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Pia Knoeferleمشاهده پروفایل

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Humboldt UniversityGermany

Prof. Dr. Pia Knoeferle is a leading academic at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin , where she serves as a Professor in the Department of German Language and Linguistics . She is a principal investigator in the Collaborative Research Center (CRC 1412) focused on register phenomena and leads the Reaction Time, Eye-tracking, and EEG Laboratories . Her research spans psycholinguistics , cognitive neuroscience , and computational modeling of language , with a central interest in how real-time language comprehension interacts with social context , formality-register congruence , and morphosyntactic processing . Appointments: Professor at Humboldt-Universität (2024), CRC 1412 member Methodologies: Eye-tracking, EEG, Visual World Paradigm, ERP Her work investigates lifespan language processing (children, adults, older adults) through contextual cue integration , including emotional , spatial , and social context such as gender cues , eye gaze , and facial expressions . Key questions include: How do pragmatic and contextual factors modulate lexical and grammatical processing ? What representations underlie register sensitivity in spoken and written comprehension ? Recent articles (2022-2024) focus on register congruence effects in German sentence processing, age-related differences in formality-register anticipation , and interactions between register and morphosyntactic knowledge . Using eye-tracking and visual world paradigms , her team examines incremental integration of socially-situated context with verb-argument relations and grammatical constraints . Findings suggest subtle late-stage register effects and interference between pragmatic and syntactic processing . Her lab collaborates with researchers like Katja Maquate , Valentina Nicole Pescuma , and Camilo Ronderos , contributing to the Frame text of the Second Phase Proposal for CRC 1412 (2020) and subsequent reviews in Frontiers in Psychology (2023). The work emphasizes complementary methods to model register variability across languages , modalities , and cultural contexts .

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Dominik Schörkhuberمشاهده پروفایل

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Vienna University of TechnologyAustria

Dominik Schörkhuber is a PreDoc Researcher at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) in the Computer Vision department. With a background in Informatics (BSc, Dipl.-Ing.), he focuses on computer vision applications for autonomous driving, robotics, and human-machine interaction. His work spans driver action recognition, pedestrian prediction, and adaptive lighting systems. Current projects: Empathic Vehicle (2024–2026), SyntheticCabin (2021–2025), SmartProtect (2020–2025) Research themes: Video transformers, synthetic data transfer learning, multi-task learning, and sensor-lighting integration Specializes in 3D sensing, nighttime driving analysis, and mobile video creation tools

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Westley Weimerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Westley Weimer is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. He teaches advanced courses such as EECS 590 (Advanced Programming Languages) and EECS 481 (Software Engineering), and has previously taught at the University of Virginia. His research integrates software engineering, programming languages, and cognitive science, focusing on automated program repair, program analysis, and the neuroscience of code comprehension. University: University of Michigan School: College of Engineering Department: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Academic Rank: Professor His research interests include automated program repair (e.g., GenProg), software quality, cognitive modeling of programming, neuroimaging studies of code review, and the application of medical imaging to software engineering. He explores deep questions at the intersection of consciousness, time, and computation, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the mind through programming behavior. The most recent publications reflect a trend toward empirical and cognitive studies in software engineering, combining automated repair with human factors, neuroimaging (fMRI, TMS), and real-world software challenges. Themes include bias in code review, programming under cognitive influences, and the neurological basis of code comprehension. His work increasingly bridges computer science with psychology, neuroscience, and social science. Scientific awards include multiple Distinguished Paper Awards at ICSE, FSE, and ESEC/FSE, Best Paper and Runner-up awards, and several 10-Year Most Influential Paper Awards from ASE, GECCO, POPL, and ASPLOS, recognizing the lasting impact of his contributions to automated software repair and program analysis. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, many of whom have gone on to faculty positions or industry research roles. He contributes to academic service through organizing diversity and inclusion initiatives, maintaining graduate career resources, and promoting ethical and inclusive practices in computing. He leads a vibrant research group focused on improving software quality through both technical and human-centered innovations, with ongoing projects in automated repair, cognitive modeling, and secure systems.

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Lee Millerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of California, DavisUnited States

Lee Miller is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis, College of Biological Sciences. His research integrates neural engineering, physiology, and computational methods to develop communication restoration technologies and investigate sensory processing mechanisms. His primary research interests include neural engineering for speech neuroprosthetics, electrophysiological analysis of speech production, auditory neuroscience, and geometric approaches to neuromuscular signal decoding. He employs surface electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), and computational modeling to study brain-machine interfaces for speech restoration and multisensory integration. Recent publications reveal a dominant focus on EMG-based speech neuroprostheses, with geometric and topological analysis of neuromuscular signals emerging as a key methodology. His lab has pioneered non-invasive approaches to speech articulation decoding, created standardized EMG databases, and investigated neural mechanisms of attention in speech-in-noise processing. This work bridges engineering innovation with fundamental neuroscience to address communication disorders. Professor Miller leads the Miller Lab at UC Davis, which specializes in neural engineering for communication restoration. The lab develops real-time speech synthesis systems from neural signals and investigates the physiological basis of speech production and perception using multimodal recording techniques.

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Brett Sandersمشاهده پروفایل

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University of California, IrvineUnited States

Brett Sanders is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on developing innovative algorithms for flow and transport in river and coastal systems and integrating information technologies to create more accurate and efficient simulation tools for flood hazard assessment. His primary research interests include: Flooding and erosion hazards, particularly coastal flooding and urban flooding Surface water quality Low impact development impacts on hydrology Dam-break flooding Aerial and terrestrial lidar scanning Geographical information systems High performance computing for simulation tools Social dimensions of flood risk and adaptation behaviors Dr. Sanders' recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a comprehensive research program addressing both technical and social aspects of flood risk. His work spans computational hydrodynamics, flood hazard mapping, infrastructure vulnerability assessment, and the socioeconomic dimensions of flood risk. He has made significant contributions to understanding multi-grid modeling of urban flooding, post-fire flood hazards, satellite-based monitoring of land motion, and social inequalities in flood exposure. His research demonstrates how flood dynamics are more complex than simple bath-tub filling models suggest, with important implications for urban planning and climate adaptation. Dr. Sanders has received recognition as a Chancellor's Professor at UC Irvine, indicating distinguished scholarly achievement. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1997) M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan (1994) B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (1993)

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Ryo Suzukiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CalgaryCanada

Ryo Suzuki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and robotics, particularly in tangible user interfaces, swarm robotics, and shape-changing interfaces. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder (2020) and has conducted research internships at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, the University of Tokyo, and Adobe Research. His educational background includes advanced coursework in robotics and HCI, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary innovation. He teaches courses such as Human-Computer Interaction II, Human-Robot Interaction, and Special Topics in Mixed Reality Application Design. Research interests include designing novel interfaces for AR/VR/MR systems, haptic feedback mechanisms, and collaborative robotics. His work often bridges physical and digital spaces, such as through projects like LiftTiles (shape-changing building blocks) and RoomShift (room-scale haptic environments). Key awards include the UIST 2020 Honorable Mention Paper Award, DIS 2019 Best Paper Award, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan Innovation Award. His research has been featured in IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, TechXplore, and Wired. He actively explores future work in symbiotic AI systems, AI-in-the-loop AR applications, and scalable shape-changing robotics. His lab emphasizes hands-on prototyping and user-centered design principles.

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Carlos Fernandez-Grandaمشاهده پروفایل

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New York UniversityUnited States

Carlos Fernandez-Granda is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at New York University, holding joint appointments at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Science and the Center for Data Science. He currently serves as the Interim Director of the Center for Data Science. His academic career spans over a decade at NYU, where he has taught probability and statistics to data-science students. Dr. Fernandez-Granda's research focuses on designing and analyzing data-science methodology, with current emphasis on machine learning applications in medicine, climate science, and scientific imaging. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across multiple domains. His notable contributions include: Development of the COBRA (COnfidence-Based chaRacterization of Anomalies) score for automatic assessment of impairment and disease severity Applications of machine learning to improve climate projections through the M2LInES project Research on magnetic resonance fingerprinting for quantitative tissue parameter estimation Development of AI systems for medical diagnostics including Alzheimer's detection and breast cancer diagnosis Dr. Fernandez-Granda is the author of the book "Probability and Statistics for Data Science," published by Cambridge University Press. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the two pillars of data science, featuring real-world datasets and addressing fundamental challenges like overfitting, the curse of dimensionality, and causal inference. His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (Division of Mathematical Sciences, grants 1616340 and 2009752) and the Alzheimer's Association (grant AARG-NTF-21-848627). Dr. Fernandez-Granda is actively involved in several collaborative projects: M2LInES project: An international collaboration focused on improving climate projections using machine learning to capture unaccounted physical processes at the air-sea-ice interface Math and Data group: Exploring the intersection of mathematical theory and data science applications

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Gabriella Pizzutoمشاهده پروفایل

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University of LiverpoolUnited Kingdom

Dr. Gabriella Pizzuto is a Lecturer in Robotics and Chemistry Automation at the University of Liverpool's Faculty of Science and Engineering, jointly appointed in the Departments of Computer Science and Chemistry. She leads the Pizzuto Group and joined the university in 2021 after completing her PhD at the University of Manchester. Born in Malta, she obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Malta. Her research focuses on intelligent robotic systems for laboratory automation, specializing in: Contact-based robot skill learning for chemistry labs Failure recovery methods in experimental environments Safe human-robot collaboration frameworks Physics-constrained machine learning Machine vision for laboratory workflows Her work aims to develop robotic scientists that accelerate material discovery through autonomous experimentation. Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on robotic manipulation (70%), laboratory automation (60%), and machine learning applications (40%), with recent work showing increased focus on multi-modal sensing and physics-informed learning. Her most frequent collaborators include Prof. Andy Cooper and Prof. Michael Mistry. Awards and Fellowships: Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship (2023-2028) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Scholarship EPSRC New Investigator Award (2025) Advising and Grants: Currently supervising 4 PhD students and 2 postdoctoral researchers Principal Investigator: £1.2M RAEng Fellowship for 'Upskilling Robotic Scientists' Co-Investigator: £12M EPSRC AI for Chemistry Hub (AIChemy) Lead Researcher: €8M ERC Synergy ADAM project Recipient of Google DeepMind Research Ready Grant (2024) Leads the Autonomous Robotic Chemistry Lab at Liverpool's Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials. Her group combines expertise in robotics, computer science, chemistry, and engineering to develop next-generation robotic scientists.

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John R Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityQatar

John R Anderson is the Richard King Mellon University Professor of Psychology and Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on understanding higher-level cognition, particularly mathematical problem-solving, through the development of the ACT-R cognitive architecture—a computational framework simulating human cognitive processes. This architecture integrates behavioral, neural, and educational data to model learning and decision-making. Anderson’s work bridges cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational technology. He investigates how brain imaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG) can reveal the temporal dynamics of cognitive processes and improve instructional methods. His research emphasizes analyzing brain activity time courses to uncover underlying mechanisms of problem-solving and skill acquisition. Key Research Themes: Cognitive architectures, neural correlates of learning, computational models of memory, and intelligent tutoring systems. Notable Contributions: Development of the ACT-R architecture, integration of neuroimaging with cognitive modeling, and studies on skill transfer and learning strategies. Anderson’s publications include seminal books like Cognitive Psychology and Its Implications and How Can the Human Mind Occur in the Physical Universe? His work has advanced understanding of associative memory, strategic decision-making, and the application of cognitive models in educational technology. His lab, the ACT-R Research Group, collaborates across disciplines to model complex cognitive tasks and their neural foundations. Current projects analyze real-time brain activity to refine educational interventions and improve human-machine interaction.

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Patrick Sturtمشاهده پروفایل

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University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Patrick Sturt is a Reader in Psychology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. His research focuses on syntactic processing in language comprehension, computational models of incremental parsing, anaphor resolution, and eye movements in reading. With over 100 publications and more than 3,300 citations, he is a recognized expert in psycholinguistics and language processing. Dr. Sturt's research interests span multiple areas of language processing. He investigates how humans comprehend sentences in real-time, with particular focus on syntactic structures, agreement phenomena, and anaphoric reference. His work often employs eye-tracking methodologies to examine the moment-by-moment processing of linguistic information. He has made significant contributions to understanding how readers handle syntactic ambiguities, garden-path sentences, and the role of prediction in language comprehension. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cross-linguistic studies, particularly examining language processing in Mandarin Chinese and Korean. Many of his studies investigate how syntactic and semantic information interact during comprehension, and how linguistic structures like honorifics, classifiers, and non-canonical word orders are processed. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental psycholinguistics, providing empirical evidence for models of sentence processing. Dr. Sturt actively supervises PhD students including Carine Abraham, Wenjia Cai, Chiuchou Hao, Ruomeng Zhu, and Christy Gu. He teaches Psychology of Language 1 and 2 at the MSc level, as well as Data Analysis for Psychology in R for first-year undergraduates. His teaching reflects his research expertise, providing students with both theoretical knowledge and practical analytical skills. Based in Room G29 of the Psychology Building at 7 George Square, Edinburgh, Dr. Sturt maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 3-4pm, providing accessibility to students and colleagues. His email address is patrick.sturt@ed.ac.uk.

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Cristian Danescu-Niculescu-Mizilمشاهده پروفایل

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Cornell UniversityUnited States

Cristian Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Science , Cornell University . His research focuses on computational frameworks for social behavior analysis through large-scale natural language data , particularly in online communities and crisis counseling contexts. Recipient of WWW Best Paper Award (2013) and Yahoo! Key Scientific Challenges Award Co-developer of ConvoKit , a comprehensive conversational analysis toolkit Principal investigator in NLP for mental health , antisocial behavior detection , and linguistic coordination studies His work spans computational social science and human-centered AI , with recent publications in EMNLP 2025 , ACL 2025 , and CSCW 2025 focusing on conversation dynamics modeling , pivotal moment detection , and talk-time equity analysis . He has advised multiple PhD students who became faculty at Harvey Mudd , University of Michigan , and Thompson Reuters . Key scientific contributions : 2013 : WWW Best Paper - Power dynamics through linguistic coordination 2016 : IJCAI NLP & Journalism Best Paper - Gender bias quantification 2017 : ICWSM Best Paper - Trolling behavior analysis He teaches NLP and Social Interaction (INFO/CS 6742) and Language and Information (INFO/CS 4300) , with teaching resources including the Politeness Web App and ConvoWizard interactive tool featured in NPR's Weekend Edition . His work has been covered by New Scientist , NBC Today Show , and New York Times .

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Desmond Elliottمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Desmond Elliott is an Associate Professor in the Natural Language Processing section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen (UCPH). His research focuses on multimodal and multilingual models with specific emphasis on vision-language integration and tokenization-free NLP approaches. He teaches Bachelor and Master's level courses including Advanced Topics in Natural Language Processing (since 2019), Grundlæggende Data Science (since 2023), and previously Data Science (2021-2023). His research interests center on building and understanding multimodal and multilingual models , particularly exploring vision and language interactions through billion-parameter systems. Current work investigates cultural representation disparities in vision-language models, parameter-efficient captioning, and multimodal distributional semantics across diverse domains including food culture and medical imaging. His methodology emphasizes real-world applicability in non-English contexts and ethical considerations in multimodal systems. Elliott's recent publications (2025) demonstrate leadership in multimodal NLP, with significant contributions to vision-language pretraining, multilingual evaluation frameworks, and clinical NLP applications. His work spans theoretical advancements in model architectures and practical implementations addressing challenges in low-resource languages and domain adaptation. Best Long Paper Award at EMNLP 2021 Best Poster Award at COLING 2019 As an active educator, Elliott contributes to courses on Fair and Transparent Machine Learning and previously taught Information Retrieval. His research collaborations span international institutions with particular focus on European and non-English language contexts, reflecting UCPH's recognition as Europe's #1 institution for HCI research over the past decade.

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Christopher Honeyمشاهده پروفایل

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Johns Hopkins UniversityUnited States

Christopher Honey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on computational cognitive neuroscience, exploring how the brain processes sequential information such as language and memory. He holds a PhD from Indiana University and has held positions at Princeton University and the University of Toronto before joining JHU in 2016. Education: PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University with Uri Hasson Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics and English Literature, University of Cape Town Research Interests: Neural dynamics of memory and perception Temporal processing in the brain Cognitive modeling using computational methods Neuroimaging data standards (e.g., BIDS) Publications highlight his work on brain state fluctuations, neuroimaging data structures, and memory enhancement. His lab develops tools for analyzing fMRI and EEG data, emphasizing real-world applications like smartphone-based cognitive interventions. Lab and Collaborations: Active projects on narrative processing and hippocampal replay Development of open-source neuroscience tools like iELVis Focus on translational research for aging populations

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Hayato Yamanaمشاهده پروفایل

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Waseda UniversityJapan

Hayato Yamana serves as Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and concurrently holds the position of Vice President for IT Promotion and Chief Information Officer since October 2020. His academic journey began with a Dr. Eng. degree from Waseda University in 1993, followed by positions at the Electrotechnical Laboratory of MITI, before joining Waseda University as Associate Professor in 2000 and becoming full Professor in 2005. He has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Database Society of Japan and the Information Processing Society of Japan, as well as Vice Chair of IEICE's Information and Communication Society. Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering (2005-Present) National Institute of Informatics, Visiting Professor (2005-Present) Waseda University, Vice President for IT Promotion (2020-Present) Deputy Chief Information Officer (2015-2020) His research spans homomorphic encryption, big data analysis, and computer architecture, with notable contributions in privacy-preserving computation, recommender systems, and secure data processing. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical applications in smart cities, healthcare, and e-commerce security. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on accelerating homomorphic encryption operations, improving recommendation system diversity, and developing novel authentication mechanisms. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on privacy-preserving technologies (particularly homomorphic encryption applications), innovative recommender system architectures, and biometric security solutions. His research group produces highly cited work at the intersection of cryptography, machine learning, and systems security, with practical implementations in real-world scenarios including smart grids, e-commerce, and healthcare. Fellow, Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ), 2020 Golden Core Award, IEEE Computer Society, 2018 Fellow, Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE), 2018 IBM Faculty Award, 2009 Multiple Best Paper Awards from IEICE, IPSJ, and ITE Yamana has secured substantial research funding for projects in homomorphic encryption, smart city infrastructure, and privacy-preserving systems. His leadership extends to advising numerous doctoral students and directing major research initiatives including the Smart Systems and Services Innovative Professional Education Program. He maintains active collaborations with industry partners through projects involving secure computation and data analytics. His research group operates at the forefront of secure computing, with specialized laboratories focused on homomorphic encryption acceleration, privacy-preserving machine learning, and secure mobile authentication. The team actively develops practical implementations of cryptographic protocols for real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and smart city infrastructure, bridging theoretical cryptography with deployable security solutions.

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Garreth Tigwellمشاهده پروفایل

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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)United States

Garreth Tigwell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Information at RIT, co-directing the CAIR Lab with Dr. Kristen Shinohara. His research focuses on accessibility in digital design, particularly for disabled users, addressing challenges faced by novice and expert creators. His work spans topics like accessible prototyping tools, cultural considerations in design, and inclusive mixed reality interfaces. Education: BSc in Psychology, University of Dundee, 2012 MSc (Distinction) in User Experience Engineering, University of Dundee, 2014 PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), University of Dundee, 2019 Research Interests: Designing accessible digital systems for blind, deaf, and low-vision users Adaptable user interfaces for mixed reality and textured surfaces Cultural dimensions in accessibility pedagogy Authentication methods for visually impaired users Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes AR/VR accessibility, cultural design frameworks, and haptic authentication. His studies often involve collaborations with global researchers and industry partners. Awards: Best Paper (MobileHCI 2022) CHI Honorable Mention (2023, 2024) NSF-funded research projects Advising & Grants: Active in mentoring graduate students and securing grants. His lab focuses on born-accessible AI tools and inclusive design education. Teaches courses like HCI Research Methods and Future Interactions. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the CAIR Lab, which develops technologies to bridge accessibility gaps in digital design and prototyping.

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