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Stephanie M. Ortizمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Racial Inequality
• Gender Studies
• Digital Sociology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Stephanie M. Ortiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, specializing in the everyday reproduction of racism and sexism through qualitative methods. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Texas A&M University (2020) and an MA in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University (2014). Racism Sexism New Media Intimate Labor Emotional Labor Digital Sociology Cultural Sociology Online Harassment Her research explores how racism and sexism persist in digital spaces, higher education, and intimate relationships. Key themes include emotional labor as a mechanism for inequality, diversity regimes in university LGBTQ+ centers, and anti-racist resistance through digital tools. Recent publications address systemic racism in gaming culture, gendered consequences of pornography addiction, and the interplay of race and queerness in institutional settings. Her work bridges critical race theory, feminist media studies, and cultural sociology. Contact: ortizs@fau.edu

Aron Culottaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Social Network Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Aron Culotta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Tulane University, leading the Text Analysis in the Public Interest lab and serving as Director of the Tulane Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence and the Jurist Center for Artificial Intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2008), a M.S. from the same institution (2004), and a B.S. from Tulane University (2002). His work focuses on human-centered AI, leveraging NLP and social network analysis to address societal challenges in public health, emergency response, criminal justice, and civic transparency. Culotta has pioneered methods to track disease outbreaks, measure public health campaign effectiveness, and inform disaster response through social media analysis. Research interests include natural language processing, causal inference, domain adaptation, and crisis informatics. Notable contributions span frameworks for reducing algorithmic bias, developing community-driven AI platforms, and analyzing social media dynamics for public good. His interdisciplinary projects are supported by over $4.8M in funding from NSF, NEH, and Tulane initiatives, among others. Culotta has mentored 33 capstone teams and advised 5 graduated PhD students now in academia and industry. Awards: Barbara E. Moely Service Learning Award (2024-2025), Nayar Prize Finalist (2016), Teacher of the Year (2018), and multiple best paper recognitions at AAAI and CSCW. Leadership: Spearheads the Tulane CEAI Center, fostering collaborations across 7 universities and 3 non-profits. Hosts workshops like PACE 2024 and Gulf Coast AI Social at NeurIPS. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (UMass Amherst, 2008), M.S. (UMass Amherst, 2004), B.S. (Tulane University, 2002). His work emphasizes collaboration with community partners to ensure AI systems are inclusive, transparent, and equitable. Recent projects include a criminal court transparency platform and AI tools for tracking blight in New Orleans. Culotta’s research bridges technical innovation with societal impact, addressing urgent challenges like health equity and algorithmic fairness.

Matthew A. Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Northeast Asian Innovation Systems
• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew A. Shapiro is a Professor of Political Science at Illinois Institute of Technology’s Lewis College of Science and Letters and an Affiliate Professor at the Stuart School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Public Policy from the University of Southern California, an M.A. in Economics from the same institution, an M.A. in Korean Studies from Yonsei University, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on innovation systems, Northeast Asian transboundary environmental issues, politicized science, and social media’s role in political communication. He has been funded by the NSF, NOAA, and the EPA, among others, and held fellowships at Argonne National Laboratory and the East Asia Institute. Shapiro’s work bridges political science and technology policy, examining topics such as air pollution framing in Northeast Asia, filter bubbles in news recommendation algorithms, and equitable stormwater management in urban areas. His recent projects address energy policy, building electrification, and climate resilience. He has received the Fulbright U.S. Scholar award and the Woojung Scholarship. His teaching spans East Asian political economy, energy policy, and research methods in the social sciences. Key publications include analyses of news algorithm impacts, transboundary air pollution governance, and the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research. Shapiro’s grants and collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges like climate change and digital misinformation.

• Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Conflict Management
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ana Paula Monteiro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, where she contributes significantly to academic leadership as a member of the Pedagogical Council and Vice-director of the 1st cycle in Psychology. Her research is centered on psychological and social dynamics in educational, organizational, and digital contexts. Her primary research interests include conflict management , emotional intelligence , cyberbullying , cyber dating abuse , internet and gaming addiction , school mediation , and moral development . She explores how personality, emotional regulation, and social environments influence behavior, particularly among adolescents and students. The analysis of her recent publications (2023–2025) reveals a strong focus on adolescent mental health and digital risks , examining the interplay between emotional intelligence, personality, and pro-environmental or maladaptive behaviors. Her work frequently integrates systematic reviews , psychometric validation , and empirical studies in Portuguese populations, contributing to both theoretical and applied psychology. Supervised 2 PhD theses and 21 master's theses Participated in multiple research projects on citizenship, conflict, and mental health Co-organized numerous academic events and conferences Collaborates extensively with researchers such as Pedro Cunha, Margarida Simões, and Inês Relva She has been involved in projects related to teacher training for ethical competence and community-based moral education. Her research has practical implications for school policies, mental health interventions, and workplace conflict resolution. Ana Paula Monteiro is a key contributor to the development of assessment tools in conflict management and emotional intelligence, particularly in educational settings. She has co-authored books on conflict management in schools, family, and healthcare, and has led initiatives in restorative justice and peer mediation in schools.

Jan Breitsohlمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Consumer Behavior
• Social Media Marketing
• Online Communities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jan Breitsohl is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Glasgow, joining in April 2020. Previously, he held positions at the University of Kent and Aberystwyth University. He holds a PhD in Marketing Psychology from Bangor University and a German IHK diploma in Industrial Sales Management with managerial experience. His research focuses on the 'dark side' of social media and consumerism, including consumer aggression, online conflict management, and brand community dynamics. Research interests include consumer behavior in online environments, conflict resolution strategies, and ethical implications of digital marketing. He is a member of the Marketing Research Cluster at Glasgow and contributes to editorial boards including The Information Society . His teaching emphasizes digital marketing, consumer psychology, and social media tools. Notable awards include the 2017 Most Original Paper Award at the Global Brand Conference and multiple Best Paper in Track awards at AM Conferences (2016–2014). He has served as a track chair, reviewer, and external examiner for academic programs. Current research priorities include quantifying consumer bullying in online spaces, brand moderation during crises, and the interplay between digital CSR and consumer well-being.

Irina D. Mantaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intellectual Property Law
• Torts
• Privacy Law
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Irina D. Manta is Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Center for Intellectual Property Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University. She has previously served on the faculties of Case Western Reserve University, University of Chicago, Fordham, Cardozo, Brooklyn, George Washington, and Arkansas law schools, and was a Bigelow Fellow at Chicago. She clerked for Judge Morris S. Arnold on the Eighth Circuit and earned her J.D. and B.A. from Yale University. Her research focuses on intellectual property, torts, privacy, internet law, national security, immigration, and the intersection of law with psychology and economics . She explores how legal doctrines interact with human behavior and institutional design, particularly in digital and transnational contexts. Her recent scholarship, published in top journals like NYU Law Review , Texas Law Review , and Vanderbilt Law Review , centers on citizenship, denaturalization, online deception, trademark law, and the criminalization of IP violations . Her articles reveal a consistent interest in the boundaries of legal protection, individual rights, and systemic fairness in evolving technological and political landscapes. She has received the Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publications and has been a Visiting Scholar at Waseda University. She contributes to public discourse through op-eds in The Washington Post , Scientific American , and SCOTUSBlog, and co-hosts the podcast Strangers on the Internet . Manta has taught courses in Torts, Property, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyright, International IP, and Law & Social Science . She co-authored a textbook on criminal aspects of IP and advises on policy issues involving privacy, free speech, and digital rights. She has delivered over 100 talks worldwide and engages in interdisciplinary research linking law with empirical social science. She is actively involved in academic and public discourse through her role at Hofstra’s Center for Intellectual Property Law and her collaborations with scholars such as Cassandra Burke Robertson, David S. Olson, and Gregory Dolin.

• Patent Law
• Civil Procedure
• Federal Circuit Jurisdiction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul R. Gugliuzza is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in patent law and civil procedure. With 41 scholarly publications to his name, his research has appeared in prestigious law journals including Duke Law Journal, Vanderbilt Law Review, and Virginia Law Review. He has testified before both the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Judiciary Committee on patent-related matters, demonstrating his influence in shaping patent policy. Professor Gugliuzza's research focuses on the intersection of patent law and civil procedure, with particular expertise in Federal Circuit operations, venue selection, judicial behavior in patent cases, and mandamus practice. His work consistently examines how procedural mechanisms affect substantive patent rights, with recent scholarship exploring judge shopping, gender and racial inequality in patent litigation, and the evolving relationship between the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit in patent matters. His research combines doctrinal analysis with empirical insights to reveal systemic patterns in patent adjudication. An analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining equity issues within patent law while maintaining his foundational focus on procedural mechanisms. His recent work increasingly addresses gender and racial disparities in patent litigation while continuing to analyze the structural aspects of patent adjudication. The scholarship demonstrates sophisticated methodology, often combining quantitative analysis with traditional legal scholarship to produce insights relevant to both practitioners and policymakers. Professor Gugliuzza has established significant collaborative relationships with leading scholars including Mark A. Lemley, Jonas Anderson, and Rachel Rebouché. His scholarship has been cited by courts and has influenced congressional hearings on patent reform. His testimony before congressional committees on patent demand letter practices and patent eligibility demonstrates the practical impact of his academic work on legislative processes.

• Patent Law
• Intellectual Property
• Empirical Legal Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Rantanen is a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in patent law and intellectual property. His research focuses primarily on the Federal Circuit, empirical studies of patent litigation, and the theoretical foundations of patent law. Rantanen's research interests center on the intersection of patent law and empirical analysis. He has conducted extensive research on the Federal Circuit's jurisprudence, particularly examining patterns in patent appeals, inequitable conduct, and obviousness determinations. His work often employs data-driven methodologies to uncover trends and inconsistencies in patent law application. Rantanen has been instrumental in developing empirical approaches to understanding patent litigation, contributing significantly to the field's methodological sophistication. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the practical operation of the patent system, with particular attention to how courts interpret and apply patent doctrines. Recent work has examined subject matter eligibility, patent appeals, and the relationship between university research and patenting. His research demonstrates a commitment to understanding how patent law functions in practice rather than merely how it's theorized. Rantanen has made significant contributions to legal education through his open-source casebooks, including 'Patent Law: An Open-Source Casebook' and 'Introduction to Intellectual Property: Cases and Questions,' which provide accessible educational resources for students and practitioners. As an advisor, Rantanen has mentored numerous students including Charles Neff, Eweosa Owenaze, Allison Williamson, Lindsay Kriz, Abigail Matthews, and Madison Murhammer Colon, many of whom have co-authored research with him on empirical patent law topics. His collaborative approach to scholarship extends to working with colleagues across multiple institutions to advance empirical legal studies in intellectual property.

• Cognitive Processes
• Self-Regulation
• Online Behaviour
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Marrington is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and serves as Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching Futures). She holds affiliations with the Centre for Health Research (CHR) and Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR). With over 15 years of experience in higher education, her innovative teaching approaches have earned institutional awards and national recognition. Education: BA, Australian Catholic University (2007) Graduate Diploma in Psychology, ACU (2008) Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, ACU (2009) PhD, Australian Catholic University (2014) Research Focus: Dr. Marrington investigates cognitive processes, online behavior (including internet trolling), personality psychology, and higher education pedagogy. Her work bridges fundamental psychological principles with contemporary digital interactions, examining topics like adolescent online behaviors, self-regulation mechanisms, and personality traits (Dark/Light Triads) in social media contexts. Publication Trends: Her research consistently explores the intersection of personality, technology, and behavior, with recent emphasis on antisocial/prosocial online conduct, adolescent psychology, and educational methodologies. She maintains strong publication output in journals like PLoS One and Computers in Human Behavior . Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Highly Commended Rapid Research Presentation, Centre for Health Research (2022) Supervision & Grants: Currently supervises four graduate students researching ADHD/AI in education, social exclusion effects, sleep deprivation impacts, and moral decision-making. Secured funding including the Latrobe Healthy Relationships Online Project ($24,860) and Adolescent Behaviours Online grant ($7,712). Professional Networks: Active member of Australian Cyberpsychology Online Research Network (ACORN), Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA), and Australasian Congress on Personality and Individual Differences (ACPID).

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Text Summarization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark Last is a Professor at Ben-Gurion University in Beersheba, Israel, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in computer science research. His work primarily focuses on data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing applications. His research interests encompass stream data mining, text summarization, fuzzy logic systems, and classification algorithms. Last has made significant contributions to developing techniques for analyzing dynamic data streams, multilingual text processing, and applying machine learning to real-world problems in healthcare, social media analysis, and security informatics. His work often bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, particularly in handling non-stationary data and developing interpretable models. Recent research trends show a continued focus on stream data analysis, with applications expanding into social media monitoring, healthcare prediction systems, and multilingual content analysis. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in adapting machine learning techniques to evolving data environments and practical challenges. Mark Last has maintained a prolific publication record with over 175 publications documented in DBLP, collaborating extensively with researchers including Abraham Kandel, Marina Litvak, and Oded Maimon. His work has been published in top venues including IEEE Access, Machine Learning journal, and Expert Systems with Applications.

Michael Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Communication
• Digital Media Analysis
• Political Campaign Strategies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Jensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, affiliated with the Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society and the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis. His research focuses on digital communication technologies' impact on political organization, electoral processes, and democratic institutions. He has published extensively on topics such as foreign interference in elections, online political behavior, and misinformation dynamics. Jensen has contributed evidence to Australian parliamentary committees addressing foreign influence and election security, emphasizing the role of social media in shaping public discourse. His work spans global case studies, including analysis of Russian and Chinese state-sponsored troll activities in the U.S. and Australian political contexts. Key projects include the Regional Perspectives Project on disinformation resilience and investigations into the 2020 Taiwan election's foreign influences. Jensen collaborates internationally, with publications in journals like the Journal of Information Warfare and Issues and Studies . Research interests encompass digital media's role in democracy, political participation, and the evolution of campaign strategies in the digital age. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding fake news, social media governance, and the intersection of technology with governance structures. Grants & Projects: RPP: Regional Perspectives Project (2023) Weaponized Narratives: PRC Interference in the 2020 Taiwan Election (2020) Realising Democracy Amid Communicative Plenty (2015–2017) Advisory Contributions: Australian Senate Select Committee on Foreign Interference (2020) Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (2018) Jensen leads the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, fostering interdisciplinary research on governance challenges in the digital era. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy recommendations to address emerging threats to democratic processes.

Heiko Gerlachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Industrial Organization
• Competition Policy
• Law and Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heiko Gerlach is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics at The University of Queensland, within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. His research focuses on Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Law and Economics, the Digital Economy, and Experimental Economics. He holds a Doctoral Diploma from the University of Mannheim and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Auckland and IAE-CSIC Barcelona as a Ramon y Cajal Fellow. His current research includes a ARC Grant (DP240102584) exploring Privacy, Data Protection, and Market Structure in the Digital Economy. Dr. Gerlach’s work examines collusion dynamics, antitrust enforcement, and patent-related market behaviors. Notable studies include experimental analyses of collusion persistence under prosecution risks and theoretical models of patent trolls and licensing strategies. He has published extensively in top journals like the Journal of Law and Economics, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, and the RAND Journal of Economics. His grants include significant funding for digital economy research, reflecting his expertise in modern market structures. Dr. Gerlach is available for academic supervision and is recognized as a media expert in his fields. He contributes editorial work to journals such as Games and maintains active collaborations across international institutions.

Marohang Limbuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Rhetorics
• Global Literacies
• Indigenous Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marohang Limbu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Cultures at Michigan State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. His research focuses on digital rhetorics, global literacies, and indigenous pedagogies, particularly within the context of 21st-century cross-cultural communication and cloud-based educational technologies. Limbu is the founder and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Global Literacies, Emerging Pedagogies, and Technologies , a peer-reviewed publication. His work explores global indigenous rhetorical traditions, including Kirat-Yakthung (Limbu) language and literacy, and emphasizes decolonial methodologies in education. Key research areas include cloud-and-crowd networked pedagogy, inter-epistemic communication, and the integration of social media in globalized learning environments. Limbu has published widely on digital and global literacies, cloud technologies in education, and the politics of non-Western rhetoric. His articles analyze epistemic shifts in networked knowledge societies and the transformative potential of technology in culturally diverse classrooms. He has co-edited influential volumes such as Emerging Pedagogies in the Networked Knowledge Society (2013) and Integration of Cloud Technologies in Digitally Networked Classrooms (2016), advancing interdisciplinary approaches to education and technology.

Ivan Kolev Koichevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ivan Kolev Koichev is a Professor at the Department of Software Technologies within the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University 'St Kliment Ohridski'. He serves as the Director of the MSc program in Information Retrieval and Knowledge Discovery and Head of the Department of Software Technologies Education. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Information Retrieval. MSc in Applied Mathematics (1988), Sofia University PhD in Computer Science (1998), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Postdoc Fellowships at GMD Germany (1999-2002) and Robert Gordon University UK (2002-2005) His work focuses on adaptive learning systems, fact-checking, author obfuscation, and community question-answering frameworks. Key publications address concept drift adaptation, political debate analysis, image claim verification, and credible news detection. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Preslav Nakov and Momchil Hardalov. He has contributed to SemEval-2016 Task 3 and developed the LEAF multiple-choice question generation system. His research integrates linguistic analysis, credibility assessment, and algorithmic innovation across multidisciplinary domains.

• Media Ethics
• Transdisciplinary Research
• Philosophy of Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Larissa Krainer serves as Associate Professor at the Institute of Media and Communication Studies, University of Klagenfurt, where she holds the position of Chair of the Senate. Her academic profile centers on ethical dimensions of media practices and transdisciplinary research approaches within communication studies. Her core research domains include: Media Ethics and Philosophical Foundations Transdisciplinary and Intervention Research Methodologies Sustainability Communication Frameworks Philosophy of Science in Media Contexts Critical Analysis of Media Codes and Self-Regulation Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on ethical challenges in digital media environments, particularly examining sustainability integration in media codes across the DACH region, normative shifts in media organizations, and transdisciplinary communication tools. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical media ethics applications, addressing emerging issues like fact-checking platforms, online conflict dynamics, and surveillance normalization. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student supervision and research grants was not provided in available documentation. She operates within the Institute of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Klagenfurt, contributing to its research profile through active participation in the Senate and scholarly output centered on ethical media practices and transdisciplinary approaches.