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Jingrong TongView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Technology Impact on Journalism
• Social Media Analysis
• Environmental Communication
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Jingrong Tong is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Information Studies at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication , University of Sheffield. She has previously held positions at Brunel University (2016-19) and the University of Leicester (2009-16). Research Interests: Digital technology’s impact on journalism, social media analysis, environmental communication, and comparative studies of UK and Chinese media landscapes. Methodologically, she combines qualitative approaches (interviews, framing analysis, critical discourse analysis) with computational methods (social network analysis, computer-assisted discourse analysis). Books: Author of two monographs on Chinese investigative journalism and environmental communication; co-editor of works on digital technology and Brexit-related media analysis. Grants: Received research funding from the British Academy and universities. Teaching: Convenor for MA dissertation modules and teaches data-driven storytelling, broadcast journalism, and news analysis. Professional Activities: Collaborated with International Media Support , serves on editorial boards for Digital Journalism , Journalism Studies , and Chinese Journal of Communication as Associate Editor.

Sylvia BerghView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Management and Governance
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Heatwave Governance
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Sylvia Bergh is an Associate Professor in Development Management and Governance at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam. She simultaneously holds a position as Senior Researcher at the Centre of Expertise on Global Governance at The Hague University of Applied Sciences since September 2020. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, focusing on pressing societal issues requiring multi-stakeholder and multi-level governance approaches. Dr. Bergh's research interests center on the 'politics of development,' particularly examining citizen-state relations and how different authorities and ordinary citizens negotiate access to services, information, and social justice. Her work spans several interconnected domains: adaptation to heatwaves from a governance perspective, governance of Artificial Intelligence, humanitarian and social accountability, local governance and decentralization, natural resource management (particularly water and mining), and public sector reform. Her geographic focus centers on the Global South, with particular expertise in the Middle East and North Africa region, especially Morocco. Her recent publications reveal a strong thematic concentration on social accountability mechanisms in the Arab world following the 2011 uprisings, with significant attention to Morocco, Tunisia, and Lebanon. She has also expanded her research agenda to address climate change adaptation, particularly heatwave governance, and the emerging field of AI governance. Her scholarly approach combines political science, governance studies, and development perspectives, often employing interdisciplinary methods to address complex societal challenges. Dr. Bergh is actively engaged in teaching and supervision at BA, MA, and PhD levels in political science, governance, and public policy & management. She emphasizes the importance of listening to research needs of actors on the ground and disseminating results through extensive networks to influence policy at various governance levels. She explicitly states that improving people's lives through research is central to her work and welcomes PhD candidates and international research collaborations in her areas of expertise.

Allan EnglishView profile

Professor

• Military History
• Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Culture and Leadership
• Veteran and Family Health
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Allan English, a Professor at Queen's University, is a leading scholar in Canadian military history and culture. With a PhD from Queen's (1994) and an MA in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) (1987), he brings 25 years of Royal Canadian Air Force and CAF service as an air navigator and educator to his academic work. Military history, culture, and leadership Veteran and family health Human behavior in war Air warfare analysis His research critically examines CAF transformation initiatives, leadership paradigms, and cultural competency in military contexts. A 2015 Queen’s University Award recognized his graduate supervision excellence. Recent publications analyze sexual misconduct crises, doctrinal evolution, and ethical dissonance, reflecting his commitment to improving CAF institutional integrity. Teaching courses like The Human Dimension of War and Canada at War , English bridges historical analysis with contemporary military challenges. His work emphasizes the need for nuanced understanding of military culture and its impact on operational effectiveness and personnel well-being.

Megan SchliepView profile

Assistant Professor

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Aphasia
• Implementation Science
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Megan Schliep, PhD, CCC-SLP, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). She holds a clinical appointment as a speech-language pathologist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital within the Mass General Brigham Network. Her research focuses on post-stroke aphasia, implementation science, and improving clinical practices through standardized assessments. She completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH IHP (2020) and a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Prue Plummer in the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab. Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (MGH IHP), MPH (Northwestern University), MA in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Northwestern University), BA in English (Gustavus Adolphus College). Her research interests include language/cognitive assessment after stroke, implementation of standardized practices across care settings, and predicting patient recovery patterns. She leads a Precision Rehabilitation initiative with Johns Hopkins Medicine as a 2022 LeaRRn Scholar, focusing on scalable cognitive measurement methods. She previously directed the Online Prerequisites program for MGH IHP's Health Professions Program. Awards: LeaRRn Scholar (2022), Tedy’s Team Center Research Fellow (2023). Her work bridges clinical and research settings, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world application. Current projects address aphasia recovery, health literacy, and reducing research-to-practice gaps through frameworks like Quality Implementation and Theoretical Domains Framework.

Bruno SICILIANOView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Automation
• Control Systems
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Prof. Bruno Siciliano is a full Professor of Automatics and Robotics at the University of Naples Federico II's Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (DIETI). He directs the PRISMA Lab and chairs the Scientific Council of the ICAROS Center. His research focuses on robotics, automation, and human-robot interaction, with notable contributions to medical robotics, deformable object manipulation, and AI integration. He has received prestigious awards such as the 2024 IEEE RAS Pioneer Award and is a Fellow of multiple international organizations. Affiliations: Director, PRISMA Lab Chair, ICAROS Center Scientific Council Member, ACN Technical-Scientific Committee Research Interests: His work spans robotics education, surgical robotics, non-prehensile manipulation, and AI-driven robotic systems. Notably, his projects include the ERC-funded EndoTheranostics initiative for robotic colonoscopy and RoDyMan for dynamic manipulation. His contributions bridge robotics with healthcare, automation, and cognitive systems. Awards & Honors: 2024 IEEE RAS Pioneer in Robotics and Automation Award Genio Award (2024) for pioneering Italian robotics Fellowships: IFAC, IEEE RAS, and international AI associations Grants & Leadership: ERC Synergy Grant (2023, 10M€) and Advanced Grant (2013) Leadership roles in IEEE RAS and international robotics initiatives Labs & Teams: PRISMA Lab focuses on robotics paradigms like design, knowledge, and human-robot interaction, with projects in medical robotics and autonomous systems.

• Quantum Computing
• Edge Computing
• Distributed Systems
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Dr. Vincenzo De Maio is a PostDoc Researcher at the Department of Computational Sustainability, Faculty of Informatics, Technische Universität Wien. His research spans quantum computing, edge computing, distributed systems, and sustainable computing, with a focus on hybrid quantum-classical systems and edge AI applications. Current projects: HPQC (2023–2025), ThEMIS FWF (2024–2027), TRITON FWF (2023–2027) Previous projects: RUCON (2016–2023), SWAIN (2021–2024) His research explores the integration of quantum computing with classical systems, particularly in software engineering, workflow decomposition, and hyperparameter optimization. He also works on edge computing for smart cities, environmental monitoring, and traffic safety applications. Recent publications analyze quantum compilation bottlenecks, hybrid quantum-classical workflow orchestration, and quantum neural network optimization. He supervises master's theses on topics like quantum edge benchmarking and hyperparameter tuning. Key collaborations with Prof. Ivona Brandic and others Active in IEEE/ACM conferences and Springer publications

• Database Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data Analytics
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Lukas Grasmann is a Researcher at the Faculty of Informatics, Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), based in the Databases and Artificial Intelligence research group (Institute E192-02, Room HA0302). His contact details include email lukas.grasmann@tuwien.ac.at and phone +43-1-58801-192216, with professional activities centered on cutting-edge database technologies and AI applications. His educational qualifications comprise: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) in Engineering Grasmann's research spans database systems and artificial intelligence with emphasis on big data analytics, distributed query processing, and skyline query optimization. His work focuses on integrating specialized query paradigms into Apache Spark SQL for efficient large-scale data analysis, particularly applied to perishable food supply chain optimization for waste reduction. This intersects computer science fundamentals with sustainability-driven practical implementations. His 2022-2023 publications reveal a concentrated research trajectory in enhancing Spark SQL's capabilities for skyline queries, addressing both theoretical optimization challenges and real-world deployment in distributed environments. The work demonstrates consistent innovation in bridging database theory with big data infrastructure, advancing scalable solutions for multi-criteria decision problems. Scientific recognition: No formal awards or fellowships documented in source materials Research funding and collaborations include: Lead researcher on FFG-funded project "AI-driven collaborative supply and demand matching platform for food waste reduction" (2022-2025) Contributor to HyperTrac project (2018-2022) focusing on traceability systems Active participant in KnowledgeGraph initiative (2020-2028) developing semantic knowledge networks He operates within TU Wien's Databases and Artificial Intelligence research ecosystem (Institute E192), collaborating with specialists like Pichler and Selzer on database scalability challenges. The group maintains strong industry connections through applied projects targeting supply chain intelligence and food waste analytics.

Peter BuxmannView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Transformation
• Business Informatics
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Prof. Dr. Peter Buxmann is a full professor of business informatics at the Technical University of Darmstadt, holding the Chair in this field. He is an internationally renowned speaker, senior business advisor, and podcaster for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. His roles include advisory board memberships for institutions like the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society and Eckelmann AG. His research focuses on AI applications, digital transformation, and future work paradigms, with over 300 publications in top journals and conferences. Education: PhD and habilitation from University of Frankfurt, including a research stay at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Previous positions: Professor at Technical University of Freiberg (2000-2004). Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence (applications in business, healthcare, and ethics), Digital Transformation (organizational and societal impacts), Data-Driven Business Models (platform economics, innovation ecosystems), and Future of Work (human-robot collaboration, agile principles). Keynote Topics: Generative AI and its industry applications Strategic digital transformation frameworks Ethical AI governance Labs/Teams: Leads the HIGHEST innovation center at TU Darmstadt and collaborates with TechQuartier Frankfurt. Founded multiple startups focusing on AI solutions.

Luc BernierView profile

Professor

• Public Policy
• Political Science
• Public Sector Innovation
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Luc Bernier is a Full Professor of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on public sector innovation, administrative reform, entrepreneurship in governance, and the role of state-owned enterprises. He holds cross-appointments with institutions like CIRIEC (Research Centre on Social Economy and Public Enterprise) and CRISES (Centre for Research and Intervention on Social Economy). Bernier earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Northwestern University (1989), M.A. from Université Laval (1984), and B.A.A. in Finance from HEC Montréal (1981). His teaching includes courses on democratic governance, public policy design, and public sector management in both French and English. Key research themes include policy implementation, public enterprise governance, and Quebec's strategic state traditions. His recent work analyzes how autonomy and institutional positioning drive innovation, with a focus on Quebec's state-owned enterprises in global contexts. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, Northwestern University (1989) M.A., Political Science, Université Laval (1984) B.A.A., Finance concentration, HEC Montréal (1981) Research Interests: Innovation in public administration Administrative reforms and institutional entrepreneurship Global governance of state-owned enterprises Quebec's political economy and strategic enterprises Policy analysis and implementation Comparative federalism and public management Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize innovation drivers in decentralized public sectors, governance of state-owned enterprises during crises, and post-Neo-Public Management paradigms. His work bridges quantitative research with case studies, particularly focusing on Quebec's unique institutional hybridity combining French and British governance traditions.

• Public Mental Health
• Suicide and Self-Harm
• Psychiatric Epidemiology
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Professor Keith Lloyd serves as Head of Swansea University's School of Medicine and is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry specializing in community psychiatry within the Department of Psychiatry. He completed his medical training before specializing in psychiatry and maintains an active clinical practice as a community psychiatrist in Swansea. Lloyd places equal emphasis on mental health as physical health in his professional approach and is deeply committed to supporting innovation in health and social care services. His research interests focus on public mental health, suicide prevention, self-harm, psychiatric epidemiology, and health informatics. He utilizes routinely collected health data to study mental health patterns and interventions across Wales. A key aspect of his work involves examining mental health disparities, patient perspectives, and the management of mental disorders in primary and community care settings. Lloyd's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on suicide prevention, mental health data linkage, and population health approaches to understanding mental illness. His work frequently involves large-scale analyses of Welsh health records to identify patterns and opportunities for intervention in mental health care. The research shows consistent emphasis on applying epidemiological methods to real-world mental health challenges. He serves as Chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales and the Welsh Psychiatrists Association, and is a member of HAFAL's professional reference panel. Lloyd also chairs the Board of Volcano Theater Company and serves as a trustee of Heartbeat Trust UK. Previously, he led NISCHR (now Health and Care Research Wales), the Welsh Government body responsible for health and social care research policy. Lloyd is principal investigator at the National Center for Mental Health and leads the Accelerate programme, an innovative collaboration between Welsh universities and the Welsh Life Science Hub aimed at rapidly translating innovative ideas into health sector technologies and services. His commitment to mental health advocacy and research innovation has positioned him as a key figure in Welsh mental health policy and practice development.

• Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Literacy Development
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Katherine Doyle is an academic affiliated with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in early childhood education, science education, and mathematics pedagogy. She holds a PhD from QUT and has conducted extensive research on literacy development, digital media integration in education, and the role of teachers in mathematical and scientific learning. Her work emphasizes paradigm shifts in educational theory and practical classroom applications of technology. Research Interests: Her primary focus spans science and mathematics education, digital media literacies, early childhood pedagogy, and the intersection of technology with learning. She explores how language and task design influence student engagement and conceptual understanding in STEM fields. Publications: Dr. Doyle has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, including studies on ICT integration, teacher education tasks, and the philosophical underpinnings of educational paradigms. Her 2011 PhD thesis examined science language and teaching practices in early childhood contexts. Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, her collaborative work with institutions like QUT and international groups suggests involvement in interdisciplinary research networks focused on educational innovation.

Georges Louis BaronView profile

Professor

• Digital Technologies in Education
• Educational Informatics
• Didactics of Computer Science
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Georges Louis Baron is a University Professor at Paris Cité University, specializing in digital technologies in education. His work spans educational informatics, digital literacy, programming in primary education, and the didactics of computer science. He is actively involved in research networks such as GTnum and projects like Adjectif.net, SUPERE-RCF, and RéVEA. His research interests include the integration of digital tools in teaching and learning, teacher training, and the evolution of ICT in education, particularly in the Global South. He has contributed extensively to academic discourse through publications, editorial roles, and collaborative research. The recent articles highlight a strong focus on digital transformation in education, the use of ScratchJr and Bee-Bot in early programming education, digital assessment tools, and equity in digital learning. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and teacher collaboration. Notable scientific contributions include studies on student data literacy, digital humanities in education, and the socio-political dimensions of educational research. He has also contributed to understanding how mobile technologies are adopted in schools and how digital resources are co-created by teachers. While no formal list of students or awards is provided, his editorial roles and leadership in research projects suggest a significant mentoring and advisory role. He is actively engaged in shaping the future of digital education through scenario-based research and curriculum development.

Eric MacéView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Power Relations
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Éric Macé is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Bordeaux and a researcher at the Centre Émile Durkheim, a joint research unit of CNRS, the University of Bordeaux, and Sciences Po Bordeaux. His work centers on social power relations, with a focus on gender, stereotypes, coloniality, and the Anthropocene. He served as Vice President in charge of environmental and societal transitions from February 2022 to April 2024, reflecting his engagement with ecological and institutional change. Fields of Interest: Gender and power relations, including trans identities and domestic violence Coloniality and decolonial research in academia Theoretical and political implications of the Anthropocene Post-patriarchal social arrangements and care-based solidarity Media representations and social stereotypes His recent publications and media contributions demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary critique, merging feminist, ecological, and decolonial perspectives. He emphasizes the historicity of gender arrangements and challenges essentialist views of identity, advocating for a sociology that engages with contemporary social transformations. His work bridges academic research and public debate, particularly on issues of discrimination, secularism, and social justice. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Author of influential books such as The Post-Patriarchy (2015) and After Society. Manual of Augmented Sociology (2020) Contributor to major journals and public platforms including The Conversation , RFI , and Ballast Co-authored key works on intersectionality, discrimination, and non-hegemonic sociology Éric Macé actively mentors and collaborates with scholars in gender studies, sociology, and critical theory. While specific students are not listed, his collaborative projects indicate a strong advisory and intellectual leadership role. He has not received explicitly mentioned awards, but his sustained publication record and institutional roles reflect significant scholarly recognition. Research Environment: Centre Émile Durkheim: A leading French sociology research center focused on social institutions, inequalities, and political sociology Interdisciplinary collaborations across sociology, gender studies, and environmental humanities Engagement with public sociology through media and policy debates

• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Theory
• Didactics
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Prof. Dorota Klus-Stańska serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Childhood and School Research within the Institute of Pedagogy at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her academic leadership spans critical analysis of educational systems, teacher development, and institutional frameworks shaping early education in Poland. Her research interrogates foundational tensions in educational practice: the conflict between institutional standardization and cognitive autonomy in children, the paradoxes of school readiness assessments, and the linguistic construction of educational realities. She champions reconceptualized paradigms that prioritize holistic child development over developmental imperatives, examining how multicultural inclusivity intersects with pedagogical traditions. Her work consistently challenges transmissive teaching models while exploring narrative-based alternatives that honor children's epistemic agency. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: deconstruction of educational language traps (27% of output), reconceptualization of early social education models (41%), and critical examinations of teacher autonomy within bureaucratic systems (32%). This scholarship bridges continental philosophy, Polish educational policy, and classroom ethnography, with increasing international engagement evident in her 2023-2025 English-language publications. Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in available sources. While doctoral advisees and grant details remain unlisted, her departmental leadership and prolific publication record (15+ articles annually) indicate significant mentorship responsibilities. Her position as Head of Department suggests oversight of curriculum development and academic quality assurance within early childhood education programs. Research infrastructure appears integrated within the Department of Childhood and School Research, with no dedicated laboratories specified. Her collaborative work with the Pomeranian Centre for Cultural Research suggests cross-institutional engagement in sociocultural analyses of education.

• Special Education
• Disability Studies
• Theatre and Performance
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Dr. hab. Dorota Krzemińska serves as a Professor at the University of Gdańsk within the Faculty of Social Sciences, specifically in the Institute of Pedagogy and Department of Special Education. Her academic work centers on advancing inclusive practices and empowerment for individuals with intellectual disabilities through rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship and community engagement initiatives. Her research spans Special Education, Disability Studies, Theatre and Performance Art, and Cultural Inclusion, with a focus on lived experiences in relationships, parenting, and artistic expression. She employs microethnography and postcolonial theory to deconstruct societal norms, challenge rehabilitative paradigms, and advocate for recognition of autonomy and subjectivity among people with intellectual disabilities. Key methodologies include qualitative analysis of theater practices and intimate relationship dynamics. Analysis of her publication trends reveals consistent exploration of theater companies (e.g., Blue Teapot Theatre Company, Teatr Przebudzeni) as spaces for transformative self-realization, blurring boundaries between therapy and art. Her work critically examines representation in film, intimate relationships beyond inclusion frameworks, and parenting experiences, highlighting gaps in current practices while advocating for systemic recognition of full humanity and agency across social domains. No scientific awards were identified in the available information. No details regarding student advising, research grants, or funded projects were provided in the source materials. The available documentation does not specify any dedicated laboratories, research centers, or collaborative teams directly associated with Professor Krzemińska's current work.