Taste Interfaces Professors and Supervisors

Larissa Calancieمشاهده پروفایل

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Tufts UniversityUnited States

Nutrition and Health Equity
Glucose/Insulin Dynamics in Pregnancy
Community Interventions and Systems Science
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Larissa Calancie is an Assistant Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Her research focuses on eliminating nutrition-related health disparities across the life course, with a particular emphasis on glucose and insulin dynamics during pregnancy and the role of community coalitions in fostering healthy, sustainable communities. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including systems science approaches, to address public health challenges. Dr. Calancie holds a PhD in Nutrition from the Gillings School of Global Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Health Equity Research. Prior to academia, she worked in nutrition biochemistry at Columbia University and gained agricultural experience in France, Italy, and Turkey. Her research interests include: Development of personalized prenatal care models Impact of taste perception genetics on dietary interventions Systems approaches to multi-sector collaborations for child health equity Food policy councils' roles in improving food access Her recent publications examine interventions for hyperglycemia in pregnancy, food policy impacts during crises like the pandemic, and the effectiveness of community-based strategies for obesity prevention. She teaches NUTB 211 Theories of Behavior Change at Tufts Friedman School.

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Florian Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of DarmstadtGermany

Florian Müller serves as Assistant Professor for Mobile Human-Computer Interaction at Technical University of Darmstadt, leading the Urban Interaction Lab. His research pursues seamless integration of digital information, AI agents, and physical environments into unified Extended Reality (XR), with focus on novel interaction techniques for mobile XR and human-AI collaboration through body-centric, tangible, and haptic interfaces. Müller's primary research spans Extended Reality, Human-Computer Interaction, and Mobile Interaction with specialization in Haptic Interfaces, Tangible Interfaces, and Body-Centric Interaction. He investigates how multimodal sensory feedback enhances user experiences in immersive environments, particularly examining AI-driven adaptation for context-aware XR systems and the social implications of pervasive interactive technologies in urban settings. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary trends across multisensory XR (taste modulation, thermal feedback), social VR/AR applications (privacy, content sharing), and human-AI co-creation systems. Key domains include health (motor control assessment), education, and urban interaction contexts, with consistent emphasis on user experience, safety, and practical implementation challenges. Müller directs the Urban Interaction Lab at TU Darmstadt, which develops and evaluates interactive technologies for public spaces through prototyping novel mobile and XR interfaces. The lab's work emphasizes real-world deployment in urban environments, focusing on social engagement, situational awareness, and seamless interaction between physical and digital layers of city infrastructure.

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Eženi Brzovskaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of SkopjeMacedonia

Eženi Brzovska is an Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Economics, University St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, North Macedonia. She teaches Marketing courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Product Management, Channel Management, International Marketing, and Product Policy. Her academic journey began with graduating as the best student in the marketing department in 2002, followed by earning her Doctor of Economic Sciences degree in 2012 with a dissertation on electronic media in telecommunications. Her research interests span multiple dimensions of modern marketing, with particular focus on consumer behavior in experiential contexts. Dr. Brzovska has extensively studied the experience economy across various sectors including cultural institutions, wine tourism, and food consumption. Her work bridges theoretical marketing frameworks with practical applications in Southeastern European markets, especially Macedonia. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear evolution from traditional marketing topics toward contemporary sustainability and experience-focused research. Her recent work (2023-2024) emphasizes food waste reduction, pandemic impacts on SMEs, and customer loyalty in cultural settings, indicating a strategic shift toward sustainability and post-pandemic market recovery themes. Earlier publications focused more on branding, private labels, and digital marketing in the Macedonian context. Her notable achievements include: Being elected as Associate Professor in 2018 Recognition as best student in marketing department (2002) Best employee award at Makedonski Telekom for marketing and sales (2007) Dr. Brzovska has participated in numerous national and international scientific projects, conferences, and congresses. She has held plenary lectures at scientific and professional meetings, demonstrating her active engagement in the academic marketing community. Her reception hours indicate ongoing student mentorship activities across multiple days of the week. Her research lab appears to focus on consumer behavior studies within Macedonian and Southeastern European contexts, with particular expertise in wine tourism and cultural institutions. Future research directions seem to be moving toward sustainable consumption patterns and post-pandemic business recovery strategies.

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Kelvin Xieمشاهده پروفایل

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Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Kelvin Xie is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering, Department of Materials Science & Engineering. He leads the Microstructural Characterization & Small-scale Mechanics Lab (M&M Lab), focusing on nano-scale material design using advanced microscopy and mechanical testing. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2013), dual B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, and B.Com. in Finance, all from University of Sydney. Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy Small-Scale Mechanics Atom Probe Tomography Ceramic Engineering (Boron Carbide, Silicon Carbide) Physical Metallurgy (Mg/Ti Alloys, High Entropy Alloys) Recent publications highlight his work in dissimilar joining, high-entropy alloy design, microstructural analysis of ceramics, and strain-rate effects in metals. Articles span 2025-2023 with broad applications in additive manufacturing, energy materials, and structural ceramics. First Prize in Best Poster Competition, TMS 2016 Best Poster Award, MACH Conference 2015 Postgraduate Research Prize, USYD 2011 Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) 2009 First Class Honors and Dean's List, USYD 2009 Taste of Research Scholarship, UNSW 2007 The M&M Lab combines atomic-resolution microscopy with mechanical testing to engineer materials with tailored interfaces and dopant distributions. His work bridges fundamental deformation mechanisms and applied material design for extreme environments.

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Sylvie Ducasمشاهده پروفایل

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Paris-East Créteil UniversityFrance

Sylvie Ducas is Professor of Contemporary French Literature at the University of Paris Est-Créteil, affiliated with the LIS (Literature, Ideas, Knowledge) laboratory. She serves as Head of the 'Poetics and Rhetoric of Texts' research axis and maintains active collaborations with the CSLF (Center for Sciences of Literature in French) at Paris-Nanterre University. Her research focuses on 20th-21st century French narrative poetics , examining authorial identity in works by Houellebecq, Ernaux, and Volodine. Key interests include literary prize economies, author branding in digital culture, bestseller industry mechanics, and transitions from print to digital literary production. She investigates how amateur writing practices and cultural mediation reshape contemporary literary landscapes. Recent publications reveal consistent exploration of cultural consecration mechanisms and market-literature interfaces , with increasing attention to pandemic-era writing and digital transformation. Her work spans monographs, edited volumes, and critical analyses of contemporary authors. Ducas actively organizes major academic events including Cerisy conferences on bestsellers, international SHARP gatherings on book history, and summer universities addressing heritage transmission and confined writing. She contributes to global scholarly networks through SHARP (Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing) and the International Association of Scholars in Popular Literature and Media Culture.

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Nimesha Ranasingheمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MaineUnited States

Dr. Nimesha Ranasinghe serves as Assistant Professor of Spatial Computing in the School of Computing and Information Science at the University of Maine, where he joined in 2018. He leads the Multisensory Interactive Media Lab (MIM Lab) and maintains affiliations with the Spatial Data Science Institute, successor to the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from National University of Singapore (2013) B.Sc. from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2007) Dr. Ranasinghe pioneers research at the intersection of Spatial Computing and Human-Computer Interaction , with groundbreaking work in digital taste technology . His inventions—including the Digital Lollipop and Virtual Cocktail (Vocktail) systems—enable virtual flavor experiences through electrical/thermal stimulation of taste receptors, featured globally by New York Times, BBC, and Discovery Channel. This work establishes new frontiers in multisensory AR interfaces where physical and digital sensory experiences converge. His scientific recognition includes: netexplo Innovation Award (2014) for Digital Lollipop at UNESCO HQ, Paris As a supervisor, Dr. Ranasinghe cultivates innovation in the MIM Lab through hands-on research in sensory computing. Students develop novel interfaces while engaging with his extensive publication record in top venues like ACM CHI and Journal of Human-Computer Studies. His lab resources support prototyping of multisensory systems with applications in healthcare, entertainment, and remote communication. The Multisensory Interactive Media Lab serves as the operational hub for his research, equipped with specialized hardware for taste simulation, AR/VR development, and physiological monitoring systems to advance human-sensory interaction.

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Lina Maria Velez Acostaمشاهده پروفایل

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Pontifical Bolivarian UniversityColombia

Lina Maria Velez Acosta is a Research Professor and Internal Researcher at the Agroindustrial Research Group (GRAIN) of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia. With a Master in Development, she leads and participates in multiple research initiatives focused on sustainable material development, particularly nanocellulose applications derived from Colombian agricultural resources like fique. Her work significantly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and industry innovation. Research Focus: Development and characterization of nanocellulose from agricultural residues for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications Key Areas: Turmeric and starch research, food emulsion technology, chemical characterization of agricultural materials Technical Expertise: X-ray diffraction, FTIR spectroscopy, morphological analysis, chemical characterization techniques Dr. Velez Acosta's research demonstrates a strong commitment to transforming agricultural waste into valuable products through nanotechnology. Her work spans multiple disciplines, bridging material science with food technology to create sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges in Colombia's agricultural sector. She has developed expertise in analyzing the structural and functional properties of biomaterials for industrial applications. Her publication record shows consistent output with 72 scientific productions, including journal articles, book chapters, and research reports. Recent work focuses on valorizing coffee grounds, turmeric rhizomes, and fique byproducts, demonstrating her dedication to circular economy principles. She has co-authored publications in reputable journals like Molecules and Foods, reflecting the quality and impact of her research. Current Projects: CHAKRA (Living Laboratory of Urban Agriculture), Nanofiquecel (nanocellulose applications), Tostado de panes Supervisión BT (industrial bread production), POTENCIAL DE LA CELULOSA DEL BAGAZO DE FIQUE Leadership Roles: Technical Leader for industrial bread production project, key researcher in multiple nanocellulose development initiatives As a research supervisor, Dr. Velez Acosta mentors students working on agri-food systems and nanocellulose applications, guiding master's level research on topics like the Antioquia agri-food supply system. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive network of research partnerships with Colombian institutions and industry partners, facilitating the translation of research findings into practical applications that benefit both the agricultural sector and consumers.

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Simon Liljeströmمشاهده پروفایل

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Uppsala UniversitySweden

Simon Liljeström serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow, Statistician, and Education Manager at the Center for Clinical Research, Västmanland, operating under the Uppsala University academic umbrella through regional healthcare collaboration. His dual role bridges statistical methodology development with clinical education management in central Sweden. Research spans two distinct phases: early career (2008-2016) focused on music psychology examining emotional reactions, aesthetic judgment, and performance expression through idiographic modeling and experience sampling; recent work (2019-2024) pivoted to dental epidemiology and public health using Swedish national registries for caries identification, dementia prediction from midlife blood pressure, and CPR training efficacy. Methodological expertise includes advanced statistical modeling of longitudinal data and large-scale population studies. Publication trends reveal a strategic shift from cognitive music science to clinical registry epidemiology, maintaining rigorous quantitative approaches while adapting to new healthcare domains. Recent dental studies leverage the SKaPa national registry for life-course caries analysis, demonstrating methodological continuity despite thematic evolution. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Student advising and research grant activities are not referenced in available information, suggesting primary focus on independent research and educational management. Work occurs within the Center for Clinical Research, Västmanland framework without specific laboratory designation, indicating integration into regional healthcare research infrastructure rather than isolated lab-based work.

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