D. Robert Adams is a Professor at the College of Computing of Grand Valley State University . He serves as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Graduate Program Director for Data Science and Analytics . Based in office MAK C-2-112, he can be reached at adamsr@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3885. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Kentucky, 1998) B.S. in Computer Science (Northern Kentucky University, 1991) His research interests focus on procedural content generation for games , digital humanities , and computer music . His scholarship bridges computational methods with creative applications, including algorithmic approaches to musical difficulty modeling and computational nutrition systems. Scientific contributions include: 2021 - NextTune: Computational music difficulty modeling 2017 - Personality analysis in computing education 2016 - Global collaboration frameworks in CS education Honors: Fulbright Scholar (2019, FH Joanneum, Austria) Glenn A. Niemeyer Award (2020, GVSU) As an academic advisor, he has guided student research projects including: 2024 - Dynamic Game Level Generation with Jeffrey Hackbarth 2024 - Secure Software Development Lifecycle with Reagan Ondiek 2021 - Cryptocurrency Gaming Applications with T. Nguyen
Professor Josie McLellan serves as Professor of History in the Department of History at the University of Bristol, where she conducts innovative research at the intersection of academic and public history through community partnerships across Bristol. Her educational background includes a B.A. from Sussex University, an M.St. from Oxford University, and a D.Phil. from Oxford University. McLellan specializes in social and cultural history with particular expertise in public history and co-produced research methodologies. Her work bridges academic scholarship and community engagement through projects with Single Parent Action Network, Outstories Bristol, and Openstorytellers, focusing on women's history, LGBT+ history, disability history, and the history of work. She has developed groundbreaking approaches to incorporating non-academic expertise into historical research. Her recent publications demonstrate an evolution from her foundational work on East German history toward localized Bristol-based community projects, reflecting her commitment to making historical research accessible and relevant to diverse publics through digital mapping, exhibitions, and storytelling. Ernst Fraenkel Prize in Contemporary History (2011) for Love In The Time Of Communism McLellan has supervised numerous PhD and MPhil students on diverse topics including Soviet rock music, wartime Budapest management, postwar German rural life, and East German medical history. She has secured significant funding including AHRC grants for projects like 'Mapping LGBT+ Bristol' and 'Women, Work and Value in Europe, 1945-2015', while serving as co-investigator on 'Dropping Out of Socialism' and 'Know Your Bristol On The Move'. She currently collaborates with Barton Hill Settlement on a participatory history of Single Parent Action Network and continues her advocacy for inclusive higher education through the Foundation Year in Arts and Humanities program, which she helped direct for three years.
Roger Parker is the Thurston Dart Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a Fellow of St John's College. He has previously held academic positions at Cornell University, Oxford University, and served as Professor of Music at Gresham College. His work is centered in the Department of Music within the School of Arts and Humanities, with a focus on 19th-century opera and music culture. PhD, King's College London BA, Goldsmiths College, University of London Roger Parker’s research primarily explores opera , with a strong emphasis on Italian opera of the 19th century , particularly the works and cultural impact of composers like Verdi, Donizetti, and Puccini. He investigates the intersections of music with politics, especially during the Risorgimento, and has recently turned his attention to music in 19th-century London . His methodological approach combines critical theory , archival research, and editorial scholarship, contributing to both academic discourse and performance practice. He is deeply engaged in reconstructing historical performance contexts and analyzing textual variants in operatic scores. The recent articles and books reflect a sustained engagement with critical editions of operas , the cultural mythology of composers , and the urban musical environment of 19th-century London . There is a clear trajectory from editorial scholarship (Donizetti, Puccini) to broader historiographical questions about how opera functions in society. Keywords across these works include opera, Risorgimento, autograph studies, critical theory, and cultural reception, indicating a scholar bridging musicology, history, and cultural studies. His scientific recognition includes: Premio Giuseppe Verdi (1986) Guggenheim Fellowship (1986–1987) Dent Medal, Royal Musical Association (1991) Fellow of the British Academy (2008) Vice-President, Royal Musical Association (2001) Roger Parker has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students, though specific names are not listed. He has led significant research projects, including the ERC-funded Music in London, 1800–1851 and Operatic Networks: London, Paris and Beyond , securing grants from the European Commission, British Academy, and European Science Foundation. His editorial leadership includes co-founding the Cambridge Opera Journal and serving on the editorial boards of Opera and Opera Quarterly . He has also been an assessor for the Leverhulme Trust and Radcliffe Fellowship Program. He directs major research initiatives such as the MUSLOND project and has been involved in international scholarly networks, including the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. His work often involves collaborative teams of musicologists, historians, and archivists, focusing on reconstructing 19th-century musical life through manuscripts, periodicals, and performance records.
John Chichester is a Professor in the Department of Film and Media Arts at Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University. With over 30 years of professional experience in motion picture design, he specializes in production design for films and television, blending aesthetic creativity with practical knowledge to prepare students for careers in visual storytelling. Education: Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University Master of Fine Arts from New York University His research focuses on evolving methodologies in production design, particularly the interplay between technological innovation and narrative-driven aesthetics. Current projects explore the integration of digital tools in traditional set design while maintaining cinematic authenticity. Chichester's notable creative works include production design contributions to films like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides , Star Trek: Into Darkness , and Team America: World Police , demonstrating expertise in both large-scale studio productions and independent films. Scientific Awards: Nominee, Art Directors Guild Outstanding Achievement Award in Production Design (Pirates of the Caribbean) Nominee, Art Directors Guild Outstanding Achievement Award in Production Design (Star Trek: Into Darkness) His teaching emphasizes bold design choices and foundational knowledge, with collaborations in film design teams and industry mentorship programs. He actively participates in professional recognition events, including presenting the Art Directors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award to Luis Hoyos.
Michael J. Schill is the Sponsors Professor of Business Administration in the Finance area at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. He holds a B.Sc. from Brigham Young University, an MBA from INSEAD, and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Schill teaches core finance courses in Darden's full-time MBA program and has previously taught at the University of California-Riverside, University of Cambridge, and University of Melbourne. B.Sc., Brigham Young University MBA, INSEAD Ph.D., University of Washington His research focuses on empirical corporate finance , international finance , and stock market anomalies , with a particular interest in asset-growth effects, cross-listing premiums, and foreign currency debt issuance. Recent publications span technical notes on cash flow principles and risk analysis, alongside case studies covering luxury industry acquisitions, project finance, and start-up financial challenges. Schill's scholarly output includes over 30 case studies and technical notes, with collaborative work on the textbook Case Studies in Finance: Managing for Corporate Value Creation . He has also explored topics like asset price bubbles, credit analysis fundamentals, and capital structure policy through educational materials.
Dr. Walter C. Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on engineering education pedagogy, academic motivation, and diversity initiatives in STEM. He has contributed extensively to the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering through empirical studies and theoretical frameworks. Research Emphasis: Academic motivation models Key Contributions: Summer bridge program effectiveness Current Work: Systematic analysis of racial equity in engineering His scholarship examines co-curricular support systems and systemic barriers for Black Americans in engineering, with recent work (2024) exploring interpersonal relationships in undergraduate programs. Journal roles include Associate Editor, Guest Editor, and reviewer for equity-focused publications. Contact: walterl@vt.edu | Virginia Tech Faculty Profile
Dr. Ian Woo is an accomplished artist, musician, and educator serving as the Programme Leader for the MA Fine Arts program at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore. With a Doctor in Fine Arts from RMIT University Australia, an MA in European Fine Art from Winchester School of Art, and a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Kent Institute of Art & Design, Dr. Woo brings extensive academic and practical experience to his role. His educational leadership includes developing the curriculum for studio practice research through validations by Open University and Goldsmiths University. Dr. Woo has supervised numerous artists who have exhibited at prestigious venues including the Venice and Singapore Biennales, significantly contributing to the development of Singapore's contemporary art scene since the turn of the millennium. Dr. Woo's research interests focus on modern painting, perceptual painting, abstraction, contemporary music, phenomenology, and matter and memory. His current research explores "Painting and abstraction in relation to time and phenomenology of the incidental." Since 2016, he has been a key participant in the experimental painting collaborative project "Impermanent Durations – On Painting and Time" alongside Beth Harland, David Thomas, and Laura Lisbon. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with contemporary painting discourse, with recent publications examining the relationship between painting, time, and phenomenology. These works reveal his theoretical depth while maintaining strong connections to practical artistic concerns, bridging the gap between academic research and studio practice. Finalist, Sovereign Asian Art Prize (2010) Recipient of the National Arts Council Local Bursary Award (2003) Juror's Choice, Philip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards (2000) Multiple awards from Philip Morris Group of Companies Singapore Art Awards (1999-2000) Category Winner of the Abstract Medium, The 18th UOB Painting of the Year Art Competition (1999) Recipient of the JCCI Singapore Art Award 1999 As an advisor, Dr. Woo has guided emerging artists whose works have been featured in major international exhibitions. His teaching philosophy emphasizes developing artistic practice as research, influencing a generation of Singaporean artists. Dr. Woo has also contributed to numerous public art projects including "Emotional Things" at the Esplanade Tunnel in Singapore and installations at Marina One Office and Suzhou Center in China. Dr. Woo maintains an active studio practice while continuing his scholarly work. His ongoing collaborations and international engagements demonstrate his commitment to advancing contemporary painting discourse globally while maintaining strong connections to Singapore's art ecosystem.
Dr. Angela M. Nelson serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Popular Culture and Director of the School of Cultural and Critical Studies within Bowling Green State University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic career spans decades of interdisciplinary scholarship focused on Black cultural production in the United States, with significant administrative service as undergraduate advisor, department chair, program director, and school director. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University (1992) M.M. in Music Education from Bowling Green State University (1989) B.M. in Music Education from Converse College (1986) Dr. Nelson's research centers on 20th and 21st Century Black Popular Culture, examining African American music traditions (sacred, secular, and popular) and representation across comic art, situation comedy, and stage plays. Her work investigates how social concerns, identities, and perspectives of African Americans interact with cultural industry structures, particularly focusing on oppressive systems in television, music, and religion. She deliberately centers marginalized voices of African American women in cultural discourse, bridging academic scholarship with public conversations through interdisciplinary frameworks. Analysis of her recent publications (2008-2020) reveals consistent thematic threads: exploration of Black female artists' resistance within entertainment industries, theological dimensions of musical expression, and critical examinations of representation. Her scholarship demonstrates strong interdisciplinary convergence between cultural studies, religious studies, and media analysis, with increasing emphasis on feminist perspectives in Black popular culture after 2018. Dr. Nelson has held extensive administrative roles including undergraduate advisor and school director, demonstrating commitment to academic leadership and student mentorship. Her professional affiliations include the National Council for Black Studies and Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association, reflecting her dedication to advancing scholarship in Black cultural production.
Professor Peter Tirop Simatei serves as Director of the Moi University African Cluster Centre of Excellence in African Studies (Moi-ACC) at Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. He is a Professor of Comparative Literature within the School of Arts and Social Sciences, specifically in the Department of Literature, Theatre & Film. His educational background includes a BA (Hons) from the University of Nairobi, M.Phil from Moi University, and PhD from the University of Bayreuth, Germany. Professor Simatei has held prestigious fellowships including the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, German Research Council (DFG) Post-doctoral Fellowship at University of Munich, and Five College African Scholars program at University of Massachusetts. His research spans Postcolonial studies, Anglophone literatures, and Diaspora studies with particular focus on negotiations of diaspora, migration, gender and popular culture. He specializes in East African, African and Indian diaspora literature and popular culture, examining how diasporic identities interact with national identities. His work makes significant contributions to postcolonial literary and cultural studies, challenging theories that discount the centrality of nation-states to diasporic consciousness. His future research will explore visions of the future generated in Africa and its diasporas. Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung German Research Council (DFG) Post-doctoral Fellow (Postcolonial Studies Program) Fellow of the Five College African Scholars program As Director of Moi-ACC, Professor Simatei leads a multidisciplinary research cluster with sections including Arts and Aesthetics, Knowledges, Learning, Mobilities, Moralities, and Gender & Diversity. The Centre has gained international recognition for its global impact in African studies, hosting international conferences, colloquium seminars, and research workshops that bring together scholars from across Africa and the world. The Centre recently organized significant events including the East African Humanities Deans Symposium and the Workshop on Traditional Music/Musical Traditions. Professor Simatei actively participates in the Centre's research activities, including supervising research fellows and artists in residence, and has been instrumental in establishing Moi-ACC as a prominent hub for African studies with multiple international partnerships.
Karen E. Richman is a Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs at the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame. She holds concurrent faculty positions in the Departments of Romance Languages and Literatures and Anthropology, and is affiliated faculty in Africana Studies and Gender Studies. As a cultural anthropologist with expertise in Haitian and Mexican migration studies, she has been a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow since 2002. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Music from Wesleyan University, and both Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology from the University of Virginia. Richman's research focuses on religion, migration, transnationalism, performance, gender, and production and consumption, with particular emphasis on Haitian and Mexican communities in the United States. Her work explores how cultural practices, especially around religion and savings behavior, shape immigrant experiences and adaptation. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Haiti and Mexico, examining dynamics of migration, religious conversion, and economic practices. Her scholarship reveals consistent themes across her publications: the role of cultural values in financial behavior, religious syncretism in diaspora contexts, and the gendered dimensions of migration. Richman has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with economists to study Latino retirement savings and with engineers to examine Haitian construction practices related to climate change. Open Course Ware Excellence Award for Creole Language and Culture Robert F. Heizer Prize for Best Journal Article in Ethnohistory Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C. Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2015) Newberry Library Fellowship Social Science Research Council Fellowship Richman actively mentors students through thesis courses and directed readings, with research focusing on Mexican immigration, Caribbean diasporas, and Creole language and culture. She has secured significant grant funding from organizations including the National Endowment for Financial Education and the National Science Foundation for her interdisciplinary work on immigrant savings behavior and Haitian responses to natural hazards. She leads the Cross-Cultural Leadership Program and has served as Program Chair for the Haitian Studies Association conference at Notre Dame. Richman is also involved in community initiatives, advising student groups like the Latino Honors Society and the Student Coalition for Immigrant Advocacy.
Professor Waldemar Górski is a distinguished faculty member at the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, where he serves in Department IV - Choral Conducting, Church Music, Artistic Education, Rhythmics and Jazz. He was appointed associate professor in 2008, received the title of professor of musical arts in 2011, and was appointed full professor in 2012. Throughout his career, he has held significant administrative roles including Vice-Dean and Dean of Faculty IV for two terms. Professor Górski's research and professional interests focus on conducting, particularly choral conducting, music education, church music, artistic education, rhythmics, and jazz. He is renowned for his extensive work with various choirs and orchestras both in Poland and internationally, having conducted ensembles such as the "CANTILENA" choir, the "CANTATA" choir, and the symphony orchestra of the Feliks Nowowiejski Secondary Music School in Gdańsk. His conducting expertise has led him to represent Poland at numerous international festivals and competitions across Germany, France, Lithuania, Hungary, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Spain, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Ecuador, and Bulgaria. As an educator, Professor Górski has had a profound impact on the next generation of musicians. By 2023, he had promoted 15 Doctors of Arts from various countries including China, the USA, and Belarus, with 10 of them becoming academic teachers at universities worldwide. He has also reviewed 16 doctoral dissertations and 21 habilitation dissertations. Bronze Cross of Merit from the President of the Republic of Poland Medal of the Commission of National Education Gloria Artis Medal of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage Honorary Badge of Merit for Culture Medal of Merit for Services to Warmia and Mazury Honorary Gold Badge of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras Professor Górski has been instrumental in developing academic programs, serving as Editor-in-chief of the academic journal SZTUKA | KULTURA | EDUKACJA, and initiating the Doctoral Studies in Conducting program. He currently heads the Department of Doctoral Artistic Projects at the Institute of Choral and Oratorio-Cantata Conducting. His recent artistic focus has been working with the Baltic Opera Choir in Gdańsk as Artistic Director and Conductor, preparing opera premieres. He considers his primary mission to be teaching, pedagogical work, and organizational/expert activities.
Ignacy Wiśniewski is a Doctor of Fine Arts, jazz pianist, composer, and Assistant Professor at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk (Faculty IV - Choral Conducting, Church Music, Artistic Education, Rhythmics and Jazz). He specializes in vocal collaboration as arranger, coach, and songwriter, creating over a dozen musicals performed in major Polish theaters. Academy of Music in Gdańsk (Graduate and Faculty Member) Hochschule fur Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover Academie Musicale de Villecroze His research interests include improvisation as human-machine distinction , cross-genre musical collaboration , and theatrical jazz integration . His 2021 DUOS project explored algorithm-resistant composition through saxophone, double bass, and drum collaborations. Scientific Awards: Honorary Badge of Merit for Polish Culture (2022) Special Award of Pomeranian Voivodeship Marshal (2024) Young Poland Scholarship (2018) Wiśniewski leads the Ignacy Wiśniewski Trio (Jazz Shirim debut 2016) and co-founded the Almost Jazz Group quartet (2012-2017). He has collaborated with directors like Agata Duda-Gracz and received funding through the Minister of Culture's Culture on the Web program.
Rada Mihalcea is a Professor at the University of Michigan in the Computer Science and Engineering department. She actively promotes Natural Language Processing (NLP) applications for social good and founded the ACL Year Round Mentorship program. University: University of Michigan School: College of Engineering Department: Computer Science and Engineering Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests include: Natural Language Processing for social good applications Text Mining and Sentiment Analysis Deception Detection and Multimodal Analysis Cross-Cultural Computational Linguistics Educational Technology and Gender Studies Recent research trends focus on: Fake news detection using multimodal features Lexicon-based cross-cultural value analysis Thermal imaging for affective computing Deception detection through linguistic and physiological cues Applications in healthcare and counseling analysis Scientific Awards : Sarah Goddard Power Award (2019) Best Paper Award at CICLING (2019) Best Paper Award at SocInfo (2018) Additional Contributions : Co-authored textbooks on Text Mining and Graph-based NLP Developed FunPython tutorial for children Collaborative work with the School of Music on the Ada Lovelace Opera Active in diversity initiatives in computing
Peter C. DiCola is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law, where he serves as Co-Director of the JD/PhD Program and Academic Placement. His career bridges legal scholarship and economic analysis, focusing on copyright systems within digital creative industries including music and photography. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor of Law at Northwestern. His educational foundation includes: AB from Princeton University J.D. from the University of Michigan Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan Professor DiCola's research centers on copyright law , intellectual property economics , and digital media regulation . He has conducted pioneering empirical studies on musician revenue models and copyright incentives, co-authoring the seminal book "Creative License" on digital sampling. His work examines how internet intermediaries reshape copyright economics and creative professional livelihoods. His publications from 2011-2019 reveal consistent exploration of copyright's real-world impacts, particularly in music production and photography. Key themes include digital sampling legality, photographer copyright perceptions, and economic modeling of copyright systems after digital disruption, combining doctrinal legal analysis with empirical economic research. As Co-Director of the JD/PhD Program, he oversees academic placement and mentorship for dual-degree candidates. His prior research appointments—including Searle Research Fellow and Benjamin Mazur Summer Research Professor—demonstrate sustained interdisciplinary scholarship at the law-economics intersection, particularly regarding creative industry economics and regulatory frameworks.
Dr. Onet-Marian Zsuzsanna is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Her research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to software engineering challenges, particularly software defect prediction and restructuring. Academic Rank: Lecturer Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University Department: Computer Science Email: zsuzsanna.onet@ubbcluj.ro Research Interests : Dr. Marian specializes in developing machine learning models (clustering, association rules, reinforcement learning) for software defect detection, package-level restructuring, and test order optimization. She also explores applications of Formal Concept Analysis in text summarization and music pattern discovery. Recent Publications highlight her work in source-code embeddings, unsupervised learning for software analysis, and comparative studies of online/traditional learning environments. Her methods often integrate domain-specific metrics and AI-driven optimization. Contact : zsuzsanna.onet@ubbcluj.ro | Office: Teodor Mihaly street, Room 440
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