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Emmanuelle CastagnoliView profile

Researcher

• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Chemistry
• Air Pollution
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Emmanuelle Castagnoli is a Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering and affiliated with the Performance in Building Design and Construction group. She holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology (Aalto University, 2020) and a Master's degree in Natural Sciences (Université d'Artois, 2012). Her research focuses on indoor air quality, environmental chemistry, and building material interactions. Key themes include chemical emissions from cleaning products, ventilation system impacts, and occupant exposure risks in public spaces like classrooms and sports halls. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and sustainable cities. Recent publications analyze cleaning methods' chemical effects, classroom microbial exposure dynamics, and sports facility pollutant management. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting at venues like the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (2024). Her expertise combines advanced analytical techniques like gas chromatography and mass spectrometry to evaluate indoor environmental risks. Ongoing projects address fire safety in building materials and sustainable cleaning practices.

T. Jeff GuhView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Design
• Performance-Based Structural Design
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T. Jeff Guh, Ph.D. is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture, University of Southern California. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed structural engineer in the U.S. and internationally, he specializes in seismic behavior of building structures and innovative structural technologies. He has designed commercial, institutional, healthcare, and transportation facilities, combining analytical and experimental methods in his research. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University Master of Science in Structural Engineering, UCLA Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering, UC Berkeley Teaching & Roles: Teaches courses such as ARCH 213bg Building Structures and Seismic Design , ARCH 313 Design of Building Structures , and others since 1995 Serves as graduate student advisor for thesis projects Course topics include structural systems (arches, trusses, moment frames), material analysis (steel/concrete), and performance-based design Professional Contributions: Former vice president, principal, and managing director of international engineering firms Member of ASCE, SEAOC, and EERI

Jeremi LondonView profile

Associate Professor

• Engineering Education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEM
• Broadening Participation in Engineering
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Jeremi London is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Assistant Provost of Academic Opportunity and Belonging at Vanderbilt University’s School of Engineering. She leads programs like the Posse Scholars Program and First-Generation initiatives, focusing on broadening undergraduate access to academic opportunities. Her expertise spans engineering education research, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She has secured over $5.8M in grants and authored over 100 publications. London previously chaired the American Society for Engineering’s Diversity Commission and has held roles at the NSF, GE-Healthcare, and Anheuser-Busch. Education : Ph.D. Engineering Education, Purdue University (2014) M.S. Industrial Engineering, Purdue University (2013) B.S. Industrial Engineering, Purdue University (2008) Research Interests : London investigates the impact of STEM education through mixed methods, emphasizing DEI in engineering and authentic learning experiences. Her work addresses systemic barriers to participation, leveraging technologies like augmented reality (AR) to enhance educational outcomes. Recent focus areas include Black students’ experiences, faculty development programs, and institutional equity initiatives. Grants & Awards : NSF CAREER Grant Best Paper Awards Leadership in ASEE’s Year of Impact on Racial Equity Advising & Grants : London directs over $5.8M in grants, including the NSF-funded CAREER project. She advises on national DEI initiatives and graduate student support programs, emphasizing multicultural environments and faculty development. Labs & Teams : Her work integrates with Vanderbilt’s Office of Undergraduate Education and the Center for Equity in Engineering, fostering collaborations across academia and industry.

Chang Bi-YuView profile

Researcher

• Cultural Policy
• Identity Construction
• Political Cartography
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Dr. Chang Bi-Yu is a Researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London) and a Visiting Fellow at Ruhr University Bochum. Her work focuses on the interplay of culture and power, particularly in the context of Taiwanese identity formation, cultural policy, and spatial representation. She holds a PhD from an unspecified institution, with her dissertation examining Taiwan's post-war cultural policies (1945-2001). Her research has been funded by grants including the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation and Taiwan's Ministry of Education. Key projects include analyzing cartographic representations of 'China' in Taiwanese maps and exploring spatial constructs like Chung-hsin New Village. She is co-editing Imaging Taiwan and authoring a monograph on spatial narratives in post-war Taiwan. Her work bridges cultural studies, political history, and geography, emphasizing how state power shapes national identity through cultural and spatial frameworks.

Károly TakácsView profile

Professor

• Social Networks
• Cooperation and Conflict
• Gossip and Reputation
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Károly Takács is Professor at Linköping University's Institute for Analytical Sociology. He holds a Ph.D. from University of Groningen and has held positions at Corvinus University of Budapest, Collegium Budapest, Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies, and University of Brescia. He founded and led the Research Center for Educational and Network Studies at Hungarian Academy of Sciences. His research examines social networks in relation to cooperation, conflict, and reputation systems, with particular focus on gossip mechanisms and ethnic discrimination in educational contexts. He currently leads an ERC Consolidator Grant investigating how gossip influences reputation and cooperation across different social environments. Takács' publications develop theoretical frameworks for understanding reputation-centered cooperation and empirically test mechanisms through experiments, network analysis, and large-scale studies in educational settings. His work combines analytical modeling, experimental methods, and advanced network analysis techniques.

• Group Behavior
• Leadership Studies
• Rhetoric
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Calum Cook is a Research Computing Technician and Researcher at the University of St Andrews, part of the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. He joined in 2022 and is currently pursuing a PhD examining the dynamics between performers and audiences at live music events under the supervision of Prof Steve Reicher and Dr Fergus Neville. Calum holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc in Psychological Research Methods from the University of Dundee, where he worked as a Research Assistant across multiple labs for five years prior to joining St Andrews. His research interests focus on group behavior, leadership, rhetoric, and the history of psychology. He explores how audiences at live music events perceive themselves as groups, leadership dynamics within these crowds, and the psychological processes involved in performer-audience interactions. His work employs mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative and quantitative techniques. Calum is also a state-educated individual, a trade union representative for UCU, and a member of the British Psychological Society. His PhD thesis critically examines boundaries of group identity, leadership emergence, and conflict resolution in music audiences, building on crowd psychology frameworks outlined in Drury & Reicher (2020). While no specific grants or funded projects are detailed in the provided information, his advising relationships include collaboration with prominent scholars in social psychology and organizational behavior. He contributes to research infrastructure within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience and supports research-based teaching activities.

• Game Theory
• Reputation
• Law
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Marco Celentani is an Associate Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and currently serves as Director of the PhD School. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on Game Theory, Reputation, Law, Contract Theory, Corporate Governance, and Political Economy, with recent emphasis on economic voting, trust dynamics, debtor protection, and legal aid. Key contributions include analyses of bankruptcy regimes, executive compensation mechanisms, corruption dynamics in public procurement, and inflation in open economies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied policy analysis, particularly in legal and institutional contexts. Celentani has published extensively in top journals like Economic Theory , Review of Economic Dynamics , and European Economic Review . His research often addresses real-world challenges in market efficiency, institutional design, and public policy.

Tommy ChanView profile

Professor

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Bridge Engineering
• Moving Force Identification
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Professor Tommy Chan is Chair in Civil Engineering at Queensland University of Technology's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With over $10M in research funding, his work focuses on structural health monitoring of bridges and infrastructure systems. His research group develops cutting-edge methods for assessing structural integrity using vibration analysis, optical sensors, and machine learning. Professor Chan leads major projects including the ARC-funded 'Next Generation Bridge Monitoring' initiative developing real-time monitoring systems for prestressed concrete bridges. His team's innovations include GNSS-based settlement monitoring and synergic identification methods for prestress force evaluation. Current research explores vehicle-bridge interactions, damage detection algorithms, and novel materials for impact protection. He has received numerous honors including the Vice Chancellors' Leadership Award and Top Supervisor Award. Professor Chan founded the Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring and serves on editorial boards for multiple journals in structural engineering.

Mahnaz NazneenView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Social Preferences
• Gender Studies
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Mahnaz Nazneen is an Associate Professor (Teaching Focussed) in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, particularly exploring social preferences, gender dynamics, cooperation mechanisms, and experimental economics methodologies. She holds a mailing address at the Social Studies Building and is reachable at m.nazneen.1@warwick.ac.uk (Room S0.82). In teaching, she leads EC106: Introduction to Economics and EC984: Experimental Economics, while also serving as a tutor for EC202: Microeconomics II and lecturer for EC345: Behavioural Economics: Theory and Applications. Her advising hours include Thursday 12:00-14:00 (MS Teams) and a PG Pastoral Support Drop-in Session at 15:00-16:00 (Term 3). Her research highlights include examining how happiness influences workplace productivity and cooperation dynamics, with notable contributions to understanding mood effects on strategic interactions (2017-2023). Experimental studies form the core of her work, often involving controlled laboratory and field experiments. Her academic output spans articles in prestigious journals like Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization and the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Economics and Finance. While no formal awards are listed, her publications reflect consistent engagement with cutting-edge behavioral economic questions.

Runming YaoView profile

Professor

• Building Sustainability
• Urban Microclimates
• Energy Efficiency
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Professor Runming Yao is a leading academic in building and urban sustainability at the University of Reading's School of Construction Management and Engineering. He holds roles as Director of Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments and Module Convenor for Sustainable Design and Management Principles. His research focuses on energy efficiency, urban microclimates, indoor environmental quality, and thermal comfort, with particular emphasis on UK and China contexts. Yao is an EPSRC College member and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Building Engineering and Renewable Energy . He has led numerous high-impact projects funded by bodies like the European Commission, EPSRC, and the Chinese government, addressing topics such as low-carbon cities, green building technologies, and climate-resilient urban design. His professional memberships include Fellowships of CIBSE, the Chartered Institute of Building, and FHEA. Yao’s work bridges engineering, policy, and environmental science, with contributions to international standards and guidelines for sustainable construction. Education and Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD Research Interests: Yao’s research integrates technical innovation with societal needs, exploring: - Energy-efficient building systems and urban-scale simulations, - Impact of climate change on building design, - Sensor technology for smart building management, - Health implications of indoor/outdoor environmental quality. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary solutions for sustainable urban development and climate resilience. Projects and Grants: Recent initiatives include: - LoHCool (EPSRC-funded low-carbon heating/cooling of cities), - REELCOOP (EU-funded renewable energy cooperation), - Halton Foundation-funded studies on school ventilation. He has secured over £10M in research funding, spanning academic and industry partnerships. Awards and Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, Yao’s leadership in global sustainability networks and his role in shaping policy frameworks reflect his significant influence in the field. Labs and Collaborations: He leads the Energy and Environmental Research Group and collaborates internationally with institutions like Chongqing University, Cambridge University, and the China Green Building Council. His work frequently involves cross-border initiatives to address climate challenges in rapidly urbanizing regions.

Arpan GujaratiView profile

Academic

• Real-Time Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Arpan Gujarati is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Systopia Lab. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as CPSC 538G (Distributed Systems), CPSC 416 (Operating Systems), and CPEN 432 (Real-Time System Design). He holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems and TU Kaiserslautern, where he was supervised by Björn B. Brandenburg. PhD: Max Planck Institute for Software Systems & TU Kaiserslautern (2020) Undergraduate: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani) Postdoctoral Researcher: MPI-SWS Research Associate: UBC Software Development Engineer: Citrix R&D, India His research focuses on real-time and distributed systems, with applications in cyber-physical systems, fault tolerance, and machine learning reliability. He investigates scheduling algorithms, reliability analysis, and the integration of learning-enabled components into safety-critical systems. His work combines theoretical analysis with practical system implementations, often involving real-world testbeds and open-source tools. His recent publications span top-tier venues including RTSS, OSDI, ECRTS, DSN, and Middleware, with a strong emphasis on performance predictability, resilience of ML systems, and real-time communication. His work frequently addresses challenges in timing guarantees, fault tolerance, and system reliability in both cloud and embedded environments. SIGBED Paul Caspi Memorial Dissertation Award Best Paper Award at RTSS 2022 Distinguished Artifact Award at OSDI 2020 Best Student Paper Award at Middleware 2017 Outstanding Paper Award at RTCSA 2025 He advises several PhD students and undergraduate researchers at UBC, including Heng Zhao, Aida Aminian, Zainab Saeed Wattoo, and Philip Schowitz. He has led multiple research projects involving robotic arms, NVIDIA Holoscan, FreeRTOS, and distributed key-value stores. His lab work emphasizes reproducibility, open datasets, and practical system building. He has served on program committees for RTSS, RTAS, ECRTS, and Middleware, and contributes to journals such as Real-Time Systems and JSys.

Charles Raymond SarimuthuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Smart Grids
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Dr. Charles Raymond Sarimuthu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from National Energy University, Malaysia. His research focuses on voltage control, power transformers, distribution systems, renewable energy, and smart grids. He actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Electric Power Systems Research and Renewable Energy . Dr. Sarimuthu has collaborated on projects including the Electric Field Imaging (EFI) Sensor for Comprehensive Static Charge Analysis (2024-2025) and the Fundamental study on memristor switching performances (2023-2026). He has also led the Investigation of on-load tap changer transformer operation (2019-2022), demonstrating expertise in grid stability and renewable integration. Teaching commitments include ECE3051 - Electrical Energy Systems , ECE4053 - Electrical Energy-Generation and Supply , and ECE5886/6886 - Smart Grids . He is a member of professional bodies such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and IEEE. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and industry innovation (SDG9). Recent research highlights include game theory approaches for voltage control and adaptive synchronverter technologies for solar power systems.

Brian M DealView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Planning
• Decision Support Systems
• Urban Land Use Modeling
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Brian M Deal serves as a Professor of Landscape Architecture within the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding additional appointments in Urban and Regional Planning, the European Union Center, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His expertise bridges sustainable planning theory, energy systems, and spatial modeling to develop practical decision-support tools for community development and climate resilience. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Regional Planning (2002), Master of Architecture (1997), and BS in Architectural Studies (1983), all earned at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior academic experience encompasses a decade of professional architecture practice and senior research at the Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), where he specialized in sustainable military facility design using spatial simulation. Deal's research centers on sustainable planning systems and climate adaptation, with current projects examining urbanization impacts on Korean rural amenities, advancing the University of Illinois' climate action plan (iCAP), and developing next-generation 'sentient' planning support systems. His work integrates land-use modeling, energy systems analysis, and decision-support technologies to address complex urban environmental challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward data-driven sustainability solutions, featuring AI applications for carbon-neutral planning, multi-scaled green infrastructure optimization, and socio-ecological modeling. Key themes include urban carbon sequestration, post-pandemic park dynamics, and climate-resilient coastal design, demonstrating consistent innovation in translating theoretical frameworks into actionable planning tools for real-world implementation. Professor Deal's scientific awards and honors were not detailed in the provided text. As faculty mentor to the Student Sustainability Committee and chair of campus sustainability planning efforts, Deal actively guides student development and institutional policy. His leadership of the LEAM Laboratory and SEDAC involves managing research grants focused on urban resilience, energy systems, and climate adaptation, fostering partnerships with government agencies and community organizations to deploy planning tools that directly impact community decision-making processes. Deal directs the Land Use Evolution and Impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Laboratory and Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC), leading interdisciplinary teams in developing spatial simulation models and decision-support systems. His operational leadership extends to authoring the university's climate action plan and chairing campus sustainability committees, positioning him at the nexus of academic research, institutional policy, and community engagement for sustainable urban futures.

• Carbon Nanotubes
• Graphene
• Nanomaterials
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Paola Ayala is a Professor at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna, specializing in the Electronic Properties of Materials . Her research focuses on nanomaterials, particularly carbon nanotubes, graphene, and carbyne, exploring their electronic, magnetic, and optical properties. She leads the Doctoral College Advanced Functional Materials (DCAFM) (2020–2025), fostering interdisciplinary training in nanotechnology. Key research areas include nitrogen doping of carbon nanotubes, magnetic coupling in nanoclusters, and sensor applications of nanocomposites. She has pioneered studies on confined carbyne synthesis and the environmental stability of 1D nanocarbons. Ayala’s work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., DFT simulations) and experimental techniques like Raman spectroscopy and XPS analysis. Her 2017 Matilde Hidalgo Prize recognizes contributions to nanomaterials science. She actively promotes STEM equity, co-authoring reports on women in physics in Austria and Ecuador. Ayala has supervised over 97 publications since 2007, with recent emphasis on functional nanomaterials for energy, sensing, and biomedical applications. Notable projects include developing flexible formaldehyde sensors and investigating magnetic properties of iron nanoclusters. She collaborates globally, presenting at conferences like the 2024 UNIVIE NanoteC Symposium and the 2023 International Nanotechnology Congress.

Kirstin ScholtenView profile

Associate Professor

• Risk Management/Resilience
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing
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Dr. Kirstin Scholten is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, specializing in Operations Management with expertise in Risk Management/Resilience, Purchasing, Supply Chains, and Humanitarian Logistics. She holds a PhD from Dublin Institute of Technology (2008-2012) and a B.Sc. in Transport and Logistics Management (2005-2007). Currently, she teaches courses such as Purchasing (Master), Humanitarian Logistics, and Honour Portfolio programs. Her research focuses on supply chain resilience, collaboration dynamics, and active learning methodologies in SCM education. Education: PhD in Operations Management, Dublin Institute of Technology (2008-2012) B.Sc. Honours Transport and Logistics Management, Dublin Institute of Technology (2005-2007) Her research interests include supply chain resilience mechanisms, risk mitigation strategies, and the interplay between collaboration and operational effectiveness. Recent work explores supply chain learning during crises and the role of purchasing objectives in supplier relationships. She leads projects like the NWO RAAK-MKB initiative on supply chain risk management for SMEs and the TKI Dinalog 3 resilience benchmarking study. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating Master's and Bachelor's modules in supply chain management, purchasing, and humanitarian logistics. She has supervised numerous Master's theses and designed active-learning curricula to enhance graduate skills in SCM.