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Kate WilmutView profile

Professor

• Human Motor Control
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
• Movement Across the Lifespan
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Professor Kate Wilmut is a Professor of Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, co-director of the Centre for Psychological Research, and Postgraduate Tutor for Research Students. Her academic roles include steering research strategy, building research capacity, and overseeing postgraduate supervision. She teaches modules on Perception and Action, Motor Skill and Play, Developmental Disorders, and research project supervision across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research focuses on human motor control and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), with particular attention to movement across the lifespan, neurodevelopmental underpinnings of DCD/ADHD, and the role of play in physical activity. She leads the Perception and Motion Analysis (PuMA) lab and has secured significant grants including from the Leverhulme Trust and ESRC, totaling over £500,000. Her work spans experimental studies on motor planning, gait analysis, and lived experiences of individuals with DCD, with recent emphasis on psychological well-being and nostalgia in neurodivergent populations. Key Grants: Leverhulme Trust (£52,582): Motor planning in reach-to-grasp tasks ESRC (£280,261): Spatial navigation in DCD Bikeability Trust (£10,000): Inclusive cycle training evaluations Professional Roles: Chair of UK ISRD-DCD Working Group ESRC Peer Review College Member Editorial Board Member for Frontiers in Human Neuroscience Her recent research highlights include exploring nostalgia’s role in autistic adults’ well-being, EEG-based differentiation between DCD and ADHD, and parent-driven physical activity interventions for children with DCD. She collaborates internationally and actively supervises PhD students addressing topics like sensory processing in schools and DCD self-concept.

Joana Inês Silva De LimaView profile

Associate Professor

• Tourism impacts on tourists
• Family tourism
• Social tourism
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Joana Inês Silva De Lima is an Associate Professor at the University of Évora and serves as a Full Researcher at CIDEHUS (University of Évora) and Researcher at GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro). She holds a PhD in Tourism from the University of Aveiro, a Master’s in Tourism Management and Development from the same institution, and a Degree in Economics from the University of Coimbra. Her research focuses on tourism impacts, family tourism, social tourism, tourist experiences, and rural tourism development. Key projects include work on UNESCO heritage site tourism, sustainable tourism observatories (ASTO), and social innovation in tourism access for low-income families. She actively contributes to policy frameworks and practical guidelines for sustainable tourism practices. Recent research trends emphasize cross-sector collaboration, cultural heritage preservation, and equity in tourism access. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, including toolkit development for sustainable tourism practices and regional policy implementation monitoring. Notable contributions include the Alentejo Sustainable Tourism Observatory annual reports and the PISTA Toolkit . Her research has been presented at global conferences like Critical Tourism Studies and published in journals such as Anatolia and Journal of Sustainable Tourism . Her teaching and research integrate interdisciplinary approaches, addressing both theoretical and practical challenges in tourism education and accessibility initiatives.

Mihai BocarneaView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Communication
• Cross-Cultural Leadership
• Servant Leadership
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Dr. Mihai Bocarnea is an Associate Professor in the School of Business & Leadership at Regent University, where he has served since 1995. His expertise spans organizational communication, cross-cultural leadership, servant leadership, and online pedagogy. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication (Regent University, 2001) and a Master of Science in Electronics (Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, 1984), alongside other advanced degrees. Education: Ph.D. Communication, Regent University, 2001 M.A. Communication, Regent University, 1993 M.S. Electronics, Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, 1984 B.S. Mathematics/Physics, Dimitrie Cantemir National College, Bucharest, 1978 Research interests focus on leadership paradigms (servant leadership, cross-cultural dynamics), organizational change, and online learning strategies. He has authored/co-authored over 50 journal articles, book chapters, and books, including influential works like Online Instruments, Data Collection, and Electronic Measurements (2012) and Evaluating Employee Performance through Christian Virtues (2018). Awards highlight his contributions: 2004 Outstanding Faculty Award, multiple President’s Awards (1998, 2002, 2011), and Distinctive Service Awards (2004, 2009). His work bridges faith-based principles with empirical research, particularly in servant leadership and organizational spirituality. Key trends in his articles: Integration of biblical frameworks into leadership theory, cross-cultural leadership comparisons, and psychometric instrument development. He emphasizes practical applications of theoretical models in real-world organizational settings. Grants and advising: Not explicitly detailed in text, but his extensive publications suggest sustained research funding and mentorship roles. Collaborations include global institutions (e.g., University of Lithuania, Christian Broadcasting Network).

Bogdan CarbunarView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Cryptography
• Disinformation and Censorship
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Bogdan Carbunar is an Associate Professor at the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences , Florida International University . He directs the CaSPR lab , focusing on disinformation, censorship, online fraud, and cyberabuse through systems research, user studies, cryptography, and AI. Current research themes: Cybersecurity, Blockchain Applications, Privacy Systems Recent publication trends: Plausible Deniability, Censorship Evasion, Social Media Fraud Scientific Awards : Best Paper Award 2016 Actively mentoring PhD students and serving on multiple cybersecurity conference program committees (ACM CCSW, IEEE S&P, USENIX Security).

Farzaneh KaregarView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Usable security and privacy
• Algorithmic transparency
• Privacy-preserving data analytics
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Farzaneh Karegar is a Senior Lecturer at Karlstad University, Sweden, specializing in usable security and privacy. Her work focuses on transparency-enhancing tools (TETs/PETs), algorithmic transparency, and responsible AI. She leads collaborations in projects like A4Cloud, CREDENTIAL, PAPAYA, and TRUEdig, addressing privacy challenges in digital systems. Education: Not explicitly stated in available texts. Affiliations: Member of the CREDENTIAL project team and other EU-funded initiatives. Her research emphasizes user-centered privacy solutions, including privacy notifications, dynamic consent mechanisms, and user-friendly metaphors for complex privacy concepts. Key contributions include studies on fingerprint recognition usability and cloud-based identity management interfaces. She has received Best Paper Awards for work on privacy interfaces and identity management. Notable projects include developing the CREDENTIAL Wallet for secure identity management, evaluating user engagement in privacy notices, and exploring transparency of privacy risks through visualizations. Her work bridges technical privacy solutions with human factors to empower users in data-driven environments.

• Cryptography
• Network Security
• Wireless Sensor Networks
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Gonzalez Nieto, Juanma is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology specializing in Cryptography and Network Security . His work focuses on Denial-of-Service protection , Predicate Encryption , RFID Authentication , and Cloud Computing Security . He has co-authored numerous publications addressing these areas, often collaborating with academics like Colin Boyd and Mark Manulis. Research Interests : Designing secure protocols for wireless sensor networks and cloud environments Developing automated proof systems for cryptographic indistinguishability Enhancing RFID privacy and mitigating phishing vulnerabilities Constructing verifiable ciphertexts and forward-secure encryption Publication Trends : His articles span Cryptography , Network Security , and Cloud Computing , with subfields including client puzzles, predicate encryption, and geographic proofs. Many works address practical implementations of security mechanisms in real-world systems.

• Formal Verification
• Security-Critical Systems
• Cryptographic Protocols
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Sasa Radomirovic is a Professor in the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, specializing in Computer Science. He is actively engaged in research and currently accepting PhD students. His work bridges formal methods with real-world security applications, focusing on cryptographic protocols, digital identity, and human behavior in security systems. Research Interests: His primary research lies in formal modeling and verification of security-critical systems. He investigates how to design and analyze cryptographic protocols, manage digital identities, authenticate entities securely, and incorporate human fallibility into security models. Applications of his research span RFID, E-Voting, and 5G communication systems. His recent work emphasizes the integration of human factors into cybersecurity, as seen in studies on account security and user perceptions of connected technologies. Publication Trends: Over the past five years, his research output has centered on formal verification, authentication mechanisms, and the human aspects of security. His publications appear in top-tier venues such as IEEE CSF, ESORICS, and CHI, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach combining theoretical rigor with practical impact. Themes include security ceremonies, access graphs, and system software security, indicating a consistent focus on foundational and applied cybersecurity challenges. Scientific Recognition: While specific awards are not listed, his research has been cited in Scopus and garnered attention from Mendeley readers and news outlets. His work has been highlighted by multiple X (formerly Twitter) users and covered by 10 news outlets, indicating broader societal and academic impact. Advising and Grants: He is currently accepting PhD students, suggesting active supervision and likely grant-funded research. Although specific grants and advisees are not detailed in the text, his sustained publication record and institutional affiliations imply ongoing research funding and mentorship responsibilities. Labs and Research Groups: While no specific lab name is mentioned, his affiliation with the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences and his research fingerprint suggest active participation in cybersecurity and formal methods research groups at Heriot-Watt University. His collaborations with researchers across Europe indicate a well-connected network in the security research community.

• Marketing
• Digital and Social Media Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Lauren S. Grewal is an Associate Professor in the Marketing group at Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (2018) and a BA from Brandeis University (2013). Her research focuses on identity-based consumption, digital/social media marketing, and consumer well-being, employing behavioral experiments, real-world data, and field studies. She teaches Digital and Social Media Marketing (graduate), Diversity in Digital Excellence Program (exec ed), and Principles of Marketing (undergraduate). Education: PhD in Marketing (Katz Graduate School of Business, 2018) Key Research Themes: Consumer identity, social media influence, and marketplace accessibility Her work has been featured in Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing , and Wall Street Journal . Recent studies include complaint de-escalation strategies on social media and the psychological impact of 'ugly food' on consumer choices. She has presented at global conferences like Society for Consumer Psychology and Association for Consumer Research. Notable Awards: Best Advanced Talk at 2024 AMA CBSIG Conference Teaching extends to over 6 courses across graduate/undergraduate levels and executive education. Active in conference organizing, including co-chairing panels on disability accessibility in consumer research (2023).

Insu SongView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Informatics
• Educational Technology
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Dr. Insu Song is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology at James Cook University (Singapore campus). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Queensland and has over 30 years of industry experience in AI, machine learning, and embedded systems. His research focuses on AI applications in medical diagnosis, educational technology, and biometric security. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Queensland), BInfoTech (1st Class Honors), BSc in Physics. Research Interests: Development of AI models for medical diagnostics (mental health, respiratory, and gastrointestinal health), AI-driven educational games, behavioral biometrics for fraud detection, and sustainable farming through AI. He pioneered over 1,500 learning contents and 1 million AI-generated educational games. Grants & Awards: Recipient of a prestigious grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2011) for 'Early Child Health Intervention Using Breathing Sound.' Notable awards include Best Research of the year (2014), Best Academic of the year (2015), and finalist in The Australian Innovation Challenge (2013). Collaborations: Works with NGOs like Yamakindo and PUPA Center, the Indonesian government’s aquaculture office, and Chimera Flux for medical robotics. Serves on the PRICAI committee since 2017. Key Projects: Includes 'Early Child Health Intervention Using Breathing Sound' (2011–2012), 'Efficient Charging Method for Bicycle Generators' (2018–2020), and AI models for fish farming cost reduction.

Hanna SchraffenbergerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Factors in Security
• Privacy
• Mobile Networks
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Hanna Schraffenberger is an Assistant Professor in the Digital Security group at Radboud University, focusing on human factors in security and privacy. Her work explores how users interact with emerging technologies like open 5G networks, encryption tools, and online interfaces. She supervises student projects addressing themes such as anonymity in 5G, provider motivations in open networks, and dark pattern effects on user behavior. Her research bridges technical and human aspects of security, emphasizing usability challenges in privacy tools and ethical design principles. Notable areas include analyzing user assumptions about mobile network security, mitigating deceptive interface patterns, and improving encryption accessibility. She collaborates with Katharina Kohls on projects studying provider dynamics in open networks and user decision-making processes. Her academic contributions span over 25 peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from dark pattern taxonomy to AI ethics and medical decision support systems. Despite no awards listed, her work consistently addresses real-world usability and ethical concerns in digital systems.

Tamara Kayali BrowneView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Bioethics
• Medical Ethics
• Gender Studies
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Tamara Kayali Browne is a Senior Lecturer in Health Ethics at Deakin University and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the Practical and Public Ethics Research Group at Charles Sturt University . With a PhD from the University of Cambridge, she previously served as a Lecturer in Bioethics at the Australian National University, where she garnered three teaching awards. Primary research areas: Ethics of non-medical sex selection, gender and mental illness, bioethics, and philosophy of medicine. Publications in journals such as Journal of Medical Ethics , Philosophy, Psychiatry & Psychology , and Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy . Recognized for her work in media outlets including The Guardian, The Conversation, and ABC radio. Scientific Awards: Three teaching awards at the Australian National University. Advising and Research: While no specific students are listed, her work integrates interdisciplinary ethical analysis into medical and policy frameworks. She contributes to debates on reproductive autonomy, psychiatric diagnostics, and pandemic ethics.

• Critical Care
• Practice Education
• Regulatory Standards in Healthcare
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Megan Jadzinski is a Senior University Practice Learning Adviser at Bournemouth University, where she ensures the quality of clinical placements and supports students and assessors in healthcare education. She holds dual expertise in medical education and critical care, with a Master's in Education in Practice and Critical Care, and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on healthcare student fitness to practice. Education: Master of Education in Practice, Master of Critical Care Her research centers on practice education , regulatory standards , and fitness to practice processes in healthcare. Recent publications highlight innovations in paramedic training, mental health placements, and systematic analyses of FTP frameworks. She actively collaborates with education teams in trusts and organizations to align academic and clinical training. Key scientific awards include: Shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award (Partnership of the Year, 2022) Senior Fellow at Higher Education Academy (2018–present) Megan also contributes to external roles, including serving as an external examiner at Edge Hill University , and has presented at national conferences on topics like the SEAL (Staff Enhancement of Authentic Learning) model in maternal critical care education. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic rigor, ensuring regulatory compliance and educational excellence.

Maria WiklundView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health Science
• Medical Sociology
• Gender-Theoretical Perspectives
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Maria Wiklund is an Associate Professor at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Section, at Umeå University. Her interdisciplinary research integrates public health science, medical sociology, and gender-theoretical perspectives, with a focus on socio-cultural aspects of the body, movement, and health. She is affiliated with the Gender working life psychosocial health (GAP) research group and the Umeå Center for Disability Research. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Section Email: maria.e.wiklund@umu.se Her research explores themes such as: Aging and physical activity (e.g., high-intensity interval training for older adults) Gendered experiences of health and rehabilitation (e.g., maternal morbidity after perineal trauma) Youth-friendly health services in Sweden's northern regions Interprofessional collaboration in physical activity prescription Health equity for marginalized populations (e.g., COPD patients, rural youth) Recent publications highlight grounded theory and qualitative methodologies applied to aging, gendered health disparities, and digital health interventions. While no explicit scientific awards are mentioned, her work on cross-boundary collaboration and health policy frameworks underscores her policy impact. She collaborates extensively across disciplines, particularly in projects involving school nurses, youth clinics, and chronic disease management. Her work often addresses systemic inequities and the intersection of biology, gender, and social context in health outcomes.

• Agri-Food Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Gastronomy
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Rui José Rosa Cardoso Dias serves as Full-time Professor at Lusophone University's European Business School (ISAG-EBS) and Invited Professor at IPAM, while coordinating the hospitality and gastronomy laboratory at CICET/FCVC and contributing to IPAM-Porto Lab. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Agrarian Economics from Madrid's Polytechnic University and an MSc in Agri-Food Marketing from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza. His educational background encompasses: PhD in Agrarian Economics, School of Agricultural Engineers (ETSIA), Polytechnic University of Madrid MSc in Agri-Food Marketing, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza Licenciatura in Marketing Management Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Distance Education Advanced Course in Agri-Food Market Research Dias specializes in the philosophical dimensions of food consumption, agri-food marketing dynamics, and Slow Food movement principles, with particular focus on ethical farm-to-table systems, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable tourism integration. His work bridges gastronomic heritage with contemporary market trends, emphasizing the Mediterranean diet's role in sustainable restaurant consumption and exploring how spiritual and social dimensions shape food experiences. As a biodiversity enthusiast, he examines how cultural identity manifests through national gastronomy branding and regional food products. His publication trajectory reveals increasing emphasis on sustainable food systems, with recent works analyzing urban-rural reciprocity models, metaverse applications for food branding, and transparency mechanisms in agri-food supply chains. The 2023-2025 output demonstrates strategic expansion into digital commerce while maintaining core focus on Slow Food philosophy, Portuguese gastronomic identity, and post-pandemic hospitality innovation, particularly examining how ethical principles ('Good' principle) drive tourism-food synergies. Dias actively supervises master's research as evidenced by multiple theses on sales management models, territorial marketing consultancies, and research group participation strategies. His laboratory coordination role at CICET/FCVC indicates involvement in research projects connecting hospitality practices with gastronomic innovation, though specific grant details remain undocumented. He founded Slow Food Porto Association and served on Portugal Dubai 2020 Advisory Council, while contributing as World Referee for scientific journals. His book publications, particularly the 2022 IGI Global volume on post-pandemic hospitality, establish him as a thought leader in restaurant industry transformation.

• Cybersecurity
• Computer Forensics
• Network Security
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Dr Hasmukh Morarji is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Science. He has been an academic at QUT for over 30 years and previously taught at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji and the University of Brunei Darussalam. He holds a PhD from the University of Kent and master's and bachelor's degrees from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. His research and teaching focus on key areas in computing, including cybersecurity, computer forensics, software engineering, networks, and IT education. He has coordinated multiple units in programming, computer systems, and security, and currently leads the Master of Information Technology, Graduate Certificate in IT, and Graduate Diploma in IT programs. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in cybersecurity, particularly in threat information sharing, mobile malware modeling, SCADA security, and computer profiling for forensic applications. His work bridges theoretical models with practical security implementations, especially in critical infrastructure and educational environments. Barriers to cybersecurity threat sharing in developing nations Formal modeling of mobile malware propagation Security risks in IPv6 transition for SCADA systems Event-based computer profiling for digital forensics Human factors in critical infrastructure ICT risk Innovations in IT education and integrated learning environments Dr Morarji has not listed any scientific awards or honors in the provided text. He has supervised or co-authored work with several researchers but no formal students are listed. He has been actively involved in teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contributing significantly to IT education at QUT. He teaches current units such as IFN551 Computer Systems Fundamentals, IFN555 Introduction to Programming, and IFN556 Object-Oriented Programming. His earlier teaching includes foundational courses in programming and computer systems. No specific lab or research team affiliations are mentioned in the source material.