Dr. Paul Levinson is a Professor at Fordham University in the Communication and Media Studies department. He holds a PhD from New York University and has taught courses such as Politics and New Media , Digital Media & Public Responsibility , and Interactive Media . His research spans media theory , social media , science fiction , and ethics of digital communication . Levinson's recent academic work focuses on robotics and AI ethics , media consolidation , and teaching methodologies during the pandemic . He is a Locus Award winner for his science fiction novel The Silk Code . His scholarship often intersects with McLuhan's media theories Alternate history frameworks Post-Covid educational models He maintains a blog, Infinite Regress , and his music career includes albums like Twice Upon a Rhyme (1972) and Welcome Up: Songs of Space and Time (2020), with remixes by QRock 639 in 2021. His work has been featured on CBS News, CNN , and NPR .
Jeeseop Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), College of Engineering, specializing in robotics, autonomy, and control theory. His research focuses on safety-critical planning and control, with emphasis on bipedal/quadrupedal locomotion, hybrid dynamical system control, and whole-body planning and control. Education: B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University (2014) M.S. in Intelligence and Information (Robotics), Seoul National University (2017) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (2022) Postdoctoral Scholar, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Caltech (2022–2025) His research spans safety-critical control systems for legged robots, including obstacle-aware nonlinear model predictive control (MPC), control barrier functions, and distributed coordination algorithms. Recent work explores adaptive delay estimation, tactile sensing for robotic grasping, and hardware-software co-design for humanoid robots. Key article trends highlight advancements in autonomous inspection robotics, hybrid control architectures, and real-time planning for quadrupedal systems. His work integrates control theory with practical applications in industrial and healthcare domains. Awards: ASME DSCD Rudolf Kalman Best Paper Award (2022) IEEE ICRA Outstanding Paper Award (2023) Jeeseop teaches MECH 4332: Mechanical Computational Applications in Vision and Robotics (Fall 2025). He actively recruits Ph.D. students for Spring/Fall 2026 and seeks motivated undergraduates/MS students with skills in robotics kinematics, programming (C/C++, Python, MATLAB), and CAD design. The AIGIS Lab welcomes applicants with interests in robotics, controls, and autonomous systems.
Dr. Hameed Chughtai is an Associate Professor at Lancaster University Management School, where he conducts critical research on decolonial approaches to information systems and the engagement of marginalized populations with technology. His work spans multiple research centers including the Academy for Gender and Social Justice, the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business, and the Centre for Technological Futures. Dr. Chughtai's research focuses on critical and decolonial approaches to technology, with particular interest in how marginalized populations such as Indigenous Peoples interact with information technologies. His methodological approach emphasizes fieldwork and ethnographic methods to examine ethical aspects of technology, body, marginalization, decolonization, and Indigenous scholarship. His work challenges conventional information systems research paradigms by centering local contexts and marginalized perspectives. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward decolonizing information systems research, with increasing focus on ethical considerations in technology, particularly regarding generative AI applications and the experiences of marginalized communities. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from postcolonial studies, critical theory, and information systems to create more inclusive and contextually relevant research approaches. Associate Editor at the Information Systems Journal Senior Editor at The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries Chair of IFIP Working Group 9.5 Guest Senior Editor for special issues on Decoloniality in IS Research (2022-2024) Guest Senior Editor for special issues on Addressing Refugees and Migration Issues (2024-2026) As a dedicated supervisor, Dr. Chughtai mentors postgraduate research students in critical and interpretive research related to digital technologies, focusing on ethical technology, marginalization, and decolonial approaches to information systems.
Bo An is a President's Chair Professor and Head of the Division of Artificial Intelligence at the College of Computing and Data Science , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore . He also holds a courtesy appointment as Professor at the School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences and serves as Director of the Centre of AI-for-X. Previously, he was a Nanyang Assistant Professor (2014-2018), Associate Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2012-2013), and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Southern California (2010-2012). His academic journey began with B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Chongqing University, followed by a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (advised by Victor Lesser). Research Interests : Artificial Intelligence Multiagent Systems Computational Game Theory Reinforcement Learning Automated Negotiation Optimization Research Impact : Applications in infrastructure security (deployed by US Coast Guard and Federal Air Marshals), e-commerce, sensor networks, and financial technology. Over 150 publications in top venues like AAMAS, IJCAI, AAAI, ICML, NeurIPS, KDD, and ACM/IEEE Transactions. Scientific Recognition : 2010 IFAAMAS Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award 2012 INFORMS Wagner Prize 2018 & 2022 Nanyang Research Awards 2017 Microsoft Collaborative AI Challenge IEEE Intelligent Systems 'AI's 10 to Watch' (2018) Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Intelligent Systems, Associate Editor for AIJ, JAAMAS, and ACM Transactions. Served as General Co-Chair for AAMAS'23 and Program Chair for IJCAI'27.
Prof. Dr. Poldi Kuhl is a Professor of Educational Psychology at Leuphana University , Lüneburg, since 2021. Affiliated with the Institute of Psychology in Education (IPE) and the Center for Empirical Research on Language and Education (ERLE) , Kuhl specializes in educational psychology, developmental psychology, and inclusive education. Their research focuses on data-driven decision-making, digital learning platforms, academic language demands, and teacher professional development. Education: Diploma in Psychology (2003) and PhD in Philosophy (2008) from Freie Universität Berlin. Kuhl’s recent work examines how academic language features affect learning outcomes, digital data utilization in primary education, and mental health literacy among teachers. Their publications span topics from virtual reality training tools to inclusive teaching strategies in mathematics. Kuhl’s career includes leadership roles at the Research Data Center (FDZ) at the Institute for Quality Improvement in Education (IQB) and a Junior Professorship at Leuphana University. They have collaborated with institutions like the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development .
Professor Julia Schlüter is a distinguished academic in the Chair of English Linguistics within the Humanities Faculty at the University of Bamberg, Germany. She has served as Senior Lecturer at the Chair of English Linguistics and Language History under Prof. Manfred Krug since June 2008, holding the title of Professor following her habilitation in 2008. Her institutional profile demonstrates deep commitment to both research and teaching innovation, particularly through her leadership of the KorPLUS project and development of open educational resources for corpus linguistics. Her research interests span corpus linguistics for English language learners, empirical methods for studying language variation and change, and the application of corpus methods to teaching. She specializes in examining grammatical, phonological, and lexical differences between British and American English across historical periods from Middle English to present-day usage. Her work investigates phonological variation (particularly phonotactically controlled alternations), morphological change, and syntactic variation through corpus analysis, with special attention to functional grammar and grammaticalization theory. Professor Schlüter's recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strategic evolution in her research focus, with increasing emphasis on the intersection of corpus linguistics and digital education. While maintaining her foundational work in historical English linguistics, she has developed significant expertise in applying corpus methods to language teacher education and evaluating AI writing tools. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, moving from traditional corpus analysis to blended learning approaches and digital educational resource development. Her scientific recognition includes: Winner of the 2025 Teaching Innovation Prize from the International Society for the Linguistics of English for the KorPLUS project University of Bamberg Prize for outstanding habilitation (2009) Lise Meitner Programme post-doctoral scholarship (2005-2006) Rectorate Prize from University of Paderborn for outstanding Ph.D. thesis (2005) Multiple DAAD scholarships for international study Professor Schlüter actively supervises doctoral research, currently guiding three Ph.D. candidates (Katharina Deckert, Aklima Nahar, and Nikolai Beland) while having successfully completed supervision for several others. She leads the KorPLUS project (2021-2025), funded by the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre, which develops open educational resources for corpus linguistics. Her research has been consistently supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other funding bodies throughout her career. She heads the KorPLUS team (with Carina Großmann and Katharina Deckert) which develops the interactive Open Educational Resource platform for corpus linguistics. Her YouTube channel offers video tutorials on corpus basics, and she has created the Video Podcast Series "How to Update your Grammar" for English teachers. She regularly organizes in-service teacher trainings and collaborates with the Virtual Linguistics Campus at RWTH Aachen University to deliver her educational materials globally.
Jill M Castek is Professor of Literacy, Technology & Bi/multilingual Learners & STEM Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies at the University of Arizona's College of Education. As Graduate Advisor for the Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT) program and Co-Director of the Digital Innovation and Learning Lab (DIALL), she bridges research and practice in digital literacy development. Dr. Castek earned her PhD in Education Psychology (Cognition and Instruction) from the University of Connecticut as a Neag fellow in the New Literacies Research Lab, followed by postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science. Her research examines how digital, visual, and audio storytelling fosters literate capacities across print and digital forms in classrooms and community spaces. Her work centers on digital problem solving , critical media literacy , and equity-centered making practices in STEM education. She investigates intersections of disciplinary literacy, new media, and learning for bi/multilingual students, with strong emphasis on community-based applications through libraries and non-profits like Literacy Connects where she serves on the board. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal growing focus on AI-era teacher education , digital health literacy , and misinformation challenges , while maintaining core commitments to collaborative problem solving and expansive literacies frameworks. Her scholarship consistently addresses K-12 and adult learning contexts through interdisciplinary lenses. Scientific recognition includes: Neag fellowship during doctoral studies As Principal Investigator on NSF and IMLS grants, Dr. Castek advances digital equity through projects like the Making Equity Network (broadening STEM participation for underrepresented groups) and library-focused digital problem-solving initiatives serving economically vulnerable adults. Her leadership in the Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) cluster hire demonstrates institutional impact. Through DIALL, she cultivates innovations connecting digital storytelling with self-expression at individual and community levels, promoting workforce readiness via creative problem-solving approaches. Her board membership with Literacy Connects extends this community-engaged scholarship to Tucson-based literacy initiatives.
Panagiotis Papapetrou is a Professor of Data Science and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Computer and Systems Science , Stockholm University (since 2017). He also serves as Head of the Data Science Research Group and holds an Adjunct Professor position at Aalto University (Finland). As a Board Member of the Swedish Association for Artificial Intelligence (SAIS) , he contributes to shaping AI research directions in Sweden. Research Pillars: Algorithmic data mining, interpretable machine learning, time series classification, and health informatics Key Projects: AI for societal fairness, digital twins for smart buildings, EXTREMUM for explainable medical AI, and e-learning personalization Teaching Legacy: Developed courses in Data Mining (HT2013-2022), Machine Learning (VT2022-2024), and Health Informatics (VT2018-2021) His work focuses on interpretable AI for healthcare applications, particularly through counterfactual explanations for time series classification and forecasting. This includes developing methods like Glacier for constrained counterfactuals and Ijuice for k-justified explanations. His research also explores multimodal clustering of sepsis patient records and federated learning approaches for ICU mortality prediction. Recent scientific contributions include: CounterFair (2024): Group fairness analysis via counterfactual burden metrics M-ClustEHR (2024): Multimodal clustering for electronic health records COMET (2024): Constraint-based glucose forecasting explanations Temporal pattern mining (2024-2025): Enhanced forecasting models through decomposition Z-Time (2024): Interpretable multivariate time series classification His editorial leadership includes: Action Editor at Machine Learning Journal (since 2024) Action Editor at Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery (since 2018) Guest Editorial Board for ECML/PKDD Journal Track (2014-2019)
Elsa Hedling is a Senior Lecturer in European Studies at Lund University's Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. With a PhD in Political Science from Lund (2018), her research intersects international relations, political sociology, and media studies, focusing on digitalization's impact on diplomacy and disinformation. European Studies, Lund University Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) Psychological Defence Research Institute Swedish Institute of International Affairs MECW: The Middle East in the Contemporary World Her work explores digital diplomacy, EU and NATO's social media strategies, and combating disinformation. Current projects include ADAC.IO (EU Horizon Europe-funded), Frictional Homebuilding (SRA-MECW), and Postdigital Propaganda (VR-funded). She is an Associate Professor (Docent) in Political Science at Lund University and teaches courses such as Introduction to European Studies and Social Media and Democracy.
Professor Trina Myers serves as the Head of School for the School of Information Technology at Deakin University's Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. With extensive experience in academia and research leadership, she plays a pivotal role in shaping IT education and research directions at Deakin. She is also an active member of the Australian Council of Deans of ICT (ACDICT), having served as its immediate past President. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from James Cook University Master of Business Administration from James Cook University Master of Information Technology from James Cook University Professor Myers' research focuses on semantic technologies, ontology engineering, Internet of Things, knowledge management, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction . Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging technology with fields such as healthcare, marine science, environmental conservation, and business. She has pioneered approaches in academagogy (academic gamification) to enhance online learning engagement, particularly for adult learners. Her IoT research has significant applications in healthcare space optimization, environmental monitoring, and resource management. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in applying AI and IoT technologies to solve real-world problems, particularly in healthcare, education, and resource optimization. There's a clear pattern of interdisciplinary work connecting computer science with healthcare, education, and environmental science. Her research increasingly focuses on human-centered technology design, especially for vulnerable populations like adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Her notable achievements include: Fellow of the Australian Computer Society (2023) Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) Teaching Award (2020) Women in IT Professional Leadership Award Finalist (2020) Asia-Pacific International Triple E Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award (1st runner-up, 2020) Australian Computer Society, National Digital Disruptor ICT Educator of the Year (2019) Professor Myers actively supervises doctoral students across diverse research areas including gamification in language learning, brain tumor analysis using deep learning, AI in higher education, AI for refugee resilience, data integrity in edge environments, and quantum-driven satellite networking. She has secured significant research funding, including a recent grant for "Indiginizing ICT Curriculum: A Starter Framework for the Community of Practice" through the Australian Council of Deans of ICT. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning methodologies, Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL), blended learning, and collective intelligence approaches.
Jennifer Jakobi is a Professor at the School of Health and Exercise Sciences , Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan. She serves as Director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention and holds the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering . Her work bridges neuromuscular physiology and STEM diversity initiatives . Research Themes : Frailty, aging in place, sex-differential muscle function, and motor unit modulation. Labs : Leads the Healthy Exercise and Aging Lab (HEAL) and coordinates the iSTAND diversity program. Publications focus on aging biomechanics, cannabis impacts in elderly populations, social VR interventions, and pandemic-era health behaviors. Her NSERC-funded basic research examines cortical-spinal pathways, while UBCO grants support applied studies on vibration therapy and assistive technologies. Scientific Contributions : Identified sex-specific force steadiness mechanisms Developed prehabilitation frameworks for functional independence Advocated for gender-inclusive STEM education Outreach includes youth STEM camps, equity workshops, and community partnerships on aging-in-place policies. Current research explores VR-based social engagement and cannabis safety protocols for seniors.
Prof. Dr. Yener Ünver serves as a Professor in the Department of Public Law at Özyeğin University Faculty of Law since 2011. He holds a PhD in Criminal Law from İstanbul University (1996) and has made significant contributions to Turkish criminal law, medical law, and comparative legal studies. Faculty of Law, Özyeğin University Department of Public Law Director, German Law Research and Application Center Research Interests: His work spans Criminal Law , Medical Law , Comparative Law , and Legal Philosophy . He focuses on issues like permissible risk in criminal law, mental illness and criminal responsibility, and legal frameworks for health-related criminal activities. Publication Trends: Recent articles examine telemedicine regulations, health safety in sports, cross-border legal assistance, and crimes against human life. His research integrates public law principles with criminology and human rights analysis. Scientific Awards: Honorary Doctorate from Yeditepe University Stefan Bubçev Honorary Medal and Diploma Academic Leadership: Dean of Özyeğin University Faculty of Law Board member, Özyeğin University Faculty of Law
Joost Raessens is Professor of Media Theory at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Media and Culture Studies, where he leads research in Media and Performance Studies. He coordinates the Horizon Europe-funded project STRATEGIES: Sustainable transition for Europe's game industries (2024-2028), focusing on how games, AI, and extended reality impact the climate crisis. His research spans several interconnected areas focused on the intersection of digital media, gaming, and environmental sustainability. Raessens explores how immersive experiences like Games and XR for Change contribute to advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals through his Green Media Studies framework. His work examines the environmental impact of the gaming industry while investigating how games can foster ecological citizenship and climate awareness. He has pioneered research on "ecogames" - games designed to engage players with climate crisis issues through playful perspectives. Raessens' recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining gaming's dual role in the climate crisis - as both a contributor to environmental problems and a potential solution. His work analyzes how games like Collapsus, SpaceBuzz, and Symbiosis create meaningful engagement with ecological issues, while also addressing the carbon footprint of the gaming industry itself. This research sits at the intersection of game studies, environmental humanities, and digital media theory. His notable recognition includes: Incentive for the development of an International Master Degree Game Studies (2011) Raessens actively supervises multiple PhD projects including 'The becoming-playful of warfare in the Netherlands' (2021-2025) and 'Experiencing the past: Bridging art, history, and young people's media environment through multisensory XR engagement' (2022-2026). He leads significant research initiatives including the NWO-funded project on "Long-term consumer and community empowerment in energy applications through inclusive Game design, Artificial Intelligence and system Modelling" (2022-2026) and previously directed the Utrecht University Graduate Programme "Game Research" (2015-2021). He co-founded and directed the Utrecht Center for Game Research (2014-2024), creating a hub for interdisciplinary game studies that connected humanities scholars with computer scientists. This center facilitated numerous collaborative projects examining the societal impact of games, from persuasive gaming to citizen science applications.
Stefania De Vincentis is an Associate Professor of History of Contemporary Art at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She teaches across multiple degree programs including History of Contemporary Art, Digital and Public Humanities, and Economics and Management of Arts and Cultural Activities. Her office is located at Malcanton Marcorà (VeDPH, second floor) where she holds student office hours on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Dr. De Vincentis earned her PhD with honors in Human Sciences from the University of Ferrara. Her educational background includes studies in video art and visual arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, the IUAV-Institute of Architecture at the University of Venice, and a Master's Degree in Cultural Heritage Management (MuSeC) at the University of Ferrara. She was a Visiting Student at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles and a fellow at the Ermitage Italia Center for Art History. Her research focuses on the intersection of art history and digital technologies, particularly examining how digital tools transform museum experiences and art historical scholarship. Dr. De Vincentis investigates digital museum applications, virtual reality approaches to art collections, and the impact of technologies like IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) on art historical research. Her work explores how AI, VR, and other digital methodologies can enhance engagement with cultural heritage while raising critical questions about the nature of digital art history as a discipline. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on practical digital applications in museum contexts, particularly at institutions like the Galleria Borghese in Rome. Her work spans from theoretical reflections on digital art history methodology to hands-on implementations of virtual reality and AI technologies for museum collections. As a founding member of the DiDiART laboratory (Diagnostics and Digital for Art) at the University of Ferrara and a member of the Venice Center for Digital and Public Humanities (VeDPH), Dr. De Vincentis actively contributes to digital humanities initiatives. She has collaborated extensively with cultural institutions including the Ferrara Arte Foundation, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Ferrara, and Estense Castle, bridging academic research with practical museum applications. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to preparing students for careers at the intersection of art, technology, and cultural heritage management. She offers specialized courses that equip students with both theoretical frameworks and practical skills for engaging with digital transformations in the cultural sector.
NAKAJIMA, Tatsuo serves as a Professor at Waseda University's School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Department of Computer Network Engineering. Holding a Doctor of Engineering from Keio University, he has been affiliated with Waseda since 1999 after positions at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (1993-1999), Cambridge University, and Carnegie Mellon University. His academic profile shows substantial research output with 433 papers and 3,338 citations on Scopus, and 7,604 citations with an h-index of 42 on Google Scholar. Dr. Nakajima's research focuses on Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, and Ubiquitous Computing, with particular emphasis on virtualization architectures for embedded environments. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in information appliances, operating systems, and persuasive computing technologies. He has developed innovative systems including SPUMONE (a composition kernel for multi-OS environments), SIGMA System, and SPLiT (a performance optimization library for multicore processors). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on enhancing reliability, security, and performance of embedded and pervasive computing systems. His work shows increasing integration of human factors, particularly in sustainable behavior applications through persuasive technology. The research spans from low-level system architecture to user-centered applications, demonstrating both technical depth and practical relevance. Nokia Research Center, Visiting Research Fellow (2005.04) Dr. Nakajima's research has produced numerous practical frameworks including SPUMONE for multi-OS environments, SPLiT for performance optimization, and persuasive applications like EcoIsland for sustainable behavior. His work on kernel monitoring, anomaly detection, and self-healing systems demonstrates strong focus on system dependability. Current research appears directed toward integrating human factors with embedded systems, particularly in environmental sustainability applications. His laboratory work centers around the SPUMONE project, a virtualization layer for multi-core embedded systems that enables multiple operating systems to coexist with minimal engineering cost. This research environment supports exploration of resource management, security monitoring, and performance optimization in embedded contexts. The work has practical applications in information appliances, smart homes, and pervasive computing environments.
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