جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Educational Technology
• Learner Engagement
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Geraldine Stilwell is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance at the University of Portsmouth, part of the Faculty of Business & Law. She has been a dedicated member of the academic staff since 2015, serving as module coordinator, personal tutor, and Year Tutor for Level 4 students. She holds an MSc in Research Methods and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019). Her educational journey includes a Btrec National, AAT qualification, partial ACCA qualification, and postgraduate studies culminating in her MSc. She began her career in industry, worked in accounting practices for 15 years, taught at a further education college from 2002 to 2015, and served as a Business Manager before joining the university. Geraldine’s research focuses on student engagement and the educational experience in higher education, particularly the transition from school to university and the use of digital tools like instructor-generated videos. She is an active member of the university’s BESIG research group, which supports scholarly inquiry into teaching and learning. Her sole publication to date, Learner engagement with instructor-generated video (2024), explores how video content impacts student motivation and learning outcomes, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data. The study contributes to understanding cognitive engagement and the affordances of educational technology in modern pedagogy. Tutor Award, Student Experience Excellence Awards (2019) Geraldine has extensive experience mentoring students informally through her roles as personal tutor and Year Tutor since 2016. While no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed, she has supervised trainee accountants in practice and led curriculum delivery as Programme Leader at an FE college. She has not received specific grant funding mentioned in the text, but her work contributes to institutional teaching excellence and the university’s strategic goals in student experience. Her secondment as BAL Learning and Teaching Coordinator (2021) reflects her leadership in educational development across the Faculty. She is actively involved in curriculum design and delivery across all three levels of the Accounting with Finance undergraduate program, with a strong focus on student support and engagement. Her industry experience in finance and management enriches her teaching, and she integrates real-world insights into her pedagogy. She continues to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning through collaborative research.

• Medical Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Abdullah Nazib is a Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the Faculty of Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics. His research focuses on applying advanced computational techniques to medical imaging challenges, particularly in cancer detection and treatment planning. His research interests include: Medical image registration and segmentation Deep learning architectures for healthcare applications 3D medical image analysis Prostate cancer detection and grading Organ segmentation for radiation therapy Radiomics-based diagnostic systems Analysis of Dr Nazib's publication history reveals a clear evolution from general computer vision research toward specialized medical applications. His recent work demonstrates significant contributions to uncertainty quantification in medical image segmentation and multimodal learning approaches for diagnostic imaging. The 2024 publications particularly highlight his focus on clinically relevant applications with immediate potential impact on cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. His collaborative research network includes strong partnerships with Dr Fookes, Dr Perrin, and other members of QUT's biomedical imaging group, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that bridges computer science, engineering, and clinical medicine to develop practical AI solutions for healthcare challenges.

• Computer Vision
• Vision-and-Language
• Intelligent Robotics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bo Miao serves as a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Augmented Reasoning within the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), part of the University of Adelaide's Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His academic work focuses on interdisciplinary AI research bridging visual and linguistic domains. His research expertise spans four core areas: Computer Vision for advanced image and video analysis Vision-and-Language integration for multimodal systems Intelligent Robotics applications Video Understanding frameworks Miao actively contributes to the academic community through peer review services for top-tier conferences including NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, AAAI, and IROS. He previously served as Session Co-Chair for IROS 2021, demonstrating leadership in robotics research dissemination.

Shuyan Liمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Unsupervised Learning
• Digital Twins
• Video Understanding
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shuyan Li is a Lecturer at the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queen’s University Belfast. Her research focuses on foundational computer vision methods and their healthcare applications, including unsupervised learning, multi-modal learning, and medical imaging analysis. She actively mentors early-career researchers through the Cambridge Trinity College Postdoctoral Mentorship Program and serves as Director of the Tsinghua Alumni Association (UK) and Secretary-General of the UK Association of Distinguished Young Scholars. Education Background: While specific degree details are not explicitly listed, Dr. Li has received prestigious awards such as the First Prize Scholarship (Tsinghua University, 2020) and the National Scholarship (Ministry of Education, PRC, 2013), indicating a strong academic foundation. Research Interests: Central themes include unsupervised learning, digital twins for construction and healthcare, video understanding, representation learning, and domain adaptation. Her work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, such as medical image translation and point cloud-based building digitization. Awards and Recognition: Key achievements include the Athena Postdoctoral Fellowship (NSF AI Research Center), Forbes’ Top 100 Most Influential Chinese (2024), and the Excellent Doctorate Dissertation Award (2023). She is also a Guest Editor for Innovation and Technology of Computer Vision . Advising & Grants: Currently supervising PhD students Ben Redden (UK) and Shurui Xu (China). She offers multiple funded PhD opportunities, including EPSRC and CSC scholarships, and collaborates with institutions like Cambridge and UCL. Labs & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary projects involving digital twin construction, medical AI, and point cloud analysis. Recent collaborations include work with the University of Cambridge on digital construction modules and Newcastle University on AI-driven data analysis.

Antonio Servettiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Speech and Audio Processing
• Multimedia Communications
• Real-Time Multimedia Network Protocols
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Antonio Servetti is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. He is affiliated with the Internet Media Group (IMG) and the Interdepartmental Center PIC4SeR for Service Robotics. His work bridges multimedia processing, network communications, and web technologies. MS in Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 1999 PhD in Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 2004 Visiting Scholar, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 His research focuses on speech and audio processing , multimedia communications over wired and wireless networks , and real-time web-based multimedia applications . Key interests include WebRTC, Web Audio, HTTP adaptive streaming, and perceptual quality assessment. He has contributed to the development of secure multimedia transmission techniques, including selective encryption of speech and audio. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward AI-driven modeling of subjective quality in multimedia, especially through deep learning for image and video quality prediction, understanding observer behavior, and remote music performance systems. His work often involves collaboration with researchers in the VQEG JEG-Hybrid group and the NEXA Center. Best Paper Award, Web Audio Conference 2021 Dr. Servetti has led and contributed to several research projects, including BRIC-2024 (acoustics in educational settings), PNRR HiFiReM (remote music education), and INAR (artistic research). He teaches courses such as 'Web Applications', 'Machine Learning for Vision and Multimedia', and 'Digital Audio Processing' across various engineering programs. He is also involved in educational governance as a member of academic councils for multiple degree programs. He is a core member of the Internet Media Group (IMG) , which focuses on multimedia processing and transmission, and contributes to the VQEG JEG-Hybrid working group on video quality assessment, where he develops frameworks for reproducible research and modeling of human perception.

Sara Merino-Aceitunoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Kinetic Theory
• Emergent Phenomena
• Mathematical Biology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sara Merino-Aceituno is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Vienna, with prior academic roles at the University of Sussex and Imperial College London. Her research focuses on kinetic theory and mathematical modeling of emergent phenomena in biological, medical, and social systems. PhD in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (2015) MSc in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, INP Grenoble (2010) BSc in Mathematics, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2009) Her research interests center on understanding how macroscopic patterns arise from microscopic interactions, using tools from partial differential equations, probability, and numerical analysis. She specializes in interacting particle systems, collective dynamics, opinion formation, and cell tissue development. She collaborates closely with experimental biologists to validate and refine her models. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on kinetic modeling of collective behavior, phase transitions, and multiscale analysis. Her work bridges abstract mathematical theory with concrete applications in biology and social sciences, often involving collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. She develops continuum limits of particle systems and investigates stability, alignment, and pattern formation in complex systems. Sara is actively involved in mentoring and science communication. She has co-authored study guides for students, leads outreach initiatives such as exhibitions at the 'Long Night of Research,' and produces educational videos. She also maintains a blog and YouTube channel to share insights on research, learning, and academic life. Co-authored guide: 'GOOD_STUDY_HABITS.pdf' with Amalio Fernández-Pacheco Created educational video 'Describing Patterns' with filmmaker Sameer Patel Regular contributor to public science events Active blogger on topics including coaching, creativity, and academic mindset She leads a research group called 'The HERD,' which investigates emergence in natural domains, focusing on mathematical models of biological and social systems. Her team includes postdoctoral researchers and students working on kinetic theory, numerical simulations, and interdisciplinary modeling projects.

Laura Nicklinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cyberpsychology
• Education Studies
• Social Justice
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Nicklin is a Lecturer in Education and Inclusion Studies at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of York and has previously held research and teaching roles at the University of York, University of Worcester, and as a Research Fellow in Cyberpsychology at the University of Wolverhampton. Her academic work bridges education, psychology, and social justice, with a focus on digital cultures, inclusion, and arts-based interventions in prison education. Her research interests include Cyberpsychology, Social Justice, Education Studies, Equality and Diversity, Harmful Misinformation Online, Digitalization Research, Shakespeare in Education, and the Gambling/Gaming Interface. She has conducted extensive research on loot boxes in video games and their psychological and behavioral impacts, contributing significantly to policy discussions on gaming and gambling convergence. Her publications span high-impact journals such as PLOS ONE , Royal Society Open Science , Addictive Behaviors , and New Media and Society . The recurring themes in her recent work include digital learning during the pandemic, online exposure to violent content, and the psychological motivations behind loot box engagement, reflecting a strong trend toward understanding digital behavior and its societal implications. Scientific awards and recognitions include: School of Education Research Award (2023) FEHW Student Engagement Award (2022) British Graduate Shakespeare Conference Prize Derwent Development Award Grant Santander Gold International Connections Award Laura Nicklin has been actively involved in grant-funded research, including projects funded by Facebook Research, Gamble Aware, and the University of Wolverhampton. She has served as a peer reviewer for journals such as Oxford Review of Education , Journal of Youth Studies , and Education and Information Technologies . She is also the co-convenor of the British Education Research Association’s “Arts-Based Educational Research” special interest group, highlighting her leadership in arts-informed educational scholarship. She supervises student research at undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels and contributes to curriculum development and module leadership in education studies. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary research teams exploring cyberpsychology, inclusion in higher education, and the impact of digital technologies on learning and behavior. Her work often involves collaborative research with colleagues in psychology, education, and public health.

Joel W. Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Health Psychology
• Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine
• Psychosocial Factors in Chronic Disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joel W. Hughes is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University, specializing in Clinical Health Psychology and Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine . His research explores how psychosocial factors like depression, traumatic stress, and social support influence cardiovascular risk, with a focus on mHealth interventions and patient self-management of chronic conditions such as heart failure and hypertension. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Psychological Sciences University: Kent State University Email: jhughes1@kent.edu Research Trends: His recent publications (2025–2015) highlight interdisciplinary work at the intersection of psychology, cardiology, and digital health. Key themes include stress management interventions , medication adherence , health literacy , and AI-driven healthcare solutions . Studies often employ meta-analytic methods, digital monitoring tools, and behavioral economics principles to address cardiovascular risk factors and chronic disease management. Training & Mentorship: Dr. Hughes supervises graduate students in clinical practicum work and teaches graduate-level research methods courses, emphasizing rigorous training in psychological science and cardiovascular behavioral medicine.

Scott Wellsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veterinary Medicine
• Epidemiology
• Biosecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Scott Wells is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota, with an adjunct appointment in Environmental Health Sciences. His work focuses on veterinary epidemiology, biosecurity practices, and One Health initiatives, particularly in cervid herds and dairy farming systems. DVM from Michigan State University PhD in Veterinary Medicine (Population Medicine) with a minor in Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota BS in Veterinary Science from Michigan State University His research addresses critical gaps in understanding disease transmission dynamics, with a focus on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in cervid populations and mastitis in dairy cattle. He develops biosecurity protocols and risk assessment frameworks to mitigate disease spread. Recent publications highlight his work on CWD prevention strategies, slaughterhouse contamination analysis, and bedding hygiene in dairy farms. Key keywords include Veterinary Medicine , Biosecurity , Chronic Wasting Disease , and One Health .

Marcin Wojtasińskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Religiosity Studies
• Art Appreciation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marcin Wojtasiński is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic career at this institution spans multiple research domains. Assistant Professor (2025) Department of Experimental Psychology affiliation Faculty of Social Sciences membership John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin affiliation Dr. Wojtasiński's research interests intersect Cognitive Psychology , Religiosity Studies , and Art Appreciation . His work explores: Religious symbols' dual dimensions (opportunity vs. challenge) Canonical size phenomenon in memory drawing Flow states in board gaming Religious experience's protective role in migration Neural correlates of empathy and art perception Recent publications show increasing focus on network analysis and statistical modeling of complex psychological phenomena. His 2025 work includes vection research, skill-challenge dynamics, and sound predictability effects on attention. Collaboration patterns reveal frequent work with Małgorzata Tatala , Magdalena Szubielska , and other Polish psychologists. While no specific awards are mentioned, his publication record in Scientific Reports , Religions , and PLoS One demonstrates active scientific contribution.

Brett Wilkieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Physical literacy in school-aged children
• Ecological dynamics in sports
• Contemporary approaches to practice in sports
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brett Wilkie is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports Coaching at York St John University's School of Science, Technology and Health. With extensive experience in both academic and practical settings, he teaches underpinning theory, practical coaching, and pedagogical principles across specialist areas. His background includes delivering National Curriculum Physical Education classes in various school settings and coaching in high-performance professional sports environments for 7 years. As a University Teaching Fellow, he has been recognized for innovative and engaging teaching with contemporary strategies including flipped classrooms and blended learning approaches. Wilkie's research focuses on contemporary pedagogical approaches to teaching and understanding the benefits of physical education. His primary research interests include physical literacy in school-aged children, ecological dynamics in sports practice, and the utilization of technology within Higher Education teaching environments. He has pioneered games-based assessment methods for measuring physical literacy through ecological dynamics principles. His work explores how effective pedagogies and assessment can facilitate children's physical literacy journeys and how technology can enhance assessment and feedback strategies for developing effective practitioners. His scholarly output reveals a strong focus on physical literacy assessment methodologies, with recent publications examining games-based approaches to measure children's physical literacy within educational contexts. The research demonstrates an evolution from biomechanical analysis toward more holistic pedagogical approaches that integrate ecological dynamics principles. His work increasingly emphasizes practical applications of research findings in real-world educational settings, particularly through technology-enhanced teaching methods. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (first York St John academic to receive this recognition) e-Pedagogy Fellow University Teaching Fellow Nominated for numerous national teaching awards Wilkie actively mentors and assesses colleagues across the University pursuing their own teaching accreditation. His module leadership responsibilities include Preparation for Success: Studying Sport, Exercise, and Physical Education; Human Anatomy, Mechanics, and Movement; Pedagogy and Skill Acquisition in PE and Youth Sport; Effective Planning for Physical Education and Sports Coaching; and Contemporary PE and Sports Coaching Practice. He has been instrumental in implementing innovative assessment and feedback strategies, particularly through video technology, to enhance student learning experiences.

Meagan Woodمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Aging and Cognition
• Memory Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meagan Wood is an Assistant Professor at Valdosta State University's Psychology Department. Her research focuses on cognitive aging, memory processes, and decision-making across the lifespan. She investigates topics such as semantic satiation in aging populations, Alzheimer's disease neuroimaging, and intergenerational dynamics. Her work also addresses applied areas like face mask attitudes during pandemics and academic entitlement in students. Dr. Wood has published extensively in journals covering cognitive neuroscience, gerontology, and educational psychology. Key research interests include aging cognition, neuropsychological mechanisms, and behavioral interventions. Her studies often employ fMRI techniques and behavioral experiments to explore how aging affects cognitive functions like memory encoding and attention. She has explored the impact of optimism on aging perceptions and designed intergenerational video game interventions to improve young adults' understanding of aging. Dr. Wood's publications span 2009 to 2023, reflecting a trajectory from early work on family arrangements and aging perceptions to recent studies on pandemic-related behavioral psychology. Though no awards are listed, her active research profile indicates ongoing contributions to cognitive aging research. No advising or grant details are available in the provided texts.

Heather Toomey Zimmermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Learning Sciences
• Informal Science Education
• Mobile Computing for Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heather Toomey Zimmerman serves as Department Head of the Department of Learning and Performance Systems and Professor of Education (Learning, Design, and Technology) at Pennsylvania State University's College of Education. Her academic leadership extends across research, teaching, and service domains, with a focus on bridging learning sciences, informal science education, and mobile computing. Dr. Zimmerman earned her Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from the University of Washington, complemented by degrees in Museum Studies from the same institution and Science Communication from Cornell University. Her educational background uniquely positions her at the intersection of formal and informal learning environments. Her research investigates how multiple learning experiences contribute to the development of scientific knowledge, practices, and identity. Key areas include family learning in museums and nature centers, mobile technology as a learning tool across settings, STEM learning in rural communities, and gender issues in science education. She employs video-based ethnography and design-based research methods to examine how people learn science in everyday contexts, with particular attention to how technology can support and connect learning across formal and informal settings. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on place-based learning, mobile technology integration in informal environments, and family science learning. Her work demonstrates how mobile computing can transform outdoor learning experiences while maintaining focus on scientific practices and conceptual understanding. The research shows particular strength in designing for family learning and connecting informal experiences with formal educational goals. Dr. Zimmerman actively advises graduate students in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at Penn State, with opportunities for both M.Ed. and Ph.D. students. She leads multiple research projects examining family learning in museums and nature centers, mobile computing for outdoor learning, and science learning across settings. Her research team collaborates with institutions like Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, the Arboretum at Penn State, and Pacific Science Center. She co-directs the Tree Investigators project and the augmented learning research group with Dr. Susan Land, focusing on how to integrate augmented reality delivered on mobile computers into informal education settings. Her research team conducts studies at summer camps, nature centers, and community spaces to understand how children and families engage with science through mobile technology.

Wim Bernascoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geographical criminology
• Criminal location choice
• Offender mobility
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wim Bernasco is a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) and Professor by Special Appointment of Urban Geography of Crime and Safety at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His work bridges urban geography and criminology, focusing on socio-spatial processes like tourism, daily mobility, school choice, digitalization, and segregation in relation to crime, nuisance, and safety concerns. He emphasizes safety as both freedom from victimization and the ability to move without fear. Education: Psychology (cum laude) from Leiden University (1989), PhD in Social Sciences from Utrecht University (1994) Prior Roles: Special Professor of Spatial Analysis of Crime at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2013–2023), Senior Researcher at NSCR since 2000 Research Focus: Bernasco investigates how urban environments shape criminal behavior and safety perceptions. His work includes discrete spatial choice models, geographic profiling techniques (GP-SMART), and analysis of video material to understand offender-victim-bystander interactions. Recent studies examine social distancing compliance and conflict de-escalation using CCTV data. Notable Trends in Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2021–2025) emphasize spatial crime analysis, offender decision-making, urban safety dynamics, and methodological innovations in criminological research. Collaborations span institutions like NSCR, UvA, VU Amsterdam, and international partners.

Bonnie Camplinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary Art
• Fine Art
• Film and Video
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Bonnie Camplin is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she has been teaching since prior to 2018. Her academic career includes serving as a guest professor at Städelschule in Frankfurt (2008-2010), program mentor for LUX Associate Artists (2012-2013), and workshop leader for the Hayward Gallery's Wide Open School (2011). She has lectured at numerous prestigious institutions including the Slade School of Art, Central Saint Martins, the Royal Academy School, and Oxford's Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art. Camplin received her formal education at St. Martins School of Art, earning a BA (Hons) in Fine Art - Film and Video (2:1) from 1989-1992, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Photography from 1995-1996. Her research interests span a unique synthesis of contemporary art practice with esoteric knowledge systems, alternative physics theories, consciousness studies, and perception theory. Camplin's work explores the nature of reality through what she describes as 'gnostical modality' or 'dimensional gates,' investigating spirals, time consciousness, and the holographic nature of reality. She has spent 25 years researching Celtic ritual, quantum physics, extrasensory perception, experimental theatre, anomalous psychology, military science, and femtotechnology, synthesizing these into a comprehensive theory of perception and ontology. Her practice blends artistic creation with what she terms 'psionic interaction with the rest of nature,' moving beyond traditional gallery-based work toward more direct engagement with consciousness and the natural world. Her publications from 2014-2025 reveal a clear trajectory from traditional art objects toward more conceptual and interactive practices, with increasing focus on consciousness, perception, and alternative knowledge systems. The 2016-2023 period shows a significant shift from gallery-based exhibitions toward more collaborative, discursive formats including panel discussions, interviews, and theoretical explorations of cosmic consciousness, military-industrial critique, and alternative physics. Her most recent works like 'Plasma is the Sister of Water' (2025) and 'Caribic Matter' (2024) indicate continued exploration of ecological and metaphysical themes through interdisciplinary approaches. Paul Hamlyn award for artists (2014) Turner Prize nomination (2015) As an educator, Camplin has mentored numerous students through her teaching positions, with particular emphasis on encouraging students to explore beyond traditional gallery systems. She has actively reworked public materials for her program of study to de-emphasize the gallery system as the ultimate destination for artists, instead promoting more fluid, less aspirational approaches to artistic practice. Her teaching philosophy centers on the belief that 'all humans will realize that they are born creators,' challenging the professionalized notion of 'artist' as a 'special case.' She has conducted unconventional workshops including remote viewing sessions and field trips to factories, reflecting her commitment to experiential learning that connects art with broader knowledge systems. While not affiliated with a traditional laboratory setting, Camplin's creative practice functions as a research facility, particularly evident in her 2015 Turner Prize exhibition 'The Military Industrial Complex,' which took the form of an experimental research space. She has developed innovative conceptual frameworks around mental mapping of natural environments, especially her work with a 200-acre forest in Cumbria as a model for understanding neural networks and thought processes. Living off-grid in a yurt on the edge of an ancient forest, she integrates her physical environment directly into her research methodology, using the forest as both subject and tool for exploring consciousness and perception.