Automation Transparency Professors and Supervisors | ApplySharif

Find Academic Supervisors

Find and connect with academic supervisors, professors, and scholars for your research journey.

Showing 706-720 of 3,174 supervisors

Profile data may be stale. It is sourced from public faculty pages.

Archil ChochiaView profile

Academic

Tallinn University of TechnologyEstonia

Archil Chochia is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Law , Tallinn University of Technology , actively contributing to European Law , Artificial Intelligence Regulation , and Cybersecurity . He serves on the Academic Ethics Committee and is a visiting lecturer at Lille Catholic University . He was a Weinstein JAMS fellow in 2018 and an International Mediator for the Kyrgyz Republic’s court. His academic journey includes a Doctoral Degree (2013) and Master’s Degree (2025) from TalTech, with studies at Harvard , Pepperdine , and University of California Hastings College of Law . Research Interests : His work spans European Union Law , Digital Governance , AI Ethics , and Political Geography , often intersecting with Geopolitics and Human Rights . Projects like Digital Europe and Future Integration and Legal and Regulatory Governance of Artificial Intelligence Systems highlight his focus on technology’s legal implications. Scientific Awards : Recognized with Letters of Appreciation from institutions such as NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence , Supreme Court of Georgia , and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University , alongside the Weinstein JAMS Fellowship . Teaching & Administrative Roles : Courses include Human Rights, Ethics and Technology and EU External Relations Law . He has coordinated academic programs, directed TalTech’s Doctoral School , and served on editorial boards for journals like TalTech Journal of European Studies and TSU Law Review .

Official University Profile

Lu FengView profile

Associate Professor

University of VirginiaUnited States

Lu Feng is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the Link Lab, a center specializing in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on ensuring safety and trustworthiness in CPS, with applications in medical devices, autonomous robotics, and smart cities. She has received prestigious awards including the NSF CRII Award (2018) and NSF CAREER Award (2020). Her work integrates formal methods, AI, and robotics to address challenges in CPS assurance and human-machine collaboration. Notable contributions include developing risk-assessment tools for heart failure patients, predictive monitoring frameworks for CPS, and trust-aware planning algorithms for autonomous systems. She has pioneered frameworks like DP-RuL for clinical decision support systems and IrrMap for precision agriculture. Her research bridges theoretical foundations (e.g., model checking, reinforcement learning) with practical applications in healthcare, transportation, and urban systems. She collaborates across disciplines, contributing to initiatives like the Link Lab’s smart city simulations and safety-critical medical CPS assurance. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Oxford Awards: NSF CRII (2018), NSF CAREER (2020) Labs: Link Lab (Cyber-Physical Systems Center) Focus Areas: Runtime safety, human-AI trust, medical device assurance, smart city systems

Official University Profile

Meriem BenyahyaView profile

Researcher

University of GenevaSwitzerland

Meriem Benyahya is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Geneva's Research Institute for Statistics and Information Science. Her work focuses on cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory frameworks for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Transportation Engineering and IEEE Access , addressing topics ranging from certification roadmaps for CAVs to GDPR compliance in automated transport systems. Education : - Ph.D., University of Geneva - Specialization in Applied Algorithmics (Executive Program) Research Highlights : - Systematic reviews of threat analysis methodologies for CAVs - Cybersecurity certification gaps and penetration testing strategies - Human-centric risk visualization for dynamic safety assessment Professional Engagement : - Active contributor to conferences like ARES 2023 - Collaborates with industry on modular CCAM (Connected and Autonomous Mobility) architectures

Official University Profile

Ahmad HadaviView profile

Clinical Professor

Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Dr. Ahmad Hadavi is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, serving as Deputy Director of the Master of Project Management Program. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University, an MBA from the Harvard-affiliated Iran Center for Management Studies, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. His research explores: Metaverse applications in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality implementation Innovative construction methods and Lean principles International construction practices and productivity enhancement Advanced project control methodologies Dr. Hadavi teaches 'CIV_ENV 336: Project Scheduling' and 'CIV_ENV 435: Cost Engineering and Control'. His extensive professional service includes ABET program evaluation for civil engineering and construction management programs, ACCET accreditation panels, textbook reviews, and NSF review panels for STEM education initiatives. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on integrating emerging technologies like AI, XR, and BIM into construction workflows, with recent emphasis on metaverse applications and lean-digital synergies.

Official University Profile

Negin Shariati MoghadamView profile

Associate Professor

University of Technology SydneyAustralia

Dr. Negin Shariati Moghadam is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Data Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. She leads the RF and Communications Technologies (RFCT) Lab, a state-of-the-art facility with over $3.5M in equipment and 30+ team members. Her research focuses on RF energy harvesting, IoT, metamaterials, and precision agriculture. She has attracted over $6M in grants, including ARC and industry partnerships with NTT, Zetifi, and Food Agility CRC. Dr. Shariati also directs the WiEIT initiative to promote gender equity in STEM. Key achievements include developing Farm-wide WiFi for rural connectivity and winning the 2023 Food Agility Research & Innovation Award. Education: PhD in Electrical-Electronic and Communication Technologies from RMIT University (2016). Industry experience as an electrical engineer (2008-2012). Research Interests: RF energy harvesting, low-power IoT, metamaterials for beamforming, agricultural sensing systems, and wireless communication protocols. Her work integrates machine learning with RF sensing for applications like soil moisture monitoring and secure data transmission. Grants & Collaborations: Co-Director of an ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural Regions (2024-2028) and leader of the $1.7M Sustainable Sensing project with NTT. Industry partnerships include Zetifi for AgTech innovations and Hokkaido University for collaborative research. Awards: Recognized for pioneering RF energy harvesting (Standout IoT Award 2021), ECR excellence (2019), and multiple IEEE accolades. Media engagement includes features in the NSW Smart Sensing Network and Food Agility CRC reports. Lab & Impact: RFCT Lab's innovations include metamaterial lenses for wireless power transfer and compact sensors for smart agriculture. Outputs span 87+ publications and 9 PhD students under supervision.

Official University Profile

Luís A. Nunes AmaralView profile

Professor

Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Luís A. Nunes Amaral is the Erastus Otis Haven Professor of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He also holds courtesy appointments in Physics and Astronomy, and Medicine (Pulmonary and Critical Care). His research focuses on complex systems, systems biology, and the science of science, addressing challenges in healthcare, innovation, and machine intelligence. He has published over 180 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious journals like Nature, Science, and Cell. Education: PhD in Physics (Boston University), M.S. and B.S. in Physics (Universidade de Lisboa). Research Interests: Emergence of complex systems, healthcare analytics, creativity in science, and AI ethics. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects on electronic health records, gene expression dynamics, and open justice systems. Selected Awards: NIH CAREER Award, Keck Foundation Distinguished Scholar, HHMI Early Career Scientist, Fellowships from APS, AAAS, and Network Science Society. He received the 2020 Provost's Award for Exemplary Faculty Service. Lab: Amaral Lab focuses on network science, systems biology, and quantitative social science. Current Students: Includes PhD candidates Maalavika Pillai, Feihong Xu, and Huaxia Zhou. Grants: Active funding in healthcare analytics, AI ethics, and systems biology.

Official University Profile

Clara ObregónView profile

Research Fellow

University of WollongongAustralia

Clara Obregón is a Research Fellow at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) within the University of Wollongong's Faculty of Business and Law. Her work focuses on the human dimensions of fisheries sustainability, particularly in small-scale coastal fisheries. She completed her PhD on the social-ecological dimensions of blue swimmer crab fisheries in Western Australia and has held roles with organizations like WWF (Madagascar), the Zoological Society of London (UK), and Murdoch University (Australia). Her research emphasizes scaling community-based fisheries management in Vanuatu, integrating local knowledge with adaptive governance strategies. Key interests include governance frameworks, stakeholder collaboration, and post-disaster fisheries resilience. Clara has published extensively on topics like automated monitoring systems, recreational vs. commercial fisher dynamics, and certification impacts. Her career spans transdisciplinary research, bridging ecological science with socio-economic analysis. While no formal awards are noted, her work demonstrates strong engagement with policy-relevant issues in marine resource management. Clara’s current research at ANCORS addresses challenges in transboundary fisheries governance and innovative monitoring tools for adaptive management. She collaborates closely with Pacific Island communities to strengthen fisheries resilience against climate and socio-economic pressures.

Official University Profile

Adil HammadiView profile

Lecturer

Curtin UniversityAustralia

Adil Hammadi is a Lecturer in the School of Management and Marketing at Curtin University, within the Faculty of Business and Law. He contributes to the Office of the Provost, supporting academic governance and strategic initiatives. Based at the Curtin Perth campus in the Curtin Business School Building 1, his work spans multiple disciplines across Curtin’s global footprint, encompassing campuses in Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore. His research interests focus on technology-driven solutions for business operations and supply chain management. Key areas include IoT integration in supply chains, sustainable project management methodologies, and ethical considerations in corporate practices. He investigates deception in supply chains and its impact on customer perceptions, alongside trust frameworks for cloud computing and web service reliability. Earlier work emphasized transactional systems and database recovery protocols, showcasing expertise in foundational IT infrastructure challenges. Recent publications highlight IoT’s transformative role in supplier relationships and sustainable project management practices. Earlier works (2019–2022) explore deception’s corrosive effects on corporate culture and supply chain resilience. His 2004–2006 studies established reliable transactional web service models, while later contributions (2012–2014) advanced cloud-based SLA management and business intelligence integration. This trajectory reflects evolving research from technical reliability to strategic, ethical applications of technology. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His teaching spans cross-disciplinary areas, including the Centre for Aboriginal Studies, Business, Law, Health Sciences, Humanities, and Science & Engineering, indicating a commitment to academic diversity. No formal advisees (PhD/Master’s students) or grants were noted, suggesting a focus on teaching and independent research. Advising and grants sections remain unpopulated in the available information. He is not associated with any labs or research teams listed in the provided texts.

Official University Profile

Ioana BanicescuView profile

Professor

Mississippi State UniversityUnited States

Ioana Banicescu is a Professor at Mississippi State University's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New York University and previously directed the Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing. Her research focuses on parallel algorithms, scientific computing, performance modeling, and autonomic systems. Her education includes: Ph.D. Computer Science - New York University M.S. Computer Science - New York University B.S./M.S. Electronics and Telecommunications - Polytechnic University of Bucharest Banicescu's research explores fundamental challenges in high-performance computing, including dynamic load balancing, performance optimization, and autonomic resource management. Her recent work emphasizes explainable AI for cybersecurity systems and robust resource allocation models for heterogeneous computing environments. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on performance optimization in parallel systems, with recent expansion into cybersecurity applications using machine learning approaches. She maintains collaborations with national laboratories and international research forums. Banicescu has received multiple National Science Foundation awards for research excellence and serves on numerous program committees for IEEE/ACM conferences. She contributes to the academic community through editorial roles for Cluster Computing and the International Journal on Computational Science and Engineering.

Official University Profile

Chengkai LiView profile

Professor

University of Texas at ArlingtonUnited States

Chengkai Li is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), directing the Innovative Data Intelligence Research (IDIR) Lab and co-directing the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Big Data (CARIDA). He holds adjunct roles in the Multi-Interprofessional Center for Health Informatics (MICHI). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from UIUC (2007) and faculty positions at UTA since 2007, progressing from Assistant to Full Professor (2019). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (UIUC, 2007), M.E. and B.S. from Nanjing University (2000, 1997). Research focuses on AI-driven data systems for social good, including computational fact-checking, knowledge graphs, and graph data usability. Key projects include ClaimBuster (end-to-end fact-checking), FactWatcher (automated fact monitoring), and Maverick (exceptional fact discovery). His work spans 30+ news features and collaborations with organizations like Knight Foundation and Google. Publications (over 100) appear in top venues (SIGMOD, KDD, VLDB), with awards like the 2017 SIGMOD Most Reproducible Paper Award. He advises over 30 students and leads grants totaling millions from NSF, Knight Foundation, and industry partners. Labs/Teams: IDIR Lab (40+ researchers), CARIDA (AI/Big Data initiatives), and partnerships with Duke Tech & Check Cooperative.

Official University Profile

Kirsty RedgenView profile

Lecturer

University of the Sunshine CoastAustralia

Dr Kirsty Redgen is an Associate Lecturer in Accounting at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), within the School of Business and Creative Industries. Prior to academia, she worked as a chartered accountant specializing in audit and taxation for seven years, fostering a passion for education and research. Her research focuses on creativity and decision-making in accounting, automation potential, and technology applications in auditing. Kirsty holds a PhD and multiple graduate diplomas in accounting and education from UniSC. She teaches auditing, accounting fundamentals, and financial reporting. Her professional memberships include Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand. Notable awards include the AFAANZ Best Paper Award (2021) and USC Disability Support Appreciation Staff Award (2016). Her work emphasizes empowering professionals through innovation and technology integration.

Official University Profile

Natalie HaynesView profile

Professor

Sheffield Hallam UniversityUnited Kingdom

Natalie Haynes serves as Division Head for Global Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management within Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University, leading academic programs in international business, hospitality management, tourism management, and aviation. Her leadership spans recruitment, employability, and international partnerships since assuming the role in 2024. Her research expertise focuses on Hospitality Revenue Management , Hotel Pricing Strategy , and Big Data Applications in Tourism , with significant contributions to understanding how data-driven systems impact pricing decisions. She examines revenue management across diverse sectors including hotels, campsites, and visitor attractions, while also exploring gender dynamics in the event industry. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on post-pandemic revenue recovery , temporal pricing models , and ethical considerations in hospitality operations . Her work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical revenue management applications, increasingly incorporating big data analytics while questioning over-reliance on automated systems. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority Editorial Board Member, Journal of Tourism Futures Natalie actively supervises DBA and PhD students in innovation and smart services while serving as an external examiner for other institutions. Her industry background in hotel sales, marketing, and revenue management with major brands provides practical grounding for her academic work, particularly evident in her collaborative white paper on hospitality management education with the Council of Hospitality Management Education.

Official University Profile

Floriment KlinakuView profile

Researcher

University of StuttgartGermany

Floriment Klinaku is a Researcher and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Stuttgart , affiliated with the Software Quality and Architecture Group . His work focuses on elasticity modeling , cloud-native systems , and performance optimization for modern software architectures. He contributes to projects like the Slingshot Simulator , which addresses autoscaling and resource management challenges in containerized environments. Research Interests include: Autoscaling mechanisms for cloud applications Elasticity and resilience in microservices Data stream processing in cloud environments Performance prototyping for containerized systems DevOps practices for automotive software His publications emphasize architectural solutions for scalability, resilience, and explainability in cloud-native ecosystems. Current trends in his work involve model-driven engineering approaches to coordinate autoscaling policies and quantify impact of design decisions on system behavior. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, and no advising/grant information is provided. He is part of the Software Quality and Architecture Group , contributing to research on cloud performance and elastic systems.

Official University Profile

Chad Lee-StronachView profile

Assistant Professor

Northeastern UniversityUnited States

Chad Lee-Stronach is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH), specializing in Information Ethics. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the Australian National University (2019) and has held interdisciplinary roles including a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University's Center for Ethics in Society and Apple University (2019-20). Currently, he is an Affiliate at the Center for Law, Innovation, and Creativity at Northeastern's School of Law. His research focuses on ethical principles governing uncertainty, privacy, algorithmic transparency, and misinformation. Key themes include moral reasoning under uncertainty, the ethics of automated decision-making, and societal impacts of technological systems. Recent work examines how liberal democratic values interact with algorithmic systems and the implications of interdependent social conventions for ethical frameworks. His publications span top journals like Philosophical Quarterly and Canadian Journal of Philosophy . Research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches bridging philosophy, computer science, and legal studies. He has no listed scientific awards but demonstrates active engagement in academic leadership through postdoctoral fellowships and institutional affiliations. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided data. Lee-Stronach's work contributes to Northeastern's CSSH mission to explore societal ethics in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Official University Profile

Venky ShankararamanView profile

Professor

Singapore Management UniversitySingapore

Venky Shankararaman is Professor of Information Systems (Education) and Vice Provost (Education) at Singapore Management University. A PhD graduate from University of Strathclyde (1992), he holds the SMU Fortitude Fellow in Computing Education position and serves as President of Asia-Pacific Association for International Education. Research expertise spans digital transformation, educational analytics, and enterprise architecture. Primary focus areas include AI governance frameworks, curriculum analytics, and microservices design patterns. Publications emphasize practical applications in government AI systems (ACQAR framework), educational technology (ChatGPT mentoring), and enterprise architecture (microservices decision frameworks). Recent work explores explainable AI for public sector and project-based learning models. Major Awards: Public Administration Medal (Silver) - Singapore Government (2023) Distinguished Education Award - SMU (2023) AIS Best Conference Paper Award (2020) Public Administration Medal (Bronze) - Singapore Government (2017) SAP Outstanding Academic Award (2014) Advises PhD students Kevin TAUKOOR Heman and Ng Kok Leong. Leads university-wide education initiatives including the Data Access and Use Committee and Teaching Bank project. Pioneered SMU's competency-based curriculum analytics tools and digital transformation frameworks for banking. Serves on ACM Education Advisory Committee and developed national skills frameworks for Singapore's IT workforce.

Official University Profile