جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Karen Websterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Special Education
• Literacy Instruction
• Curriculum and Program Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karen Webster is a Core Faculty member and Residency Program Lead in the Department of Education at Pacific Oaks College. With a strong background in special education and teacher preparation, she contributes significantly to programs for education specialists and multiple subject credential candidates. Education: B.A. in Psychology, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA (2004) M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction: Special Education, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA (2007) Ed.D. in Learning & Instruction: Concentration in Special Education, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (2015) Dr. Webster's research and teaching interests center on special education, literacy development, and effective pedagogical strategies for diverse learners. As a literacy specialist, she emphasizes multisensory instruction and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to ensure equitable access to curriculum. Her work supports both novice teachers and students with learning differences, particularly dyslexia. Her professional focus lies in teacher preparation and adult learning within higher education, especially in credentialing programs. She has conducted numerous workshops on reading instruction for non-proficient readers and integrates a growth mindset into her teaching philosophy. Dr. Webster has no listed scientific awards at this time. She advises in teacher residency and credential programs, supporting the development of future educators through structured fieldwork and pedagogical training. While specific grants are not mentioned, her work aligns with initiatives in special education reform and inclusive teaching practices. She is actively involved in curriculum design and program development for teacher education, particularly in integrating evidence-based literacy strategies and UDL frameworks into coursework and clinical practice.

Anna Kosovichevaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visual Perception
• Spatial Vision
• Eye Movements
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Kosovicheva is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she co-directs the Applied Perception and Psychophysics Laboratory (APPLY Lab) with Dr. Benjamin Wolfe. Her research integrates vision science with real-world applications, focusing on spatial vision, binocular vision, and eye movement dynamics. PhD in Psychology, University of California, Berkeley (2015) Postdoctoral Researcher, Northeastern University (2015-2020) Dr. Kosovicheva investigates how individual differences in fundamental visual processes impact real-world perception, including driving safety, digital text readability, and visual impairments like amblyopia and strabismus. Her work employs psychophysical methods, eye tracking, and naturalistic scene analysis to develop novel diagnostic tools and improve human-computer interaction. Recent publications explore the low-prevalence effect in road hazard detection, variable font readability, and peripheral binocular imbalances in amblyopia. Collaborations with Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at UofT demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Kosovicheva has secured multiple research grants, including an NSERC Discovery Grant and sponsored projects with Adobe, focusing on optimizing digital interfaces and understanding visual search efficiency. NEI F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship She supervises graduate students and teaches courses in perception, sensation, and visual cognition. The APPLY Lab team includes postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants working on translational vision science applications.

Adrian Førde Anderssonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multimodal Analysis
• Digital Cultural Communication
• Music Video Aesthetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adrian Førde Andersson is a Project Manager at the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Agder, with a focus on talent development and digital cultural communication. He works at Fluks - Center for Young Art and Culture, managing the Trafo.no online community for young artists, and serves as an Advisor at SFU CreaTeME, a center for creative technologies in music education. Since 2011, he has held administrative roles in the Faculty of Arts and Fine Arts, leading externally funded projects in cross-artistic collaborations and digital dissemination. Educational Background: Master in Media Studies, Visual Communication (2007), NTNU Bachelor in Humanities - Art, Media and Communication (2005), Roehampton University/NTNU His research interests span multimodality , digital media aesthetics , media influence , and cross-disciplinary collaborations , with a focus on youth engagement and creative technologies. He has contributed to textbooks on topics like media's role in youth development and digital cultural communication . His publications since 2007 explore multimodal perception , online communities , and media aesthetics , emphasizing the materiality of digital platforms and web-based storytelling techniques . He has also worked on Erasmus+ projects related to arts-ethnography intersections and pedagogical innovation. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his career includes roles in project administration, communication, and dissemination across initiatives like Cultiva Ekspress and Nordic Noise . He has been involved in academic governance as a Faculty Board Representative (2015-2023) and as Study Program Leader for the Master in Music Business and Management (2012-2017).

• Russian Linguistics
• Phonetics
• Language Teaching Methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Weronika Markowska is an Associate Professor at the Department of Slavic Linguistics, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. She holds two MA degrees in Theology (KUL, 2004) and Russian Philology (UMCS, 2006), complemented by postgraduate studies in Polish Law and Polish Language Teaching (2023). Her academic work focuses on Russian phonetics, pronunciation pedagogy, and multimodal language instruction. M.A., Theology (KUL, 1998-2004) M.A., Russian Philology (UMCS, 2002-2006) Postgraduate Studies, Polish Law (UMCS, 2022-2023) Postgraduate Studies, Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language (WSIP, 2021-2023) Her research explores phonetic challenges in Polish learners of Russian, holistic multimodal teaching approaches, and corpus linguistics applications. She has contributed to multiple academic publications on Russian phonetics and pedagogy. She also serves as a Polish language proficiency examiner for international learners. As an active academic, Dr. Markowska has been teaching Russian language courses at UMCS since 2011, including practical language instruction, descriptive grammar, and specialized topics in phonetics. She is a member of the Polish Neophilological Society and the Polish Association of Russian Language Teachers.

Agata Kulczykمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Graphic Design
• Information Graphics
• Socially Engaged Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agata Kulczyk is an Assistant Professor and Vice-Dean at the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Visual Communication, University of Arts in Poznań. Her academic leadership role includes overseeing curriculum development and faculty operations since the 2016/2017 academic year. She serves as co-founder of the pioneering Information Graphics Workshop, which facilitates collaborative projects between students and socio-economic stakeholders, focusing on socially engaged design solutions. Her research explores: Explanatory graphics and infographics for social advocacy Visual identity systems for cultural institutions Poster design as communicative artifacts Pedagogical approaches in graphic design education Intersections of data visualization and social campaigns Kulczyk's design portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with socio-cultural themes, particularly through Poznań Design Festival collaborations. Her works frequently employ offset and digital printing techniques to address topics ranging from legal systems and cultural identity to environmental awareness and anti-discrimination. The projects reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining design theory, social sciences, and community engagement. As workshop leader, she directs student projects aligning with artistic events and social campaigns, developing pedagogical frameworks for information graphics. Her educational initiatives emphasize collaborative learning and community-centered design processes.

• Neuroesthetics
• Neuroethics
• Developmental Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Albert Flexas Oliver is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Education, University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he also serves as vice dean. He previously held a leadership role as Director of the Psychology Degree at Isabel I University and returned to UIB in 2017 as a Visiting Professor before assuming his current position. He is actively involved in academic management, teaching innovation, and quality assurance. His educational background includes a degree in Psychology and a doctorate in Cognition and Human Evolution, for which he received the Extraordinary Doctoral Award (2013–2014). He is certified to practice psychology in clinical settings across Spain, with accreditation finalized in 2018. Dr. Flexas's research centers on neuroesthetics and neuroethics, exploring the biological underpinnings of aesthetic appreciation and moral cognition. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and educational theory. He has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , PLOS ONE , and Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience . His recent publications reveal a strong focus on fMRI, ERP, and behavioral studies examining moral decision-making, empathy, cultural influences, and aesthetic perception across the lifespan. His research has consistently explored overlapping neural networks involved in judging beauty and morality, suggesting shared cognitive and emotional mechanisms. Key trends include the role of the prefrontal cortex, anterior insula, and reward systems in moral and aesthetic evaluations, as well as developmental trajectories in these processes. Extraordinary Doctoral Award (2013–2014) Certified Psychologist (National Accreditation, 2018) Active member of research groups EvoCog and i+DEL Dr. Flexas advises undergraduate and master’s students through final thesis supervision in psychology and education programs. While no formal PhD students are listed, he contributes to academic training and mentoring. He has secured academic roles involving curriculum design and teaching innovation, and his entrepreneurial experience in audiovisual production has informed teaching capsules on innovation and startup advising. He has taught subjects in developmental psychology, research methodology, and marketing. He is a member of the i+DEL research group (Development, Education, and Language), an experimental R&D&I laboratory, and also participates in EvoCog (Evolution and Human Cognition), focusing on experimental and cognitive neuroscience approaches to human behavior. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, education, neuroscience, and the arts.

• Physical Interfaces
• Interactive Art
• Game-Based Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

José Carlos Santos Neves is a Lecturer and researcher at Universidade Lusófona, where he teaches Interaction Design, Digital Arts, and Communication Design across multiple bachelor's degrees (Design, Videogames, Cinema, Applied Communications) and a master's program. His work bridges physical interface design, interactive art, and inclusive education through game-based learning. PhD in Communication Studies Master in Multimedia Communication Systems Licenciatura in Communication Design Specialized in Arduino, Fritzing, and advanced interaction design His research emphasizes inclusive education for deaf students via tangible games , social sustainability in fashion , and accessible gaming for people with intellectual disabilities. Recent projects include GBL4deaf (FCT-funded) and EducaçãoAcessível.pt, which integrate physical interfaces with educational content. He also explores interactive art as a tool for co-authorship and sensory engagement. Scientific awards include the InShadow's Best Screendance Prize (2018) . He coordinates the OPERAT laboratory for tangible accessible resources and has contributed to 15+ publications spanning game-based learning, cognitive accessibility, and digital-physical hybrid art. His work reflects a commitment to using design and technology to address educational and social inclusion challenges.

• Landscape Geography
• Tourism and Recreation
• Spatial Management
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Krzysztof Bernat is a Professor at the Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management within the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. Since 2016, he has held this academic rank, following his habilitation in Earth Sciences in 2015. His work bridges landscape geography , soundscape studies , and spatial management , with a unique focus on organ music as a cultural landscape component. Master's in Geography from UMCS (1998), PhD in Earth Sciences (2005) Habilitation in Earth Sciences (2015) Head of Environmental Protection Department (2016–2018) Current Chair of Cultural Landscape Commission (PTG), UMCS Senate Bernat’s research explores sound as a landscape element , acoustic ecology , and cultural landscape preservation . His publications analyze health resorts , noise pollution , and interdisciplinary landscape seminars he has organized since 2008. Recent articles focus on quiet area planning , organ heritage , and landscape perception during pandemics . Awards include the UMCS Rector’s Award (multiple years) and Golden Badge of the Polish Geographical Society (2021). He has supervised 56 bachelor’s and 30 master’s theses but student names aren’t listed. Bernat advocates for sound archive creation and UNESCO recognition of soundscapes , emphasizing their role in cultural identity and wellbeing. His work connects geography with musicology and heritage conservation , particularly through organ music tourism and sacred space acoustics .

Aleksandra Borowiczمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Special Education
• Speech Therapy
• Deaf Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aleksandra Borowicz is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Special Education , John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, specializing in Cued Speech Method and deaf education . With a Master's in Pedagogy (2002) and postgraduate qualifications in Speech Therapy (2010), Integrated Education (2003), and Deaf Pedagogy (2002), she focuses on communication support for hearing-impaired individuals and parental stress management . As curator of the Surdus Loquens Deaf Education Scientific Club, she bridges academic research with practical implementation. Education: MA in Pedagogy, Postgraduate Speech Therapy, Deaf Pedagogy Key Research Areas: Inclusive education, Cued Speech Method, Hearing impairment communication Her research emphasizes multi-specialized support systems for deaf children and families, including standardization of educational materials and development of communication communities . Recent projects like Cued Speech Europa and LANGSKILL focus on improving educational accessibility for hearing-impaired students through technological and social interventions. Scientific Contributions : 2024 : Methodologies for assessing diverse class groups 2023 : Case studies on cochlear implant communication outcomes 2022 : Mentorship frameworks in inclusive education Recipient of the 2011 PFRON Honorable Mention for her influential doctoral thesis on parental stress, she plays a pivotal role in Polish deaf education policy and serves on the National Sign Language Council. Her work combines academic rigor with hands-on implementation through training programs and public science festivals.

Ann-Sophie Lehmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Material Culture Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ann-Sophie Lehmann is Professor of Art History at the University of Groningen, specializing in material culture, artistic practices, and the intersection of media studies with historical visual culture. She studied at the Universities of Vienna and Utrecht, becoming assistant/associate professor at Utrecht’s Department of Media & Culture Studies before her current role. Focuses on materials as active components in artistic meaning-making Editor of Studies in Art & Materiality (Brill) and board member for Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art , Kunstschrift Has received international fellowships (Warburg Institute, Getty Research Institute, Max Planck Institute) Active in digital humanities initiatives and co-editor of multiple art theory volumes Her recent publications analyze material literacy across historical and contemporary art practices, with particular attention to transnational material exchanges and sensory learning in artistic contexts. She explores how materials shape artistic identity, environmental representation, and institutional categorization systems. Scientific Awards & Grants: Getty Research Institute Fellowship Warburg Institute Fellowship Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Fellowship Multiple editorial board positions

Brendan Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Photovoltaics
• Machine Learning
• Computational Modelling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brendan Wright is a researcher at the University of New South Wales , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering . His work bridges photovoltaics and machine learning , focusing on electrochemical defect mechanisms in silicon solar cells and generative representation learning for complex physical systems. With a PhD in Physics (2018) and a B. Nanotechnology Honours (2011) from the University of Wollongong, his research spans charge carrier dynamics in organic PV systems to computational chemistry. Research Interests: Machine learning applications for utility-scale photovoltaic systems State-space dynamics modelling using generative algorithms End-of-life classification of solar panels Deep learning for electroluminescence image analysis Surface polarization effects in silicon solar cells Grants: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) R&D Project Grant (RG220681, 2022) Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) Industrial Collaboration Grant (2022) Scientific Contributions: Developed polarizable force field models for polymer electrolytes Created deep learning frameworks for photovoltaic defect analysis Innovated perspective correction algorithms for solar module imaging Applied latent ODE networks to predict PV degradation trends Advising: Currently supervises Chukwuka Madumelu in photovoltaic engineering and provides secondary guidance to doctoral candidates. His mentorship extends to computational material science and AI-driven energy systems research.

Michele Zappavignaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Discourse Analysis
• Social Media Studies
• Corpus Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Michele Zappavigna is an academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. Her research focuses on the discourse of social media, emphasizing linguistic, paralinguistic, and multimodal patterns, particularly in how online communities form 'ambient affiliation.' She authored influential books such as Discourse of Twitter and Social Media and Searchable Talk: Hashtags and Social Media Metadiscourse . Her work addresses topics like emoji semiotics, multimodal communication in TikTok, and the analysis of extremist discourse on platforms like YouTube. Awarded the Dean's Research Award for Scholarly Impact for her groundbreaking book on Twitter discourse, Zappavigna teaches courses like Social Media (ARTS2091) and Mobile Cultures (ARTS2093). She supervises PhD students researching topics ranging from digital harassment to deception in misinformation. Current advisees include Lorenzo Logi (comedy bonding), Nida Tahseen (female journalist harassment), and Awni Shati Mohammad Etaywe (linguistic analysis of terrorist communication). Zappavigna's recent publications (2023–2025) explore emoji's role in TikTok interactions, the legitimation of screenshots in disinformation, and systemic functional linguistics in analyzing far-right discourse. Her articles highlight digital media's evolving semiotics, emphasizing how users bond through multimodal strategies and platforms' social dynamics. Her research extends to ASMR role-play videos' sensory immersion and the recontextualization of political speeches in TikTok. She advocates for ethical AI tools to handle social media corpus analysis, bridging linguistics with computational methods. Zappavigna's work is accessible via her Google Scholar profile and personal site (http://michelezappavigna.com), offering insights into the evolving landscape of digital discourse and its societal implications.

• Biomedical Science
• Microbiology
• Bacteriophage Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Khechara is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Microbiology) at the University of Wolverhampton 's School of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science. With a background in molecular biology and proteomics from Defence Science Technology Laboratories (DSTL) in Salisbury, he transitioned to academia in 2008. Expertise: Biomedical Countermeasures, Bacteriophage Therapy, Science Communication Professional Memberships: Society for General Microbiology, British Science Association His research spans pedagogical innovation (flipped classrooms, theatre-based learning) and public engagement strategies. Recent publications focus on phage applications, microbiology education, and outreach effectiveness. Recognized for best poster award at IBMS Congress 2015.

Cara McDermott-Fasyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Special Education
• Literacy Instruction
• Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cara McDermott-Fasy is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Rhode Island College. She holds a Ph.D. in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from Boston College, alongside a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary and Special Education) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from Rhode Island College and Boston College respectively. Her research focuses on language-based learning differences including dyslexia, parental experiences within special education systems, multi-tiered systems of support, academic assessment and interventions, data-based individualization, and mentoring/induction practices. She has developed tools like the Rhode Island Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Syllabi Refinement Tool and Resource Bank, aiming to standardize literacy instruction across programs. Literacy scope sequencing in dual certification programs Science of Reading alignment in syllabi Collaborative partnerships for dyslexia courses Intensive intervention frameworks in MTSS/RTI Her scientific award includes the 2023 Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island Educator Ally Award. She has led grants and initiatives for educator preparation and hosted numerous professional development sessions including LETRS facilitator training and multisensory teaching institutes. Her work spans teaching, program coordination, and state-level advisory roles.

Lisa Blalockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Working Memory
• Spatial Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Blalock serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health at the University of West Florida. Her academic home is Building 41, Room 253, where she leads the Visual Cognition Lab. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Colorado State University. These foundations support her expertise in visual information processing. Dr. Blalock's research centers on visual and spatial working memory mechanisms , examining how humans encode, maintain, and retrieve visual information. Her work bridges basic cognitive processes with real-world applications like driving safety and training systems. Key interests include the interaction between visual working memory and attentional systems, the role of long-term memory in short-term processing, and how expertise development affects cognitive performance. Her lab actively investigates how familiarity with stimuli enhances memory consolidation and how cognitive load impacts situational awareness. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong continuity in visual working memory research with expanding applications to educational technology and human factors. Her work increasingly integrates crossmodal cues and practical training systems while maintaining rigorous experimental cognitive methodology. Dr. Blalock mentors undergraduate students through hands-on research experiences in the Visual Cognition Lab, emphasizing practical skill development. Her teaching portfolio includes Research Methods I, Professional Development in Psychology, Memory & Cognition, and Sensation & Perception courses that bridge theoretical knowledge with applied practice. The Visual Cognition Lab focuses on how humans process and represent visual information, particularly examining object memory in short-term systems and how attentional and long-term memory processes influence these representations. The lab provides opportunities for student involvement through volunteering and study participation.