Nguyen Thanh Son is a Research Scientist at the Artificial Intelligence Initiative under the Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the School of Information Systems, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he was advised by Associate Professor Hady Lauw. His research focuses on natural language processing, opinionated text mining, and multimodal deep learning. Previously, he completed a visiting PhD program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and an internship at IBM Research Lab in Dublin, Ireland. He also earned a Bachelor of Information Systems from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Vietnam National University, Hanoi, with academic distinctions in research. Research Interests: His work spans natural language processing, emotion recognition, knowledge base systems, and agentic AI. He has contributed to advancements in large language models, multimodal encoding, and retrieval-augmented systems. Grants & Awards: He secured a Singapore Aerospace Programme grant (SGD 360,000) as PI and co-led an A*STAR grant (SGD 6 million). His accolades include the SMU Presidential Doctoral Fellowship and top research prizes during his undergraduate studies. Labs & Teams: Active in IHPC's AI initiatives and collaborated with CMU and IBM on projects like sentiment analysis and ontology building. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications in AI.
Eva Liina Asu-Garcia is an Associate Professor of Phonetics at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics (0.80 position), and an Associate Professor of Swedish Language at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures (0.20 position). She has been affiliated with the University of Tartu since 1995, holding various academic positions including Lecturer, Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and now Associate Professor. She also served as Head of Department at the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Asu-Garcia earned her Doctoral degree in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge in 2004, with her dissertation titled 'The Phonetics and Phonology of Estonian Intonation,' supervised by Prof. Francis Nolan. Prior to this, she completed an M. Phil in English and Applied Linguistics (1996-1997) and a B.A. in English Language and Literature (1989-1995) from Tartu University. Her research primarily focuses on phonetics, with special emphasis on Estonian intonation, prosody, and speech production. She investigates the acoustic and articulatory properties of Estonian quantity distinctions, intonation patterns in various discourse contexts, and cross-linguistic aspects of phonetics, particularly in relation to Swedish and Spanish language learners. Her work often combines experimental methods with theoretical linguistics to understand how prosody functions in communication. She has published extensively in international journals and conference proceedings, with recent work examining multimodal aspects of speech, cross-cultural perception of vocalizations, and the documentation of endangered language varieties. Dr. Asu-Garcia has received numerous awards and scholarships throughout her career, including the Kordelin Foundation Scholarship (2016, 2006), Valter Niilus award (2010), and several Cambridge Overseas Trust scholarships. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations including the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA), International Phonetics Association (IPA), and the British Association of Academic Phoneticians (BAAP). She currently supervises PhD student Katrin Leppik (researching Estonian vowel categories and quantity degrees in Spanish L1 speakers) and Master's student Vootele Valter (studying Ruhnu Swedish language clusivity). She has successfully supervised several other students to completion of their degrees. Dr. Asu-Garcia also leads research projects funded by the Ministry of Education and Research and the Nordic Council of Ministers, focusing on multimodal analysis of spoken Estonian and documentation of Ruhnu Swedish dialect.
Werner Sollors is the Henry B. and Anne M. Cabot Professor of English and Professor of African American Studies at Harvard University, where he has been a faculty member since 1983. He has held significant leadership roles including chair of Afro-American Studies (1984-1987, 1988-1990), American Civilization (1997-2002), and Ethnic Studies (2001-2004, 2009-2010). Previously, he was Assistant and Associate Professor at Columbia University (1976-1983) and at Freie Universität Berlin (before 1976). He has served as a Visiting Professor at numerous institutions worldwide including Oxford University, Munich and Berlin Universities, Bern, Università degli Studi di Venezia, La Sapienza, Hebrew University, Nanjing Normal University, and New York University Abu Dhabi. Education: Doctorate from Freie Universität Berlin Professor Sollors is a leading scholar in American literature, African American studies, and ethnic studies, with particular expertise in interracial literature, multiculturalism, and the history of American literature and culture. His work explores the complex intersections of race, ethnicity, and national identity in America, with special attention to the 1940s and the literary representations of migration and cultural pluralism. Sollors has made significant contributions to understanding how American literature has negotiated questions of consent versus descent in defining American identity, and his research on visual studies and text-image relationships has opened new avenues in literary criticism. An analysis of Sollors' publications reveals a consistent focus on the dynamics of ethnic identity, multiculturalism, and American literature across different historical periods. His work demonstrates a progression from theoretical explorations of ethnicity to detailed historical investigations of specific periods like the 1940s. A key thread throughout his scholarship is the examination of how literature reflects and shapes cultural identity, with particular attention to interracial relationships and multilingual aspects of American culture. His editorial work has been instrumental in recovering and contextualizing important texts in African American literature and immigrant writing. Scientific Awards and Honors: Dr. phil. h.c. Universität Regensburg (2017) Member of Academia Europaea (2012) Corresponding Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2005) Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2001) Corresponding Member of the Bavarian American Academy (2000) National Endowment of the Humanities Fellowship (1999-2000) Walter Channing Cabot Fellow, Harvard University (1997-1998) Constance Rourke Prize (1990) John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellow (1981) Throughout his distinguished career, Sollors has mentored numerous graduate students and contributed significantly to academic discourse through his extensive publications and editorial work. His leadership roles as chair of multiple academic departments at Harvard demonstrate his commitment to shaping interdisciplinary fields of study. Sollors has secured prestigious grants including the National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and the Walter Channing Cabot Fellowship, supporting his research on American literature and ethnic studies. His collaborative projects, particularly co-editing major anthologies and literary histories, have established him as a central figure in American literary scholarship. While the text doesn't specifically mention research labs or formal teams led by Sollors, his extensive collaborative work as co-editor of major publications like 'A New Literary History of America' and 'The Multilingual Anthology of American Literature' suggests significant scholarly collaboration. His work with institutions like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and various international academies indicates participation in broader academic networks that function as intellectual communities advancing research in American studies and ethnic literature.
Dr. Benedikt Löwe is a Professor at the University of Hamburg since 2009, holding the CIPSH Chair 'Diversity of Mathematical Research Cultures & Practices'. He maintains affiliations with the Universiteit van Amsterdam (2003–2023) and the University of Cambridge (since 2012). His roles include research group leadership at Hamburg, editorial leadership at 'Mathematical Logic Quarterly', and governance positions in international academic organizations. Education : Master's in Mathematics (Tübingen, 1996), PhD in Mathematics (Berlin, 2001), Habilitation (Bonn, 2004), M.A. and Sc.D. from Cambridge His research bridges mathematical logic with philosophy, narratology, AI, and social sciences, with a focus on foundational questions and interdisciplinary modeling. His work has pioneered algebra-valued set theory, modal logic of forcing, and empirical approaches to modeling mathematical practices. Key contributions include the concept of 'quasigenerics' in set theory, the development of paraconsistent algebra-valued models, and the application of logic to folktale morphology. He has edited multiple journals and served on editorial boards, including as Managing Editor of 'Mathematical Logic Quarterly' (2011–2022). Scientific Awards : Fellow of the International Science Council (2023) Ordinary member of the Hamburg Academy of Sciences (2023) Simons Foundation Research Fellowship (2015) Felix-Hausdorff-Gedächtnispreis (2001) As a leader in academic governance, he has chaired the Deutsche Vereinigung für Mathematische Logik (DVMLG) and served as Secretary General of the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology's logic division (DLMPST/IUHPST).
Malcolm Keating is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Smith College, specializing in philosophy of language and classical Indian philosophy (Nyāya, Mīmāṃsā, Alaṃkāra). His research examines linguistic meaning, argumentation norms, and metaphor in Sanskrit texts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Keating's work bridges premodern Indian thought with contemporary analytic philosophy, exploring questions about language's limits, poetic expression, and epistemic testimony. His publications include books on Mukula's theory of language and Nyāya argumentation, with forthcoming works on Sanskrit pedagogy and reasoning in uncertainty. His articles analyze metaphor, ellipsis resolution, and epistemic instruments in Indian philosophy. Teaching includes courses in aesthetics, philosophy of language, and Indian philosophical traditions.
Dr. Jason Lewallen is an Associate Professor of French and Director of the French Program within the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Dallas. He joined the faculty in 2014 following the completion of his PhD in French Literature from Stanford University (2014). Dr. Lewallen holds a PhD in French Literature from Stanford University (2014), an M.A. in Comparative Literature from Dartmouth College (2007), and a B.A. in University Scholars from Baylor University (2005). His research focuses on 20th-century French novels, existentialism, and the intersection of religion and literature. He explores themes such as secularization theory, Catholic writers, and the hermeneutics of conversion in works by authors like Jean-Paul Sartre and François Mauriac. His work often examines how literary texts engage with religious and philosophical questions through narrative forms. King/Haggar Scholar Award (2016) Christianity and Literature Travel Grant (2013) Stanford Centennial Teaching Award (2013) Stanford-Ecole Normale Supérieure Visiting Research Fellowship (2011) Dr. Lewallen has advised numerous students in French literature and culture, though specific advisee names are not listed. No grants are explicitly mentioned in his profile.
Vilius Dranseika is a Lecturer and researcher affiliated with Vilnius University (Department of Logic and History of Philosophy) and Jagiellonian University (Department of Philosophy and Bioethics). His work bridges philosophy, bioethics, and empirical research, focusing on cross-cultural studies, personal identity, and experimental philosophy. Research interests include metaphysical questions about personal identity, ethics in biomedical research, moral psychology, and the application of quantitative methods to philosophical inquiry. He has published extensively on topics like euthanasia, consent in research, and cultural variations in moral judgments. Key contributions include analyses of ethical frameworks in predictive medicine, cross-cultural perspectives on moral transgressions, and the role of empirical methods in resolving philosophical debates. Notable projects investigate the psychological underpinnings of concepts like persistence, responsibility, and identity across diverse populations. His work frequently engages with real-world ethical dilemmas, such as the use of residual biological materials in research and ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI and pharmacological enhancements.
Pierre Guillon is a Researcher at the GDAC Team within the Institut de Mathématiques de Marseille (I2M) at Aix-Marseille University. His work focuses on symbolic dynamics, cellular automata, and computational models, with a strong emphasis on topological dynamics, ergodic theory, and group geometry. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Turku (Finland) and the Centro de Modelamiento Matemático (Chile), and has taught at institutions such as Paris-Est Marne la Vallée University and the University of Bejaia. Research interests include the dynamics of cellular automata, tilings, Turing machines, and decidability questions. Notable contributions include studies on uncomputable word problems in subshift automorphism groups, generic limit sets of cellular automata, and sand automata as cellular automata models. He co-ordinates the M2 IMD tutorial seminars and has contributed to conferences such as Automata, CiE, and MFCS. His work bridges symbolic dynamics with computational complexity, emphasizing connections between topology, algebra, and algorithmic undecidability.
Gunn Astrid Baugerud is a Professor at OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Social Sciences – Everyday life under different living conditions. Her research focuses on forensic psychology, child abuse investigation techniques, and integrating artificial intelligence into forensic interviewing. She leads projects like the Next Generation Avatar for Information-Gathering Interviews (ARGI) and Barneavhørsprosjektet, aiming to improve investigative practices through technology. Her work emphasizes improving the quality of forensic interviews with children, particularly those exposed to abuse. She has pioneered AI-driven child chatbots and avatar-based training tools for professionals such as police, social workers, and healthcare providers. Key projects include developing digital education programs using AI and cognitive psychology principles to prevent child maltreatment. Research highlights include national studies on preschool-aged abuse victims' disclosures and comparative analyses of 2D/3D virtual environments in interview training. Her dissemination includes workshops at international symposiums on child abuse and presentations to Nordic social work institutions. She collaborates with global institutions like the National Children's Advocacy Centers and the Canterbury Centre for Policing Research.
Jesse Davis is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , KU Leuven , actively contributing to the Machine Learning group and the Sports Analytics Lab . He is part of the Faculty of Engineering Science and the Leuven.AI Institute . Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007) M.S. in Computer Sciences from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005) B.A. in Computer Science from Williams College (2002) His research focuses on machine learning, data mining, big data analytics, and sports analytics, with significant work in: Transfer learning and Markov logic networks Anomaly detection and semi-supervised learning Medical NLP and biomechanical data analysis Soccer performance metrics and tactical analysis His recent work explores spatio-temporal data analysis in sports and explainable AI for medical applications, with collaborations spanning finance, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing. Notable scientific awards include: Best Paper Award (Applied Data Science Track) at KDD 2019 Best Technical Paper Award at Intelligence Analysis Workshop He advises numerous PhD and Master's students in areas like: Football analytics Tree ensemble compression Medical question-answering systems Biomechanical load prediction His lab develops tools such as: GSSL for Markov network structure learning TODTLER for transfer learning Alchemy system for Markov logic networks
Prof. Grzegorz Szamocki is a distinguished Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of History, Institute of Anthropology, Division of Religious Studies, where he has been teaching since 2003. His academic journey spans multiple institutions including the Gdańsk Theological Seminary, where he served as Rector from 2009-2017. He is currently a member of the University Senate since 2024 and leads research projects funded by the National Science Center. Education: 1982-1988: Higher Theological Seminary in Pelplin 1986-1988: Catholic Theological Academy in Warsaw 1993: Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1993-1995: Westphalian Wilhelm University in Münster 1996-2000: Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome 2011: Habilitation at University of Gdańsk 2025: Professor title in theological sciences Prof. Szamocki's research focuses on biblical studies, particularly Hebrew Bible literary, historical and theological aspects, and biblical and ancient Near Eastern history. His work explores themes of inclusivism and universalism in biblical narratives, the historical context of Israel's formation, and the theological implications of biblical texts. He has made significant contributions to understanding the Pentateuch, Deuteronomistic History, and prophetic literature through meticulous exegesis and historical analysis. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on biblical exegesis with particular attention to themes of inclusivity, religious identity, and the historical development of Israelite thought. The scholarly trajectory shows increasing engagement with contemporary issues like transhumanism while maintaining deep roots in traditional biblical scholarship. His work bridges ancient texts with modern theological questions, creating meaningful dialogue between historical analysis and contemporary application. Professional Affiliations: European Association of Biblical Studies Gdańsk Scientific Society - Deputy Secretary General (since 2015) Polish Biblical Society Pomeranian Philosophical-Theological Society Prof. Szamocki has supervised numerous academic works and led significant research projects, including the National Science Center-funded project 'Universalizing Redaction of the Biblical History of the Origins of Israel.' His teaching encompasses biblical languages (Hebrew, Greek), Old Testament exegesis, biblical history, and ancient Near Eastern studies. His scholarly contributions have significantly advanced Polish biblical scholarship and fostered international academic collaboration.
Popescu-Belis Andrei serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), specifically within the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (IICT) at HEIG-VD campus in Yverdon-les-Bains. His academic work spans teaching computer science fundamentals and advanced natural language processing concepts across both undergraduate and graduate programs. His research interests focus on Natural Language Processing , Machine Translation , and Human-Machine Dialogue systems, with particular emphasis on low-resource language scenarios. His work addresses challenges in speech-to-speech translation, subword tokenization, neural machine translation optimization, and creative applications like poem generation. Recent publications through 2025 demonstrate his ongoing contributions to the field, particularly in multilingual NMT training schedules and low-resource language processing pipelines. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on practical solutions for language barriers, with increasing attention to reinforcement learning applications and creative language generation. His work on GPoeT demonstrates the intersection of traditional literary forms with modern language models, while his research on low-resource translation pipelines addresses real-world community interpreting needs. He has led significant research projects including Digital Lyric (2019-2020), a collaboration with UNIL (University of Lausanne) to develop systems for aiding poem generation for a public exhibition at Morges Castle. This project demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach bridging computational linguistics with creative applications. His academic contributions include: Development of specialized training pipelines for low-resource neural machine translation Innovative approaches to speech-to-speech translation for community interpreting Novel methods for constrained language model applications in creative writing Significant contributions to understanding subword tokenization mechanics Popescu-Belis maintains active research collaborations across institutions, as evidenced by his work with UNIL and various international conference publications. His teaching portfolio includes courses in natural language processing, data preparation, unsupervised machine learning, and computer science fundamentals, demonstrating his commitment to both theoretical and practical aspects of the field.
Prof. Azzurra Ruggeri is a Professor in the Professorship for Cognitive and Developmental Psychology at Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her research focuses on understanding how children and adults strategically gather information, make decisions, and learn through embodied and active processes. She leads the iSearch Lab (https://isearchlab.org) and explores topics such as active learning, embodied cognition, and social-cognitive development. Her academic background includes a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Psychology. She is based in Munich, coordinating research on developmental trajectories of learning, exploration strategies, and the interplay between motor skills and cognitive planning. Key areas of investigation include children's decision-making in uncertain environments, the impact of active learning on memory, and the role of embodiment in cognitive development. Recent work emphasizes adaptive information search behaviors, the effectiveness of question-asking strategies, and the application of embodied cognition principles to training interventions. Her studies often employ experimental paradigms involving climbing and spatial navigation to explore motor-cognitive interactions.
Yvonne Unna, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Seton Hall University. Her research focuses on Kant's practical philosophy, anthropology, and early modern philosophy, with particular attention to the intersection of philosophy and medicine. She has held positions in both the United States and Germany, with academic affiliations including Boston University (PhD) and the Universität Hamburg (MA). Her notable works include Vorbereitungen eines Unglücklichen zum freywilligen Tode (2000) and co-translations of Heidegger’s On the Essence of Language (2004) and Logic as the Question Concerning the Essence of Language (2009). Current research explores Kant’s philosophical engagement with medical concepts. Unna has been recognized with awards such as the Goethe-Institute Translation Grant (2008) and multiple Summer Stipends from Seton Hall’s Research Council. Her scholarly contributions bridge historical philosophy with contemporary ethical discussions, particularly in medical contexts.
Dejan Sredojević is a Full Professor in Serbian language and linguistics at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. He holds a doctorate in Philological Sciences and has been actively involved in both teaching and research. Education: Diploma in Acting from Academy of Arts, Novi Sad (2003) Master's degree in Philological Sciences from Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad (2007) Doctorate in Philological Sciences from Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad (2011) Research Interests: His research focuses on phonetics and phonology of the standard Serbian language, with particular emphasis on experimental-phonetic studies of accent and intonation, normative accentology, and diction. He explores prosodic features, accent systems, and the acoustic characteristics of speech elements. Scientific Achievements: His work includes studies on the intonation of interrogative statements, prosodic characteristics of contrastive focus, and spectral analysis of stressed vowels in Serbian. He has contributed significantly to understanding accent realization and value judgments in different speech contexts. Awards and Recognition: 2003 Predrag Peđa Tomanović Award for best graduate student in Acting 2019 Sterija Award for Stage Speech 2022 Sterija Award for Stage Speech 2023 Special Recognition at International Golden Fairy Theater Festival 2024 Milorad Telebak Award at Petar Kočić Theater Fest
