Ariadna Fernandez-Planells is a Lecturer at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in youth information behavior linked to social movements. Her academic affiliations include Universitat Politècnica de València (Departamento de Comunicación Audiovisual, Documentación e Historia del Arte) and Pompeu Fabra University (Communication). She earned a PhD in Social Communication under Supervisors Carles Feixa and Mònica Figueras. Her research interests span New Media , Social Movements , Youth Studies , Media Studies , Television Studies , and Digital Media . Recent publications focus on ethical design in mobile applications, journalism innovation, gang behavior in digital contexts, media consumption trends, and tourism communication strategies. Consumer-based brand equity in polarized media markets Longitudinal studies of youth media habits (15M and Umbrella movements) Educational podcasting and student prosumer dynamics Transnational gang mediation via social media Scientific recognition includes the FPU Fellowship (2020) , UIC Barcelona Outstanding Researcher award (2022) , and Premio a la Excelencia Docente (2021) . Her work addresses the intersection of technology, education, and political engagement, with over 30,000 public views and 23 co-authored publications.
Karen Haandrikman is a Professor in Geography with a focus on human geography at the Department of Human Geography, Stockholm University. She serves as Programme Director for the Master's Programme in Human Geography and coordinates several advanced courses in human geography and urban planning. Her research focuses on migration, integration, segregation, neighbourhoods, and mixed methods. Dr. Haandrikman leads multiple research projects including "Disentangling Segregation at Different Scales" (Swedish Research Council, 2024-2029) and "Socioeconomic Inequalities among Girls and Boys of the Second Generation" (Swedish Research Council, 2024-2028). Her previous projects include "The Neighbourhood Revisited" (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, 2019-2024) and "Migration trajectories" (Forte, 2017-2023). Her research interests span migration studies, population geography, urban segregation, neighborhood dynamics, spatial analysis, gender studies, and integration processes. She employs mixed methods approaches to understand how residential patterns, migration trajectories, and neighborhood characteristics affect social outcomes across the life course. Dr. Haandrikman's innovative work on individualized scalable neighborhoods has enabled comparative segregation research across European cities that was previously impossible with traditional administrative boundaries. Dr. Haandrikman's research reveals complex patterns of residential segregation across European cities, showing how neighborhood characteristics intersect with migration status, gender, and socioeconomic factors to shape life outcomes. Her work demonstrates that childhood residential mobility can have cumulative effects on educational attainment and neighborhood quality, and that gender contracts vary significantly across Swedish municipalities, influencing family policy use and social outcomes. Disentangling Segregation at Different Scales (PI, Swedish Research Council, 2024-2029) Socioeconomic Inequalities among Girls and Boys of the Second Generation (PI, Swedish Research Council, 2024-2028) The Neighbourhood Revisited: Spatial polarization and social cohesion in contemporary Sweden (2019-2024) Migration trajectories: Geographical Mobility, Family Careers, Employment, Education, and Social Insurance in Sweden, 1990–2016 (2017-2023) Dr. Haandrikman actively supervises PhD students including Nickella Jose, Linda Randall, and Sofi Johansson, and has successfully guided several PhD candidates to completion including Joeke Kuyvenhoven, Samaneh Khaef, Andrea Monti, and Louisa Vogiazides. She serves as an examiner for PhD defenses at multiple universities including University of Groningen, University of Queensland, and Linköping University. She is affiliated with the Population Geography research group at Stockholm University and serves on the editorial board of Population, Space and Place. Dr. Haandrikman is an active member of the European Association for Population Studies, the Netherlands Demographic Society, and the Swedish Demographic Association (where she served as board member and co-chairman 2018-2022).
Julie Arenberg is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School , affiliated with Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary . Her work focuses on auditory neuroscience and clinical/translational audiology , particularly improving cochlear implant functionality. Research Interests : Auditory perception, hearing assistive devices, electrode-neuron interface optimization, and developmental auditory plasticity in implant users. Laboratory : The Emerging Auditory Research Lab investigates individualized cochlear implant programming through translational studies spanning basic science to applied clinical trials. Collaborations : Active participation in clinical trials related to pediatric and adult cochlear implantation, device programming, and auditory system modeling.
Hynek Burda is a Professor at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, affiliated with the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology's Department of Hunting and Forestry Zoology. His research focuses on animal sensory systems and behavioral ecology, particularly magnetoreception across diverse species including canids, rodents, and ungulates. Research interests center on: Magnetic field perception in mammals and birds Adaptive behaviors in subterranean species Evolution of sensory systems Wildlife navigation mechanisms Comparative zoology of African rodents Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on magnetoreception, with 67% of articles addressing geomagnetic navigation in species ranging from hunting dogs to mole-rats. Key patterns include sensory biology (73% of works), navigation studies (60%), and mammalian behavior (87%). Grant support includes projects on: Magnetosenzitivita psů a jiných zvířat (2016-2017) Magnetická orientace savců (2011-2013)
Rafal Rzepka is an Associate Professor at Hokkaido University's Faculty of Information Science and Technology, where he leads the Language Media Lab and serves as Associate Editor for Information Processing & Management. With a prolific research output of 322 publications and significant citation impact, his work bridges theoretical NLP with practical applications in ethical AI systems. His research interests span multiple interconnected domains in artificial intelligence, with primary focus on Natural Language Processing, Machine Ethics, Common Sense Knowledge acquisition, and Affect Processing. He has pioneered work in Artificial Humor, Metaphor Understanding and Generation, Cyber-bullying Detection, and recently expanded into Speciesism analysis in language models. His approach combines computational linguistics with cognitive science to develop systems that better understand human behavior and values. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward ethical AI applications, with significant work on bias detection (including fame bias and speciesism), cross-cultural ethics, and moral decision-making frameworks. His research increasingly focuses on practical implementations of ethical AI in security contexts, medical diagnostics through speech analysis, and regulatory compliance systems. Rafal Rzepka's work demonstrates consistent innovation in extracting meaningful patterns from language to address complex social and ethical challenges. His research bridges theoretical advances in NLP with real-world applications that improve AI safety, fairness, and human-AI interaction. As an active researcher, he collaborates across multiple institutions and disciplines, with recent work spanning Japanese, English, Polish, French, and Chinese language contexts. His contributions to developing evaluation datasets like JETHICS provide important resources for the broader AI ethics community.
Lavy Khoushinsky serves as Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department at Laval University's Faculty of Administrative Sciences, where he maintains an active research program bridging analytical marketing, artificial intelligence, and consumer behavior. His work addresses critical contemporary challenges including ideological polarization in markets, healthcare access barriers, and ethical AI implementation. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from Smith School of Business, Master's in Sustainable Energy Policy from Carleton University, and Bachelor's in Communication from Concordia University. This interdisciplinary background informs his research approach that integrates technical marketing analytics with social impact considerations. Professor Khoushinsky's research program demonstrates remarkable thematic evolution from sustainable transportation (2019) through banking experience innovation (2020-2021) to his current focus on AI-consumer interactions in contested spaces. His 14 publications (2019-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: AI-Mediated Consumer Interactions (50% of recent work): Examining chatbots, healthcare navigation systems, and accountability frameworks Ideological Market Dynamics (30%): Analyzing niche marketing in polarized environments and consumer discourse patterns Technology Adoption Barriers (20%): Studying privacy paradoxes, e-waste responsibility, and mixed-reality banking experiences His methodological approach combines computational linguistics with experimental design to address complex marketing phenomena. Through his teaching portfolio spanning Marketing Principles to AI applications, Professor Khoushinsky prepares students for evolving marketing landscapes. His course development emphasizes practical analytical skills while addressing contemporary ethical challenges in digital marketing. The collaborative nature of his publication record (80% co-authored) indicates strong team-based research practices and interdisciplinary connections across institutions.
Michał Mijalski serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Communication at Adam Mickiewicz University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism in Poznań. His academic foundation includes a Master's degree in journalism and social communication (specializing in sports journalism and sports management) from the same faculty, and a BA in journalism and social communication from the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Journalism and Political Science. Professional experience spans national and regional media roles across socio-political and sports editorial offices. His educational credentials: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Social Communication, University of Warsaw Master of Arts in Journalism and Social Communication (Sports Journalism & Management), Adam Mickiewicz University Research focuses on media discourse analysis, political communication, and mediatization of politics, with particular expertise in nonverbal communication, linguistic pragmatics, and rhetoric. His work examines how media shapes political narratives and social integration through systematic content analysis. Recent publications demonstrate consistent methodological rigor in election monitoring and geopolitical conflict reporting. His 12 publications (2014-2019) reveal evolving research trajectories: early work centered on Polish election coverage standards (2014-2015), expanding to geopolitical analysis of Ukraine-Crimea events (2015), then incorporating sports sociology (2016-2019). Methodologically, he combines quantitative content analysis with qualitative discourse studies, often utilizing CATI studios and eyetracker technology. Key thematic threads include media bias detection, narrative framing in crises, and sports as social policy tools. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available materials. Dr. Mijalski coordinates no graduate students per available records but teaches diverse courses including Internet Psychology, Football in Social Policy, and state/organization fundamentals. His practical media experience informs pedagogy through real-world case studies. Former research coordination for National Broadcasting Council projects demonstrates applied policy relevance. He maintains active institutional engagement through the Scientific Circle of Economic and Social Policy at Adam Mickiewicz University, plus memberships in the Polish Society of Social Communication and Polish Society of Social Policy. Previous affiliation with University of Warsaw's Media Research Laboratory involved implementing commissioned research projects using specialized studio and eye-tracking equipment.
Professor Justin Mattias Valasek serves as Professor in the Department of Economics at NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Bergen, Norway. He maintains significant affiliations as a CESifo Research Network Fellow and Distinguished CESifo Affiliate, positioning him within Europe's premier economic research network focused on public policy challenges. His research centers on Political Economy, Public Economics, and Behavioural Economics, investigating how institutions shape fairness perceptions, collective decision-making, and societal responses to migration and inequality. Key themes include the dynamics of corruption cultures, committee effectiveness, representation gaps, and the political economy of fiscal policy—addressing fundamental questions about designing institutions that balance efficiency with equity in diverse, aging societies. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intensified focus on institutional fairness mechanisms, dynamic reform processes, and migration's social capital impacts. His work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with policy relevance, analyzing how default effects influence inequality acceptance, how quotas affect representation quality, and why committees succeed or fail in information aggregation. Professor Valasek's scientific recognition includes: CESifo Research Network Fellow Distinguished CESifo Affiliate While specific grant details aren't provided, his continuous publication output and CESifo engagement indicate robust research support. His collaborative publication pattern suggests active supervision of graduate researchers, though formal student listings aren't available. His work with CESifo's Public Economics area connects him to cutting-edge analyses of taxation, social security, and inequality—core challenges for modern policy makers. No dedicated research laboratory is mentioned, but his affiliations with CESifo and NHH's Department of Economics provide access to extensive research infrastructure and collaborative networks across European economic policy institutions.
Jürgen Buder and Nadia Said are cognitive psychology researchers at the University of Tübingen, with Buder affiliated with the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) and Said as a postdoc in the Applied Cognitive Psychology research group. Their collaborative work focuses on understanding online information processing, particularly the dynamics of selective exposure versus selective response in digital environments. Their research examines how individuals engage with congenial versus uncongenial information, with a special focus on climate change discussions. They have identified what they term the 'uncongeniality bias' - the tendency for people, particularly younger individuals, to reply more to opposing viewpoints than to like-minded comments, which contrasts with traditional selective exposure patterns. Recent publications reveal nuanced findings about how knowledge and confidence differentially affect online discussion behavior. Their work shows that high knowledge decreases overall engagement but increases antagonism (replying to uncongenial content), while high confidence increases overall engagement but decreases antagonism. Their research spans cognitive psychology, social media studies, and climate change communication, with publications in high-impact journals including Psychological Science and New Media & Society. They have received ethical approval for their research methods from the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien review board, and all data from their studies are publicly available through OSF repositories, demonstrating commitment to open science practices.
Kevin Vezirian is an Associate Professor (Maître de conférences) at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, where he conducts research in social psychology. He also maintains an international research presence as an Associated Researcher at the School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia. His academic work bridges theoretical social psychology with practical ethical concerns, particularly in the domain of human-animal relationships and scientific practice. Research Focus Vezirian's research program centers on social cognition and intergroup relations, with a distinctive focus on the psychological mechanisms underlying attitudes toward animals in scientific contexts. His work investigates how cognitive processes influence moral judgment, particularly regarding animal experimentation. Key research themes include: The psychological processes behind animal objectification and mind denial in laboratory settings Gender differences in attitudes toward animal experimentation and their underlying mechanisms The relationship between cognitive styles (particularly analytic thinking) and ethical consumption behaviors Moral psychology aspects of scientific authority and its influence on ethical decision-making Replication studies examining foundational concepts in social psychology and cognitive dissonance Publication Trends Vezirian's recent publication record (2022-2025) demonstrates a strong commitment to methodological rigor and collaborative science. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Nature Human Behaviour, and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. A notable pattern in his research is the integration of classic social psychology paradigms with contemporary ethical concerns, particularly regarding animal research ethics. His work often employs multilab collaborative approaches, reflecting his commitment to scientific reproducibility and cross-cultural validity. Recent publications increasingly focus on the cognitive mechanisms underlying speciesism and the psychological consequences of categorizing animals as experimental subjects. Collaborative Research Vezirian is an active participant in large-scale collaborative research initiatives. He has contributed to several major multilab projects including the Psychological Science Accelerator's global study on pandemic responses, the Many Smiles Collaboration's test of the facial feedback hypothesis, and multiple registered replication reports examining foundational concepts in social psychology. His work spans numerous countries and institutions, demonstrating his commitment to international scientific collaboration and methodological transparency.
Alia Khan serves as an Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she conducts groundbreaking research in optical remote sensing of Earth's surface using uncrewed aerial systems and satellite-based sensors. Her work bridges aerospace engineering with environmental science, focusing on critical climate-related phenomena in polar and mountainous regions. Dr. Khan earned her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2016, following an MS in Environmental Studies from the same institution in 2012, and a BSPH with Honors in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2009. Her research interests center on autonomous system development for environmental monitoring, with particular expertise in aquatic biogeochemistry, aerosols, and cryosphere studies including glacial and snow hydrology. She has pioneered methods using UAV technology to study snow algae, glacier ablation, and black carbon impacts on ice sheets. Her work spans from Antarctic ecosystems to Andean snowpacks and Arctic oceans, addressing critical climate change indicators through innovative remote sensing approaches. Analysis of Dr. Khan's recent publications reveals a strong focus on polar and cryospheric research, with particular attention to black carbon impacts on ice sheets, snow algae monitoring, and the application of UAV technology for environmental observation. Her interdisciplinary work connects atmospheric science, glaciology, and remote sensing to address pressing climate change questions, with increasing emphasis on human impacts in polar regions and the development of cost-effective monitoring technologies. National Science Foundation - CAREER Grant Awardee (2022) US Fulbright Scholar to the Chilean Antarctic Program (2019) Antarctic Service Medal, National Science Foundation (2012) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2010) Dr. Khan has successfully mentored students including Colby F. Rand and S. Healy, who appear as first authors on multiple publications. Her research has been supported by significant grants including the NSF CAREER award and Fulbright Scholarship, enabling extensive field work in Antarctica, the Arctic, and mountainous regions worldwide. She teaches GEEN 1400 First Year Engineering Projects and Drone Remote Sensing, integrating her research expertise into undergraduate education. Her work involves extensive collaboration with international research teams across polar regions, including participation in Antarctic research programs and Arctic monitoring initiatives. Dr. Khan's laboratory focuses on developing and deploying UAV-based remote sensing systems for environmental monitoring, with particular emphasis on cryospheric applications and the development of cost-effective monitoring solutions for challenging environments.
Andres Karjus is a Senior Researcher at Estonian Business School and Lecturer in Digital Humanities and Artificial Intelligence at Tallinn University, where he is also a member of the CUDAN Cultural Data Analytics lab. His multidisciplinary work bridges linguistics, artificial intelligence, and cultural studies, employing methods ranging from machine learning to cognitive experiments. Estonian Business School: Senior Researcher Tallinn University: Lecturer in Digital Humanities and AI CUDAN Lab: Member of Cultural Data Analytics team University of Edinburgh: PhD from Centre for Language Evolution His research focuses on language and culture dynamics, particularly evolutionary processes driving change over time. Karjus specializes in applying computational methods to humanities and social science questions, with recent projects spanning art history, creative industries, and media analysis. He is particularly known for his work on linguistic evolution in polarized social media environments and quantitative analysis of global film festival circuits. His publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining AI techniques with traditional humanities approaches. Recent work has focused on applying large language models to mixed methods research, analyzing film festival diversity through latent space modeling, and studying linguistic divergence in polarized online communities. These studies consistently employ innovative computational approaches to address complex cultural phenomena. Nationally Recognized Science Communicator (2024) - Estonian Science Foundation Karjus actively engages in knowledge transfer through consulting and workshops on R, statistics, data visualization, and generative AI. He has developed training materials for academic audiences across disciplines and frequently collaborates with public and private sector organizations on cross-sector initiatives. His educational background in both linguistics (University of Edinburgh, University of Tartu) and artificial intelligence (KU Leuven) uniquely positions him to bridge technical and humanities domains. He leads the CUDAN lab's research on cultural data analytics and has developed interactive dashboards for visualizing complex cultural datasets, including the film festival circuit analysis platform. His current projects focus on machine-assisted quantitizing designs for humanities research and exploring socioeconomic factors in cultural representation.
Ross Burkhart is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Boise State University, where he has served since 1998. His academic career combines rigorous research in comparative politics with a recognized commitment to undergraduate education through multiple teaching awards. Dr. Burkhart's educational background includes: Ph.D. from the University of Iowa His research spans democratization patterns globally, with specialized focus on US-Canada environmental relations, human rights frameworks, and political economy in borderland regions. Recent work analyzes electoral systems across the Americas, income distribution impacts on democracy, and cross-cultural political perceptions through Kazakhstan-US comparative lenses. This interdisciplinary approach integrates political methodology with environmental policy analysis. Publication trends since 2019 reveal concentrated expertise in election forecasting (particularly French and American systems), international perspectives on governance, and pedagogical innovations in North American politics education. His work bridges quantitative political science with real-world policy applications in environmental and electoral domains. Recognition includes: Boise State University Foundation Scholar Research Award Nomination (2008) Foundation Scholar Teaching Award Finalist (2011) Dual Teaching Award Nominations (2008 & 2004) David S. Taylor Service to Students Award (2009) Faculty Partner Award from Student Affairs Division (2007) While supervising at least one student's work as noted in institutional records, specific advisee details and grant funding information remain unreported in available materials. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-1333-868X) documents 33 research outputs with significant citation impact in democratization studies.
