جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Elis Dafyddمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Welsh Literature
• Poetry Studies
• Translation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elis Dafydd is a Lecturer in Welsh at Bangor University's School of Welsh, with affiliations to Canolfan Bedwyr and the Vice Chancellor's Office. His research focuses on Welsh literature, translation, and cultural studies. He has authored and edited several books, including studies on John Rowlands and R. Williams Parry, and contributed to peer-reviewed journals. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural preservation, emphasizing ethical translation and historical exploration. Education: No explicit details provided. Research interests include Welsh poetry, biographical studies of literary figures, and the intersection of nature and literature. Recent publications explore 19th and 20th century Welsh authors, translation ethics, and cultural documentation. His activities include invited talks on Cynghanedd (Welsh poetic form), workshops, and media contributions to BBC Radio Cymru. Advising includes supervising Price, A.'s doctoral thesis on John Rowlands. Collaborations involve editorial leadership in anthologies and cross-disciplinary projects.

• Environmental Art
• Social Dynamics in Visual Art
• Contested Spaces
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerald Davies is a Senior Lecturer at the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at Lancaster University. He teaches studio practice elements in Fine Art courses (Art 100, Art 260/360) and supervises MA and PhD students exploring drawing's interdisciplinary potential. His research focuses on social, spatial, and contested environments through visual art, often mixing architectural and crowd dynamics with themes of institutional control and environmental change. Education : Sculpture degree from Wolverhampton University, MA in Painting from the Royal College of Art. Notable residencies include Durham Cathedral (1987/88) and the Fulbright Scholarship-funded study at Purdue University (1990/91). He has received multiple awards, including the John Minton Prize (1984) and Royal College of Art Drawing Prize (1981). His work is held in public collections like the Victoria & Albert Museum and Purdue University. Research Trends : Recent works like Crowds and Power and Flood Story analyze institutional spaces and environmental displacement. Projects such as Artist's Notebooks and Caves push drawing into speculative territories. Collaborations include the Visual Intelligences (V.I.) project, funded by AHRC/HEFCE, which explores material/technological intersections in art. Scientific Awards : AHRB Small Grant Award (2004) AHRB Research Leave Award (1999) Fulbright Scholarship (1990/91) John Minton Prize (1984) Jerwood Drawing Prize (2000) Advising & Grants : Supervises practice-based PhD students investigating drawing's role in medicine, urban marginality, and Kurdish displacement. Grants secured include £4,900 from AHRC and £9,000 from AHRB. His work spans Visual Intelligences , Artists Notebooks , and the embryonic Cave project testing drawing in extreme environments. Labs & Teams : Co-founder of the Visual Intelligences (V.I.) research group, which collaborates internationally on exhibitions, conferences, and publications. Advises students in the Drawings Mobility collective, exploring drawing's evolving frontiers in interdisciplinary contexts.

• Bilingual Language Development
• Cognitive Psychology
• Attention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Welsh is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Carson-Newman University. She holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Florida Atlantic University, with prior degrees including an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Northern Illinois University and a dual B.S. in Psychology and B.A. in Spanish from Olivet Nazarene University. Her research focuses on bilingual language development, attention mechanisms, and perceptual processes. Dr. Welsh teaches courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, and Statistics. She actively uses SPSS syntax in her academic work. Professional roles include directing institutional effectiveness initiatives, ensuring academic program evaluation and accreditation standards at the university. Personal interests include family life, archery, board gaming, and reading young adult literature. She resides in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

Changjing Shangمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Artificial Intelligence
• Fuzzy Systems
• Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Changjing Shang is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science, Aberystwyth University. He holds a BSc from National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) and a PhD from Heriot-Watt University. His primary research focuses on fuzzy systems, rule interpolation, robotics control, and machine learning applications in computer vision and autonomous systems. Key research interests include: Fuzzy Rule Interpolation and its applications in robotics Unsupervised learning and deep learning techniques Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) navigation and tracking Data compression and neural representation optimization Medical imaging analysis and environmental forecasting systems Recent work emphasizes advancements in AI-driven solutions for: Dynamic fuzzy rule interpolation frameworks Person re-identification through contrastive learning UAV motion planning and active interaction control Efficient neural network compression techniques He has secured significant research funding including: Newton International Fellowship (2022-2024) Welsh Government funded projects (2017-2020) focusing on robotics control and big data applications Dr. Shang was recently elected as a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2025) recognizing his contributions to computational intelligence and robotics research.

Qiang Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Fuzzy Systems
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Qiang Shen is a Professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Business and Physical Sciences at Aberystwyth University. He holds several prestigious fellowships, including the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Learned Society of Wales. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, fuzzy systems, machine learning, and their applications in remote sensing, medical imaging, and robotics. He leads projects funded by organizations like the British Council and Welsh Government, addressing challenges in data-driven decision-making and automated systems. Shen's academic career includes roles as Chair of the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 Subpanel for Computer Science and Informatics. He has authored over 348 publications, with notable contributions in fuzzy rule interpolation, deep learning, and sensor data analysis. His work has been recognized with the IEEE Fuzzy Systems Pioneer Award (2024) and media coverage for innovations in robotics and environmental monitoring. Key research interests include fuzzy systems, pattern recognition, and interdisciplinary applications in health and environmental sciences. He supervises doctoral students in areas like federated learning, deep learning models, and remote sensing image processing. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing knowledge interpolation and sustainable technology solutions.

Daniel Cunliffeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Minority Languages and Technology
• Social Media Analysis
• Natural Language Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel Cunliffe is an Associate Professor (Research and Development) at the University of South Wales, based in the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. He holds a BA (hons) in Computing and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on the intersection of minority languages and information and communications technology (ICT), particularly exploring how digital tools and platforms can support minority language preservation and revitalization. Education: PhD, University of Edinburgh BA (hons) Computing and Artificial Intelligence, University of Sussex Teaching Responsibilities: IS0S363 Web Development Fundamentals IS1S461 Designing and Implementing Interactive Systems IS2S566 Team Application Project and PPE IS3S664 Advanced Internet and Mobile Computing IY4T710 MSc Project His research investigates minority languages in the digital age, including their presence on platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Key themes include social media dynamics, natural language processing for under-resourced languages, and the economic and policy aspects of minority language technology. Recent projects include developing a Welsh Natural Language Toolkit and analyzing the market for Welsh-language mobile applications. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding minority languages in digital contexts, with works featured in journals like New Media & Society , Computer Speech & Language , and book chapters in The Palgrave Handbook of Minority Languages and Communities . No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. He advises MSc projects and collaborates on innovative language technology initiatives.

Sion Tetlowمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Social Care
• Public Health
• Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sion Tetlow is a Researcher at Cardiff University's Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, affiliated with the Health, Care, and Well-Being Research and Innovation Group. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the Open University (2017) and an MSc in Social Science Research Methods from Cardiff University (2015). His research focuses on social care, public health, education, and marginalized communities, emphasizing policy impact and third-sector evaluations. Education: PhD in Sociology: Unruly School Spaces: an ethnographic exploration of Year Eight student experiences of space, gender and well-being in a South Wales secondary school (Open University, 2017) MSc in Social Science Research Methods (Cardiff University, 2015) Research Interests: Social care and third-sector evaluative research Children and young people's well-being Public health interventions and policy Marginalized community advocacy Collaborations & Projects: CASCADE research centre at Cardiff University Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care Systematic reviews on social prescribing, family resilience, and voluntary sector impacts Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary teams focusing on health and social care integration, including collaborations with the WCVA and PROSPERO.

Owen Pickrellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Epilepsy Genetics
• Healthcare Data Analysis
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Owen Pickrell is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at Swansea University Medical School and a consultant neurologist specializing in epilepsy. He leads the Swansea Neurology Biobank and Genetics of Familial Epilepsy Projects, focusing on epilepsy genetics, healthcare data analysis, and natural language processing (NLP) applications in clinical research. His work bridges clinical neurology with advanced data methodologies, particularly leveraging routinely collected healthcare data and computational tools to improve epilepsy research and patient outcomes. Dr Pickrell collaborates across disciplines, including genomics, epidemiology, and AI-driven data extraction from clinical records. Research interests include exploring genetic risk factors for epilepsy subtypes, health disparities in neurological disorders, and optimizing NLP for clinical decision-making. He has supervised postgraduate research projects on neuroinflammation in multiple sclerosis and genetic influences on epilepsy outcomes. His clinical practice and research emphasize translating data-driven insights into improved patient care, with a focus on Wales-based cohorts and population-level health studies. Dr Pickrell is fluent in Welsh and actively contributes to academic teaching, overseeing modules such as Pharmacogenomics and Neuroanatomy. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with publications spanning high-impact journals like Nature Genetics and The Lancet Public Health.

Aaron M. Lettمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Clinical Sciences
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aaron M. Lett is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Imperial College London's Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction within the Faculty of Medicine. He serves as pathway lead for Diabetes and Obesity and co-pathway lead for Human Nutrition on the MRes Clinical Research programme. He is also Director of Postgraduate Taught Courses, Director of the Student Research Network Hub, and Director of the Food Student Research Network at Imperial College London. His research focuses on food and pharmacological intervention in non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes and obesity, alongside clinical educational research in research skill development and the Teaching-Research-Practice Nexus. Affiliations: Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, Food Student Research Network His academic positions include roles since 2018, with additional non-academic credentials as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2019. Languages spoken include English (fluent), Welsh (conversational), and Spanish (Latin American). Dr. Lett's educational contributions extend to teaching on modules such as Critical Appraisal and Research Project, emphasizing skill development for transitioning students into independent clinical researchers. He advocates for an immersive, scenario-based learning approach, exemplified by grant-writing workshops simulating real-world research processes.

• Clinical Sciences
• Neurosciences
• Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Owen is a Clinical Professor in Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Medicine at Imperial College London’s Department of Brain Sciences (Faculty of Medicine). He leads the Clinical Studies division at the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility, which bridges laboratory discoveries to clinical treatments. His research focuses on the mitochondrial 18kDa Translocator Protein (TSPO), exploring its roles in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., MS, Alzheimer’s) and pulmonary vascular disorders. He also contributes to medical education via Pharmacology teaching at the Imperial Medical School and directs the MRES in Clinical Research program. Key affiliations include the Centre for Advanced Therapeutics, Immuno-Pathology Network, and Section of Neurology. He chairs critical committees: North West London Integrated Formulary (2.6M patients) and Subregional IVIG stewardship across 6 NHS Trusts. His work integrates clinical practice (20% time in acute medicine) with translational research, emphasizing TSPO as a potential drug target and imaging biomarker. Research interests span neuroinflammation, imaging technologies (PET, MRI), and therapeutic development. Recent work includes WAND multi-modal brain datasets, MS pathology analyses, and TSPO’s role in microglial biology. He collaborates on open-source neuroimaging tools like the Welsh Advanced Neuroimaging Database.

Ffion Evansمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Drama
• Theatre Directing
• Performance Studies
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ffion Evans is a Senior Lecturer in Drama, Theatre, and Performance at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and Language , where she leads the Drama, Film, Media, and Journalism programs. A Professional Theater Director since 2011, she specializes in Contemporary New Plays , Site-Specific Performances , and Theatre for Children and Young People . Fluent in Welsh and English, she bridges academic and professional practice through community collaborations.

• Sustainability of Rural Communities
• Welsh Language Policy
• Migration Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ellen Bonner is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Bangor University , affiliated with the Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (LPIP) for Rural Wales . Her research focuses on the sustainability of rural communities , examining the interplay between economic factors , migration decisions , and the Welsh language . She holds a PhD in this area and has contributed to significant projects like the Maritime Challenge Fund and Arfor program . Education: PhD in Economy, Migration, and Minority Languages (2025) Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (2021) MA in Community Development (2017) BA in Fine Art (2006) Her work combines qualitative data analysis , literature reviews , and policy engagement , including presentations to the Welsh Government and participation in international conferences like the 4th International Migration and Mobility Conference . She also serves as an Associate Lecturer at the National Welsh College . Scientific Awards: Best Presentation at 22nd Rural Entrepreneurship Conference (2025) Martin Rhisiart Scholarship (2020)

Christopher Savilleمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Social epidemiology of mental health
• Geographical inequalities in health
• Identity and health interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Christopher Saville is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sports Science since 2015. Originally from London, he has been based in Bangor since 2002 after completing his undergraduate psychology studies there. His research focuses on how social identities and geographical contexts influence physical and mental health outcomes. Key research areas include: Legacy effects of Welsh coal mining on contemporary health patterns Social determinants of anabolic steroid use among men Identity-based health disparities in minority language communities Political event impacts on mental well-being His publication trends show consistent focus on social epidemiology , health inequalities , and mixed-methods research combining survey data with health surveillance. Notable collaborations include projects in Appalachia and Welsh prisons . He actively contributes to public health policy through presentations to government bodies and media engagement.

Awel Vaughan-Evansمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Bilingualism
• Language Co-activation
• Neuroaesthetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Awel Vaughan-Evans is a Reader in Psychology at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sports Science, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Health. She serves as Assistant Pro Vice-Chancellor and holds Principal Fellow status at the Higher Education Academy (2023). Her educational background includes a BSc, MSc, PhD, and Senior Fellow recognition from the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on bilingual cognition, neuroaesthetics, and language-brain interactions. Primary interests include: How languages co-activate in the brain during processing Neuroscientific investigation of bilingualism using ERPs and eye-tracking Perception of poetry and music through neurocognitive frameworks Art-based therapeutic interventions Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on bilingual cognition, language processing mechanisms, and neuroaesthetics. Recent work examines how external cues influence language selection, while earlier research explores syntactic transfer between languages and neural responses to poetry. Methodologically, her work employs electrophysiological measures, eye-tracking, and behavioral experiments across multilingual contexts. Awards and fellowships: Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research in bilingualism and language acquisition, with current PhD students including Gwennant Evans-Jones. She leads dissertation modules and organizes courses in research methods and neuroaesthetics, all offered bilingually in Welsh and English.

• Service Operations
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Six Sigma
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Maneesh Kumar is a Professor of Service Operations and Pro Dean for Technology, Systems and Data at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University . He also holds an honorary Visiting Professor position at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board , reflecting his interdisciplinary work in healthcare operations and digital innovation. His research focuses on Operational Excellence , particularly in the integration of Lean Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, Big Data Analytics, and Circular Economy models . His work spans sectors including healthcare, automotive, SMEs, and the drinks industry. He has led and collaborated on multiple externally funded research projects with partners such as ESRC, Welsh Government, Innovate UK, and industry leaders like Siemens and Centrica. His recent publications explore themes such as AI in manufacturing, collaborative supply chains, human factors in smart systems, and sustainability. These works reflect a strong trend toward digital transformation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world application of operational excellence frameworks in both public and private sectors. He has received several honors, including: ‘Business Innovation’ Award, Cardiff University (2020) Distinguished Professor Award, IEOM Society (2020) Excellence in Teaching Award, Cardiff University (2018) Multiple best paper awards internationally Professor Kumar has successfully supervised 12 doctoral students and currently supervises 4 PhD candidates. He has served as an external examiner for 23 PhDs globally. He is actively involved in postgraduate teaching, particularly in Operations Management and Lean Thinking on Executive MBA and MSc programs, with innovative experiential teaching methods recognized by the university. He has led or co-hosted several high-impact forums, including the Lean Enterprise Research Centre (LERC) conference and the iLEGO (Lean, Green, and Innovation) workshops, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.