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Russell Epsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Spatial Navigation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Russell Epstein is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Goddard Labs. His research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying visual scene perception, spatial navigation, and memory. Epstein holds a BA in Physics from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. Epstein’s research interests include high-level vision, spatial cognition, and the neural basis of environmental representations. His lab uses functional MRI and cognitive neuroscience techniques to study how scenes, objects, landmarks, and spaces are encoded in brain systems such as the parahippocampal place area and retrosplenial cortex. Recent work explores cognitive maps, grid-like neural representations, and the role of multisensory cues in navigation. His articles emphasize spatial navigation strategies, hierarchical cognitive maps, and the interplay between perception and memory. Notable contributions include investigations into hippocampal spatial metrics, olfactory navigation, and the neural underpinnings of environmental learning. Epstein teaches courses on cognitive neuroscience, including PSYC 149 and PSYC 600. He advises two graduate students in Psychology and has no listed scientific awards. His work is supported by grants (unspecified) and conducted within collaborative teams at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. Epstein’s research extends to labs focused on spatial cognition and neuroimaging, advancing understanding of how humans mentally map environments through visual and sensory integration.

Kyle Bellucci Johansonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Collaborative practice
• Digital media
• Drawing
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Kyle Bellucci Johanson serves as a Visiting Critic in Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Department of Art. Holding an MFA from California Institute of the Arts and a BA in Art and Reconciliation Studies from Bethel University, he merges artistic practice with critical theory through performance architecture and collaborative media. Whitney Independent Study Program (2022–23) Founding fellow at land's edge free school (Los Angeles) Teaching experience at SAIC, UIC, CUNY, and Cooper Union His research investigates: Power structures through spatial interventions Critical theory applications in art practice Post-capitalist imaginaries Hauntology and historical materialism Transdisciplinary approaches to social critique Project trends reveal: Reinterpretation of Soviet design principles Investigation of worker identity in post-industrial contexts Temporal and spatial dislocation in artistic practice Monument critique through performative methods Quantum theory-inspired architectural concepts Reimagining of common spaces as political sites Scientific awards include: Creative Research Grant (2025) Whitney ISP participation (2022–23) Automata Studio Residency (2022) Artists Run Chicago Grant (2021) BOLT Residency (2020–21) Through projects like KLUB WRKR —a nomadic workers' club reimagined for the gig economy—and table (2018–2022), a Chicago-based experimental space for artistic practice, he interrogates institutional frameworks while fostering community through discursive meals and collaborative exhibitions.

Ruth Hollidayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Sociology
• Body Studies
• Cosmetic Surgery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ruth Holliday holds the position of Professor of Gender and Culture at the University of Leeds since 2006, where she has also served as Director of Studies for the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies, Director of Research and Innovation, and Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the School of Sociology and Social Policy. Previously, she worked at Staffordshire University and Birmingham City University, and served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Her research expertise spans cultural sociology, body studies, material culture, medical tourism, and gender relations, with a focus on low fertility and East Asian cultural contexts. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Sociology and a BA in Electronics and Management Science. She has contributed to over 50 articles and 7 books, including the award-winning Beautyscapes (2019), which explored global cosmetic surgery tourism and won the Foundation for the Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize in 2020. Her work on kitsch aesthetics and visual methodologies has also been influential, particularly in understanding class, gender, and race through taste politics. Ruth’s current research projects include studying low fertility cultures’ impacts on gender identities and a project on the cultural meaning of the penis in gender construction. She teaches modules such as Theorizing Gender and Contested Bodies at the MA level, emphasizing critical approaches to gender and embodiment. Key Projects: ESRC-funded 'Building Capacity in Visual Research' and collaborative work on medical tourism in East Asia and Europe. Awards: 2020 Foundation for the Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize. Supervision: Active in mentoring PhD students researching the body, intimacy, and low fertility in China and Korea. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, cultural studies, and visual methodologies, with a commitment to ethnographic fieldwork and global comparative analysis.

Nicolas Davidenkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Perception
• Face Recognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Davidenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). He leads the High Level Perception Lab, focusing on behavioral and computational studies of human perception, particularly face recognition, spatial orientation, and visual ambiguity. His work emphasizes 'top-down' processes like attention and expectations. Davidenko holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Stanford University (2006), an M.S. in Statistics from Stanford (2004), and an A.B. in Mathematics from Harvard (1998). His research explores how humans perceive and interpret complex visual information, including studies on illusions, virtual reality, and misophonia. He has developed parametric models of faces to study memory encoding and drawing accuracy. Notable achievements include a Top-10 Finalist placement in the 2015 Best Illusion of the Year Contest for his 'Mind-controlled motion' research. He teaches courses such as PSYC 121 (Perception), PSYC 139K (Face Recognition), and advanced cognitive research seminars. Davidenko also runs the CSASS Matlab Workshops, training researchers in statistical tools. His lab includes graduate students and postdocs, with alumni like Jennifer Day (Ph.D. ’19) and Pat Samermit (Ph.D. ’18). Recent projects include investigations into vection in VR environments, cross-sensory modulation of aversive sounds, and time perception in virtual reality. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and computational modeling, contributing to understanding how perception shapes human interaction with the environment.

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Vision
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert S. Allison is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. His research focuses on human perceptual responses in virtual environments, stereoscopic vision, and eye movement analysis. He is affiliated with the York Centre for Vision Research, Sensorium (Digital Arts & Technology), and the Centre for Innovation in Computing at Lassonde. His research interests include depth perception in natural and virtual environments, human-computer interface design for VR, machine vision applications, and the measurement of human motion. He has supervised multiple graduate students and contributed to over 260 publications. His work spans topics like cybersickness mitigation, display lag effects, and perceptual adaptation in VR. Key grants include NSERC-funded projects on perception in virtual environments and collaborations with institutions like the Australian Research Council. His teaching includes courses on human perception in human-computer interaction and digital logic design. Recent articles highlight advancements in understanding motion perception, VR-induced sickness, and multisensory integration. He collaborates widely, with affiliations including the VISTA program and York's Connected Minds initiative.

Maryam Ghahramaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human Motion Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maryam Ghahramani is a Senior Lecturer in AI & Robotics at the Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Canberra, Australia. She holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Shiraz University, Iran, and a PhD in Biometric Gait Analysis from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Biomedical Engineering Researcher Machine Learning Specialist Human Motion Analysis Expert Her research focuses on applying machine learning to human motion analysis for rehabilitation purposes, particularly in three key areas: Parkinson's Disease: Using fNIRS and machine learning for disease detection and motor function assessment Fall Prevention: Analyzing postural sway and risk of falls in older adults Spatial Disorientation: Studying balance in hypoxic aviation environments Recent publications demonstrate her work at the intersection of biomedical engineering, machine learning, and clinical rehabilitation. Current projects include: Young Onset Dementia Detection with 12-week Home-Based Exercise Programs Mild Hypoxia Analysis for Aviation Safety Balancing Mat Performance Evaluation

Johan Anderssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Cultural Geography
• Queer Nightlife Studies
• Cinema and Urban Spaces
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Johan Andersson is an Associate Professor in Urban Cultural Geography at King's College London's Department of Geography, part of the School of Global Affairs. He holds a BA in Comparative Literature and Art History from Stockholm University (2000) and a PhD in Urban Studies from University College London (2008). His postdoctoral roles included a fellowship at the University of Leeds and a visiting scholar position at the Graduate Center of City University New York. His research focuses on queer nightlife, cinema and urban spaces, and postindustrial urbanism. Notable works include Berlin's queer archipelago (2023) and Berghain: Space, affect, and sexual disorientation (2022). He co-edited The City in American Cinema: Film and Postindustrial Culture (2019) and has published widely on topics like queer space, gentrification, and transnational religious networks. Andersson leads the Urban Futures research group and co-founded Queer@King's, a hub for LGBTQ+ studies. He advises PhD students on urban, cultural, and social geography topics. His work intersects with UN SDGs addressing sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10).

Tyler Hollettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interest-driven learning
• Learning in informal settings
• Digital media and learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tyler Hollett serves as an Associate Professor of Learning Sciences in the Department of Learning and Performance Systems at The Pennsylvania State University, contributing to the Learning, Design, and Technology program from 315 Keller Building, University Park, PA. His research champions interest-driven learning often devalued by formal institutions and neoliberal markets, investigating contexts like skateboarding, video gaming, and nature hobbies (fishing, birding). Hollett examines how passion-fueled activities generate embodied, affective learning that transcends goal-oriented education, advocating for equitable alternatives to capitalist learning trajectories. Current projects focus on intergenerational play through the FIGMENT Lab, exploring family gaming dynamics, climate engagement via outdoor hobbies, and evolving children's play across settings. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a methodological commitment to qualitative inquiry, with recurring themes of spatial-temporal rhythms, affective atmospheres, and embodied cognition. His work bridges learning sciences, critical pedagogy, and digital media studies, increasingly emphasizing intergenerational and ecological dimensions of informal learning. No scientific awards are listed in his current profile. However, Hollett actively mentors graduate students, inviting collaboration on FIGMENT Lab initiatives. His advising philosophy emphasizes rigorous scholarship within supportive, interest-driven research teams, with the FIGMENT Lab representing his current focus on family-centered learning in gaming, nature, and play contexts.

Christina Luptonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eighteenth-century literature
• History of reading
• Theories of the novel
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Christina Lupton is a Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick, School of Arts. She is currently on secondment to the University of Copenhagen, where she directs the School of English, Germanic, and Romance Languages and leads the Carlsberg-funded research project Lockdown Reading . Her work bridges literary history, media theory, and cultural studies, with a focus on the material and temporal dimensions of reading. University: University of Warwick School: School of Arts Department: Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies Current Affiliation: University of Copenhagen (secondment) Email: C.Lupton@warwick.ac.uk Christina Lupton holds a PhD from Rutgers University and an MA from the University of Sussex. Her research explores the interplay between literature, time, and materiality, particularly in the eighteenth century and contemporary periods. She investigates how reading is shaped by codex formats, institutional contexts, and socio-political histories of work and leisure. Her research interests include: Eighteenth-century literature History of reading Theories of the novel Media and mediation Material cultural studies Temporal experience in literature Autofiction and life writing Lupton’s recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with how literary forms register temporal and material conditions. Her work moves from the eighteenth-century codex to contemporary digital reading, examining how narrative structures reflect changing conceptions of time, work, and personal agency. She frequently draws on systems theory (e.g., Bruno Latour, Michel Serres) and queer temporality to analyze reading as both a historical practice and a phenomenological experience. Her forthcoming book Love and the Novel blends memoir with literary criticism, exploring affective relationships between readers and fiction. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious fellowships: Leverhulme Fellowship Humboldt Fellowship Carlsberg Fellowship Lupton supervises postgraduate students in eighteenth-century literature, media history, and literary theory. She has not listed specific advisees in the provided text. She is currently not accepting new PhD students due to her secondment. She has been actively involved in international research collaborations, including the Lockdown Reading project, which investigates novel reading during the 2020 pandemic through interviews and surveys, culminating in the co-authored monograph Viral Novels: What We Read in 2020 . She delivers frequent invited lectures at major universities across Europe and North America. She is affiliated with the following research initiatives: Lockdown Reading Project: A Carlsberg-funded interdisciplinary team studying reading during global crisis Books Out of Place Workshop: Hosted at University of Warwick, exploring displaced texts Novel Worlds Seminar: Collaborative research on computational and theoretical approaches to the novel

Mona Kasraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Media Art
• Projection Design
• Immersive Media
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mona Kasra is an Iranian-American Associate Professor of Digital Media Design in the Department of Art at the University of Virginia. Her work bridges new media art, projection design, and immersive theatre, exploring political and theoretical implications of visual media technologies across cultural contexts. Ph.D. in Arts & Technology from University of Texas-Dallas M.F.A. in Video/Digital Art from California State University Northridge B.A. in Graphic Design from Art University of Tehran Her research focuses on hybrid practices integrating digital technologies with live performance, emphasizing audience immersion and narrative reconfiguration. Key areas include: Projection mapping for theatrical spaces Interactive media installations Cross-cultural digital storytelling Immersive audience experiences Time-space manipulation in performance Recent creative works demonstrate trends in: Site-specific installations (abandoned buildings, warehouses) Collaborative design with choreographers/musicians Exploration of identity in hyper-mediated environments Integration of indigenous rituals with modern technology Academic leadership roles include: Faculty co-lead, Karsh Institute’s Digital Technology for Democracy Lab Chair of ACM SIGGRAPH (2023-2024) Board member, New Media Caucus Executive Committee member (2019-2025), UVA Scientific awards: Helen Hayes Award nominations for media design (2022) United Scenic Artists Local 829 membership Her transdisciplinary approach has been supported by grants including the Arts Enhancement Grant and collaborations with institutions like the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center.

• Creative Writing
• Literary Theory
• Intertextuality
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Marion Campbell is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Creative Arts at Deakin University's Faculty of Arts and Education. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a significant figure in creative writing, literary theory, and feminist studies. Her academic journey includes positions at various Australian institutions including the University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, and Victoria University. Dr. Campbell's research interests encompass a wide range of literary and theoretical areas including: Intertextuality & subversion Poetics of the fragment French and German poetry (19th, 20th and contemporary) Feminist cultural and literary theory Parody and queer writing Avant-garde traditions Genre-and gender-bending poetics Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on experimental forms, particularly prose poetry and fragmented narratives. Campbell's recent research explores the contemporary legacy of the radical tradition of the prose poem, with specific attention to "queery(y)ing Baudelaire." She is also involved with the Deakin-based Research Group: Parody Moves, reflecting her ongoing interest in parodic performance and subversion. Dr. Campbell has received numerous awards and recognitions for her literary and academic work, including multiple shortlistings for major Australian literary awards, the WA Literary Week Award for Fiction (1989), and several university-level research excellence awards. As a dedicated supervisor, she has guided numerous doctoral and masters students through their research journey, with completions spanning from 2015 to 2022. Her supervision topics reflect her broad interests, covering trauma fiction, eco-elegy, feminist literature, surrealist poetics, and post-industrial narratives. Dr. Campbell maintains active professional engagement through editorial board memberships (Cultural Studies, TEXT, Writing from Below, Cordite) and has delivered keynotes at significant conferences including the Pathways of Desire Postgraduate conference at La Trobe University and the Encounters conference hosted by Deakin.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Design Research
• Posthuman Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heidi Biggs is an Assistant Professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology. Her work bridges posthuman theory with design practices, focusing on narrative forms of knowledge, queer entanglements with land histories, and sustainability through interdisciplinary mapping. She teaches courses like 'Principles of Interaction Design' and 'The Computer Expressive,' emphasizing creative and critical approaches to technology and society. Her research explores intersections of HCI, environmental design, and critical theory, with notable projects on AI ethics, rural queer communities on TikTok, and the legacy of redlining in sustainability. She employs methods like multispecies ethnography and speculative design to challenge normative technological and ecological frameworks. Biggs' recent work includes analyzing hallucinations in NLP systems and developing embodied data mapping techniques that intertwine bodily, environmental, and digital data. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to critical design and posthuman studies reflect impactful scholarly engagement. Her courses and research emphasize participatory futuring and collective healing, addressing systemic inequities in technology and environmental policy. While no advising or grants are detailed, her projects often involve collaborative, community-oriented approaches to design innovation.

Kerryn Wiseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Dance
• Performance and Technology
• Virtual Reality
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Kerryn Wise is a Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts at De Montfort University (DMU), affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She is a renowned dance artist and researcher specializing in the integration of digital technologies with performance, and co-leads Displace Studio, a Mixed Reality Performance Studio. Her work bridges academic research and artistic practice, with extensive national and international exhibition. Her research focuses on practice-based inquiry into dance and technology, particularly virtual reality (VR), 360 video, and volumetric capture. Key interests include embodiment in immersive environments, audience engagement, site-specific performance, and the intersection of live and digital media. She has developed innovative performances such as Dis_Place , Facades , and Replica , which combine live dance with immersive technologies to create multi-sensory experiences. The recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in exploring how digital technologies transform performance and audience perception. Themes include kinaesthetic empathy, ethereal embodiment, spatial disorientation, and the emotional impact of photorealistic virtual performers. Her work often involves one-to-one audience experiences, emphasizing intimacy and agency within virtual spaces. The integration of sound, movement, and technology is central to her artistic and scholarly output. Questlab Digital Dance Artist, Studio Wayne McGregor, 2018-19 Dr Wise has successfully secured external funding from Arts Council England, The Space, and the University of Nottingham for projects including Dis_Place , Facades , and Replica , demonstrating strong grant acquisition and project leadership. She supervises postgraduate research students, including David Hughes as second supervisor, and contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and public engagements. Her consultancy roles with Tom Dale Dance Company, Near Now, and the British Film Institute further extend her impact beyond academia. She co-leads Displace Studio, a dedicated space for developing mixed reality performance, and is affiliated with the Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies and the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT) at DMU. These affiliations support interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in digital performance.

Greg Haingeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• French Literature
• Film Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Greg Hainge is a leading scholar in Cultural Studies and French Literature at the University of Queensland , where he serves as Head of the School of Languages and Cultures. His work bridges disciplines, exploring the intersections of cinema, sound, philosophy, and contemporary cultural phenomena. Key research areas include: Sound and Noise Studies : Philosophical dimensions of noise and sonic affect. French Cinema : Focus on New Extreme Cinema (Noé, Grandrieux) and 20th-century auteurs. 20th-Century French Literature : Specializing in Louis-Ferdinand Céline and avant-garde forms. Experimental Music : Radiohead, Bjork, glitch, and musique concrète. American Independent Cinema : David Lynch and Coen Brothers’ aesthetics. Photography : Bill Henson, Alexa Wright, and digital imaging. His recent publications, such as "Terra Nullius Times Two" (2025) and "Plastic Surgery" (2025), reflect his engagement with post-cinematic ontologies and speculative realism. Earlier works like "Noise Matters" (2013) and "Philippe Grandrieux: Sonic Cinema" (2017) established his reputation in sonic and cinematic theory. Hainge’s research interrogates how cultural objects—films, music, texts—demand critical engagement, fostering societal health through understanding difference. He advocates for languages as a critical skill in the age of AI. Awards and honors include: Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (FAHA) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award (2012-2013) UQ Early Career Researcher Grant (2006) He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Culture, Theory and Critique and sits on multiple editorial boards. Despite his focus on challenging texts, Hainge actively disseminates his work to broader audiences, including articles in The Australian and exhibition essays.

Frances Scholzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interdisciplinary Art
• Painting
• Sculpture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frances Scholz is a Professor of Painting and Filmmaking at Braunschweig University of Fine Arts (HBK), Germany, since 2002. Her interdisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and time-based media, emphasizing collaboration and social engagement. She leads a class that explores open dialogue among students, experimenting across multiple mediums while prioritizing collective projects both within and beyond academia. Key exhibitions include and may three moons light up the sky (2024), interrogating spatial and light-based installations, and the feeling when you walk away (2023), a performance-driven project. Her work often engages with philosophical concepts like Michel Foucault’s ideas on emptiness and Karen Barad’s intra-action theory. Recent projects highlight collaborative frameworks, such as the New York-based Kennen Sie Turner? (2017), and critical group exhibitions addressing institutional critique and activism. Her pedagogical approach fosters student autonomy while nurturing collective creativity, evident in over 20 group exhibitions since 2004. Students in her class have consistently participated in prestigious venues like the Kestnergesellschaft Hannover and CCA Wattis Institute. Her research and teaching emphasize intermediality, questioning traditional boundaries between art forms and societal structures.