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Sheryl N. Hamiltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Communication Studies
• Law and Humanities
• Pandemic Culture
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sheryl N. Hamilton is a Professor at Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Law and Legal Studies . She earned her J.D. from the University of Saskatchewan (1988), M.A. in Communication from Carleton University (1995), and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Concordia University (2000). Her research explores pandemic culture , sensory legal studies , and disease media , analyzing how bodily experiences, media representations, and regulatory frameworks intersect. Current projects examine genetic science, non-human personhood, and pandemic-era social norms through the lens of science fiction and interdisciplinary methodologies. She held the Canada Research Chair in Communication, Law and Governance (2003-2013) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2014). Her published work includes award-winning books like Becoming Biosubjects and Impersonations , focusing on communication theory, personhood, and cultural regulation. Teaching areas include: Communication and the Senses, Disease and Media, Bodies and Regulation, Intellectual Property, Science and Media, and Qualitative Methods. Scientific Awards : Canada Research Chair (2003-2013) Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2014) G.J. Robinson Book Prize (2012) Canadian Law and Society Association Best Book Prize (2010) Over her career, she has supervised 46 Master’s students , 8 Ph.D. students , and numerous postdoctoral fellows across topics including surveillance , privacy , gender and media , and law and emotions .

Susan T. Lepriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heliospheric Physics
• Solar Wind
• Coronal Mass Ejections
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan T. Lepri is a Professor in the Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering, where she serves as Director of the Space Physics Research Laboratory. Her work focuses on heliospheric physics, utilizing spacecraft data from missions like ACE, WIND, and Solar Orbiter to investigate solar wind origins and coronal mass ejections. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Space Sciences, University of Michigan M.S. in Atmospheric and Space Sciences, University of Michigan B.S. in Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Michigan Lepri's research centers on tracing charged particles in the heliosphere using heavy ion measurements to study solar wind sources, coronal mass ejection physics, and particle acceleration mechanisms. She develops space-based ion mass spectrometers for missions including the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter (Heavy Ion Sensor) and the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe. Her work integrates statistical analysis of solar wind composition with magnetohydrodynamic model validation to unravel plasma behavior in space environments. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2017) reveals consistent focus on solar wind composition dynamics, particularly charge state evolution and elemental fractionation. Key themes include magnetic reconnection signatures in slow solar wind formation, anomalous composition in depleted interplanetary coronal mass ejections, and solar wind charge exchange contributions to X-ray backgrounds. Her instrumentation work bridges observational gaps in inner heliospheric measurements. Major recognitions include: 2018 Claudia Joan Alexander Trailblazer Award (University of Michigan) 2012-2013 Kenneth M. Reese Outstanding Research Scientist Award 2008 JGR-Space Physics Excellence in Refereeing Citation NASA Graduate Fellowship (2001-2003) Lepri actively mentors through outreach programs including K-12 initiatives with the Michigan Space Grant Consortium and Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program. She has coordinated Rochester Adams High School STEAM fairs and elementary science outreach while developing educational content like MConnex videos. Her research is supported by NASA grants enabling instrument development for Solar Orbiter and IMAP missions, with collaborations spanning international space agencies and academic institutions. As Director of the Space Physics Research Laboratory, she leads teams developing next-generation space instrumentation, particularly ion mass spectrometers for heliospheric exploration. Current projects include the Heavy Ion Sensor for Solar Orbiter (measuring inner heliospheric composition) and innovative sensors for IMAP, advancing capabilities to trace solar wind sources and particle acceleration mechanisms.

Christy Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Collaborative Leadership
• Professional Learning
• Teacher Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christy Thomas, EdD serves as Dean of the School of Education and Associate Professor at Ambrose University, where she joined as a sessional instructor in Fall 2019, became Assistant Professor in August 2020, and was promoted to Associate Professor in March 2024. She concurrently holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, where she has taught since 2016. Her academic credentials include: EdD in Education (University of Calgary, 2016) MEd (University of Alberta, 2011) BEd (University of Calgary) Dr. Thomas's research centers on collaborative leadership frameworks and professional learning ecosystems in educational settings. She employs mixed-methods approaches including design-based research and action research to investigate how communities of practice foster teacher development. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical implementation, focusing on creating environments where educators and students can thrive through collaborative risk-taking and supportive structures. Current projects examine digital-age pedagogies and leadership development models that integrate care ethics. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals strong thematic convergence around educational transformation through collaboration. Key trends include decolonization of teacher education (evident in Métissage leadership frameworks), pandemic-responsive teaching strategies, and technology-mediated social connectedness. Her scholarship consistently addresses systemic challenges in K-12 education while proposing actionable solutions through professional learning communities and leadership development. Dr. Thomas has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (Co-I), including: Alberta Education Research Partnership Program Grant (2025-2027): New Teacher Transition: Early Career Supports (PI) SSHRC Insight Grant (2025-2029): Examining Implementation of Policies Restricting Mobile Devices in K-12 Schools (Co-I) SSHRC IDG (2021-2023): Exploring Online Pedagogies for Social Connectedness (Co-PI) Ambrose Research Fund (2021-2022): Building Faculty Capacity for Online Teaching (PI) She actively translates research into practice through instructional design consulting at Ambrose University and faculty development workshops at both Ambrose and the University of Calgary's Taylor Institute. Her consulting specializes in bridging academic theory with classroom application, particularly in online pedagogies and collaborative leadership models. Dr. Thomas emphasizes creating partnerships between researchers and practitioners to address real-world educational challenges.

Qijia Shaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mobile Computing
• HCI
• Ubiquitous Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Qijia Shao is an Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), specializing in Mobile Computing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Ubiquitous Computing. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University (2024), advised by Prof. Xia Zhou and Prof. Fred Jiang, with prior degrees from Dartmouth College (M.Sc.) and UESTC (B.Sc.). His research focuses on developing unobtrusive systems for human physical/physiological signal sensing, integrating machine learning, signal processing, and hardware design to address societal challenges in healthcare, education, and human-computer interaction. Educational Background: Ph.D., Computer Science, Columbia University (2024) M.Sc., Dartmouth College B.Sc., UESTC Visiting Student, National Chiao Tung University (EECS) Research Assistant, Missouri S&T Research Interests: Deployable systems for human state analysis via physical/physiological signals (e.g., ECG, movement) Generalizable AI algorithms for low-overhead data interpretation Hardware-software co-design for imperceptible sensing Applications in healthcare (e.g., Kangaroo Mother Care monitoring), education, and consumer electronics Awards & Recognition: MobiSys 2024 Best Paper and Demo Awards NSF Funding & Rising Stars Honors ACM UbiComp Gaetano Borriello Award Finalist Editorial Board Member (ACM IMWUT, since 2024) Lab & Collaborations: Director of the Ubiquitous X Lab at HKUST Industry partnerships with Samsung, Snap, and Philips Research International conference TPC roles (MobiSys, SenSys) and keynote speaking engagements

• Artificial intelligence
• Data compression
• Deep learning
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Enrico Magli is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He serves as Director of the Image Processing and Learning group and Coordinator of the 'ICT for Smart Societies' M.Sc. degree program. Additionally, he is a committee member of the PhD program in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering and a member of the Interdepartmental Center SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory. Professor Magli's research focuses on applying machine learning and deep learning methods to satellite imaging, with applications to onboard processing and image analysis on the ground. His work spans deep learning for image and video analysis, image and video compression, compressive sensing, satellite imaging, and graph signal processing. He has published over 90 journal papers with 5900+ citations and an h-index of 40 on Google Scholar. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing deep learning architectures for satellite image processing, particularly for onboard applications. His research addresses challenges in hyperspectral image compression, super-resolution, change detection, and efficient neural network architectures suitable for resource-constrained satellite environments. There's also significant work on secure authentication systems using deep learning techniques and neural network optimization for edge devices. Elevated to IEEE Fellow (2017) 'for contributions to compression and communication of remotely sensed imagery' IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society 2011 Transactions Prize Paper Award IEEE Multimedia 2019 Best Paper Award Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICIP (2015, 2019) ERC Starting grant (consolidator type) and ERC Proof-of-Concept Grant recipient Multiple Best Paper Awards Francesco Carassa (2011, 2013, 2014) Professor Magli actively supervises numerous PhD students working on cutting-edge topics in deep learning for satellite imaging, image processing, and secure authentication systems. His research is supported by significant grants including ERC projects and multiple commercial contracts with space agencies and technology companies. He leads the Image Processing and Learning (IPL) Group at Politecnico di Torino, which focuses on developing innovative solutions for satellite image analysis and compression.

Martijn Van Heelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Adolescent Mental Health
• Parenting Practices
• Emotion Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martijn Van Heel is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Brussels University, affiliated with the Consultation Center. He specializes in adolescent mental health, focusing on parenting practices, emotion regulation, and non-suicidal self-injury. His work integrates cross-cultural comparisons and digital media's impact on youth development. He leads and co-leads several projects, including the PRISM network (Psychology, Research, and Innovations for Mental Health) and the SMARTS initiative (Strengthening Mental health and Resilience Through Schools). He also contributed to the 'Good Game' project promoting mental health in esports and research on online communication's effects on adolescents. Van Heel’s research emphasizes cultural differences in parenting, the role of digital platforms in mental health, and developing school-based interventions. His recent studies include benchmarking mindfulness therapies, analyzing emotion regulation across Belgium and Iran, and evaluating the Psychological Referral Optimization (PRO) app for adolescent mental health screening. He collaborates extensively with researchers in Iran, Vietnam, Tanzania, and South Africa, exploring topics like aggression norms, attachment styles, and pandemic impacts on self-injury. His work is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, with notable contributions to Current Psychology and Cognitive Therapy and Research .

• Ancient Greek Religion
• Contemporary Paganism
• Reception Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stian Sundell Torjussen is an Associate Professor at the University of Innlandet , affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences, Religion and Ethics within the Faculty of Education . His primary research interests focus on ancient Greek religion, contemporary Paganism, reception studies, and the role of religion in popular culture. He actively contributes to teacher education programs in religion, philosophy, and ethics. Dr. Torjussen leads the Research Group Formation, Values and Cultural Heritage and serves as the Subject Manager for "Classical religion" at the Great Norwegian Encyclopedia . His work bridges classical religious studies with modern cultural phenomena, such as analyzing ancient myths in video games (e.g., Dungeons & Dragons: Mythic Odysseys of Theros ) and exploring contemporary Hellenic polytheistic practices in North America. His publications span over 15 years, addressing topics like Orphic gold tablets, Etruscan tomb iconography, and the reception of classical motifs in modern media. Recent work includes studies on teacher education ethics and transnational research collaboration through the TRANSPEER project. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive scholarly output underscores his academic influence in religious and classical studies. Dr. Torjussen’s advising and grants focus on fostering interdisciplinary research and pedagogical innovation. He collaborates internationally, evident in projects like EMERGE (a European university alliance). His academic presence extends to platforms like Cristin , Academia.edu , and ResearchGate .

• Law
• Legal Education
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Kathy Douglas is the Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, Learning, Teaching & Quality in RMIT University's College of Business and Law. She leads initiatives in pedagogy innovation, program development, and educational governance. With over 20 years in dispute resolution (ADR), her research spans legal education, mediation practices, and technology-enhanced learning. Previously, she served as Dean of the Graduate School of Business and Law (2018–2022), receiving the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Award for Imagination. Her work integrates transformative educational experiences with impactful research, focusing on community, industry, and staff engagement. Research Interests: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practices and education Legal pedagogy and blended learning Technology’s role in dispute resolution and legal training Mediation ethics and emotional intelligence Awards: Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Award for Imagination (2020) Advising & Grants: Supervises research projects in mediation and legal practice innovation Prior grants focused on ADR training and educational technology integration Labs/Teams: Leads the College’s Learning & Teaching Quality portfolio, collaborating with academic boards and industry partners.

Rynson W.H. Lauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rynson W.H. Lau is a Professor of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), leading research in Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Deep Learning. He holds an Honorary Professorship at Swansea University. Previously, he served on faculties at Durham University and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His work focuses on advancing graphics and vision techniques, including deep learning applications for graphics/vision problems, with publications in top venues like SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and NeurIPS. He has received the Adobe Research Gift (2023) and the Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award (2025) for his editorial contributions to the International Journal of Computer Vision . Education: B.Sc. (First-class Honors) in Computer Systems Engineering from University of Kent Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Cambridge Research Interests: Computer Graphics: Focused on 3D reconstruction, rendering, and real-time performance capture. Computer Vision: Specializing in saliency detection, object recognition, and low-light scene enhancement. Deep Learning: Developing generative models and diffusion-based frameworks for graphics and vision tasks. Editorial Roles: Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Computer Vision and IET Computer Vision . Guest Editor for special issues in journals like ACM Transactions on Internet Technology and IEEE Transactions on Multimedia. Teaching: 2024/25 Academic Year: CS4185: Multimedia Technologies and Applications CS4188/CS5188: Virtual Reality Technologies and Applications Research Team: Advises over 20+ students and collaborates internationally. Recent projects include AI-driven VR systems for healthcare and advanced 3D content generation using diffusion models.

• Black Feminism
• Afrofuturism
• Digital Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susana M. Morris is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in English and a Women’s Studies certificate from Emory University (2007) and a B.A. in English from Mount Holyoke College (2002). Her research focuses on Black Feminism, Afrofuturism, and African American literature, with a current project exploring Black women’s engagement with Afrofuturism and feminism. Prior to Georgia Tech, Morris taught at Auburn University (2007–2017) and Spelman College (2006–2007). She is the author of Close Kin and Distant Relatives: The Paradox of Respectability in Black Women’s Literature (2014) and co-editor of The Crunk Feminist Collection (2017) and Sycorax’s Daughters (2017). She co-edits the New Suns book series on race, gender, and sexuality in speculative arts. Her awards include the PULSE Community Building Award (2017), DILAC Fellowship (2017), and Dream Defender recognition (2015). Morris teaches courses on Afrofuturism, gender studies, and African American literature, emphasizing critical theory and cultural analysis.

Gabriella Casalinoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Intelligence
• eHealth
• Data Stream Mining
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gabriella Casalino is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Department of Computer Science, and a key researcher at CILAB - Computational Intelligence Lab. Her work focuses on Computational Intelligence methods for interpretable data analysis, particularly in eHealth, Data Stream Mining, and eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) within medical and educational domains. She has contributed to innovative approaches in smartphone-based health monitoring, fuzzy logic applications, and remote vital sign detection via photoplethysmography. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science, with advanced training at institutions like Universitat de Girona and Université de Mons. Research Trends : Recent publications highlight applications of evolving granular computing, neuro-fuzzy systems, and explainable AI in hypertension prediction, bipolar disorder monitoring, and educational data analysis. Key subfields include remote health monitoring, medical data streams, and hybrid AI models. Grants : Research funded by AIRC (Italian Cancer Research Foundation), focusing on computational methods for healthcare challenges. Labs & Collaborations : Active in CILAB, collaborating on projects involving mHealth solutions, cardiovascular risk assessment, and intelligent educational systems.

Weihao Liمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Weihao Li is a Research Fellow at The Australian National University's School of Computing, specializing in computer vision and machine learning. His research focuses on object detection, image segmentation, open-set recognition, and point cloud segmentation. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD equivalent) and is registered to supervise research students. His research interests revolve around advancing techniques for dynamic instance segmentation, open-set learning, and 3D point cloud analysis. Notable projects include the ANU bushfire smoke dataset and contributions to generalized semantic segmentation and anomaly recognition. His work emphasizes data augmentation strategies and weakly-supervised learning methods. Key technical areas include synthetic dynamic instance copy-paste for video segmentation, curved geometric networks for anomaly detection, and cross-modal fusion in building facade analysis. He collaborates on computing-for-social-good initiatives, such as environmental monitoring via hyperspectral imaging. Dr. Li's publications span 2016–2024, with a focus on advancing computer vision through innovative architectures and methodologies. His recent work explores open-set recognition, few-shot learning with reinforced attention, and geometric prior-based segmentation techniques.

• Human Activity Recognition
• Wearable Sensors
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Ploetz is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His work focuses on sensor-based human activity recognition, wearable computing, and computational behavior analysis with applications in healthcare, smart homes, and education. He leads interdisciplinary research integrating machine learning, IoT systems, and human-centered design. His research interests include improving activity recognition robustness through synthetic data generation, developing explainable AI for time-series analysis, and advancing healthcare technologies like diabetic foot ulcer monitoring systems. He explores ethical implications of wearable sensing in diverse populations, including underrepresented groups. Key contributions include IMUTube (virtual sensor data generation), ProxiCycle (cyclist safety monitoring), and DISCOVER (smart home activity recognition framework). His work addresses challenges in data scarcity, domain adaptation, and long-term system maintenance in pervasive computing environments. He has been awarded grants such as the GVU/IPaT Research and Engagement Grant (2020), and his research appears in top venues like UbiComp and ISWC. He actively contributes to the wearable computing community through conference organization and editorial work.

Laila Shereen Sakrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Art & Technology
• Media Theory/Practice
• Algorithmic Culture
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Laila Shereen Sakr is an Assistant Professor of Film & Media Studies and Faculty Affiliate in Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She co-founded Wireframe, a digital media studio focusing on critical game design, data visualization, VR/AR, and digital activism. Her research explores algorithmic culture, media theory/practice, and feminist Middle East studies through creative coding, data visualization, and immersive worldbuilding. Key projects include the VJ Um Amel data-body and R-Shief software system. Education: PhD in Media Arts + Practice (USC), M.F.A. in Digital Arts (UC Santa Cruz), M.A. in Arab Studies (Georgetown). Research interests span technocultural intersections, digital humanities, and global human rights. Her work examines social media's role in shaping virtual political identities and has been exhibited globally (e.g., SF MoMA, Jordan National Gallery of Art). She co-edits Media Theory and After Video , and collaborates with MIT's Global Media Technologies & Cultures Lab. Publications analyze Arab Spring media dynamics, digital dissidence in MENA, and feminist digital praxis. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal , Science , and The Guardian . Her creative research bridges art and activism, emphasizing open-source Arabic localization. Current projects explore the ethical implications of data-driven narratives in post-revolutionary contexts.

• Morphodynamics
• Sediment dynamics
• Tidal systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Pieter C. Roos is an Associate Professor in Water Systems at the University of Twente, specializing in morphodynamics, tidal sand wave formation, and sediment transport. With over 199 research outputs and an h-index of 18, his work spans coastal engineering, estuarine dynamics, and geophysical fluid mechanics. Recipient of multiple teaching awards (2013-2017) Active in nonlinear river dune modeling and GIS-based sand wave analysis Develops nature-based solutions for salt intrusion mitigation Research trends show focus on: Tidal sand wave-induced form roughness quantification Interdisciplinary approaches combining hydrodynamics, sedimentology, and ecology Long-term morphological evolution under anthropogenic and natural influences Recent work (2025) includes joint effects of aquaculture on sediment dynamics and stability analysis on sloping shelves.