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Chiara PetrioliView profile

Professor

• Wireless Networking
• Underwater Sensor Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Chiara Petrioli is Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering and Deputy Rector for scouting, fundraising, and business incubation. She founded the spinoff WSENSE S.r.l. and coordinated the university's Computer Science Ph.D. program. Her research pioneers the Internet of Underwater Things, leading to breakthrough technologies featured in international media and the NT100 list. Her research interests center on wireless, embedded, IoT, and cyber-physical systems, with a focus on underwater networking. She designs and optimizes communication protocols, security mechanisms, and energy-efficient architectures for underwater sensor networks, enabling applications in environmental monitoring, archaeology, and deep-sea exploration. Recent publications highlight trends in underwater acoustic communications (e.g., dual-channel protocols, S2C modulation), security (authentication, key exchange), and energy efficiency (wake-up radio, UAV-assisted data collection). Applications span dissolved oxygen monitoring, submerged heritage preservation, and sustainable deep-sea mining impact assessment. Her scientific awards include: IEEE Fellow 2021 Fulbright Scholar Inspiring Fifty 2018 N2Women 2019 Star in Computer Networking and Communications Gamma Donna Women Startup Award 2022 Top 2% World Scientist by Stanford Repubblica D 100 Women to Change the World 2021 As principal investigator, she has led over twenty national and international projects, including EC projects GENESI and SUNRISE, and EASME projects ArcheoSub and Seastar. She founded WSENSE S.r.l., a spinoff that translates research into innovative technologies, resulting in international patents and features in BBC, RAI, Wired, and National Geographic. She actively contributes to the academic community as chair of IEEE SECON steering committee, associate editor of ACM/IEEE Transactions on Networking, and through leadership roles in ACM SIGMOBILE and IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing.

Andrea VitalettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Blockchain Technologies
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Smart Environments
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Andrea Vitaletti is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome , affiliated with the Department of Computer Engineering, Automatics and Management Antonio Ruberti (DIAG) in the College of Engineering. His academic career spans over two decades of research in networking and algorithmic topics. PhD in Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome (1998–2002) Assistant Professor (Ricercatore) at Sapienza (2007–2019) Co-founder of spin-offs WSENSE (2012–2019) and WLAB (2002–2016) Research Interests focus on decentralized systems , particularly blockchain technologies , Internet of Things (IoT) , federated machine learning , and data privacy . His work bridges theoretical algorithmic research with practical implementations in wireless sensor networks and distributed ledger systems. Scientific Contributions include over 90 publications, 2 patents, and leadership in the EU FET OPEN project PLEASED. His applied research has been recognized with multiple awards: 2000: Wonderland Contest - Media and Communication 2002: Simagine Innovation Prize 2004: Simagine Bronze Award 2007: Premio Perotto Top Prize 2012: Italiacamp Winner He leads the Wireless Sensor Networks lab at DIAG, supervising 2 PhD students, 1 post-doc, and 5 master students. His teaching portfolio includes courses on IoT, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital entrepreneurship since 2000.

Pedro Rino VieiraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Financial Investments
• Corporate Finance
• ESG
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Pedro Rino Vieira is an Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Management at ISEG – Higher Institute of Economics and Management, University of Lisbon, where he has been teaching since 2006. He holds a PhD in Management/Finance from the University of Lisbon (2016), a Master’s in Management (2005), and a Bachelor’s in Management (1999), all from ISEG. He is also a researcher affiliated with CSG – Research in Social Sciences and Sociology. His research spans key areas in finance and management, including ESG performance, corporate finance, capital structure, payout policy, risk management, and behavioral aspects of financial decision-making. He has led and contributed to numerous international teaching and consulting projects in Angola, Mozambique, Turkey, and Iran, and coordinated the joint Master’s in Law and Management between ISEG and the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. Since 2023, he has collaborated with ACTEX to develop corporate finance content for actuarial science candidates. His recent publications, appearing in journals such as Journal of Business Research , Technological Forecasting and Social Change , and Economies , reflect a strong trend toward sustainability in finance, empirical analysis of corporate behavior, and innovation in financial risk management. Topics include ESG and diversification, dividend policy in high-tech firms, shareholder activism, and the application of log-periodic models to market crashes. PhD in Management/Finance, ISEG, University of Lisbon (2016) Master in Management, ISEG (2005) Bachelor’s Degree in Management, ISEG (1999) Pedro has supervised over 80 Master’s students, primarily on topics related to investment policy, equity research, and corporate finance. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. He is involved in research labs such as the Futures Lab and Data Lab at ISEG and contributes to executive education and professional training programs.

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• +12 more

Jawad Ahmad is a Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University . His work is closely associated with the Centre for Cybersecurity, IoT and Cyberphysical Systems and the Centre for Distributed Computing, Networking and Security , where he contributes to cutting-edge research in secure and intelligent systems. His research interests are centered on cybersecurity , artificial intelligence , and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. He focuses on developing advanced intrusion detection systems, privacy-preserving frameworks using federated learning and homomorphic encryption, and secure data transmission mechanisms leveraging chaos-based and quantum-inspired encryption. His interdisciplinary work extends to healthcare, smart agriculture, and environmental monitoring, demonstrating the broad applicability of his research. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward AI-driven security solutions, particularly using deep learning models like transformers and attention mechanisms for network intrusion detection. He also explores the integration of machine learning with blockchain and distributed ledgers for trusted threat intelligence sharing. His work consistently emphasizes real-world deployment, performance optimization, and resilience against cyber threats in industrial and healthcare settings. Funded Research Projects: Data Sharing in Highly Secure Environments (Innovate UK, £273,181) PhD Studentship on Homomorphic Encryption (6G Health Institute GmbH, £35,082) TrustShare: Privacy-Preserving Threat Intelligence Sharing (Innovate UK, £31,386) Cyber Hunt: Automated Cyberthreat Hunting (Norway Research Council, £37,500) AI Dashboard for COVID-19 Sentiment Analysis (Chief Scientists Office, £135,104) Dr Ahmad actively supervises postgraduate research, currently serving as Director of Studies for Hisham Ali and as second supervisor for other PhD candidates. He is involved in multiple collaborative research teams focusing on cybersecurity, AI, and IoT, often working with Prof Bill Buchanan and other leading researchers in the field. His research is published in high-impact journals such as IEEE Access , Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience , and Sensors , and presented at international conferences.

Rob GlewView profile

Assistant Professor

• Operations Management
• Organizational Culture
• Sustainability
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Rob Glew is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) at Desautels Faculty of Management , McGill University, with concurrent visiting researcher affiliation at the Institute for Manufacturing , University of Cambridge. His academic journey includes a PhD in Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (2023), MEng (2019), and BA (2018) from the University of Cambridge. Current roles: Assistant Professor (Teaching), Program Director for MMA (Online), Associate Director for Managing Disruption initiative Teaching portfolio spans Operations Management, Data Analytics, and Statistics at McGill's Desautels Faculty His research investigates operational challenges through dual lenses of organizational culture and technological disruption , with methodological expertise in machine learning, game theory, and mechanism design. Key research areas include: Cultural drivers of cooperation in hierarchical systems Food waste reduction through supply chain traceability Diversity impacts on prosocial behavior AI's societal implications in operations contexts Scientific Recognition : Desautels Faculty Teaching Award (2024) Cambridge Chancellor's Commendation (2021) EPSRC-Siemens Doctoral Scholar (2019) Rob has secured significant research funding from SSHRC, UKRI, and industry partners like Siemens UK. His industry collaborations span NHS, Tesco, Proctor & Gamble, and others. He currently does not accept graduate students but previously supervised at University of Cambridge.

Sina Rafati NiyaView profile

Researcher

• Blockchain
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
• Supply Chain Tracking
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Dr. Sina Rafati Niya serves as a Senior Researcher at the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (BDLT) group, University of Zurich (UZH), where he specializes in blockchain data governance and analytics for PoS-based systems including Cardano, Tezos, Casper, and Polkadot since 2022. His research spans decentralized applications in DeFi, supply chain tracking, identity management, and IoT domains, building on continuous work since 2017. He completed his Ph.D. at UZH in 2021 with the dissertation "Efficient Designs for Practical Blockchain-IoT Integration," establishing foundational work for his current research trajectory. Rafati Niya's research centers on Blockchain Data Engineering and Analysis, with specific expertise in transaction untangling (Cardano shared send transactions), address clustering heuristics, privacy-preserving micro-payment systems for resource-constrained IoT devices, and GDPR-compliant blockchain adaptations. His methodology emphasizes practical implementation challenges in scalability and real-world deployment across financial, supply chain, and industrial IoT contexts. Publication analysis reveals concentrated advancements in Cardano analytics (60% of recent work), including novel transaction analysis frameworks and network structure investigations in Polkadot, alongside persistent exploration of blockchain-IoT integration patterns. This body of work demonstrates evolving sophistication from protocol design (2017-2020) toward advanced analytics and privacy solutions (2021-2025). No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While specific advisees and grants remain unlisted, his extensive co-authorship pattern (27+ publications 2017-2025) indicates active mentorship within the BDLT group and collaboration with researchers including C. J. Tessone, Burkhard Stiller, and M. Chegenizadeh. Current projects focus on offline micro-payment verification and Cardano transaction analytics. As a core contributor to UZH's BDLT research group, he drives initiatives in blockchain analytics infrastructure and practical protocol development, maintaining strong industry-academia connections through publications in IEEE ICBC, Springer, and Elsevier venues.

Michael CoblenzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Usability of programming languages
• User-centered programming language design
• Type systems for safety
• +6 more

Michael Coblenz is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on integrating user-centered design into programming language development, creating safer languages for blockchain and scientific computing. He completed his Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University under Jonathan Aldrich and Brad A. Myers, followed by a Basili postdoctoral fellowship at University of Maryland. Specializes in usability of programming languages Created Obsidian language for safer smart contracts Developed PLIERS methodology for iterative language design Active in Rust usability and REST API quality research His work bridges programming languages and human-computer interaction, with recent projects including Kale (safer spreadsheets) and climate change-focused programming tools. He has served on program committees for SPLASH, VL/HCC, and HATRA conferences. 2025: Graduate Consortium Co-chair at VL/HCC 2024: HATRA Organizing Chair 2023: Doctoral Symposium Chair at SPLASH

Max DoveyView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Art
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Posthumanism
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Max Dovey is a Lecturer in Brand Experience Design & Emerging Technology at the University of the Arts London, and a Visiting Lecturer at institutions such as Royal College of Art and Anglia Ruskin University. His practice explores computation through live, performative, and embodied art, informed by feminist techno-science and posthuman discourses. Lecturer in Brand Experience Design & Emerging Technology (UAL, 2019–2022) Pathway Leader - MAFA Computational Arts (UAL, 2021–present) Visiting Lecturer (Royal College of Art, 2019–2021) Visiting Lecturer (Anglia Ruskin University, 2018–2019) Researcher (Institute of Network Cultures, 2015–2016) His research investigates 'liveness' in human-computer interaction and the geological materiality of technology. Notable projects include The Treaty of Finsbury Park 2025 (2022) and Cologne, What is Your Mother's Maiden Name? (2019), which employ psychogeography, blockchain, and interspecies politics. Recent publications include State Machines (2019) and Flying Money (2018). He has co-edited symposiums on technology and finance, including MoneyLab, and presented at festivals like Ars Electronica.

Nicolas ReschView profile

Assistant Professor

• Coding Theory
• Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
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Nicolas Resch is an Assistant Professor at the Theoretical Computer Science Group within the Informatics Institute at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His research focuses on coding theory, cryptography, and their intersections, with prior postdoctoral work at Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) under Ronald Cramer. He earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) advised by Venkatesan Guruswami and Bernhard Haeupler. Education: PhD (CMU), advised by Venkatesan Guruswami and Bernhard Haeupler. Resch's research addresses theoretical challenges in code-based cryptography, list decoding, and secure communication. His work includes advancements in randomness-efficient codes, smoothing bounds for lattices, and protocols for oblivious transfer and interactive coding. Articles reflect trends in post-quantum cryptography, error-correcting codes, and computational complexity. He has received the 2022 Veni award from NWO for his proposal "Secure and Efficient Code-Based Cryptography" and is invited to key workshops such as Oberwolfach (2025) and TIFR ICTS (2025). His supervision includes PhD students Lydia Tasiou and Martijn Brehm, alongside MSc and BSc advisees. Scientific Awards: 2022 Veni laureate (NWO) Resch teaches courses in information theory and modern cryptography at the UvA, with recent invitations to Simons Institute programs and Oberwolfach workshops. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical cryptographic applications.

Ioannis StamelosView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Open Source Software
• Software Effort and Quality Estimation
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Ioannis Stamelos is a Professor of Software Engineering at the School of Informatics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (since 2015, research/teaching staff since 1997). He serves as Director of the Postgraduate Master Course in Interactive Hardware & Software Technologies. Major Research Areas: Open Source Software, Software Effort/Quality Estimation, Agile Methods, Enterprise Information Systems Key Projects: Deep Blue/AUTH Research Hub (2018-2022), BlockAdemic (blockchain-based micro-credentials), European Commission Open Source Policy Studies Research Trends from recent publications include: Process mining in library information systems Reusability metrics for software assets Bayesian networks in software project management Impact of design patterns on gaming software defects Technical debt assessment via structural metrics Blockchain applications in supply chain management Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at IEEE DEST’09 Best Student Paper Award at ICSR 2012 Best Paper Award at QUATIC2012 Education & Leadership: PhD in Computer Science (1988), Diploma in Electrical Engineering (1983). Led numerous EU-funded projects (IST, ERASMUS, FP7) and national initiatives (ΓΓΕΤ, ΕΠΕΑΕΚ). Supervised PhD/MSc students in software reuse, OSS quality, and agile practices.

• Cybersecurity
• Security Analytics
• Big Data Security Intelligence
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Gail-Joon Ahn is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), serving as the Founding Director of the Center for Cybersecurity & Trusted Foundations (CTF) and the SEFCOM Laboratory. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, leading the Center for Digital Identity and Cyber Defense Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from George Mason University (2000). His research focuses on security analytics, big data-driven security intelligence, vulnerability management, identity privacy, and formal security models. Notable contributions include work on SDN security, phishing defense, and user-centric identity management systems. His research has been funded by major agencies like NSF, NSA, DoD, DOE, and industry partners including Cisco, Intel, and Microsoft. Ahn has received prestigious awards, including IEEE Fellow (2023), ACM Distinguished Scientist (2015), and the DOE Early Career Award (2003). He serves on editorial boards of top journals (e.g., IEEE TDSC, ACM TIFS) and chairs conferences like ACM CCS and ACM SACMAT. His leadership roles include steering committees for cybersecurity initiatives and advisory boards for institutions like NC A&T State University. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, George Mason University, 2000 Key Grants: NSF-CISE (Privacy-Aware Data Sharing), NSA (DoD Information Assurance), DOE (Assured Resource Sharing) Labs: SEFCOM Lab, CTF Center

Robert HsuView profile

Professor

• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Big Data Analytics
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Robert Hsu is Chair Professor and Dean of the College of Information and Electrical Engineering at Asia University, Taiwan, and holds concurrent appointments as Professor at National Chung Cheng University. He serves as President of the Taiwan Association of Cloud Computing and Research Consultant at China Medical University Hospital. His research spans parallel and distributed computing , cloud and edge systems , AI , and medical applications , with over 350 publications in top venues like IEEE TPDS, IEEE TSC, and ACM TOMM. Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing Founding Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Big Data Intelligence Advisory roles in 10+ journals including IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing His research focuses on cloud-edge collaboration , AI for medical imaging , IoT security , and big data analytics . Key projects include federated learning frameworks for multi-institutional healthcare, optimization techniques for UAV-assisted MEC, and blockchain-based security solutions. His 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in malware detection, resource orchestration in edge environments, and lightweight AI models for retail and rural applications. Scientific accolades include: Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists (2020-2023) Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICEIB 2023 and SysCom 2021 Over 25 grants from Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Education Leadership roles as IEEE TCCLD Chair and Steering Committee member He has supervised 30+ PhD/Master's students , including Shih-Chang Chen (2010), Tai-Lung Chen (2010), and Nithin Melala Eshwarappa (2020). His laboratory focuses on edge computing , cloud systems , and AI-driven solutions for healthcare and urban infrastructure.

• Verification of Secure Systems
• Software Security
• Web Security
• +5 more

Pedro Adão is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DEI) of the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) , University of Lisbon . He is affiliated with the SQIG - Security and Quantum Information Group at the Institute of Telecommunications , formerly part of CLC - Logic and Computation Centre . His work bridges formal methods and computational cryptography , focusing on security protocols , software security , and quantum information security . PhD in Mathematics (2006, IST) with thesis "Formal Methods for the Analysis of Security Protocols" Graduated in Applied Mathematics and Computation (2002, IST) with thesis "Electronic Money" His research interests include verification of secure systems, composition of secure systems, mathematical foundations of cryptography, and physical/day-life security. His publications span topics like firewall configuration tools , smart contract verification , quantitative protocol analysis , and computationally sound symbolic cryptography . He has collaborated with institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Microsoft Research Cambridge, and INRIA-Microsoft Research Paris. Key teaching contributions include courses in Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures , Computational Models in Security , and Software Security . He is a member of the SQIG research group and has organized the SQIG Information Security Seminar . Past teaching roles include lecturing at the Catholic University of Portugal and the Air Force Academy.

Kevin CurranView profile

Professor

• Cyber Security
• Computer Security
• Internet Security
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Kevin Curran is a Professor of Cyber Security at Ulster University, serving as Executive Co-Director of the Legal Innovation Centre and group leader for the Cybersecurity & Web technologies Research Group. He joined the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems in 1999 and has established himself as a leading expert in cyber security with over 800 published works. His academic home is within the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems at Ulster University's Magee Campus in Derry~Londonderry. Professor Curran's research interests span multiple domains within cyber security, with particular expertise in location positioning within indoor environments, Internet security, and the intersection of legal technology with cybersecurity. His recent work demonstrates a strategic expansion into AI-driven security solutions, blockchain applications, and IoT security frameworks. His research shows a clear evolution from foundational networking research to contemporary applications addressing legal technology challenges and emerging security threats in connected environments. His scholarly output reveals significant trends toward interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of cyber security and legal technology. Recent publications focus on applying machine learning and AI techniques to legal document classification, blockchain security for autonomous vehicles, and generative AI applications in cyber defense. His work consistently addresses practical security challenges while maintaining strong theoretical foundations. Engineering and Technology Board Visiting Lectureship for Exceptional Engineers IEEE Technical Expert for Internet/Security matters since 2008 Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College Recipient of various patents in security technologies Founding Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence Professor Curran has successfully secured and managed numerous UK and European Framework projects and Technology Transfer Schemes throughout his career. He serves as Co-Investigator on several major research projects including the Baker McKenzie Research Project (2017-2026), LFR: Legal Futures Research (2016-2026), and the Ulster Centre for Legal Innovation (2016-2026). His research group actively collaborates with industry partners and legal professionals to address real-world cybersecurity challenges. The Cybersecurity & Web technologies Research Group under his leadership focuses on practical security solutions while maintaining strong theoretical foundations. As Executive Co-Director of the Legal Innovation Centre, Professor Curran bridges the gap between legal practice and technological innovation, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity applications for legal services. His team works on developing secure platforms for legal document processing, blockchain applications for contract management, and AI-driven tools for legal professionals while maintaining rigorous security standards.

William BrahamView profile

Professor

• Environmental Building Design
• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Systems in Urban Planning
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William W. Braham is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania School of Design and a leading figure in environmental building design. He directs the Center for Environmental Building + Design (CEBD) , which focuses on climate action plans and carbon footprint accounting for buildings and cities. Ph.D. in Architecture Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) His research spans thermodynamic principles in architecture, energy systems in urban environments, and the intersection of climate policy with architectural practice. Recent projects address critical issues like: Heat stress mitigation in vulnerable urban communities Blockchain-enabled environmental accounting Bioclimatic design strategies for desert climates Urban asset spatial concentration analysis Braham’s academic work integrates computational modeling with ecological theory, evidenced by publications on machine learning applications for shading systems and ozone exposure analysis. His authored books include Architecture and Systems Ecology (2016) and Energy Accounts (2016). CEBD collaborates with diverse clients on professional projects, emphasizing thermodynamic rigor and environmental responsibility in architectural practice. Current research explores emergy-based frameworks for evaluating sustainability and the ethical dimensions of building performance metrics.