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Aamodt

Tor

Applied Science

-

Computers

computer architecture, optimizing compilers

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Ansermino

Mark

Medicine

-

Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Medicine, Pediatrics, Technology

Pediatric Anesthesia; Health Informatics

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Art

Cherkasov

Medicine

Russian

Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computers, Drugs, Russia/Eastern Europe

Drug design; Bioinformatics, Molecular modeling; Proteomics; Artificial intelligence; Antibiotics

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Benbasat

Izak

Sauder School of Business

Turkish

Computers

electronic commerce, human-computer interaction, recommendation agents for online buying, service in electronic commerce, deception in electronic commerce

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Beznosov

Konstantin

Applied Science

Russian

Computers, Technology

usable security, computer security, online social networks

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Brewer

Jess H.

Science

-

Aging, Cancer, Computers, Computers in Education, Fisheries, Internet, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Science, Smoking, Sports, Statistics, Technology, United States

muons, magnetism, semiconductors, superconductors, materials, spin, relaxation, resonance, angling, poetry

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Bridson

Robert

Science

-

Computers, Film, Mathematics

computer graphics, computer animation, scientific computing, numerical analysis

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Bryson

Mary

Education

French

Communications, Computers, Computers in Education, Culture, Education, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Internet, Media, Sustainability, Technology, Women's Issues

technology, media, cultural studies, gender, queer theory, deviance studies, post-colonial pedagogies

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Burton-Jones

Andrew

Sauder School of Business

-

Computers, Technology

management of information technology; information technology auditing; IT performance metrics, IT security

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Carenini

Giuseppe

Science

Italian

Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Computers in Education, Language, Technology

intelligent interfaces, decision-support systems, natural language processing, NLP, natural language generation, NLG, information visualization, user modeling, preference elicitation

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Carlaw

Kenneth

Arts

-

Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Commerce, Computers, Consumers, Economics, Environment, Government, Human Behavior, Internet, Labour Issues, Management, New Zealand, Politics, Research and Development, Sustainability, Technology, Telecommunications, Third World, Trade, Transportation

Economics, Sustainable economics Development and Gowth, Technological Change, Productivity, Climate Justice, Innovation Policy

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Cavusoglu

Hasan

Sauder School of Business

-

Commerce, Communications, Computers, Crime, Defence, Economics, Management, Technology, Telecommunications

Internet, Internet Security, Information Technology, Information Security, IT Economics, Privacy, Software Vulnerabilities, Computer Crimes, Strategic Impact of IT

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Cenfetelli

Ronald T.

Sauder School of Business

-

Business, Commerce, Computers, Consumers, Internet, Management, Statistics, Technology, Telecommunications

e-business; online; Internet; technology management; technology strategy; Human-computer interaction; interfaces and technology design; emotions and technology

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Chrostowski

Lukas

Applied Science

French, Polish

Biotechnology, Computers, Engineering, Research and Development, Telecommunications

semiconductor lasers, optics, VCSELs (Vertical Cavity Lasers), silicon photonis, photonics, optoelectronics, nano-photonics, biomedical photonics, biophotonics

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Condon

Anne

Science

none

Computers, Computers in Education, Science, Women's Issues

Expert topics: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, DNA Computing, Status of Women in Computer Science. Areas of research: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Complexity Theory, DNA Computing

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de Freitas

Nando

Science

Spanish, Portuguese

Artificial Intelligence, Brain, Computers, Internet, Mathematics, Media, Research and Development, Robots, Science, Statistics, Technology

artificial intelligence, machine learning, web mining, robotics, computer vision, search engines, multimedia, recommender systems

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Duranti

Luciana

Arts

Italian

Archives, Communications, Computers, Government, Internet, Law

electronic records (reliability, integrity, authenticity, preservation, use as evidence or for accountability); recordkeeping systems in the past and our times; selection of records

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Fels

Sidney

Applied Science

-

Artificial Intelligence, Computers

computers and art; multimedia; computer music

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Feng

Hsi-Yung (Steve)

Applied Science

Mandarin

Computers, Engineering

Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), 3D Laser Scanning

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Friedlander

Michael

Science

-

Computers, Mathematics

numerical optimization, numerical linear algebra, scientific computing

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Gabora

Liane

Barber School of Arts and Sciences

French

Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Human Behavior, Philosophy, Psychology

adaptation, cognition, creativity, computer models of creativity, computer models of cultural evolution, culture, evolution, evolutionary computation, innovation, insight, invention, social computing, worldviews

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Haeusser

Jens

IT

German

Computers, Internet, Technology

IT Strategy, Information Security, Information Technology, Internet, Privacy, IT Security

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Hallam

Steven

Science

-

Computers, Environment, Genetics, Microbiology, Oceanography, Science

methanogenesis, methane oxidation, methyl coenzyme M reductase, metagenomics, environmental microbiology, genomics, proteomics, microbial ecology, systems biology, archaea, energy, bioinformatics

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Hamel

Keith

Music

-

Computers, Music

Music Composition, Computer Music, Electroacoustic Music, Music Notation Software

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Haukaas

Terje

Applied Science

Norwegian

Computers, Engineering, Statistics

Risk, structures, structural safety, seismic, earthquake, probability, computer analysis

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Heidrich

Wolfgang

Science

German

Computers

computer graphics; computer vision

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Ho

Kendall

Medicine

Chinese, French

Aboriginal Issues, Asian Affairs, China, Computers, Computers in Education, Consumers, Continuing Education, Education, Government, Health Care, Hong Kong, Immigration, Chinese, Internet, Medicine, Multiculturalism, Research and Development, Teaching, Technology, Telecommunications

eHealth, knowledge translation, educational research, continuing professional development, interprofessional education, evidence informed policy, eLearning, global eHealth

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Hoos

Holger H.

Science

German

Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Mathematics, Music

computers and creativity, intelligent problem solving, mathematical analysis for software / problem solvers, computer music, bioinformatics, molecular design

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Ivanov

Andre

Applied Science

French

Computers, Engineering

microelectronics; integrated circuits

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Iverson

Lee

Applied Science

-

Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Engineering, Internet, Libraries, Technology

collaboration, knowledge management, digital libraries, geospatial information, location services, computer vision, computer graphics, open source software

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Joyce

Jeffrey

Applied Science

-

Computers

safety-critical software; air traffic control software; software testing; software requirements engineering; specialized techniques for the specification and verification of software-intensive systems

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Khan

Samia

Education

-

Chemistry, Computers, Computers in Education, Education, Science, Students, Teaching, Technology

science education, teaching and learning, cognition, digital technology, learning space design, case study, higher education

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Kruchten

Philippe

Applied Science

French

Computers, Culture, Engineering

software, software design, software development, engineering design, entrepreneurship, project management, profession, licensing

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Krug

Don

Education

-

Computers, Computers in Education, Culture, Education, Environment, Ethics, Fine Arts, Geography, Human Rights, Internet, Literacy, Multiculturalism, Research and Development, Sociology, Sustainability, Teaching, Technology, Telecommunications

teaching, learning, and social networking, media literacies, information and communication technologies and education, knowledge mobilization, cognition, formal and informal learning space design, cultural studies and rich media, sustainability and ecological literacy

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Lakshmanan

Laks, V.S.

Science

-

Computers

Data Modeling and Management, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Query Optimization, Query Language Design

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Lemieux

Guy

Applied Science

-

Computers, Engineering

vector processors, parallel programming, programmable logic devices (PLDs, FPGAs), computer architecture, computer arithmetic, custom computing hardware, computer engineering

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Leyton-Brown

Kevin

Science

-

Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Economics, Internet, Mathematics

Game Theory Auction Theory Artificial Intelligence Electronic Commerce Algorithm Synthesis

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Lomas

Cyprien

Land and Food Systems

-

Communications, Computers, Computers in Education, Continuing Education, Education, Science, Teaching, Technology, Telecommunications, Television, Theatre

computers in education, augmented reality, games in education, blogs, wikis, communities of practice, emerging practices, learning technologies, teaching and learning, pedagogy, science, cell biology, immunology, video, digital story telling, media literacy, emerging technology, amateur science, learning spaces, digital natives, net generation, learning spaces, classroom technologies, virtual learning spaces, podcasting, narrowcasting, sakai, open source course management systems, innovation, clickers, teaching and learning with technology, the scholarship of teaching and learning with technology, informal learning environments, learning centres, mobile learning, ubiquitous computing, iphone, ipad, ebooks, blended learning,

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Lowe

David

Science

-

Computers, Robots

computer vision, machine vision, household robots, image processing

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Martell

Jonn

Continuing Studies

French

Communications, Computers, Computers in Education

Wireless, Wi-Fi, Campus wide wireless, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11i, CWNE (Certified Wireless Networking Expert), network, technology, cloud computing, SOA, SEO, VOIP, Unified communications, mobile

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Marti

Jose

Applied Science

-

Olympics, Engineering, Computers

Computer modelling of response to disasters, Infrastructures Interdependencies Simulation (I2Sim) project project

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McGrenere

Joanna

Science

-

Computers, Internet

human-computer interaction, user interface design, computer science

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Meitner

Michael

Forestry

-

Computers, Environment, Forestry, Geography, Human Behavior, Internet, Natural Resources, Psychology, Stress, Sustainability, Technology

forest aesthetics and scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, environmental visualization, geographic information systems, visual perception, agent-based modeling

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Moroney

Peter

Continuing Studies

-

Business, Computers, Computers in Education, Continuing Education, Education, Internet, Management, Technology

continuing education, continuing education leadership, information technology, internet, innovation, knowledge economy, elearning

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Munzner

Tamara

Science

-

Computers

information visualization, computer graphics

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Nathan

Lisa

Arts

-

Censorship, Computers, Ethics, Internet, Libraries, Sustainability, Technology

Information Policy, Information Ethics, Information Technology Sustainability, Information Practice

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Nonyane

Johannes

Bookstore

none

Computers, Technology

Apple hardware Troubleshooting issues, Apple Intel/Mac Platforms, Mac OS X Issues, Apple Service & Repairs Support

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O'Brien

Heather

Arts

-

Computers, Computers in Education, Human Behavior, Libraries, Technology

user engagement, user experience, measuring user engagement, human-computer interaction, cognitive and affective interactions with technology, Information seeking, retrieval and use

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Ouellette

Francis

Medicine

French

Bilingualism, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Computers, Computers in Education, Science

bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology databases, comparative genomics, human genome project, yeast

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Pavlidis

Paul

Medicine

-

Brain, Computers, Genetics, Statistics

Bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, genome, neuroscience, neurobiology, gene expression, microarray, computer science, machine learning, statistics

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Poole

David

Science

-

Artificial Intelligence, Computers

Artificial Intelligence Decision Making Intelligent Agents

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Pottinger

Rachel

Science

-

Computers

data management, databases

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Pritchard

Bob

Music

French

Computers, Music, Speech Sciences, Technology

Composition, Computer music, Electroacoustic music, Interactive performance, Multimedia, Speech synthesis,

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Rasmussen

Edie

Arts

-

Computers, Internet, Libraries

information retrieval, search engines, indexing, digital libraries, multimedia databases

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Rensink

Ronald

Arts

-

Artificial Intelligence, Brain, Computers, Psychology, Science

vision, attention, consciousness, interface design

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Rosenberg

Richard

Science

-

Artificial Intelligence, Censorship, Computers, Computers in Education, Ethics, Internet, Robots, Technology, Telecommunications

privacy on the Internet; social impact of computers (free speech, privacy, intellectual property, crime and security, work)

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Seidel

Marc-David

Sauder School of Business

-

Business, Commerce, Communications, Computers, Consumers, Human Behavior, Immigration, Internet, Labour Issues, Management, Racism/Race Relations, Sociology, Telecommunications, Tourism, Transportation, United States

Social networks, immigration, entrepreneurship, discrimination, employment relationship, hiring, promotions, salary negotiation, corporate governance, director selection, telecommunications, long distance industry, airlines, travel, e-commerce.

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Shaw

Nicola (Nikki)

Medicine

-

Australia, Computers, Computers in Education, Consumers, Continuing Education, Education, Ethics, Europe, Government, Health Care, Internet, Medicine, Research and Development, Science, Technology, Telecommunications

Health Informatics, Electronic Health Records, Paperless Practice, Effect of ICT on the therapeutic relationship & patient outcomes, Technology assisted practice

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Stocco

Leo

Applied Science

-

Computers, Engineering, Orthopedics, Robots, Sports, Teaching

robotics, medical robotics, haptic interfaces, human computer interfaces, tennis

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Tan

William

Sauder School of Business

Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay

Business, Commerce, Computers, Technology, Telecommunications

information technology; business intelligence; analytics, databases, data warehouse

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van de Panne

Michiel

Science

French

Computers, Robots

computer animation, computer graphics, robotics

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Ventura

Carlos

Applied Science

Spanish

Computers, Computers in Education, Continuing Education, Earthquakes, Engineering, Research and Development

Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Vibrations of Structures, Buildings, Bridges, Dams, Structural Health Monitoring, Seismic Risk.

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Village

Judy

College for Interdisciplinary Studies

-

Anthropology, Architecture, Arthritis, Computers, Health Care, Libraries, Mining, Work

work-related musculoskeletal injuries (back strains); prevention of injuries; design of workplace tools and equipment; education of workers; ergonomics regulations and standards; office and industrial ergonomics

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Warfield

Andrew

Science

-

Computers, Technology

Cloud computing, virtualization, information storage, computer security, information privacy.

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White

James

Social Work and Family Studies

-

Children, Computers, Families, Sociology

cohabitation; family development; transition to parenthood; life course; family structure and child outcomes; family theory; postmodern theory

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Wilton

Steven

Applied Science

-

Computers, Engineering

Integrated Circuits, Flexible Computer Chips, Flexible Computers, Computer Engineering

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Wolfman

Steven

Science

-

Artificial Intelligence, Computers, Computers in Education

computer science education, active learning, kinesthetic learning activities, pen-based computing

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Woo

Carson

Sauder School of Business

Cantonese, Mandarin

Computers, Technology, Telecommunications

IT telecommunications systems; information systems design and evolution; telco/cable bundle services and billing; service providers; the change and evolution of IT systems

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Yellowley

Ian

Applied Science

-

Computers, Engineering, Robots, Technology

Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering; Product design; CNC, motion control, manufacturing process optimisation

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Last reviewed 07-Jun-2010 Env: PROD / USER

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