Visual Long-term Memory Professors and Supervisors

Jagna Janickaمشاهده پروفایل

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Academy of Fine Arts in WarsawPoland

Dr. Jagna Janicka is a Professor and Head of the Department of Film Scenography Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. As a distinguished costume and set designer, she has made significant contributions to Polish theater, film, opera, and ballet productions. She is a member of the Polish Film Academy and has collaborated with renowned directors including Agnieszka Holland, Krzysztof Zanussi, Peter Greenaway, and Wojciech Smarzowski. Dr. Janicka's research and creative work focuses on visual narrative construction, historical reconstruction in performance, and the relationship between space and dramatic action. Her expertise spans contemporary film design, historical period accuracy, and the psychological dimensions of set and costume design. She has developed specialized knowledge in Polish historical cinema, particularly representations of key periods in Polish history from the 1920s Gdynia port construction to WWII narratives. Her extensive filmography demonstrates consistent excellence across diverse genres and periods, with particular strength in historical dramas requiring precise visual reconstruction. Her work on 'The Last Family,' 'The Clergy,' and 'In Darkness' represents the pinnacle of contemporary Polish film design, showing her ability to create visually compelling environments that enhance narrative depth and historical authenticity. Chicago International Film Festival Award for Best Set Design for 'The Last Family' Multiple Polish Film Awards (Orzeł) for 'The Spanish Woman,' 'The Clergy,' and 'In Darkness' Ludwik Theater Award 2002 for Best Set Design for 'Idiota' in Kraków Gdańsk Mayor's Theater Award 2008 for Costumes for 'Rigoletto' Award for Set Design for 'Europy? Mikrodramatów' at IV All-Polish Festival of Contemporary Dramaturgy Dr. Janicka has maintained long-term artistic partnerships with Poland's leading theaters including the National Theatre, Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Helena Modrzejewska National Old Theatre in Kraków, and numerous opera institutions. Her designs have appeared in over a dozen major film productions that have gained international recognition and festival awards. As department head, she shapes the next generation of Polish scenographers through her leadership in academic programs focused on both traditional and innovative approaches to visual storytelling.

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Michał Mijalskiمشاهده پروفایل

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Adam Mickiewicz UniversityPoland

Michał Mijalski serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Communication at Adam Mickiewicz University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism in Poznań. His academic foundation includes a Master's degree in journalism and social communication (specializing in sports journalism and sports management) from the same faculty, and a BA in journalism and social communication from the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Journalism and Political Science. Professional experience spans national and regional media roles across socio-political and sports editorial offices. His educational credentials: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Social Communication, University of Warsaw Master of Arts in Journalism and Social Communication (Sports Journalism & Management), Adam Mickiewicz University Research focuses on media discourse analysis, political communication, and mediatization of politics, with particular expertise in nonverbal communication, linguistic pragmatics, and rhetoric. His work examines how media shapes political narratives and social integration through systematic content analysis. Recent publications demonstrate consistent methodological rigor in election monitoring and geopolitical conflict reporting. His 12 publications (2014-2019) reveal evolving research trajectories: early work centered on Polish election coverage standards (2014-2015), expanding to geopolitical analysis of Ukraine-Crimea events (2015), then incorporating sports sociology (2016-2019). Methodologically, he combines quantitative content analysis with qualitative discourse studies, often utilizing CATI studios and eyetracker technology. Key thematic threads include media bias detection, narrative framing in crises, and sports as social policy tools. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available materials. Dr. Mijalski coordinates no graduate students per available records but teaches diverse courses including Internet Psychology, Football in Social Policy, and state/organization fundamentals. His practical media experience informs pedagogy through real-world case studies. Former research coordination for National Broadcasting Council projects demonstrates applied policy relevance. He maintains active institutional engagement through the Scientific Circle of Economic and Social Policy at Adam Mickiewicz University, plus memberships in the Polish Society of Social Communication and Polish Society of Social Policy. Previous affiliation with University of Warsaw's Media Research Laboratory involved implementing commissioned research projects using specialized studio and eye-tracking equipment.

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Andrea Rappمشاهده پروفایل

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Technical University of DarmstadtGermany

Prof. Dr. Andrea Rapp is a Professor at the Institute of Linguistics and Literature , Technical University of Darmstadt , specializing in Digital Humanities , Computational Philology , and Medieval Studies . She serves as Managing Director of the Institute and Vice President for Scientific Infrastructure (2017–2019), with extensive roles in academic administration, including Senate Representative for Appointment Procedures and member of the Graduate School Topology of Technology. Research Focus: Digital philology, medieval text corpora, digital editions, and lexicography. Teaching: Courses in Digital Humanities, Middle High German, and medieval literature since 2011. Projects: Leadership in initiatives like TextGrid and the Darmstadt Model Edition. Publications span 20+ years, emphasizing digital methodologies, manuscript studies, and interdisciplinary applications of XML encoding, textual criticism, and historical linguistics. Her work bridges traditional philology with computational tools, contributing to sustainable digital research infrastructures. Academic Leadership: She chairs the Scientific Advisory Board of the Marbach-Weimar-Wolfenbüttel Research Association and co-founded the TextGrid Association, while serving on DFG committees and the Academy of Sciences and Literature in Mainz.

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Timothy Rickerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of South DakotaUnited States

Working Memory
Cognition
Attention
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Timothy Ricker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Dakota, where he conducts research on working memory, cognition, attention, and perception. His work combines behavioral experimentation, mathematical process modeling, and Bayesian estimation to investigate how visual sensations transform into robust working memories and the mechanisms of forgetting during multitasking. He teaches courses related to cognition and statistics, framing the brain as a computer and life as probabilistic events. Education: Ph D, Psychology, University of Missouri, 2013 MA, Psychology, University of Missouri, 2009 BA, Psychology, Michigan State University, 2006 Ricker's research focuses on short-term consolidation in working memory, examining how fleeting sensory representations become durable memories. His lab investigates boundary conditions for cognitive load effects, the relationship between working memory and multitasking, and how memory representations change across different tasks. Using computational models, his team differentiates fine-detail and categorical-gist memory representations, with recent work challenging traditional views that multitasking causes forgetting—instead proposing it prevents standard memory creation processes. His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward understanding memory consolidation mechanisms, with increasing emphasis on computational modeling approaches like drift diffusion modeling. Recent work explores the relationship between working memory and long-term memory, the impact of mind-wandering on cognitive performance, and translating laboratory findings to everyday cognitive functioning. Scientific Awards: Arts & Sciences Faculty Travel Grant, College of Arts & Sciences, University of South Dakota (2022) Arts & Sciences Faculty Travel Grant, College of Arts & Sciences, University of South Dakota (2023) Arts & Sciences Faculty Travel Grant, College of Arts & Sciences, University of South Dakota (2024) Ricker has secured substantial grant funding including a $1.5M award from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2025-2030) for his Bayesian Neurocomputational Model of Cognitive Change in Multiple Sclerosis. His research program is supported by diverse funding sources including the Swiss National Science Foundation and the Center for Brain and Behavior Research at USD. He directs the Memory & Attention Laboratory at USD, which employs behavioral experiments, eye tracking, pupillometry, and computational modeling to study fundamental memory and attention processes. The lab has developed a distinctive focus on translating laboratory findings to everyday cognitive functioning and understanding suboptimal cognitive performance in daily life contexts, moving beyond traditional ideal observer models.

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Chris Orietمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ReginaCanada

Dr. Chris Oriet is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina. He concurrently serves as Associate Dean, Planning and Programs, for the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. His academic appointment is firmly rooted in cognitive psychology with a focus on experimental methodologies. Dr. Oriet earned his Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. His educational background established the foundation for his research in human information processing and visual cognition. His research program investigates face learning and recognition mechanisms, attentional limitations in perception, and the effects of experience on visual processing. Key contributions include demonstrating how within-person variability contributes to durable face learning, establishing that statistical summary representations facilitate visual short-term memory retention, and developing the single lineup paradigm for eyewitness identification research. His work bridges theoretical cognitive models with real-world applications in forensic psychology. Analysis of Dr. Oriet's recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory focusing on face processing systems (2021-2024), attention capture mechanisms (2017-2020), and statistical representation in visual cognition (2016-2023). His research consistently examines how humans process complex visual information under attentional constraints, with particular emphasis on facial identity representation and its implications for eyewitness testimony. Dr. Oriet has secured competitive research funding from NSERC, including a current Discovery Development Grant (2023-2025) supporting his work on within-person variability in face memory. His research program demonstrates sustained productivity with consistent publication in top cognitive psychology journals. He directs the Regina Integrative Cognitive Experimentation Lab, which employs rigorous experimental approaches to investigate visual perception and memory. The lab's current work focuses on face-space modeling, attentional capture phenomena, and applications of cognitive principles to eyewitness identification procedures, maintaining strong connections between basic research and practical forensic applications.

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Gesine Krügerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ZurichSwitzerland

Prof. Dr. Gesine Krüger is a distinguished Professor of History at the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Zurich. She serves as Chair holder with her office located at Karl Schmid-Strasse 4, CH-8006 Zürich. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with African history, colonial studies, visual culture, and decolonization methodologies. Her research interests span African history with particular focus on South Africa and Tanzania, colonial history, visual history and photography, gender studies, art history, and decolonization studies. Krüger's work demonstrates how historical methodology can be applied to contemporary issues of representation, memory, and knowledge production. Her recent research has centered on the SNF-funded project 'Objekt – Text – Bild. Verflochtene Wissensproduktion in Hans Himmelhebers Archiv zwischen Kunst Afrikas, Ethnologie und globalem Markt,' which resulted in the 'Look Closer' exhibition at the Museum Rietberg (March-September 2023). This project explores how knowledge about artistic production in Africa emerges, examining the roles of African actors and perspectives in knowledge production. Her scholarly contributions include significant work on visual history, particularly regarding historical photographs in Tanzania, and critical examinations of colonial legacies in Swiss institutions as seen in the 'Blinde Flecken: Zürich und der Kolonialismus' project. Supervised Eliane Kurmann's award-winning dissertation 'Fotogeschichten und Geschichtsbilder. Zur Verwendung historischer Fotografien in Tansania' (2023) Supervised Gioia Jöhri's master's thesis that won the 2025 Annual Prize of the Swiss Social Archives Contributed to 'The Attentive Stranger. Mats Staub - Conversations & Long-Term Projects' (2025) Organized the international conference 'Reworking the Archives. Hans Himmelheber and African Artists' (April 2023) Professor Krüger actively contributes to public discourse through lectures, media appearances, and participation in academic events such as the Humanities Colloquium HS 25 with her lecture 'Un/seeing Race: Aesthetic, Experience and 'Thinking Style'' and the Right Livelihood Lecture where she introduced human rights defenders Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman.

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Nicole Sara Simpkinsمشاهده پروفایل

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Macalester CollegeUnited States

Nicole Sara Simpkins serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Art in the Art & Art History Department at Macalester College, where she teaches Drawing and Printmaking courses. An interdisciplinary artist, her practice spans printmaking, drawing, writing, and installation work exploring cultural-ecological entanglements and healing processes. Her research interests include: Interdisciplinary Printmaking Techniques Eco-Art and Environmental Consciousness Healing Through Artistic Practice Book Arts and Material Culture Grief Processing and Memory Studies Simpkins' artistic trajectory reveals deepening engagement with ecological themes and embodied healing. Recent work emphasizes large-scale, time-based projects like her decade-long 'GRIEF' drawing series (2019-2029) and the Mississippi River-focused 'THE LAY OF THE LACK OF THE LAND' book project. Her practice increasingly integrates traditional printmaking with textile arts, found materials, and organic elements to create immersive installations. Notable achievements include: 2024 and 2019 Minnesota State Arts Board grants 2022 Mcknight Fellowship in Printmaking 2023 Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute fellowship Residencies at Women's Studio Workshop, Mass MoCA, and Vermont Studio Center As an educator, she has taught at Macalester College, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, University of Wisconsin—Stout, and Indiana University. She shares professional expertise through workshops like 'Applying to Artist Opportunities,' helping emerging artists navigate funding landscapes and develop resilience.

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Manissa Maharawalمشاهده پروفایل

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American UniversityUnited States

Manissa Maharawal is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at American University's College of Arts and Sciences. A cultural anthropologist and critical geographer, her research focuses on eviction, race, displacement, and the spatial and temporal dynamics of contemporary urban social movements. Her educational background includes a PhD (2017) and MPhil (2013) in Anthropology from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a BA (2005) from Sarah Lawrence College. Dr. Maharawal's research examines historical and contemporary struggles for social justice in cities, with particular focus on tech-led gentrification and housing justice movements. Her work employs digital humanities methodologies, oral history, and participatory mapping to document urban change and resistance. Her scholarly output reveals a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research bridging anthropology, geography, and urban studies, with recurring themes around spatial justice, digital activism, and community resistance to displacement. Her publications span academic journals and public-facing media outlets, demonstrating a commitment to engaged scholarship. Susan Garfinkel Prize in Digital Humanities (American Studies Association) Alternative Geography Award (American Association of Geographers) Her research has been funded by prestigious organizations including The American Council of Learned Societies, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the New York Council for the Humanities, the Wenner-Gren Foundation, and The Center for Place Culture and Politics. She is the co-founder of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project's Narratives of Displacement and Resistance project, which creates a living archive documenting neighborhood and personal histories of displacement.

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Jorge Franganilloمشاهده پروفایل

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University of BarcelonaSpain

Jorge Franganillo is a Professor and researcher at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, where he coordinates the Master's Degree in Digital Content Management since 2023. He belongs to multiple teaching collectives including GIDD, CAV, CSM, GCD, and Contracted teaching staff. His international experience includes teaching positions at Hochschule der Medien (Stuttgart), Fachhochschule Kärnten (Villach), Jan Amos Komenský University (Prague), University of Dubrovnik, University of Bucharest, and Polytechnic University of Valencia. Dr. Franganillo holds a Doctorate in Information and Communication. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications across various international contexts in the field of information science and audiovisual media. His research spans several interconnected domains focused on the evolving digital landscape. Franganillo investigates how individuals manage personal information across multiple devices and platforms, examining the psychological aspects of digital organization. He explores the application of artificial intelligence in content creation, particularly analyzing both the opportunities and ethical challenges presented by generative AI technologies. His work on digital formats management addresses the technical and organizational challenges of preserving digital information over time. Franganillo also contributes significantly to the field of clear language communication, particularly through his analysis of the ISO 24495-1 standard for plain language in official communications. His research on television nostalgia and segment programming reveals how audiovisual archives are being creatively repurposed in contemporary media. Franganillo's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of emerging technologies with information management practices. His work increasingly focuses on AI applications across multiple domains - from library science to media production - while maintaining a critical perspective on ethical implications. He has expanded his research to include analysis of digital communication clarity in public administration and the psychological impact of AI-generated content on media consumers. His scholarly output shows a consistent pattern of addressing timely issues at the forefront of information science and digital communication. As coordinator of the Master's Degree in Digital Content Management, Franganillo guides numerous student projects and research initiatives. He has participated in significant European projects including eMEDia (2013-2017) and CRISH (2017-2018), demonstrating his capacity to secure and manage substantial research funding. His work with the UB DIBA Chair of Applied Communication to Public Administrations highlights his commitment to knowledge transfer between academia and public institutions. Franganillo actively participates in the Research Center for Information, Communication and Culture (CRICC) and the Teaching Innovation Group in Communication and Audiovisual Media (In-COMAV). These affiliations provide collaborative frameworks for his research and enable him to integrate theoretical insights with practical applications in educational settings. His involvement in these research groups facilitates interdisciplinary approaches to complex information challenges in contemporary society.

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