جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Klára Trencsényiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Documentary Filmmaking
• Cinematography
• Arts and Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klára Trencsényi is a Visiting Professor of Practice at the Undergraduate Program of Central European University (CEU), appointed since 2020. A prominent figure in documentary filmmaking, she holds a qualification in Directing Photography from the Hungarian Film Academy, Budapest, and a degree in Spanish Philology from Eötvös Loránd University. Her work focuses on social and creative documentaries, blending artistic vision with socio-cultural critique. Member of faculty at CEU’s Undergraduate Program Lecturer at Budapest’s Metropolitan University (since 2017) Her documentaries, including Train to Adulthood and Corvin Variations , have screened globally at festivals like IDFA Amsterdam, Margaret Mead Festival (NY), and Sarajevo Film Festival. She has received grants from the European Union’s Creative Media Program, Visegrad Fund, and Nipkow Fellowship Programme, as well as participation in prestigious workshops like DocsBarcelona and Berlinale Talent Campus. As an educator, she teaches documentary writing, directing, and film presentation at CEU, Budapest Technical University, and Anderson Art Lab. She co-founded the DunaDOCK Creative Documentary Development Forum to support emerging filmmakers. Awards: Recognized for Train to Adulthood (unspecified honors) Grants: European Union Creative Media Program, Visegrad Fund, Nipkow Fellowship

Bjørg Daleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ageing research
• Elderly care
• Municipal health and care services
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bjørg Dale is a Professor at the Department of Health and Nursing Sciences at the University of Agder, Norway. She is affiliated with the Center for Care Research, South and holds a PhD in Nursing Science from the University of Oslo (2009) for her work on compensatory care in older adults. Education: PhD in Nursing Science (2009), University of Oslo Clinical experience: Nurse and leader in municipal and specialist health services since 1978 Research Focus includes ageing research, elderly care, municipal health services, and holistic patient processes. Her work emphasizes transitions between hospital and home care, nursing competence, and self-care among older adults. Publication Trends show a focus on nursing competence in municipal acute care, psychometric validation of healthcare instruments, telemedicine applications, and quality of life in elderly populations. Key methodologies include cross-sectional and qualitative studies. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Oslo and South Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority. She contributes to nursing education reform and policy discussions on elderly care challenges. Contact: Email bjorg.dale@uia.no | Office: C4060, Jon Lilletuns vei 9, 4879 Grimstad, Norway

Krzysztof Węcelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Technologies
• Linked Open Data
• Big Data Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr hab. Krzysztof Węcel serves as Professor and current Head of the Department of Economic Informatics at Poznan University of Economics and Business (UEP), appointed on October 4, 2024. His primary affiliation spans over 25 years with UEP's Department of Economic Informatics, which maintains one of Poland's longest-running academic websites since 1998. He holds dual recognition through habilitation from University of Potsdam (2020) and professorship conferred by UEP (June 24, 2020). His academic milestones: Habilitation degree in Economic Informatics, University of Potsdam (2020) Professor title, Poznan University of Economics and Business (2020) Węcel's research centers on Semantic Technologies and data quality assessment across multilingual Wikipedia, with emphasis on company information verification, citation analysis, and open data applications. His work bridges Big Data analytics with practical business solutions, particularly in maritime logistics where he pioneered evolutionary algorithm-based AIS data processing. Current investigations focus on generative AI's dual role in creating and combating disinformation, including ChatGPT's impact on academic writing and fake news propagation. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends: First, systematic analysis of Wikipedia's reliability across languages during crises like the pandemic and Ukraine war. Second, development of AI-driven fact-checking frameworks (e.g., OpenFact project's CLEF 2023 victory). Third, exploration of generative AI's societal impact ranging from student creativity to disinformation campaigns. Scientific awards received: Best Paper Award at ICIST 2017 Conference Award for most innovative article at NATCON 2018 conference Microsoft Azure for Research Award (2016) As academic advisor, he leads the 'Semantic Technologies' diploma seminar attracting high-achieving students, with participants winning the 29th UEP Foundation Competition (2025) and Eurostat's Web Intelligence Challenge (2024). His grant portfolio includes the 'Maritime Big Brother' project (2017) for ship voyage prediction using AIS data and Microsoft Azure funding for Wikipedia quality enhancement. Ongoing initiatives include OpenFact (fake news detection) and GOBLIN projects. He actively collaborates with SKN Data Science student circle (evidenced by 2024/2025 inaugural meeting) and international consortia like CLEF and QOD workshops. Departmental leadership involves managing the OpenFact research team that achieved top results in CheckThat! Lab competitions, alongside maritime data analytics groups applying evolutionary algorithms to shipping networks.

Matthew Shlomowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary composition
• Notions of artistic voice
• Music theatre
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Shlomowitz is Professor of Composition at the University of Southampton, actively engaged in contemporary music creation and scholarly work. His position places him at the forefront of innovative compositional practices, with collaborations spanning international ensembles and performers including Rubiks Collective, Ensemble Nikel, and major orchestras worldwide. Shlomowitz's research explores contemporary composition with particular focus on notions of artistic voice, music theatre including performance-lectures, neoclassicism, polytonality, and instrumental music with recorded sound. His work investigates technical approaches within music composition, historical textures, and forms that have fallen out of circulation within contemporary music making, seeking new potentialities for these techniques. His publications reveal a consistent exploration of polytonality across multiple volumes, theatrical works spanning monodramas to collaborative pieces, and scholarly examinations of artistic identity in contemporary music. The works demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach that bridges composition, performance art, and musicology, with particular emphasis on the relationship between historical techniques and contemporary practice. Scientific Awards: Johann-Joseph-Fux-Opernkomposition prize by Land Steiermark (2015) Professor Shlomowitz currently supervises multiple PhD students in Music at the University of Southampton, including James Douglas Howell, Linhao Li, Max Syed-Tollan, and Timothy Cape. He has taught on prestigious short courses internationally including Darmstadt Summer Courses (Germany), Impuls Academy (Austria), Time of Music (Finland), Tzlil Meudcan Summer Course (Israel), and Ensemble Offspring Hatched Academy (Australia). Beyond his academic work, he co-directs the new music group Plus Minus Ensemble and hosts the Soundmaking podcast, creating platforms for contemporary musical discourse and performance.

Anna Remingtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autism Research
• Attention and Perception in Autism
• Employment of Autistic Adults
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Anna Remington is the Director of UCL's Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) and holds the title of Professor of Autism Research within the Department of Psychology & Human Development at University College London's Faculty of Education and Society. She joined UCL in 2013 and became CRAE's Director in 2017, focusing on research addressing autism's perceptual and cognitive strengths while emphasizing participatory methods involving autistic communities. Her work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, such as the Deutsche Bank internship program for autistic graduates. Anna completed her BA in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge before pursuing an MSc in Human Communication Science and a PhD in Developmental Science at UCL. Her postdoctoral roles included positions at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Oxford University. Her research explores superior perceptual and attentional abilities in autism, translating findings into strategies for improving employment opportunities and societal inclusion. Her awards reflect her commitment to impact, including the UCL Knowledge Exchange Champions Award (2016) and ESRC Impact Prize (2020 finalist). She teaches on UCL's MA programs in Special and Inclusive Education, Educational Neuroscience, and Psychology of Education, supervising students across these disciplines. Collaborations extend to institutions like Birkbeck and City University, with enterprise initiatives such as Mini Manuscript (co-founded with Jake Fairnie). She actively engages in public events like the Brain Detectives Science Club and advises organizations on supporting autistic employees. Current projects include studies on autistic experiences in the family justice system, perceptual capacities in autism/ADHD, and promoting autistic employment through policy and practice.

Jez Coramمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Media Practice
• Expanded Essay Film
• Collective Storytelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jez Coram is a Lecturer in Digital Media Practice at the University of Leeds , School of Media and Communication. He holds a practice-led PhD in Fine Art, Film, and Digital Cultures from Newcastle University, supervised by leading figures in the field. With a background in the third sector, he has extensive experience in multimedia design, research, and community engagement. Research Focus: Expanded essay film, socio-cultural-techno perceptions, climate futures, hybrid documentary practices, and sustainability. Current Projects: Co-Investigator on the Polycrisis Research Network (Horizons Institute); leads the longitudinal study Essaying the Gare with Mick Schofield. Teaching and Professional Roles: Currently teaches on the BA Digital Media programme. Previously a Teaching Assistant at Newcastle University and a facilitator in community art projects like For the Love of People . Professional memberships include the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures and Advance HE (FHEA). Artistic Outputs: 15+ films/installations (2012–present) blending personal testimony, archive material, and speculative environments. Notable works: The Black Prince , Capteur , The Derealisation Effect , and We're All Someone's Daughter, We're All Someone's Son (Grenfell solidarity project). Grants and Collaborations: Funded by Horizons Institute, Arts Council England, Screen Yorkshire, and Freedom Studios. Collaborations span institutions like West Yorkshire Playhouse, Justice4Grenfell Campaign, and Purple Patch Arts board.

• Urban Planning
• Ethnography
• Literary Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurent Matthey is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva's Department of Geography and Environment since 2014. He directs the Urban Planning orientation of the joint UNIGE-HES-SO Master's in Territorial Development and co-directs the UNIGE-EPFL MAS in Urban Planning. His work bridges ethnography and literary studies, examining political issues in urban narrative production through sensitive registers and attentional regimes. Current affiliations: CRESSON team (UMR AAU) since 2023 Active in EspaceSuisse committee and RAMAU network management Research focuses on epistemology of urban planning knowledge , organized into two streams: Planning discourses and narrative studies Ethnography of urban projects His research-creation explores intersections between: Communication and urban planning Fiction and urban planning Narrative and sensitive methods Urban social quality Current projects include "Participez! Neighborhood makers" (FNS Division 1 funding) and completed works like "The narrative making of the city" (FNS-COST 18126) and "Developing housing cooperatives in Greater Geneva" (Interreg V France-Switzerland). He has supervised doctoral students in Geneva, including Hugo Campi ("Flowers to Convince"), Nicole Peccoud ("Social emergency in Geneva"), and Morgane Rudaz ("Feminist collages"). Key scientific contributions appear in GeoHumanities , Planning Theory , and Social Inclusion , with recent emphasis on: AI's role in urban narrative (2024) Decolonial planning approaches (2023) Affective urbanism (2018) Teaching encompasses: Urban geography and ecology (T206059 BGEO) Research-creation seminar (T416007 MDT) Creative methods in metropolitan foresight Professional engagements include urban quality studies for Geneva's Urban Planning Office and Lausanne's Roads Department. He has co-authored foundational texts on Swiss urbanism with Christophe Mager and David Gaillard, exploring topics like "Urbanism fictionnel" (2011) and "Being an urban planner" (2016).

Lisa Zamberlanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design Education
• Architectural Theory
• Creative Practice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Lisa Zamberlan serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor International within the University Office of Global Affairs at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She holds a prominent leadership position in the Division of the Vice Chancellor and President, overseeing international strategy and global affairs for the university. Her academic background is deeply rooted in design education and architecture. Professor Zamberlan's research examines three interrelated themes: discipline identity in architecture; the practice of learning and teaching in the design studio; and the future of design practice. Her scholarly work has focused on transformative learning in design education and the evolving landscape of contemporary design practice. Professor Zamberlan's recent publications reveal a strong focus on creativity in design education, peer learning dynamics in studio environments, and the development of entrepreneurial capacity within design disciplines. Her work consistently addresses how design education can adapt to prepare students for an uncertain professional future, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and new forms of design knowledge. The recurring themes across her publications include design pedagogy, creative processes, interdisciplinary learning, and educational innovation within built environment disciplines. Professor Zamberlan has secured multiple research grants supporting her work, including the 2016 BE Research Start Grant for "Homeland, returning, remembering re-imagining," 2015 SOTL Research Grant for "A review of the BIA peer tutor program," and several others focused on design education and creativity. Her grant portfolio demonstrates a sustained commitment to educational innovation and design research. Within the academic community, she has contributed significantly to curriculum development and educational innovation at UNSW's Faculty of Built Environment, particularly in the areas of interdisciplinary learning and peer tutoring programs for design students. Her leadership extends to shaping faculty-wide educational initiatives and enhancing the quality of design education through evidence-based practices.

Thom Longمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interdisciplinary Design
• Communication Design
• Architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thom Long is Dean of Art and Media and Professor of Architecture and Design at Hampshire College. He holds a B.Arch. from Roger Williams University and an M.S. in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University. A practicing architect and graphic designer, his work spans architecture, branding, interactive installations, and social justice initiatives. Founded and leads IdeaCo., a creative studio for branding and design Collaborates with Wodiczko + Bonder on public art projects like the Memorial for the Abolition of Slavery in Nantes, France Developed the Five College Architectural Studies Major (FCAS) and co-founded The Creativity Center at Hampshire Research & Teaching: Focuses on transdisciplinary design, emphasizing the engineered interaction between bodies and objects. Courses include Brand-Building, Advanced Architecture + Design Lab, and Digital Constructions, blending technical rigor with conceptual exploration. Grants & Programs: Instrumental in securing grants from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation, European Union, and Roddenberry Foundation for initiatives like DART (Design, Art + Technology) and Riverscaping, which examine design's role in environmental and social contexts.

Sabine Pahlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Psychology
• Marine Environment
• Plastic Pollution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sabine Pahl is an Honorary Professor of Applied Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna , with ongoing affiliation to the University of Plymouth for collaborative projects. Her research bridges environmental psychology and human behavior, focusing on marine conservation and sustainable practices. Current address: Waechtergasse 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria Former roles include Honorary Associate Professor at University of Exeter (since 2015) Key research themes: Ocean connectedness and behavioral responses Environmental communication strategies Plastic pollution reduction Virtual reality applications for sustainability Intergenerational knowledge transfer mechanisms Energy-saving behavior psychology Recent collaborative projects span 18 countries, with notable scientific awards including: Fellow of the Pacific Institute for Climate Change (2011) Advising roles include: Director of Studies for 8+ PhD candidates External examiner for 6 PhD theses Current supervision across UK, EU, and international institutions

Perpetua Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Children's Rights
• Youth Participation
• Educational Agency
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Perpetua Kirby is an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth (Education) at the School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex . She specializes in children’s rights, participation, and agency, utilizing ethnographic and multimodal methodologies to explore democratic approaches to education. Her work bridges research and practice, focusing on sustainability education and transformative models through collaborations with organizations like the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY) and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Research (CTLR) . Research Themes: Children’s rights and agency in educational settings Interdisciplinary sustainability education (Global North/South) Ethnographic and creative research methods Transformative pedagogies for climate uncertainty Key Projects: Nuffield-funded study on children’s voices and data in UK local authorities Collaboration with PASTRES Programme on art-based climate pedagogy Fellow of Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Teaching: Co-convenes Forest Food Garden elective at University of Sussex Supervises MA in Education and doctoral research training Media Impact: Featured in BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, Financial Times, Huffington Post

Thea Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Literacy Education
• Critical Race Theory
• Writing Pedagogy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Thea Williamson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Old Dominion University’s College of Arts & Letters. A bilingual literacy educator and former teacher of multilingual learners in Miami, New York City, Austin, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, she focuses on writing as a tool for thinking, creative expression, and social change. Her teaching emphasizes critical theories like decolonization and critical race theory to explore literacy pedagogy and adolescent learning. Education Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Texas at Austin (2018) M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Texas at Austin (2012) B.A. in Spanish & Comparative Literature, Haverford College (2004) Research Interests Williamson investigates the sociopolitical dimensions of English Language Arts in culturally and linguistically diverse secondary schools, combining critical race theory, translanguaging, and discourse analysis. Her work highlights linguistic justice, anti-oppressive writing pedagogies, and the role of literacy in resolving alienation in educational spaces. Publication Trends Her recent publications explore critical race curriculum analysis, translanguaging in ELA classrooms, and adolescent writing identity. Key themes include racial equity in literature teaching, multimodal literacy engagement, and the role of self-reflection in empowering multilingual students.

Peter Batchelorمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Electroacoustic Composition
• Acousmatic Music
• Sound Spatialisation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Peter Batchelor is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Music Technology at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School and the Music, Technology and Innovation – Institute of Sonic Creativity (MTI²). He serves as Programme Leader for the BA Music Technology programme and is actively involved in research, teaching, and creative practice. Education: BMus, University of Wales, Bangor (1996) MPhil, University of Wales, Bangor (1997) PhD, University of Birmingham (2004) FHEA (2024) His research and creative work focuses on electroacoustic composition, multichannel sound installations, public art, and aural landscape construction. He explores sound spatialisation, immersion, theories of space and place, and audience engagement through large-scale sonic artworks. His practice integrates technical innovation with artistic inquiry, often using custom Max/MSP tools for spatial audio and generative systems. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in immersive sound art, emphasizing environmental sonification, spatial perception, and public engagement. Key themes include multichannel deployment (up to 288 channels), interactive and solar-powered installations, and blending natural and synthetic soundscapes. Projects like Dendrophone and Contraption highlight his focus on accessibility, sustainability, and audience interaction in sonic environments. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Finalist, Sounds Electric ’07 Competition Mention, Concours de Musique Electroacoustique de Bourges (2007, 1998, 1997) 2nd Prize, CIMESP'99, São Paulo Honourable Mention, CIMESP'97, São Paulo Prize, 'Residences' category, Bourges 1997 Peter Batchelor supervises several PhD students including Stefano Catena, Cristiana Palandri, and Michael Uwins. He has secured external funding as Co-Investigator on projects such as Interfaces (EU Culture Project, 2016–2019) and Sensing the Forest (AHRC Early Career Research Grant, 2023–2025). He has delivered keynote and invited talks internationally and serves as a reviewer for Organised Sound and for REF panels. His creative installations have been exhibited globally, from Helsinki to São Paulo, and he develops open-source Max/MSP tools like N-CHAN and CLATTER to support multichannel sound design. He leads the Dendrophone project, a solar-powered, DIY sound installation in Alice Holt Forest that sonifies environmental data (humidity, sunlight, CO2), offering both on-site and live-streamed access. This project exemplifies his commitment to public engagement, ecological awareness, and accessible sonic art.

Ian Sturrockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Game Studies
• Narratology
• Game Narrative
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian Sturrock is a Senior Lecturer in Games, Animation & Visual Effects at Teesside University, within the Department of Computing & Games. He is actively involved in teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation levels, and contributes to the university's Arts Research Group. His academic work spans game design, narrative theory, and digital innovation, with a strong focus on motivation and world-building in games. His research interests include: Game narrative and narratology Transmedia storytelling and world-building Player motivation and identity Cybersecurity awareness through games The cultural impact of role-playing games Dr. Sturrock's recent publications explore innovative frameworks for measuring game motivation and examine how transmedia narratives can promote social justice. His work often bridges academic theory with practical game design, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has led the Innovate UK-funded project 'HackEscape,' which uses game mechanics to teach cybersecurity. His research has been published in journals such as Gamevironments and Analog Game Studies , and he has contributed to educational syllabi collections on game design pedagogy. He is currently accepting PhD students and has supervised research in game studies. Dr. Sturrock was previously affiliated with the University of Hertfordshire, where he served as Partnership Manager for the Creative Enterprise degree and contributed to the Media Research Group, co-organizing the first international Game of Thrones Conference in 2017. His professional engagements include media contributions on video game adaptations and the success of Games Workshop, reflecting his public-facing scholarship. He is an active researcher with a growing body of peer-reviewed work in digital games and narrative.

Laurier Turgeonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Heritage
• Intangible Cultural Heritage
• Ethnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laurier Turgeon is Professor of Ethnology and History and holds the Canada Research Chair in Ethnological Heritage at Université Laval, Quebec, Canada. He is a leading scholar in cultural and intangible heritage, with extensive international collaborations, including visiting positions at Harvard University and the MIT Media Lab. He directs the Laboratory for Ethnological and Multimedia Inquiry (LEEM) and has held leadership roles at the Institute of Cultural Heritage (2005–2012) and the interuniversity research center CELAT (1994–2000). Canada Research Chair in Ethnological Heritage Professor, Department of Ethnology and History, Université Laval Director, Laboratory for Ethnological and Multimedia Inquiry (LEEM) Editor-in-Chief, Ethnologies journal Co-director, Encyclopedia of the Cultural Heritage of French America His research focuses on the socio-political dimensions of cultural heritage, including transmedia narratives, food heritage, digital documentation, and the role of communities in heritage practices. He has pioneered innovative digital inventories of intangible heritage in partnership with Quebec’s Ministry of Culture and has led public exhibitions such as Manger Ensemble on Quebec’s food heritage. His work bridges academic research, public engagement, and policy development. The analysis of his recent articles reveals a strong thematic focus on critical heritage studies, with attention to borders, rights, ownership, and the political uses of heritage. His publications explore the tensions between formal heritage regimes and informal cultural practices, the role of art and media in heritage appropriation, and the spatial and territorial dimensions of cultural meaning-making. There is a consistent interdisciplinary approach, integrating anthropology, geography, law, and political theory. His scientific recognition includes: The Summit International Award for Creative Media—Visionnary Award (2014) Prix de l’Office de la langue française du Québec—Solutions mobiles (2014) Prix Marius Barbeau (2016) Laurier Turgeon actively mentors emerging scholars and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. He has secured major grants for digital heritage projects and leads the development of mobile applications and online encyclopedias to democratize access to cultural knowledge. His future work continues to emphasize community-based heritage, digital innovation, and the global challenges of heritage preservation in a rapidly changing world. He leads the Laboratory for Ethnological and Multimedia Inquiry (LEEM), which specializes in multimedia documentation of intangible heritage, digital archiving, and public dissemination of research through exhibitions, mobile apps, and online platforms. The lab fosters collaboration between researchers, communities, and cultural institutions.