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Andreas Efflandمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Archaeology
• Egyptology
• Social History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Effland is a Researcher at the Department of Egyptology and Coptic Studies at Georg-August-University Göttingen since 2020. He specializes in Archaeology, social/cultural history, religion, concepts of the afterlife, Egyptian language/writing, and research history. His work focuses on ancient Egyptian religious practices, particularly the Osiris cult in Abydos, and the Ptolemaic Temple of Edfu. Education: Master’s (1996) and PhD (2004) in Egyptology from the University of Hamburg. Extensive collaboration on major projects like the Edfu Project (since 1996) and the German Archaeological Institute's Osiris cult research (since 2003). Holds memberships including Corresponding Member of the German Archaeological Institute (2021) and Senior Member of the Göttingen Graduate School of Humanities (2021). Research interests center on ritual landscapes, sacred space, and the evolution of religious practices in Abydos. Key publications analyze Osiris cult artifacts, temple inscriptions, and Graeco-Roman influences. Recent work explores late antique pilgrimage traditions and Romanization effects on Egyptian cults. Publications span 30+ years, including co-authored books on Abydos and Edfu, journal articles on cult imagery, and contributions to archaeological methodologies. Active in fieldwork, excavating Umm el-Qaab/Abydos since 2003, uncovering ritual deposits and votive offerings dating from the Middle Kingdom to Late Antiquity.

Pascal Hitzlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuro-Symbolic Artificial Intelligence
• Semantic Web
• Knowledge Graphs
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pascal Hitzler is the University Distinguished Professor and endowed Lloyd T. Smith Creativity in Engineering Chair at Kansas State University's Department of Computer Science within the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering. He serves as Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS) and Director (Research) of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A). Previously, he held roles at Wright State University, including NCR Distinguished Professor and Director of Data Science. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mathematics from University College Cork (2001) and a Diplom in Mathematics from the University of Tübingen (1998). Affiliations: Kansas State University (2020–present), Wright State University (2009–2020), University of Karlsruhe (2004–2009), TU Dresden (2001–2004). Education: PhD in Mathematics (2001, UCC Cork), Diplom in Mathematics (1998, Tübingen). His research focuses on neuro-symbolic AI, semantic web technologies, knowledge graphs, and ontology modeling. Key contributions include founding editorships of the Neurosymbolic Artificial Intelligence and Semantic Web journals, co-authoring the Foundations of Semantic Web Technologies textbook, and pioneering ontology design patterns. His work emphasizes semantic web standards like OWL and integrates explainable AI with deep learning. Recent articles explore neuro-symbolic integration, geospatial knowledge graphs (KnowWhereGraph), and explainable AI through concept induction. He has received awards such as the SWSA Ten-Year Award (2020) and is a highly cited researcher in artificial intelligence. Grants and collaborations span digital agriculture, cybersecurity (K-CaTS), and interdisciplinary initiatives like the NSF-funded Global Food Systems Datahub. His DaSe Lab develops advanced semantic technologies, with projects including the Enslaved.org hub ontology and crisis management frameworks (HIP Ontology). Labs/Teams: Director of the DaSe Lab for Data Semantics, leading projects on knowledge graphs, neuro-symbolic AI, and geospatial data integration. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Notre Dame, Jönköping University, and IOS Press.

Kaelyn D. Rodríguezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Art Historiography
• Black and Brown Visual Culture
• Afro-Latinx Futurism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kaelyn D. Rodríguez is a Full-Time Assistant Professor of Art History at Santa Monica College. She holds a Ph.D. in Chicana/o Studies from UCLA, with additional master’s degrees in Chicana/o Studies and the History of Art from UCLA and UC Riverside. Her research focuses on Black and Brown visual cultures in Los Angeles, Afro-Latinx Futurism, and community-engaged art practices. She is a 2018 Smithsonian Fellow and 2020 Edward A. Dickson Fellow. Education: Ph.D., Chicana/o Studies, UCLA MA, Chicana/o Studies, UCLA MA, History of Art, UC Riverside BA, Art, California State University, Fresno Research Interests: Rodríguez explores the intersections of art historiography, urban spatial politics, and solidarity between Black, Latina/o/x, and Afro-Latina/o/x communities. Her work combines academic rigor with activist praxis, including mural-making, cartography, and exhibition curation. Her concept of Afro-Latinx Futurism reimagines Los Angeles’s visual history through collaborative, decolonial frameworks. Key Contributions: Her 2018 Dialogo Journal article pioneered anticolonial mapping methodologies in Watts. She recently collaborated with the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art on an exhibition (projected for 2021) expanding her doctoral research on shared cultural histories. Awards & Grants: 2020 Edward A. Dickson Fellowship (History of Art) 2018 Smithsonian Fellowship Urban Humanities Certificate, UCLA Teaching & Outreach: Teaches courses like Black and Brown Art History of Los Angeles and mentors students through Research Rookies . Her pedagogy integrates fieldwork, archival research, and community partnerships. Labs/Projects: Co-leading a Smithsonian exhibition project with Dr. Josh T. Franco, applying her Emoji Mapping methodology to urban art preservation initiatives with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Slim Essidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Signal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Slim Essid is a Full Professor at Télécom Paris and coordinator of the Audio Data Analysis and Signal Processing (ADASP) group. He holds a PhD and HDR from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC). His research focuses on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and signal processing applied to temporal data analysis, including multiview learning, representation learning, and structured prediction. Applications span music content analysis (MIR), multimodal perception (e.g., EEG data analysis), and human behavior analysis. He has advised 15 PhD students and collaborated on over 14 post-doctoral projects. Education: PhD in Signal Processing, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (2005) Habilitation (HDR), Université Pierre et Marie Curie (2015) M.Sc. in Digital Communication Systems, Télécom ParisTech (2002) Engineer Degree, École Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tunis (2001) Research interests emphasize multimodal learning, self-supervised representation learning, and audio-visual fusion. Key projects include sound-prompted segmentation, zero-shot audio captioning, and EEG-based auditory attention decoding. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications exist across conferences like NeurIPS, ICML, and journals like IEEE Transactions. Active in reviewing for top-tier venues and advising French/EU research projects. Labs/Teams: Member of the Signal, Statistics and Learning (S2A) research team and the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI).

VASILEIOS VLASTARASمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Installation Art
• Contemporary Art
• Multimedia Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Vasileios Vlastaras is an artist and educator at the Athens School of Fine Arts, serving as Director of the 11th Laboratory and co-founder of the ViZ Laboratory for Visual Culture. His practice spans large-scale installations, video, sound art, and interdisciplinary collaborations. He leads the annual Utopia Project research initiative in Crete and directs the asfaBBQ performance festival. Trained in Athens, his work explores societal themes through experimental media, public engagement, and cross-cultural dialogue. Education: Academic background not explicitly stated Research focuses on expanding artistic identity through dynamic archives, real-time media experiments, and critical engagement with public spaces. Collaborates with institutions like Goethe Institut and conducts transnational artistic research on utopian concepts. Produces site-specific works addressing contemporary socio-political issues through multimedia platforms. Key projects include 'Do You Like My Paintings? YES/NO' (2022), an interactive installation, and 'Super Super Super State' (2019) combining performance with sound/video. His work has been exhibited internationally and engages with themes of urban experience, cultural memory, and participatory aesthetics. Grants/Advising: No specific grants listed; advises through academic and curatorial roles in festivals/labs. Leads educational initiatives merging art production with public sphere experimentation. Labs/Teams: ViZ Laboratory for Visual Culture (co-founder) and 11th Laboratory (director), focusing on fluid boundaries between art, education, and urban contexts.

Michał Ptakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Policy
• Energy Taxation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Michał Ptak is a Professor at Wrocław University of Economics. He specializes in environmental economics, climate policy, energy taxation, and sustainable development. His research focuses on the intersection of taxation systems, environmental protection, and renewable energy strategies in the European Union and globally. Ptak has extensively studied the effectiveness of environmental taxes, carbon pricing mechanisms, and policy instruments for reducing CO2 emissions in transportation and energy sectors. Key research areas include: environmental fiscal reform, low-carbon economy transition, renewable energy financing, urban-rural migration trends, and circular bioeconomy concepts. His work frequently addresses EU policy frameworks, comparing approaches across member states like Poland, Norway, and Scandinavian countries. Ptak advises on energy taxation strategies and has contributed to policy analysis for operational programs supporting climate targets. He maintains an active academic profile through conferences and interdisciplinary collaborations, with particular emphasis on applying economic models to environmental challenges. Consultations are available via MS Teams during scheduled hours.

Matthew Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Emerging Technologies
• Computer Graphics
• Generative Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at The Ohio State University with joint appointments in the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) and Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI). His research explores the intersection of emerging technologies, computer graphics, and generative design, with applications in visualization, digital art, and interactive tools. Education: PhD, Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 2001 MS, Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1993 BSE, Computer Science Engineering & BA, Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania, 1991 His work focuses on developing procedural animation, virtual environments, and augmented reality applications. Key projects include digital humanities prototyping, neighborhood disorder visualization using VR, and silent film reconstruction through AR technology. Teaching: Courses include Graduate Design Studio, Procedural Animation, and Programming Concepts for Artists. His pedagogical approach emphasizes collaborative and technology-integrated studio learning.

Andrew J. Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th & 20th Century German Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Mitchell is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy at Emory University. He specializes in 19th and 20th Century German Philosophy, focusing on figures like Fichte, Schelling, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, alongside aesthetics and philosophy of literature. His work bridges continental philosophy, critical theory, and interdisciplinary studies of art, technology, and ethics. Education : PhD in Philosophy from Stony Brook University (2001). Notable postdoctoral fellowships include Stanford University (2004-2007) and a German-American exchange at Bergische Universität Wuppertal (1996-1997). Research Interests : Mitchell’s scholarship centers on Heidegger’s later works, Nietzsche’s aesthetic philosophy, and the intersections of German idealism with romanticism and modernism. Key themes include material ontology, political ethics, and the philosophy of art and technology. His translations of Nietzsche and Heidegger further underscore his commitment to textual fidelity and interpretive rigor. His publications reveal a focus on controversial topics like Heidegger’s anti-Semitism (via the Black Notebooks), the ontology of objects, and the philosophical implications of technology. Recent work explores botany in romantic thought and existential themes in medical philosophy. Awards & Fellowships : Includes ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowship (2016-17), NEH grants (2010, 2009), and Stanford’s postdoctoral fellowship. His edited volumes address Heidegger’s legacy and interdisciplinary connections between philosophy and literature. Mitchell advises graduate students in continental philosophy and has collaborated on projects like the Complete Works of Nietzsche translation. His academic leadership includes directing Emory’s graduate program and organizing international conferences on Heidegger’s controversial writings.

Sandra Okitaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Technology
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Virtual Reality for Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandra Okita is an Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University , where she serves as Program Director in the Communication, Media, and Learning Technologies Design program within the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology . She holds dual PhDs from Stanford University (Learning Sciences) and Keio University (Human-Computer Interaction). Research Focus : Developing pedagogical agents and virtual environments that enhance learning through social interaction Designing sociable robots as peer learners to study cognition and collaborative learning Exploring virtual reality and mixed reality for science education Theoretical work on self-other monitoring , learning by teaching , and recursive feedback Publication Trends : 15+ publications (2004-2022) on robotics in education, virtual learning environments, and social learning theories Key areas: Human-Robot Interaction , STEM Education , Metacognition , and Technology-Enhanced Learning Notable works: Learning by Teaching , Recursive Feedback Mechanisms , and Therapeutic Robots Awards & Grants : 15+ research grants (2001-2026) from NSF , Google VR Research Program , and Honda Research Institute Recipient of Dean's Faculty Diversity Research Award (2011-2012) 2008 Best Paper Award at International Conference of the Learning Sciences

Amy Rockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Community development
• Rural development
• GIS
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Rock is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Analysis at Cal Poly Humboldt and serves as Director of the Geospatial Certificate Program under the College of Extended Education and Global Engagement. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Kent State University, an M.A. in Geography from Ohio University, and a B.G.S. in Architectural History from Ohio University. Her research focuses on community development, rural development, GIS, cartography, and participatory mapping. Dr. Rock emphasizes community engagement in her teaching, encouraging students to critically examine issues like economic development, nonprofit roles, and spatial justice. She collaborates with local nonprofits to integrate geospatial tools into addressing contemporary challenges. Notable courses include GSP 101 (Geospatial Concepts), GSP 316 (Cartography), and GSP 416 (Advanced Cartography Design Seminar). Her publications span community-based learning, GIS applications in policy analysis, and spatial patterns in Appalachia. While she has not been awarded specific scientific prizes, her work highlights applied geospatial practices in education and community partnerships. She advises no formal students listed, though her teaching and outreach efforts impact student projects directly. Dr. Rock’s work is centered at Founders Hall, Cal Poly Humboldt, where she contributes to both academic programs and community-focused initiatives.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Phenomenology
• Theories of Consciousness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth W Williford is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Humanities at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where he has served since 2009, including as Department Chair from 2009-2023. He holds a BA from UTA (1995) and PhD from the University of Iowa (2003), with postdoctoral work in Cognitive Science at École Polytechnique (2005) and Neuroscience at Iowa (2008-2009). His academic journey includes positions at St. Cloud State University and Universität Bielefeld. Education : PhD (Philosophy, University of Iowa, 2003); MA (Philosophy, University of Iowa, 2000); BA (Philosophy, UTA, 1995) Williford's research centers on Philosophy of Mind and Phenomenology, with groundbreaking work on the Projective Consciousness Model (PCM) developed with David Rudrauf. His scholarship bridges Husserlian phenomenology, projective geometry, and neuroscience to explain subjective experience, self-consciousness, and intersubjectivity. Key contributions include resolving regress arguments about self-acquaintance and modeling consciousness through mathematical frameworks. His publication trends reveal an evolution from historical analyses (Hume, Spinoza, Sartre) toward interdisciplinary consciousness science, culminating in PCM's geometric approach to pre-reflective self-awareness. Recent work integrates animal pain neuroscience, theodicy, and projective geometry to address philosophical and ethical problems. Awards : Faculty Development Leave (2024), Graduate Neuroscience Scholarship (2008), CREA Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005), Distinguished Dissertation Award (2003) As an advisor, Williford has mentored graduate students across Philosophy, Psychology, and Art History. His service includes chairing UTA's Department of Philosophy & Humanities (2009-2023), serving on university committees, and reviewing for top journals including Mind and Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences . He co-directs the Projective Consciousness research program with international collaborators in France and Germany.

Gökbörü Sarp Tanyildizمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Marxist Theory
• Feminist Thought
• Critical Race Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gökbörü Sarp Tanyildiz is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Brock University's Faculty of Social Sciences. His interdisciplinary research focuses on Marxist, feminist, anti-racist, and queer thought, examining how embodied social relations (race, gender, sexuality) are conceptualized under late capitalism and shape cultural/political formations. Research explores: Concept formation methodologies Decolonization and Marxism Social reproduction theories Urbanization processes Protest cultures Subjectivity formation Publications include the monograph 'Grounding Critique' (2024) and co-edited volume 'A Feminist Urban Theory For Our Time' (2021). His articles investigate the everyday manifestations of power in social/spatial/political thought. He teaches undergraduate courses in sociological theory, gender/families, and social justice research, plus graduate seminars on racial capitalism and gender/sexuality studies. Education includes PhD from York University, MA from Brock University, and BA from Ankara University.

Mahyar Masoudiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban Ecology
• Geographic Information Science
• Environmental Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mahyar Masoudi is Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he directs the Urban Ecology & Analytics Lab. He holds adjunct appointments at University of Waterloo's School of Planning and is affiliated with Nanyang Technological University's Resilient and Inclusive Cities Lab. His research examines how spatial patterns of urban elements influence environmental performance and human well-being. Education includes: PhD from National University of Singapore (2018), MSc from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2012), BSc from University of Guilan (2009), and postdoctoral work at Waterloo and NUS. Research integrates urban ecology , geographic information science , and environmental justice to study urban landscapes as social-ecological-technological systems. Key interests include urban heat mitigation, ecosystem services, and equitable access to environmental benefits using remote sensing, spatial statistics, and machine learning. Publications focus on urban thermal environments, ecosystem service modeling, and landscape pattern analysis. Recent work examines cooling efficiency of green spaces across Asian megacities and develops computational tools like the NCS2020 R package for ecosystem service assessment. No scientific awards documented. Leads the Urban Ecology & Analytics Lab developing geospatial methods to enhance urban sustainability and equity.

• Radar Signal Processing
• Waveform Diversity
• Spectrum Sharing Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shannon D. Blunt is the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Kansas (KU), where he also serves as Director of the KU Radar Systems Lab (RSL) and Director of the Kansas Applied Research Lab (KARL). With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Prof. Blunt has established himself as a leading expert in radar signal processing and waveform design. Dr. Blunt earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri, completing his doctorate in 2002 under the supervision of K.C. Ho. After working at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory from 2002-2005, he joined the University of Kansas faculty, where he has remained ever since, advancing to his current distinguished professorship. Prof. Blunt's research focuses on sensor signal processing and system design with particular emphasis on waveform diversity and spectrum sharing techniques. His work has made significant contributions to radar and sonar systems that have been deployed operationally. His research spans radar waveform design, spectrum coexistence, cognitive radar, and the integration of radar and communication systems. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in random FM radar waveforms, spectrum sharing techniques, and experimental validation of novel radar concepts, with numerous papers appearing in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Radar Systems and presented at major radar conferences. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards including the IEEE/AESS Nathanson Memorial Radar Award (2012), IEEE Fellowship (2016), IET Radar, Sonar & Navigation Premium Award (2020), and the IEEE/AESS Warren D. White Award (2025). In 2019, he was appointed to the U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology (PCAST), and in 2024 he was named Fellow of the MSS. Prof. Blunt has successfully mentored numerous graduate students, with many of his former PhD students now holding positions at prestigious institutions including MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, Naval Research Laboratory, and academic positions at the University of Kansas. His research has been supported by over $30M in funding from organizations including NRL, DARPA, AFRL, ARL, ARO, DoE, NAVSEA, and ONR. He has served in significant editorial roles including Founding Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Radar Systems and editorial board member for IET Radar, Sonar & Navigation. As Director of both the KU Radar Systems Lab and the Kansas Applied Research Lab, Prof. Blunt leads research teams focused on advancing radar technology and applying it to real-world problems. His labs have developed numerous innovative radar techniques that address spectrum congestion challenges while maintaining radar performance.

Joel Mendezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transportation Planning
• Economic Development
• Social Justice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joel Mendez is an Assistant Professor in the Urban Planning Program at the University of Kansas' School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA). His research focuses on equitable transportation policies, economic development, and social justice, particularly for low-income and minority communities. He holds degrees from Iowa State University, Texas A&M University, and Florida State University. Education: Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University, 2018 Master's in Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University, 2010 Bachelor's in Urban Planning, Texas A&M University, 2014 Research emphasizes how transportation infrastructure investments impact marginalized populations, including spatial mismatch, transit-oriented development, and equitable policy design. His work analyzes streetcar systems, light rail effects, and funding mechanisms to ensure inclusive urban growth. Teaching focuses on fostering inclusive classroom environments through problem-based learning. He prioritizes student engagement and real-world application of urban planning concepts. No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants details are not provided in the source text. His research aligns with urban planning labs and teams focused on equitable infrastructure development.