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Haiyang Aiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corpus Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Second Language Acquisition
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Haiyang Ai is an Associate Professor in the Literacy and Second Language Studies program at the University of Cincinnati's School of Education. His research applies corpus linguistics and natural language processing to investigate second language acquisition, writing complexity, and bilingual language processing. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from The Pennsylvania State University (2015), an M.A. in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2006), and a B.A. in English from Shaanxi Normal University (2003). Dr. Ai's research spans corpus linguistics, natural language processing, second language acquisition, and computer-assisted language learning. He specializes in compiling and analyzing native and learner corpora to develop intelligent language learning systems and investigate lexical/syntactic complexity in L2 writing. His methodological approach integrates computational tools with theoretical linguistics to address practical language teaching challenges. His recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on lexical bundles in professional communication, automating complexity measurement in Chinese, speech perception mechanisms in bilinguals, and grammatical puzzles in English learning. These works bridge corpus-based analysis with psycholinguistic experimentation across diverse subfields including morphosyntax, pragmatic competence, and cognitive processing in L2 acquisition. Dr. Ai has secured multiple University of Cincinnati grants including three CECH Faculty Development Grants ($2500 in 2017-2018 for verb-noun collocation research, $2000 in 2016-2017 for corrective feedback tools) and the NCFDD Faculty Success Program ($3250 in 2017), all supporting his development of computational language learning resources.

Xiaobo Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Medical Imaging
• Machine Learning Applications in Neurology
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Xiaobo Li is a Professor in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Aided Geometric Design from the University of Birmingham and a B.S. in Automation from Nanjing University of Aeronautics, their research bridges computational methods with neuroimaging and psychiatric disorder analysis. Ph.D., University of Birmingham (Computer Aided Geometric Design, 2004) B.S., Nanjing University of Aeronautics (Automation, 1999) Dr. Li’s work focuses on applying machine learning and graph theory to understand brain network abnormalities in conditions like ADHD , schizophrenia , and traumatic brain injury . Their studies analyze structural-functional connectivity , reward processing , and gut-brain axis interactions using fMRI , fNIRS , and diffusion tensor imaging . Recent publications highlight their development of tools like the GAT-FD MATLAB toolbox for brain network analysis and their exploration of multimodal MRI in schizophrenia diagnosis. They also investigate the neurobiological effects of photobiomodulation and vision therapy interventions.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Reinforcement Learning
• Evolutionary Computation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Tim Rocktaschel is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Computer Science at University College London (UCL), where he has been working since 2018. He was promoted to Professor in October 2023, having previously served as an Associate Professor (2021-2023) and Lecturer (2018-2021) at the same institution. His educational background includes a Doctorat from University College London (2017) and a Diplom Informatiker from Humboldt-Universitat Berlin (2012). Rocktaschel's research focuses on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on reinforcement learning, evolutionary computation, and open-ended learning systems. His work explores how AI systems can learn more efficiently through better exploration strategies, environment design, and the integration of language models with reinforcement learning frameworks. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward developing more efficient and generalizable AI systems. The research spans unsupervised environment design, prompt engineering for self-improving systems, exploration strategies in reinforcement learning, and the application of language models to enhance policy learning. His work often bridges theoretical AI concepts with practical implementations, as evidenced by tools like GriddlyJS for reinforcement learning development. Rocktaschel maintains an active presence in the AI research community with numerous publications in top venues including NeurIPS, ICML, and the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research. His work on zero-shot generalization, pragmatic understanding in language models, and open-ended learning environments has garnered significant attention in the field. He is actively involved in developing tools and datasets for the AI community, such as the large-scale NetHack dataset, which provides a complex environment for testing reinforcement learning algorithms. His research continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence, particularly in creating systems that can learn and adapt in complex, open-ended environments.

Stephen Gundleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film History
• Television Studies
• Cultural History
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Stephen Gundle is Professor of Film & Television Studies at the University of Warwick, where he is based in the Faculty of Arts Building. His research focuses on cinema as a social practice and industry, with particular expertise in Italian film history, cultural politics, and the star system. He has led multiple AHRC-funded research projects examining Italian cinema, political leadership, and historical representation. Professor Gundle's research interests span film and media history, cultural and political history, and the interplay between cinema, politics, and consumption in Italy from the Fascist period to the present. He has made significant contributions to understanding the Italian and European star system, the concept of glamour, mass culture under Fascism, the Italian Communist Party's cultural policies, and representations of political figures like Mussolini and Berlusconi in film and television. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary cultural theory. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Italian cinema's relationship with politics, consumer culture, and national identity. Gundle has extensively examined the Italian film industry's development, the role of producers, and the representation of political figures across different historical periods. His scholarship demonstrates particular strength in analyzing how cinema both reflects and shapes cultural values, political ideologies, and social transformations in Italy. Professor Gundle has supervised numerous PhD projects on Italian cinema topics including the Italian magazine industry and cinematic imaginary, Italian silent cinema, Visconti's politics and aesthetics, Italian film stardom, and ruralism and modernity in Italian cinema. He has served as principal investigator on three major AHRC research projects, most recently exploring the role of women workers in the Italian film industry between the 1940s and 1980s in partnership with the Cineteca di Bologna.

Charles L. Leavitt IVمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature
• Italian Film Studies
• Fascism and Resistance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Charles L. Leavitt IV is the William Payden Associate Professor of Italian and Film at the University of Notre Dame, serving as Director of Graduate Studies in Italian. His research focuses on modern and contemporary Italian literature and film, with specialties in post-war cultural history, Fascism/Resistance studies, and minoritized cultures. He co-directs the Primo Levi Digital Commentary project and holds affiliations with the Kellogg Institute for International Studies and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. Leavitt’s work has been honored with major awards, including the 2020 AAIS Visual Studies Book Prize for Italian Neorealism: A Cultural History and the 2022 Society for Italian Studies Essay Prize. Education: Ph.D. (Literature), M.A. (Italian Studies), and B.A. (Comparative Literature) from the University of Notre Dame and University of Oregon. His teaching spans Italian literature, cinema, and comparative studies, with a focus on post-war and contemporary contexts. He organizes the Italian Research Seminar and Modern Roads to Rome lecture series, and serves on editorial boards for Italian Studies , Italianist , and Annali d'italianistica . Key research areas include Italian Jewish culture, African American-Italian cultural intersections, and the legacy of Fascism. His current book project examines African American soldiers’ roles in Allied-Occupied Italy. Leavitt’s scholarship bridges film, literature, and history, emphasizing transnational cultural flows and Italian contributions to global culture. Award-winning educator, Leavitt has received teaching excellence awards from the University of Reading and University of Notre Dame. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining close textual analysis with broader historical and cultural frameworks to explore identity, memory, and resistance in 20th-century Italy.

Patrick Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Perception
• Aging and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Face Identification
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Patrick Bennett is a Professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University , focusing on visual perception, aging, and cognitive neuroscience. His research explores how aging affects visual processing mechanisms, face identification, and perceptual learning. Key Research Areas : Aging effects on vision, Face processing, EEG dynamics, Biological motion perception, Perceptual learning Recent Publications : Analyzed visual crowding in older adults (2025), Investigated 3D target detection mechanisms (2024), Studied face mask impacts on emotion recognition (2023) Teaching : Instructs advanced statistics and research design courses for psychology students. His work combines computational methods with behavioral experiments to understand neural processing changes across the lifespan.

Hakan Karatekeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural History
• Ottoman Empire
• Modern Turkey
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hakan Karateke is the Kanuni Süleyman Professor for Ottoman and Modern Turkish Studies at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. He has taught at UChicago since 2009 and serves as Admissions Chair. His research focuses on Ottoman cultural history, philology, and the evolution of Turkish language and historiography. Ph.D., University of Bamberg (1998) His methodological expertise bridges philology and historical analysis, emphasizing textual interpretation and contextual reconstruction. He is currently working on a monograph about 19th-century Ottoman historiography and a multi-year project tracing the cultural history of the Ottoman Turkish language. Recent publications include analyses of Evliya Çelebi’s travel account construction, Ottoman anti-Judaism discourse, and protocol evolution. He co-edits two major academic series: 'Ottoman and Turkish Studies' (Academic Studies Press) and 'The Ottoman Empire and its Heritage' (Brill). His courses cover Ottoman cultural history, language studies, and Near Eastern empires. Research themes span: Ottoman historiography transformation Language perception shifts Inter-ethnic relations Manuscript analysis Political rhetoric Ceremonial studies

• Decolonial Politics
• Anticolonial Praxes
• Political Sociology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Navtej Purewal is Professor in Anticolonial and Decolonial Politics and Praxes at the Decolonising Arts Institute, University of the Arts London (UAL), a position she joined in 2024. Prior to this, she was Professor of Political Sociology and Development Studies at SOAS, University of London (2019–2024) and Deputy Director of the SOAS South Asia Institute (2014–2019). She has also held academic positions at the University of Manchester and served as a visiting chair at the University of Sydney. Her work bridges the social sciences, humanities, and arts, with a strong focus on decolonial praxis and critical development studies. Her educational background includes a PhD in International Development from Lancaster University, an MA in South Asia Area Studies from SOAS, and a BA in Political Science from Vassar College. She is fluent in English and Punjabi, enabling deep engagement with South Asian communities and scholarship. Navtej's research centers on the intersections of coloniality, development, identity, and social justice. She critically examines how structures of power, shaped by imperialism and inequality, are reflected and challenged in society. Her work emphasizes gender, caste, religion, and bordering processes, particularly in the Punjab region and its diaspora. She advocates for the use of art and creative methods to visualize and confront systemic injustices. Her recent projects include AHRC-funded initiatives such as 'Border Crossings'—which uses virtual reality to explore Partition memory among the UK South Asian diaspora—and 'GRID Heritage,' a network that amplifies marginalized voices in cultural heritage through craft, textiles, and performance. These projects reflect a consistent trend in her scholarship: interdisciplinary, community-engaged, and committed to decolonizing knowledge production. Scientific awards and honors mentioned include: AHRC/UKRI India Fellowship Multiple AHRC grants for interdisciplinary research British Academy grant for research on sexual and gender-based violence in Indian universities She has advised postdoctoral researchers and collaborated with leading scholars such as Dr. Eleanor Newbigin, Prof. Raminder Kaur, and Prof. Parul Dave-Mukherji. Her grants reflect a sustained commitment to funding impactful, socially engaged research. Navtej is also involved in developing educational resources for critical teaching on 1947 and its legacies. She is a key member of the Decolonising Arts Institute, a research hub dedicated to challenging colonial epistemologies and fostering anticolonial practices through art and scholarship. Her leadership in projects like GRID Heritage and Border Crossings underscores her role in building collaborative, transnational research teams focused on justice, memory, and cultural transformation.

Chen Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Chen Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He holds a PhD from Nanyang Technological University and a B.Eng from the Beijing Institute of Technology. His research focuses on robotic perception, vision, and learning, emphasizing algorithm development for autonomous systems. He is affiliated with the Spatial AI and Robotics Lab (SAIR Lab) and serves as an Associate Editor for The International Journal of Robotics Research (IJRR) and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RA-L) . His work spans neuro-symbolic AI, SLAM systems, and reinforcement learning for robotics. Dr. Wang's research interests include creating efficient algorithms with theoretical guarantees, open-source distribution, and real-world validation. He has contributed to areas like visual navigation, few-shot detection, and robot autonomy frameworks. His educational background in electrical engineering and robotics underscores his expertise in bridging theory and practical applications. Notable contributions include the iWalker framework for humanoid robots, AirSLAM for visual SLAM, and SuperPC for 3D point cloud processing. His editorial roles and conference service (e.g., CVPR Area Chair) reflect his leadership in the field. The SAIR Lab under his direction advances spatial AI, robotics, and autonomous systems through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jennifer V. Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Sexuality
• Visual Culture
• Memory Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jennifer V. Evans is a Professor of History at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. from McGill University, an M.A. from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. from SUNY Binghamton. Her research focuses on queer German history, visual culture, and the intersection of sexuality with memory and space. She leads the SSHRC-funded 'Populist Publics' project analyzing digital misinformation and has held fellowships from institutions like the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Royal Society of Canada. Her major works include Queer Life After Fascism (2023) and Life Among the Ruins (2011), exploring post-war queer subcultures and photographic ethics. She co-edited Queer Cities, Queer Cultures (2013) and authored groundbreaking articles on Nazi-era sexuality and digital Holocaust memory. Evans supervises graduate students in transnational German history and collaborates internationally on projects like the 'George Mosse Lectures.' Education: B.A. McGill, M.A. Simon Fraser, Ph.D. SUNY Binghamton Awards: Konrad Adenauer Prize (2023), SSHRC Insight Grants (2019, 2013, 2003), Royal Society Membership (2016) Key Projects: 'Populist Publics' (social media analysis), 'A Short History of Drag' (2026 Mosse Lectures) Her teaching spans undergraduate courses on authoritarianism and graduate seminars on social theory. She mentors over 20 doctoral and master's students, many recognized with university awards. Evans' work bridges visual culture and queer historiography, emphasizing ethical engagement with marginalized histories.

Laila Shereen Sakrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Art & Technology
• Media Theory/Practice
• Algorithmic Culture
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Laila Shereen Sakr is an Assistant Professor of Film & Media Studies and Faculty Affiliate in Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She co-founded Wireframe, a digital media studio focusing on critical game design, data visualization, VR/AR, and digital activism. Her research explores algorithmic culture, media theory/practice, and feminist Middle East studies through creative coding, data visualization, and immersive worldbuilding. Key projects include the VJ Um Amel data-body and R-Shief software system. Education: PhD in Media Arts + Practice (USC), M.F.A. in Digital Arts (UC Santa Cruz), M.A. in Arab Studies (Georgetown). Research interests span technocultural intersections, digital humanities, and global human rights. Her work examines social media's role in shaping virtual political identities and has been exhibited globally (e.g., SF MoMA, Jordan National Gallery of Art). She co-edits Media Theory and After Video , and collaborates with MIT's Global Media Technologies & Cultures Lab. Publications analyze Arab Spring media dynamics, digital dissidence in MENA, and feminist digital praxis. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal , Science , and The Guardian . Her creative research bridges art and activism, emphasizing open-source Arabic localization. Current projects explore the ethical implications of data-driven narratives in post-revolutionary contexts.

• Cultural studies
• Literary studies
• Language studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Seth Graham is an Associate Professor at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), University College London. His academic journey includes a PhD in Russian literature from the University of Pittsburgh (2003), preceded by MA (1994) and BA (1990) degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. He has held teaching roles at the University of Washington and a post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University before joining SSEES in 2006. Research interests span cultural studies, literary studies, language studies, and cinema studies, with a focus on Russian/Soviet cultural history, humor, satire, and cinematic representation. His work examines Soviet-era cultural policies, post-Soviet identity formation, and the role of laughter in political resistance. He also organizes student cultural activities involving Russian popular music. His recent publications explore topics like Stalinist cultural control, post-Soviet cinematic narratives, and the role of humor in authoritarian regimes. Notable works include analyses of Soviet film comedy and studies on satire in Putin’s Russia. Despite no listed scientific awards, his contributions to Slavic studies are recognized through his extensive publication record and academic appointments. Advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided texts. Labs/teams: None explicitly mentioned. His work primarily involves individual and collaborative academic writing within SSEES frameworks.

Krista Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African Diaspora Art History
• Caribbean Visual Culture
• Photography and Archives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krista Thompson is the Mary Jane Crowe Professor of Art History at Northwestern University, affiliated with the Department of Black Studies and the Department of Performance Studies. She is on leave for the academic year 2024–25. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary art and visual culture of the African diaspora and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on photography, archives, and lens-based practices. Thompson holds a Ph.D. from Emory University (2002). Thompson’s work interrogates how African diasporic perspectives expand art history, particularly through her theories of 'shine' and 'Afrotropes.' She has curated exhibitions such as Developing Blackness and En Mas’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean . Awards include the Charles Rufus Morey Award (2016), Guggenheim Fellowship (2024–25), and membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023). She founded the Institute of the Unarchived, supporting Caribbean photographic archives. Current projects include Refracting Light: Tom Lloyd and the Effect of Art Historical Disregard and The Evidence of Things Not Captured , examining photographic absence in Jamaica.

Vanessa Bowdenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human factors
• Applied psychology
• Visual perception
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vanessa Bowden is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Science at The University of Western Australia. She serves as Graduate Research Coordinator for the School, Deputy Director of the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology program, and Co-Director of the Human Factors and Applied Cognition Laboratory. Her academic credentials include a PhD from The University of Western Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems from the University of South Australia. Dr. Bowden's research expertise spans multiple domains within human factors and cognitive psychology. Her primary research interests include: Human interaction with technological systems Automation design and human-automation interaction Driver distraction and transportation safety Cognitive processes in complex work settings Situation awareness and workload management Prospective memory in applied contexts Her recent research has focused on understanding how humans interact with automated systems across various domains, from driving to air traffic control. Dr. Bowden has developed computational models of human decision-making with automated advice and has investigated the impact of automation transparency on operator performance. Her work has important implications for designing safer technological systems that optimize human performance. Dr. Bowden has received significant research funding, including an Australian Research Council Discovery grant (2024) for $924,198 for "A Unified Computational Model of How Humans Use Automated Advice" and multiple Department of Defence grants. Her research has been published extensively in top-tier journals in human factors and cognitive psychology. She has supervised numerous research students and currently accepts PhD and other Higher Degree by Research students. Dr. Bowden teaches several courses including Psychology of Training (PSYC5573), Industrial and Organisational Psychology (PSYC3309), and Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology (PSYC3318).

• Comics Studies
• Graphic Novels
• Cultural Memory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Maaheen Ahmed is a faculty member at Ghent University , affiliated with the Department of Literary Studies and research groups 20cc - Twentieth-Century Crossroads and CMSI - Cultural Memory Studies Initiative . Her work spans comics studies , cultural memory , and children's literature , with a focus on the 19th-21st centuries , Belgium , Western Europe , and North America . She employs comparative analysis , iconography , and textual studies . Her recent articles address children in comics , historical revisionism , and comics as a medium . Projects like The Networked Author (2023–2026) and Children in Comics (2017–2018) highlight her dedication to digital comics and childhood studies . Collaborations with researchers such as Benoit Crucifix and Eva Van de Wiele emphasize trauma , gender , and ecological narratives . Key themes include comics' affective power , historical memory , and intercultural exchanges .