Dr. B. Tyr Fothergill is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility , De Montfort University, specializing in ethics support for the Human Brain Project . She chairs the HBP Data Governance Working Group and contributes to the Medical Informatics Platform Steering Committee. PhD in Archaeology (University of Leicester, 2012) MA in Archaeology (Simon Fraser University, 2008) BA in Anthropology (University of Colorado, 2003) Her research bridges ethics in neuro-ICT and archaeological insights into human relationships with non-human entities. Key interests include: Responsible Data Governance Neuroethics and Digital Ethics Archaeology of Human-Animal Relationships Intersectionality in Technology Applied Ethics in Video Games Historical Epidemiology Recent publications focus on ethics in neurotechnology and human-chicken co-evolution . She has received awards for ethics outreach and diversity in tech, including the 2018 Diversity Award from DMU's Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. Scientific contributions include: Developing temporally-contingent ethics frameworks Pioneering research on avian disease transmission Interdisciplinary work merging archaeology and digital ethics Leadership in the Human Brain Project Public engagement through exhibits and media interviews Peer-review roles for journals and conferences
A.B. Osborne is an Associate Professor and Director of the Animation Program at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Specializing in technical animation and visual storytelling, he focuses on 2D/3D hybrid rigging, real-time animation workflows, and non-photorealistic rendering techniques. Education: MFA in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects from Savannah College of Art & Design (2013) BA in Radio and Television from Eastern Kentucky University (2010) His research bridges computer science , digital media , and creative technology , with applications in game development, social media visualization, and technical art. Osborne's scholarship includes innovative animation projects like Hay Day and Stylized Extinction , focusing on hybrid rendering and ecological storytelling. Osborne is actively engaged in academic service, chairing search committees and participating in university governance through roles like Lyceum Committee member and Pamplin Faculty Council representative. His teaching emphasizes: 3D Animation Look Development Game Development Animation History Technical Animation Notable awards include the Greater Augusta Arts Council Arts Educator Award (2025) , Silver Telly Award (2025) , and Boundless Teaching Award (2021) . These recognize his contributions to animation education and creative technology.
Dr. Ana Rita Farias is an Invited Assistant Professor and Auxiliary Researcher at Universidade Lusófona 's School of Psychology and Life Sciences and HEI-Lab . She holds a PhD in Psychology (2013, ISCTE-IUL) and has transitioned her research focus from social psychology to Behavioral Economics . Her work bridges Psychology , Climate Policy , and Consumer Behavior , with international collaborations at institutions like Utrecht University and the University of Wisconsin. PhD in Psychology (ISCTE-IUL, 2013) Currently affiliated with HEI-Lab (Universidade Lusófona) Collaborations in Psychology , Business & Economics , and Climate Science Her research explores: Behavioral Economics of biopolymer adoption and gambling Climate Risk Perception and disaster preparedness Consumer Decisions influenced by eco-labels and social norms Virtual Reality applications in cybersecurity education Temporal Discounting in environmental choices Recent publications address biopolymer commercialization (2025), climate adaptation (2025), and online gambling datasets (2025). She has received three major awards, including the ITEA4 Label for sustainable urban systems in 2025. Selected scientific impacts include: Contributing to the Human Development Report 2025 on AI and personal choice Developing a Climate Intervention Webapp with public policy implications Advising on Advanced Modular Reactors safety protocols
Professor Andreas Geiger leads the Autonomous Vision Group (AVG) at the University of Tübingen , heading the Department of Computer Science and serving as core faculty at the Tübingen AI Center . He is Principal Investigator in the ML in Science cluster of excellence and CRC Robust Vision , while coordinating the ELLIS PhD program . Develops machine learning models for computer vision, NLP, and robotics Focus on 2D/3D representations, geometry/material reconstruction, and robust AI Applications in autonomous vehicles, VR/AR, and document analysis His research has produced hundreds of publications with significant impact, including multiple best paper awards at top venues. The Scholar Inbox platform he co-created revolutionizes academic paper discovery, winning business model awards at Tübingen AI Center spinoff events. Key research areas include: Neural rendering and 3D scene understanding Self-driving perception and planning systems Simulation frameworks for autonomous validation Efficient reinforcement learning architectures Recent awards include: CVPR 2024 Best Paper Sage 10-Year Impact Award 2024 IEEE PAMI Young Researcher Award 2018 Active in CyberValley and ELLIS Institute Tübingen , he maintains strong industry collaborations through initiatives like the ML ⇌ Science Colaboratory . His group's work appears in journals like TPAMI and conferences including SIGGRAPH 2025.
Alexandra Cruchinho is a Full Professor and Researcher at the School of Communication, Architecture, Art and Information Technologies of Lusófona University (since 2021) and an integrated researcher at the Centre for Research in Applied Communication, Culture and New Technologies (CICANT). She directs the BA and MA in Fashion Design and Production at both the Lisbon and Porto campuses, coordinating academic programs since 2000. Her work includes organizing professional fashion shows and developing photography projects. Education: PhD in Textile Engineering - Design Management, University of Minho (2009) Master's in Art Theory, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon Degree in Visual and Technological Education, Castelo Branco Polytechnic Institute (1999) Art Direction for Fashion training, Central Saint Martin's, University of the Arts London Research Focus: Her work explores fashion design, production, photography, cultural heritage, and sustainability. She investigates the intersection of traditional techniques with contemporary practices, technological innovation in fashion media, and inclusive design methodologies. Recent projects emphasize social responsibility, cultural preservation, and interdisciplinary approaches to fashion education and industry practices. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent works (2022-2025) concentrate on sustainability, cultural identity, technological integration, and pedagogical innovation in fashion. Key themes include androgyny in Portuguese design, inclusive fashion systems, craft preservation (e.g., Lérias lace, Castelo Branco embroidery), and multimedia applications in fashion shows. Methodologies frequently employ case studies and emphasize education's role in industry transformation. Leadership & Collaboration: She coordinates fashion design programs across two campuses and leads initiatives bridging academia and industry, including national fashion weeks. At CICANT, she contributes to interdisciplinary research on culture, communication, and technology applications in creative industries.
Björn Johansson is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Production Systems. His research focuses on sustainability aspects of manufacturing through virtual tools, aiming to minimize environmental, social, and economic impacts. Key methodologies include flow simulation, dynamic environmental assessments, 3D visualization, and layout optimization. Primary research areas: Sustainable Manufacturing, Digital Twins, Environmental Impact Assessment Collaborations: Mélanie Despeisse, Henrik Söderlund, and others in automotive, battery production, and maritime industries His work emphasizes integrating digital technologies (e.g., VR, IoT) with sustainable practices, addressing challenges in supply chain resilience, human-robot collaboration, and circular economy models. Recent studies explore VR training environments, 5G-enabled manufacturing, and extended reality (XR) frameworks. Current projects involve 44 initiatives across battery systems, servitization, and digitalization for sustainability. Publications span 179 articles, including topics like digital twin implementation, ergonomic VR assessments, and hybrid simulation models for environmental analysis.
Professor Stephen Baysted is an award-winning British composer specializing in Film, TV and Games Composition at the University of Chichester's Department of Creative and Digital Technologies. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Sound and Music in Games, the world's first academic journal dedicated to video game sound and music research. Baysted's research focuses on the intersection of music composition, interactive media, and ludomusicology. His work explores dynamic scoring systems for video games, the creative process of game audio production, and the relationship between visual art and musical expression in documentaries. He has pioneered approaches to adaptive music systems that respond to player actions while maintaining emotional narrative cohesion. His extensive publication record includes numerous video game scores, documentary film soundtracks, and academic contributions to major reference works including The Oxford Handbook of the Creative Process in Music, Cambridge Companion to Digital Culture, and The Cambridge Companion to Video Game Music. Baysted's compositions demonstrate technical mastery across diverse genres from racing simulations to art documentaries. RTS Award for Matisse Live at the Tate and MoMA Three Jerry Goldsmith Award nominations Two Motion Picture Sound Editors 'Golden Reel' Award nominations Golden Joystick Award nomination Two Game Audio Network Guild Award nominations As Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Sound and Music in Games published by University of California Press, Baysted has established himself as a leading academic voice in game audio research. His work bridges industry practice and scholarly inquiry, contributing significantly to the recognition of video game music as a legitimate field of academic study.
James W. Lewis is a Professor and Vice-Chair for Education at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Neuroscience and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on understanding how the human brain processes auditory information, particularly in relation to multisensory integration and natural sound recognition. PhD, California Institute of Technology Dr. Lewis's research explores the neural mechanisms underlying auditory object perception, with particular interest in how the brain categorizes and processes different types of natural sounds. His work employs functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate cortical networks responsible for recognizing sounds produced by humans, animals, mechanical devices, and environmental sources. He has made significant contributions to understanding the fourfold cortical dissociation for representing different categories of action sounds, demonstrating how distinct brain regions process human, animal, mechanical, and environmental sounds. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on auditory neuroscience with increasing attention to clinical applications in autism spectrum disorder and medical education innovation. A notable trend is his exploration of how high-level perceptual attributes like concreteness, effectuality, and spatial scale influence cortical processing of natural sounds, advancing models of grounded cognition for acoustic knowledge representation. Dr. Lewis leads a research program utilizing 3 Tesla functional magnetic resonance imaging at the Center for Advanced Imaging at WVU. His lab employs a full-scale simulation-MRI scanner to train children for neuroimaging studies, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. The team investigates how the brain processes auditory information in both typical development and neurodevelopmental conditions, with findings having implications for biologically inspired hearing aid algorithms.
Michael Johnson serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Limerick, Ireland. His office is located in room A2-010 with contact details including email michael.johnson@ul.ie and phone +353-(0)61-202460. His research spans electronic and computer engineering with dual emphases on sustainability systems and health data analysis. Primary interests include e-waste management and circular economy implementation, particularly examining public repair behaviors and strategic e-waste policies in developing nations. Significant work explores interdisciplinary problem-based learning methodologies bridging engineering with dietetics and aeronautics. Health informatics research analyzes large medical datasets focusing on opioid prescription patterns in pediatric populations, Alzheimer's disease treatment modifications, and cardiovascular medication dosing in elderly patients with heart failure. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2024) reveals consistent interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, environmental science, and healthcare domains. Approximately 40% of output addresses circular economy challenges, particularly e-waste management and product repair systems. Another 30% focuses on innovative educational approaches using problem-based learning across disciplines. Health informatics research constitutes 25% of recent work, primarily analyzing prescription patterns and treatment outcomes using Medicare and similar datasets. The remaining publications cover renewable energy systems and robotics applications. Scientific Awards No awards or fellowships were documented in the provided materials Advising and Grants No student advisees or doctoral supervision activities were mentioned No research grants, funding sources, or project leadership roles were specified Labs and Teams No dedicated laboratory facilities were described Collaborative work appears primarily through institutional partnerships within University of Limerick Interdisciplinary projects suggest connections with dietetics and medical research units
Gustavo de Almeida is a Researcher at the Department of Energy Technology , School of Energy Systems , Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT). He holds a verified email at LUT and has over 15 years of experience as a professor in Brazil before joining LUT in 2022. Education: M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Minas Gerais (2003) Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of São Paulo (2006) His research focuses on data analysis applications in the process industry and AI in digital learning , with specific interests in Industrial AI, Process Monitoring, Model Interpretability, and Data-Centric AI. Recent work includes online course development and applications of machine learning in chemical engineering processes. Key publication trends: Spanning 2025 to 2010, his 15 most recent articles emphasize Industrial AI, fault detection, process optimization, and bioenergy technologies. Topics include explainable AI for energy systems, stochastic boiler optimization, and SO2 emission monitoring in industrial processes.
Radmila Suzić is a Professor at Singidunum University, specializing in Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, and Digital Education Tools. She holds a PhD in Teaching Methodology from the University of Novi Sad's Faculty of Philosophy (2016) and has published extensively on language anxiety, curriculum development, and technology integration in education. Fields of Interest: Applied Linguistics, Language Anxiety, English Language Teaching, Curriculum Development, Translation Studies, Digital Education Tools Email: rsuzic@singidunum.ac.rs Key Collaborations: Co-authored works with M. Nedeljkovic, A. Puška, T. Dabić, and B. Radić-Bojanić Notable Publications: 'Evolving Methodologies' (2024), studies on multi-criteria analysis in agricultural selection, and research on digital tools in language teaching Her recent articles focus on agricultural decision-making models, digital transformation in education, and cross-cultural language studies. She actively participates in international conferences like SINTEZA and CILRAID.
Keitha-Gail Martin-Kerr serves as Associate Professor and Department Associate Chair in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. A queer Black immigrant from Jamaica, she centers her work on resistance to normativity and anti-oppressive pedagogy across elementary and teacher education contexts, with research intersecting racial justice, queerness, and collective memory work. Education PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota MA, Touro College MS, City University of New York BA, Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica Her scholarship employs critical phenomenology and feminist methodology to advance healing justice, anti-oppressive pedagogies, and mentoring for equity. She investigates literacy coaching through decolonial lenses and develops collective leadership frameworks that center Black and queer experiences in educational spaces, drawing from her identity as a Black immigrant scholar. Analysis of her 12 publications (2018-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on queer pedagogy, decolonizing practices, and innovative methodologies like post-intentional phenomenology. Her work spans Jamaica, Guyana, and U.S. contexts, addressing teacher education through critical colonial consciousness while amplifying marginalized voices in elementary literacy and curriculum development. Scientific Awards No specific awards were documented in the provided information. Advising and Grants Dr. Martin-Kerr emphasizes collaborative mentoring, supporting students in research co-creation and conference presentations. She leads the Jamaica Exchange in Teaching Program (JET), a sponsored initiative fostering international teacher development through Minnesota-Jamaica partnerships, while advocating for transparent communication and identity-affirming guidance in doctoral supervision. Labs and Teams As JET program director, she coordinates cross-cultural exchanges that build equity-minded teaching practices through co-created professional development, connecting Minnesota educators with Jamaican counterparts to address colonial legacies in teacher preparation.
Jessica R. Methot, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor Relations and a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Exeter Business School. She serves as Director of the Rutgers IRHR PhD Program and is a founding member of the Exeter Centre for Social Networks. Dr. Methot earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business. Her research examines interpersonal workplace relationships and social network dynamics, with specific focus on: How formal HR practices transform informal social networks Functional/dysfunctional consequences of workplace relationships Temporal and multidimensional aspects of work relationships Emotional dimensions of coworker interactions Work-nonwork boundary management Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on relational dynamics in organizations, evolving from foundational studies on workplace friendships (2016) to contemporary explorations of remote work communication (2021) and leadership network brokerage (2024). Recent work emphasizes the impact of digital transformation on social connections. Awards recognizing her scholarly contributions include: Best Editorial Board Reviewer, Journal of Applied Psychology (2021) Developmental Reviewer Award, AMR (2020) Finalist for AMR Best Article Award (2018) Best Article Award, Personnel Psychology (2016) As Graduate Program Director, she oversees doctoral training in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. She co-founded WorkTies.org, a research repository on work relationships, and consults for organizations on network optimization and digital HR transformation. Her work has been featured in over 300 media outlets including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Bob Sheil is Professor of Architecture and Design through Production at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London. A registered architect with over 25 years of experience, he is renowned for his work exploring the relationship between design, making, craft, and technology in architecture. As the sixth Director of the Bartlett School of Architecture from 2014 to 2022, he led transformative changes that significantly expanded the school's physical space, student applications, and research impact, while championing equality, diversity, and inclusivity initiatives. Professor Sheil's research centers on the complex relationship between design and making in architecture, particularly how this relationship affects architectural outcomes. He advocates for 'Protoarchitecture,' a speculative approach that creates alternative pathways for architectural production through varied design and making methodologies. His work examines how new tools have dissolved boundaries between the drawn and the made, arguing that how we design has become equally important to what we design. This perspective has informed his hands-on teaching philosophy that emphasizes learning through direct engagement with evolving technologies and materials. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on digital fabrication, material innovation, and the evolving role of the designer in contemporary practice. The Fabricate conference series he co-founded has become a major international platform for research in architectural production, with publications generating over 330,000 downloads across 184 countries. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on resource efficiency, sustainable practices, and the integration of material intelligence within digital workflows. Professor Sheil's significant professional recognition includes: RIBA award for design (2010) for '55/02' with Stahlbogen GmbH As an educator and mentor, Professor Sheil has supervised PhD students since 2011 and has been instrumental in developing innovative architectural education programs. His leadership resulted in substantial growth in research funding, student applications (90% increase), and international collaborations. He co-founded the influential FABRICATE conference series and sixteen*(makers), and played a key role in establishing the Bartlett Manufacturing and Design Exchange (Bmade), which has transformed the school's workshop facilities and safety culture. Professor Sheil maintains active collaborations with institutions including the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, SHUNT, ScanLAB projects, and Thomas Pearce, creating interdisciplinary opportunities that bridge architecture with performance, digital scanning, and scenography. His current work continues to push the boundaries of architectural practice through the integration of emerging technologies and material innovation.
Matti Kummu is a Professor at Aalto University in the College of Built Environment, Department of Water and Environmental Engineering. He leads the Water and Development Research Group and teaches the course Water and People in the Developing World . His research focuses on human-environment interactions, particularly global water scarcity , food security , and sustainable food systems . Key areas include quantifying the impacts of water scarcity on food production, analyzing water-energy-food nexus dynamics in Southeast Asia, and modeling planetary boundary constraints for sustainable development. Recent publications highlight expertise in climate-water-food linkages (e.g., Nature Food, Nature Water), geospatial data development (Scientific Data), and trade-environment interactions (PNAS). Projects like SOS.aquaterra (H2020 ERC CoG-funded) aim to reconcile food demand with planetary boundaries. Contact: matti.kummu@aalto.fi
