Stephanie Jones serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences, where she specializes in Digital Humanities and literary scholarship. Research Focus: Digital Humanities methodologies English literature analysis through computational tools Textual data interpretation Cultural analytics applications Interdisciplinary digital scholarship Dr. Jones actively contributes to the department's academic mission through teaching and research at the intersection of technology and humanities. Her work bridges traditional literary studies with innovative digital approaches, supporting the university's commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship within the College of Arts and Sciences framework.
Selma Tekir is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Izmir Institute of Technology. She completed her undergraduate studies in Computer Engineering at Ege University in 2001, followed by a master's degree from Izmir Institute of Technology in 2004, and earned her PhD from Ege University in 2010. In 2009, she worked as a visiting researcher at the University of Konstanz, Germany. Her educational background includes: B.Sc.: Computer Engineering, Ege University (2001) M.Sc.: Computer Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology (2004) Ph.D.: Computer Engineering, Ege University (2010) Dr. Tekir's research spans multiple areas of natural language processing and computational linguistics, with a particular focus on Turkish language processing. Her work explores text mining, news analysis, information warfare, and the application of deep learning techniques to linguistic problems. She has made significant contributions to counterfactual detection in Turkish, multi-modal language models, and the integration of symbolic reasoning with neural approaches. Her research often bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, particularly in the Turkish language context which presents unique challenges as a morphologically rich agglutinative language. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward advancing natural language understanding systems for Turkish, developing methods for counterfactual detection, enhancing question answering systems with knowledge graphs, and applying graph neural networks to biological sequence analysis. Her work demonstrates growing interest in combining symbolic reasoning with neural approaches and exploring self-reflection capabilities in language agents. Dr. Tekir has received research funding for projects including: Consistency and Reliability Assessment in News Chains (TÜBİTAK ARDEB 3501) Application of Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques on Historical Sources (BAP) She teaches courses including CENG 381 - Stochastic Processes, CENG 613 - Scientific Research Methods in Computer Science, and SEDS 501 - Introduction to Data Science.
Associate Professor Uroš Krčadinac is affiliated with the Faculty of Media and Communications at Singidunum University. He combines expertise from digital art, computer science, and interactive design in his research and teaching. Doctor of Science (PhD) in Software Engineering, Affective Computing, and Generative Design (University of Belgrade) Expert Associate at Design Seminar, Petnica Research Station His research spans interactive design , new media art , data visualization , and human-computer interaction . Recent publications focus on generative design , multi-agent systems , and textual affect recognition . He has contributed to software engineering encyclopedias and developed open-source emotion recognition tools. Scientific Awards include: IDMAA best group project award (2011) Belgrade Chamber of Commerce graduation thesis award (2009) ASIFA diploma for animated film (2007) Pančevo cultural contribution award (2004) Krčadinac teaches Design for New Media , Interactive Design , and Programming for Visual Artists , with over 100 workshops conducted globally since 2007. His work bridges computational methods with artistic expression.
Dimitris Kanelis is an Assistant Professor in Financial Accounting at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE). He completed his PhD at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) and was a 2022 visiting scholar at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. His academic work bridges financial reporting, computational linguistics, and corporate governance. Education : International MSc in Management - CATOLICA-LISBON School of Business and Economics MSc in Finance - Lancaster University Management School BSc in Accounting and Finance - University of Macedonia Research Focus : Financial communication and narrative disclosures Information uncertainty in capital markets Machine learning applications in accounting data analysis Interdisciplinary accounting research Publications : 2024 doctoral thesis on narrative disclosures' role in fair value reporting Awards : Associate Fellow of Advance HE (UK) Teaching Experience : Maastricht SBE: Undergraduate Financial Accounting and Postgraduate Advanced Financial Accounting modules Lancaster LUMS: Quantitative Methods, Auditing, and Reporting modules Professional Activities : Participation in Hawaii Accounting Research Doctoral Institute Presentations at European Accounting Association conferences Collaboration with University of Michigan scholars
Prof. Dr. Christiane Solte-Gresser is a Professor of General and Comparative Literature at Saarland University's Faculty of Humanities. She currently serves as Director of the Käte Hamburger Kolleg "Cultural Practices of Reparation (CURE)" and was recently re-elected as Chair of the German Society for General and Comparative Literature (DGAVL) on June 13, 2025. Her leadership positions reflect her significant contributions to the field of comparative literature and her commitment to addressing contemporary societal challenges through literary scholarship. Prof. Solte-Gresser's research spans multiple interconnected domains. Her work on world literature examines how texts circulate across national and cultural boundaries, while her postcolonial scholarship challenges dominant narratives, as evidenced by her editorial work on "The True Size of Africa" which presents Africa through multiple cultural perspectives beyond stereotypes. She has also pioneered digital approaches to comparative literature, founding the working group "Digitale Komparatistik" (Digital Comparative Literature) to explore how digital methodologies can transform literary studies. Her scholarship consistently bridges historical perspectives with contemporary cultural challenges, addressing how literature and cultural practices respond to societal transformations. Her recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with questions of evidence, trace-reading, and cultural practices across different historical periods and media. Prof. Solte-Gresser's work demonstrates a sophisticated interdisciplinary approach, connecting literary studies with law, digital humanities, visual culture, and psychoanalytic theory. She has made significant contributions to understanding how literary works function as cultural artifacts that both reflect and shape societal values and practices. As Chair of the DGAVL, Prof. Solte-Gresser has demonstrated strong advocacy for the discipline, notably protesting the potential discontinuation of the Fachinformationsdienst AVL (FID AVL), a specialized information service for comparative literature. Her leadership priorities include internationalizing the field, supporting early-career scholars through the "Forum Junge Komparatistik," and developing comparative literature as a discipline that addresses the complex societal challenges of our time.
Irina Nikishina is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Hamburg's Department of Informatics, working in the Language Technology Group under Prof. Chris Biemann. As a researcher in computational linguistics and natural language processing, she contributes to projects like ACQuA-2.0, focusing on semantics, argument mining, taxonomies, and knowledge graphs. PhD in Computational and Data Science and Engineering (2022), Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Bachelor's and Master's degrees from National Research University Higher School of Economics (NRU HSE) Her research spans taxonomy enrichment, comparative question answering systems, and biomedical concept representation. She organizes shared tasks like RUSSE’2020 and RuArg-2022, and co-founded the RusNLP semantic search engine for Russian NLP conferences. She chairs the Network Analysis track at the International Conference on Analysis of Images, Social Networks and Texts (AIST) and has served as secretary for AIST 2020 and 2021. Recent publications focus on large language models' performance in lexical semantics, multilingual comparative argumentation systems, and knowledge graph integration for QA tasks. Her work includes developing tools like TaxFree for candidate-free taxonomy enrichment and exploring cross-modal approaches for taxonomic graph expansion.
Dr. David Napolitano is an Assistant Professor of Medieval History at the Department of History and Art History, Utrecht University. His research bridges law, literature, and history through the transnational analysis of mirrors-for-magistrates —normative treatises guiding city rulers in medieval Europe. He focuses on texts from communal Italy, Southern Low Countries, and the Rhine Area (1200-1600), comparing them to the mirrors-for-princes genre to rethink governance models. A dual expert in historical and legal studies, he also explores the intersection of political texts with urban material culture. Key Affiliations : Assistant Professor, Utrecht University Member, Accademia Bessarion (2020–present) Editorial Board, Viator - Medieval and Renaissance Studies (2024–present) His work on political trust and legitimacy in medieval cities informs the Institutions for Open Societies and Futures of Democracy initiatives at Utrecht, where he contributes cross-disciplinary insights. Recent publications include critical editions of Erasmus's works and studies on Dutch/Italian civic texts. Napolitano is also active in PhD examination committees and peer-review editorial roles. Research Trends : His articles emphasize mirrors-for-magistrates as tools for political trust-building, spanning Medieval Europe , Comparative Governance , and Textual Circulation . Sub-fields include Urban Law , Normative Literature , and Manuscript Analysis . Scientific Contributions : Editor, Viator (2024) Peer Reviewer, Koninklijke Zuid-Nederlandse Maatschappij (2023) Critical Editions: Ratio verae theologiae , Oculus pastoralis Advising & Engagement : Napolitano has served on PhD examination committees (2023) and as an external examiner for master's theses (2021). He organizes international workshops like the Good Governance of the Late Medieval City (2023). Labs & Teams : He contributes to the IOS-Platforms at Utrecht University, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams on democracy studies. His work with the Erasmus's Opera Omnia project (ASD) involves editing and contextualizing medieval texts.
Dr. Hanna Reichel is a Research Associate in the Faculty of Theology at Martin-Luther-University Halle , specializing in systematic theology, political theology, and the intersection of religion with surveillance society. She previously worked at Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg and holds a B.Sc. in Economics (2010) and a First Theology Examination (2011). Her habilitation project explores Political Theologies of Omniscience , linking divine imagery with modern surveillance practices. Education: B.Sc. Economics (2010), Protestant theology studies (2004-2011) in Bonn, Hagen, Beirut, and Heidelberg Academic Leadership: Deputy Equal Opportunities Liaison (2016-present), former Equal Opportunities Liaison (2014-2016), Faculty Board member Her research examines theological responses to digital surveillance, power dynamics in religious contexts, and Karl Barth’s hermeneutics. Key publications analyze transparency in civil society, drone warfare’s theological implications, and paradoxes of divine knowledge in the era of Big Data. Scientific awards include: 2015 Manfred-Lautenschläger-Award for Theological Promise 2015 Ernst-Wolf-Prize 2013 Evangelischer Bund University Prize 2012-2013 Doctoral scholarship from Studienstiftung She contributes to editorial work for Philosophy, Theology and the Sciences and participates in international theological networks including the American Academy of Religion and Karl-Barth Society.
Benjamin L. White is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Clemson University’s College of Arts and Humanities. His scholarship focuses on ancient and modern interpretations of the New Testament, the reconstruction of Christian origins, and the intersection of memory, historiography, and ideology in early Christian traditions, particularly concerning Pauline studies. Recent Publications: Counting Paul: Scientificity, Fuzzy Math, and Ideology in Pauline Studies (2025) explores stylometry’s role in resolving Pauline authorship debates. Remembering Paul: Ancient and Modern Contests over the Image of the Apostle (2014) examines the Apostle Paul as an object of knowledge for interpreters. Dr. White co-chairs the Historical Paul section of the Society of Biblical Literature and serves on the editorial board of The Journal of Theological Studies . His work appears in journals such as Journal for the Study of the New Testament and Catholic Biblical Quarterly . He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and maintains an ORCiD (0009-0001-8319-4482) for academic visibility.
Garofalo Giovanni is Full Professor of Spanish Language and Translation at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Bergamo. He joined the department in 2004 as Assistant Professor, became Associate Professor in 2014, and was promoted to Full Professor in 2020. His career includes affiliations with the Center for Research on Specialized Languages (CERLIS), Asociación de Lingüística del Discurso, AISPI (Associazione Hispanicisti Italiani), and AELINCO (Asociación Española de Lingüística de Corpus). His research focuses on Corpus-Assisted Discourse Analysis (CADS) Legal and Political Communication Discursive Construction of Gender in Spanish Legal Terminology and Lexicography Biomedical Discourse in Multicultural Contexts Prof. Garofalo's recent publications analyze textual complexity in legal corpora, hate speech in social media, and diachronic evolution of constitutional language, with methodological contributions to corpus linguistics. He has authored monographs on Spanish legal communication in criminal law and legislative language, including Géneros discursivos de la justicia penal and La Ley Orgánica 4/2000 de Extranjería . His academic leadership includes memberships in international research associations and collaborations with Spanish universities. He supervises advanced courses in Spanish linguistics and translation at the University of Bergamo, emphasizing corpus-based methodologies and specialized language analysis.
Dr. Ana Pellicer Sanchez is an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the IOE, University College London. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Nottingham (2012) and has been recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022-present). Previously, she served as Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham (2012-2016) and Visiting Professor at the University of Barcelona (2015-2016). Education: PhD (Nottingham), Postgraduate Teaching Certificate (Nottingham), BA (Murcia), CAP Certification (Murcia) Her research focuses on vocabulary acquisition in second languages, employing psycholinguistic measures like eye-tracking and reaction times to study cognitive processes during learning. Key areas include incidental acquisition through reading and subtitled viewing, formulaic language processing, and the relationship between attention distribution and learning outcomes. Recent publications highlight her expertise in eye-tracking methodologies, with collaborative projects examining gaze-contingent enhancement, multimodal reading effects, and technical vocabulary processing. Funded initiatives span AI-driven language education ('Navigo'), neuro-cognitive disaster vocabulary studies, and eye-tracking-EEG co-registration labs. Scientific contributions include leadership roles in the Vocabulary Studies SIG (BAAL), co-chairing the London SLARF, and founding the Eye-tracking SIG. Awards include a 2021 nomination for UCL's Outstanding Research Supervision. She supervises PhD projects on vocabulary teaching/learning and contributes to MA programs in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, teaching modules on second language acquisition, research methods, and TESOL fundamentals.
Simon Rowberry is a Lecturer in Publishing at University College London's Department of Information Studies since 2021, serving as Academic Director of Education. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of computing history and digital publishing over the past seven decades, with notable books including Four Shades of Gray: The Amazon Kindle Platform (2022) and The Early Development of Project Gutenberg, c.1970-2000 (2023). Formerly taught Digital Media & Publishing at the University of Stirling Research areas: history of ebooks, digital reading, pre-Web digital publishing, hypertext historiography, and shadow libraries His publications span the history of digital publishing technologies, from Ted Nelson's self-publishing practices to ACM Hypertext Conferences' pre-Web innovations. Recent work explores generative AI's implications for book digitization and the mutual influence of digital/physical literature. Dr. Rowberry's teaching includes modules like Publishing Studies , Researching Publishing , and Working in Publishing , emphasizing practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary publishing ecosystems.
Margarethe Rammerstorfer is a Professor at the School of Finance, Banking and Insurance at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. She serves as Head of the Board of Directors for Teaching and Students, and leads the Competence Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility. Her research focuses on Finance, Energy Economics, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , with expertise in portfolio management, regulatory economics, and sustainable investments. Her recent work analyzes socially responsible investment strategies , ESG portfolio engineering , and CSR disclosure impacts on market behavior. She has published extensively on natural gas markets , electricity market regulation , and nonprofit financing , bridging financial theory with sustainability challenges. Key trends in her research include: Integrating sustainability metrics into portfolio optimization Assessing regulatory risks in energy and gas markets Quantifying implied costs of capital through textual analysis Her publications span Working Papers , journal articles , and anthology contributions , with a focus on empirical studies in European energy markets and nonprofit financial models .
Catherine Lesley Blake serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the School of Information Sciences (iSchool) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She additionally holds a joint appointment as a Health Innovation Professor in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and maintains a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. Her extensive affiliations include the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), the Illinois Informatics Institute (I3), and the Personalized Nutrition Initiative (PNI). Dr. Blake's research explores both human and automated methods to synthesize evidence from text, with nearly two decades of experience in text mining and natural language processing, primarily in biomedicine. Her work centers around the Claim Framework, which provides both a conceptual framework and automated methods that extract key findings from empirical studies in medicine, toxicology, and epidemiology. Her research spans diverse areas including chemical risk assessment, health data literacy, exposome analysis, and socio-technical data analytics. She has also explored text mining applications in humanities to detect authorship from movie reviews and in news stories for textual entailment recognition. Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong trends toward applying NLP and text mining techniques to health-related problems, particularly in chemical risk assessment, cancer research, and evidence-based medicine. The most recent works show increasing focus on using semantics to scale up evidence-based chemical risk assessments, analyzing exposome factors that impact cancer, and developing methods for automated systematic reviews. These publications reveal a consistent trajectory of applying computational methods to solve complex biomedical and environmental health problems. JASIST Best Paper Award for collaborative information synthesis papers Honorable mention at iConference (2013) for identifying claims in social science literature Principal Investigator for the NSF's Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub Recipient of multiple NSF, NIH, and IMLS grants totaling over $5 million As an educator and mentor, Dr. Blake has supervised numerous doctoral students including Jooho Lee, Henry Gabb, and Ana Lucic who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. She currently mentors Ryan Wang, George Vazquez, Don Keefer, and Jaemin Yang. Her grant portfolio includes significant funding from NSF, NIH, IMLS, VA, and industry partners like CISCO, with recent projects focusing on health data literacy ambassadors, chemical risk assessment, and AI for social impact. She regularly teaches courses including Database Design & Prototyping (IS455) and Text Mining (IS567). Dr. Blake leads multiple research initiatives including the Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub, which drives efforts to use AI for social impact in the region. Her work on the Claim Framework has established a robust infrastructure for evidence-based discovery, while her projects with the Personalized Nutrition Initiative and Illinois Informatics Institute demonstrate strong interdisciplinary collaboration across campus. Current research teams focus on developing methods to harness exposome factors that impact cancer, creating health data literacy programs for middle schoolers, and using text mining to identify privacy statement facets.
Marie Anne Polo de Beaulieu is a CNRS Research Director at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS), affiliated with the Center for Historical Research (CRH) and the Historical Anthropology of the Long Middle Ages (AHLOMA) team. A former student of École normale supérieure and agrégée in history, she specializes in medieval exempla, liturgical innovation, and the memory of the deceased, with a focus on narrative sources and religious practices. Doctorate (1984, EHESS) on Jean Gobi the Younger’s Scala coeli , supervised by Jacques Le Goff. Habilitation (2001, University of Paris I) on Preaching, norms, social practices , supervised by Claude Gauvard and Jean-Claude Schmitt. Her research explores how medieval exempla functioned in “making belief” and their role in liturgical and narrative expressions of death. She co-created the Thesaurus Exemplorum Medii Aevi database and has led editorial projects like the Exempla Medii Aevi collection. Recent work (2025) extends to visual exempla in Russian contexts and animal metaphors in medieval utopian models. She has held leadership roles, including directing the merged AHLOMA research group (since 2017), serving on the EHESS Board of Directors (2012-2016, 2018-2020), and contributing to networks like Menestrel and MSS . Awards include her 2012-2016 CNRS (section 32) membership and 2005-2006 Princeton Institute for Advanced Study affiliation.
