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Joshua Spencerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Logic
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joshua Spencer is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM), specializing in metaphysics, philosophy of language, and logic. He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (2008), with a dissertation titled *Material Objects in Tile Space-Time*. Prior to UWM, he served as the Sutton Post-Doctoral Fellow at Syracuse University and held a one-year position at Auburn University. His research focuses on metaphysical topics such as material objects, space, time, fundamentality, modality, and meaning. He also explores philosophy of language, including issues like the problem of empty names and Russellian plenitude. His teaching spans metaphysics, philosophy of language, and logic. Spencer’s publications address foundational questions in metaphysics and philosophy of language, such as composition as identity, grounding theory, and the Special Composition Question. His work often bridges traditional and contemporary debates, employing rigorous analysis and formal methods. Notable contributions include exploring *plenitudinous Russellianism*, analyzing *metaphysical necessity*, and examining *time travel’s ethical implications*. His interdisciplinary approach integrates modal logic, ontological theory, and conceptual analysis. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His academic trajectory reflects a strong commitment to exploring foundational questions in analytic philosophy.

Karen Schlossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Science
• Color Semantics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Schloss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, affiliated with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID). Her Visual Reasoning Lab explores how humans interpret visual features like color in contexts ranging from information visualization to virtual reality. She holds a BA from Barnard College (2005) and a PhD from UC Berkeley (2011), followed by a postdoc at Berkeley and an Assistant Professorship at Brown University before joining UW–Madison in 2016. Education: PhD, Psychology, University of California, Berkeley (2011) BA, Psychology, Barnard College, Columbia University (2005) Her research focuses on color semantics, colormap data visualization effectiveness, and VR education tools. Notable projects include the UW Virtual Brain Project, an immersive neuroanatomy teaching platform, and Colorgorical , a tool for generating effective data visualization palettes. She has pioneered studies on how color categories influence concept associations and how political maps' color choices affect societal perceptions of polarization. Her work bridges cognitive science and applied design, addressing both foundational perceptual questions and real-world communication challenges. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2022) and the Steve Yantis Early Career Award (Psychonomic Society). Grants and collaborations include NSF funding for visual reasoning research and WID support for VR initiatives. Her lab actively investigates crossmodal associations (e.g., music-color links) and ecological factors shaping color preferences, contributing to both theoretical psychology and practical visualization frameworks.

Mark Wrathallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Religion
• Post-Kantian Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Wrathall is a Professor of Philosophy and Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. His academic career includes previous roles as Professor at the University of California Riverside (2009–present), Brigham Young University (1996–2007), and a teaching fellow at Stanford Law School. **Education**: Ph.D., Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley (1996) J.D., Harvard Law School (1991) M.A., Philosophy, Boston College (1991) B.A., Philosophy, Brigham Young University (1988) **Research Interests**: Wrathall specializes in Phenomenology, Existentialism, and the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. His work explores themes such as authenticity, temporality, technology, and the intersection of philosophy with religious and artistic practices. He has authored and edited numerous books, including Heidegger and Unconcealment and How to Read Heidegger . **Recent Work**: His research focuses on Heideggerian concepts like ‘unconcealment,’ existential spatiality, and the critique of technology. He also engages with Kierkegaard, Sartre, and Pascal, examining topics like immortality, bad faith, and religious faith. **Grants & Talks**: Wrathall has presented globally on topics ranging from Heidegger’s influence to the philosophy of education. His work appears in journals like Inquiry , Journal of Ethics , and Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences . **Labs/Teams**: Active in interdisciplinary dialogues, he co-organized the “Faith and Reason” conference (2017) and contributed to edited volumes on Heidegger’s Being and Time .

Shamkant Navatheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Modeling
• Database Design
• Data Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shamkant Navathe - Professor of Computer Science Dr. Shamkant Navathe has been a faculty member at Georgia Tech's School of Computer Science since 1990. His research focuses on database systems, data integration, bioinformatics, and visualization. He currently serves as the Bioengineering PhD and MS Coordinator for the College of Computing. His affiliations include the School of Computer Science, Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics, and Institute for People and Technology (IPaT). Key research areas include database modeling, data mining, and knowledge discovery. He has contributed to foundational textbooks like Fundamentals of Database Systems and pioneered work in semantic indexing, graph databases, and fairness in machine learning systems. His recent projects address challenges in smart mobility, disaster monitoring via social media, and healthcare analytics using physician notes. His publications span topics from data lake monitoring to clash resolution in construction, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his work has influenced both academic and industrial database practices globally. He advises on interdisciplinary projects involving bioinformatics and engineering design, though no specific students are listed here. His lab activities emphasize visualization tools (e.g., VIGOR), graph query systems, and declarative fairness frameworks like Omnifair.

Andrea Facoettiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Neuropsychology
• Dyslexia
• Visual and Auditory Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Facoetti is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padua. His research focuses on developmental neuropsychology, particularly investigating visual and auditory perceptual mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and dyscalculia. He explores early neurocognitive predictors and develops innovative rehabilitation programs, notably through action video game interventions and neuromodulation techniques like transcranial stimulation. His work emphasizes attentional control, multisensory processing, and neuroplasticity. Key contributions include demonstrating how action video games enhance reading abilities and attention in children and adults with dyslexia, and identifying visual and auditory temporal processing deficits linked to developmental disorders. He also studies parental autistic traits' influence on infant socio-communicative development. Recent articles highlight trends in neuromodulation (e.g., tRNS, tDCS), video game-based interventions, and the role of sensory integration in developmental outcomes. Facoetti collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including oncological radiotherapy studies and educational tool development (e.g., reading assessment web applications). His research bridges basic neuroscience and clinical applications, aiming to translate findings into practical tools for early diagnosis and intervention. He actively publishes in high-impact journals and contributes to international conferences, advancing understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders' underlying mechanisms.

• Geographic Information Systems
• Cartography
• Risk Assessment
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Quoc-Hy Dao serves as a Full Professor and Vice-Director of the Institute of Environmental Sciences at the University of Geneva, where he leads research in geospatial technologies and environmental governance. He also heads the Metadata and Socioeconomics Unit at GRID-Geneva (United Nations Environment Programme), demonstrating his significant international impact. His academic journey includes a postgraduate degree from the International Institute for Aerospace Surveys and Earth Sciences (ITC, Netherlands) and a PhD in human geography from the University of Geneva. Professor Dao's research spans critical environmental domains with three primary axes: Planetary Boundaries breakdown at the territorial scale, Territorial cohesion through indicator development, and Environmental risks via spatial and quantitative modeling. His work integrates Geographic Information Systems, cartographic semiology, risk assessment, population mapping, and sustainable territorial development. He has pioneered applications of Big Data and geospatial technologies in environmental monitoring, particularly through the TRACES project addressing Sustainable Development Goals 13, 14, and 15. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on planetary boundaries frameworks, environmental risk modeling, and geospatial data infrastructure. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on semantic enrichment of Earth Observation data, flood risk assessment using innovative platforms like Google Earth Engine, and climate vulnerability analysis in urban settings. His research bridges technical geospatial innovations with practical environmental governance applications. As an educator, Professor Dao teaches core courses including Cartography, Geographic Information, Remote Sensing, and Spatial Analysis in Geography. He also co-directs advanced programs such as the Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Planning and the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Geographic Information in Urban Planning. He actively mentors doctoral students across diverse topics including geospatial technologies in illegal gold mining monitoring, ecosystem services policy analysis in West Africa, and smart city development in Rwanda. His leadership extends to directing the Complementary Certificate in Geomatics and representing the University of Geneva at the Geneva Territorial Information System. Professor Dao leads significant research projects including TRACES (2021-2025, Swiss National Science Foundation) on semantic environmental trajectories of territories, and CATI-GE Geoportal for territorial analysis of inequalities in Geneva. His work connects academic research with practical environmental governance applications through his dual roles at the University of Geneva and UNEP/GRID-Geneva.

Nori Jacobyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Science
• Computational Neuroscience
• Music Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nori Jacoby is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University and a Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt. His research examines how internal representations shape sensory and cognitive abilities through computational approaches, cross-cultural studies, and large-scale behavioral experiments. Ph.D. from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences) Postdoctoral training at MIT, UC Berkeley, and Columbia University Research areas include: Computational modeling of human perception Cross-cultural analysis of musical cognition Collective behavior in social networks Recent publications focus on: Global rhythm perception patterns Machine learning alignment with human cognition Oral transmission mechanisms in music evolution Scientific awards: NSF grant for collaborative creativity research Presidential Scholar in Society and Neuroscience Lab: Cornell Computational Cognition (CoCoCo) Lab

Muneer Ahmadمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Healthcare Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muneer Ahmad is an experienced academic with over 22 years of international experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership within Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Healthcare Informatics. He currently serves as Senior Lecturer and Program Lead for the MSc Data Science at the University of Roehampton , UK, having previously held teaching and leadership roles in South Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Education: PhD in AI & Data Science His research is multidisciplinary and application-driven, focusing on AI for healthcare, precision agriculture, and industrial IoT. He leads large, diverse student cohorts and collaborates with academic teams to deliver inclusive education. Recognized as a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) , he emphasizes curriculum innovation and pedagogy. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and £200,000+ secured funding, his work spans AI in healthcare diagnostics Smart urbanization Genomic data processing Cybersecurity Educational technology Industrial 4.0 He has supervised over 50 PhD/Master's students and serves on editorial boards of journals like Information and Bioengineering . Recent projects include AI-driven crop yield estimation, cervical cancer diagnosis, and pandemic resilience technologies.

Paul Rodwayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence attitudes
• Behavioral lateralization
• Aesthetic perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Rodway is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Chester, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. He serves as the Department of Psychology's Academic Integrity Officer for Levels 5 and 6. With a career spanning multiple institutions including the University of Bradford and Abertay University, Dr. Rodway has established himself as a key figure in psychological research. Education: PhD in Experimental Psychology (University of Sussex, 1996), MSc in Intelligent Systems (Brunel University London, 1992), BSc Psychology (University of East London, 1990) Dr. Rodway's research focuses on Artificial Intelligence attitudes , behavioral lateralization , aesthetic perception , and decision-making factors . His work explores hemispheric specialization in humans and animals through studies on side preferences, limb dominance, and emotional processing asymmetries. Current research examines AI's educational impact and develops psychometric scales for measuring technology attitudes. Recent publications analyze AI adoption challenges in education, cross-cultural AI perceptions , and evolutionary theories of handedness . His empirical studies on art appreciation and consumer behavior reveal fascinating insights into shared semantic interpretations and spatial biases. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Rodway teaches Biological Psychology and Cognitive Psychology across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He supervises research dissertations at all levels and has contributed to curriculum development through course design for biological psychology modules. Professional activities include membership in the Higher Education Academy since 2011 and extensive peer review experience for academic journals since 2000. His research on primate social networks and animal personality traits demonstrates interdisciplinary breadth.

Daniel Casasantoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Linguistic Relativity
• Cultural Psychology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Daniel Casasanto is an Associate Professor at Cornell University, investigating how bodily, linguistic, and cultural experiences shape cognition. His 'bodily relativity' hypothesis explores domain-specific associations between physical experiences and abstract concepts like time and emotion. Research integrates neuroimaging, gesture analysis, and cross-cultural fieldwork to uncover universal learning mechanisms behind cognitive diversity. Topics include spatial metaphors, temporal reasoning, and unconscious semantic processing. Casasanto teaches courses in cognitive neuroscience and research methods, employing tools like VR and TMS to study mental representation across populations.

Alexander L. Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• distributed systems
• networking
• software engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexander L. Wolf is the Dean of the Baskin School of Engineering and a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He holds a B.A. in Geology and Computer Science from Queens College (CUNY), and M.S./Ph.D. degrees from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His career includes foundational roles at AT&T Bell Laboratories, the University of Colorado (where he held the Charles Victor Schelke Chair), the University of Lugano (founding the Faculty of Informatics), and Imperial College London. Wolf's research bridges distributed systems , networking , and software engineering , with recent projects in cloud computing, data-center networking, and mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). His work emphasizes scalable architectures, fault tolerance, and adaptive service deployment. Key projects include HARNESS (hardware-enhanced cloud systems) and SERECA (secure cloud enclaves). His publications focus on optimizing networked systems, fault localization, and adaptive resource management. Trends include rigorous simulation-based validation, cross-layer optimization (e.g., integrating GPUs/networking), and practical applications in geosciences (Reverse-Time Migration) and machine learning (Bing's AdPredictor). Awards: ACM/IEEE/AAAS Fellow; Royal Society-Wolfson Research Merit Award; Two-time ACM SIGSOFT Research Impact Award; ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Research & Distinguished Service Awards. Wolf leads major grants (e.g., EU H2020 SERECA, EPSRC NaaS) and has chaired ACM's Executive Committee. He founded ACM's Europe Council and contributed to seminal tools like the Siena publish/subscribe system. His team develops experimental platforms (e.g., Weevil for distributed testbeds) and collaborates with industry (AT&T, Microsoft Bing).

• Computer Architecture
• Security
• Systems and Networking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Richardson is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge . His research focuses on Computer Architecture , Security , and Programming Languages , with emphasis on memory safety, capability-based systems, and software verification. Richardson's research spans critical areas in systems security, including pointer provenance, temporal and spatial safety for CHERI heaps, and capability enforcement for embedded devices. His work integrates formal methods with practical implementations to address vulnerabilities in software and hardware architectures. Richardson has contributed to advancements in Capability-Based Security , Embedded Systems , and Memory Management through collaborations on projects like CHERI and SOAAP. His publications highlight innovations in heap management, access control, and real-time operating systems for cyber-physical systems. He is associated with the Computer Architecture Group and maintains active involvement in improving secure system design. His contact details include the email alr48@cam.ac.uk and the office at GE15, William Gates Building , Cambridge.

Yoàv Montacuteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mathematical Logic
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yoàv Montacute is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, affiliated with St John's College. His research focuses on mathematical logic, finite model theory, category theory, topology, and their intersections with theoretical computer science. He has been awarded the JST ACT-X grant (2024–2027) for research on symmetry in AI and received the Kleene Award (2022) for outstanding work in logic. Montacute holds a MSc in Logic from the University of Amsterdam and a PhD Premium Studentship from Cambridge. Education: PhD candidate (2020–present), MSc Logic (2018–2020) Grants: JST ACT-X, Alan Turing Enrichment Award His research interests span game comonads, dynamic topological logics, and categorical methods in finite model theory. He has published in top venues like LICS, AAAI, and CSL, with contributions to logic, topology, and computational complexity. Awards: Wiseman Award (2023), ACM Kleene Award (2022) Teaching: Supervised undergraduate projects on AI, complexity theory, and logic Montacute collaborates with institutions like the National Institute of Informatics (NII), University of Warsaw, and Kyoto University, and serves on program committees for Structure meets Power conferences.

John Simminsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power Grid Management
• Augmented Reality Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Simmins serves as Director of Alfred University's GE Vernova Advanced Power Grid Lab within the Inamori School of Engineering. His expertise spans renewable energy systems, power grid operations, and innovative technologies like augmented reality (AR) in utility settings. Previously, he led the New York State College of Ceramics' Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) and worked at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for a decade, focusing on AR-AI-GIS integration and grid modernization. His research emphasizes AR's impact on utility worker safety, smart grid interoperability via Common Information Models (CIM), and distributed energy resource management. Key projects include optimizing grid automation through data analytics and developing geolocation systems for utility infrastructure using photographic imagery. He promotes workforce mobility solutions and sustainable energy policies through academic-industry collaborations. Dr. Simmins has advised on over 20 EPRI smart grid demonstration projects and pioneered tools for DER integration. His work bridges advanced ceramics research with contemporary energy challenges, including high-temperature superconductors and magnetic materials for early career contributions.

Youness Dehbiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoinformatics
• 3D City Modeling
• Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Youness Dehbi is a Professor for Computational Methods at HafenCity University Hamburg. His academic career includes roles as a postdoctoral researcher and scientific assistant at the University of Bonn's Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Bonn (2016). His research focuses on geoinformatics, 3D city modeling, remote sensing, and applications in urban planning and disaster management. He has led projects such as VisioChick (enhancing animal welfare via mixed reality) and FPOplus (5G-based passenger flow management). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bonn (2016) M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Computer Science and Communication Research, University of Bonn (2008) Research Interests: Prof. Dehbi specializes in computational methods for spatial data analysis, including laser scanning, UAV missions, and semantic segmentation of historical maps. He explores applications in BIM, flood risk communication, and smart city technologies. His work bridges geoinformatics with urban sustainability and mixed reality. Awards: Best Paper Awards at multiple international conferences (2018–2024) Best Reviewer Award, ISPRS Congress (2021) Advising & Projects: He advises projects like NGCN (Next Generation City Networking) and collaborates with institutions like TU München and the University of Osnabrück. His team includes researchers like Dr. Son H. Nguyen and M.Sc. Lukas Arzoumanidis. Lab & Teams: His Computational Methods Lab at HCU develops tools for 3D city modeling and spatial data analysis, contributing to open-source geospatial software and collaboration with industry partners.