جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Chris Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aboriginal Health
• Indigenous Data Sovereignty
• Technology in Healthcare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Chris Lawrence is an Aboriginal health and wellbeing researcher affiliated with the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Information Technology, where he currently serves as Associate Dean Indigenous. He holds a PhD in Indigenous health and lifestyle choices and a Master's in Applied Epidemiology. His research focuses on leveraging technology to address health disparities among Indigenous populations, particularly through projects like the NHMRC Tripartite study on Indigenous Resilience and the ARC-funded technology gap-closing initiative. Education: PhD in Indigenous Health, Master of Applied Epidemiology Affiliations: Former Head of Centre for Indigenous Technology Research and Development Key research interests include Indigenous data sovereignty, digital mental health solutions for Aboriginal youth, and culturally sensitive technology design. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and innovation. Recent projects include PRO Tic III (Indigenous Data Sovereignty in the Global South) and SoundSmiles (digital mental health tool for youth). He has collaborated internationally with institutions like Harvard University. Awards: Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship (Harvard), ARC Grant (2016) Professor Lawrence has advised multiple research grants and led interdisciplinary teams in technology co-design initiatives. His lab focuses on community-driven tech solutions rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems.

Iulia Ionescuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human-AI Interaction
• Anthropomorphism
• Social Computing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iulia Ionescu is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for Creative Computing and Robotics postgraduate courses at UAL's Creative Computing Institute, with additional Visiting Senior Lecturer appointments at Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. She holds a Microsoft-sponsored PhD in AI design from RCA, complemented by an MA in Design (RCA), MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College), and BArch (Nottingham University). Her interdisciplinary research examines social phenomena in algorithmic societies, focusing on co-construction of meaning in human-AI interaction and anthropomorphism in technology design. Core interests include technology-mediated social dynamics, perceptual interfaces, and ethical implications of autonomous systems. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on human-centered technology design across robotics, linguistics, and interaction paradigms, with emerging patterns in embodied cognition and generative systems. Teaching includes course leadership for MA/MSc Creative Computing and development of 'Methods 1: Creative Computing Research Methods' curriculum.

María Arquero de Alarcónمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Architecture
• Environmental Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

María Arquero de Alarcón is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning , where she teaches Physical Planning and Design , Global and Comparative Planning , and Climate-Related Urbanism . She leads MAde Studio , a research-based design practice focusing on socio-spatial strategies for urban transformation in conditions of scarcity. Research Focus: Her work combines architecture , landscape urbanism , and social justice to address urban development challenges, particularly in informal settlements and resource-constrained environments. Projects span São Paulo's urban peripheries , Detroit's riverfront , and Lithium extraction territories , emphasizing collaborative processes with local communities. Scientific Awards: ACSA Collaborative Practice Award (2019) AIA Michigan Design Awards (2013-2015) BSA Award Citations (2013-2014) ACSA Faculty Design Award (2012) Publications include contributions to The Third Coast Atlas , Mapping Detroit , and journals like Sustainability and Michigan Journal of Sustainability . Her exhibitions include the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Biennale and Eli Broad Art Museum. Education: Professional Degree in Architecture (Madrid Polytechnic University), Master of Advanced Studies in Landscape Architecture (ETH Zurich), Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design (Harvard University). Recipient of the Fellowship for Postgraduate Studies “Obra Social La Caixa” for US studies.

Linda N. Groatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architectural Theory
• Environment-Behavior Studies
• Design Methods
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Linda N. Groat is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where she has made significant contributions to architectural research and education. Her work bridges academic theory and professional practice, with recognition in national media outlets including U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, NPR, and Women in Higher Education. Her research interests include architectural and environment-behavior theory, design methods, environmental meaning, empirical aesthetics, place theory, gender and minority issues in architectural education, and participatory processes in design. Groat's foundational work in these areas has had a significant impact on design studies research across academic and professional domains. Groat's publications reveal a strong focus on architectural research methodology and the theoretical underpinnings of design practice. Her work spans from foundational texts like Architectural Research Methods to more specialized explorations of games in architecture and environmental meaning. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in architectural design and education. Sarah Goddard Power Award (1998) Architectural Education Award (2023) James Haecker Distinguished Leadership Award (2018) Professor Groat has served on approximately 60 dissertation committees (including at least 30 as chair or co-chair) during her extensive career mentoring doctoral students. Her special focus in doctoral education has been on research design and methods, and their integrative application across architectural specialties. She teaches core courses in Taubman College's doctoral program as well as electives in the Master of Architecture program, including Research for Design Practices, Alternative Practices, and Theorizing Place. Her co-authored book Architectural Research Methods has been translated into Chinese and Persian, demonstrating its international impact.

Martina Čaićمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Service Design
• Strategic Service Design
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Martina Čaić is an Assistant Professor in Strategic Service Design at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She leads the ENCORE (Engaging Co-Design) research group, focusing on innovative service design methodologies. Her PhD from Maastricht University, supported by a Marie Curie Fellowship, emphasized service design for innovation. Research Interests: Her work explores intersections between service management, AI, and emerging technologies like social robots and chatbots. Key themes include human-agent interactions in healthcare, education, and industrial contexts, emphasizing ethical implications, well-being, and organizational transformation. She advocates for network-conscious design approaches to address complex service ecosystems. Publications: Recent work highlights frameworks for human-robot collaboration (e.g., chatbot integration in workplaces, ethical robotic care systems) and the role of smart technologies in aging populations. She also investigates scaling diversity initiatives and the societal impact of AI/robots in service networks. Labs/Teams: The ENCORE group develops participatory design methods for inclusive services, with projects ranging from healthcare AI ethics to municipal diversity programs. Her research bridges academic rigor with practical industry applications.

Yeqing Kongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Technical Communication
• Risk/Crisis Communication
• Cross-cultural Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yeqing Kong is an Assistant Professor of Technical Communication at Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Literature, Media, and Communication (Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts). Her research focuses on transnational risk communication, AI-assisted technologies, and social justice in communication. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media from North Carolina State University (2017-2021), an M.A. in Language and Linguistics from Lancaster University (2014-2015), and a B.A. in English from Hunan University (2010-2014). Education: Ph.D. North Carolina State University | M.A. Lancaster University | B.A. Hunan University Her research interests include corpus-assisted discourse analysis, cross-cultural communication strategies for vulnerable communities, and AI ethics in recruitment technologies. Recent work explores global health communication during the pandemic and environmental justice in crises like the Flint Water Crisis. Publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication and ACM conferences, focusing on technical communication, crisis management, and digital rhetoric. Her work emphasizes participatory approaches to promote equitable communication practices. Awards : Over $40,000 in grants (2017-2024), including IAC SODA Award, ACM SIGDOC grants, and HASTAC Scholar recognition. Grants and projects include AI-assisted recruiting tools and pedagogical initiatives like the Information Literacy Faculty Fellowship. She advises on technical writing pedagogy and health communication strategies, with ongoing collaborations in global media studies.

• Education Technology
• Digital Inequality
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roderic Nicholaus Crooks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), within the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, race, and education, particularly examining how edtech systems reproduce racial and economic inequities in urban schools. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA (2016) and has held postdoctoral and teaching roles at UCI, UCLA, and other institutions. His work critiques data-driven educational practices and advocates for community-centered technology use. Education: Ph.D. in Education, UCLA (2016), Dissertation: “The Coded Schoolhouse: One-to-One Tablet Computer Programs and Urban Education” M.A. in Library and Information Science, UCLA (2011) M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Iowa (2005) Research Interests: Edtech and Racial Inequality Data Surveillance in Education Community Technology Practices Critical Infrastructure Studies Queer Digital Geographies Recent Articles: Crooks’ work spans peer-reviewed journals, including Surveillance & Society , Science, Technology, & Human Values , and Computer Science Education . His 2024 book Access Is Capture argues that edtech exacerbates racialized capital extraction. Awards: 2019 Bren School Research Award UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016–2018) Multiple teaching and community service awards Grants: Co-PI on an NSF grant ( Labs/Teams: Leads research on grassroots data activism and community technology control, emphasizing participatory design and epistemic justice.

Carlos Cámara-Menoyoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Studies
• Open Science
• Urban Commons
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlos Cámara-Menoyo is a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Warwick's Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies, where he bridges technical expertise with urban research. He holds a PhD in Information and Knowledge Society from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (2018), awarded the IND+I Science Prize. His academic roles include Lecturer at Universidad San Jorge and Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Education : PhD in Information and Knowledge Society (2018), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya MSc in Information and Knowledge Society (2012), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya MSc Architecture (2004), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Research Interests : Urban Studies, Open Science, Spatial Justice, Data Visualization, and Urban Commons. His work explores commodifications between cities, technology, and society, focusing on equitable urban development and participatory methods. Articles : His recent work addresses the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, participatory urban governance, and inclusive GIS applications. Key themes include sustainability transformations and co-design processes. Awards : IND+I Science Prize (2018), Cum Laude PhD distinction. Advising & Grants : Supervised Master’s theses on urban commons and co-production. Active in collaborative projects like Zaragoza Accesible and the Creating Interfaces initiative. Labs & Teams : Leads research software engineering efforts at CIM, promoting open science and reproducible workflows.

Natasha N. Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Technical Communication
• Social Justice
• Narrative Inquiry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natasha N. Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. She serves as President of the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW) and focuses on integrating social justice into technical communication. Her research emphasizes Black feminist thought, narrative inquiry, and human-centered design methodologies. Jones holds a PhD in Technical Communication/Human-Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Washington, an MA in Technical and Professional Communication from Auburn University, and a BA in Print Journalism from Georgia State University. Her work bridges scholarship and activism through projects like the CCCC Black Technical and Professional Communication Position Statement and coalitional advocacy initiatives. Awards include the 2021 CCCC Best Book Award and multiple CCCC Best Article recognitions. Jones prioritizes centering marginalized voices in her scholarship, particularly Black women and systemically oppressed communities. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes participatory pedagogy and equity-centered design. Jones actively participates in pro-Black organizational leadership within writing studies and has contributed to special issues on Black technical communication. She balances academic rigor with creative passions for poetry, plants, and speculative fiction genres.

• Climate Change Governance
• Urban Sustainability
• Transformative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharina Hölscher is an Assistant Professor in Just Transformation to Climate-Resilient Cities and Regions at Utrecht University's Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. She focuses on transformative climate governance, institutional learning, and co-creation approaches to address climate adaptation challenges in urban contexts. Her work spans Europe, the USA, India, and South Africa, emphasizing governance capacities for sustainability transitions. Education & Experience: PhD in Human Geography and Spatial Planning (details not specified). Previously affiliated with the Dutch Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT) and Erasmus University Rotterdam (2014–2022). Involved in EU FP7, Horizon 2020, and NWO-funded projects, alongside policy advising for the German Environmental Agency. Research Interests: Her research explores governance mechanisms enabling experimentation, coordination, and co-creation in climate adaptation. Key topics include institutional learning, transformative governance capacities, and the integration of transdisciplinary methods like citizen science. She analyzes how urban governance structures can foster resilience and justice through nature-based solutions and wastewater reuse innovations. Grants & Projects: EU-funded projects (FP7, Horizon 2020) focused on urban climate governance and sustainability transitions. Leading roles in work packages addressing policy mainstreaming, impact assessment frameworks, and participatory methodologies. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Connecting Nature initiative and the DRIFT research group, collaborating on frameworks like the Connecting Nature Framework for fast-follower cities.

Arno Siebesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Mining
• Pattern Mining
• Minimum Description Length Principle
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Arno Siebes is Professor of Algorithmic Data Analysis in the Department of Information and Computing Sciences at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on data mining methodologies, particularly pattern mining and Minimum Description Length (MDL) principles. Key research areas include: Developing efficient algorithms for pattern discovery Applying MDL to data characterization Creating interpretable models for complex datasets Addressing challenges in data science education Recent publications demonstrate applications in diverse domains including mobility analysis, genomic screening, and pandemic response. His work combines theoretical foundations with practical implementations for knowledge discovery.

• Digital Media
• Smart Cities
• Urban Interfaces
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michiel de Lange is Assistant Professor in New Media Studies at Utrecht University, specializing in digital media's role in urban environments. Cofounder of The Mobile City research initiative examining how technology shapes urban culture and citizen engagement. Research themes include: Smart cities and citizen participation Media architectures and urban interfaces Playful civic engagement Ethical dimensions of datafied cities Leads NWO-funded projects on responsible smart cities and the Hackable City concept. Recent work analyzes controversy design in datafied urban environments and creative research methods.

Tom Overmansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Public Administration
• Public Finance
• Budgeting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tom Overmans is Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs at Utrecht University School of Governance. His research in public administration focuses on behavioral budgeting, cognitive biases in public decision-making, and innovative responses to fiscal stress. Current projects examine how cognitive biases affect politicians' budget preferences and public procurement practices. His publications consistently explore behavioral dimensions of public finance, including micro-level budget behavior, consultant selection biases, and austerity implementation challenges. Methodologically, he employs experimental approaches and case studies to investigate public sector decision-making under constraints. Awards include the Veni Talent Grant for research on politicians' spending behavior and multiple teaching recognitions. As education director, he oversees curriculum development and pedagogical innovation in public administration programs. Engagement includes keynote presentations on austerity governance and membership in international research societies (IRSPM, EGPA, PMRA).

Manjana Milkoreitمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Global Environmental Governance
• Climate Politics
• Sustainability Transformations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Manjana Milkoreit is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo's Department of Sociology and Human Geography, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Global Governance from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Postdoctoral Researcher at Arizona State University’s Wrigley Institute. Her work focuses on global environmental governance, climate policy, and the role of cognition in decision-making. She coordinates governance research for the Global Tipping Points Report and leads projects like the Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative. Academic interests include science-policy interfaces, social tipping points, and future-oriented sustainability governance. Education: Ph.D. in Global Governance (University of Waterloo), MPP (Harvard Kennedy School). Key Positions: Affiliate at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Sustainability Scholar at Arizona State’s Global Futures Lab. Research Themes: Climate change governance, cognitive approaches to policy, Earth system resilience, and anticipatory governance frameworks. Projects & Teams: Co-leads the RESULTS project on sustainability transformations and the Democrisis initiative exploring democracy and climate crisis intersections. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations linking academia, policymakers, and civil society through tools like serious gaming and scenario planning. Grants & Collaboration: Funds include projects on governance innovation for tipping points and participatory climate action frameworks. Her work emphasizes bridging cognitive science with environmental policy to address complex global challenges.

EunSook Kwonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Design
• Product Design
• Healthcare Products
• +۴ مورد دیگر

EunSook Kwon is a Professor and Chair of the School of Industrial Design at Georgia Institute of Technology. Previously, she was Director of the Industrial Design Program at the University of Houston (2003–2021), where she established foundational curricula for BS and MS programs. She has been honored as a 'Most Admired Educator' by DesignIntelligence and directed the Seoul Design Olympiad 2008. Education includes a BFA from Seoul National University, MFA/MA degrees in Industrial Design from Seoul National University and Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Arts Education from Ohio State University. Her research focuses on healthcare products, wearable systems, and design education, emphasizing sustainability, gamification, and inclusive design. She has advised corporations and governments on design strategies and served as a juror for global competitions like IDEA and Microsoft’s Next-Generation PC Design. Publications span design education, interactive technologies, and cultural design, reflecting her commitment to bridging design practice with societal impact.