (2013), ICAPS Best Student Paper (2009) Tadepalli emphasizes independent thinking in students and has advised numerous researchers. His work bridges theoretical AI with practical applications, such as robotics and data-driven decision-making.

Xiaojun Yuanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Computer Interaction
• Information Retrieval
• User Interface Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaojun (Jenny) Yuan is an Associate Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York, within the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information Retrieval, emphasizing user interface design and human information behavior. She has secured grants from institutions like the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the New York State Education Department. Dr. Yuan holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside advanced degrees in Statistics and Computer Science. She actively contributes to professional committees (e.g., ACM SIGIR, ASIS&T) and editorial boards, including the Aslib Journal of Information Management and Annual Review of Information Science and Technology . Her work addresses technology accessibility, pandemic response systems, and inclusive design for marginalized populations. Her research spans decades, with notable contributions to voice search optimization, cultural aspects of interface design, and technology adoption patterns during crises. Recent studies investigate algorithmic fairness, privacy concerns in aging populations, and pandemic-era educational technology. Dr. Yuan's interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, sociology, and public health to tackle real-world challenges like health equity and emergency preparedness. Grants: Institute of Museum and Library Services, SUNY Seed Grant, NY State Education Department Editorial Roles: Aslib Journal of Information Management, Annual Review of Information Science and Technology Professional Memberships: ASIS&T, ACM, IEEE Her publications highlight trends in conversational search systems, gamified learning tools, and the societal impacts of AI. Ongoing research explores culturally responsive keyboard designs and pandemic data visualization for underrepresented groups.

• Educational Psychology
• Literacy Development
• Writing Instruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steve Graham is a distinguished academic researcher specializing in writing development, educational psychology, and literacy instruction. His work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for students with learning difficulties, cross-cultural educational practices, and the integration of reading and writing instruction. Currently categorized as a 'Researcher (past),' his contributions remain influential in understanding writing processes, teacher practices, and interventions for struggling writers. Research Interests: Writing instruction and pedagogical strategies Educational interventions for students with learning disabilities Cross-cultural studies in literacy development Teacher efficacy and professional development Articles Overview: His recent work explores handwriting's role in writing quality (2022), teacher practices for deaf students (2021), and meta-analyses on reading-writing correlations (2020). Key themes include formative assessment, motivation, and policy implications for educational practices. Labs/Teams: While no formal lab affiliations are noted in the text, his collaborations span international educational contexts, including Norway, Chile, and China.

• 20th-21st Century Polish Literature
• Literary Theory
• Poetry Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Małgorzata Gorczyńska is a researcher at the University of Wrocław's Institute of Polish Philology , affiliated with the Department of Polish Literature of the 20th and 21st Centuries . Her work focuses on modernist and contemporary Polish poetry, particularly the oeuvre of Tomasz Różycki and Bolesław Leśmian, employing non-hermeneutic and sensory analytical frameworks. Research Interests : Non-hermeneutic verse analysis, intertextuality in Różycki's works, somatic metaphors, Czech-Polish literary exchanges, and sensory representation in Polish modernism. Publications highlight studies on litanic forms, philosophical theodicies in poetry, and critical reception of Leśmian's modernism. Collaborative works include edited volumes like Wyobraźnia i pedanteria (2008). Methodology bridges cognitive theory, cultural studies, and literary semiotics, notably in analyzing Gumbrecht's theoretical frameworks and their application to Polish poetry.

• Applied English Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine S. Sing is a linguist and educator affiliated with the Department of English Studies at the University of Siegen, Germany. She holds a PhD from the University of Regensburg, focusing on American presidential rhetoric and ideological discourse. Her research integrates discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, and cognitive linguistics, with specialization in ESP (English for Specific Purposes), second language writing, and business communication. She has taught at multiple institutions, including the Universities of Vienna, Giessen, and Heidelberg, as well as the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Her ongoing post-doctoral project examines technicality in L2 student writing through corpus and qualitative analysis. Key research areas include Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), critical discourse analysis (CDA), and the role of English as an international lingua franca (ELF). She actively publishes on topics such as multimodal discourse analysis, academic writing pedagogy, and the intersection of business communication and multilingualism. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Regensburg Masters in General Linguistics, University of Poitiers Undergraduate Studies in English/French/German, University of Heidelberg Her teaching spans courses on corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, business English, and academic writing. She has contributed to interdisciplinary research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Cultures of Lying' at the University of Regensburg.

Rocio Rosalesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Autism Studies
• Staff Training and Treatment Integrity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rocio Rosales serves as an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies within the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in autism intervention, with a particular focus on supporting culturally and linguistically diverse families who face barriers in accessing services. Dr. Rosales earned her educational credentials through a specialized path in behavior analysis: Ph.D. in Rehabilitation (Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis), Southern Illinois University - Carbondale MS in Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (2005) BA in Psychology, University of Nevada - Reno (2001) Her research program centers on evidence-based applications of behavior analysis across multiple domains. A significant portion examines how to effectively train teachers and paraprofessionals who work with children with autism spectrum disorder, ensuring treatment integrity in real-world settings. She has pioneered work challenging the misconception that bilingual environments confuse children with autism, demonstrating through her research that exposure to multiple languages actually enriches language development. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on cultural competence in behavior analysis, with particular attention to Latino families and multilingual environments. Her work consistently addresses practical implementation challenges in autism services while advancing theoretical understanding of verbal behavior acquisition in diverse populations. This research trajectory demonstrates her commitment to making behavior analytic services more accessible and effective for underserved communities. Dr. Rosales has received significant recognition for her contributions: Outstanding Mentor Award from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (2023) Award for Excellence in Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UMass Lowell (2023) Teaching Excellence Award from the Psychology Department (2023) Graduate Student Mentoring Award from UMass Lowell (2019) As an educator, she actively mentors both undergraduate and graduate students in research, particularly those training to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Her funded research portfolio includes substantial projects like the Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs grant (2021-2026) focused on interdisciplinary personnel preparation, a Signature Grant from The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, and a UMass Lowell Seed Grant for empowering culturally diverse families. Dr. Rosales frequently involves students in her research projects, creating valuable hands-on learning experiences while addressing critical gaps in autism service delivery.