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• Entrepreneurship
• SME Management
• Innovation
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Prof. Dr. Matthias A. Tietz is an Assistant Professor and leads the Competence Center for Entrepreneurship at the St.Gallen Institute of Management in Asia (SGI-HSG), part of the University of St.Gallen in Singapore. He holds affiliate positions at IE Business School (Madrid), INDEG ISCTE (Lisbon), and the Mediterranean School of Business (Tunis). His academic journey includes degrees from Ivey Business School (Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship), Universidad del Pacífico (Peru), and Nanyang Business School (MBA, Singapore). Research focuses on entrepreneurial decision making, corporate innovation in SMEs and MNCs, and business model copycats. He regularly presents at global conferences like the Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference and Academy of Management Annual Meetings. Prior to academia, he consulted for companies like DHL, Henkel, and Sulzer Engineering, focusing on HR and turnaround management. He teaches courses on business consulting, social entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia, and executive education programs globally. Awarded multiple Best Paper Awards (2012, 2014, 2020) and Best Lecturer Awards across IE University programs (2019-2020). Engaged in startups as an advisor and investor, emphasizing cultural diversity in entrepreneurial contexts. Active in pro bono projects, such as supporting rural entrepreneurs in Peru.

Ning NanView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital business strategy
• Evolvable IT infrastructure
• Online community
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Ning Nan is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, specifically within the Department of Accounting and Information Systems. With a BA from Peking University, an MA from the University of Minnesota, and a PhD from the University of Michigan, Dr. Nan focuses on digital business strategy, evolvable IT infrastructure, and complex adaptive systems. His research explores blockchain applications, agent-based modeling, and the intersection of AI with societal challenges like sustainability. Education: PhD in Information Systems, University of Michigan MA in Information Systems, University of Minnesota BA in Computer Science, Peking University Research Interests: Dr. Nan investigates how technology shapes organizational and societal systems, with a focus on AI ethics, sustainability through personalized recommendations, and blockchain's role in decentralized supply chains. He employs agent-based modeling to simulate complex phenomena like innovation diffusion and online community dynamics. Recent work addresses explainable AI in smart cities and carbon-reduction gamification strategies. Teaching: In 2024-2025, he teaches Data Management for Business Analytics , emphasizing practical applications of data-driven decision-making. Key Research Themes: His articles highlight trends in AI sustainability (e.g., carbon footprint impacts of recommendation systems), digital business strategy (blockchain governance, app update strategies), and foundational IS theory (hyperturbulence and IS strategy).

Raj RajkumarView profile

Professor

• Connected and autonomous driving
• Cyber-physical systems
• Embedded and real-time systems
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Raj Rajkumar is the George Westinghouse Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in the Robotics Institute. He holds leadership roles as Director of the USDOT Mobility21 and Safety21 National University Transportation Centers, and Director of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute. His work focuses on cyber-physical systems, autonomous driving, and vehicular networking. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from CMU (1989). Research interests include connected/autonomous vehicles, cyber-physical systems, embedded systems, and vehicular networking. Key projects include the General Motors-CMU Collaborative Research Lab and the development of autonomous vehicle protocols like Ballroom Intersection Protocol. Notable awards include the 2016 National Academy of Inventors Fellowship and the 2017 Pittsburgh Business Times Innovation Award. His publications span real-time systems, sensor networks, and automotive cyber-physical frameworks. Rajkumar advises on autonomous vehicle safety, energy efficiency, and societal impacts, with frequent media engagements on self-driving technologies.

Amy E. FraleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Products Biosynthesis
• Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
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Amy E. Fraley is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zürich, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, and leads the Medicinal Chemistry Research Group. Her cross-disciplinary work bridges natural products biosynthesis, pharmaceutical sciences, and environmental sustainability through enzymatic chemistry and biotechnology. BSc in Chemistry, Millersville University of Pennsylvania (2014) PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy (2019) Postdoctoral work at ETH Zürich Institute of Microbiology under Prof. Jörn Piel Her research focuses on harnessing biosynthetic enzymes (e.g., halogenases, monooxygenases, Diels-Alderases) to create sustainable bioactive metabolites. She explores natural product biosynthesis in fungi and marine bacteria, targeting disease mechanisms and green chemistry applications. Recent work includes metagenomic studies of Lake Chilika microbial mats and polyketide synthase engineering. Notable scientific awards include the 2024 JSP Fellow at Bürgenstock Conference, 2018 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship, and multiple University of Michigan honors. Her group secured funding from the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grant and Messerli Foundation . Collaborations span structural biology, synthetic chemistry, and microbiology, with key contributions to flavoenzyme characterization and bioactive compound libraries . The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary training and innovation in biocatalytic tools for organic synthesis.

• Wireless Communications
• Radar Systems
• Antenna Arrays
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Professor Athanassios Manikas holds the Chair of Communications & Array Processing in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He is a Fellow of both the IET and IMA, and has held significant editorial roles including Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems. His research focuses on wireless communications, radar systems, antenna array processing, and applied mathematics, with over 50 supervised PhD students and 150+ Masters projects. He leads Imperial's research group in array processing and has extensive industry collaborations, including technical leadership of the University Defence Technology Centre in Signal Processing (2008-2013). Awards include the IEEE PIMRC 2022 Best Paper Award and recognition as an IEEE COMSOC Distinguished Lecturer (2016-2017). His work integrates differential geometry principles with array processing, as detailed in his monograph Differential Geometry in Array Processing . Professor Manikas has served as an expert witness in high-profile cases and contributes to academic governance roles such as the Royal Society's International Fellowship Committee. His research group is affiliated with the Space Lab at Imperial, focusing on innovative applications of array signal processing in aerospace and defense systems.

Lisa StevensonView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Anthropology
• Ethnography
• Indigenous Studies
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Lisa Stevenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McGill University. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2005). Her research focuses on imagistic forms of thought in contexts of violence, particularly among Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic and Colombian refugees in Ecuador. She is the author of *Life Beside Itself: Imagining Care in the Canadian Arctic* (2014), which won the 2015 Victor Turner Book Prize and the 2020 Staley Prize. Stevenson’s work integrates experimental ethnographic methods, including filmmaking. Her films, such as *Into Unknown Parts* (2017) and *Era Un Lunes* (2018), explore the human impact of displacement and violence. She collaborates with researchers like Eduardo Kohn, blending anthropology with visual storytelling. Her recent projects include a Mellon New Directions Fellowship to study filmmaking, aiming to deepen her exploration of lived experiences of violence. She has also contributed to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes on topics ranging from care ethics to the anthropology of sound and imagery. Awards: Victor Turner Book Prize (2015), Staley Prize (2020) Grants: Mellon New Directions Fellowship Collaborations: Eduardo Kohn (film projects), Cristiana Giordano (theatre experiments) Stevenson’s research bridges anthropology, film, and visual arts, emphasizing innovative ways to represent marginalized voices and experiences.

Diana InkpenView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Professor Diana Inkpen is a faculty member at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science and degrees from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania (M.Sc. and B.Eng.). Her research focuses on computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), and artificial intelligence, with specialties in natural language understanding/generation, lexical semantics, and semantic web agents. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Toronto M.Sc., Computer Science and Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca B.Eng., Computer Science and Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Affiliations: Director, NLP Lab Editor-in-Chief, Computational Intelligence journal Associate Editor, Natural Language Engineering journal Her research has led to roles such as program co-chair for AI 2012 and leadership in organizing international workshops. She has received funding from NSERC, SSHRC, and OCE, and was honored with a Visiting Professor title at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. Her teaching spans courses like Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, and Prolog programming. Professor Inkpen's work bridges NLP innovations with societal challenges, including mental health surveillance via social media analysis and bias mitigation in AI systems. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects, such as detecting hate speech and legal text entailment, while maintaining a global research network through collaborations and international conference involvement.

Noah RubinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Optics
• Photonics
• Diffractive Optics
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Noah Rubin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California San Diego, joining in 2024. His research focuses on applied optics and photonics, particularly in diffractive optics, nanophotonics, and polarization optics. He investigates novel methods to control light polarization for applications in environmental and astrophysical remote sensing, imaging, and instrumentation. Rubin's work bridges fundamental optics and practical systems design, with potential for real-world impact in fields like astronomy and aerospace. Rubin holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard University (2020) and a BA in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania (2015). His postdoctoral research at Harvard explored metasurface-based devices for polarized light control, leading to an early-stage consumer product and NASA-related instrumentation advancements. He was named in Electro Optics Magazine’s 'Photonics 100' list in 2024, and his team received a NASA Instrument Incubator Program award in collaboration with the University of Arizona and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Rubin’s research group at UCSD explores polarization-sensitive diffractive optics, compact polarization cameras, and metasurface-enabled technologies for NASA-relevant sensing applications. Notable achievements include cover features in Physics Today and fellowship awards for team members like Karl, a Ph.D. student supported by NASA’s FINESST program. His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, combining theoretical optics with experimental prototyping and industry partnerships.

Ruth HollidayView profile

Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Body Studies
• Cosmetic Surgery
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Professor Ruth Holliday holds the position of Professor of Gender and Culture at the University of Leeds since 2006, where she has also served as Director of Studies for the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies, Director of Research and Innovation, and Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the School of Sociology and Social Policy. Previously, she worked at Staffordshire University and Birmingham City University, and served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Her research expertise spans cultural sociology, body studies, material culture, medical tourism, and gender relations, with a focus on low fertility and East Asian cultural contexts. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Sociology and a BA in Electronics and Management Science. She has contributed to over 50 articles and 7 books, including the award-winning Beautyscapes (2019), which explored global cosmetic surgery tourism and won the Foundation for the Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize in 2020. Her work on kitsch aesthetics and visual methodologies has also been influential, particularly in understanding class, gender, and race through taste politics. Ruth’s current research projects include studying low fertility cultures’ impacts on gender identities and a project on the cultural meaning of the penis in gender construction. She teaches modules such as Theorizing Gender and Contested Bodies at the MA level, emphasizing critical approaches to gender and embodiment. Key Projects: ESRC-funded 'Building Capacity in Visual Research' and collaborative work on medical tourism in East Asia and Europe. Awards: 2020 Foundation for the Sociology of Health and Illness Book Prize. Supervision: Active in mentoring PhD students researching the body, intimacy, and low fertility in China and Korea. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, cultural studies, and visual methodologies, with a commitment to ethnographic fieldwork and global comparative analysis.

Lawrence GoodridgeView profile

Professor

• Food Safety
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Foodborne Pathogens
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Lawrence Goodridge is a Professor and Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College. He holds the Leung Family Professorship in Food Safety and leads research at the intersection of food safety, antibiotic resistance, and One Health principles. His work focuses on applying genomic technologies to study foodborne pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Cronobacter) and leveraging wastewater surveillance for infectious disease outbreak prediction. Academic History: BSc Microbiology (University of Guelph, 1995), MSc Food Microbiology (2003), PhD Food Microbiology (2002), followed by post-doctoral training in Food Safety at the University of Georgia (2002). Joined CRIFS in 2003. Research Interests: Genomic analysis of pathogen emergence, wastewater-based epidemiology, bacteriophage applications, and consumer education strategies for food safety. His lab develops innovative methods for rapid pathogen detection in food systems and environmental samples. Articles Trends: Over 100 peer-reviewed publications emphasize genomic surveillance of foodborne pathogens and SARS-CoV-2, with a focus on wastewater sampling innovations. Recent work explores multi-modal data integration for public health forecasting and ethical data protection frameworks for surveillance programs. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, his $50M+ research funding from Canadian/international sources underscores recognition of his impactful work. Grants support projects like phage-based sanitization and antimicrobial resistance tracking. Advising & Labs: Leads CRIFS laboratory operations and collaborates globally on food safety initiatives. His research has informed food industry guidelines and policy frameworks for mitigating pathogen risks in agricultural and environmental systems.

Brady D. LundView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cyberpsychology
• Information Ethics
• Information Security
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Dr. Brady D. Lund is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of information science, artificial intelligence, and ethics. His work addresses AI adoption in libraries, data privacy, academic integrity, and international development. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from Emporia State University and Wichita State University. Education: Ph.D., Emporia State University M.S., Emporia State University B.S., Wichita State University Research Interests: Dr. Lund explores how AI impacts information seeking behaviors, data privacy literacy, and library services. His work emphasizes ethical AI deployment in academic and clinical settings, with a focus on marginalized communities. Key areas include AI-driven library systems, blockchain applications for academic integrity, and the societal implications of generative AI. Research Trends: Recent publications analyze AI's role in health information, cybersecurity threat intelligence, and library leadership in minority-serving institutions. He critiques AI authorship policies, evaluates large language models, and advocates for equitable AI access in developing countries. Labs & Teams: Leads the Computational Humanities and Information Literacy Lab and the CyberCrews initiative, focusing on AI ethics, digital literacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Tosiron AdegbijaView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems Design
• Low-Power Embedded Systems
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Tosiron Adegbija is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Thomas R. Brown Endowed Fellow. He is a member of the Graduate Faculty and actively contributes to research and teaching in computer architecture and embedded systems. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2015 MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2011 BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2005 His research centers on energy-efficient computing with a focus on bio-inspired computer architecture , including spiking neural network (SNN) accelerators and in-memory computing. He also explores domain-specific architectures , adaptable memory systems , and microprocessor optimizations for IoT . His work leverages novel memory technologies like STT-RAM to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption in embedded and resource-constrained systems. Recent publications highlight trends in hybrid SNN acceleration, domain-specific accelerator generation, and system-level design space exploration. His research is increasingly focused on neuromorphic computing, automated hardware design, and ultra-efficient architectures using emerging materials like antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions. Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award (2019) Elected IEEE Senior Member (2020) Best Paper Award at IEEE ISVLSI (2014) Teaching Award, University of Arizona (2018) ACM GLSVLSI Travel Award (2015) He advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued careers at institutions like Pacific Northwest National Labs, Micron Technology, and Amazon. He has secured significant funding, including a $1.9M NSF FuSE2 grant for energy-efficient computing. His lab collaborates with UA Physics, CMU, and UNL. He has also developed educational tools for Chipyard and RISC-V, supporting hands-on learning in computer architecture. Labs and Research Teams: Leads a research group focused on bio-inspired and domain-specific computing, fostering innovation in energy-efficient hardware. The lab emphasizes hardware/software co-design, neuromorphic engineering, and real-world deployment in IoT and biomedical applications.

Julia LawtonView profile

Professor

• Qualitative Health Research
• Diabetes Self-Management
• Health Inequalities
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Julia Lawton is Professor of Health & Social Science at the Usher Institute , University of Edinburgh, where she leads the Edinburgh Qualitative Health Research Group (EQual) . Her work focuses on improving healthcare delivery through qualitative research, particularly in chronic condition self-management and health inequalities. Education: PhD and BA in Social Anthropology from University of Cambridge Research Themes: Diabetes self-management, health technology adoption, inequities in healthcare access, process evaluations of complex interventions Key Projects: UNBIASED (diabetes technology disparities), REDUCE (diabetic foot ulcers), CL4P-CF (cystic fibrosis-related diabetes), AiDAPT (pregnancy diabetes management) Her recent publications highlight innovations in diabetes care, including closed-loop systems, structured education, and addressing disparities in technology access for underserved populations. She collaborates extensively with NHS entities and international institutions.

Ashley BraganzaView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Change Management
• Strategy Implementation
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Professor Ashley Braganza serves as Dean of Brunel Business School at Brunel University London and holds the Chair in Business Transformation. He founded and co-directs Brunel's interdisciplinary Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (established 2018), which includes a dedicated AI Lab and forms part of Brunel's broader AI Ecosystem. His leadership secured £3.5 million in grants during the 2022/23 academic year and a recent €5.8 million ELOQUENCE EU project (2024-2027). His academic qualifications include a PhD in Organisational Change and Information Systems from Cranfield University and an MBA in Strategic Management Responsibility from the University of Strathclyde. Professor Braganza's research centers on artificial intelligence, big data, change management, strategy implementation, process and knowledge management, and transformation-enabled information systems . His practice-based approach stems from over 40 major consultancy projects with global organizations including BT, Microsoft, McDonald's, Astra Zeneca, and UN agencies. He champions interdisciplinary experiential learning and rigorous academic research with real-world applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in applying AI and digital technologies to healthcare supply chains, blockchain governance, and socioeconomic challenges like digital poverty. His work consistently bridges operations management, information systems, and social sciences while examining human-organizational impacts of technological transformation. His distinguished recognition includes: Election to the British Academy of Management College of Fellows for 25+ years of scholarly contribution and community service Professor Braganza has directed significant research initiatives including the British Academy-funded digital poverty study in Margate, UK-India collaborative projects on AI in healthcare productivity, and curriculum development for special needs trainers. His consultancy assignments with major corporations have co-created practical frameworks for implementing complex organizational change programs. He founded and chairs the British Academy of Management Special Interest Group in Transformation, Change and Development, and directs Brunel's AI: Social and Digital Innovation Research Centre, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration through the Operations and Information Systems Management Research Group (OISM).

• History of Science
• History of Technology
• Cultural History
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Ben Marsden is a Senior Lecturer in History of Science and Technology at the University of Aberdeen's School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History, where he previously served as Head of the Department of History (2018-2023). His administrative roles include Deputy Head of School (2009-2011) and Director of the Centre for the History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (2010-2011, 2012-present). Education includes: BA (MA) Hons in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1987) Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics (MMath), University of Cambridge (1988) PhD in History, Philosophy and Social Relations of Science, University of Kent (1992) His research explores the cultural history of science and technology in 18th-19th century Britain, particularly engineering history, science-music relationships, and technological culture. He specializes in historical epistemology of engineering, urban knowledge production, and interdisciplinary studies bridging science with cultural practices. Current projects include a comprehensive biography of engineer W.J.M. Rankine. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on historical epistemology of engineering, Victorian scientific institutions, and technology's cultural impacts. Recent works examine mechanics philosophy, telecommunications history, and urban knowledge systems, showing methodological emphasis on material culture and institutional analysis. Awards and fellowships: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow (1993-1995) Royal Society-British Academy Fellow in History of Science (1995-2000) Dibner Institute Senior Fellow at MIT/Harvard (2005-2006) He currently accepts PhD students in History and has led AHRC-funded projects on steamship cultural history. Collaborations include ongoing work with National Museum of Scotland. As editor of Notes & Records of the Royal Society (2015-2018), he shaped significant historical scholarship dissemination.