جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jessica Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Learning Sciences & Technologies
• Geospatial Analysis
• Data Visualization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jessica Roberts is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech. She holds a PhD in the Learning Sciences and directs the Technology-Integrated Learning Environments (TILEs) Lab. Her work focuses on technology-mediated learning in informal environments like museums and citizen science projects, emphasizing geospatial analysis, data visualization, and accessibility. Prior to academia, she was a middle school teacher. Education: PhD in Learning Sciences (specific institution not listed) Postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute Postdoctoral work at Northwestern University's Tidal Lab Research Interests: Dr. Roberts explores how interactive technologies can foster inclusive, socially meaningful learning experiences. Her projects include: Data sonification systems for visually impaired audiences AI literacy frameworks for K-12 classrooms Citizen science platforms that democratize environmental data exploration Embodied interaction designs to enhance public engagement with scientific data Article Trends: Recent work highlights innovations in AI education, climate data visualization, and accessibility technologies. Over half of her 2023-2025 publications address data sonification systems for marginalized audiences or AI literacy challenges in K-12 contexts. Awards: Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Faculty Fellow Advising & Grants: Leads the TILEs Lab, which collaborates with institutions like the Field Museum of Natural History. Projects have been exhibited at major science museums, indicating significant external partnerships. Labs/Teams: Director of the TILEs Lab, affiliated with GVU Center at Georgia Tech. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across education, computer science, and environmental science domains.

Angelica Limمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Robot Interaction
• Affective Computing
• Multimodal Perception and Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Angelica Lim is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Rajan Family Scholar in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on Human Robot Interaction, Affective Computing, and Multimodal Perception with applications in healthcare and developmental robotics. She holds a PhD in Informatics from Kyoto University (2014), an M.Sc. from Kyoto University (2012), and a B.Sc. in Computing Science from SFU (2008). Her work bridges robotics and human-centered AI through projects like the ROSIE Lab, exploring emotion-aware systems, socially assistive robots, and VR programs for aging populations. Key contributions include benchmarking emotional speech recognition (BERSting), developing embodied emotion models for robots, and co-designing healthcare technologies with patient partners. Recent publications emphasize ethical AI, multimodal perception systems, and human-robot collaboration in dynamic environments. Teaching includes courses on software engineering, artificial intelligence, and introductory computer science. Her research has been applied in dementia care through VR programs, robotic companionship for older adults, and emotion-aware human-robot communication systems. Current initiatives focus on inclusive HRI design and sim2real methodologies for underrepresented data in affective computing.

Lisa Kervinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Digital Literacy
• Child Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Lisa Kervin is a leading academic in early childhood education at the University of Wollongong (UOW), serving as Director of Early Start Research and holding a Professorial appointment in the School of Education. Her research focuses on young children’s literate practices, play-based learning, and digital technology integration in education. She leads the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child and has secured significant funding, including a 2025 ARC Future Fellowship exploring intergenerational play. Kervin was honored as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2024 for contributions to early childhood digital literacy research. She has supervised over 35 research students, many now in academic and leadership roles, and currently oversees seven doctoral candidates. Her work bridges theory and practice through collaborations with educators and industry partners, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to child development and policy influence globally. Education: PhD in Language and Literacy from UOW (2001–2004). Professional roles include Principal Fellow of the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association and Director qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her research spans digital childhood ethics, play pedagogy, and literacy curriculum design, with outputs impacting government policies and international educational frameworks. Ongoing projects include the ‘DigIQ’ program promoting digital literacy and ‘Playgroups for All Ages’ fostering intergenerational engagement. Grants and collaborations involve partnerships across six universities and 33 global organizations. Her teaching innovations include the Early Childhood Elevate Mentoring Program to support educators’ academic progression. Kervin’s work addresses critical issues like screen time impacts, STEAM education, and culturally responsive pedagogies, positioning her as a key voice in 21st-century early childhood education.

Bruce N. Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Auditory Displays
• Data Sonification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Bruce N. Walker holds a joint appointment in the School of Psychology and School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, within the College of Sciences. His research focuses on human-centered technology design, emphasizing accessibility, auditory displays, and human-AI interaction. He leads the Sonification Lab, pioneering multimodal interfaces and inclusive technology solutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction from Rice University in 2001. Research Interests: Trust in technology, accessible interfaces, sonification, AI-human collaboration, and HCI in non-traditional environments. Current projects include the AccessCORPS VIP initiative to enhance course accessibility and studies on automated vehicle interaction. Awards: Best Paper Award at AudioMostly 2014 for auditory weather reports research. Active in professional organizations like the International Community for Auditory Display and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Teaching: Courses include Research Methods for Human Factors, Sensation and Perception, and HCI Foundations. Supervises interdisciplinary teams in the Sonification Lab R&D Studio and AccessCORPS VIP. Labs/Teams: Sonification Lab (multimodal data exploration) and AccessCORPS (disability-inclusive course design). Collaborates on international projects like the Mwangaza initiative for learners with vision impairment in Kenya.

Michele Cagolمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pedagogy
• Emotional Education
• Educational Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michele Cagol is a Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano , Faculty of Educational Sciences. Their work bridges pedagogy, emotional education, and ecological sustainability, with a focus on relational learning frameworks and multisensory educational practices. Research Themes : Emotional education, educational ecology, sustainability pedagogy, media and communication education, teacher training. Projects : Lead participant in the EU Interreg Alpine Space project FRACTAL , promoting green space awareness in the Alpine region. Recent publications emphasize radical relational pedagogy, ecological ethics, and the role of wonder in learning. Notable methodologies include intra-actionist music composition and microteaching for multilingual competencies. Teaching responsibilities span General Pedagogy , Social Education , and teacher training for primary/middle school contexts.

• Educational Psychology
• Learning from Errors
• Instructional Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susanne Narciss is a Professor at the Psychology of Learning and Instruction department of Technische Universität Dresden, leading the Center of Tactile Internet with Human in the Loop (CeTI). Her research focuses on error processing in educational contexts, with 15 recent publications analyzing error climates, feedback strategies, and motivational frameworks. Key Research Areas : Learning from errors/failure, instructional feedback design, affective-motivational responses, error-related metacognition. Methodological Scope : Combines longitudinal studies, experimental designs, and qualitative analyses across K-12, university, and informal learning settings (museums, home contexts). Her work emphasizes context-specific interventions for educators, parents, and students, including error-competency training programs and metacognitive scaffolding tools. Current projects examine vibrotactile feedback systems for motor learning and cultural responsiveness in psychology education. Collaborative Networks : Works with international teams on the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology model and cyber-physical system pedagogy. Recent Trends : 2025 articles focus on collaborative error processing, scenario-based human-machine interaction, and generative learning tasks in digital environments.

Joost Raessensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Environmental Humanities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joost Raessens is Professor of Media Theory at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Media and Culture Studies, where he leads research in Media and Performance Studies. He coordinates the Horizon Europe-funded project STRATEGIES: Sustainable transition for Europe's game industries (2024-2028), focusing on how games, AI, and extended reality impact the climate crisis. His research spans several interconnected areas focused on the intersection of digital media, gaming, and environmental sustainability. Raessens explores how immersive experiences like Games and XR for Change contribute to advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals through his Green Media Studies framework. His work examines the environmental impact of the gaming industry while investigating how games can foster ecological citizenship and climate awareness. He has pioneered research on "ecogames" - games designed to engage players with climate crisis issues through playful perspectives. Raessens' recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining gaming's dual role in the climate crisis - as both a contributor to environmental problems and a potential solution. His work analyzes how games like Collapsus, SpaceBuzz, and Symbiosis create meaningful engagement with ecological issues, while also addressing the carbon footprint of the gaming industry itself. This research sits at the intersection of game studies, environmental humanities, and digital media theory. His notable recognition includes: Incentive for the development of an International Master Degree Game Studies (2011) Raessens actively supervises multiple PhD projects including 'The becoming-playful of warfare in the Netherlands' (2021-2025) and 'Experiencing the past: Bridging art, history, and young people's media environment through multisensory XR engagement' (2022-2026). He leads significant research initiatives including the NWO-funded project on "Long-term consumer and community empowerment in energy applications through inclusive Game design, Artificial Intelligence and system Modelling" (2022-2026) and previously directed the Utrecht University Graduate Programme "Game Research" (2015-2021). He co-founded and directed the Utrecht Center for Game Research (2014-2024), creating a hub for interdisciplinary game studies that connected humanities scholars with computer scientists. This center facilitated numerous collaborative projects examining the societal impact of games, from persuasive gaming to citizen science applications.

Kyle B. Reedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rehabilitation engineering
• Haptics
• Human-robot interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kyle B. Reed serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida's College of Engineering. His academic career at USF has progressed from Assistant Professor (2009-2016) to his current position as Associate Professor (2016-present), following postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University. He teaches specialized courses including Haptics (EML 4593/6594), Mechanical Controls, and Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Dr. Reed earned his Ph.D. (2007) and M.S. (2004) in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (2001). Prior to his faculty position, he completed postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University's Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (2007-2009) and worked as a researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1998-2001). His research focuses on rehabilitation engineering, haptics, human-robot interaction, and medical robotics, with applications in medical devices and rehabilitation technologies. The REED Lab (Rehabilitation Engineering and Electromechanical Design Lab), which he directs, develops innovative solutions for human motion analysis and assistive technologies. His work bridges fundamental engineering principles with clinical applications, particularly in stroke rehabilitation and assistive device development. Analysis of his publication record shows consistent contributions to haptics research, human-robot interaction, and rehabilitation engineering. His work spans theoretical investigations of human motor control to practical applications in medical devices, with publications appearing in venues like IEEE Transactions on Haptics, EMBC, and Haptics Symposium. Recent work emphasizes wearable haptic devices, rehabilitation robotics, and human factors in medical technology. Developed the Gait Enhancing Mobile Shoe (GEMS) prototype during postdoctoral work Created minimally invasive steerable needle system for biopsies at Johns Hopkins Established REED Lab focusing on rehabilitation engineering and haptic technologies Developed innovative haptic devices for communication, rehabilitation, and education Dr. Reed actively mentors students through the REED Lab, supervising both graduate and undergraduate researchers. His teaching philosophy emphasizes building intuition while providing frameworks for logical problem-solving. He incorporates substantial project components into his courses, with students regularly developing haptic devices and robotics applications that sometimes lead to publications. The lab maintains strong outreach connections, working with K-12 students to promote engineering education. The REED Lab, located in the Interdisciplinary Research Building Room 114 on USF's Tampa campus, serves as the hub for his research activities. Current projects include wearable haptic devices for communication, diagnostic tools for Parkinson's disease, and rehabilitation technologies for gait analysis. The lab maintains strong connections with both clinical partners and industry, facilitating translational research from concept to application.

Korydon Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Disability Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Korydon Smith is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), leading the School of Architecture and Planning. He also serves as founding co-director of UB's Community for Global Health Equity. His work bridges architecture, urban planning, and social equity, focusing on marginalized communities through interdisciplinary collaboration. Smith holds an EdD in Higher Education Leadership and an MArch from UB. Research interests include disability-inclusive design, global health equity, and socially responsible architecture. He has pioneered projects in Rwanda and Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing participatory design for vulnerable populations. Notable awards include the Gary Day Outstanding Teacher Award (2014) and Global Awards for Excellence in Urban Design (2013). Smith’s teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative learning, mentoring students on refugee settlement design and housing for homeless populations. He previously served as associate dean for academic affairs (2014-2018) and has extensive international teaching experience. His work integrates rural skills like resourcefulness and sensory awareness into architectural practice. Key contributions include frameworks for ethical humanitarian architecture, urban design for social equity, and universal design methodologies. Current initiatives address disability rights through cross-cultural collaborations and policy advocacy.

Gigi Lukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bilingualism
• Literacy Acquisition
• Lifespan Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gigi Luk is Professor and Program Director for M.Ed. Concentrations in Educational Psychology and Human Development within the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University's Faculty of Education. Her research program investigates the cognitive consequences of bilingualism across the lifespan, bridging scientific understanding with practical educational applications to cultivate inclusive environments for linguistically diverse learners. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Psychology (Developmental and Cognitive Processes) from York University M.A. in Psychology (Developmental and Cognitive Processes) from York University Specialized Honors B.A. in Psychology from York University Dr. Luk's research centers on bilingualism's cognitive and neural mechanisms, with three interconnected thrusts: (1) characterizing bilingualism beyond English proficiency in communities, (2) examining cognitive skills supporting language/literacy outcomes, and (3) establishing neural correlates of learning in diverse language learners. Her work integrates cognitive neuroscience with educational practice to address real-world challenges in multilingual classrooms, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy that respects linguistic diversity. This dual focus on basic science and practical implementation defines her contributions to understanding how bilingual experiences shape cognitive development and educational equity. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals consistent interdisciplinary investigation of bilingualism through cognitive, neural, and sociocultural lenses. Her work spans educational psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and sociolinguistics, with growing emphasis on neural correlates of language processing, methodological rigor in bilingual assessment, and equity implications of bilingual research. Key trends include examination of multilingual children's cognitive development, critical reframing of the "bilingual advantage" discourse, and innovative approaches like music-based literacy interventions. Scientific recognition includes: National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship (2013-2014) Dr. Luk actively supervises graduate students (accepting new students for 2025-2026) and secures competitive research funding, currently supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Fonds de recherche Société et culture (FRQSC). Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained commitment to advancing understanding of bilingual cognition and its educational applications through rigorous empirical work. She directs the Bilingualism.Experience.Education Lab, which functions as an interdisciplinary hub for investigating how language experiences shape cognitive development and educational outcomes. The lab employs diverse methodologies including neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, and classroom-based research to address questions about bilingualism's cognitive effects and practical implications for educators.

Jie Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Extended Reality (XR)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Li is a dual-career academic and creative professional with a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology. As an HCI/UX researcher in industry and Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions, she bridges academia and practice through work on Extended Reality (XR) , Human-AI interactions , and user experience evaluation . Her ACM Interactions column 'Bits to Bites' explores interdisciplinary research methodologies. Education: MSc in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology PhD in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2019) Her research spans social VR platforms , AI-augmented cognition , and privacy-preserving emotion detection , with recent publications analyzing LLM-assisted game design , harassment detection in VR , and XR's impact on remote collaboration . She has received Best Demo Awards (2020, 2022) and the ACM Best Paper Award (2018). Notable trends in her work include emerging immersive technologies (XR, 6DoF displays), human-AI collaboration frameworks , and cross-domain applications from medical VR clinics to cultural heritage experiences . Her advocacy for synthetic UX research and asynchronous co-creation tools reflects industry-academia hybrid innovation. Scientific Awards: Best Demo Award (2020, ACM TVX/IMX 2020) Best Demo Award (2022, ACM Multimedia) ACM Best Paper Award (2018, ACM TVX) While maintaining active roles in CHI conference committees and guest lecturing , Jie also operates a Delft-based creative cake design business , demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary exploration and 'slash career' balance between technical research and artistic practice.

Steph Cerasoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition Pedagogy
• Composition Theory
• Digital Rhetoric
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steph Ceraso is an Associate Professor of Digital Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Virginia in the Department of English within the College of Arts and Sciences. She maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of sound studies, digital rhetoric, and composition pedagogy, with a particular focus on sensory and multimodal approaches to writing instruction. Ph.D. in English from University of Pittsburgh (2013) M.A. in English from University of Vermont (2006) B.A. in English from Washington and Jefferson College (2004) Her research interests span Composition Pedagogy and Theory, Digital Rhetoric, Sound Studies, Multimodality, and Sensory Studies. Ceraso's work explores how embodied listening practices can transform writing instruction and composition theory, arguing for more sensory-rich approaches to multimodal composition. Her scholarship demonstrates how sound and sensory experiences can enhance rhetorical awareness and writing development. Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory exploring the relationship between sound, writing, and embodied experience. Recent work examines the rhetoric of academic labor ('Ticking Clocks: Rhetorics of Tenure and (In)Fertility', 2023) while earlier scholarship established foundational work in sensory composition pedagogy, including her award-winning article '(Re)Educating the Senses' (2014) and her book 'Sounding Composition' (2018). NEH Mayo Distinguished Teaching Professorship (2022-2025) Richard Ohmann Award for Outstanding Article in College English (2015) Andrew Mellon Dissertation Fellowship (2012-2013) English Department's Distinguished Teaching Award (2012) Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award (2011) Ceraso maintains an active presence in the scholarly community through conference presentations at venues like the Conference on College Composition and Communication. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical pedagogy, developing innovative approaches to writing instruction that incorporate sensory and multimodal elements. She has secured significant funding for her teaching through the NEH Mayo Professorship and has demonstrated excellence in both research and teaching throughout her career.

Jayesh Pillaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immersive Media Design
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jayesh Pillai is an Associate Professor at the IDC School of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, specializing in immersive media design, virtual reality, and augmented reality technologies. His work bridges the gap between design, technology, and storytelling, with a focus on creating meaningful user experiences in virtual environments. His research interests include: Immersive Media Design Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Visual & Interactive Storytelling Interaction Design Dr. Pillai teaches courses in Design for Virtual Reality, Immersive Media Design, Interaction Design, and Trends in Interactive Technologies at the MDes level, as well as Digital Media Technologies at the BDes level. He has developed educational content through D'Source, including "Virtual Reality: Introduction." His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on VR narrative techniques, AR educational applications, and social interactions in virtual spaces. His work explores audio-visual cues in 6DoF VR, interactive storytelling through digital game design, and the application of AR in mathematics education and vocational training. Dr. Pillai's research consistently examines how immersive technologies can enhance user experience, learning, and social connection. Dr. Pillai is the creator of "Cinévoqué," a form of responsive VR Cinema where storylines are driven by the viewer's point of interest, and has directed VR films including "Dragonfly" (2018) and "Manhole" (2022), which has been officially selected at multiple international film festivals. He leads the IMXD Lab at IIT Bombay, where his team conducts cutting-edge research in immersive media and interaction design. His work has been presented at major conferences including ACM SIGGRAPH, IEEE VR, and INTERACT.

Anton Bergمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cognitive Science
• Computer Vision
• Religious Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anton Berg is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts and the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (HSSH). He is also a member of the methodological unit at HSSH, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science, religious studies, and artificial intelligence. His educational background spans computer science, cognitive science, and religious studies, enabling him to bridge technical and humanistic approaches to AI. His research primarily investigates how commercial image recognition systems interpret and categorize religious content, exploring issues of bias, representation, and the datafication of religion. Berg's research interests include computer vision systems, automatic image recognition, machine and deep learning, large language models, and the relationship between religions, worldviews, and values related to AI technologies. He particularly focuses on inequality issues, the datafication of religion, the datafication of societies, the social scientific study of religion, and the cognitive science of religion. His work combines technical analysis of AI systems with social scientific perspectives on religion and technology. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on examining biases in commercial image recognition services, particularly regarding religious content, with significant contributions to understanding representational silence and racial biases in these systems. He has also conducted important work on pandemic psychology, contributing to large-scale international studies on COVID-19 responses across 69 countries. Berg has been actively involved in numerous academic activities, including presentations at international conferences on topics such as computer vision in religious studies, mediatized religious populism, and biases in image recognition services. His research has been presented at venues including the International Association for the Cognitive Science of Religion. His teaching areas include religious studies, cognitive science, data science, and religion and technologies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding the relationship between digital technologies and religious phenomena.

Thomas Bjørnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Qualitative Research
• Mixed Methods
• User Experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Bjørner is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He serves as Head of the Media Innovation & Game Research (Me-Ga) unit and co-founded the research network for qualitative methods (since 2007) with 40+ company collaborations. Specializes in qualitative/mixed methods for technology evaluation Teaches PhD courses in advanced qualitative methods EU expert evaluator for research grants His research focuses on gamified learning , VR for social communication , and technology acceptance studies , often addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent projects include: Audio-only VR for blind gamers Generative AI integration in education Plastic crisis awareness games Smart city implementation barriers Scientific Awards: Serious Game Competition Award (2022) International conference prizes (2020, 2018) With over 121 publications including two textbooks, his work emphasizes applied qualitative methods with improved validity in technology contexts, particularly for youth education and media research.