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Julian Garcia GallegoView profile

Associate Professor

• Game Theory
• Multiagent Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
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Julian Garcia Gallego is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science & AI , Faculty of Information Technology at Monash University. His research focuses on understanding how self-interested agents (humans and machines) coordinate actions without central planning, using game theory and simulations. Key areas include multiagent systems, social behavior dynamics, and AI. Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Economics / Game Theory, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Awarded 29 Jun 2011) Ingeniero de Sistemas y Computación, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (Awarded 2 Apr 2004) Teaching: Chief Examiner and Lecturer for courses including FIT1008/2085 (Computer Science), FIT1029 (Algorithmic Problem Solving), and FIT4012 (Computational Science). Research Projects: 2020-2021: A game-theoretic approach to mechanism design in WES (Facebook-funded) 2018-2022: Modeling collective behavior for social insect ecosystem services 2015-2016: Efficient computation of evolutionary dynamics in finite populations 2019-2024: Governing the knowledge commons Research Themes: Julian’s work spans evolutionary dynamics, multiagent systems, and applications in computational social science. His lab develops tools like pyevodyn for evolutionary simulations and contributes to agent-based modeling frameworks.

• Collective Intelligence
• Decision Making
• Organizational Behavior
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Joshua Becker is an Associate Professor at the UCL School of Management (University College London), specializing in collective intelligence, decision-making processes, and social networks. He holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Kellogg School of Management. His research explores optimizing group decision-making through structured communication and network design, with publications in top journals like Science and Management Science. Becker teaches courses on negotiation, decision-making, and technology-driven collective intelligence. He has been recognized as one of the 'Best 40 Under 40' business school professors by Poets & Quants (2023). His work bridges academic research and practical applications, including pro-bono workshops for charities on conflict resolution, negotiation principles, and group facilitation techniques. His research agenda focuses on designing communication processes that enhance collective intelligence with minimal intervention. Notable contributions include studies on information-sharing networks in healthcare, structured debate protocols, and the dynamics of partisan bias in social learning. He co-developed Empirica, a virtual lab enabling high-throughput macro-level social experiments. Becker's interdisciplinary approach combines elements of computer science, behavioral economics, and organizational theory. His ongoing projects investigate large language model impacts on group cognition and network structures that optimize collective problem-solving.

Valérie HenryView profile

Researcher

• Didactics of Mathematics
• Mathematics Education
• Curriculum Development
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Valérie Henry is a researcher at the Research Institute in Didactic and Education (University of Namur), specializing in mathematics education and curriculum development. She leads the Mathematics Education Cell and actively contributes to interdisciplinary didactic research. Education: Doctorate from Université de Toulouse III (2004), focusing on non-standard analysis teaching for economics students. Research Focus: Her work bridges mathematics, chemistry, and educational technology, emphasizing problem-solving pedagogy and overcoming learning obstacles. Recent projects include a 2020-2026 PhD study on equations in scientific disciplines and collaborative research on reflexive teaching practices. Notable Contributions: She has co-organized IRDENA seminars on dynamic geometry tools, didactic data collection methods, and group analysis techniques, influencing secondary education reforms in Belgium and Lebanon.

Hana VrzakovaView profile

Research Fellow

• Eye-Tracking Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Multimodal Modeling
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Hana Vrzakova is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Colorado and holds leadership roles at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and Microsurgery Center KYS. Her research focuses on eye-tracking technologies, machine learning applications in human-computer interaction, and medical informatics. She investigates multimodal modeling for surgical training, cognitive workload assessment, and social media behavior analysis. Key roles include Head of Medical ICT Development at KYS and Head of Research at UEF’s EMC. Her work bridges computer science with clinical applications, particularly in microsurgery and neurosurgery training. She has pioneered tools like the Web-Tracking Plugin (WTP) for real-time AOI annotations and contributed to spectral video integration in medical imaging. Research interests span gaze-based intent prediction, affect recognition in code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving dynamics. She has received awards such as the ACM LAK2020 Best Paper Award and the CHI Doctoral Consortium Award, reflecting her impactful contributions to learning analytics and human-computer interaction. Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining machine learning with medical device development, surgical education, and stress biomarker modeling. Current projects include HSI standards for neurosurgery and VR-based anatomical training systems.

Gabrielle AdamsView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership
• Public Policy
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Roles & Affiliations: Gabrielle Adams is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia with a joint appointment in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Darden School of Business. She holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Psychology (Social) at the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges behavioral science, organizational dynamics, and public policy. Education: PhD in Business Administration (Organizational Behavior), Stanford Graduate School of Business BA in Psychology, Philosophy, and other fields, Colby College Research Interests: Adams explores psychological inefficiencies in organizations, such as conflict resolution failures, ethical transgressions, and the 'addition bias' in problem-solving. She emphasizes leadership, power dynamics, diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and decision-making processes. Recent work highlights how people often overlook subtractive solutions to improve systems. Her research has been featured in Nature , Psychological Science , and media outlets like the New York Times and Harvard Business Review . Scientific Awards & Recognition: UVA All-University Research Award (2021, 2024) UVA All-University Teaching Award (2021) Excellence in Teaching Award from the Jefferson Scholars Foundation (2022) Named one of the 40 Best Business School Professors Under 40 by Poets & Quants Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. However, her research collaborations and industry roles suggest significant engagement with applied projects and interdisciplinary initiatives. Labs & Teams: Adams leads the Adams APPLE Lab at the University of Virginia. She collaborates with ideas42 and advises organizations like DataEQ, VEL, and Yojo, integrating academic insights into real-world problem-solving.

• Decision theory
• Sustainable design
• Lean construction
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Hajnalka Vaagen is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Ocean Space Operations and Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on decision theory, sustainable design, lean construction methodologies, and complex project management in engineering contexts. Her work emphasizes operational resilience in engineer-to-order projects, particularly in shipbuilding and construction industries. Key themes include supply chain management, circular economy principles, and managing uncertainty through stochastic modeling and adaptive frameworks. Vaagen has extensively published on topics like project flexibility, collective intelligence in teams, and socio-behavioral factors influencing project outcomes. Recent publications highlight innovative approaches to microplastic pollution mitigation in shipbuilding supply chains, quadruple helix collaboration for recycling initiatives, and robust planning methodologies. She has contributed to influential reports like the NextShip robustness summary and the SOPJI railroad infrastructure pricing model. Her research often bridges theoretical models with practical industry applications, leveraging tools like Monte Carlo simulation, stochastic programming, and lean construction principles. Collaborations span academia-industry partnerships in Norway and internationally.

• Collective decision-making
• Coordinated problem-solving
• Social cognition
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Oviya Mohan is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, where she conducts research in the Collective Cognition Lab and the Marmo Lab. Her work focuses on understanding collective decision-making and coordinated problem-solving across species, particularly humans and marmosets. Research Interests: Utilizing eye-tracking methods and machine vision tools to explore social cognition and coordination dynamics in both controlled and naturalistic settings.

Holmer KokView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation Management
• Strategic Management
• Technology Value Appropriation
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Holmer Kok is an Associate Professor at the House of Innovation, Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology, Stockholm School of Economics. He holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and teaches strategy, innovation, and operations management across BSc, MSc, PhD, and executive programs. His research focuses on impactful technology creation, value appropriation strategies, external knowledge sourcing (e.g., strategic alliances), and optimizing public R&D funding allocation. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Groningen. Notable awards include the 'PhD Dissertation Award' from Groningen and a finalist position for the Academy of Management's 'TIM Best Dissertation Award'. His 2019 article won the EBS SITE Best-Paper-Award for Innovation Management. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Industry and Innovation . Research trends in his articles emphasize innovation trajectories, knowledge recombination dynamics, policy impacts on R&D, and strategic alliance performance. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for firms and policymakers. Scientific Awards: PhD Dissertation Award (University of Groningen) Finalist TIM Best Dissertation Award (Academy of Management) EBS SITE Best-Paper-Award (2019) Advising/Grants: Active PhD supervisor; research on public R&D grants examines earmarking effects on performance. Labs/Teams: Part of the House of Innovation at SSE, focusing on entrepreneurship and technology innovation.

Kelly M. CostnerView profile

Associate Professor

• English Learners
• Mathematics Education
• Coteaching
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Kelly M. Costner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at Winthrop University's College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences. As Coordinator of NExT LEVEL, he focuses on preparing educators to support English Learner populations through co-teaching strategies and school-university partnerships. Ph.D., The Ohio State University Office: 232-J Withers/W.T.S. Building Email: costnerk@winthrop.edu Phone: 803/323-2478 Dr. Costner's research emphasizes: Strategies for non-ESL teachers serving English Learners Mathematics methods across educational levels Clinical faculty roles in public schools Educational acculturation processes Curriculum development for diverse learners His publications demonstrate continuous engagement with Teacher education reform Program evaluation methodologies STEM workforce sustainability Academic wellness practices Since 2010, he has maintained the Faculty in Residence position at Sugar Creek Elementary School (Fort Mill, SC), following previous service at South Middle School. This clinical role bridges university-based teacher education with practical classroom implementation.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sustainable Decision-Making
• Ethical Decision-Making in Finance
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Ewa Lombard is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Management at Montpellier Business School, with cross-appointments as a lecturer at Geneva Finance Research Institute (University of Geneva). She holds a PhD in Neurosciences from Universities of Geneva and Lausanne (2016), and a dual MSc in Management from Bocconi University (Italy) and HSG (Switzerland). Her research bridges cognitive neuroscience and business decision-making, focusing on ethical finance, sustainable decision frameworks, and the role of emotions in behavioral change. Key research areas include neuroscience of financial decisions, future thinking for intergenerational planning, and innovative science communication methods. She teaches Future Thinking in executive education programs, Neuroscience of Financial Decision-Making in finance programs, and research methodologies at the doctoral level. Her work explores how reward systems influence memory and decision processes, with applications to sustainable investing and participatory governance models. Ewa has published in top journals like Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience , and contributes to policy discussions via platforms like the World Economic Forum. Her recent work examines computational diplomacy through hackathons and the psychological mechanisms behind ethical dilemmas in wealth management. She has also authored a sci-fi novel exploring narrative methods for communicating complex scientific concepts. Ewa’s interdisciplinary approach integrates cognitive science, business ethics, and digital innovation to address global challenges in sustainability and governance.

Beth Simone NoveckView profile

Professor

• Public Policy
• AI in Governance
• Democracy Studies
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Beth Simone Noveck is a Professor at Northeastern University, holding appointments across multiple schools including the School of Law, College of Arts, Media and Design, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. She directs the Burnes Center for Social Change and co-leads The Governance Lab (The GovLab), focusing on institutional innovation and the impact of technology on public institutions. Her work emphasizes leveraging AI and data to enhance democratic processes, public problem-solving, and equitable governance. Education: JD from Yale Law School (1997) and PhD in Political Science from Universität Innsbruck (1994). She has served as Chief AI Strategist for the State of New Jersey and previously advised governments on open governance initiatives, including the White House Open Government Initiative under President Obama. Research Interests: Solving public problems through AI, participatory democracy, civic technology, and equitable public sector innovation. Her projects include platforms like Unchat, Peer-to-Patent, and Democracy Island, and she co-founded initiatives like InnovateUS and AI for Impact. Awards and Honors: Doctorat Honoris Causa from the University of Geneva, Stanford Social Innovation Review Best Book (2021), and recognition as a Foreign Policy 100 and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. Grants and Advising: Leadership in NJ’s Office of Innovation, AI Taskforce, and Future of Work Task Force. Her work bridges academia, government, and civil society to advance technology-driven solutions for public challenges. Labs/Teams: The GovLab, InnovateUS, and the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern, which focus on collaborative innovation and AI applications in governance.

Anna Wiederhold WolfeView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Communication
• Critical/Cultural Studies
• Communication & Media Science
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Dr. Anna Wiederhold Wolfe is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and a member of the planning team for the Aspen Conference—a community of organizational communication scholars dedicated to bridging academic-practitioner collaboration. Her research employs critical and feminist frameworks to examine collective identity formation, stigma management, and democratic dialogue in pluralistic societies. Her primary research interests focus on: Organizational Communication : Exploring how language and narratives coordinate collective action. Engaged Scholarship : Partnering with governments/NGOs to solve community problems. Dialogue & Deliberation : Designing processes for conflict resolution across ideological divides. Stigmatized Identities : Analyzing emotional labor in marginalized organizations (e.g., Nevada's brothels). Her publications consistently address themes of power dynamics in organizational settings, with recent work emphasizing engaged research methodologies and resistance through dialogue. A 2022 study theorizes communities of practice in communication scholarship, while earlier articles analyze crisis narratives (2016) and secrecy management (2018). Notably, her co-authored book Sex and Stigma: Stories of Everyday Life in Nevada’s Legal Brothels received five major awards: 2020 NCA Organizational Communication Division Outstanding Monograph 2019 NCA Critical Cultural Studies Book of the Year 2019 NCA Applied Communication Sue DeWine Award 2019 OSCLG Outstanding Book Award 2019 NWSA Sara A. Whaley Honorable Mention She collaborates extensively with community stakeholders to apply communication theory toward social justice objectives, particularly in local governance contexts.

Sabrina SauerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Information Studies
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Dr. Sabrina Sauer is an Assistant Professor/Senior Lecturer in Media Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. She holds roles such as Coordinator of MA/Digital Humanities programs (2019-2022), BA Media Studies Coordinator (2022-2023), and Board Member of the Netherlands Graduate School of Science, Technology, and Modern Culture (WTMC). Her research focuses on Science and Technology Studies, Digital Humanities, and serendipity in search practices. Key projects include the DISCERN project (2021-2022) and CLARIAH initiatives. Awards include the NRO Comenius Fellowship (2025) and the TAG SoTL Scholarship (2023). Her work bridges interdisciplinary collaboration and pedagogical innovation, emphasizing user-centered approaches in digital media research. Research Interests: Sabrina’s work explores intersections of technology and media through lenses like serendipity in search algorithms, co-creation methodologies, and digital heritage preservation. She investigates how digital tools shape academic and creative practices, particularly in education and cultural heritage contexts. Grants & Awards: NRO Comenius Teaching Fellowship (2025) TAG Scholarships of Teaching and Learning (2023) DISCERN Grant (2021) NWO-Talpa Flagship (2019-2021) Teaching & Leadership: Sabrina coordinates interdisciplinary programs and has pioneered projects like the ‘Critical Creativity Toolkit’ (2023-2024). She emphasizes integrating digital tools into pedagogy while addressing ethical and ecological dimensions of technology use. Labs & Collaboration: Active in the Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies (CMJS) and the CLARIAH research infrastructure, she collaborates on initiatives such as the NarDis project, focusing on narrative creation through exploratory search tools.

Mark A. ToveyView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• History of Astronomy
• Space Travel History
• Material Culture of Astronomical Instruments
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Dr. Mark A. Tovey is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Western University , and Curator of the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory . His research focuses on the history of astronomy, material culture of scientific instruments, and digital public history. He has curated major exhibits such as the 1940s-era observatory office and 1960s control room at Cronyn Observatory, and co-edited A Cosmic Treasury (2023). He leads projects like Hear Here London , an oral history initiative mapping neighborhood heritage through digital platforms. Notable awards include the 2020 Public Education Award (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) and the 2019 CSDH/SCHN Contribution Award. Teaching : Courses include HIST 2192A (Beer's cultural history), HIST 3810A (Introduction to Public History), and graduate supervision in public history internships. He has produced historical reenactments (e.g., John Harris's speeches) and served as Eldon House Board Vice Chair. Key Projects : Cronyn Observatory exhibits: 1940s office (2015), 1960s control room (2017), 1940s workshop (2018) Oral history of London's Oxford/Richmond neighborhoods Canada Going (Back) to the Moon exhibit (2022)

• Design Innovation
• Interdisciplinary Research
• Technology Transfer
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Professor Anita Kocsis is the Director of Swinburne's Design Factory Melbourne (DFM), a global leader in interdisciplinary innovation. She co-founded the Design Factory Global Network (30+ nodes internationally) and drives transdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Her work focuses on integrating diverse teams to address complex challenges in STEM, health, and cultural sectors. She advises on ISO Innovation Management standards and leads ANSTO’s graduate innovation programs, fostering deep tech translation through challenge-based learning. Key partnerships include ANSTO, CERN’s IdeaSquare, and the Swiss startup muse-visitor framework. Research interests span design innovation, boundary spanning, and experiential learning. She has overseen 100+ industry projects with 80+ partners, contributing to Australia’s National Innovation and Science Agenda. Her innovation hubs emphasize undergraduates’ roles in real-world problem-solving, generating $2.5M in partnerships. Grants include ANSTO’s technetium generator research ($2.5M) and projects with Hansgrohe SE, Nakanishi Metal Works, and Yanmar Co. She is core to ISO’s 'Innovation Terminology' working group and mentors PhD cohorts in ANSTO’s graduate institute.