جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elisabet Tiseliusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translation studies
• Interpreting studies
• Cognitive processes in interpreting
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elisabet Tiselius is Professor of Translation Studies with a specialisation in Interpreting at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University, and the leader of the SPRINT research group (Stockholm Process Research in Interpreting and Translation). She holds an 80 % leave arrangement that still permits her to supervise doctoral students and to teach on the MA programmes in conference and public-service interpreting. Education 2013 – PhD, University of Bergen (Norway): Professional experience and expertise among conference interpreters Research interests Her research revolves around the cognitive processes underlying interpreting and translation, with particular focus on working memory, executive functions, monitoring, deliberate practice and the development of expertise. A second strand of research investigates children acting as language brokers for families with limited Swedish proficiency. Methodologically she combines experimental designs, psychometric instruments, eye-tracking, retrospection and discourse analysis. Research projects & teams Ongoing: DEPICT (2021-2025) – Norwegian Research Council flagship on sign-language depiction; EU project on children and interpreters in healthcare (with KI). Completed (2023): The invisible process – Cognition and working memory of dialogue interpreting (Swedish Research Council, VR 2016-01118). Research groups: SPRINT (leader), Childhood Cancer Health Care Research (KI), Sign Language, Interpreting and Communication (Western Norway University of Applied Sciences). International roles: President, European Society for Translation Studies (EST, 2022-); vice-president, European Masters in Conference Interpreting (EMCI); board member, TREC network (Translation, Research, Empiricism, Cognition). Scientific awards & distinctions Member of AcademiaNet – Excellent women academics Authorised conference interpreter, Kammarkollegiet (Sweden) & AIIC Accredited conference interpreter to the European institutions Doctoral supervision & teaching She supervises PhD projects on distance dialogue interpreting, language competence of public-service interpreters, and sign-language interpreting for newly arrived deaf women. She has designed the MA programmes in conference interpreting and public-service interpreting at Stockholm University, as well as the continuing-education course for interpreter educators.

• Victimology
• Sexual violence
• Legal animal abuse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vanessa Letico serves as a Lecturer in Criminology within the College of Arts, Business, Law, Education & IT at Victoria University since January 2022. Her academic foundation includes a BA in Criminology from Monash University, BA (Hons) from Deakin University, and PhD from Deakin University completed in 2024. BA (Criminology), Monash University BA (Hons), Deakin University PhD, Deakin University (2024) Her pioneering research in voiceless victimology examines silenced victim groups through three interconnected pillars: disability justice (focusing on Deaf communities and people with disabilities), legal animal abuse, and green narrative criminology. Current projects include collaborations with Safe + Equal on disability-inclusive domestic violence research and Deafness Forum Australia on weaponization of disability in abuse cases, supported by secured Auslan interpretation funding. Her recent publications reveal a distinct trajectory from foundational work on child-animal relationships (2020) to sophisticated analyses of speciesism in animal cruelty laws (2025) and intersectional violence against Deaf women. The research consistently bridges academic rigor with community impact, featuring in The Conversation and ABC Radio. Dr. Letico's teaching practice integrates trauma-informed experiential learning through partnerships with Victoria Police, Neighbourhood Justice Centre, and Therapy Dogs Victoria. She actively supervises graduate research on family dynamics in youth crime, parental responsibility reforms, and sports injury jurisprudence. Her research methodology emphasizes community co-design, particularly through partnerships ensuring accessibility for Deaf participants. Current funded work focuses on developing inclusive frameworks for domestic violence research with Deaf communities.

• Nursing education
• Nursing workforce development
• Cardiovascular disease prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Bronwyn Everett is Deputy Head of the School of Nursing at the University of Wollongong, where she has held a leadership position since 2022. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University from August 2022 to August 2023. With over 30 years of academic experience in nursing education and research, Professor Everett has made significant contributions to nursing workforce development, cardiovascular disease prevention, and patient safety. Her research interests span several critical areas in contemporary healthcare: nursing education and workforce development (particularly in aged care settings), cardiovascular disease prevention and management, and patient safety including clinical communication, falls risk prevention, and safety culture. Professor Everett has led substantial research projects including the ACCELERATE Plus Trial, which evaluates a nurse-led intervention for improving patient assessment and communication across 24 wards in eight hospitals. Professor Everett's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with over 136 research outputs as of the latest count. Her recent work shows a clear focus on practical solutions to pressing healthcare challenges, particularly in nursing workforce sustainability, patient safety interventions, and healthcare transitions for vulnerable populations. Her research often employs qualitative and mixed methods approaches to address complex healthcare issues. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through research funding including the NSW Small Business Innovation & Research program grant for 'Vital Signs Monitoring' (2022-2023). Professor Everett maintains an active supervision portfolio with multiple PhD students working on diverse topics related to nursing practice and healthcare delivery. As an educator, Professor Everett has taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels throughout her career, receiving awards for her teaching of clinicians. She is deeply committed to ensuring quality learning experiences for students and developing future nursing leaders. Her leadership extends beyond her formal role as Deputy Head of School to include significant contributions to research initiatives and professional development across the nursing field.

• American Sign Language
• Academic Writing

Deanna Twain is a Tutor at the Center for Academic Support and Tutoring (CAST) within Marymount Manhattan College, where she has taught American Sign Language (ASL) and Academic Writing since 2000. She also tutored writing and ASL at CAST for many years and taught the summer HEOP writing course for eight years. Her academic journey includes ASL training at the New York Society for the Deaf, where she earned certification as a Sign Language Interpreter. She applied this expertise in medical, legal, and personal interpretation settings before joining Marymount. Research and Teaching Focus: American Sign Language (ASL): Designed two ASL course levels and facilitates internships in the Deaf community. Academic Writing: Specializes in tutoring and course instruction, including summer programs. Outside academia, Deanna is a former actress and partnered with her late husband, Norman Twain, on creative projects. Their final collaboration, The Lifespan of a Fact , achieved Broadway success.

Marta DONAZZANمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural language semantics
• Syntax
• Pragmatics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marta Donazzan is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Nantes, where she works in the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Cultures (FLCE). She is a researcher at LLING (Linguistic Laboratory of Nantes, UMR 6310), a joint research unit of the University of Nantes and CNRS. Since January 2022, she has served as Deputy Director of LLING, having previously served as interim Director from September to December 2021. Her academic affiliations include: University of Nantes, Faculty of Foreign Languages and Cultures LLING (Linguistic Laboratory of Nantes), UMR 6310 CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) IRL 2034 Worlds in Transition/Mundos em transição, CNRS-Universidade de São Paulo Dr. Donazzan specializes in formal linguistics with a focus on the interface between semantics, syntax, and pragmatics. Her research aims to connect specific language phenomena to general linguistic laws through comparative analysis. She is particularly interested in understanding the ontology of natural language and how languages express definiteness, countability, and reference in both nominal and verbal domains. Her studies employ both qualitative analysis of elicited data and quantitative analysis of language corpora. Her research spans multiple languages including Romance varieties, Mandarin Chinese, and Karitiana, examining language variation at both macro and micro levels. This comparative approach helps shed light on the relationship between functional categories and semantic interpretation across different linguistic systems. Dr. Donazzan has received research funding for several projects including: TAME-INTER: New approaches to the syntax and semantics of TAME across languages (2023-2025), funded by CNRS Nominal and verbal events in Romance causative constructions (2018-2021), funded by DFG Delimiting and identifying events (DelimitEvent) (2014-2018), funded by Fédération Typologie et Universaux du Langage Semantic variation. Event plurality in Chinese and Karitiana (2012), funded by CNPq, Brazil As an educator, Dr. Donazzan teaches general linguistics and English linguistics courses focusing on syntax and semantics. She serves as co-responsible for L2 English LLCeR and represents the English department on the FLCE's commission for transfer and validation of acquired knowledge. She also participates in doctoral thesis grant award juries through the ECLIS Doctoral School Council. Dr. Donazzan is actively involved in the academic community, serving as a member of the Scientific Council of the Faculty of Arts and Languages and participating in international collaborations, particularly with the University of São Paulo.

Leena Raappana-Luiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Arts
• Graphic Design
• Semiotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Leena Raappana-Luiro is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Graphic Design. With a career spanning nearly a decade of documented research output (2016-2025), she has established herself as a significant contributor to visual arts and design scholarship. Her research interests focus on visual semiotics, multimodal design, artistic creation, and the relationship between practical and artistic images . Professor Raappana-Luiro examines how historical illustration styles filter into contemporary contexts, with nature serving as a central theme and source of inspiration in both her life and artistic work. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output, with research activities intensifying in recent years. Key publications include her 2021 doctoral thesis on visual style in fictional images within multimodality frameworks, her 2023 scanography work 'The Ark,' and her research on Finland's 2018 Valentine's Day postage stamps design process. Professor Raappana-Luiro has received recognition for her work, most notably winning the 2016 Postage Stamp Design Competition. She currently leads the 'Lapland Brand 2.0' project (2024-2026), funded by the European Regional Development Fund, which addresses regional challenges through brand development. As an educator and researcher, Professor Raappana-Luiro works within the Graphics Studio environment at the University of Lapland, where she guides students through the intersection of theoretical frameworks and practical artistic creation. Her work demonstrates how visual communication principles can be applied to solve real-world design challenges while maintaining artistic integrity.

Peeter Toropمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiotics
• Cultural Semiotics
• Translation Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Peeter Torop is a Professor at the University of Tartu, where he works in the Institute of Philosophy and Semiotics, Department of Semiotics. He leads the Transmedia Research Group and has been affiliated with the university since at least 2003, serving as a Full Professor from January 2003 to March 2016 and continuing in his professorial role thereafter. Professor Torop's research primarily focuses on cultural semiotics, with particular emphasis on: The Tartu-Moscow School of Semiotics and Yuri Lotman's theoretical legacy Intersemiotics and translation studies across different sign systems Transmediality and the translation of emotions across media The semiosphere concept and cultural dynamics The relationship between cultural heritage and digital reading practices His scholarly work demonstrates a strong trajectory in developing semiotic theory while applying it to contemporary cultural phenomena, particularly in the digital age. Torop has made significant contributions to understanding how cultural texts function across different media platforms and how meaning is preserved and transformed in digital environments. Professor Torop has published extensively, with 69 publications that have received 69,419 reads and 847 citations. His work spans multiple languages including English, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Estonian, reflecting his international scholarly impact. As leader of the Transmedia Research Group, Torop has been involved in developing open access educational materials for humanities instruction in Estonian and Russian-language secondary schools, demonstrating his commitment to applying theoretical insights to practical educational contexts.

• Structuralism
• Post-structuralism
• Literary Criticism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Culler is a distinguished Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University, where he has been a leading figure in literary theory for several decades. Previously affiliated with Oxford University, Culler has established himself as one of the most influential literary theorists of the contemporary era, with significant contributions spanning structuralism, post-structuralism, and reader-response criticism. Culler's research primarily focuses on the intricate relationship between language, literature, and meaning, with particular emphasis on how interpretation functions in literary understanding. His work challenges conventional assumptions about literary texts, especially regarding the nature of the lyric and poetic address. Rather than viewing lyric poetry as the expression of an individual speaker's emotions, Culler's Theory of the Lyric (2015) reconceptualizes lyric as a genre constituted by conventional features and readerly practices. Analysis of Culler's recent publications reveals a sustained engagement with fundamental questions about literary theory's purpose and methodology. His work demonstrates consistent evolution from structuralist foundations through post-structuralist developments toward more recent investigations of lyric theory and the institutional frameworks of literary studies. The recurring themes across his scholarship include the nature of literary interpretation, the conventions that constitute literary genres, and the relationship between theoretical frameworks and literary practice. Notable Recognition: Recipient of the James Russell Lowell Prize for Structuralist Poetics Widely regarded as one of the most influential literary theorists of his generation Extensive international recognition through translations of his work Culler's approach to literary scholarship emphasizes the importance of theoretical frameworks while maintaining close attention to textual specifics. His work consistently bridges theoretical sophistication with practical reading strategies, demonstrating how theoretical insights can enhance rather than obscure our engagement with literary texts. He has been particularly influential in shifting scholarly attention from authorial intention to readerly practices and conventional recognition in literary interpretation. His current research continues to explore the theoretical foundations of literary studies, with recent work examining the nature of critical theory in contemporary academic contexts as seen in his 2022 publication La teoría crítica hoy . Culler remains actively engaged in scholarly discourse, as evidenced by his 2025 contribution to the volume Valéry au Collège de France titled 'Poetry between production and consumption.'

Lee Sue Hanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computer vision
• Artificial intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lee Sue Han serves as Senior Lecturer and Head of Department for Information and Communication Technologies at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science. She joined Swinburne in April 2020 following post-doctoral research with Pl@ntNet (CIRAD and INRIA) in France. Her academic credentials include a BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering from Multimedia University (2011), MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Shinshu University, Japan (2014), and PhD in Computer Science from University of Malaya (2018). Dr. Lee's research bridges artificial intelligence and plant biology, focusing on computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning applications for plant disease identification, cross-domain classification, and environmental monitoring. Her work explores how deep learning models interpret botanical features and align with human perception in disease diagnosis, with significant contributions to automated plant health systems. Recent publications (2021-2022) demonstrate advanced work in multi-task learning for disease identification, global-scale plant recognition, and interpretable AI models. Her research consistently appears in top venues including Frontiers in Plant Science, IEEE Transactions, and Pattern Recognition. Her accolades include the 2022 Outstanding Student Feedback on Teaching award, 2022 Swinburne Research Success Award, and Best Paper Awards in 2020 and 2018. She actively secures research funding as PI for FRGS 2021 and co-PI for FRGS 2022 and SDEC 2021 projects. Dr. Lee supervises research in generative models, sign language production, drug discovery, animal re-identification, and plant disease modeling. She maintains international collaborations initiated during her France-based post-doctoral work and participates in global challenges like PlantCLEF.

• American Sign Language Linguistics
• ASL Curriculum Development
• Deaf Culture Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cynthia Sanders serves as Associate Professor in the Department of ASL and Interpreting Education at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). She teaches advanced ASL courses including American Sign Language IV, VII, Intermediate ASL II, and Linguistics of ASL, requiring students to engage with Deaf communities and achieve specified ACTFL proficiency levels. Her research focuses on ASL linguistics (particularly pragmatics and speech act theory), innovative curriculum development for workplace settings, and Deaf cultural studies . Recent work examines indirect message interpretation in ASL, e-curriculum design, and historical analysis of residential schools' cultural impacts. Teaching emphasizes cultural protocols alongside linguistic competence, with courses requiring community engagement and advanced narrative construction. Scholarly output from 2010-2013 shows consistent focus on practical ASL applications, with the ASL at Work curriculum system representing significant pedagogical contribution. Publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning theoretical linguistics, educational technology, and sociocultural analysis, particularly addressing workplace communication needs and historical assimilation contexts. Recognition includes: Seed Funding Award from Provost's Sponsored Research Services (2013) for "OH-I-SEE" project Dr. Sanders maintains active research-teaching integration through NTID's Rosica Hall Research Festival and collaborations with Dawn Sign Press. Her work addresses critical gaps in professional ASL development while contributing to broader understanding of Deaf cultural preservation and workplace integration challenges.

• American Sign Language
• Deaf Culture
• Sign Language Interpretation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cheryl Barden serves as a Fixed-term Lecturer in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Central Michigan University, teaching American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture courses for 13 years with 27 years of continuous engagement in the Deaf community. Education: MA, Educational Technology, Central Michigan University, 2018 BS, Psychology, Central Michigan University, 2015 Deaf Blind Intervener Training Program, Weber State University, 1995 Professional Expertise: Extensive interpretation experience across medical, legal, business, religious, community, and educational settings including specialized Deaf-blind intervener services. She has taught community and professional sign language classes for 23 of the last 25 years using the 'Signing Naturally' curriculum. Instructional Focus: Courses span ASL levels I-V, Introduction to the Deaf Community, Sociocultural History of the American Deaf Community, and international study programs in France and Jamaica examining Deaf culture and ASL applications in elementary education.

• AI Security
• AI Safety & Alignment
• AI & Society
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sahar Abdelnabi is a Principal Investigator at the ELLIS Institute Tübingen and an independent research group leader at the Max-Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and Tübingen AI Center. She leads the COMPASS (COoperative Machine intelligence for People-Aligned Safe Systems) research group, focusing on developing safe, aligned, and steerable AI agents with emphasis on security, human aspects, and cooperative multi-agent systems. Her research spans the intersection of AI with security, safety, and sociopolitical aspects: Understanding, probing, and evaluating the failure modes of AI models, their biases, emergent risks, and misuse scenarios Designing mitigations, system defenses, white-box control methods, and reasoning enhancements to counter such risks Leveraging AI agents for scientific discovery and advancing society Dr. Abdelnabi's research has identified critical vulnerabilities in AI systems, including being the first to identify, coin, and taxonomize the indirect prompt injection vulnerability in LLM-integrated applications (2023), and proposing watermarking for generative AI (2020). Her work has received significant recognition including a Best Paper Award at ACL2025 and AISec'23 workshop. Her scientific contributions have been widely recognized: Best Paper Award at ACL2025 for "A Theory of Response Sampling in LLMs" Best Paper Award at AISec'23 workshop for "Not what you've signed up for: Compromising Real-World LLM-Integrated Applications with Indirect Prompt Injection" Oral Paper presentation at ICCV 2021 Spotlight Paper at NeurIPS Datasets and Benchmarks 2024 Dr. Abdelnabi actively mentors students and researchers, hiring across all levels including interns, research visitors, PhD students, and postdocs. She has served on program committees for major AI and security conferences and has presented her work at numerous international venues. Her research has influenced policy and industry practices, with findings adopted by organizations including the German Federal Office for Information Security, NIST, and OWASP. The COMPASS research group provides a dynamic environment for exploring cutting-edge questions in AI safety and security, with opportunities for collaboration across institutions and disciplines.

• Art History
• Deaf Art
• Accessibility Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agnieszka Kołodziejczak is a research-focused academic at the University of Lodz, working within the Department of History of Painting and Sculpture in the Faculty of Philosophy and History. Holding a doctoral degree, she serves as a research assistant with a specialized focus on deaf art and accessibility studies within cultural institutions. Her research interests explore the intersection of visual arts and deaf culture, with particular emphasis on accessibility frameworks in museums and galleries, representation of deafness in contemporary art, and the development of deaf artistic expression in Poland. Her work bridges art history with disability studies, examining how visual narratives can challenge traditional perspectives and create more inclusive cultural spaces. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on deaf art and accessibility, with recent work exploring zine culture, comics as cultural expressions, and sign language representation in visual arts. Her research demonstrates a commitment to documenting and advancing understanding of deaf artistic communities within the Polish context. Dr. Kołodziejczak's scholarly contributions include 18 publications and participation in at least one research project, with her work spanning contemporary art practices, historical perspectives on deaf artists, and practical applications for improving accessibility in cultural institutions. Her research has evolved from historical analyses to more contemporary explorations of digital media's impact on deaf art production.

Sarah Coleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Playwriting
• Ethnography
• Theater Directing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Cole is a Professor in the Communication, Media, & Performance Department at Framingham State University, contributing to theater education and creative production through teaching and artistic practice. Her academic credentials include: B.A. from Kansas State University M.A. from Kansas State University Ph.D. from The Union Institute Professor Cole's research centers on playwriting and ethnography, with her full-length play "Aftermath" presented internationally in New York City, Stockholm, and at Framingham State University. Her work explores the intersection of theatrical narrative and ethnographic methodology within contemporary performance contexts. She teaches foundational courses including Oral Interpretation of Literature (COMM201), Drama Workshop (COMM212), Voice and Articulation (COMM260), Acting (COMM314), and American Sign Language (MLSL121), emphasizing practical performance skills and cross-cultural communication.

Archie Singh Khumanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Archie Singh Khuman serves as Associate Head of Education and Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University's School of Computer Science and Informatics. An award-winning academic and proud DMU alumnus (BSc 2009, MSc 2011, PhD 2017), he specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Computational Intelligence, and Uncertainty Modelling with extensive leadership in curriculum development and Universal Design for Learning. His educational background demonstrates deep institutional commitment: PhD in Computer Science (2017, De Montfort University) MSc in Intelligent Systems (2011, De Montfort University) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (2009, De Montfort University) Dr. Khuman's research pioneers hybrid uncertainty frameworks, notably the R-fuzzy grey analysis framework (RfGAf), bridging Grey Theory, Fuzzy Logic, and Rough Sets. His work focuses on quantifying perception-based uncertainty for applications in healthcare diagnostics, robotic swarm intelligence, and risk assessment systems, emphasizing real-world implementation through industry partnerships. His publication trajectory reveals increasing interdisciplinary convergence, particularly in healthcare AI applications since 2021. Recent outputs integrate Grey-Fuzzy methodologies for medical diagnostics (diabetes, heart disease), sentiment analysis of pandemic communications, and adaptive systems in automotive/industrial contexts, demonstrating strong translation from theoretical foundations to societal impact. Major recognitions include: Five consecutive Students' Choice Teaching Awards (2018-2024) De Montfort Teacher Fellowship (2022) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022) Leverhulme Trust-funded international Grey Systems network (£124,997) Best Paper Award at Grey Systems and Uncertainty Analysis (2016) As academic lead for the Data Analytics Project, he mentored students in developing machine learning solutions that generated £2.5m savings for retail partners. His grant portfolio includes Royal Society funding for IoT-based scheduling (£12,000) and leadership of the Race Equality Network. Current initiatives focus on transnational education partnerships and SI-PASS peer learning programs. Dr. Khuman co-leads DMU's Institute of Artificial Intelligence research group and serves as School Governor for Inglehurst Junior School, maintaining active collaborations with institutions in China, Canada, Romania, and Spain through the International Network on Grey Systems.