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Anindita Banerjeeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Science Fiction
• Environment and Sustainability
• Migration and Borders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anindita Banerjee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with cross-appointments in the Environment & Sustainability Program, History of Art and Visual Studies, Literatures in English, and Romance Studies. She serves as SAP Core Faculty for the South Asia Program and has been instrumental in establishing Cornell's Environmental and Sustainability Program, where she built and chaired the environmental humanities concentration for four years. Her research explores the relationship between imagining and making futures across diverse contexts, focusing on the evolving interfaces between science, technology, and culture; natural and built environments; media and information systems; and the migration of people, things, ideas, and images. Spanning Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Latin and African Americas, her work examines networks of exchange, innovation, production, and consumption that emerge outside conventional coordinates of the modern world. Her scholarship has been featured in BBC Culture, Radio Free Europe, Medium, and Meduza. She has authored multiple books including the award-winning We Modern People: Science Fiction and the Making of Russian Modernity (2013), which won the Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies book prize, and is currently working on Reactionary Worldbuilding (MIT Press, 2026) and Border Environments (Cornell, 2026). Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with science fiction as a critical lens for examining global environmental, technological, and social transformations. Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies book prize Ivy+ Mellon Leadership Fellow (2024-25) Academic Venture Fund grant from Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Social Sciences and Humanities Research Fellowship Banerjee serves as a faculty fellow of the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and is a participating member of cross-college programs in Biology and Society, Media Studies, and Visual Studies. She co-led a workshop series and engaged-learning course on border spaces and environmental justice supported by a grant from the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies. As an Ivy+ Mellon Leadership Fellow, she serves as Special Assistant to the Dean of the Cornell School of Continuing Education, focusing on academic leadership and governance with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

• Molecular Imaging
• Biomedical Imaging
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam de la Zerda is an Associate Professor at Stanford University's Department of Structural Biology (School of Medicine) and Electrical Engineering (by courtesy). He develops advanced optical molecular imaging technologies combining nanoparticle contrast agents and adaptive OCT systems for cancer and ophthalmic disease research. Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (BSc, 2005) Stanford University (PhD, 2011) UC Berkeley (Postdoctoral Fellowship) Research Themes : Virtual biopsy using machine learning-enhanced OCT Gold nanorod-based molecular contrast agents Speckle noise reduction for cellular resolution Needle beam optical coherence tomography angiography His 15 most recent publications demonstrate technical innovations in: Metasurface optics for extended depth-of-field Spectral deconvolution of multiple contrast agents Speckle modulation for improved diagnostic clarity Noninvasive lymphatic system mapping Scientific Honors : Pew-Stewart Scholar for Cancer Research AFOSR Young Investigator NIH Early Independence Award Forbes 30 Under 30 (x2) Chan Zuckerberg BioHub Investigator His lab team has developed clinical prototypes including OcuBell Inc. 's ophthalmic imaging systems and Visby Medical 's diagnostic platforms. Current research spans from in vivo glycoprotein imaging to de novo biosensor development for real-time disease monitoring in awake animal models.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Interface Design
• Soft Robotics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Jan Borchers is a full professor of computer science and head of the Media Computing Group, an endowed Chair in the Computer Science Department at RWTH Aachen University. He serves as deputy member of the Faculty Council for Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences (2024-2026) and previously headed the Computer Science Department's Examination Board from 2015 until February 2025. Borchers established his research group in 2003, pioneering modern HCI academic research and teaching in Germany, and opened Germany's first Fab Lab in 2009. Borchers received his PhD 'summa cum laude' in computer science from Darmstadt University of Technology in 2000. Before joining RWTH Aachen, he held faculty positions at Stanford University and ETH Zurich. His PhD thesis, 'A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design,' became the first book to bring design patterns to HCI. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular interest in new user interfaces for soft robotics, textile user interfaces, 3D printing and personal fabrication, augmented reality, wearable and tangible computing, interfaces for software development, deceptive patterns, and interactive guides and exhibits. He is a member of ACM, SIGCHI, SIGCHI Germany, and GI, and introduced the Interactivity format to the CHI conference in 2005. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on deceptive patterns/dark patterns in UI design, textile interfaces, and the impact of generative AI on creative teamwork. His work spans from fundamental research in interaction techniques to practical applications in smart homes, accessibility, and children's interfaces, with a consistent focus on usability and user-centered design. IDC 2025 Best Work in Progress: 'If They Have No Choice, They'll Accept!' CHI'25 Student Games Competition Winner: 'The Deceptive Dungeon' RWTH-Wissenschaftsnacht 2024 Best Science Slam: 'Usability: 4 Prinzipien guter User Interfaces' Multiple CHI/UIST Honorable Mentions and Best Paper awards spanning two decades Author of influential books including 'A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design' and 'Arduino In A Nutshell' Borchers has provided extensive consulting, training, and user interface design services to major clients including AirBus, Apple, ARD, Bayer, Children's Museum Boston, Daimler, Handelsblatt, OTIS, Scout24, TEDx, and Deutsche Telekom. He actively organizes the Computer Science Department's weekly Faculty Lunch since 2003 and coordinates the department's public relations and web presence since 2010. He leads the Media Computing Group, which has become a leading German lab in terms of archival publications at CHI, the top international conference in HCI. Since March 2025, he serves as faculty patron for TechLabs Aachen, a student initiative providing practical digital skills training.

• Multimodal Learning
• Multilingual NLP
• Vision-Language Models
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Desmond Elliott is an Associate Professor in the Natural Language Processing section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen (UCPH). His research focuses on multimodal and multilingual models with specific emphasis on vision-language integration and tokenization-free NLP approaches. He teaches Bachelor and Master's level courses including Advanced Topics in Natural Language Processing (since 2019), Grundlæggende Data Science (since 2023), and previously Data Science (2021-2023). His research interests center on building and understanding multimodal and multilingual models , particularly exploring vision and language interactions through billion-parameter systems. Current work investigates cultural representation disparities in vision-language models, parameter-efficient captioning, and multimodal distributional semantics across diverse domains including food culture and medical imaging. His methodology emphasizes real-world applicability in non-English contexts and ethical considerations in multimodal systems. Elliott's recent publications (2025) demonstrate leadership in multimodal NLP, with significant contributions to vision-language pretraining, multilingual evaluation frameworks, and clinical NLP applications. His work spans theoretical advancements in model architectures and practical implementations addressing challenges in low-resource languages and domain adaptation. Best Long Paper Award at EMNLP 2021 Best Poster Award at COLING 2019 As an active educator, Elliott contributes to courses on Fair and Transparent Machine Learning and previously taught Information Retrieval. His research collaborations span international institutions with particular focus on European and non-English language contexts, reflecting UCPH's recognition as Europe's #1 institution for HCI research over the past decade.

• Medical Imaging
• Molecular Imaging
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Meikle is a Professor of Medical Imaging Physics and Head of the Imaging Physics Laboratory at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney. He also serves as Deputy Director (Preclinical) of Sydney Imaging and Deputy Director of the National Imaging Facility's Sydney node. His expertise spans advanced imaging technologies, with a focus on PET/SPECT instrumentation and molecular imaging. He holds a B.App.Sc.(Hons) from the University of Technology Sydney and a PhD from the University of New South Wales. Research focuses include developing novel PET systems like Open-field PET (for freely moving rodents) and Total Body PET, which enhance imaging sensitivity and enable real-time behavioral studies alongside brain function analysis. Collaborations include Tsinghua University (China) and UC Davis (USA). He leads projects on motion correction, quantitative imaging, and AI-driven analysis. Key achievements include over 180 peer-reviewed publications, editorial roles in Physics in Medicine and Biology , and leadership in professional societies. Awards include IEEE Senior Membership and Australian Institute of Physics Fellowship. Current student projects explore Total Body PET applications, motion correction, and radiopharmaceutical evaluation. Teaching roles include medical physics courses in diagnostic radiography and medical physics programs. He advises on imaging ethics, facility implementation, and translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications.

Ji Hwan Parkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Digital Twins
• Human-AI Teaming
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ji Hwan Park is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Games and Media at RIT's Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS). He holds a PhD from Stony Brook University under Prof. Arie Kaufman. His research focuses on accessible data visualization, digital twins, human-AI collaboration, and VR/AR applications. Notable contributions include developing tools for ADHD-friendly visualizations and interactive protein motif identification. He has received funding from the Department of Defense for biomedical research and earned an Honorable Mention at CHI 2024. Current teaching includes courses on game design and advanced algorithms. Research activities span medical imaging analytics (e.g., CMed framework for crowd-sourced diagnostics), climate modeling through Bayesian deep learning, and creative visualization techniques like Graphoto. His work bridges technical innovation with human-centered design principles, particularly in healthcare and neurodivergent accessibility contexts.

Andrew Lanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Educational Data Mining
• Personalized Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Lan is an Associate Professor in the College of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he also serves as the CS Undergraduate Program Director. He was granted tenure by the UMass Board of Trustees in June 2025 and is currently on leave through Spring 2026. His research focuses on developing human-in-the-loop machine learning methods to enable scalable, effective, and personalized learning experiences in education. Dr. Lan received his BS in Physics and Mathematics from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, followed by his MS (2014) and PhD (2016) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University. He completed postdoctoral research at Rice University (2016) and Princeton University's EDGE Lab (2017-2018). His research spans artificial intelligence for education, with particular expertise in educational data mining, knowledge tracing, personalized learning systems, and human-AI collaboration in educational contexts. Dr. Lan's work leverages massive and multimodal learner and content data collected from both traditional classrooms and online learning platforms to develop systems that deliver high-quality, affordable, and personalized learning experiences. He has made significant contributions to areas including computerized adaptive testing, math word problem generation, student affect detection, and automated grading systems. His recent work increasingly focuses on leveraging large language models for educational applications while maintaining rigorous scientific validation of these approaches. Best Student Paper Award at the 2024 AIED Conference (with Alexander Scarlatos) Best Paper Nominee at LAK 2021 Best Student Paper Award at IEEE Big Data 2020 NAEP Math Automated Scoring Challenge Grand Prize Winner Dr. Lan actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with several of his advisees receiving recognition for their work. He has secured substantial funding from the National Science Foundation, including a $90M grant for the SafeInsights project, a secure cyberinfrastructure for educational research. His research group collaborates with institutions including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Pennsylvania, and Rice University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including COMPSCI 240 (Reasoning under Uncertainty) and COMPSCI 590OP (Applied Numerical Optimization), with a focus on the practical application of theoretical concepts in machine learning and artificial intelligence. His educational philosophy emphasizes bridging the gap between theoretical foundations and real-world implementation in educational technology.

Kerrin v. Engelhardtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History of Education
• History of Science
• Educational Film Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kerrin v. Engelhardt is an Associate Scientist at the Humboldt University Berlin's Department of History of Education within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She also holds roles as Project Leader in the BMBF-funded collaborative project 'MythErz' and as a lecturer in science history at the Technical University of Berlin. Her research focuses on Cold War educational practices, historical pedagogical technologies, and the Abitur examination system in Germany. She has held positions including Research Assistant at the Humboldt University’s Institute of Education Studies and the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, and led projects on educational film analysis and university collection utilization. Education: PhD in History of Natural Science from Friedrich-Schiller University Jena (2013), M.A. in Cultural History/Folklore Studies (2011), and Diploma in Fine Art from Bauhaus University Weimar (2003). Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to explore the intersection of education, science, and cultural history. Research Interests: Cold War pedagogical media, history of educational assessment practices, cultural history of science education, and institutional practices in historical education systems. She emphasizes praxeological methods to analyze historical educational materials and rituals. Key Projects: Leadership in the 'MythErz' project examining GDR educational myths through films; co-coordination of the 'Abitur examination practices' project; development of interdisciplinary teaching strategies using university collections. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics such as East German educational spaces, historical examination rituals, and Weimar-era art education. Notable works include analyses of GDR science education films and the socio-cultural dimensions of Abitur practices.

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Clustering Algorithms
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Claudia Plant is a Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science , leading the Research Group Data Mining and Machine Learning . Her research focuses on clustering algorithms, data mining, and machine learning applications in areas like biomedical data, wind energy, and causality inference. She has contributed to projects such as Knowledge-infused Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing (2020–2028) and Hybrid Computational Sciences (2021–2021). Plant has authored over 160 publications, with recent work emphasizing deep learning, anomaly detection, and GPU-optimized algorithms. She actively engages in academic activities, including talks on clustering methods and interdisciplinary projects like Governing Algorithms: The Politics of Data and Decision-Making . Her research interests span clustering algorithms , graph neural networks , causality discovery , and ethical digital transformation . Notable projects include causal analysis of wind farm dynamics and AI-enhanced education tools. Plant’s work bridges computational methods with societal challenges, such as empowering marginalized communities through ethical technology adoption.

Jacob Krügerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Software Evolution
• Variant-Rich Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacob Krüger is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology , specializing in the development and evolution of variant-rich software systems. He holds a PhD from Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (2021) and has held academic and research positions at institutions including Ruhr-University Bochum, Chalmers University of Technology, and the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the interplay between human cognition and software quality, particularly in complex systems requiring frequent adaptation. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (2021) MSc Business Informatics, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg (2016) Research Interests: Variant-Rich Systems Program Comprehension Software Product Lines Human Factors in Software Engineering Architecture Smells and Quality Assurance Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes fork ecosystem visualization (VisFork tool), the impact of AI on scientific practices, and crisis-driven software development (e.g., Corona-Warn-App). Key themes include empirical studies, tool development, and industry collaboration. Awards: Best Dissertation Award (2022) Frank Anger Memorial Award (2019) Multiple conference best-paper and review awards Advising & Grants: Supervises 12+ PhD students across multiple institutions. Active in funding projects like INKleSS (German Research Foundation) and FOSD Meeting 2024 (NWO). Leads collaborations with ASML, Danfoss, and Axis AB. Labs/Teams: Member of the Software Engineering and Technology (SET) group at TU Eindhoven, focusing on industrial-strength software systems and cognitive aspects of development.

Mykola Pechenizkiyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mykola Pechenizkiy is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), holding the Data Mining Chair. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in Data Mining for Industrial Applications at the University of Jyväskylä. His research focuses on predictive analytics, data mining, and responsible AI, addressing real-world challenges in industry, healthcare, and education. He leads the Customer Journey research program at the Data Science Center Eindhoven, emphasizing ethical and transparent analytics. Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Jyväskylä (2005) and has held visiting researcher positions at institutions like Columbia University and NYU. He has co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and serves on editorial boards and committees for leading conferences (e.g., AAAI, IJCAI). He is the President of the International Educational Data Mining Society (IEDMS). His research interests include concept drift adaptation, sparsity techniques in neural networks, and fairness-aware AI. He has led projects such as the TKI PPS KPN Smart Two initiative and collaborates with industries like ASML, Philips, and Rabobank. His work contributes to UN SDGs, particularly in sustainable development through AI-driven solutions. Awards: Best Demo Paper Award (IEEE ICDE 2023), Best Paper Awards (ALA 2022, LoG 2022), and SensorKDD 2009 recognition. Grants/Projects: Active projects include TKI PPS KPN Smart Two (2019–2025) and Smart One W&I TKI KPN Flagship (2018–2022). Labs/Teams: Affiliated with EAISI Health, SIKS Scientific Board, and the University of Waikato’s AI Institute.

Tara Boroushakiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Wireless Networking
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tara Boroushaki is an incoming Assistant Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Yale University. She completed her Ph.D. at MIT (expected May 2025), advised by Prof. Fadel Adib, with a focus on sensing and mobile technologies. Her research spans wireless networking, robotics, and human-computer interaction, emphasizing multi-modal sensing for environmental perception. Key achievements include the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship (2022–2024) and the IEEE RFID '23 Best Paper Award. Her work on RF-based 'X-ray vision' has been featured in TEDxMIT and media outlets like the BBC and World Economic Forum. She co-founded Cartesian Systems, deploying sensing technologies in retail and supply chain. Research interests include non-line-of-sight perception, RFID localization, and robotic grasping. She has developed systems like FuseBot and RFusion, highlighted as transformative in MIT's '103 Ways to Make the World Better' initiative.

Fethiye Irmak Doganمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fethiye Irmak Dogan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, working in the Affective Intelligence and Robotics Laboratory. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2023), an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU). Her research focuses on human-robot interaction, continual learning, and socially appropriate robot behaviors leveraging explainability. She has conducted robotics research at KTH's Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning and collaborated internationally, including a visiting scholar stint at Georgia Institute of Technology. Education highlights include: B.Sc., Computer Engineering, METU (2015) M.Sc., Computer Engineering, METU (2018), with research at Kovan Robotics Lab Ph.D., Computer Science, KTH (2023), with visiting research at Georgia Tech Research interests emphasize deploying autonomous robots in human environments, resolving ambiguous user instructions through explainability, and enabling socially intelligent robot behaviors. Recent work explores continual learning for context adaptation, multimodal frameworks for human-robot collaboration, and vision-language models for wellbeing assessment in children. Key projects include BT-ACTION (modular instruction understanding), GRACE (LLM-driven socially appropriate actions), and STREAK (continual learning for household tasks). Her contributions span robotics, AI ethics, and human-centered design, with a focus on real-world applications in healthcare and education.

Suranga Chandima Nanayakkaraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intelligent Systems
• Human Augmentation
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Suranga Chandima Nanayakkara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), leading the Centre for Holistic Inquiry into Lifelong Learning (CHILL) and the Smart Systems Institute (SSI). He holds roles such as AI+HCI Theme Lead at NUS+CNRS IPAL Lab and Residential Fellow at NUS College. His research focuses on assistive human-computer interfaces, emphasizing technologies that enhance perceptual and cognitive capabilities for individuals with sensory deficits. He earned his PhD and BEng from NUS, followed by postdoctoral work at MIT Media Lab. Notable projects include the Augmented Human Lab, iTILES for rehabilitation, and the FingerReader device for visually impaired shoppers. His work has garnered awards like the MIT TR35, TOYP, and INK Fellowship. Research interests include Intelligent Systems, Human Augmentation, and Design Science. He explores applications in assistive technologies, healthcare informatics, and educational tools. Over 15 publications highlight innovations in wearables, stress management, and multimodal interaction. Awards: 40+ accolades, including MIT TR35, TOYP, and multiple design awards for projects like Kiwrious and FingerReader. Grants: Led projects funded by institutions like NUS and Singapore’s innovation initiatives. Labs: Augmented Human Lab (founded 2011), focusing on humanizing technology through natural interfaces.

Jonathan Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Perception
• Philosophy of Language
• Cognitive Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Cohen is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and serves as an Associate Dean in the School of Arts and Humanities. Previously, he held a Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of British Columbia (2000-2001). He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Rutgers University (2000), and holds a M.A. (1995) and B.A. (1993) in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Chicago. His research primarily focuses on the philosophy of perception and language, with a special emphasis on their intersections with cognitive science. Key areas include relationalist theories of color properties, multimodal perception, and the semantics/pragmatics of context-sensitive expressions. Recent work explores perceptual interactions across modalities, synesthesia, and the role of extrasemantic expansion in communication. Cohen’s publications span over two decades, with recent trends emphasizing perceptual architecture, phenomenal contrasts, and interdisciplinary approaches to cognitive penetration. His work often bridges analytic philosophy with empirical findings in psychology and neuroscience. While no formal grants or awards are explicitly noted, his extensive bibliography reflects sustained engagement with foundational questions in philosophy of mind and language. No lab affiliations or student advisees are listed in the provided materials.