جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Human-Centered Design
• Digital Ethics
• Social Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Olsson is a **Professor in Human-Centered Design** at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences and the Computing Sciences department. He leads the *Technology x Social Interaction Research Group* and the *Digital and Sustainability Transitions in Society* research platform. His work focuses on designing ICT systems that prioritize digital ethics, social sustainability, and environmental responsibility. **Research Interests**: Social technologies, sustainable design of ICT, AI-driven recruitment systems, cultural integration through technology, and the ethical implications of digital media. He employs qualitative methods and design-through-research approaches, often collaborating across disciplines like computer science and behavioral/social sciences. Current roles: Academic Director of Digital/Sustainability Transitions Platform; Head of Master's Program in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering Key projects: AIdience (AI in Journalism), Trust-M (Migrant Services), Big Match (Team Assembly), Emotions in Digital Media Teaching: Coordinates Human-Technology Interaction studies and develops courses like *Sustainable Design* and *Ethics of Technology* **Lab/Team**: Leads the *Technology x Social Interaction* group (collaboration opportunities available). Active in the *Rajapinta* interdisciplinary research community.

• Architectural Design
• Urban Planning
• Parametric Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jan Kratochvíl serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Drawing within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology, where he also holds the position of Vice-dean for BSP and MSP Studies. His academic profile spans architectural design, parametric modeling, and sustainable urban development, with active involvement in both educational and professional projects. His research interests focus on parametric design methodologies , Building Information Modeling (BIM) , and 21st-century library architecture , emphasizing sustainable practices and cultural context. Kratochvíl bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications through projects like Rekonstrukce obecních knihoven and Cesty do Benátek , exploring regional identity and digital design innovation. His publication trends reveal a consistent engagement with architectural theory (e.g., Vitruvian principles in modern contexts) and practical design solutions for residential, public, and cultural spaces. Projects frequently address sustainability, historical preservation, and community-centered design, reflecting his commitment to architecture as a socially responsive discipline. Kratochvíl teaches courses including BIM-NE Computer Skills , Parametric Design , and Marketing for Architects , while leading initiatives like Nové digitální techniky v architektonickém navrhování . His artistic outputs span realized buildings (e.g., Vila v Brně-Jundrově ), competition entries, and exhibitions such as Galerie Zdeňka Buriana , demonstrating applied research in urban and landscape design.

Jayesh Pillaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immersive Media Design
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jayesh Pillai is an Associate Professor at the IDC School of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, specializing in immersive media design, virtual reality, and augmented reality technologies. His work bridges the gap between design, technology, and storytelling, with a focus on creating meaningful user experiences in virtual environments. His research interests include: Immersive Media Design Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Visual & Interactive Storytelling Interaction Design Dr. Pillai teaches courses in Design for Virtual Reality, Immersive Media Design, Interaction Design, and Trends in Interactive Technologies at the MDes level, as well as Digital Media Technologies at the BDes level. He has developed educational content through D'Source, including "Virtual Reality: Introduction." His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on VR narrative techniques, AR educational applications, and social interactions in virtual spaces. His work explores audio-visual cues in 6DoF VR, interactive storytelling through digital game design, and the application of AR in mathematics education and vocational training. Dr. Pillai's research consistently examines how immersive technologies can enhance user experience, learning, and social connection. Dr. Pillai is the creator of "Cinévoqué," a form of responsive VR Cinema where storylines are driven by the viewer's point of interest, and has directed VR films including "Dragonfly" (2018) and "Manhole" (2022), which has been officially selected at multiple international film festivals. He leads the IMXD Lab at IIT Bombay, where his team conducts cutting-edge research in immersive media and interaction design. His work has been presented at major conferences including ACM SIGGRAPH, IEEE VR, and INTERACT.

• Marketing
• Digital Transformation
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alessandro Inversini is an Associate Professor at the EHL Hospitality Business School, part of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland. His primary role involves teaching and researching in the Department of Global Hospitality Business, focusing on marketing, digital transformation, and sustainability within the hospitality and tourism sectors. Educational Background: No explicit educational details provided in the text. Research Interests: Explores the transformative impact of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, ChatGPT) on hospitality operations and customer experience. Advocates for regenerative and net-positive approaches to sustainability in the hospitality industry. Investigates CSR communication strategies on social media and cross-cultural dynamics in tourism reviews. Analyzes digital media’s role in B2B relationships and customer-centric frameworks. Article Trends: Recent works emphasize AI-driven changes in tourism, ethical digital transformation, and CSR practices. Key themes include regenerative hospitality, cultural review differences, and leveraging social media for transformative learning. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Guided research on regenerative hospitality in Lebanon and transformative homestay experiences in Malaysia. Contributed to international conferences like ENTER2016 and EuroCHRIE 2024. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving digital tools for rural development and ethical technology integration in hospitality.

Vitor Limaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consumer Culture Theory
• Artificial Intelligence
• Biohacking
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Vitor Lima serves as Assistant Professor of Marketing at ESCP Business School's Madrid campus. His academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Schulich School of Business/York University, establishing his international research profile. PhD in Business Administration (Marketing) from IAG/PUC-Rio and Schulich School of Business/York University MSc in Business Administration from FGV/EBAPE MBA in Marketing from FGV BA in Advertising with Branding extension from ESPM Digital Marketing Strategy Executive Certificate from Harvard University Professor Lima's research explores the intersection of emerging technologies and consumer behavior through critical theoretical lenses. His work examines how biohacking, transhumanism, and AI reshape human identity and consumption practices. He investigates consumer experiences with cyborg technologies, self-tracking devices, and human enhancement, often employing enactive and posthumanist frameworks to analyze these phenomena. His research methodology frequently incorporates arts-based and speculative approaches to examine technological futures. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on posthuman consumer identities, with significant contributions to understanding biohacking cultures, NFT implications, and human-robot interactions. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges marketing, philosophy of technology, and medical humanities, creating novel theoretical syntheses for analyzing technologically mediated consumption. AMS Mary Kay Doctoral Dissertation Award AMS Review - Sheth Foundation Doctoral Competition for Conceptual Articles (ADCCA) ACR Best Working Paper Award Professor Lima actively engages with media outlets including the BBC, translating complex academic concepts for broader public discourse. His collaborations extend beyond academia into practical applications of marketing theory, particularly regarding digital transformation and emerging technology adoption. His research on biohacking and human enhancement technologies has generated significant cross-disciplinary interest, influencing both academic and industry discussions about the future of consumer experiences.

Päivi Häkkinenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Technology
• Collaborative Learning
• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Päivi Häkkinen is a **Professor and Vice Director** at the **Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER)**, part of the University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on technology-enhanced learning, particularly in collaborative problem-solving, computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), and the integration of virtual/augmented reality in education. She leads projects like the EDUCA Flagship for future education and LearnDigi , exploring digitalization in learning. Research Interests: She investigates ICT integration in education, learning analytics, and the cognitive and social dynamics of collaborative learning. Her work emphasizes remote collaboration mechanisms, digital tools for assessment, and AI-driven educational innovation. Key Projects: EDUCA Flagship: Addresses future education challenges through interdisciplinary research. LearnDigi: Examines technology’s role in knowledge construction and digitalization impacts. METEOR: Enhances transversal skills for early career researchers via teamwork methodologies. Recent Work Trends: Her publications analyze joint attention in remote collaboration, AI-human partnerships in education, and neural bases of problem-solving. She emphasizes practical applications for teachers and educators. Labs/Teams: Active in FIER and LearnDigi, focusing on collaborative learning design and technology evaluation.

• Computational Molecular Systems Biology
• Stochastic Analysis and Modelling
• Dynamical Systems in Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vahid Shahrezaei is a Professor of Biomathematics at Imperial College London's Department of Mathematics (Faculty of Natural Sciences). He holds affiliations with the Biomathematics Group, Centre for Synthetic Biology, and Mathematics in Medicine. His research focuses on Computational Molecular Systems Biology, studying cellular robustness under stochasticity and environmental noise using computational and analytical methods. Notable contributions include methods for single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis and simulation-based inference of biochemical networks. Education: PhD in Physics from Simon Fraser University (Canada), BSc/MSc in Physics from Sharif University (Iran). Career highlights include a sabbatical at the Crick Institute (2023-2024) and roles such as Diversity Champion for the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Awards include the Imperial College President Medal for Research Supervision (2017). He has led interdisciplinary grants, including a Leverhulme-funded study on noise in gene expression with Samuel Marguerat. Research Interests: Stochastic modeling, gene expression dynamics, systems biology applications Key Projects: Development of bayNorm for single-cell data normalization, studies on mycobacterial cell size control Professional Roles: BBSRC expert panel member, co-organizer of systems biology conferences His lab integrates mathematical modeling with experimental data, addressing questions in developmental biology, cancer metabolism, and microbial systems. Recent work includes agent-based modeling of environmental policy adoption and novel visualization techniques for multi-omics data.

Ming Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audio and Speech Processing
• Multimodal Behavior Signal Analysis
• Speech Synthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ming Li is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke Kunshan University's Division of Natural and Applied Science, and a Principal Research Scientist at the Digital Innovation Research Center. He holds an adjunct position as a Professor at Wuhan University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on audio/speech processing, multimodal behavior signal analysis, and applications in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Li has over 200 publications and serves on editorial boards of journals like IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech and Language Processing. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (2013). Awards include the IBM Faculty Award (2016), ISCA 5-Year Best Paper Award (2018), and Youth Achievement Award (2020). He leads initiatives in anti-spoofing countermeasures, voice conversion, and speech synthesis. Recent Courses: Random Signals and Noise Speech Recognition Data Science Key Research Contributions: Development of datasets like KunquDB, TMCSpeech, and systems for speaker verification, deepfake detection, and autism diagnosis tools. His work bridges signal processing with clinical applications, leveraging AI for social interaction improvement in neurodiverse populations.

Clara Colombattoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Vision Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Clara Colombatto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Waterloo, where she directs the Vision and Cognition Lab. She holds an honorary lecturer position at University College London and a PhD from Yale University. Her research explores how visual perception extracts social and cognitive states from others, focusing on attentiveness, confidence, and metacognition. She investigates non-biological agents like AI and the perceptual roots of social cognition, including group dynamics and moral judgment. Education: BS in Neuroscience and Philosophy, Duke University PhD in Psychology, Yale University Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University College London Research Interests: Perception of attentiveness and metacognition, social group perception, AI ethics, moral judgment, and visual cognition. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, vision science, and social psychology to understand how humans perceive other minds and interact with non-human agents. Recent Trends in Articles: Recent work emphasizes human-AI collaboration, trust in technology, and perceptual foundations of social interaction. Key themes include gaze dynamics, confidence attribution in AI, and optimal group size perception. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like Princeton University, University of Oxford, and Microsoft Research. Her team includes students working on topics like robot teleoperation and moral narratives. Labs & Teams: Leads the Vision and Cognition Lab at Waterloo, focusing on experimental psychology and computational modeling. Current projects explore metacognition in advice-taking and perceptual grouping in social interactions.

Thomas Bjørnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Qualitative Research
• Mixed Methods
• User Experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Bjørner is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He serves as Head of the Media Innovation & Game Research (Me-Ga) unit and co-founded the research network for qualitative methods (since 2007) with 40+ company collaborations. Specializes in qualitative/mixed methods for technology evaluation Teaches PhD courses in advanced qualitative methods EU expert evaluator for research grants His research focuses on gamified learning , VR for social communication , and technology acceptance studies , often addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent projects include: Audio-only VR for blind gamers Generative AI integration in education Plastic crisis awareness games Smart city implementation barriers Scientific Awards: Serious Game Competition Award (2022) International conference prizes (2020, 2018) With over 121 publications including two textbooks, his work emphasizes applied qualitative methods with improved validity in technology contexts, particularly for youth education and media research.

• Public displays
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Digital Storytelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandy Claes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Science at KU Leuven, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. She serves as a researcher in the Media Culture & Policy Lab and is a member of the DigiSoc – KU Leuven Digital Society Institute. Her roles include Co-Promotor and Promotor in various research projects, and she is an invited member of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences. Claes’ work focuses on public displays, Human-Computer Interaction, interactive storytelling, participatory design, and media design. Her research projects span topics like environmental data visualization, participatory design for science engagement, and the role of mixed reality in fostering community. Notable projects include 'Designing Interactive Data Stories to Uncover Uncertainty' and 'Aerial and Airing: Mapping Environmental Data'. Claes’ publications highlight themes such as uncertainty communication in science, immersive dome experiences, and co-creating public spectacles. She actively contributes to conferences like the EGU General Assembly and Design Research Society events. Her advising and grants involve leading multiple projects with roles as Promotor or Co-Promotor, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. She is part of the Media Culture & Policy Lab and the Digital Society Institute, exploring intersections between technology, culture, and policy.

• Art History
• Cultural Studies
• Social History of Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jim Berryman is an Affiliate in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Humanities. His research spans art history, cultural studies, and social theory, with a focus on the intersection of art, technology, and historical narratives. He explores topics such as AI-generated art, Marxist critiques of art history, and the role of documentation in conceptual art. Berryman has conducted extensive work on Australian cultural history, including studies of national identity, colonial legacies, and the historiography of art. His research interests include the social origins of art, the ethics of cultural repatriation, and the application of digital methods to art analysis. Berryman has collaborated with institutions like the University of Melbourne on projects involving Robert Menzies’ collections and has contributed to debates around museum ethics and the representation of human remains. His interdisciplinary approach bridges art history with philosophy, sociology, and technology studies. Key Themes: AI in Art, Marxist Art Theory, Australian Cultural History, Art Documentation Publications: Over 29 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2012 Collaborations: Caitlin Stone on Menzies collections, studies of Robert Hughes and Bernard Smith Berryman’s recent work examines the implications of generative AI for artistic creativity and critiques traditional historiographical frameworks. His analysis of Arnold Hauser’s theories demonstrates a commitment to reinterpreting foundational art historical narratives through contemporary lenses.

Matt Garrattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Swarm Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Matt Garratt is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Canberra), School of Engineering and IT, serving as AI theme lead for the Defence Trailblazer Universities initiative with over $200 million in funding. His primary research focuses on sensing, guidance, and control for autonomous systems within robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles. Garratt's research spans robotics, swarm intelligence, and autonomous systems with emphasis on bio-inspired navigation techniques and adaptive flight control. His work addresses critical challenges including terrain following using vision systems, landing UAVs on moving platforms, and developing self-organizing swarms. He integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to advance unmanned systems capabilities in complex environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in bio-inspired UAV navigation (particularly honeybee behavior modeling) and swarm robotics applications. His work increasingly incorporates deep learning for perception tasks while addressing real-world challenges like gas plume detection and adversarial robustness in 3D vision systems. The research demonstrates consistent progression toward practical implementation of autonomous systems in dynamic environments. Professor Garratt has secured over $7.7 million in external research funding as Chief Investigator on 33 grants. He actively mentors graduate students with scholarships available for Masters and PhD research in robotics and AI, focusing on: UAV path planning and adaptive control systems Swarm robotics collective motion optimization Bio-inspired autonomous navigation techniques Computer vision for robotic perception He co-founded the UNSW Canberra AIR (AI and Robotics) Group (AIR Lab), which drives research in trusted autonomy, swarm intelligence, and AI integration for defense applications. The lab develops practical solutions for autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world environments while maintaining ethical AI frameworks.

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret-Anne Storey is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Victoria and holds the Canada Research Chair Tier I in Human and Social Aspects of Software Engineering. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science and leads the Computer Human Interaction and Software Engineering Lab. Her research focuses on software engineering, human-computer interaction, information visualization, and collaborative work practices. Storey earned her PhD from Simon Fraser University (SFU). Her work bridges socio-technical systems, developer experience (DevEx), and the ethical integration of AI in software engineering. She has pioneered studies on remote work productivity during the pandemic, developer satisfaction, and the human-centered design of tools. Key research interests include understanding developer productivity through frameworks like SPACE (2021), analyzing code review strategies, and exploring the impact of generative AI on software engineering research. Her work often employs mixed-methods approaches and emphasizes empirical validation. Storey has been recognized with the Canada Research Chair Tier I (2020–present). Her contributions span keynote addresses at major conferences (e.g., ICSE), framework development (e.g., DASP for security practices), and interdisciplinary collaborations with organizations like Microsoft. Her research also addresses societal challenges, such as drug-checking technology and participatory culture in education. She advocates for human-centric AI in software engineering and critical questioning of AI’s societal impacts.

Jonas Beskowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multimodal Interaction
• Speech Synthesis
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonas Beskow is a Professor and Head of Division at the Division of Speech, Music and Hearing at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on multimodal interaction, speech synthesis, robotics, and human-robot interaction. He leads the Learning style variation in nonverbal behaviour for social robots and agents project as part of Digital Futures, a cross-disciplinary research center. His work involves developing social robots like the Furhat head and advancing technologies for gesture synthesis, audio-driven motion, and adaptive intelligent systems. He holds roles as Co-PI for the Advanced Adaptive Intelligent Systems (AAIS) and Adaptive Intelligent Homes (AIH) projects. His research spans robotics, computer graphics, and clinical applications such as dementia detection through multimodal patient behavior analysis. Beskow also contributes to educational initiatives, supervising courses in computer science and engineering, including degree projects in machine learning and systems engineering. Publications highlight innovations in gesture generation, speech-driven animation, and socially-aware robotics. Collaborations with institutions like Stockholm University and RISE Research Institutes drive interdisciplinary solutions. His work bridges artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and assistive technologies, emphasizing ethical and societal impacts of emerging digital systems.