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Kai CorneliusView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• International Criminal Law
• Data Protection Law
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Prof. Dr. Kai Cornelius is a Professor of Criminal Law with International Criminal Law at the University of Hamburg, Faculty of Law, and concurrently serves as a Judge at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court. His academic work integrates theoretical scholarship with judicial practice through active participation in legal transfer projects and professional forums. His research spans Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, Data Protection Law, Medical Law, and Cyber Law, with particular emphasis on ethical-legal interfaces in digital health systems, genomic data governance, and criminal justice in virtual environments. He investigates how emerging technologies challenge traditional legal frameworks while addressing historical dimensions of criminal accountability. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Legal regulation of genomic data and secondary clinical data usage, focusing on consent models and minors' rights; (2) Criminal liability in digital contexts including autonomous agents and cybercrime; (3) Historical analysis of dictatorship-era justice systems and their legacy in contemporary law. His work consistently bridges doctrinal analysis with practical policy recommendations. Prof. Cornelius contributes to key initiatives including the Hamburg IT Law Forum (addressing digital legal challenges), the Hamburg Colloquium on Criminal Law (fostering academic-practitioner dialogue), and the EURAT project (examining ethical-legal aspects of translational medicine). His judicial role provides real-world context for his scholarly work on criminal procedure and evidence law.

• Child Welfare
• Social Work
• Digitalization in Social Services
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Heidi Aarum Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Welfare, Management and Organisation, Oslo Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD in Social Work with extensive practical experience in child welfare. Her research focuses on child welfare practices, digitalization challenges, children’s rights, and social media’s impact on social work. Education: PhD in Social Work. Research interests include competence development in child welfare, digital transformation of welfare services, and methods for teaching practical social work. Current projects explore how children's social media usage challenges traditional social work practices. Key research areas span child welfare policy analysis, family contact preservation strategies, and judicial decision-making processes involving children. Her work emphasizes ethical considerations in digital age practices and improving communication in high-conflict cases. Affiliated with the Social Work Research Group and Psychosocial Work Research Group. Active in publishing Nordic Social Work Research and Children and Youth Services Review. No awards explicitly listed, though her work demonstrates significant contributions to child welfare scholarship. Teaches courses related to child welfare practice and digitalization impacts. Advising activities not detailed here. Research focuses on developing practical frameworks for integrating digital tools while maintaining ethical standards in social work.

• Safe Reinforcement Learning
• Data-Driven Model Predictive Control
• Artificial Intelligence
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Sebastien Nicolas Gros is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on safe reinforcement learning (RL) and data-driven model predictive control (MPC), with applications in energy systems, biomedical engineering, and autonomous vehicles. Institution: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Department: Engineering Cybernetics His work emphasizes AI-driven optimization for domestic energy storage, battery integration, and smart building management. Collaborations include Equinor, DNV, Kongsberg, Volvo, and CorPower Ocean. Key themes in his publications include: Control theory for renewable energy systems (wave energy converters, buildings) Biomedical applications (artificial pancreas, glucose monitoring) Transportation systems (electric vehicles, autonomous ships) Machine learning integration with physical models He supervises 6 PhD students and co-supervises projects on multi-rotor wind turbines and industrial PhD collaborations. The articles demonstrate a convergence of RL, MPC, and uncertainty quantification across energy, biomedical, and transportation domains.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
• Workplace Psychology
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Devasheesh P. BHAVE is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, currently on leave. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota (2008 and 2003, respectively). Research Interests His work focuses on Psychology of Workplace Technology , Work Design , and Emotions and Well Being , with additional emphasis on Mindfulness , Humility , and Digital Business . Key Article Themes His recent publications analyze Language barriers and emotional labor in cross-cultural workplaces Privacy implications of digital monitoring Leadership stress and sleep-related behavioral patterns Work-life conflict during economic downturns Trust and legitimacy in organizational systems Scientific Awards Dean's Teaching Honor List (multiple years: 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022) Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2019-2020) Dean’s Impact Award (2017-2018) He advises SJTU-SMU DBA student HAN Shenghui and contributes to research agendas in Digital Transformation and Social Inclusion .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Auditory & Speech-Based Interfaces
• Accessibility Technologies
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Ian Pitt is a Lecturer in Usability Engineering and Interactive Media at University College Cork (UCC). He leads the Interaction Design, E-Learning and Speech (IDEAS) Research Group, focusing on multimodal human-computer interaction, auditory interfaces, and accessibility solutions for visually impaired users. Pitt holds a D.Phil from the University of York, followed by research fellowships at Otto-von-Guericke University in Germany before joining UCC in 1997. His research interests include speech-based interfaces, e-learning systems, and accessibility technologies for blind users. Key projects include the EU-funded ENABLE Network (2011–2014) and prototype development for UniWink. He has secured significant grants, including €72,009 from IRCSET for voice analysis research and €19,478 from the EU for ICT-supported learning initiatives. Pitt has advised numerous PhD students, including Flaithri Neff (2011), Emma-Kate Crowley (2014), and current candidates Aine Kearns and Patrick Egan. His publications span journals like International Journal of Game-Based Learning and conferences such as ICCHP and ACM SIGACCESS. He has contributed to committees for conferences like CHI and the Irish HCI conference. Teaching modules include Usability Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, and Digital Media Development. His work emphasizes inclusive design principles, with projects addressing navigation systems for blind students and adaptive e-learning frameworks. Recent research trends focus on ICT-delivered aphasia rehabilitation, emotional BCI interfaces, and multimodal learning systems. Collaborations include international partners through EU grants, reflecting his global impact in accessibility and educational technology.

Patrick BruningView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Development
• Work Motivation
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Patrick Bruning is Professor of Business Administration in the Faculty of Management at the University of New Brunswick. He teaches organizational behavior, leadership, and motivation courses. Dr. Bruning holds a PhD from Purdue University and researches work behavior dynamics with focus on job crafting and organizational sponsorship relationships. Research focuses on: Job crafting competencies and outcomes Leadership development strategies Organizational sponsorship effectiveness Social influence in networked environments His publications appear in premier outlets including Academy of Management Journal and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Awards include SSHRC Grants, Harrison McCain Young Scholar's Award, UNB Merit Award, and multiple research excellence recognitions. He serves on editorial boards for Human Relations, Journal of Management, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.

Paul ScherzView profile

Professor

• Moral Theology
• Christian Ethics
• Bioethics
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Paul Scherz is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, holding appointments in the Department of Theology within the College of Arts and Letters. His interdisciplinary work bridges theology, science, medicine, and technology, focusing on virtue ethics—particularly Stoic ethics—in moral theology. Dr. Scherz earned a BA in molecular and cell biology from UC Berkeley (2001), a PhD in genetics from Harvard (2005), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UCSF. He later obtained an MTS and PhD in moral theology from Notre Dame (2010, 2014). Prior to his current role, he taught at the Catholic University of America and the University of Virginia. His research interests include bioethics (genetic technologies, end-of-life ethics), technology ethics (AI governance, algorithmic risk), and the historical influence of Stoic philosophy on Christian ethics. Notable publications include The Ethics of Precision Medicine (2024) and Tomorrow’s Troubles (2022), exploring risk ethics and algorithmic governance. He co-edits the Encountering Artificial Intelligence series with the Holy See’s Dicastery for Culture. Current projects address AI ethics, particularly virtue ethics frameworks for military AI and the anthropological implications of algorithmic systems. He critiques depersonalization in healthcare AI and advocates for ethical integration of scientific advancements with moral prudence. His work examines intersections between science and theology, including Laudato Si’-inspired ecological ethics and the moral formation of scientists in big data contexts. He has contributed to debates on CRISPR technology, brain death criteria, and the commodification of human tissue in vaccine development.

Aneeqa SuhailView profile

Assistant Professor

• Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Employee Outcomes and Performance
• Leadership
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Aneeqa Suhail is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Resource Studies at Tilburg University, Netherlands, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from KU Leuven, Belgium. Her research focuses on strategic HRM, employee outcomes, leadership, and public sector HR reforms, with a regional emphasis on Pakistan and South Asia. Her work explores topics such as HRM autonomy in public hospitals, ethical challenges in disaster management, and the role of Sufi shrines in governance. She has published in journals like Journal of Organizational Effectiveness and contributed to edited volumes on public sector reforms. Her research bridges organizational theory and practical policy implementation, particularly in healthcare and public institutions. Key themes in her publications include the interplay between HR practices and leadership, multi-level employee dynamics, and institutional logics influencing HR adoption in public organizations. She has conducted case studies on work-life balance for public sector employees and analyzed decentralization reforms in Pakistan's health sector.

Karin NisenbaumView profile

Associate Professor

• Kant
• German Idealism
• 19th & 20th Century Jewish Thought
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Karin Nisenbaum is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Syracuse University's College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in Kant, German Idealism, and 19th & 20th Century Jewish Thought. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto (2014), an M.A. in Continental Philosophy from University College Dublin (2006), and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Chicago (2003). Nisenbaum's research focuses on the intersection of Kantian philosophy, German Idealism, and Jewish philosophical thought. Her work explores themes of metaphysics, ethics, freedom, and the highest good across thinkers including Kant, Fichte, Schelling, and Rosenzweig. She has made significant contributions to understanding the development of autonomy concepts in post-Kantian philosophy and the relationship between practical reason and religious thought. Her publications show a strong trend toward examining perfectionist interpretations of freedom in German Idealism, particularly how Fichte's philosophy addresses perceived tensions in Kant's moral theory. Her work frequently engages with questions of moral responsibility, the postulates of practical reason, and the relationship between theoretical and practical philosophy. Renée Crown Professorship in the Humanities, Syracuse University (2022-2025) Humboldt Research Fellowship for Advanced Researchers, Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (2019-2022) Nisenbaum serves as Philosophy Director for the Society for German Idealism and Romanticism (2020-2022) and is on the Board of Advisors for Philosophisches Jahrbuch (2021-Present). She has been actively involved in numerous academic collaborations, including with the DFG-network on Classical German Anthropology (2022-2023). Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Kant, German Idealism, Existentialism, and Moral Theory.

Christopher PaulView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Psychology
• Business Administration
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Christopher Paul is a Professor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) at the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW MA/VS). He serves as Location Representative for multiple Bachelor's degree programs (IN/DBM/HD/DCM/MM) at the Käfertaler Straße branch in Mannheim. His career spans academia and corporate HR leadership, with roles in employee retention, management fashion theory, and workforce analytics. University: Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Department: Human Resource Management Teaching Areas: General Business Administration, Advanced Human Resource Management, Organizational Sociology, Scientific Methodology Practical Experience: HR Officer, Team Lead HR Germany, Manager HR Europe (mechanical engineering firms) Research Focus: Human Resource Management, management fashion theory, workforce retention, cognitive biases in HR decision-making, and risk management. His work bridges organizational theory with applied HR practices, emphasizing practical relevance. Recent Publications Trends: 2021-2024 articles analyze management fashion adoption , employee retention , job crafting , and cognitive biases . Collaborations with Huf, Gekeler, and Krings highlight interdisciplinary approaches to HR challenges. Books Authored: Personal und Arbeit series (DeGruyter), Personalrisikomanagement (Eul-Verlag), and Steuerliche Auswirkungen der Auslandsentsendung (VDM-Verlag). These works address HR strategy, risk management, and international workforce policies. Contact: Room B 404, Käfertaler Straße 258, 68167 Mannheim, Germany | christopher.paul@dhbw.de

Marjan MoosaviView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Performance Studies
• Theatre Theory
• Digital Humanities
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Marjan Moosavi is the Roshan Clinical Assistant Professor in Persian Studies and Performing Arts at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. She also serves as Associate Director of PersDig@UMD under the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies, leading digital humanities initiatives. Her research focuses on transnational theatre practices, Middle Eastern performance, and intersections with gender, history, and politics. Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Toronto. Professional roles include Regional Managing Editor for TheTheatreTimes.com and leadership in projects like the Persian Digital Humanities Initiative. Research Interests: Her work explores Performance in Middle Eastern contexts Counter-sacred and political dimensions of Iranian theatre Transnational digital curation and pedagogy Shakespearean adaptations in Iranian culture Border challenges for MENA scholars in global conferences Advising and Grants: She mentors graduate students and designs curricula at the University of Maryland. Her grants include the Roshan Initiative supporting digital humanities projects. Recent work highlights include organizing the Woman, Life, Freedom lecture series on Iranian protest theatre and curating the Rebels and Revels virtual exhibit of MENA theatre photos. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies and PersDig@UMD digital humanities team. Collaborates with the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies on transdisciplinary projects.

Valentijn VischView profile

Researcher

• eHealth Technology
• Gamification in Healthcare
• AI in Medical Decision Making
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Valentijn Visch is a researcher and academic at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Society, Culture, and Critique. His work focuses on eHealth interventions, gamification in healthcare, and reducing health-related stigmas through innovative design solutions. He teaches courses such as 'eHealth Design for a Healthy Society' and 'Understanding Humans,' emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges. His research projects include developing embodied coaches for stroke rehabilitation, AI-driven healthcare decision-making frameworks, and inclusive eHealth tools for low socioeconomic populations. He has been recognized with awards like the Rehabilitation Year Award 2024 for his work on cardiac rehabilitation interventions and a CHI 2024 Best Paper Honourable Mention for studies on patient preferences in AI autonomy. Visch collaborates on initiatives like the 'Emotion Aware Car Seat' project, exploring human-technology interaction. His work bridges academic research with real-world applications, addressing gaps in healthcare accessibility and patient empowerment through technology.

Nick CartwrightView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Race Theory
• Critical Race Pedagogy
• Race Equality and Education
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Dr. Nick Cartwright is an Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of Leeds, where he serves as Director of Student Success and the School Academic Lead for Inclusive Pedagogy (SALIP EDI). His work focuses on race equality in education, decolonizing legal pedagogy, and inclusive teaching strategies. Prior to Leeds, he held roles including Senior Lecturer at the University of Northampton and Visiting Fellow at Mahatma Law School in Sudan. He is a National Teaching Fellow, Senior Fellow of the HEA, and advises on EDI for the Halpin Partnership. Research Interests: Critical Race Theory & Pedagogy Race and Identity in Legal Education Decolonizing Higher Education Firearms Policy & International Law Physician-Assisted Suicide His research explores anti-racist law school frameworks, white academic accountability, and gamification in teaching. He contributed to the Living Black at University project and co-authored chapters on global firearms control. His work appears in WonkHE , HuffPost , and academic journals. Awards & Affiliations: National Teaching Fellow (AdvanceHE) Member, Transforming Access and Student Outcomes (TASO) Network Visiting Fellow at CARE (Centre for Advancing Race Equality) Cartwright advises on UN firearms reduction initiatives and advocates for equality through organizations like the Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council. His recent publications highlight systemic inequities in education and the role of critical scholarship in driving institutional change.

Michael EverettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Motion Planning
• Control Theory
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Michael Everett is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University with a joint appointment in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. He directs the Autonomy & Intelligence Laboratory, focusing on certifiable learning machines at the intersection of robotics, deep learning, and control theory. His research emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency in robotics applications like off-road navigation and social environments. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2020) SM in Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2017) SB in Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2015) Research Interests: Robotics and motion planning Control theory and neural network verification Reinforcement learning applications Certifiable safety guarantees for autonomous systems Navigation in dynamic/human environments Awards: Runner-Up: Best Paper Award (ICML 2022) Winner: Best Student Paper (IROS 2017/2023) Editors’ Top 5 Published Articles (IEEE Access 2021) Lab & Contributions: The Autonomy & Intelligence Lab develops algorithms for high-speed off-road autonomy, socially aware navigation, and neural feedback verification. His work includes the RAMP planning pipeline and Evora traversability learning framework. He collaborates with Google’s PAIR team on trustworthy AI.

Christiane WoopenView profile

Professor

• Ethics and Theory of Medicine
• Neuroethics
• Reproductive Medicine
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Christiane Woopen is a Professor for Ethics and Theory of Medicine at the University of Cologne , where she serves as Executive Director of the Cologne Center for Ethics, Rights, Economics, and Social Sciences of Health (ceres) . Her leadership extends to roles such as Head of the Research Unit Ethics and former Vice-Dean for Academic Development and Gender at the Medical Faculty, University Hospital Cologne. Educational Background: Medical degree from the University of Bonn, followed by specialization in gynecology and obstetrics before transitioning to bioethics. Her research focuses on ethical dimensions of reproductive medicine, neuroethics, personalized medicine, genome editing, and health in the digital age . She leads international projects addressing aging, health literacy, and AI governance. Recent publications emphasize genome editing policy, AI in healthcare, and ethical challenges of deep brain stimulation , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to bioethics. Scientific Awards: Federal Cross of Merit 1st Class (2018) Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2014) She has held advisory roles in national and international ethics bodies, including the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies and UNESCO's International Bioethics Committee. Her leadership in ceres involves fostering research on aging, health literacy, and digital transformation, with a commitment to public engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.