جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Dragana Nikolicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Visualization and simulation tools for decision-making
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Digital twins for asset operation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dragana Nikolić is an Associate Professor in the Digital Built Environment at the School of the Built Environment, University of Reading. She serves as Co-Director for Diversity & Inclusion and focuses on decision-making processes in design and construction through advanced digital technologies. PhD in Architectural Engineering, Penn State University (2011) Master of Architecture, Penn State University (2006) Diploma in Architecture, University of Belgrade (2003) Her research explores how digital tools like building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, and virtual reality (VR) transform project delivery and education in the built environment. Key areas include: Visualization for decision-making Simulation games in engineering education Sustainable design and socio-ecological systems Human-data interaction in digital technologies Recent publications emphasize virtual reality applications for education, digital twins for sustainability, and integrating simulation games into construction curricula. She collaborates with industry leaders like Skanska and Crossrail, and her work appears in journals such as Smart and Sustainable Built Environment and Buildings. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Association Advising and Professional Roles: Dr. Nikolić supervises MSc and undergraduate dissertation projects. She contributes to academic governance through advisory roles in the Construction Leadership Council and technical committees for the European Council for Computing in Construction.

• Media Education
• Inclusive Education
• Digital Learning Environments
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anna-Maria Kamin is a Professor of Educational Science with a focus on Media Education in School Inclusion at Bielefeld University . She serves as Dean of Studies and chairs multiple committees including the Teaching and Student Affairs Commission and Quality Improvement Commission . Her work bridges digital education and inclusion across diverse settings. Professorship : Educational Science, Media Education Projects : SHUFFLE (Digital Accessibility), BiLinked (Teaching Innovation), LeadCom (Digital Leadership) Affiliated Centers : Center for Childhood and Youth Research (ZKJF) Research interests span inclusive media education , digital learning environments , and open educational resources (OER) . She explores how digital technologies can address heterogeneity in classrooms and support equitable access for marginalized groups. Recent publications highlight trends in VR-based nursing education , parental digital mediation , and cross-sector inclusive pedagogy . Her work emphasizes systematic reviews of digital media impacts and interdisciplinary frameworks for teacher training. Leadership roles include subproject management in initiatives like PrimOER (OER for inclusive teacher training) and GO (family digital skills). She also leads the Quality Improvement Commission and serves as representative for students with disabilities .

• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
• Cognitive Ergonomics
• Eye-Tracking Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erik Billing is a researcher at the University of Skövde , actively contributing to the School of Informatics and affiliated with the Interaction Lab (ILAB) . His work focuses on human-robot interaction (HRI), cognitive ergonomics, and extended reality (XR) applications in industrial and educational contexts. Research Pillars : Human-Robot Interaction, Cognitive Ergonomics, Eye-Tracking, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Digital Human Modeling Key Projects : RO-LIV (social robots for elderly), EWASS (industrial HRI), OKAVIM (XR competency) Funding : Supported by AFA Insurance and Vinnova grants His recent work includes investigating body language in social robots, expectation formation in HRI, and gaze-based worker behavior prediction. Dr. Billing serves as editor for SweCog conference proceedings and contributes to VR/XR motor learning research.

Paula Rushtonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wheelchair Skills Testing and Training
• Wheelchair Confidence Assessment
• Assistive Technology Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paula Rushton, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal. Her research focuses on wheelchair skills testing and training, confidence assessment, and development of assistive technologies for mobility training. She has contributed to knowledge translation initiatives through the Wheelchair Skills Program and educational toolkit development. B.Sc. Biology and Psychology, Mount Allison University (1993) M.Cl.Sc. Occupational Therapy, University of Western Ontario (1999) Ph.D. Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia (2010) Post-doctoral Fellowship, University of Montreal (2014) Her current research projects include integrating wheelchair service delivery education into university programs, developing educational resources for therapists, and reducing evidence-practice gaps in wheelchair skills training. Articles highlight applications of virtual technology, caregiver burden analysis, and outcome measure validation. She collaborates with the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center and Marie-Enfant Rehabilitation Center. Contact: paula.rushton@umontreal.ca . Website: SMART Wheelchair Network .

Ayşenur Dayanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Basic Clinical Nursing Skills
• Physical Examination
• Intensive Care Nursing
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ayşenur Dayan is a Researcher at the Department of Nursing , Antalya Bilim University . She holds a Master's degree and is currently pursuing her doctorate at the Department of Fundamentals of Nursing , Akdeniz University Health Sciences Institute . Bachelor's Degree: Akdeniz University Master's Degree: Akdeniz University (2022) Her research focuses on basic clinical nursing skills , physical examination , intensive care nursing , and nursing education methodologies . She has explored innovative approaches like virtual reality for skill development and gamification in nursing curricula. Her work also addresses patient loyalty , sociotropic personality traits in caregiving, and healthcare accessibility for migrants. Her recent studies examine care bundles in nursing, inovative practices in intensive care, and technology-enhanced education models . She has contributed to systematic reviews on virtual reality applications and historical nursing contexts like the Crimean War's influence on Florence Nightingale.

Maaike Harbersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Ethics of AI
• Design of Interactive Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maaike Harbers serves as Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Society at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Creating 010 knowledge center and holding a senior lecturer position in the Creative Media and Game Technologies program. Her work bridges AI ethics and design, focusing on responsible integration of intelligent systems through ethical consideration of design choices across process, product, and context. Her academic background includes: PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Utrecht University (2011) Dual master's degrees: MSc in Artificial Intelligence and MA in Philosophy from the University of Groningen (2006) Professor Harbers investigates how designers can responsibly treat AI as design material by addressing ethical implications throughout development cycles. Her research emphasizes value sensitive design , privacy preservation , and power dynamics in sociotechnical systems , developing practical methods like boundary objects and Socratic dialogue to facilitate ethical reflection. Current projects include the Design in the 21st Century and Data Driven Society initiatives within the Creating 010 Privacy Lab. Her publication trajectory (2018-2024) reveals concentrated efforts in operationalizing responsible AI through design interventions, particularly addressing multi-stakeholder dialogue frameworks, power relation materialization, and value tensions in media recommenders. This work demonstrates consistent application of design research methods to translate ethical principles into context-specific AI development practices across media and smart city domains. Scientific Recognition: No awards or fellowships were documented in source materials As an educator, she leads the 'betrokken technoloog' (engaged technologist) curriculum direction, embedding ethical competencies in student training. While specific grant details remain unlisted, her project leadership indicates active research funding engagement. She mentors through design-focused coursework though no formal advisees are named. She actively contributes to the Creating 010 Privacy Lab and collaborative projects including 'Design in the 21st Century' and 'Data Driven Society', working with multidisciplinary teams of designers, ethicists, and technologists to develop practical frameworks for ethical AI implementation in real-world contexts.

Ïo Valls-Ratésمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Virtual Reality
• Public Speaking
• Second Language Acquisition
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Ïo Valls-Ratés is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark. They hold a PhD in Oral Communication from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2023) and a PhD in Language Sciences. Their research focuses on virtual reality (VR) applications for public speaking training, exploring how VR impacts voice modulation, body language, and anxiety reduction. They also specialize in educational tools for improving oral communication skills among teachers and students. Assistant Professor, Centre for Industrial Electronics (2023–present) Project lead for VirtuVoce (2023–2024) and collaborator on Oralitat (2018–2021) Active in VR-based speech training, prosody analysis, and teacher development programs Key research areas include Virtual Reality , Public Speaking , and Second Language Acquisition . Their work emphasizes nonverbal communication, stress reduction, and intergenerational charisma dynamics. Recent articles analyze the correlation between voice and body language in VR environments and the efficacy of self-guided VR training for students. Collaborations span Denmark, the Netherlands, and Spain, with external partnerships in educational technology. Media coverage highlights their contributions to VR for speech anxiety, educational gaming, and tools like VirtuVoce , which empower students' voices through immersive simulations.

Claudia Schnellböglمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Virtual Reality in Education
• Teacher Training
• Digital Media in Foreign Language Teaching
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia Schnellbögl is a researcher at the Professorship for English Teaching Methodology at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, focusing on the integration of digital technologies in foreign language education. She actively contributes to the Bamberg Graduate School of Teacher Education (BaGraTEd) and participates in international research networks like WERA-IRN Extended Education . Education: Secondary school teaching certification in English and Psychology (2017-2023), including Erasmus+ internship in Belgrade B.A. in European Studies (2014-2017), with semester abroad in Warsaw funded by GFPS scholarship Research interests center on virtual reality applications, teacher training, digital media in foreign language teaching, and lesson planning frameworks. Her work explores immersive technologies' impact on global education and sustainable development pedagogy. Recent publications address VR-based teacher development, XR implementation in English teaching, and e-portfolio evaluation models. She has presented at international conferences including CALICO 2025 and Language Education for Sustainable Development 2025. Scientific awards: Recipient of GFPS scholarship for academic exchange in Central/Eastern Europe Professional engagement includes organizing the TEFL lecture series on digital age education and conducting workshops on taboo topics in EFL instruction. She actively participates in academic societies such as DGFF and CALICO .

• Clinical psychology
• Public health
• Lifestyle intervention (nutrition and exercise)
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Robyn Moffitt is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Deakin University, with appointments in the Faculty of Health and the SEED - Lifespan Strategic Research Centre. She serves as Course Director for the fourth-year H452 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and H650 Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) programs. PhD, Psychology (Flinders University, 2010) Master of Psychology (University of Adelaide, 2004) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Flinders University, 2002) Dr Moffitt's research spans clinical psychology, mental health, and public health with a focus on compassion-based interventions for chronic illness management, perinatal health, and body image. Her work applies acceptance and compassion-based approaches (ACT, CFT) to special populations including perinatal women and elite athletes. Key areas include self-compassion, self-criticism, perfectionism, and emotion regulation. Her recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate expertise in Chronic disease management Compassion-focused interventions Sport psychology Body image and eating disorders Digital education tools Psychological mechanisms Dr Moffitt has received multiple teaching awards including the Vice Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching (2020, RMIT University) and is a Fellow with AdvanceHE. She supervises doctoral candidates in areas spanning gestational diabetes, dissociation after sexual victimization, and dialectical behavior therapy for eating disorders. She contributes to research networks including the Mind-Body Research in Health Laboratory Deakin Network Against Gendered Violence Intervention Sciences research theme and serves as Associate Editor for Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.

• Self-regulated learning
• Cognitive psychology
• Metacognition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nathalie Huet is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the CLLE Laboratory (Cognition, Languages, Languages and Ergonomics), UMR 5263-CNRS, University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès. She serves as Director of the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Ergonomics within the Faculty of Psychology and holds leadership roles as Co-Scientific Manager of the CLLE Language and Cognitive Processes team and Co-Facilitator of the Education-Learning theme at CLLE. Her research centers on self-regulated learning models, examining relationships between cognitive, metacognitive, motivational variables and emotions in traditional and digital learning environments. She investigates virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality applications (including Hololens 2) in academic and professional learning contexts, with emphasis on healthcare training for nurses and surgeons. Additional research strands include the use of AI aids like ChatGPT in learning processes and memory optimization factors related to language learning from an embodied cognition perspective. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on embodied learning approaches in language education and memory research. Her work on embodied phonology methods for middle school English learners demonstrates significant impacts on pronunciation training and language acquisition. The PAC-PICL project represents a major contribution to embodied language teaching methodology, while her investigations into the "midscale disagreement problem" in psycholinguistic ratings have important methodological implications for cognitive science research. Professor Huet has supervised numerous doctoral students whose research aligns with her interests in self-regulated learning, embodied cognition, and educational technology. Her advisees have explored topics ranging from epistemic emotions in surgical training to cognitive investigations of pedagogical innovations and embodied approaches to language acquisition. She has secured various funding sources for these projects, including CIFRE partnerships with organizations like AFPA and SIMFORHEALTH. As Co-Scientific Manager of the Language and Cognitive Processes team at CLLE, Professor Huet leads interdisciplinary research that bridges cognitive psychology, linguistics, and educational technology. Her leadership in the CLLE Laboratory has fostered collaborations between psychologists, linguists, and ergonomists, creating a research environment focused on understanding human cognition in real-world educational contexts.

Banu Aysolmazمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Business Process Management
• Digital Innovation
• Data Analytics
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Banu Aysolmaz is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Information Systems group within the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences school. She is affiliated with EAISI and actively supervises PhD candidates Paola Lara Machado, Montijn van de Ven, and Ginger Korsten. Her research focuses on business process management , digital innovation , and the integration of intelligent systems with organizational processes. She explores how organizations develop data analytics capabilities and align business models with operational processes. Her work includes process model visualization techniques like animation and virtual environments. Recent publications emphasize greenhouse gas emission management , network-based business models , and capability maturity models for data analytics. Her research spans process mining , sustainability in production , and critical success factors in digital transformation projects. Scientific Awards I3E 2024 Runner-up Best Paper Award Marie Curie Individual Fellowship NWO Creative Industry Grant (2020) Banu is involved in educational activities including Design of service operations , Business process management , and Green and digital transformation: sustainability in the era of AI . She contributes to academic peer-review for journals like International Journal of Production Economics and European Conference on Information Systems .

Sanghoon Parkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Technology
• Instructional Design
• Motivational Design in Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sanghoon Park serves as Associate Professor and Learning Design and Technology program coordinator at the University of South Florida's College of Education. He teaches graduate courses including 'Current trends of Instructional Technology,' 'Interactive Media,' and 'Motivational Design in Learning Technology,' focusing on creating optimal learning environments through integrated teaching, research, and service. His research centers on enhancing educational experiences through instructional design and emerging technologies. Primary focus areas include motivational interventions for online learners, multimedia technology in K-16 STEAM education, and applications of augmented reality, virtual simulations, and AI-chatbots. This work drives innovations in learning experience design while addressing challenges in engagement and accessibility across diverse educational contexts. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in immersive technology applications for teacher training, AI-driven student support systems, and motivational design frameworks. Key thematic clusters include VR/AR simulation development, cognitive load management in immersive environments, and chatbot implementations for academic advising and regulatory support. Dr. Park's scientific recognition includes: Multiple Outstanding Publication awards from AERA and AECT Crystal award and Best Practice award Immersive Learning award and Young Researcher award USF Innovation in Online Design and Teaching award (2023) He has mentored approximately 100 doctoral students and over 200 master's/specialist students while coordinating USF's Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology. Current grant activities include Florida Department of Education-funded projects on civics literacy excellence through emerging technologies, alongside international collaborations with South Korean researchers on virtual teaching simulations and Learning Experience Analysis (LxA) frameworks. Dr. Park actively collaborates within USF's College of Education and maintains international research partnerships, particularly with Korean institutions. He contributes to professional communities through leadership roles in AECT, AERA, and AACE, including editorial boards, program committees, and special interest group coordination focused on advancing educational technology research and practice.

Crystal Marajمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Cognitive Psychology
• Education & Training
• Game-based Technologies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Crystal Maraj is an Assistant Research Professor at the Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She earned her Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) from UCF after completing a Bachelor's in Psychology and an M.S. in Modeling and Simulation. Dr. Maraj leads the Realistic Assessment of Performance in Devices (RAPID) Lab, focusing on evaluating VR/AR technologies, robotics, and simulation-based training systems for military and healthcare applications. Her work emphasizes human-systems engineering, usability testing, and statistical analysis to improve training platforms. Ph.D., Modeling & Simulation, University of Central Florida Research interests: Cognitive Psychology Education & Training Game-based Technologies Human-computer Interaction Human-in-the-loop Simulation Development Medical Simulation & Training Robotics Simulation-Based Training Usability Testing Areas of Expertise: Augmented Reality (AR) Virtual Reality (VR) Lab and Field Experimentation Design Statistical Data Analysis Mixed Reality IRB Process and Procedures

Tyler Bellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 3D video communications
• High-speed high-resolution 3D imaging
• Virtual reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tyler Bell, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Iowa, where he also serves as a faculty member of the Public Digital Arts cluster and a research affiliate of the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. He directs the Holo Reality Lab, focusing on immersive 3-D technologies. Education PhD in Computer Engineering, Purdue University, 2018 MS in Human Computer Interaction, Iowa State University, 2014 BS in Computer Science, Iowa State University, 2012 Research Interests Bell’s research spans high-quality 3-D video communications, high-speed high-resolution 3-D imaging, virtual and augmented reality, human-computer interaction, and multimedia compression on mobile devices. His work integrates advanced sensing, real-time compression, and user-centric design to create immersive, bandwidth-efficient experiences. Publication Trends From 2024 back to 2016, Bell’s publications reveal a steady trajectory in 3-D data compression, neural encoding methods, VR/AR training systems, and assistive technologies. Recent 2024 papers emphasize AI-driven compression and educational VR, while 2022–2020 works focus on foveated and variable-precision depth encoding, holographic conferencing, and mobile 3-D capture. Earlier studies concentrate on structured-light calibration and high-dynamic-range 3-D sensing. Awards & Honors Research Excellence Award, Iowa State University Innovation of the Year Finalist, TechPoint Mira Awards (2018) Labs & Teams Bell leads the Holo Reality Lab , which develops real-time 3-D imaging and streaming technologies for mobile AR/VR applications. His interdisciplinary collaborations include the Public Digital Arts cluster and the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, fostering cross-cutting research in digital arts and computational biology.

Sam Qorbaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication technology
• Digital media studies
• Computer graphics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam Qorbani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at MacEwan University's Faculty of Arts and Science. His expertise spans communication technology, digital media studies, and virtual reality applications in education. Research focuses on human-centered computing and immersive learning environments Key projects: ScienceVR framework, VR medical training systems, and AR chemistry education tools Recent publications highlight his work in developing virtual simulations for STEM, physics, and chemistry education, emphasizing accessibility and cognitive engagement. His research bridges computer science with educational innovation through advanced visualization techniques.