Attila Ratfai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Central European University and serves as Head of the MA in Economics Program. His research focuses on aggregate pricing behavior, international business cycles, and economic fluctuations in transition economies. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Key research areas include the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic phenomena, price adjustment dynamics, and the transmission of monetary policy shocks across regions. His work spans historical analyses (e.g., Austro-Hungarian monetary systems) to modern issues like Eurozone spillover effects on Central and Eastern European countries. He has contributed to understanding the synchronization of global business cycles and the empirical measurement of price convergence mechanisms. Ratfai’s publications address both theoretical and applied macroeconomic questions, with a focus on small open economies and structural estimation methods. His research combines empirical rigor with policy relevance, particularly for emerging markets undergoing transformation.
Guaaybess Tourya , a Professor at the University of Lorraine , is a leading scholar in Information and Communication Sciences . She serves as director of the "Visibility, Media Coverage, Interculturality (Vismi)" collection and organizes international conferences on NGO media visibility and Euro-Mediterranean communication . Editorial Board Member of journals: French Review of Information and Communication Sciences , Technology and Development Teaching Leadership: Head of the Master's in International Public Relations and former director of the Information-Communication department Her research examines authoritarian media regimes , NGO communication , and transnational journalism , with a focus on the MENA region and European civil society . Recent publications analyze digital media's impact on NGOs and media ownership in Egypt . In 2021, she was awarded the Mare Nostrum Prize for her work on engaged women in the Euro-Mediterranean . She supervises PhD research on topics including sport media coverage and Algerian journalism under authoritarianism , while contributing to projects like CAP-CONTROVERSES and LéA-PRO .
Minh-Quan Tran is a University Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) within the Department of Electrical Energy Systems, Faculty of Electrical Engineering. His work focuses on modern power distribution systems, renewable energy integration, and grid stability solutions, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in sustainable energy. He maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0001-6430-7333) and has accumulated 99 Scopus citations for his 20 research outputs, with publication activity increasing from 2 works in 2019 to 7 in 2023. His key research interests include: Distribution System Engineering (100% fingerprint strength) Distributed Energy Resource Engineering (71%) State Estimation (64%) Voltage Stability (51%) Microgrid Control (40%) System State Monitoring (47%) Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal strong trends in AI-driven grid management, particularly Model Predictive Control and Graph Neural Networks for voltage stability and state estimation. Real-world case studies feature campus networks (e.g., Chalmers University), emphasizing practical validation of control strategies for low-voltage systems with high renewable penetration. Scientific Awards: No awards or honors are documented in the provided materials Advising and Grants: Tran lists no formal PhD/Master's students in the repository. His research involves IoT platforms, digital twins, and real-life demonstrations for flexibility optimization but lacks explicit grant details or funding acknowledgments in the extracted text. Labs and Teams: He operates within TU/e's Electrical Energy Systems research group, specializing in active distribution network monitoring, microgrid stability, and distributed resource control. Collaborations span international institutions as visualized in the repository's network map, with recent joint work involving Vietnamese and European universities.
Silvia Scalzini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Business, University of Parma. She specializes in Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, and EU Regulatory Frameworks, with a focus on blockchain technology, sustainability reporting, and digital markets. Her teaching includes courses on Italian and European Corporate Law and Marketing Law for Economics and Management programs. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance Agri-food blockchain applications Competition law in digital markets Intellectual property and data-driven innovation EU copyright remedies and press publisher rights Her recent research explores the intersection of blockchain technology with intellectual property and supply chain transparency, alongside regulatory challenges in EU digital markets. She has contributed to debates on sustainability reporting, competition law, and data ethics in academic studies. Her publications span topics including economic dependence in digital markets, EU copyright misuse doctrines, and legal frameworks for emerging technologies. She has collaborated with researchers like Erica Adamo and Emanuela Maio on blockchain applications in agri-food sectors.
Mohamed A. Ahmed is a researcher affiliated with Central Michigan University, School of Engineering & Technology , with additional collaborations across institutions like Ain Shams University, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Prince Sultan University. His work spans interdisciplinary domains including Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Grids Renewable Energy Systems Machine Learning Recent research focuses on IoT platforms for smart energy management , including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, remote elderly care systems, and large-scale wind turbine monitoring. He has contributed to wireless network architectures for cyber-physical energy systems and developed fuzzy logic algorithms for EV charging prioritization. Publications highlight expertise in time-series forecasting for energy demand, clustering algorithms for smart grid planning, and data aggregation techniques in wind energy applications. Collaborations frequently involve researchers such as Young-Chon Kim, Ali Mohamed Eltamaly, and José Luis Gallardo.
Tudor Cioara is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania. With over 100 publications spanning from 2008 to 2025, his research establishes him as a leading academic in the intersection of computer science and energy systems. His research interests focus on blockchain technology applications in energy systems, smart grid optimization, distributed computing, and AI-driven energy management. Cioara's work bridges theoretical computer science with practical energy applications, developing novel approaches for peer-to-peer energy trading, virtual power plants, and data center energy optimization. His recent work has expanded into federated learning, edge computing, and large language models applied to energy systems. Cioara's publication portfolio shows a consistent trajectory of increasing impact, with significant contributions in 2023-2025 focusing on AI-driven energy solutions, blockchain applications, and healthcare technology integration. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, electrical engineering, and healthcare domains. He has received recognition through numerous collaborations with international researchers and institutions, particularly in European energy and computing projects. His work on blockchain-based energy trading systems and AI optimization for smart grids represents some of the most influential contributions in his field. Cioara leads a research group that has produced significant work on data center optimization, energy flexibility management, and digital twin applications for energy systems. His team has developed innovative approaches for integrating renewable energy sources, managing electric vehicle charging, and creating secure energy trading platforms using blockchain technology.
Robert H. Woods is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Spring Arbor University, specializing in media ethics, religious media analysis, and online pedagogy. His research bridges communication theory with practical applications in digital environments and Christian higher education. Key areas of focus include critiques of technology's societal impacts, analysis of religious media consumption patterns, and strategies for fostering community in online learning spaces. Woods has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and books, including works on prophetic critique in media, evangelical popular culture, and the integration of faith and learning. Notable publications address topics such as algorithmic bias in Silicon Valley, symbolism in music videos, and the role of technology in missionary efforts. His work emphasizes bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in Christian academic settings. Woods explores how digital tools can enhance educational outcomes while maintaining ethical and relational dimensions critical to communal learning environments.
Iftekhar Hasan is the E. Gerald Corrigan Professor of Finance at the Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University. He holds significant research affiliations with the Bank of Finland and the University of Sydney, reflecting his international academic presence. His scholarly work spans corporate finance, banking, governance, ESG, and FinTech. His research interests include corporate governance, financial regulation, banking efficiency, tax aggressiveness, social capital, and the impact of technology on monetary policy. He frequently publishes in top journals such as Journal of Financial Economics , Contemporary Accounting Research , and Review of Accounting Studies . His recent publications (2020–2025) focus on climate-related disclosures, WealthTech, technological innovation in banking, and corporate culture. These works reveal a strong emphasis on sustainability, digital transformation, and behavioral aspects of finance. His scientific impact is evident through his SSRN rankings: Top 349 in downloads and Top 355 in citations, with over 96,000 downloads and 1,980 citations across 292 papers. He collaborates extensively with researchers globally, particularly in Europe and Asia. He has advised or co-authored with numerous junior scholars, including Qiang Wu, Bill Francis, Chun Keung Hoi, and Xian Sun, indicating a strong mentorship role. He is involved in research on SME lending, competition policy, and financial inclusion, often supported by institutions like the Bank of Finland and ECB. He is associated with research teams focusing on financial stability, banking in transition economies, and digital finance. His work frequently appears in BOFIT, BIS, and ECB working paper series, suggesting institutional grant support and policy relevance.
Patrizia Beraldi is an Associate Professor of Operations Research at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG), University of Calabria. She has been with the university since 2001, holding roles from Research Fellow to her current position. With over 80 publications, her work focuses on stochastic programming, probabilistic constraints, and their applications in energy systems, healthcare, finance, and logistics. Education: PhD in System Engineering and Computer Science (2000), University of Calabria Degree in Management Engineering (cum laude, 1995), University of Calabria Her research spans solution methods for network flow problems, stochastic programming with recourse, and probabilistic constraint modeling in diverse fields like energy procurement, drone routing, and financial optimization. Recent publications emphasize stochastic bilevel models for energy tariffs and ML-enhanced optimization frameworks. Scientific Awards: Best paper award, 2015 IMA Journal of Management Mathematics Best presentation award, ICEER Conference 2017 Best poster award, ICORES 2018 She supervises numerous master's and PhD students and leads the Financial Engineering and Risk Management Laboratory at DIMEG. Her editorial roles include Associate Editor for TOP , Algorithms , and IMA Journal of Management Mathematics .
Carlos Mateo Domingo is a Research Fellow at the Technological Research Institute (IIT) under the Comillas Pontifical University . He coordinates the Master's Degree in Smart Grids and leads the Sustainable Smart Grids area at IIT. With a PhD in Industrial and Computer Engineering (2007), he specializes in distribution network modeling and distributed energy resources integration. Key collaborations: MIT, NREL, World Bank, European Commission Accreditations: Three six-year research periods (2003-2020) with ANECA/ACAP certifications Research Focus: Electricity distribution network planning and optimization Distributed generation integration (PV, storage, EVs) Smart grid technologies and digitalization Energy system modeling for developing countries Meta-heuristic algorithms application in grid problems Publication Trends (2016-2025): Over 69 projects and 49 journal papers focusing on grid flexibility, synthetic network modeling, and renewable integration. Key journals include IEEE Access , Applied Energy , and IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid . Scientific Awards: 2024 - Directed award-winning Final Year Project on electric vehicle grid integration Multiple European Commission Horizon 2020 grants (ATTEST, ECEMF) Notable Projects: SMART-DS with NREL/MIT for U.S. Department of Energy, DSO Observatory for European Commission, and rural electrification initiatives with World Bank.
Lucía E. Cantero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cultural Studies at the School of Arts and Humanities, Claremont Graduate University. She holds a PhD and MA in Anthropology and African American Studies from Yale University, and an MA and BA from The University of Chicago in Anthropology and Psychology/Visual Arts, respectively. Her research critically engages with consumer culture, social media, algorithms, urban public space, and infrastructures through a political economic lens that centers aesthetics and power. She investigates how branding and advertising shape racial, gendered, and class-based subjectivities, particularly in post-megaevent contexts like Rio de Janeiro after the 2016 Olympics. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on ethnographic theory, affect, and resistance in Brazil, as well as the racial biases embedded in facial recognition technologies. She co-edited Precarious Democracy: Ethnographies of Hope, Despair and Resistance in Brazil and is completing her monograph Olympic Afterlives: Global Spectacles of Design and Dispossession in Rio de Janeiro . Her upcoming work explores the intersection of technology, prosthetics, and intimacy. Her scholarly output spans anthropology, cultural studies, urban studies, and critical data studies. She collaborates with data scientists and engages in interdisciplinary critique of AI and machine learning, particularly in Latin American contexts. Racial Biases in Machine Learning and its Social Implications: The Case of Facial Recognition Software in Brazil (2021) Editors Introduction: Ethnographies of a Brazilian Unraveling (2021) "The Oil is Ours!": Petro-Affect and the Scandalization of Politics (2021) The Case for Letting Anthropology Burn? Race, Racism and its Reckoning in American Anthropology (2020) 2016 Year in Socio-Cultural Anthropology- In Dark Times: Hauntologies and other Ghosts of Production (2017) Emerging Art Center: Rio de Janeiro – The Contemporary Carioca Art Landscape (2017) Lucia Cantero has co-edited major volumes and published in top anthropology journals. She is actively involved in collaborative research on AI ethics and has secured interdisciplinary partnerships. While specific grants are not listed, her ongoing projects suggest active external funding or institutional support. She advises students in cultural studies and anthropology, though no named advisees are currently listed. She is engaged in a collaborative project with data scientists examining facial recognition and AI bias, indicating strong ties to computational social science teams. Her work bridges humanities and data science, contributing to critical technology studies and ethical AI discourse.
Dr. Sid-Ali Amamra is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield. His research focuses on power electronics, electric vehicles integration, smart grid technologies, and renewable energy systems. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering/Power Electronics from the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-En-Yvelines (UVSQ) in 2013 Research Expertise Dr. Amamra's work centers on power electronics and electric vehicle integration , with emphasis on smart grid systems , renewable energy , and energy storage . His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovations in energy efficiency and sustainable transportation. Recent Research Trends Current publications highlight: blockchain energy trading for EVs (2025), machine learning for battery health prediction (2025), and multilevel inverter topologies for grid integration (2025). Earlier works focus on microgrid control strategies, harmonic distortion mitigation, and advanced EV charging systems. Activities Editorial work for Sustainability journal (2022-2023) Oral presentation on PEV scheduling in industrial microgrids (2019)
A. Paulo Coimbra is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Coimbra, where he has worked since 1996. He also holds a researcher position at the Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR-Coimbra). His career spans electromagnetic and thermal analysis, robotics, and renewable energy systems. BSc and PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Coimbra (1985, 1996) IEEE Member since 1995 Consultant at CWJ-Projeto SA since 2008 Co-author of 1 book, 3 book chapters, and 4 patents Research interests focus on electromagnetic compatibility , biped and hyper-redundant robotics , and vision-based navigation systems . Recent publications highlight applications in microgrid optimization , autonomous wildfire mitigation , and deep learning for environmental monitoring . Grant collaborations include projects like: SwitHome (post-stroke rehabilitation, 2018) FIREPROTECT (wildfire risk mitigation, 2017-2020) NEXTSTEP (smart substations, 2016-2020) Humanoid robot gait adaptation (2016-2019) He has contributed to over 120 conference papers and 35 journal publications, with work spanning robotics , energy systems , and environmental applications .
Camilo Prado Román is a Professor in the Department of Business Economics at King Juan Carlos University, specializing in Financial Economics and Accounting. His academic work spans organizational behavior, financial markets, and economic policy impacts with significant contributions across multiple research domains. His primary research interests include: Financial Economics and Investment Strategies Behavioral Finance and Consumer Psychology Economic Policy Uncertainty and Market Reactions Organizational Legitimacy and Corporate Social Responsibility Artificial Intelligence Applications in Finance Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Market Analysis Historical Economic Analysis Professor Prado Román's publication trajectory shows a clear evolution from traditional financial analysis toward contemporary topics involving digital currencies, AI applications, and behavioral economics. His recent work (2022-2025) demonstrates increased focus on technology-finance intersections, with numerous publications on Bitcoin strategies, AI-driven financial prediction, and consumer emotional regulation in purchasing behavior. With 16 doctoral students mentored, he has guided research across diverse topics including digital platform impacts on universities, historical business evolution, banking risk management, and emotional economics. His collaborative network includes prominent researchers such as Raúl Gómez Martínez, Alicia Blanco González, and Francisco Díez Martín. Professor Prado Román has authored four books including the 2018 'Manual de inversiones alternativas' and 'Fundamentos de economía de la empresa,' along with numerous collective works. His bibliometric record shows 124 citations with an H-index of 7, reflecting growing impact in business economics research.
Angelo Maria Petroni is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences, Sociology, and Communication since 2021. He has held academic positions across Italy and Europe, including at the University of Bologna, Bocconi, Salerno, and Paris-Sorbonne, and has been a Visiting Professor at Aix-Marseille III and a Professor at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. His institutional roles include Director of the School of Public Administration and Scientific Director of the Olympic Higher School at CONI. Laurea in Philosophy, University of Pisa Licence en Philosophie, Université Catholique de Louvain Doctorate in Philosophy, Université Catholique de Louvain Rotary Foundation Educational Fellowship Professor Petroni's research spans political philosophy, epistemology, public administration, and the philosophy of science. He is deeply engaged with liberal thought, particularly the works of Hayek, Popper, and Luigi Einaudi, and explores themes such as scientific progress, federalism, bioethics, and the social market economy. His work often bridges philosophy, economics, and institutional reform, emphasizing rationality, freedom, and the ethics of governance. His recent publications (2018–2025) reflect a consistent focus on liberalism, scientific progress, public administration, and the impact of technology on society. Articles such as Plaidoyer pour la science pure à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle (2025) and Scienza e liberalismo (2023) highlight his concern with preserving scientific autonomy in the age of AI, while works like Actio finium regundorum (2018) and Public administration and market regulation explore liberal frameworks for governance. His writings frequently analyze the interplay between political ideology, economic systems, and institutional design. Brunie Award for Outstanding Papers, The Mont Pelerin Society (2008) Professor Petroni has advised or collaborated with numerous institutions, including the European Constitutional Group, Aspen Institute Italia (where he is Secretary General), the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, and the Fondazione Luigi Einaudi. He has contributed to major policy discussions on public administration reform, RAI governance, and European constitutionalism. His career combines academic scholarship with high-level public service, notably in roles at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the RAI Board of Directors. He is affiliated with several research centers and editorial boards, including the Journal of Libertarian Studies, Mind and Society, and the Rivista italiana di comunicazione pubblica. His leadership roles in cultural foundations and academic councils underscore his influence in both scholarly and policy circles.
