جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Statistical Inference
• Data Modelling (Environmental events)
• Bayesian Statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pragalathan (Prahan) Apputhurai is a Lecturer in Applied Statistics at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Health Sciences . With a PhD in Applied Statistics from Swinburne and prior degrees from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, his expertise spans Bayesian Statistics , Structural Equation Modeling , and Extreme Events Data Modelling . He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied Statistics and supervises PhD/Master's students in areas including Factor Analysis and Social Determinants of Health. Education: PhD in Applied Statistics, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Science & Applied Statistics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Research Interests: Specializing in statistical methods for health and social sciences, Dr. Apputhurai's work addresses issues including intimate partner violence, mental health in chronic disease populations, and empathetic AI in healthcare. His recent publications focus on structural equation modeling applications, psychometric validation in gastrointestinal disorders, and conversational agent empathy assessment. Grants: Rome Foundation (2025): Dietary interventions for IBS pain management Civil Aviation Safety Authority (2022-2024): Bayesian methodology in aviation safety Department of Communities and Justice (2018-2019): Indigenous women's reintegration through empowerment pathways Professional Recognition: Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award (2016) SUPRA Scholarship Recipient (2009) Academic Excellence in B.Sc. Examinations (2003) Academic Supervision: Currently supervising research projects in inflammatory bowel disease mental health support, conversational agent development, and trauma impact on quality of life across various health conditions.

Dan Dubowitzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Collaborative Urbanism
• City-making
• Citizen Engagement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dan Dubowitz is a Reader in Architecture and the International Lead at Manchester School of Architecture, where he directs the FLUX Atelier and co-chairs the expert panel for the 'Provocations' series, 'Atelier Nights,' and salons program. His career spans architectural practice and academic research, with experience in London, Hong Kong, New York, and the UK. PhD supervision interests: Urbanism, citizen engagement, action-research, visual methodologies Current research: 'Collaborative Urbanism' focusing on prototyping frameworks for community-driven city transformation His publications and exhibitions—including 'Fascismo Abbandonato' (2014, Art Koln), 'Citizen Manchester' (2014), and the forthcoming 'Instruments of Perpetual Revolution'—explore post-industrial landscapes, urban decay, and identity reformation through visual and theoretical lenses. Recent journal works in Architecture and Culture (2025) analyze ecological care in city-making and constructivist urban frameworks. Scientific awards: Newcomer Award (2014) for 'Fascismo Abbandonato' exhibition He leads AHRC-funded research (2023–2026) on developer-led regeneration and has contributed to major projects like the Vauxhall Nine-Elms Battersea Cultural Masterplan (2013). His work bridges architectural practice with theoretical inquiry, emphasizing participatory design in post-industrial contexts.

Alexei Figueroaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Natural Language Processing
• Healthcare Informatics
• Clinical Outcome Prediction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alexei Figueroa is a Researcher at the Data Science and Text-based Information Systems (DATEXIS) group at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology. He has been actively contributing to NLP and healthcare-related AI research since February 2020, following the completion of his MSc in Data Science at the same institution. His research interests span Natural Language Processing , Healthcare Informatics , Transformer Networks , and Knowledge Graphs . His work emphasizes clinical decision support, information retrieval, and deep learning for long-tail classification problems. He is involved in key projects such as INDREX, IDEL, and Smart-MD, focusing on in-database text mining and clinical NLP systems. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in integrating domain knowledge into deep learning models, improving clinical outcome prediction, and enhancing transformer architectures for specialized tasks. His work bridges foundational NLP methods with real-world healthcare applications. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: There is no mention of students advised or grants received. However, his active role in multiple research initiatives suggests involvement in collaborative, grant-funded projects. Labs and Teams: Alexei is a core member of the DATEXIS research group, which conducts cutting-edge research in NLP, with a strong focus on healthcare applications, explainability, and benchmarking. The team develops systems like TASTY, SECTOR, and Smart-MD, demonstrating a strong applied research orientation.

MIKOLAJEWSKA SANDRAمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Architectural Heritage
• Digital Modeling
• 3D Surveying
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sandra Mikolajewska is a faculty member at the University of Parma, Department of Engineering and Architecture, where she holds the position of fixed-term researcher, equivalent to Assistant Professor. She is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on architectural representation, digital modeling, and heritage conservation. Her courses include Digital Modeling of Architecture, Digital Visualization of Project, Urban Survey, and Representation Tools for Product Communication within the Architecture and City Sustainability and Sustainable Design for Food Systems programs. Her research interests lie at the intersection of digital technologies and architectural heritage preservation. She specializes in integrated 3D surveying, Building Information Modeling (BIM) for heritage, photogrammetric techniques, and architectural rehabilitation. Her work emphasizes accurate documentation and digital dissemination of historic sites, particularly religious and complex urban structures. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on applying advanced digital methods—such as laser scanning, photogrammetry, and BIM—to the conservation and communication of built heritage. Case studies like Santa Maria della Steccata and San Rocco in Parma illustrate her applied research approach, combining technical precision with cultural significance. Sandra Mikolajewska has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided text. She serves as a teacher tutor for the second-cycle degree in Architecture and City Sustainability, indicating her involvement in student guidance. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her teaching roles suggest active mentorship. There is no mention of research grants or external funding in the available information. She is affiliated with the Department of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, operating from the Science and Technology Campus. Her work appears to be integrated within research groups focused on architectural surveying and digital representation, though specific lab or team names are not detailed in the text.

Megan McKernanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Military Acquisition and Procurement
• Department of Defense (DoD) Budgeting
• Defense Acquisition Reform
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Megan McKernan serves as Associate Director of the Acquisition and Technology Policy Program within RAND's National Security Research Division, a Senior Defense Researcher, and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. Her expertise spans Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, budgeting, and acquisition of weapon systems, with a focus on data governance, analytics, and rapid acquisition frameworks. She holds an M.A. in International Trade and Investment Policy from George Washington University and a B.A. in Economics from William Smith College. Her research encompasses PPBE reform, Space/Cyber rapid acquisition, software acquisition pathways, Nunn-McCurdy cost breach analyses, contractor performance evaluation, and adaptive acquisition frameworks. Methodologically, she employs case studies, policy reviews, and mixed-methods analysis. Prior to RAND, she worked as an economic analyst for U.S. policymakers focusing on global economic issues in emerging markets. Key contributions include assessing Department of Defense use of data analytics, benchmarking private-sector data practices, and evaluating acquisition reforms for space and cyber capabilities. Current work emphasizes integrating environmental considerations into defense acquisition and measuring performance of adaptive acquisition pathways.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Interactive Systems
• Space Exploration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

José Luís Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Science and Technology (ISTA), University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), where he has been a faculty member since 2016. He is also a researcher at LARSyS and co-leader of the MEROP research team, with active participation in projects involving Airbus, the European Space Agency, and Mars analog missions (AMADEE-20, AMADEE-24). He is affiliated with ACM Europe Technology Policy Committee and IFIP TC 13 Working Group 13.2. PhD in Computer Engineering, MAP-i Consortium (2012) Postdoctoral Fellowship, IRIT, University of Toulouse (2013) Bachelor's in Systems and Computer Engineering, University of Minho (2007) His research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction , Interactive Systems , and Space Exploration , particularly in teleoperation interfaces, haptic feedback, and augmented reality for planetary exploration. He has advised over 25 Master’s and PhD students, with recent works emphasizing situation awareness, physiological adaptation, and pseudo-haptics in remote operations. His publications span top venues like IEEE Access, ACM HRI, and INTERACT, with recent trends highlighting adaptive interfaces , latency compensation , and immersive teleoperation . He has led work on predictive digital twins, emotion-aware UIs, and robot-agnostic augmented interfaces for Mars analog missions. ISCTE-IUL Scientific Awards Doctoral Prize, Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge José Luís Silva has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to educational initiatives in programming and human-centered software engineering. He has also been involved in national and international research projects, including collaborations with Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Tech, and Newcastle University. His work integrates human factors into robotic systems, particularly in extreme environments such as space. He leads the MEROP team, focusing on human-centered robotics and interactive computing systems.

Andrew P. Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Design
• Kinematic Synthesis
• Robotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew P. Murray is a Professor and Director of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programs in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton's School of Engineering. He has been a full-time faculty member since 1997 and leads the Design of Innovative Machines Lab (DIMLab), focusing on machine design and kinematic synthesis theory. Ph.D. in Engineering, University of California, Irvine (1996) M.S. in Engineering, University of California, Irvine (1993) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1989) His research spans machine design, kinematics, robotics, and biomechanics , with applications in continuum robots, assistive tricycles for FES-stimulated riders, variable-geometry dies, and strain-energy mechanisms. He employs advanced geometric and computational methods to solve complex motion synthesis and mechanism design problems. His collaborative work includes long-standing partnerships with Dave Myszka and researchers at the Laboratoire d’Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique in Montpellier, France. The recent trend in his publications (2016–2024) reflects a strong focus on kinematic synthesis of planar and spatial mechanisms , particularly four-bar and six-bar linkages, with increasing emphasis on biologically inspired and medical applications such as FES cycling and continuum robotics. His work combines theoretical rigor with experimental validation, often published in top-tier journals like the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters . His scientific honors include: ASME Fellow (2014) A.T. Yang Memorial Award in Kinematics (2023) University of Dayton Alumni Award for Faculty Teaching (2013) Best Paper Award, ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Conference (2006) Multiple teaching excellence awards from student organizations Dr. Murray has advised numerous students and mentored research in the DIMLab. He has secured research grants supporting innovation in mechanical design and has served in key academic roles, including General Program Chair for the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (2010) and Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics since 2009. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as Theory of Machines, Kinematics of Mechanisms and Robots, and Computational Methods for Design. He directs the Design of Innovative Machines Lab (DIMLab) , which fosters interdisciplinary research in mechanism design, combining theoretical development with practical prototyping and application in assistive technology, aerospace, and manufacturing.

Ralf Hagemannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Embedded Systems
• Software Engineering
• Programming Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ralf Hagemann is a Lecturer/Research Associate at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, specifically within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science . His academic work combines Embedded Systems , Software Engineering , and innovative teaching methods like Problem-Based Learning . He actively develops educational hardware and tools for engineering education. Embedded Systems Board design (STMNucleo32-Baseboard) Problem-oriented curriculum development for computer science students Qt-based visualization frameworks for algorithm training His research spans geometric algorithms (2013 dissertation), digital signal processing (1991 thesis), and domain-specific programming languages (1997 PIPL invention). Recent publications focus on multicultural engineering education and cost-effective product development . As a part-time faculty member , he leads technical workshops and contributes to European Project Semester initiatives. His 1991 Diplomarbeit at Fachhochschule Bielefeld laid foundations for his work in hardware-software integration . He regularly demonstrates his MpC-Bildschirmstellwerk software at international model railway exhibitions (2008-2016) and has published in journals like MIBA digital Extra and Eisenbahn Kurier .

Anders Lundströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Energy-Sensitive Design
• Human-Powered Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anders Lundström is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics at Umeå University, Sweden. Previously affiliated with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, he recently transitioned to Umeå University where he maintains his office at MIT-huset, Campustorget 5, MIT.F.424. His research spans several innovative areas at the intersection of human-computer interaction, sustainable design, and healthcare applications. Research Interests Lundström's primary research focuses on Energy-Sensitive Design , exploring how interactive systems can be designed to minimize energy consumption. His work on Human-Powered Interactions investigates devices that generate their own power through user interaction, including crank-powered and body-heat powered systems. In Virtual Reality for Healthcare , he develops 360-video applications for cognitive behavioral therapy (winning Innovation of the Year 2019) and elderly care wellbeing. His research on Electric Vehicle Interface Design addresses challenges with range displays and energy management for electric car drivers. Awards and Recognition Innovation of the Year 2019 by the Innovation Fund for 360-video applications in CBT exposure therapy Projects and Collaborations Lundström collaborates extensively with healthcare providers, psychologists, and film organizations. His work with Film Stockholm on co-watched 360-video in elderly care centers has shown positive results and is expanding across Sweden. His VR electric vehicle simulator allows testing of various visualization techniques to support driver decision-making. He has developed prototyping tools like the Human-Powered Arduino Uno Shield and Human-Powered LittleBit to enable designers and makers to create human-powered interactions. His publications reveal a research trajectory focused on sustainable interaction design with practical healthcare applications, showing increasing engagement with virtual reality for rehabilitation and wellbeing.

Peter Nynäsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Studies
• Social Exclusion and Religion
• Worldviews and Spirituality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Nynäs is a Professor of the Study of Religions at Åbo Akademi University, actively leading the Center of Excellence in Research on Religion and Social Exclusion (RelEx) from 2024-2028. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to religious studies methodology and cross-cultural religious research. His research interests focus on religious disaffiliation, worldviews among young adults, and the relationship between religion and social exclusion across cultural contexts. He has developed and implemented the Faith Q-sort methodology for assessing diverse spirituality and religiosity across 12 countries, contributing significantly to methodological innovation in religious studies. His work examines how worldviews relate to motivational values in different social movements and explores contemporary religious landscapes through mixed-methods approaches. Nynäs' publication record shows a consistent output with 70 research outputs, including 37 book chapters, 20 articles, 8 edited journals, and 3 books. His recent work (2021-2024) demonstrates a strong focus on developing methodologies that bridge universalism and particularism in religious studies, with particular attention to young adults' religious and spiritual identities in a global context. He has secured multiple research grants, including projects funded by the Academy of Finland and The Foundation for Åbo Akademi University. His current projects include Social Exclusion and Religion: A Cross-cultural Approach and New Methodology (RelEx), Young Adults and Religion in a Global Perspective (YARG), and previous work on Viewpoints to the world: Prototypes of worldview and their relation to motivational values. Nynäs actively contributes to the academic community through conference presentations, organization of academic events, and supervision of students. His research connects with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals through its examination of social inclusion, cultural understanding, and religious diversity in contemporary societies.

Elisa Rubegniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Children-Computer Interaction
• Digital Storytelling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elisa Rubegni is a Senior Lecturer in the Computing and Communications department at Lancaster University, where she has been employed since August 2023 (previously as a Lecturer from September 2019). She holds multiple affiliations across the university including the Morecambe Bay Curriculum, Pervasive Systems, Data Science Institute, Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems Centre, and LIRA - Society and Human Behaviour. Her educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Florence (2003-2006) and a BSc + MSc in Communication Sciences from the University of Siena (1997-2001). Dr. Rubegni's research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular expertise in Children-Computer Interaction (CCI). She investigates how interactive technology impacts children's development of narrative thinking, language, communication, and cognitive skills. Her work emphasizes advancing understanding of digital technology's impact on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; developing methods to include stakeholders in design processes; and investigating design spaces through prototyping. She employs an ecological approach grounded in cultural psychology, combining psychology theories, social science methods, and design practice. Her recent scholarly output shows a clear trajectory toward AI ethics for children, gender representation in technology, and critical thinking development through digital storytelling and social robotics. Her research increasingly examines biases in generative AI, children's interactions with social robots, and co-designing inclusive educational tools that challenge gender stereotypes. Dr. Rubegni supervises three postgraduate research students and has served as an external PhD examiner at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. She has also supervised PhD candidates externally at the University of Trento and University of Lancaster. Her work extends to public engagement through media coverage of projects like CARE-Kids (challenging gender stereotypes) and research on children's interactions with social robots, demonstrating her commitment to translating academic research into practical applications that benefit children's development and education.

Markus Tatzgernمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Markus Tatzgern serves as Professor for Mixed Reality and Game Development and Head of Research at the Department for Creative Technologies, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Digital Realities Lab, a multi-disciplinary research group focused on human-centered solutions at the intersection of software, design, and creative engineering for technology interaction. His academic foundation includes a Master of Science and Doctorate with highest distinction from Graz University of Technology. He furthered his expertise through post-doctoral research at the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Handheld Augmented Reality, recognized as a world-leading facility in mobile AR. Tatzgern's research spans Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction with emphasis on practical applications. His work addresses critical challenges in view management, haptic feedback systems, industrial procedure visualization, medical imaging interfaces, and game development. Key contributions include novel techniques for eye-perspective rendering, breathing-based VR interaction, and latency compensation in medical robotics. His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational AR visualization (2010-2016) toward applied XR solutions in healthcare, industrial training, and user experience optimization (2017-2024). Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of physiological inputs, real-world safety applications, and enterprise-grade XR prototyping. Scientific recognition includes: Honorable Mention for Best Paper at CHI 2022 for 'AirRes Mask' breathing interface Honorable Mention for Best Paper at IEEE 3DUI 2017 for adaptive rendering techniques As Head of Research, Tatzgern actively shapes the field through program committee roles and peer review for top venues including ACM CHI and IEEE VR. His four patents in AR visualization demonstrate translational impact from academic research to practical applications. The Digital Realities Lab operates as an innovation hub where software engineers, designers, and creative technologists collaborate on next-generation interaction paradigms. Current projects emphasize medical XR applications, industrial training systems, and accessibility-focused AR solutions for vulnerable populations.

• Optical Sensors
• Aerospace Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Aimasso is a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering (38th cycle, 2022-2025) at the Polytechnic University of Turin's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), where he also serves as an external lecturer and teaching assistant. He contributes to research activities at the ASTRA group (Additive Manufacturing for Systems and Structures in Aerospace) and the interdepartmental Center for Photonic Technologies PhotoNext. His research focuses on optical sensors for aeronautical and space applications, particularly Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology for system lifecycle management. Specific interests include: Augmented reality visualization of sensor data Thermal and structural monitoring of aerospace systems Smart composites manufacturing with embedded sensors Lunar habitat construction technologies Real-time monitoring systems for spacecraft Analysis of his recent publications shows strong focus on experimental validation of FBG sensor applications in extreme environments, development of real-time monitoring systems, and integration of augmented reality for data visualization. His work frequently involves rapid prototyping and multidisciplinary approaches to aerospace challenges. He holds two patents: USE AND INTEGRATION OF SENSORS IN THE STRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT OF COMPLEX MACHINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLIGENT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND CREATION OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL VIRTUAL SENSORS Gas-dynamic nozzle for an end-jet engine, specifically a launcher As a teaching assistant, he contributes to courses on Modeling, Simulation, and Testing of Aerospace Systems, and Photonics in the Digital Revolution. His laboratory work involves the ASTRA group's facilities focusing on additive manufacturing and photonic technologies.

• Control Systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yiqin Xue is a Lecturer at the Cardiff University School of Engineering . With a focus on control systems and mechatronics, their work bridges automotive engineering, energy recovery systems, and combustion dynamics. Research spans 2001-2024 with recent work on sliding mode control optimization for linear DC motors. Key collaborations include Industrial Vision Systems Ltd and Harman Becker Automotive Systems . Research Interests include: Advanced control algorithms for mechanical systems Energy recuperation in regenerative braking Combustion instability mitigation Hydraulic/pneumatic system modeling Publications (2001-2024) demonstrate expertise in: Electro-hydraulic actuator control Combustion-acoustic interaction Neural network predictive modeling Automotive system optimization Time-delay system compensation Energy-efficient actuation methods Grants & Collaborations : Multiple Royal Academy of Engineering travel grants (2001-2005) Institution of Mechanical Engineers conference support Industrial projects with Harman Becker Automotive Systems and Industrial Vision Systems

• Micro-interaction
• Interactive prototyping
• Formal methods of describing interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Luo Tao is an Assistant Professor at the School of Innovation and Creative Design at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. He is recognized as a young top talent in the Guangdong Province "Pearl River Talent Program" and has received SUSTech's Excellent Teaching Award. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Sun Yat-sen University Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Interaction Design from Kookmin University in South Korea Luo Tao is an interaction design practitioner, researcher, and educator focusing on micro-interaction, interactive prototyping, and formal methods of describing interactions. He has developed an interaction design language grounded in mathematical category theory and explores innovative interaction techniques across various scenarios including mixed reality, tangible user interfaces, smart home, and smart car applications. His research aims to improve designers' efficiency in innovating interactions on various platforms, transforming cutting-edge technology into elegant and delightful user experiences. His research demonstrates a clear progression from theoretical foundations of interaction design to practical implementations across multiple platforms. His work spans from fundamental theories of information (as seen in his 2016 paper) to concrete applications in mobile, wearable, and automotive contexts, showing an integrated approach to bridging academic research with industry applications. His notable achievements include: Principal inventor of 16 patents across China, the US, and South Korea on interaction methods Author of "Interaction Design Language: Designing the Beauty of Interactions" and "The Universal Interactive Gesture Dictionary" Development of an editing and prototyping toolkit based on his interaction design language Over 50 invention patents filed since 2019 in collaboration with students One patent recognized as among SUSTech's most valuable by IPwe Luo Tao has extensive industry experience, having previously worked as a UX Design Manager at SK Telecom, where he was responsible for interaction design for smartphones, smartwatches, and automotive applications. His academic journey includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Kookmin University before joining SUSTech, demonstrating a successful integration of industry practice and academic research.