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Nelly V. Litvakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithms for Complex Networks
• Applied Probability
• Stochastic Operations Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nelly V. Litvak is a Full Professor in Algorithms for Complex Networks at Eindhoven University of Technology (Mathematics and Computer Science). She works on mathematical methods and algorithms for complex networks (social networks, WWW) using random graph models. She joined TU/e as a part-time professor in 2017 after being an Associate Professor at the University of Twente since 2012. Affiliations: 4TU Applied Mathematics Institute, Data Science Center Eindhoven, CTIT Industry Partners: ABN-AMRO Bank, Philips Lighting, Thales Editorial Role: Managing Editor of Internet Mathematics Her research focuses on extracting value from network data across three areas: (1) Information extraction and prediction, (2) Mathematical analysis of network characteristics, and (3) Efficient algorithms for incomplete network data. Key topics include PageRank, HITS algorithm, random graphs, homophilic networks, and network epidemiology. Recent work (2022-2025) spans network growth mechanisms, fairness in ranking algorithms, educational pedagogy, and pandemic forecasting dashboards. She contributes to SDGs through data-driven approaches to societal challenges. Teaching activities include course development at TU/e and earlier institutions, with innovative methods for computer engineering students' statistical understanding.

Josh McDermottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Josh McDermott is a Professor in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT and an Associate Investigator at the McGovern Institute. He holds roles as Associate Department Head and Principal Investigator of the Laboratory for Computational Audition. His work bridges psychology, neuroscience, and engineering to study auditory perception, with a focus on sound interpretation, hearing impairment treatments, and machine hearing systems. Education includes a B.A. from Harvard (summa cum laude), an MPhil from University College London, and a PhD from MIT. Postdoctoral training included NYU and the University of Minnesota. Research interests encompass computational principles of sound perception, natural sound statistics, music cognition, and machine hearing. Key areas include sound localization, auditory scene analysis, and the role of generative models in perception. Recent publications highlight advancements in auditory neural networks, cross-cultural music perception, and noise schema processing. Awards include the Troland Research Award, BCS Excellence in Advising, and NSF CAREER Award. Advising includes over 20 graduate students and postdocs, with notable contributions to auditory neuroscience and machine learning. Major grants support projects on auditory models and sensory systems. The lab develops tools like cochleagram generation and headphone screening software. The Laboratory for Computational Audition operates at MIT, focusing on biological and computational approaches to hearing. Collaborations span engineering, psychology, and neuroscience to advance understanding of auditory processing.

Adrian Martinez Chavezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Photography
• Film and Video Art
• Cultural Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Adrian Martinez Chavez is a Mexican American artist, educator, and DJ currently serving as a Lecturer in Photography at Trinity College, Hartford, CT. He holds a BFA from the Hartford Art School and an MFA from the Yale School of Art. His practice spans photography, audio, video, and filmmaking, often exploring immigrant experiences through familial perspectives. Connecticut Office of the Arts Grant Greater Hartford Arts Council Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship Houston Center for Photography Grant His research interests focus on cultural preservation, Latin American diaspora narratives, and socially engaged art. Key projects include the Cumbias, Cumbias, y Más Cumbias installation, which merges historical audio archives with contemporary DJ culture to explore migration through sound. Exhibitions of his work have appeared nationally, including at Yale University, AMANITA NY, and the University of Hartford's Goldfarb Memorial Collection. His New York Times publications blend journalistic storytelling with visual documentation of human experiences.

Rebekka von Mallinckrodtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Slavery and Colonialism
• Cultural History of Sports
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rebekka von Mallinckrodt is a Professor at the Department of Early Modern History , Universität Bremen . She specializes in Early Modern European History , focusing on slavery , colonial entanglements , sports and bodily practices , and gender dynamics . Her work bridges transnational history and legal studies , examining how European societies navigated freedom and subjugation between 1650–1850. Education : PhD in History (Augsburg, 2003); Staatsexamen (Bonn, 1998); studies in Bonn, Tübingen, Rome, and Bremen. Her research synthesizes slavery studies , cultural transfer , and bodily techniques , with a particular emphasis on German regions within global contexts . She leads the VolkswagenStiftung Opus Magnum project (2023–2024) and previously directed the ERC Consolidator Grant on German slavery . Articles highlight racial dynamics , legal paradoxes , and popular sports in Germany and France . Scientific Awards include NASSH Finalist , Feodor-Lynen Stipendium , and ProFiL Mentoring . She has served on juries for DFG , VolkswagenStiftung , and ERC , and is an Ordentliches Mitglied of the Akademie der Wissenschaften Hamburg (2022–). As an advisor, she has mentored over 15 PhD and Master’s candidates , including Sarah Lentz (awarded Best Dissertation, Bremen, 2020) and Jasper Hagedorn (received multiple prizes, 2023). She directed the Institute for Historical Sciences (2017–2023) and co-founded the DFG Network on Bodily Techniques (2009–2012). Her public engagement includes exhibitions, media interviews (e.g., NDR , SPIEGEL ), and contributions to encyclopedias like Encyclopedia of Early Modern History .

Nikolaos Tziavelisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Database Systems
• Database Theory
• Query Processing and Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos Tziavelis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Basking Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz. His research bridges theoretical and practical aspects of database systems, focusing on improving real-world data processing through novel algorithmic solutions. Education: Ph.D. from Northeastern University (advised by Mirek Riedewald and Wolfgang Gatterbauer) Diploma from National Technical University of Athens, Greece Research Interests: Data Management Database Theory Query Processing and Optimization Algorithms for Big Data Integration of Machine Learning with Database Systems Publication Trends: His work emphasizes ranked enumeration, join algorithms, and query optimization, with applications in responsive database systems and machine learning integration. Key themes include theoretical foundations, practical system improvements, and algorithmic efficiency for complex data processing tasks. Scientific Awards: 2022 Google PhD Fellowship PODS 2021 Best of Recognition 2023 VLDB PhD Workshop Best Paper Award 2024 Khoury Research Award from Northeastern University Service: He has served on program committees for major conferences including SIGMOD, VLDB, PODS, EDBT, ICDE, and Northeast Database Day.

Thomas Hermannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Auditory Data Science
• Interactive Sonification
• Smart Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Hermann is a faculty member at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Engineering, leading the Ambient Intelligence Group and coordinating the Computer Science program. He specializes in sonification, auditory data science, and smart environments. Head of Ambient Intelligence Working Group Computer Science Program Coordinator Member of multiple academic advisory boards His research focuses on interactive sonification for biomedical applications, quantum systems, and smart environments. Key projects include ECG sonification for cardiac diagnosis, real-time auditory feedback in swimming, and sonic interfaces for AR cooperation. Recent publications span 2025 with Python-based sonification tools ( pya AGen ), quantum system sonification, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction monitoring. He contributes to open-access supplementary materials and interdisciplinary workshops. As a researcher , Hermann develops practical sonification frameworks like Panson for facial behavior analysis, CardioScope for portable ECG monitoring, and Base Cube One for smart environments. His work bridges academic research with industry applications.

Nathalie Pignard-Cheynelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Journalism
• Social Media Communication
• Audience Engagement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nathalie Pignard-Cheynel is a Full Professor of Journalism and Digital Communication at the University of Neuchâtel since 2020, where she leads cutting-edge research on digital transformations in journalism. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Neuchâtel (Assistant Professor, 2016-2020), University of Lorraine (2013-2016), and Grenoble 3 University (2005-2013), where she earned her doctorate in Information and Communication Sciences (2004). Doctorate in Information and Communication Sciences, University of Grenoble 3 (2004) Full Professor of Journalism and Digital Communication, University of Neuchâtel (2020-present) Assistant Professor in Digital Journalism, University of Neuchâtel (2016-2020) Lecturer in Information and Communication Sciences, Grenoble 3 University (2005-2013) Her research focuses on: Mutations in journalistic practices during digital transformations Social media usage by journalists, media, and audiences Participatory journalism and media-audience relationships Journalism and data practices Disinformation content dissemination and reception Platformization of information and algorithmic roles Digital formats analysis in journalism She has led multiple funded research projects including: PANDA (2023-2026, CHF 499,986) on pandemic data communication #sad2 (2021-2022, CHF 138,460) on disinformation architectures LINC (2018-2021, CHF 184,586) on local journalism innovation International collaborations on pandemic communication and digital media Her teaching includes: Digital technology courses for economics students NewsLab projects for journalism master's students Advanced seminars on digital media and communication Innovative journalistic format production She serves in leadership roles for: President of the Scientific Council, Initiative for Media Innovation (2018-2022) Board Member, Hirondelle Foundation (2021-present) Editorial Board Member, Cahiers du journalisme (2020-present) Qualis Commission, University of Neuchâtel (2019-present)

Cecilia R. Aragonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Centered Data Science
• Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cecilia R. Aragon is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington, where she also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Information School. She is additionally a Senior Data Science Fellow at the eScience Institute. Aragon directs the Human-Centered Data Science Lab and has made significant contributions at the intersection of human-computer interaction and data science. Her research interests focus on human-centered data science, human-centered artificial intelligence, human-centered machine learning, human-computer interaction (HCI), computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), visual analytics, aviation and astronautics sociotechnical systems, and emotion in informal text communication. Aragon's work bridges technical and social aspects of data science, particularly examining how humans interact with and gain insight from large datasets through both quantitative and qualitative methods. Aragon's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on understanding online communities, sentiment analysis, distributed mentoring systems, and the ethical implications of AI. Her work spans multiple disciplines including social computing, data visualization, and astrophysics data analysis, showing her interdisciplinary approach to human-centered data science. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) 2008 Fulbright Fellowship 2017-18 HCDE Faculty Innovator in Research Award, University of Washington, 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award, Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, 2013 Top 25 Women of the Year, Hispanic Business Magazine, 2009 Aragon has secured over $28 million in research funding from organizations including the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Energy, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Washington Research Foundation, and industry partners like Microsoft and Intel. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley (2004), an M.S. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, and a B.S. with Honors in Mathematics from Caltech. She leads the Human-Centered Data Science Lab and is affiliated with the eScience Institute, the Nearby Supernova Factory, and various research groups focused on data-intensive scientific collaborations. Her work on collaborative visual analytics systems like Sunfall has had significant impact in both academic and applied settings.

Jack Martínez Ariasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Indigenous Studies
• Andean Studies
• Latin American Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jack Martínez Arias is an Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies at Hamilton College , specializing in Indigenous and Andean Studies . His work critically examines the intersections of extractive industries , cultural production , and environmental impacts in Peruvian and Bolivian contexts. Education: Ph.D. from Northwestern University, B.A. from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. His research explores how literature , film , and cultural narratives reflect and resist extractivism , colonialism , and environmental degradation . He also investigates transculturación in Andean traditions and the role of science fiction as a tool for cultural resistance . Martínez Arias’ publications focus on Andean modernity , mining fictions , and ecocritical responses to extractive practices. His recent journal contributions span Latin American literature , film studies , and popular culture , emphasizing historical memory and social justice . Additional roles include serving on the Latin American Studies Committee and advising the Spanish Club . He is a member of the Latin American Studies Association and has taught courses on Hispanic cinema , Indigenous migration , and Spanish immersion .

• Digital Provenance
• Operating Systems
• Distributed Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Pasquier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Systopia Lab and UBC Security & Privacy Group. His research focuses on digital provenance, system auditing, intrusion detection, and performance optimization. He investigates systems security through provenance graph analysis, developing practical frameworks for intrusion detection (including PROVNET and Kairos) and provenance summarization tools. His work combines machine learning with systems research to enhance cybersecurity transparency. Recent Publications (2022-2025) Provenance-based intrusion detection systems analysis Whole-system provenance for practical security eBPF kernel extension security enhancements LLM-driven provenance summarization Research code quality assessment Scientific Awards Incredible Instructor Awards Amazon Science Research Award He supervises graduate students in systems security research and teaches courses on security & privacy and operating systems. His lab welcomes diverse students for thesis-based research opportunities.

Chen Sunمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Chen Sun is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Brown University and a part-time Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind . His research bridges computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence , focusing on multimodal representation learning, visual commonsense, and controllable video generation . He directs the PALM🌴 research lab , which explores scalable models for robotic planning, video understanding, and human activity recognition . Chen Sun earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (2016) , advised by Professor Ram Nevatia , and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Tsinghua University (2011) . His lab's work has been supported by Adobe, Honda, Meta, NASA, and Samsung , and he is affiliated with the NSF AI Research Institute on Interaction for AI Assistants . His research spans multimodal transformers, embodied agents, and physics-informed video generation . Key trends include Learning from unlabeled videos for human activity recognition Developing controllable generation techniques using motion trajectories and physics-based signals Advancing scalable frameworks for video-language tasks Scientific awards include the Brown University Richard B. Salomon Faculty Research Award and Samsung Global Research Outreach Award . He has served as Workshop Chair (CVPR 2025) , Action Editor (TMLR) , and Area Chair for top conferences like ICLR, CVPR, and NeurIPS . Chen Sun mentors a dynamic team including Ph.D. students Apoorv Khandelwal (Presidential Fellow) Calvin Luo (Research Mobility Fellow) Nate Gillman (Math Department) Shijie Wang Tian Yun (co-advised with Ellie Pavlick) Yuan Zang Zilai Zeng Zitian Tang and alumni now pursuing Ph.D. programs at Princeton, Cornell, UBC, and UNC . His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses on Deep Learning (CSCI 2470) , Advanced Topics in Deep Learning (CSCI 2952N) , and a short course on Multimodal Transformers at ICASSP 2022 and AAAI 2023 .

Kim Joo-yeonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Textile Engineering
• Materials Science
• Environmental Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kim Joo-yeon is an Associate Professor at the Department of Clothing and Textiles , Seoul National University , within the College of Human Ecology . She holds a Ph.D. in Fiber and Polymer Science from North Carolina State University, with prior Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Clothing and Textiles from Seoul National University. Research Interests focus on Textile Engineering , Nanotechnology , and Environmental Materials , particularly photocatalytic fabrics, biodegradable filters, and sustainable textile processing. Her work integrates Photocatalytic degradation of pollutants Nanoparticle functionalization Smart filtration systems Waste-to-resource strategies Publications (2022–2024) highlight innovations in Photocatalytic fabric design Bacterial adhesion control Multi-jet electrospinning MOF-based gas filters with a focus on environmental and healthcare applications. She teaches undergraduate courses in Clothing Material Evaluation and Experimental Studies , and graduate courses in Textile and Polymer Chemistry and Filter Materials . Kim leads the Textile Materials Lab , part of the multidisciplinary W.E.A.R. Lab ( Wearable Ergonomics + Anthropometrics Research ), addressing real-world challenges through textile innovation.

Lynda Jessupمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Culture
• Art History
• Cultural Diplomacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lynda Jessup is Professor of Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies in Film and Media at Queen's University's Faculty of Arts & Science. She currently serves as Vice Dean (2021-present), overseeing faculty relations across 30 departments, after previously holding Associate Dean (2014-2021) and Director of Cultural Studies (2009-2014) positions. Her research interrogates visual culture through exhibitions, museums, and art historiography, focusing on Canadian and Indigenous North American contexts within Western valuation systems. She critically examines "the national" as a category of cultural authority, with recent expansion into cultural diplomacy exploring art exhibitions' role in Canadian foreign policy. As Director of the North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative (NACDI), she leads an international network connecting cultural practitioners with diplomacy scholars. Analysis of her publication trends reveals deep integration of art history with diplomatic studies, particularly through state-sponsored Canadian art exhibitions as instruments of international relations. Her collaborative work consistently bridges academic research and policy impact, with growing emphasis on decolonization, trust-building, and critical approaches to cultural exchange in global contexts. Dr. Jessup's scientific recognition includes: Universities Art Association of Canada Recognition Award (2018) Fulbright Scholar at Rockefeller Archive Center (2010–11) Queen’s University Graduate Supervision Excellence Award (2009) Queen’s University Teaching Excellence Award (1998) Massey College Visiting Scholarship (2019-20) National Gallery of Canada Research Fellowships (2002-03, 1994-95) Her funded research demonstrates sustained leadership in cultural diplomacy, including a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (2019-25) for "The Cultural Relations Approach to Diplomacy" and MITACS Accelerate funding for Toronto's city diplomacy work. Major grants consistently address intersections of cultural policy, international relations, and visual representation through collaborative frameworks. Through NACDI, Jessup directs an international research network producing policy-shaping outputs like the "Cultural Diplomacy as Critical Practice" report series, fostering practitioner-scholar dialogue on decolonization and trust-building in global cultural relations.

John W. Kurelekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Wind Energy
• Wind Turbine and Wind Farm Aerodynamics
• Aerodynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. John W. Kurelek serves as Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University since 2024, with a concurrent Visiting Research Collaborator role at Princeton University's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. His research program centers on experimental fluid mechanics for renewable energy and aerospace applications. His academic credentials include: PhD (dual degree) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo (2021) PhD (dual degree) in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2021) MASc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo (2016) BAsc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Waterloo (2012) Research focuses on wind energy systems and aerodynamic phenomena , particularly wind turbine/wind farm aerodynamics, airfoil design, laminar-turbulent transition, and flow control. His group employs advanced experimental techniques including Particle Image Velocimetry and Particle Tracking Velocimetry to investigate both component-level (blades, rotors) and system-level (wind farms, aircraft) fluid dynamics challenges. Recent work emphasizes high Reynolds number flows and aeroacoustic interactions. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on laminar separation bubbles (35% of recent work), wind energy applications (30%), and experimental methodology development (25%). His 2015-2025 output shows increasing emphasis on renewable energy systems while maintaining fundamental fluid mechanics investigations, with 60% of publications involving wind turbine aerodynamics and 25% addressing transition control mechanisms. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Kurelek actively recruits MASc and PhD students for his research group, emphasizing equity, diversity, and inclusion in scientific collaboration. Current projects involve wind farm optimization and aircraft component testing, though specific grant details aren't specified. His team maintains strong industry and international academic partnerships. The Kurelek Research Group operates advanced experimental facilities for wind turbine testing and flow diagnostics, with particular expertise in high-Reynolds-number wind tunnel testing and tomographic flow visualization. Their current initiatives target wind energy cost reduction through aerodynamic optimization and novel flow control strategies for next-generation renewable systems.

Meera Sabaratnamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
• International Relations Theory
• Peacebuilding and Development Assistance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meera Sabaratnam is an Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Politics at New College. She previously held positions at SOAS University of London, the University of Cambridge, and the London School of Economics (LSE), where she earned her MSc and PhD. Her work focuses on the colonial and postcolonial dimensions of world politics, challenging Eurocentric frameworks in International Relations (IR) theory and practice. Education MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), Balliol College, University of Oxford MSc and PhD in International Relations, London School of Economics (LSE) Her research examines how imperial histories shape contemporary international order, with a particular focus on structural violence , epistemic justice , and anti-colonial resistance . She is currently writing a book titled Complex Indebtedness , analyzing material and moral debts in the liberal international order. Scientific Awards and Grants : Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship RF-2021-235 Co-investigator for Czech Science Foundation grant (2025-2027) on postcolonial order Previous funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Dr. Sabaratnam co-founded the Colonial/Postcolonial/Decolonial Working Group at the British International Studies Association (BISA) and serves on editorial boards of International Studies Quarterly , Security Dialogue , and Cambridge Review of International Affairs . Her methodological innovations include contrapuntal analysis and histories from below , particularly in studying the Great War's impact on southeast Africa.