جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Art History
• Early Modern European Art
• Museum Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Robert Wellington serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Art History & Art Theory at the School of Art & Design, Australian National University (ANU), within the College of Arts & Social Sciences. His academic leadership focuses on advancing art historical research and public engagement through institutional initiatives. His research spans Art History, Early Modern European Art (particularly Louis XIV's France), Museum Studies, Public Humanities, and Cultural Heritage. Wellington investigates transcultural object exchange, royal iconography, and identity construction through material culture, with emphasis on Versailles, medals, and marginalia. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary public humanities applications in museums and digital archives. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals concentrated exploration of Louis XIV's cultural legacy, Versailles' global impact, and the evolving role of humanities institutions. He pioneers digital critical editions while examining how objects shape identity across cultural boundaries, consistently connecting historical practices to modern museum and archival challenges. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. As Centre Director, Wellington oversees research programs and institutional partnerships, though specific student advisees and grant details remain unlisted in available sources. His leadership facilitates interdisciplinary projects including the Jean-Benjamin de Laborde digital edition initiative. The Centre for Art History & Art Theory functions as a research hub under Wellington's direction, driving public humanities innovation through the ANU's Art & Design Seminar Series, Visiting Artist Program, and collaborative projects with national collections. Current initiatives focus on digital heritage and community-engaged scholarship within the School of Art & Design framework.

George Buchananمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Libraries
• Information Retrieval
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor George Buchanan is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction and digital libraries at RMIT University . His work bridges information science, digital humanities, and health informatics, focusing on usability in sensitive contexts like healthcare and misinformation. Deputy Dean, Research at RMIT University Former Director, University of Melbourne iSchool Research Interests: Digital information interaction Health and aging informatics Disinformation analysis Mobile interface design Digital library systems Key Contributions: Developed mobile web usability benchmarks, spatial hypertext tools, and thermal feedback interfaces. Currently seeking PhD students for 2025 projects on digital browsing and view change dynamics. Awards: Over twenty best paper awards and Honorary Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Advising: Accepting Masters/PhD supervision in information interaction and digital health domains.

• Sound and Music Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-Centered Computing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), with a multidisciplinary background in music performance, cognitive science, and psycho-acoustics. His research explores the intersection of sound, music, and human experience through creative coding, machine learning, and interactive systems. Key Research Areas: Sound and Music Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Creative Coding, Cognitive Science, Installation Art, and Acoustics. Current Projects: ARC Linkage project on creative coding and multiplicitous media; industry collaborations on IoT-based audiovisual systems. Recent Publications: Focus on spatial audio complexity, gestural interaction with networked sound, music emotion recognition frameworks, and robotic performance through genre-based cultural platforms. Leadership Roles: Director of Teaching & Learning Engagement; former Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning); active in ACM Creativity and Cognition Steering Committee. Teaching: Courses like Digital Media Studio , Prototyping Physical Interaction , and Data Processing using R within UTS's interdisciplinary Software Development Studio.

• Bayesian statistics
• Computational statistics
• Environmental statistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roles & Affiliations: Distinguished Research Professor in Statistical Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Director of QUT Centre for Data Science, and Associate Member of University of Oxford's Department of Statistics. Served as Deputy Director of ARC Centre of Excellence in Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (2015–2021) and ARC Laureate Fellow (2015–2021). Education: BA (Hons) and PhD in Mathematical Statistics from University of New England, Australia. Completed post-doctoral roles at multiple Australian universities. Research Interests: Specializes in Bayesian statistical modelling, computational methods, and their applications in environmental science, genetics, healthcare, and industry. Leads projects on coral reef recovery, cancer epidemiology (Australian Cancer Atlas), and virtual citizen science platforms like Virtual Reef Diver. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating complex data sources with advanced statistical techniques to address real-world challenges. Publications & Grants: Over 350 refereed journal publications and attracted >30 major grants. Recent focus areas include influenza epidemiology, spatial health disparities, and AI-driven early warning systems for climate-sensitive diseases. Active in developing methodologies for spatial statistics, small-area estimation, and federated learning. Awards & Recognition: 2024 Ruby Payne-Scott Medal (Australian Academy of Science), Pitman Medal (2016), first female recipient of this award in 35 years. Elected Fellow of Australian Academy of Science (2018), Academy of Social Sciences (2018), and Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018). Holds international roles including Vice-President of International Statistical Institute (2021–2025) and Scientific Council Member at Centre International de Rencontres Mathématiques (France). Supervision & Leadership: Supervised over 36 PhD students and leads teams in >50 collaborative projects. Current supervision includes 5 PhD and 4 Masters students at QUT. Founded the QUT Centre for Data Science and previously led the Collaborative Centre for Data Analysis, Modelling and Computation. Labs & Initiatives: Core contributor to the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0, Virtual Reef Diver project, and Queensland's Learning Potential Fund. Active in global initiatives like the World of Statistics campaign and UN Big Data Task Teams.

• Software Engineering
• Spatial Information Systems
• Accessibility Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David McMeekin is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Elec Eng, Comp and Math Sci (EECMS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering focusing on the human aspects of software development and has extensive experience in both academia and international NGOs. His research emphasizes applying technology to solve societal challenges, including accessibility for vision-impaired individuals, autism support through tech, cultural heritage preservation, and spatial data infrastructure. Education and professional background are not explicitly detailed in this profile, though his career spans over three decades in education and tech sectors. Research interests include semantic web technologies for spatial data, assistive technologies for disabilities, and digital humanities. He has been recognized with the 2014 Western Australian Spatial Educator of the Year award. Teaching spans topics like software engineering, programming languages (C, Java, Python), cross-cultural communication, and spatial data processing. His work bridges technical innovation with social impact, particularly in enhancing accessibility and cultural preservation through digital tools.

• Water Engineering
• Hydrologic Modelling
• Hydraulic Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Leonard is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Environmental Engineering department. His research focuses on applying numerical and statistical models to environmental engineering challenges, particularly flood risk assessment, hydrological modeling, and water security. He has expertise in stochastic rainfall modeling, multivariate extremes, and climate change impacts. Dr. Leonard’s work emphasizes understanding hazardous environmental systems and improving flood risk management strategies. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students in these areas. His research interests include flood modeling, climate adaptation, and sustainable water resource management. He has contributed to projects such as coastal flood risk analysis, brackish groundwater desalination, and global hydrological change detection. His recent articles highlight trends in flood magnitude, rainfall extremes, and the integration of climate indices to predict hydrological extremes. He has also explored the implications of climate change on water distribution systems and infrastructure resilience. Dr. Leonard collaborates on initiatives like the Global Streamflow Indices and Metadata Archive (GSIM), advancing big data applications in hydrological analysis. His work bridges theoretical models with practical engineering solutions, addressing real-world challenges in water security and environmental sustainability.

• Digital Humanities
• Interaction Design
• Serious Games
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Erik Malcolm Champion serves as an Enterprise Fellow in Architecture, Creative at the University of South Australia, maintaining active honorary research affiliations with the Australian National University, University of Western Australia, Bunda Mulia University, and Curtin University. Previously honored as a UNESCO Chair, his academic profile reflects deep engagement with digital cultural heritage and immersive technologies. His research centers on Digital Humanities, Interaction Design, Serious Games, Virtual heritage, and digital archaeology, examining how game mechanics and virtual environments transform cultural preservation and public engagement. Champion investigates spatial cognition in digital heritage, non-photorealistic rendering for mobile platforms, and metadata frameworks for sustainable digital projects, consistently bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications in heritage contexts. Recent publications reveal a trajectory toward post-pandemic heritage experiences, mobile-first immersive solutions, and interdisciplinary approaches combining geography, architecture, and game design. His work demonstrates growing emphasis on accessible technologies and adaptive heritage frameworks for contemporary societal challenges. Scientific recognition includes: UNESCO Chair Champion maintains extensive international collaborations across five continents, evidenced by co-authorship networks spanning institutions like Tampere University. His research program integrates digital archaeology with game design principles to create innovative heritage interpretation tools, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in available materials.

Mehmet Orgunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomedical Image Processing
• Knowledge Discovery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mehmet Orgun is a Professor at the School of Computing, Macquarie University. He holds a BSc and MSc from Hacettepe University (Turkey) and a PhD from the University of Victoria (Canada). His research spans artificial intelligence, biomedical image processing, multi-agent systems, and secure systems. He has supervised over 30 PhD and master's students and led multiple ARC-funded projects totaling over $4M. His professional service includes roles at PRICAI 2010 and SIN 2019. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence Quantum Cryptography Trusted Systems Medical Imaging Recommender Systems Awards: Best Student Runner Up Award (ADMA'23) Best Paper Award (MoMM2020) Best Student Paper Award (ICWS2016) Advising & Grants: 30+ PhD/Master's students ARC grants exceeding $4M Labs/Teams: Collaborations include Australian Taxation Office and DSTO. Projects focus on trust-oriented data analytics and secure systems.

Rachel Franksمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Crime Fiction
• True Crime
• Popular Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rachel Franks is an Honorary Associate Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences , University of Newcastle, with concurrent research roles at the State Library of New South Wales and the University of Sydney. Her work bridges crime fiction, true crime, popular culture, and information science , focusing on ethical storytelling, gender dynamics, and historical crime narratives. Education : PhD in Australian Crime Fiction (University of Central Queensland), MA in Creative Writing, BA in Information Studies Rachel’s research explores interdisciplinary intersections of time, space, and corporeal representation in crime narratives, including analyses of Agatha Christie’s cold case techniques (2016) and food symbolism in Arthur Upfield’s novels (2018). Her articles emphasize genre evolution and cultural critiques of justice systems. Key contributions include co-editing Crime Uncovered: Private Investigator (2016) and authoring the biography of hangman Robert Howard ( An Uncommon Hangman , 2022). Awards: 2017 PopCAANZ Outstanding Contribution 2016 AAWP Critical/Theoretical Paper 2015 Jean Arnot Fellowship Her work also addresses digital librarianship , advocating for emotional storytelling in archives and equitable access to Indigenous collections. As Coordinator at State Library NSW, she integrates public engagement with scholarly rigor in crime studies.

• Interactive Media
• Virtual Reality
• Installation Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gregory Ferris is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Design and Society at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). His academic work bridges media art practice and research, with a focus on interactive and immersive media environments. He is affiliated with the Faculty Visualisation Institute (VI) Research Network and The Trustworthy Digital Society at UTS. Dr. Ferris completed his PhD at the College of Fine Arts, Sydney, Australia in 2013 with a thesis entitled "Every time I leave the room: image, time and metadata in off-screen space." His academic journey reflects a unique blend of artistic practice and scholarly research in contemporary media. Dr. Ferris's research interests span multiple domains of contemporary media practice. As a "media 'construct-ant'", he works across interactive media, installation art, virtual reality, and traditional moving image production. His creative practice has evolved from experimental films that screened on the ABC in the mid-eighties to pioneering work in panoramic interactive narratives and 360-degree virtual reality. His research focuses on microbudget feature filmmaking, immersive and interactive narrative structures, and emerging media technologies including virtual reality. His work explores the intersection of media production, post-production technologies, and experimental media making, with particular attention to aesthetic considerations in contemporary digital environments. Dr. Ferris's creative outputs demonstrate a consistent trajectory of innovation in media art. His work shows increasing sophistication in immersive technologies, with a focus on VR, 360-degree media, and interactive installations. His scholarly contributions connect media practice with educational applications, particularly in how immersive media can be integrated into teaching contexts. The themes across his work include explorations of narrative structures beyond traditional frames, spatial relationships in media, and the evolving relationship between creators, technologies, and audiences in digital environments. Dr. Ferris has received research funding from significant sources including the City of Sydney, UTS Chancellor's Research Fellowship, and Create NSW. His current projects include "Spirit of the Hoey" (2023-2024), "Envisaging and enacting just climate futures through immersive media" (2022-2027), and "Sympathetic Threads" (2017-2018). As an educator, Dr. Ferris teaches "Experimental Media" and is available for Masters Research and PhD student supervision. His teaching focuses on media arts exploration, production and post-production techniques, experimental media making, and aesthetics. He has organized academic conferences including microWAVE 2011 and microWAVE 2013, demonstrating leadership in his field.

Ivana Ivanovaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Spatial Data Quality
• Spatial Metadata
• Provenance of Spatial Resources
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Ivana Ivanova is a Senior Lecturer in Spatial Sciences and FrontierSI Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She also serves in the Office of the Provost and conducts research in Spatial Data Quality, Metadata Provenance, and Spatial Information Infrastructures. Her work spans standardization bodies like ISO/TC211, OGC, and Standards Australia, where she co-chairs key working groups on Data Quality and Geospatial Standards. Education includes engineering and doctoral degrees from the Slovak University of Technology (Bratislava), with academic roles spanning Slovakia, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Australia. Her research emphasizes FAIR data principles, geospatial interoperability, and environmental monitoring applications. Recent work includes enhancing satellite-derived land surface temperature analysis and global data quality guidelines. Key contributions include co-convening ISO 19157 standards on geographic information quality and leadership in international geospatial communities (OGC, RDA, ESIP). She actively contributes to Open Geospatial initiatives and capacity-building for SDG indicator analysis.

Jodi Priceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vegetation Ecology
• Restoration Ecology
• Fire Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jodi Price is an Associate Professor in Vegetation Ecology at Charles Sturt University, Albury, specializing in disturbance ecology, restoration ecology, and global grassland dynamics. She holds a PhD from La Trobe University and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Tartu and the University of New England. Her research focuses on plant community assembly, fire ecology, and the impacts of human activities on ecosystems. Affiliations: Charles Sturt University, Nutrient Network (global grassland research cooperative), DarkDivNet advisory board Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Applied Vegetation Science , Associate Editor for Plant Ecology and Journal of Vegetation Science Her research interests span community assembly processes, species coexistence, and applied topics like restoration and invasion ecology. She has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and collaborates globally, including with the Nutrient Network to study grassland responses to environmental changes. Recent work includes studies on megafires, dark diversity patterns, and precision fertilization in agriculture. Awards: None explicitly listed, though her editorial roles and research impact are notable. Grants & Mentoring: Supervised numerous honours and PhD students, contributing to mentorship in ecological research. Active in global initiatives addressing ecological challenges through collaborative research.

• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain
• Distributed Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sheng Wen is a Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, where he serves as Director of the Blockchain Innovation Lab and Deputy Director of the Swinburne Cybersecurity Lab. His research spans cybersecurity, blockchain, and distributed systems, with over $7 million in research funding from ARC and industry partners. He leads a team focused on vulnerability detection, AI security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Research interests include adversarial machine learning, blockchain consensus security, IoT device vulnerabilities, and federated learning applications. His publications consistently address emerging threats in AI systems and cross-chain blockchain security. Awards include the 2021 SCET Research Excellence Award and the 2015 Scientists Meet Senators recognition. Grants support projects in optimized energy management, railway signaling verification, and healthcare AI security. Supervision includes 36 PhD students working on blockchain applications, fuzzing tools, and cybersecurity AI. His lab collaborates with CSIRO and industry partners on critical infrastructure protection.

Ryan Ipمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Risk Analysis
• Spatial Statistics
• Agricultural Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryan Ip is a researcher affiliated with Charles Sturt University's Computing, Mathematics and Engineering School, contributing to the Data Science and Engineering Research Unit, DaMRG (Data Mining Research Group), and the Imaging and Sensing Research Group. He holds a PhD in Statistics (2015) and a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management Science from The University of Hong Kong (2010). His research focuses on spatial statistics, risk analysis, agricultural sustainability, and machine learning applications. Key areas include geostatistical modeling of environmental data, resilience in agricultural systems, and decision-making frameworks under uncertainty. Collaborative projects span climate-smart agriculture, pandemic modeling, and cybersecurity in agrotech. Notable achievements include grants for modeling pandemic interventions and agricultural data governance frameworks. He has published widely in environmental science, statistics, and data mining, with recent work addressing regenerative agriculture and resilient community planning. Education : PhD in Statistics, The University of Hong Kong (2011–2015) Bachelor of Science (Risk Management Science & Finance), The University of Hong Kong (2007–2010) Grants/Awards : DSRU Summer Scholarship (2021) Covid-19 firewall strategy modeling grants (2020) Labs/Teams : Data Mining Research Group (DaMRG) Imaging and Sensing Research Group His interdisciplinary work bridges statistical methodologies with real-world challenges in agriculture, health, and infrastructure, emphasizing data-driven decision frameworks.

• Virtual Heritage
• Digital Humanities
• Serious Games
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Champion is an academic engaged in multiple institutions. He holds primary employment as an Enterprise Fellow at the University of South Australia and serves as an Honorary Professor at the ANU Centre for Digital Humanities Research (CDHR) and Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences (FABLE group), University of Western Australia . Previously, he was the UNESCO Chair of Cultural Heritage and Visualisation at Curtin University's Humanities Faculty. His research focuses on virtual heritage, digital humanities, serious games, and the intersection of architecture with digital media. Champion holds a PhD in Engineering (Evaluating Cultural Learning in Virtual Travel Environments) from the University of Melbourne (2006) . He has authored and edited influential books such as Critical Gaming , Playing with the Past , and Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture . His work bridges disciplines, exploring how digital technologies like VR and gaming can enhance cultural understanding and heritage preservation. His research interests include virtual environments, interactive history, and the phenomenology of place. He actively collaborates across academic and industry sectors, contributing to projects like the Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia and the Australian Cultural Data Engine . Champion also engages with public outreach through digital storytelling and virtual heritage platforms.