جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ying Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Communication
• Advertising
• Visual Framing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ying Huang is a Professor of Communication at the University of West Florida (UWF), affiliated with the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and a master’s and doctorate in Media Management and Mass Communication & Media Arts from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her research focuses on visual framing, advertising messages, and their societal impacts, with a particular interest in cross-cultural analyses and the role of humor/hyperbole in advertising. She teaches courses in advertising, research methods, and visual communication and advises UWF’s student chapter of the American Advertising Federation (ClubAd). Dr. Huang’s research explores how visual elements shape audience perception, including studies on visual metaphors, hyperbole in advertising, and gender portrayals in Chinese media. Her work often compares media narratives across cultures, such as analyzing the 2008 Olympic torch relay coverage in U.S. and Chinese press. She has also contributed to curriculum development, including a new graduate course on visual communication. Her articles span peer-reviewed journals like Sex Roles , International Communication Gazette , and Mass Communication and Society . Her research highlights trends in visual rhetoric, advertising ethics, and the intersection of media with cultural and political contexts. While no awards are listed, her work reflects a commitment to advancing understanding of visual communication’s societal role. In advising and mentorship, Dr. Huang leads ClubAd, fostering student engagement in advertising practices. Her academic contributions bridge theory and practice, emphasizing global perspectives in media studies.

Andrea Bubenikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renaissance Art
• Baroque Art
• Early Modern Visual Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Andrea Bubenik is an expert in Renaissance and Baroque art, specializing in early modern visual culture. She holds dual affiliations at the University of Queensland: as an Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Arts' Department of Art History, and as an affiliate of three interdisciplinary research centers (Centre for Architecture, Theory, Criticism and History; Centre for Critical and Creative Writing; Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing). Her research focuses on printmaking, art-science intersections, court cultures, and reception histories of iconic artworks. She served as Director of the UQ Node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions (2019–2022). Her recent publications include monographs like *Reframing Albrecht Dürer* (2013, AAANZ award winner) and edited volumes such as *The Persistence of Melancholia in Art and Culture* (2019). She has curated major exhibitions like *Ecstasy: Baroque and Beyond* (2017) and *Five Centuries of Melancholia* (2014), both at the UQ Art Museum. Public engagement includes annual art history courses at QAGOMA and international lectures in Australia, Canada, and Europe. Education: PhD in Art History (not explicitly detailed, but extensive international fellowships at institutions like the Warburg Institute and the Huntington Library) Teaching: Supervised over 20 Honours, MPhil, and PhD students; developed an undergraduate Venice study abroad program Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Digital Futures Lab and multiple art institutions Her research grants include funding from AIAH/AAANZ for her upcoming monograph *Living Pictures: The Renaissance Artist-Scientist*, exploring Dürer and Leonardo’s natural studies. Awards include the AAANZ Best Book Prize (2014).

Bruce N. Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Auditory Displays
• Data Sonification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Bruce N. Walker holds a joint appointment in the School of Psychology and School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, within the College of Sciences. His research focuses on human-centered technology design, emphasizing accessibility, auditory displays, and human-AI interaction. He leads the Sonification Lab, pioneering multimodal interfaces and inclusive technology solutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Factors and Human-Computer Interaction from Rice University in 2001. Research Interests: Trust in technology, accessible interfaces, sonification, AI-human collaboration, and HCI in non-traditional environments. Current projects include the AccessCORPS VIP initiative to enhance course accessibility and studies on automated vehicle interaction. Awards: Best Paper Award at AudioMostly 2014 for auditory weather reports research. Active in professional organizations like the International Community for Auditory Display and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Teaching: Courses include Research Methods for Human Factors, Sensation and Perception, and HCI Foundations. Supervises interdisciplinary teams in the Sonification Lab R&D Studio and AccessCORPS VIP. Labs/Teams: Sonification Lab (multimodal data exploration) and AccessCORPS (disability-inclusive course design). Collaborates on international projects like the Mwangaza initiative for learners with vision impairment in Kenya.

Annie Antónمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• Software Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Annie Antón is a Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. Former Chair of her school, she specializes in privacy, security, software engineering, and public policy. Dr. Antón advises national defense and intelligence entities, including roles in the IDA/DARPA Defense Science Study Group (2005-2006) and the Obama-appointed 2016 Commission on Enhancing Cybersecurity for the Nation. She serves on numerous boards, including NIST Information Security & Privacy Advisory Board, Future of Privacy Forum, and former roles in U.S. DHS Data Privacy Committee and NSF Advisory Council. Her research focuses on aligning software systems with federal privacy/security regulations, emphasizing legal compliance, secure development practices, and IoT privacy challenges. Notable projects include UCON_LEGAL for HIPAA compliance and frameworks for analyzing regulatory requirements. She has contributed to policy implementations via empirical studies on user privacy perceptions and legal text mining. Dr. Antón's work bridges technical and policy domains, addressing ethical AI education, cross-border data governance, and cybersecurity preparedness. Her leadership spans academia, government, and industry through advisory roles at Intel, Microsoft Research, and the Georgia Tech Alumni Board.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Neurocomputing
• Quantum AI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Jiang is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at Lancaster University's School of Computing and Communications. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Neurocomputing, Quantum AI, Privacy Computing, and Medical Computing. He has pioneered secure pattern recognition in encrypted domains and quantum neuromorphic computing. With over £1M in research grants from EPSRC and others, he has authored 100+ publications and supervised over 20 PhD students. Dr. Jiang's work includes the Face2Brain method for neurodegenerative assessment and explainable models for brain aging analysis. He contributes actively to academic committees, editorial boards, and conferences like the World Conference on eXplainable AI. His research spans ethical AI frameworks, quantum algorithms for medical imaging, and privacy-preserving biometric systems.

Alexandr Lucasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexandr Lucas is a Teaching Professor in Robotics at the University of Sheffield's School of Computer Science. He joined in September 2019 and holds roles including Deputy Admissions Tutor (General Engineering) and IPE Tutor. His research focuses on developmental neuro-robotics, cognitive assessment via human-robot interaction, and educational robotics applications. He contributes to courses like COM1005 (Machines and Intelligence) and COM3528 (Cognitive and Biomimetic Robotics), developing teaching materials for MiRo robots and simulators. Publications include work on cognitive skill assessment using cloud computing and robotic systems, visual finger-counting for neuro-robotics learning, and public perception analysis of robots in urban environments. He co-founded the SERAI Network CIC and maintains active roles in robotics education and outreach. Lucas has created extensive teaching resources, including guides for MiRoCloud simulation platforms and visual coding tools (MiRoCODE). His work emphasizes practical robotics education and bridging theory with hands-on experiments in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Consumer Economics
• Food Choices
• Experimental Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marco Palma is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University and Director of the Human Behavior Laboratory, a transdisciplinary facility integrating neurophysiological technology to study decision-making. His roles include leadership in AgriLife Research and Extension programs. With a Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida, his expertise spans consumer behavior, food choices, experimental economics, and neuroeconomics. His work focuses on merging biological and traditional behavioral research to improve health and well-being outcomes. Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from University of Florida Research Interests: Consumer decision-making, neuroeconomic mechanisms, food policy interventions, and behavioral responses to environmental and health risks. His lab employs eye-tracking, biometric sensors, and experimental economics methods to analyze how physiological states influence choices. Recent work examines the cognitive impacts of fasting, visual-nature stimuli effects, and public perceptions of chemical exposures like PFAS. Recent Research Trends: His articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking neuroscience with economic decision models. Key themes include behavioral interventions for dietary change, competitive market dynamics, and the neurophysiological basis of social preferences. Over 2024-2025, he has published extensively on experimental methods validation, environmental policy communication, and gender differences in competition. Awards: Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow (2025), recognizing his transformative contributions to interdisciplinary research. Labs/Teams: Leads the Human Behavior Laboratory, collaborating with neuroscientists and behavioral economists to develop innovative measurement tools for decision-making studies. Actively involved in AgriLife Extension programs addressing agricultural industry challenges.

Abdulhamit Arvasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Modern Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Global Anglophone
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abdulhamit Arvas is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania, with affiliations in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies; Comparative Literature & Literary Theory; the Middle East Center; and Global Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He is an extraordinary member of Exeter College at the University of Oxford. BA, Hacettepe University, Turkey MA, Eastern Michigan University PhD, Michigan State University His research and teaching focus on early modern literature and culture, comparative histories of sexuality and race, queer studies, trans history, cross-cultural encounters, and Islam in the Renaissance. His work bridges literary analysis with critical race and gender theory, particularly examining the intersections of homoeroticism, empire, and race in transnational Mediterranean contexts. Dr. Arvas’s publications span journals like GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies , English Literary Renaissance , and Shakespeare Survey , alongside edited collections such as The Cambridge History of Gay and Lesbian Literature . He is currently editing a new edition of Shakespeare’s Othello for Oxford University Press, reflecting his engagement with transhistorical and cross-cultural dialogues. 2025 Charles Ludwig Distinguished Teaching Award 2025 and 2022 David Delaura Teaching Awards Fellowships from Fulbright, Folger Shakespeare Library, SSHRC Early Modern Conversions at the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and University of California Humanities Research Institute His courses at Penn include topics like “Premodern Trans Studies,” “Queer Islam and the Renaissance,” and “Shakespeare Now,” emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to gender, race, and cultural memory. Dr. Arvas also co-edited the tenth anniversary issue of postmedieval , later published as a book, and his first monograph Boys Abducted: The Homoerotics of Empire and Race in Early Modernity (Duke UP, 2025) redefines early modern transnational sexualities.

Shawn Millerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Philosophy of Biology
• Philosophy of Science
• Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shawn Miller is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of California, Davis, where he also earned his PhD. His work focuses on philosophy of biology, science studies, and ethical inquiries. He maintains a prominent resource at philbio.net , curating a comprehensive reading list for philosophy of biology graduate programs. His research interests include functional analysis in biology, evolutionary theory critiques, and scientific methodology. He has contributed to debates around adaptationism, gene-environment interaction, and feminist approaches in science. Miller's published works appear in Anarchist Review of Books , The Montréal Review , and Crack the Spine . His 2016 article ' There is No Future Tree ' explores temporal ontology, while recent publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with anarchist thought and cultural critique. He has maintained active involvement in journalism, writing for outlets like Sacramento News & Review and The Pacific Sun , often blending philosophical perspectives with social commentary. His creative writing includes poetic reflections on existence and ethical decision-making.

Robert Vilainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Comparative Literature
• Modernist Poetry
• Avant-Garde Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Robert Vilain is Senior Tutor at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, and Lecturer in German at Christ Church. Previously, he held the position of Professor of German and Comparative Literature at the University of Bristol (2010–2023) and served as Director of the South, West & Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (2020–2023). He was Warden of Wills Hall (2015–2018), overseeing welfare and pastoral care. Vilain earned his DPhil in comparative literature from Christ Church, where he also studied French and German as an undergraduate in the 1980s. His research focuses on comparative literature, modernist poetry, and the avant-garde, with a particular emphasis on Rainer Maria Rilke, Yvan Goll, and Hugo von Hofmannsthal. His work bridges German, French, and Austrian cultural contexts, exploring themes like spirituality, exile, and interdisciplinary art forms. Education: Bachelor of Arts (French and German), Christ Church, Oxford Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Comparative Literature, Christ Church, Oxford Research Interests: Vilain’s studies delve into modernist lyricism, the avant-garde’s interplay with visual and musical arts, and the reception of German and French literary figures in transnational contexts. He is renowned for his analyses of Rilke’s spiritual and existential themes, as well as his examinations of Yvan Goll’s exile writings and Hofmannsthal’s engagement with 20th-century political history. Publications: His scholarly works include edited volumes on Austrian cultural identity, translations of Rilke’s texts, and critical studies on figures like Hermann Bahr and Georg Trakl. His recent articles explore Rilke’s engagement with Venice, Beethoven, and Rome, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Labs/Teams: As Senior Tutor, Vilain oversees academic and pastoral affairs at St Hugh’s, fostering an inclusive intellectual environment. He collaborates with institutions like the South, West & Wales DTP to support doctoral training in the humanities.

Bernadette Bucherمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Embodied AI
• Vision-Language Grounding
• Mobile Manipulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bernadette Bucher is an Assistant Professor in the Robotics Department (primary) and Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on embodied AI, vision-language grounding, and mobile manipulation, with an emphasis on interpretable visual representations and uncertainty estimation for robotics tasks. She previously worked at Boston Dynamics AI Institute, NVIDIA Research, and Lockheed Martin Corporation. Her academic background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania (GRASP Lab) under advisors Kostas Daniilidis and Nikolai Matni, alongside MA degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Alabama (2014). Research interests include robotics, computer vision, and machine learning intersections, particularly autonomous mobile manipulation. Her work emphasizes uncertainty-aware systems and deployable learning-based methods. Notable achievements include the Best Paper in Cognitive Robotics at ICRA 2024. Her research spans projects like EVORA for off-road autonomy and ASHiTA for hierarchical task analysis. She has contributed to open-source projects like RoboNet and actively publishes in top conferences (CVPR, CoRL, ICRA). Key projects: EVORA, ASHiTA, Vision-Language Frontier Maps (VLFM) Grants and funding: Honda Research Institute (Curious Minded Machines project) Labs/Teams: Active participation in robotics labs at University of Michigan and prior collaborations with industry partners

Linda Ryan Bengtssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Culture
• Media Studies
• Cultural Industries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Linda Ryan Bengtsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Media and Communication at Karlstad University. She holds roles as a research advisor and collaborates with public/private entities, including Hagfors municipality, Visit Värmland, and Uddeholm. Her work focuses on geomedia studies, exploring the interplay between place, media practices, and digital culture within cultural industries and tourism. Education: She completed her doctoral dissertation on public art installations and interactive experience in 2012. Teaching includes undergraduate and advanced courses in visual culture, digital design, and design methodology. Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research combines human geography, tourism studies, and business administration. Key projects include the 'Bruksort 2.0' ecosystem initiative (2024-2025) and the 'Music Ecosystems' EU project (2018-2021). She co-edits the book Geomedia Studies: Spaces and Mobilities in Mediatized Worlds (2017/2018). Collaborations: She serves on boards for the Baltic Sea Foundation and Visit Värmland, emphasizing strategic research environments and funding. Recent articles (2024) address geomedia futures in tourism, pandemic impacts on music industries, and virtual reality immersion. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though her work receives grants from Vinnova, EU, and regional agencies. Her research environment development focuses on co-creation with industry partners. Advising/Grants: As a research advisor, she strengthens funding opportunities and national/international collaborations. Projects like 'Experience Industry: Geomedia Technologies for Live Performance' highlight her focus on applied research. Labs/Teams: Central to the Geomedia Studies Research Group, she leads projects like 'Digital Place-Based Experiences' and 'Crisis Communication' initiatives in rural tourism sectors.

Frank Tongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Visual Cognition
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Frank Tong is a Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University in the College of Arts and Science. He leads an active research laboratory investigating the neural mechanisms of human visual perception, cognition, attention, and working memory. His work integrates behavioral experiments, high-resolution fMRI, and computational modeling to decode how visual information is represented and maintained in the brain. Department: Department of Psychology Office: Wilson Hall, Room 531 Email: frank.tong@vanderbilt.edu Phone: 615-322-1780 Education: B.S. in Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada (Advisor: Barrie Frost) Ph.D. in Psychology, Harvard University (Advisors: Ken Nakayama, Nancy Kanwisher) Postdoctoral Fellow, UCLA (McDonnell-Pew Fellowship, Advisor: Steve Engel) Frank Tong's research centers on understanding how early visual representations interact with higher cognitive functions such as attention and working memory. He has developed pioneering fMRI decoding methods to reconstruct visual features like orientation and object categories from brain activity patterns in the human visual cortex. His lab has demonstrated how these techniques can reveal the neural bases of visual working memory and object-based attentional selection. Current work includes using deep convolutional neural networks as models of human visual processing. His recent publications show a consistent focus on decoding mental states, visual features, and memory contents from brain activity, particularly using fMRI pattern analysis. The research spans visual working memory, attentional modulation, scene perception, and the application of machine learning to neural data. These studies frequently appear in top journals such as Nature , Nature Neuroscience , and Annual Review of Psychology . Scientific Awards: McDonnell-Pew Training Fellowship (1999) Robert K. Root Preceptorship, Princeton (2003) Scientific American Top 50 Award (2004) Young Investigator Award, Cognitive Neuroscience Society (2006) Chancellor's Award for Research, Vanderbilt (2008) Young Investigator Award, Vision Sciences Society (2009) Troland Research Award, National Academy of Sciences Frank Tong has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to successful academic and research careers. His lab has received significant research funding to support its work in cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging. He has also served on the editorial board of the Annual Review of Psychology and as a board member of the Vision Sciences Society, reflecting his leadership in the field. He teaches undergraduate courses including Psy 3760 (Mind and Brain), Psy 3765 (Social Cognition and Neuroscience), and Psy 3780 (The Visual System). His lab continues to explore the interplay between early visual processing and higher cognition using advanced neuroimaging and computational techniques.

Zhu-Tian Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zhu-Tian Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where he leads research in data visualization, human-computer interaction, and augmented reality. Prior to this, he held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University and UC San Diego, working with leading researchers in visual computing and interactive design. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology B.Eng. in Software Engineering, South China University of Technology His research focuses on augmenting human intelligence through hybrid human-AI systems, particularly in everyday and outdoor environments. He specializes in designing intelligent AR interfaces, embedded visualizations, and language-oriented interactions for applications in sports analytics, education, and data analysis. His work integrates human-centered design with applied machine learning to create intuitive and effective visualization tools. The recent trend in his publications shows a strong emphasis on intelligent AR systems for dynamic scenes, LLM-based code generation interfaces, and real-time augmentation of sports videos using natural language and gaze-based interactions. His work frequently appears in top-tier venues such as IEEE VIS, ACM CHI, and UIST. Best Paper Award, ACM CHI'23 Best Short Paper Honorable Mention, EuroVis'23 Best Paper Honorable Mention, IEEE VIS'22 (twice) Certificate of Distinction and Excellence in Teaching, Harvard University Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Dr. Chen actively mentors undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, as well as visiting scholars and interns, and is building a new research lab focused on visualization for intelligent AR systems. He has served on program committees for major conferences including ACM CHI, IEEE VIS, and EuroVis, and has been invited to speak at institutions such as Apple, JP Morgan, and multiple universities worldwide. He also contributes to the academic community through grant reviewing for NSF and the Department of Energy. He leads research projects in intelligent AR systems for sports, language-oriented interactions with LLMs, and immersive data visualization, often in collaboration with institutions like Harvard, UC San Diego, and HKUST. His lab welcomes students and collaborators interested in visualization, HCI, and applied AI.

Olivia Cheungمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Cognition
• Perceptual Expertise
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Olivia Cheung is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Global Network Assistant Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), affiliated with the Division of Science and the Department of Psychology. She leads the Objects and Knowledge Laboratory (OAK Lab), which is also associated with the Center for Brain and Health at NYUAD. Education: BSSc, Chinese University of Hong Kong PhD, Vanderbilt University Postdoctoral Training: Harvard Medical School, CIMeC (Trento, Italy), Harvard University Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience and visual cognition, particularly how experience and learning shape perception. She investigates how visual and conceptual knowledge interact to influence representations of objects, faces, words, musical notations, and scenes. Her lab employs behavioral experiments, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and computational modeling to explore perceptual expertise and category selectivity in the brain. Her recent publications (2022–2024) reveal a consistent focus on high-level vision, with studies on holistic face and word processing, neural and computational models of category recognition, ensemble perception of animacy, and social judgments from faces (e.g., election prediction). These works, presented at Vision Sciences Society (VSS), demonstrate interdisciplinary methods and collaborations with students and international researchers. Olivia Cheung teaches courses such as Capstone Projects in Computer Science and Psychology, and Concepts and Categories: How We Structure the World , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. She mentors undergraduate researchers, many of whom have co-authored conference posters. Her lab, the OAK Lab, fosters research on the intersection of perception, knowledge, and expertise.