جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mukesh Srivastavaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technology Adoption
• Global Outsourcing
• Strategic Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mukesh Srivastava is a Professor of Management Information Systems and Director of the Center for Business Research at the College of Business, University of Mary Washington. He is affiliated with the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, teaching courses on strategic management in information systems, innovation, knowledge management systems, business intelligence, management of emerging technologies, and enterprise resource planning systems. His email is msrivast@umw.edu. B.S., Garhwal University, India MBA, Jackson State University Doctor of Business Administration, University of Surrey, UK Dr. Srivastava’s research focuses on technology adoption, global outsourcing, strategic management and innovation, and eLearning. He also specializes in cybersecurity, IT governance, economic impact research, program development, and digital age strategy. His consulting expertise spans technology workforce management and innovation in business environments. His publications include the 2011 article Chinese Cultural Implications for ERP Implementation in the Journal of Technology Management and Innovation , which was featured in a SAP-sponsored Wall Street Journal supplement on ERP in China. His recent work trends emphasize integrating cultural factors into technology adoption frameworks. Cambridge Commonwealth Fellowship Dr. Srivastava co-chairs the advisory board of the Shree Satya Institute of Management in India and serves on the editorial board of the Contemporary Management Research journal. He has organized international conferences, including the 2015 Sixth International Conference of the Association of Global Management Studies at Columbia University.

Andrea Schröderمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Higher Education Didactics
• Digital Learning
• Civil Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Schröder is an attorney and Lecturer at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, affiliated with the Centre for Teaching Development and Innovation (ZIEL) and the Pro-MINT-us project . Her work focuses on higher education didactics , digital learning , and juridical education , with expertise in civil law, consumer protection, and social media law. Roles: Administrative Director of ZIEL, Presidential Commissioner for Higher Education Didactics Locations: Rheinbach (Room B 118) and Sankt Augustin (Room E 249) Schröder leads international didactic workshops (e.g., Ghana, China, Jordanien) and specializes in eLearning , simulation-based teaching , and digital media integration . Her research includes Open Educational Resources (OER) strategies, blended teaching , and legal frameworks for digital education . She advocates for student-centered teaching and active learning methodologies. Scientific Awards : Professional University Teaching Certificate (200 teaching units) Contributor to federally funded Pro-MINT-us project for student support in early study phases Her publications explore digital learning trends , including inverted classrooms during the pandemic, OER implementation, and inclusion opportunities in digital education. She also develops teaching portfolios and focuses on juridical methodics and case study analysis .

Scotty Craigمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Science
• Learning Engineering
• Educational Technology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Scotty D. Craig is an Associate Professor in Human Systems Engineering at The Polytechnic School, Arizona State University. He serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives at ASU's Learning Engineering Institute and co-directs the ASU Advanced Distributed Learning Lab in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense. His research spans cognitive science, educational technology, and immersive learning environments with applications in virtual humans, mixed reality training systems, and intelligent tutoring technologies. Ph.D. Experimental Psychology (Cognitive Learning), University of Memphis (2005) M.S. Psychology, University of Memphis (2001) B.A. Psychology with minors in Anthropology and History, University of Memphis (1998) Dr. Craig's research focuses on the intersection of human cognition, technology, and learning sciences. His work includes virtual humans for training, cognitive load optimization in medical websites, and mixed reality systems for medical education. He leads multiple DOD-funded projects totaling $8.5M, including the $5M Virtual Insomnia Patients system and $2M WaterSim America sustainability game. Recent publications emphasize immersive learning technologies, with 2025 work on collaborative AR learning companions and 2024 studies on voice quality impacts in pedagogical agents. His research has produced over 150 publications, including three edited books on educational technology. Scientific Honors: Pacific Southwest Best Paper Award (ASEE 2016) Best Poster Award (AIED 2017) Innovation in Scholarship Award (ASU 2017) Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (ASU 2018) Top 5% Teaching Recognition (Fulton Engineering 2024) Dr. Craig serves on editorial boards for International Journal of STEM Education and Computers & Education . He has organized five journal special issues and conducted extensive research evaluations for the U.S. DoD.

Stefanie Boyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sales
• Marketing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefanie Boyer is a Professor of Marketing at Bryant University, where she serves as Sales Program Director and leads the Bryant University Sales Institute. She is the Executive Director of the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition and co-founder of RNMKRS, an AI platform for training and assessing sales talent. Recognized as a Poets & Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professor (2024) and recipient of the American Marketing Association Sales Educator of the Year Award, Boyer has significantly shaped sales education at Bryant since 2002. Boyer's research focuses on the intersection of sales, artificial intelligence, and learning methodologies. Her work explores adaptability in sales, AI applications for sales training, growth mindset development, team success strategies, sales performance metrics, boundary-spanning roles, and self-directed learning approaches. She has pioneered the integration of AI in sales education through RNMKRS, creating a 'flight simulator' for sales training that provides students with psychological safety to practice and refine their skills. Her publications reveal a consistent trend toward leveraging technology to enhance sales training effectiveness, with increasing focus on generative AI applications in recent years. Boyer's research bridges academic theory with practical application, examining how sales professionals can develop critical skills through innovative training methods. Her work spans traditional sales education topics while increasingly incorporating AI and data analytics perspectives. Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professor (Poets & Quants, 2024) American Marketing Association Sales Educator of the Year Award Marketplace Simulations Teaching Innovation Award 1st place (2024) Runner-up James M. Comer Award for Best Contribution to Selling and Sales Management Theory (2023) Forbes Next 1,000 Entrepreneurs LinkedIn Sales Stars (2021) As Sales Program Director, Boyer mentors numerous students and has built a comprehensive sales education program at Bryant. She established the Hauck Sales Performance Lab, a 5,000 sqft facility for engaged learning, and developed a sales minor that combines theory with practical experience. Her approach to advising emphasizes psychological safety, adaptability, and the development of communication skills that extend beyond sales into personal and professional relationships. Boyer has secured multiple teaching innovation grants to develop and implement cutting-edge sales education techniques. Boyer leads the Bryant Sales Team and oversees the Frank '81 and Marion '81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab, which features state-of-the-art technology including gamified leaderboards and sophisticated recording systems. Through the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition, she connects students with leading employers for networking, competition, and recruitment opportunities. Her RNMKRS platform serves as both a research tool and practical application for sales training, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with real-world sales challenges.

• Educational Technology
• eLearning
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marc Alier Forment is an Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Department of Services and Information Systems Engineering within the Faculty of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB). He is also associated with the Institut de Ciències de l'Educació and serves as Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Engineering, Science, and Technology Education. His research is conducted through the UPC EduSTEAM - STEAM University Learning Research Group. His research interests span Educational Technology , Artificial Intelligence in Education , Learning Management Systems , Open Source in Education , Ethics in Computing , Sustainability in Education , Mobile Learning , Learning Analytics , and Privacy in EdTech . He emphasizes ethical, secure, and sustainable applications of technology in higher education, particularly in engineering contexts. The recent scholarly output highlights a strong focus on the integration of AI in education (especially through the LAMB framework), ethical implications of generative AI, privacy in learning analytics using edge and fog computing, and innovative pedagogical methods in computer science education. His work increasingly bridges technical computing with humanistic concerns such as ethics, privacy, and social responsibility. Best Paper Award TEEM'22 Premis de Programari lliure 2005 de l'AGAUR VI Premi Davyd Luque a la innovació en les TIC Best interoperability innovation: Moodle simple learning tools for interoperability consumer – Spain Marc Alier Forment has led and participated in numerous educational innovation and R&D+i projects, particularly focused on Moodle/LMS integration, mobile learning, open-source educational tools, and the development of ethical and privacy-preserving technologies. He has mentored and collaborated extensively with colleagues on curriculum development, particularly in embedding sustainability and ethics into computing education. His work is central to UPC’s digital education strategy, especially through the Atenea platform. He leads and contributes to the UPC EduSTEAM research group and has been instrumental in developing STEAM-based lecturer training programs. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across computing, education, and social sciences, aiming to create holistic, responsible technological solutions for learning.

Henry Maمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design Education
• Creativity Research
• Design Thinking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Henry Ma is Professor and Programme Leader of the Doctor of Design programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Design, where he also leads the Creativity and Design Education Laboratory. He holds concurrent visiting professorships at Southwest Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University of Technology, and Beijing Film Academy. His academic credentials include a PhD from PolyU, MBA from University of Leicester, MA in Mass Communications from University of Leicester, and Adv. Dip from Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Research Interests: Prof. Ma's work centers on creativity research, design education methodologies, and applications of design thinking. Key domains include: Creative process and innovation strategies Digital media design and animation pedagogy Studio-based flipped classroom approaches Tacit knowledge construction in design education Entrepreneurship frameworks for designers His publication trends (2021-2024) demonstrate strong focus on pedagogical innovation in design education, particularly exploring studio-based learning, tacit knowledge transfer, and technology-enhanced teaching methods. Recent works frequently examine flipped classrooms, OER integration, and motivational frameworks for creative professionals. Awards & Honors: Creative Industry Leader Award in China (2012) 1st Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Person of the Year (2007) PolyU School Award in Services (2016) Projects & Leadership: Prof. Ma directs the Creativity and Design Education Lab and has secured significant grants including: HK$3.167M for Automatic Music Arrangement System (Innovation Fund) HK$3.1M for Game Content Creation Platform (Innovation Fund) HK$1M MOOC on Design Thinking (eLearning Fund) He serves as Vice-Chairman (Education) of Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association and Honorary Advisor to ACM SIGGRAPH Hong Kong.

• Adaptive Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Craig Stewart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University and serves as MDS Director in the Faculty of Science. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Nottingham (2012), focusing on adaptive multimedia interfaces in eLearning. His research explores adaptive systems, human-computer interaction (HCI), user modeling, personalized learning, and cultural dimensions in education. Stewart has contributed to frameworks like CAE-L and WHURLE, emphasizing cross-cultural adaptation and ethical implications of personalization technologies. He has advised postgraduate student Arwa Al Saqaabi and collaborated with institutions like FutureLearn on MOOC dropout prediction studies. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining engineering, arts, and programming to enhance STEAM education. He also explores immersive virtual reality's impact on learning through mixed-methods studies. Education Track: Completed his PhD in 2012 at the University of Nottingham. Prior research includes studies at the University of Nottingham and other institutions, reflecting his long-standing engagement in adaptive learning systems development. Research Interests: Stewart's work addresses cultural barriers in online education, adaptive hypermedia systems, and gamification strategies. He has investigated internationalization of learning resources, authoring tools for personalized courseware, and the role of learning styles in system design. His recent projects include analyzing MOOC engagement patterns and developing taxonomies for measurable learner outcomes. Advising & Grants: Supervised postgraduate student Arwa Al Saqaabi. His research has been supported through collaborations with academic and corporate partners in fields like ontology development and workplace learning solutions. Grants and funding details are not explicitly listed in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, his work is closely tied to Durham University's Computer Science department and the MDS initiative within the Faculty of Science. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects combining technology, culture, and education.

Meisam Gordanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Data Mining
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Meisam Gordan is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering. Previously, he held Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at UCD (2022–2024) and the University of Malaya (2021–2022), and was a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Malaya (2019–2020). He earned his PhD in Civil Engineering (2020) from the University of Malaya, specializing in Structural Health Monitoring, Data Mining, and Artificial Intelligence, supported by a High Impact Research Scholarship. **Education**: PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Malaya (2020) MSc in Civil Engineering, University Technology of Malaysia (UTM) **Research Interests**: Focuses on integrating Civil Engineering with Computer Science using Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, Digital Twins, and Circular Economy. Key areas include Structural Health Monitoring, Machine Learning, Vibration Control, and Smart Infrastructure. Current projects include the Di-Rail project (railway fault diagnosis) and the Horizon 2020-funded PRECINCT (critical infrastructure resilience). **Publications**: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing hybrid digital twins, smart cities, and cybersecurity. His articles analyze trends in SHM with AI, edge-IoV networks, and resilience frameworks for critical infrastructure. **Awards**: High Impact Research Scholarship (2014), recognized as a reliable peer reviewer for journals like Structural Health Monitoring and IEEE Access. **Teaching**: Coordinates modules on Environmental Engineering, Transportation, and Structural Dynamics at UCD. Teaches courses like CVEN30170 Analysis of Structures 2 and CVEN20070 Computer Applications in Civil Engineering. **Grants/Projects**: Lead roles in PRECINCT and Di-Rail. Previously contributed to projects on recycled rubber energy dissipation systems and blockchain-based sensor data storage. **Labs/Teams**: Collaborates with the Structural Dynamics and Assessment Laboratory (SDA-Lab) at UCD and the PRECINCT Living Labs. Active in the UCD Civil Engineering research community.

Stephen Harmonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Technology
• eLearning
• Online Learning Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Harmon is a Professor in the School of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech, serving as Associate Dean of Research at Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) and Director of Education Innovation at the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U). His work focuses on educational uses of emerging technologies, particularly eLearning and synchronous online learning environments. Education: Doctor of Education (1992), University of Georgia Master of Education (1988), University of Georgia Bachelor of Arts (1984), Furman University Research emphasizes leveraging technology to enhance instructional methods. He has authored over 120 publications and presentations, with recent work emphasizing digital learning ecosystems and hybrid educational models. Awards: 2011 Innovative Instruction Award (Georgia State University) Leadership roles include past presidency of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology. He has also served as a commencement speaker at Georgia Southern University (2016).

• Maternal and Child Health
• Public Health Informatics
• Online Public Health Training
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John T Richards is a Professor on the Research Track in the Department of Pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He serves as Executive Director of the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health (NCEMCH) and Lead of the Health Information Group, where he oversees major federally funded public health training initiatives and digital library development. His research focuses on advancing maternal and child health through innovative online education systems, digital libraries, and data-driven training platforms. Key areas include public health informatics, cultural and linguistic competence, life course health, and interagency coordination between Title V and Medicaid programs. He has led the development of landmark curricula such as Well-Child Care: A Bright Futures Curriculum and the Safe Sleep Learning Site . His recent publications reflect a strong trend in digital public health education, competency-based training, and health equity. The articles span topics from mental health integration to assistive technology and interagency policy coordination, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to strengthening the MCH workforce and systems. MCHB Director's Award (2023) Young Leadership Award from HRSA (2010) Georgetown University President’s Award (2015) Distinguished Investigator at Georgetown University Mr. Richards has served as Principal Investigator on numerous federal grants and provides technical assistance to states on MCH-Medicaid coordination. He lectures at both Georgetown University and American University, contributing to workforce development and policy education. He is actively involved in national advisory groups, including MCHB workgroups on performance measures, cultural competence, and life course perspectives. He leads the MCH Digital Library, a major national resource, and coordinates technology across Georgetown’s campuses. His work through the Health Information Group has established a robust infrastructure for online learning and knowledge dissemination in maternal and child health.

Laura McGrathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Communication
• Science Communication
• Digital Rhetoric
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura McGrath is a Professor of English and Professional Writing at Kennesaw State University, specializing in digital rhetoric, environmental communication, and science communication. Her work bridges humanities scholarship with practical applications in digital media and environmental advocacy. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Georgia (2003) and a B.A. in English from Smith College (1998), with dissertation research focused on online composition environments. McGrath's research examines visual rhetoric in biodiversity conservation , youth environmental stewardship , and digital literacies across age groups . Her Environmental Humanities work analyzes historical and contemporary birding rhetoric, while her Digital Rhetoric scholarship investigates Instagram practices among midlife women and makerspace pedagogy. Current projects explore STEM/STEAM rhetoric and online learning dynamics. Her publication trajectory shows an evolution from digital writing pedagogy (2003-2011) toward environmental communication (2018-2022), maintaining consistent focus on community engagement through digital platforms. Recent work emphasizes affective dimensions of visual storytelling in conservation efforts and historical rhetoric of nature study. McGrath actively contributes to the Digital Media and Composition Institute (DMAC), shaping technological professional development frameworks and multimodal composition teaching methods. She serves on editorial boards and contributes to major publications like the forthcoming Teaching with Science Writing in the Humanities Classroom (MLA).

• Machine Learning
• Social Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Irwin King is an eminent scholar in machine intelligence at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He directs the Machine Intelligence and Social Computing (MISC) Lab and the ELearning Innovation and Technology (ELITE) Centre. His research spans machine learning, social computing, AI, data mining, graph neural networks, and AI applications in education. B.Sc. in Engineering and Applied Science from Caltech M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from USC He has held leadership roles including President of the International Neural Network Society and Vice-Chair of ACM SIGWEB and WebConf Steering Committee. His accolades include IEEE/INNS/AAIA/HKIE Fellowships and ACM Distinguished Membership. Recent lectures highlight his work on trustworthy AI, multimodal models, social recommendations, and graph neural networks. Awards emphasize his contributions to neural network engineering and sustained impact in AI research. 2021 INNS Dennis Gabor Award 2020 APNNS Outstanding Achievement Award ACM Test of Time Awards (CIKM 2019, SIGIR 2020, WSDM 2022)

John Schulzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• e-Learning
• Video-based learning
• Online learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

John Schulz is a Professor of Digital Education at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the School of Education. He is a global authority on Video-Based Learning, having developed one of the university’s first fully online MSc programs in Education. Since 2023, he has served as Academic Lead for the strategic Southampton Online project, which supports schools and facilities in creating online courses. He established and directs the School of Education’s Digital Media Studio (since 2010), a state-of-the-art facility with multi-cam recording, podcasting, and live broadcasting capabilities. His collaborations span institutions like Kazan Federal University (Russia) and Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil), focusing on e-learning innovation. Education: PhD from Griffith University (Australia), 2003 BA (Hons) in a relevant field with first-class honours Assoc Dip Bio (Associate Diploma in Biology?) His research bridges social psychology with digital education, emphasizing how individuals use platforms like YouTube for learning. He investigates video optimization for educational environments, blending theoretical and practical approaches to create scalable learning solutions. Recent Contributions: His work spans blended MOOC frameworks, video pedagogy evolution, critical thinking assessment in online forums, and regional educational policies. Earlier studies explore leisure theory in social psychology, video grammar for education, and metrics for online learning activity. Advising: He mentors PhD students such as Sana Abdul Ghani, Fawzeya Alkhamis, Karla Guedes, Jia Wang, and Dian Wahyuningsih. His outreach extends to global educational communities, disseminating research through high-impact YouTube series on research methods. Labs & Teams: The Digital Media Studio he founded supports online teaching and course development, reflecting his commitment to advancing educational technology infrastructure.

Christina Schwalbeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Education
• Educational Technology
• Media Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Schwalbe serves as Head of the Office for Digital Teaching (formerly eLearning Office) at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education since 2007. She oversees the digital transformation of teaching and learning processes, coordinating with university units like the Digital Office and RRZ. Her role includes developing support services for digital teaching and fostering institutional communication on educational technology. Her teaching focuses on data literacy, media education, and educational media theory. Research interests span digital transformation in education, educational media culture, and university development. She has authored/co-authored publications addressing eLearning challenges, digital media adoption, and educational technology integration since 2007. Key contributions include studies on E-Portfolios in education (2011), mobile learning (2012), and the cultural impact of digital media in educational spaces (2008-2009). Her work emphasizes bridging technological innovation with pedagogical practice in higher education contexts.

Hans van der Kwastمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• GIS and Remote Sensing Applications
• Environmental Modeling
• Water Resource Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hans van der Kwast is an academic affiliated with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education since 2012. He previously worked as a researcher at the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO) between 2007 and 2012, focusing on spatial dynamic environmental modeling. His teaching emphasizes Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and open data for professionals in the Global South, fostering innovative entrepreneurship. At IHE Delft, he coordinates eLearning support for partners and leads research on spatial data infrastructure (SDI), Citizen Observatories, and remote sensing for water productivity. He is a QGIS Certified Lecturer, developing OpenCourseWare, online courses, and training programs in GIS, remote sensing, and hydrological modeling. He initiated the GIS OpenCourseWare platform and authored the book QGIS for Hydrological Applications . He contributes actively to the QGIS and FOSS4G communities, serves on the Dutch QGIS User Group board, and developed the PCRaster Tools plugin for QGIS. His YouTube channel, with over 17k subscribers, provides tutorial videos on GIS and remote sensing. His research spans water resource management, climate change impacts, and environmental modeling, with a focus on tropical regions. He has collaborated on projects addressing nitrogen dynamics in rivers, floodplain inundation mapping, and uncertainty analysis in remote sensing-derived evapotranspiration estimates. Van der Kwast’s work integrates technology and education to enhance capacity building in water management, particularly leveraging open data and collaborative platforms. His contributions bridge academic research with practical training, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in developing contexts.