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2026
This talk explores how photography has historically reinforced systems of authority, ownership, and social power while examining how contemporary artist Sophia Giovannitti challenges these structures through conceptual artworks involving contracts,…
2026
This talk explores how astronomers reconstruct black hole environments using X-ray polarization while reflecting on the fragility of telescopes, scientific archives, and human memory. It connects astrophysical discovery with the preservation of…
2025
This research uses neutron scattering — “neutron vision” — to reveal the full structure of complex nanoparticles that X-rays can’t fully resolve. By developing statistical methods to optimise experiment design and analyse data, the project enables…
2025
A cross-cultural study of urban beauty shows that perceptions vary widely across individuals. Using Google Street View images and participant rankings from 20 countries, the research found no shared standards of beauty and no demographic…
2024
This defense argues prostheses must exchange information, not just energy, with the nervous system. It combines soft-tissue AMI revision, osseointegration with implanted electrodes (OMP), and impedance control to enable continuous powered-knee…
2021
This PhD defense presents research at the intersection of machine learning, reinforcement learning, social learning, affective computing, and human-AI interaction. The thesis is that social learning is a powerful mechanism for intelligence and…