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• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Inverse Reinforcement Learning
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Aaron Snoswell is a Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice and the School of Communication. His work bridges technical AI development with social implications, focusing on ethical implementation of AI systems across multiple domains including healthcare, legal systems, and public policy. Snoswell's research interests span artificial intelligence, machine learning (particularly inverse reinforcement learning), AI ethics, automated decision-making systems, and the societal implications of AI technologies. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on making AI systems more transparent, accountable, and beneficial for society, with particular attention to healthcare applications, legal systems, and public understanding of AI technologies. Analysis of his most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward responsible AI deployment, with increasing focus on policy frameworks, public education about AI capabilities and limitations, and practical applications that address real-world problems in healthcare and justice systems. His work often combines technical AI development with critical social perspectives, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that connects computer science with social sciences. Snoswell has been actively involved in policy submissions to governmental bodies including the Australian Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence and responses to the G7 Guiding Principles for organizations developing advanced AI systems. His work with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) demonstrates his commitment to shaping responsible AI governance frameworks. He has established productive collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines, working with researchers in communication studies, computer science, healthcare, and legal fields. His recent work on the GenAI Arcade project represents an innovative approach to public engagement with AI technologies through interactive learning environments.

• Data Logistics
• Exascale Computing
• High Performance Computing
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François Bodin is a Professor at University of Rennes 1, actively involved in research at IRISA (Institut de Recherche en Informatique et Systèmes Aléatoires). He leads the Logica research team which focuses on data logistics—developing methods to organize distributed processing chains while considering technical performance, environmental sustainability, data governance, and long-term viability. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary projects including AQMO for air quality monitoring, RUDI for metropolitan open data platforms, and Numpex for Exascale computing. His research interests primarily focus on: Data Logistics and Distributed Processing Systems Exascale and High Performance Computing Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Computing Practices Open Data Platforms for Smart City Applications Parallel Programming and Software Optimization Professor Bodin's recent work demonstrates a strong commitment to reconciling digital performance with environmental sustainability. His projects like AQMO (air quality monitoring) and RUDI (metropolitan data platform) showcase practical applications of his research in urban environments. The Numpex project represents his leadership in preparing French scientific and industrial applications for exascale computing capabilities. Notably, he has made a personal commitment to environmental sustainability by declaring 'For environmental reasons, starting the 01/01/2020 I will not take the plane anymore.' His scientific contributions span several key areas: Exascale computing preparation and software development Metropolitan open data platforms and governance Energy-efficient computing practices Astronomical data processing through the ECLAT laboratory Professor Bodin actively participates in research recruitment and collaborates with various institutions including CNRS, Inria, and industry partners to advance his field. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical urban and environmental applications, making significant contributions to both academic research and real-world problem solving.

Jay DrydykView profile

Professor

• Social and political philosophy
• International development ethics
• The capability approach
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Jay Drydyk is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research spans social and political philosophy, international development ethics, and global justice, with a focus on the capability approach, human rights, and public reason. Education: B.A., University of Chicago M.A., University of Notre Dame Ph.D., University of Toronto His work explores empowerment, displacement ethics, and democratic deliberation. Notable contributions include the Routledge Handbook of Development Ethics (2019) and Displacement by Development: Ethics and Responsibilities (Cambridge, 2011). Current research investigates egalitarian capability sufficiency and oppression theories. Scientific Collaborations: Co-editor of four major handbooks/edited volumes Collaborated with researchers in India on displacement ethics Leadership roles: Past President of International Development Ethics Association; Current President of Human Development and Capability Association

Christine KoggelView profile

Professor

• Moral and political philosophy
• Feminist theory
• Gender studies
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Christine Koggel is Professor of Philosophy and Graduate Supervisor in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University. Previously, she held the Harvey Wexler Professorship at Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, where she also co-directed the Center for International Studies. Education B.A. Honours, Carleton University M.A., Carleton University Ph.D., Queen’s University Research Interests Her scholarship integrates moral and political philosophy with feminist theory , gender studies , development ethics , relational theory , and critical analyses of settler-colonialism and Indigenous issues . This interdisciplinary agenda is pursued through both theoretical inquiry and applied ethics, emphasizing relational approaches to justice, epistemic injustice, and global development. Publication Trends Across recent journal articles and edited volumes (2013–2022), Koggel has concentrated on feminist relational theory, epistemic injustices in settler-colonial contexts, and the moral dimensions of memory and development. Her work consistently bridges abstract theory with pressing social and political concerns, especially regarding Indigenous rights, gender justice, and global inequality. Scientific Awards & Leadership Harvey Wexler Professor of Philosophy, Bryn Mawr College Former President, Canadian Society for Women in Philosophy (CSWIP) Board Member, International Development Ethics Association (IDEA) Lead Co-Editor, Journal of Global Ethics Advising & Editorial Work As Graduate Supervisor, she mentors MA students in Carleton’s distinctive program. She has also collaboratively edited 14 collections, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars worldwide, and serves as Lead Co-Editor for the Journal of Global Ethics , shaping discourse on global justice and ethics. Labs & Teams While no formal lab is listed, her role as Lead Co-Editor of a major journal and her extensive collaborative editing projects function as scholarly networks fostering international research cooperation.

Anne BarraquierView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainability
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Organizational Ethics
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Anne Barraquier is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School specializing in sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and organizational ethics. She directs research through the SKEMA Center for Sustainability Studies and Innovation Research Center, with significant contributions as former Director of the Postgraduate Program in Sustainability Management (2006-2009). Her international academic engagements include visiting positions at Schulich School of Business (York University), Ecole Supérieure des Affaires in Lebanon, and University of Executive Education of Alger. Her educational foundation includes: Doctorate in Management, Côte d'Azur University (2006) MSc in Information and Knowledge Management, SKEMA Business School (2003) Master in International Business, Aix-Marseille University (1990) B.A in Chinese Studies, Aix-Marseille University (1986) Barraquier's research centers on strong sustainability and the micro-foundations of sustainability implementation, examining how organizations navigate ethical tensions in highly regulated environments. Her work integrates deep expertise in Chinese business culture developed during seven years managing trading companies in China and Hong Kong. Key contributions include analyzing organizational legitimacy maintenance, stakeholder identity dynamics, and the politicalization of complex knowledge in sustainability contexts. Her publication trends reveal increasing focus on practical sustainability implementation challenges, including municipal net-zero initiatives, historic family firm sustainability, and unspeakable logics in organizational behavior. The research demonstrates consistent methodology using qualitative field studies to uncover micro-processes of sensemaking and knowledge sharing. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 Best Reviewer, Journal of Business Ethics 2012 Best Reviewer, Academy of Management Meeting As an educator, Barraquier has pioneered global business ethics curriculum development and serves as active reviewer for top journals including Business and Society and British Journal of Management . Her professional background as Chamber of Commerce consultant (1997-2006) and Air Liquide economic intelligence specialist informs her practitioner-oriented research approach. She maintains leadership roles in major academic associations including the International Association for Business and Society (IABS), Academy of Management (AOM), and Society of Business Ethics (SBE), where she contributes to shaping discourse on sustainability and ethics in business education.

Sarah D. AsebedoView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Planning
• Positive Psychology
• Financial Self-Efficacy
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Sarah D. Asebedo, Ph.D., CFP® is an Associate Professor and School Director of the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University. She bridges academic research and professional practice through evidence-based methods to advance financial planning and enhance client-advisor relationships. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University Dr. Asebedo's research integrates psychological frameworks with financial decision-making. Core focus areas include: Application of positive psychology interventions in financial contexts Financial self-efficacy across life stages Psychosocial determinants of financial behavior Client-advisor interaction dynamics She employs advanced quantitative methodologies including structural equation modeling and mediation analysis to investigate these phenomena. Her publication trajectory (2014-2022) reveals consistent exploration of psychological mechanisms in financial processes, with increasing emphasis on crisis response (e.g., COVID-19 economic impacts) and theoretical integration. Work appears in leading journals including Journal of Financial Planning and Journal of Positive Psychology, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across finance, psychology, and gerontology. Research recognition includes: Three FPA/JFP Best Research Awards (2014, 2017, 2018) Montgomery-Warschauer Award (2016) AARP Public Policy Institute Award (2017) Investment News Top 40 Under 40 (2017) Hermann Outstanding Dissertation Award (2017) As School Director, Dr. Asebedo mentors emerging financial planners and shapes curriculum development. Her leadership extends to professional organizations including the Financial Therapy Association where she served as past-president. Current research initiatives focus on translating psychological insights into practical financial planning frameworks.

Gunvant B. PatilView profile

Assistant Professor

• Genetic Engineering
• Quantitative Genetics
• Translational Genomics
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Dr. Gunvant B. Patil serves as an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University, holding a dual appointment at the Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance (IGCAST) and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. His research integrates advanced genomic approaches to address critical challenges in crop science, particularly focusing on abiotic stress tolerance and crop improvement strategies. Dr. Patil's research interests center on genetic engineering, quantitative genetics, and translational genomics with specific applications in crop improvement. His laboratory develops innovative approaches for trait discovery using genome editing technologies to create targeted quantitative variations in plant genomes. The lab's work specifically targets abiotic stress tolerances, disease resistance traits, and nutrient uptake mechanisms in important crop species. Analysis of Dr. Patil's recent publications reveals a strong focus on cutting-edge genomic techniques applied to crop improvement. His research spans single-cell transcriptomics in soybean, genome editing technologies, and the identification of germplasm with enhanced nutrient uptake capabilities. The predominant themes across these publications include abiotic stress response mechanisms, advanced genetic transformation methods, and the application of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to recalcitrant crop species. 2nd place in Oral Presentation at PSS-Symposium-2024 (for student Leonidas) 3rd place in Oral presentation at SICNA conference 2024 (for student Pallavi) USDA – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant (for student Micyala Lamb) Dr. Patil currently advises two undergraduates, four graduate students, and four postdoctoral scientists. His research is supported by projects including GS23-295 Development of Active Root System Architecture of Upland Cotton for Improved Sub-surface Water Uptake During Drought Conditions funded by the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. The Patil Lab at TTU integrates genome engineering and genomics tools to discover novel traits for improving disease resistance, nutrient uptake, and seed composition while developing high-throughput technologies for genetic transformation in difficult-to-transform crop species.

• Competitive Dynamics
• Organizational Decision Making
• Data Analytics
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Jukka Luoma serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University School of Business. His research bridges competitive dynamics, behavioral strategy, and data-driven organizational decision making, with publications in premier journals including Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and Harvard Business Review . He contributes to academic discourse as an editorial board member for Long Range Planning and Strategic Organization . Luoma's research explores managerial cognitions and organizational routines underlying competitive interactions, employing computational modeling and experimental methods. Recent work examines AI integration in strategic decision processes, crisis management during pandemics, and data valuation frameworks in organizations. His studies reveal how feedback-based learning shapes competitive patterns and how cognitive biases influence market entry responses. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications shows increasing convergence of digital transformation with core strategic management themes. Key trends include AI's role in organizational knowing (2025), non-linear crisis progression (2022), and the cognitive foundations of data-driven decisions (2023). His retailing and mobile gaming industry studies demonstrate contextual application of theoretical frameworks. Luoma's recognition includes: Tuta Education Award (2021) for teaching excellence in the IEM program Teacher of the Year by Prodeko Guild (2020) Best Paper Award at EURAM Strategic Management SIG (2014) Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings (top 10%, 2012) Teaching Developer of the Year at Aalto School of Business (2016) Teacher of the Year at Helsinki University of Technology (2010) While specific advising details are undocumented, his editorial roles and extensive publication record indicate significant mentorship contributions. His research program demonstrates sustained funding through Aalto University support, with recent work addressing pandemic responses and AI integration challenges. No dedicated research labs or specialized teams are mentioned in available materials, though his collaborative publications suggest cross-institutional partnerships in strategic management research.

Natalia VuoriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Strategic Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Innovation Management
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Natalia Vuori serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Aalto University, where her research bridges strategic management, organizational behavior, and innovation science. Her current work examines emotional dynamics in organizational processes, heuristic applications in strategic decision-making, and the transformative impact of generative AI on firm performance and strategizing. Dr. Vuori's research program investigates how emotional structuring influences innovation activities and post-acquisition integration, while her recent publications explore the dual effects of emotional and cognitive trust in AI adoption contexts. She examines how heuristics interact with causal knowledge during infrequent organizational processes like mergers, and analyzes how professional expertise diversity either enhances or constrains creative engagement. Her work consistently reveals the psychological underpinnings of strategic phenomena through rigorous empirical analysis. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2019-2025) shows increasing focus on artificial intelligence's organizational implications, particularly generative AI's social-psychological dynamics in strategy work. This evolution complements her foundational work on emotional practices in innovation and multi-speed integration approaches in mergers and acquisitions, demonstrating consistent theoretical advancement in understanding human cognition within strategic processes. Her scientific recognition includes: Winner of the 2025 SAP Best Paper Award for generative AI research Finalist for the 2020 SAP Best Paper Award Robert J. Litschert Best Doctoral Student Paper Award (2011) Multiple Academy of Management conference awards including Newman Award (2014) and Best Dissertation Paper Award (2014) Strategic Management Society Best PhD Paper Prize (2010) While specific grant details aren't provided in source materials, her award-winning publications in Journal of Management Studies, Academy of Management Annals, and Strategic Management Journal suggest substantial research funding. Her work demonstrates consistent collaboration with scholars like Timo Vuori, Quy N. Huy, and Tomi Laamanen across multiple projects. Current research directions indicate deepening exploration of human-AI interaction frameworks, particularly examining trust dynamics and performance implications in organizational settings, while maintaining her signature focus on emotional and cognitive aspects of strategic processes.

Oliver SchilkeView profile

Professor

• Trust Studies
• Organizational Theory
• Institutional Theory
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Oliver Schilke is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona , with a courtesy appointment in Sociology. He serves as Director of the Center for Trust Studies and holds an External Faculty Affiliate position at Stanford University's Institute for Research in the Social Sciences . Schilke's career spans roles at UCLA, RWTH Aachen University, and Stanford, with research focusing on micro-institutional processes, organizational trust, and collaborative dynamics. PhD in Sociology, UCLA (2014) MA in Sociology, UCLA (2010) PhD in Management, Witten/Herdecke University (2007) His research integrates institutional theory with social cognition , exploring how trust shapes interorganizational relationships, R&D collaborations, and entrepreneurship. Methodologically, he combines experimental approaches with large-scale data analysis . Recent work examines trust dynamics in AI systems, blockchain governance, and temporal aspects of managerial capabilities. His publications in journals like Organization Science and American Sociological Review reveal trends in digital transformation , trust engineering , and strategic alliances . Schilke's awards include the National Science Foundation CAREER Award and multiple best paper recognitions from the Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society. He contributes to editorial boards across disciplines including Organizational Behavior and Trust Research .

Renate Sabine Kränzl-NaglView profile

Professor

• Social & Societal Innovation
• Innovation Research
• Childhood Research
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Renate Sabine Kränzl-Nagl serves as a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Linz, where she leads research in the Social & Societal Innovation strength area within the Research Center Linz Bioinformatics Digital Transformation. Her academic work spans over three decades with 127 publications and active involvement in 17 research projects through 2026. Her research interests focus on Social & Societal Innovation , Childhood Research , and Digital Transformation with particular emphasis on evaluation methodologies and impact research. She applies multidisciplinary approaches to address societal challenges, especially in social profit organizations, child advocacy systems, and healthcare technology development. Recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on practical applications of research, with numerous commissioned works and project evaluations. Her work bridges academic research with real-world implementation, particularly in social services, elderly care technology, waste management systems, and women's employment in rural areas. The multidisciplinary nature of her work is evident across various publication types including books, conference papers, and commissioned reports. Her scientific contributions include leadership in major research projects such as the Digital Nursing Home evaluation, TrainYourBrain Optimizer development for Alzheimer's care, and the KiJA evaluation of child advocacy representatives. She actively participates in academic discourse through conferences like the Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences Research Forum and INNOVATE 2025. Lead Researcher for Digital Nursing Home Process and Impact Evaluation (2025) Co-PI for KiJA Evaluation of Child Advocacy Representatives (2025-2026) Co-Researcher for BF-WASP Agile Systems for Social Profit Organizations (2024-2025) Her research methodology emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to evaluation and impact research, particularly relevant during periods of societal transformation. She maintains active collaboration networks across academic, public sector, and social profit organization domains.

• Conversation Analysis
• Classroom Communication
• Language Didactics
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Dr. Ann-Christin Leßmann is a Lecturer for special tasks at the University of Bielefeld within the Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies. She serves as the Custodian/Course Manager and Recognition Officer for Basic Language Education since 2021, and has been working at the university in this capacity since April 1, 2017. Her institutional affiliations include the Department of Subject Didactics and Cultural Education, the Department of Linguistics, and BiSEd (Bielefeld School of Education). Her research focuses on conversation analysis, particularly ethnomethodological conversation analysis and videography. She specializes in classroom communication in primary schools and German lessons, examining how appropriateness and discursive requirements are established in classroom discussions. Her work connects text and conversation practices in institutional communication contexts, with specific attention to language didactics for German in primary education and student perspectives on classroom communication. She has also completed research on interaction and perception in online teaching from university lecturers' perspectives. Dr. Leßmann's publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2017 through 2025, with recent work increasingly focusing on the intersection of digital environments and educational practices. Her research demonstrates a strong methodological commitment to detailed sequential analysis of classroom interactions, particularly regarding how teachers and students co-construct discursive appropriateness. She is a founding member of the Working Group on Conversation Analysis in Teacher Education (AK GeLb) and a member of the Symposium on German Didactics (SDD), indicating active participation in professional academic communities. Dr. Leßmann completed her doctorate at TU Dortmund in November 2017, with her dissertation published in 2020 as 'Classroom Interaction in Elementary Schools: Sequential Analyses of the Co-Construction of Appropriateness between Teachers and Learners.' Prior to her position at Bielefeld, she worked as a research assistant at Leuphana University Lüneburg (2014-2016) and was a doctoral scholarship holder at the Research School Education and Capabilities at TU Dortmund (2011-2013).

Fabien BlanchotView profile

Professor

• Business Mergers
• Intercultural Management
• Strategic Management
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Fabien Blanchot is a University Professor at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, where he heads the Management and Regulations research team at the DRM Laboratory. He serves as scientific director of the Trust, Cooperation and Management chair, director of the Dauphine MBA in Human Resources Management, co-head of the Master's degree in Human Resources Management, and director of multiple international MBA programs across several countries including Lebanon, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Morocco, Indian Ocean, Senegal, and Tunisia. His extensive administrative roles include being a director on the board of Paris Dauphine - PSL, president of the disciplinary section regarding users, and member of various boards including the DRM board and MSO board. Professor Blanchot's research focuses on business mergers, inter-firm cooperation dynamics, and management, with particular emphasis on intercultural management and trust-based management. His work explores strategic alliances, organizational trust mechanisms, and the complexities of international business integration. His research methodology combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often drawing on James S. Coleman's social theory to analyze organizational behavior and trust dynamics in business contexts. His publications reveal a consistent focus on trust as a central theme in organizational management, spanning from theoretical explorations of trust foundations to practical applications in strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and international business contexts. The research shows evolution from early work on partnership models and joint ventures to more recent investigations of trust in democratic institutions and citizen participation, indicating expanding theoretical scope while maintaining core management focus. Officer in the Order of Academic Palms (2017) Auditor of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology (IHEST, Jeanne Barret class of 2017-2018) Professor Blanchot has held significant leadership positions including vice-president of the board of directors (2012-2016), president of the Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Committee, and editor-in-chief of the Paris-Dauphine newsletter. He has been instrumental in the EQUIS accreditation process (2008-2014) and serves as associate editor-in-chief of the Revue Management International. His expertise is sought by organizations including the Agency for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (AERES), the Association Progrès du Management, and ASAP France where he served as vice-president. At the DRM Laboratory, Professor Blanchot leads research on management regulations and trust dynamics. His Trust, Cooperation and Management chair serves as an interdisciplinary platform bringing together academics and practitioners to explore trust mechanisms in organizational contexts. The chair facilitates research collaborations, organizes conferences, and develops educational programs focusing on trust-based management approaches across different cultural and organizational settings.

Fazl BarezView profile

Research Fellow

• AI Safety
• Mechanistic Interpretability
• Technical AI Governance
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Fazl Barez is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford leading research on Technical AI Safety and Governance. He is also affiliated with Cambridge's CSER, NTU's Digital Trust Centre, Edinburgh's Informatics, and is a member of ELLIS. Previously, he was a researcher at Amazon and Huawei, and Co-director and Head of Research at Apart Research. He currently serves as an advisor to Martian and has worked with Anthropic's Alignment team (2024-2025). University of Oxford: Senior Research Fellow Cambridge CSER: Affiliate NTU Digital Trust Centre: Affiliate Edinburgh Informatics: Affiliate ELLIS: Member Anthropic: Alignment Team Collaborator (2024-2025) Martian: Advisor Dr. Barez's research focuses on ensuring AI systems remain safe, interpretable, and beneficial as they grow in capability. His work spans four interconnected areas: Interpretability (developing methods to reveal how AI models process information internally), Safety and Alignment (creating tools to detect and address deceptive behaviors), Technical Governance (translating technical insights into governance frameworks), and Societal Impact (examining broader implications of AI on society). His research is funded by OpenAI, Anthropic, Schmidt Sciences, Future of Life Institute, and NVIDIA. The trends in Dr. Barez's publications show a consistent focus on making AI systems more transparent and safer. His recent work explores mechanistic interpretability techniques like sparse autoencoders, investigates how language models relearn removed concepts, examines machine unlearning for safety applications, and develops frameworks for value alignment measurement. His publications appear in top venues including NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, and EMNLP, reflecting his significant contributions to both theoretical and practical aspects of AI safety. Future of Humanity Institute PhD Affiliate (2022-2024) EPSRC PhD Student Scholarship (2019-2023) MSc Scholarship (2017-2018) BA (Hons) Sports Performance Scholarship (2013-2017) Dr. Barez has mentored numerous students who have gone on to prominent positions at organizations like Microsoft Research, DeepMind, and Martian. His research is generously funded by major AI organizations including OpenAI, Anthropic, Schmidt Sciences, Future of Life Institute, and NVIDIA. He has served as an Area Chair for ACL 2025 and on program committees for major conferences including ECAI 2024. His work has practical impact, with algorithms like N2G adopted by OpenAI to evaluate sparse autoencoders for interpretability. Dr. Barez leads research at the intersection of technical AI safety and governance. His work connects with multiple research groups including the UK AI Security Institute, Alan Turing Institute, and various university centers. He has co-organized workshops such as the first Mechanistic Interpretability workshop at ICML 2024 and actively collaborates with researchers across the AI safety ecosystem. His research bridges the gap between theoretical safety research and practical implementation in real-world AI systems.

Claire E TerhuneView profile

Professor

• Primate Cranial Anatomy
• Hominin Evolution
• Geometric Morphometrics
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Claire E Terhune is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Anthropology within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She joined the university in January 2014 and serves as the lead Scientific Advisor for the microCT Imaging Consortium for Research and Outreach (MICRO). Dr. Terhune received her educational training at: B.S. in Anthropology from the College of Charleston (2002) B.A. in Biology from the College of Charleston (2002) M.A. in Anthropology from Arizona State University (2005) Ph.D. in Anthropology from Arizona State University (2010) As a biological anthropologist, Dr. Terhune's research focuses on primate, human, and fossil hominin cranial anatomy and evolution. She employs advanced analytical and quantitative techniques including geometric morphometrics and microCT imaging. Her work spans three major areas: understanding the evolution and function of primate and hominin skull shapes; developing techniques for comparative morphometric analysis; and evaluating models of hominin migration into Europe and Asia during the early Pleistocene. She conducts ongoing field research in Romania, particularly in the Olteț River Valley. Dr. Terhune's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on primate biomechanics, craniofacial development, and the application of advanced imaging technologies. Her research on capuchin mandibles, dental remains, and jaw leverage reveals patterns of primate evolution and adaptation, while her work in Romania provides critical insights into early hominin dispersal patterns. She has developed innovative approaches to microCT imaging that have broad applications across anthropology, paleontology, and biomedical research. Dr. Terhune is the founder and lead Scientific Advisor of the MicroCT Imaging Consortium for Research and Outreach (MICRO), established in 2018 with funding from a National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant (NSF BCS-1725925). MICRO provides high-resolution microCT scanning capabilities for researchers across disciplines. Through her leadership of the Terhune Lab, she mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students who frequently appear as co-authors on her publications. She teaches courses including Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Bones, Bodies, and Brains in Evolutionary Perspective, Mammalian Evolution and Osteology, Statistics in Biological Anthropology, and Human Gross Anatomy.