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Jess ReiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Justice
• Urban Governance
• Technology Policy
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Jess Reia is an Assistant Professor of Data Science at the School of Data Science, University of Virginia (UVA). Their research spans data justice, urban governance, and technology policy, with a transnational focus on Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Reia works at the intersection of academia, government, and civil society to amplify marginalized voices in data-driven decision-making. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro M.A. in Communication Studies, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro B.A. in Public Policy, Universidade de São Paulo Their research focuses on the ethical and social implications of data and technology in urban environments. Key themes include data equity for LGBTQIA+ communities, informal cultural labor (e.g., busking), nighttime economies, AI in public services, and inclusive policymaking. Reia emphasizes participatory and community-led approaches to data governance, advocating for transparency, justice, and inclusion in smart city initiatives. Their recent publications explore topics such as AI in cities, pandemic responses, shadow libraries, and smart city development in Brazil, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and globally engaged scholarship. Themes across their work include equity, public space, digital rights, and the politics of data collection and representation. Scientific Affiliations and Roles: AI Fellow, NewCities Advisor, Urban AI Member, Coalition for Independent Technology Research Former Member, MTL 24/24 Night Council, Montreal Reia is deeply committed to applied research and public interest advocacy. They have contributed to policy reforms in copyright law (Brazil), nighttime economy (Canada), and data privacy for LGBTQIA+ communities (U.S.). Their teaching includes courses on data ethics, governance, and digital rights, preparing future data scientists to engage responsibly with societal challenges. They have led and participated in interdisciplinary research projects, including fellowships at McGill University and the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montréal, focusing on open data and nighttime governance. Their work bridges academic inquiry with real-world impact through policy engagement, public scholarship, and community collaboration.

Amisha MillerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital and Financing
• Management Decision Making
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Amisha Miller is an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she joined in 2023. Her research focuses on decision-making in entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly regarding inclusion, inequality, and gender disparities in funding. MS, Population and Development – London School of Economics BA, History – University of Warwick Her research interests center on how entrepreneurs and investors make strategic decisions in innovation contexts. She investigates how advice and experimentation shape entrepreneurial strategy and how investor inquiry patterns contribute to gender disparities in venture funding. Using field experiments and qualitative research, she collaborates with development finance institutions and investment organizations to generate actionable insights for equitable innovation ecosystems. Her recent publications and working papers explore topics such as changing investor evaluation practices to reduce bias, the role of intuition in entrepreneurial decisions, and how underrepresented founders leverage market knowledge. These works span disciplines including management, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and public policy, with subfields like venture capital equity, cognitive decision-making, and organizational change. Scientific Awards: SRF Research Dissertation Award (2020) Organization Science/INFORMS Dissertation Proposal Competition Finalist (2022) Best Paper, Strategic Management Society (2022) Giarratani Rising Star Award – Runner Up, Industry Studies Association (2022) Academy of Management Best Paper, OMT Division (2022) Questrom DEI Student Award and Outstanding PhD Research Award (2022) She has taught strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship courses at Boston University and guest lectured at Georgetown and Fundacao Getulio Vargas. She has secured and designed research for grants totaling over $700,000 from organizations including the International Growth Center, World Bank, and Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs. Her work bridges academic research with real-world policy and practice in entrepreneurship.

Marie D. MartelView profile

Professor

• Library Science
• Public Libraries
• Digital Humanities
• +7 more

Rôle et affiliation : Marie D. Martel est Professeure agrégée au sein de l'École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information (EBSI) de l'Université de Montréal, rattachée à la Faculté des arts et des sciences. Ses travaux portent sur les bibliothèques publiques, l'innovation sociale, la littératie communautaire, et les enjeux éthiques dans l'intelligence artificielle. Elle supervise des étudiants à la maîtrise, comme Romy Otayek (2023). Recherche : Ses intérêts incluent la transition socioécologique des bibliothèques, l'inclusion sociale, et le rôle des bibliothèques dans la médiation culturelle et numérique. Elle dirige des projets financés par des organismes québécois et canadiens, notamment sur les pratiques d'intelligence artificielle en bibliothèque universitaire et les stratégies de développement des compétences en littératie chez les adolescents. Publications clés : Ses écrits couvrent des sujets tels que l'impact des ateliers Wikipédia en bibliothèque, la conception interculturelle des espaces publics, et l'histoire des femmes bibliothécaires au Québec. Elle a co-écrit un ouvrage sur le mouvement Wikimédia au Canada (2024). Subventions et réseaux : Elle participe à des regroupements stratégiques comme le Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques (CRIHN) et a reçu des financements du FRQSC, FQRNT, et CRSH. Ses collaborations portent sur des questions d'EDI (Équité, Diversité, Inclusion) et de services bibliothéconomiques adaptés aux publics vulnérables. Engagements : Elle milite pour une bibliothèque Saint-Sulpice comme laboratoire pour les jeunes et contribue à des déclarations éthiques sur l'intelligence artificielle (Déclaration de Montréal, 2018). Ses initiatives incluent des ressources éducatives libres et des études sur les grainothèques et les pratiques écoresponsables en bibliothèque.

Sean MarkeyView profile

Professor

• Economic Development
• Rural Development
• Sustainable Planning
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Sean Markey is a Professor and registered professional planner at the School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University. He specializes in local/regional economic development, rural sustainability, and infrastructure planning. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, focusing on Indigenous communities, municipalities, and non-profits. Education: BA in Political Science, UBC Master of Environmental Studies (MES), York University PhD in Economic Geography, SFU Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) and Registered Professional Planner (RPP) Research Interests: Sean's research explores sustainable development in resource-dependent regions, community-based approaches to planning, and Indigenous sovereignty in development contexts. He emphasizes policy coherence and multi-level governance frameworks to address rural challenges. Key Projects: Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project (collaborative Indigenous heritage research) Community Benefits and Impact Assessment Lab State of Rural Canada initiative Rural Policy Learning Commons Grants & Collaborations: Sean collaborates with government, NGOs, and First Nations on projects funded by SSHRC, NSERC, and provincial agencies. His work prioritizes participatory methods and long-term community impacts. Labs/Teams: He leads the School of Resource and Environmental Management’s interdisciplinary teams, focusing on policy, planning, and environmental justice. Active in the Community Development Institute and Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation.

Monica SandView profile

Researcher

• Urban Public Relations
• Art in Urban Planning
• Democratic Participation
• +3 more

Monica Sand is a Researcher in Performing Arts and Research Advisor at the Artistic Faculty of the University of Gothenburg. She holds dual affiliations with the Academy of Music and Drama and serves as an Affiliated Researcher in multiple capacities. Her work focuses on urban public space, artistic interventions, and democratic participation in cultural heritage projects. Research Projects: Allmänningen/The Common Room (Vinnova-funded, 2019-2021): Experimental public space platform for future city development Flickläroverket (Anna Ahrenberg Fund, 2022-2024): Performative memory rituals in a demolished historical building Her academic background includes a thesis on spatial activation through public art (KTH, 2008) and a postdoc at Konstfack on collective urban interventions. Professional roles include research leadership at ArkDes, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design. Key interests: Urban planning through artistic lenses, public engagement strategies, and critical heritage practices.

• Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Sustainability
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Dr. Giulia Priora is an Assistant Professor and Vice Dean at NOVA School of Law, Lisbon , where she teaches Intellectual Property Law, Legal Research Methodologies, and Legal Analysis. As Director of the NOVA IPSI Knowledge Centre , she coordinates research projects at the intersection of IP Law and Sustainability. She holds a Doctorate in International Business Law from Central European University and Master's degrees in Law from Turin, Münster, and Torino. 2022–2024: Visiting Professor at Vytautas Magnus University 2023–2025: Visiting Professor at Universitat d'Alacant Her research spans Intellectual Property Law , Copyright Law , and Sustainability , with recent focus on AI, media pluralism, and cultural heritage. Publications since 2019 include 26 research outputs and 30 activities. She received the Annual Reviewer Award (2022), ATRIP Essay Competition (2020), and BILETA Research Award (2021). Giulia Priora actively participates in academic conferences and workshops, including the 2024 CLAx event on AI training materials and the NOVA IPSI Annual Lecture. Her work addresses legal challenges in AI, EU broadcasting, and sovereign functions, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across European institutions. She mentors PhD students and serves as a jury member for EU-related research evaluations.

Annekatrin BockView profile

Professor

• Media Research
• Digitalization of Education
• Educational Media
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Annekatrin Bock is a Professor of Media Research with a focus on the Digitalization of Education at the University of Vechta, where she also leads the Medienkompetenzzentrum Vechta. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences and specializes in the intersection of media, communication, and educational research. Her career includes significant roles at the Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsmedien | Georg-Eckert-Institut in Braunschweig, where she led the 'Medien in der Schule' research team, and teaching positions at TU Braunschweig, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, and the University of Cologne. Her research interests include media research, digital transformation in education, datafication of schools, Open Educational Resources (OER), ethnographic classroom studies, and critical app studies. She investigates how digital technologies reshape teaching, learning, and institutional cultures, particularly during and after the pandemic. Her methodological expertise lies in qualitative and ethnographic approaches, with a focus on observational data and sociotechnical walkthroughs. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward critical digital education, examining how data, algorithms, and platforms influence educational practices. Her work spans from theoretical critiques of sharing culture in OER to empirical studies on mobile media use in schools and digital textbook transformation. She emphasizes equity, agency, and participatory design in digital learning environments. Scientific awards: None explicitly mentioned. Bock has supervised and collaborated on multiple research projects funded by the Volkswagen Foundation, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture, and the Hasso Plattner Institute. These projects include ETIC (Education, Technology and Inequality after Corona), DATAFIED, LernDiWa, and Schools in the Cloud. She mentors students and offers thesis topics in action research, AI in education, and media-pedagogical concept development. She actively contributes to public discourse through keynotes and workshops on AI, digital learning, and educational futures. She is involved in several research teams and labs, most notably the Medienkompetenzzentrum Vechta and collaborative ethnographic research groups with institutions like the Georg-Eckert-Institut and Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Her collaborative network includes scholars such as Felicitas Macgilchrist, Kerstin Rabenstein, and Nadine Wagener-Böck.

Leo KrasnozhonView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy of Governance
• Public Choice Economics
• Economic Development of Ukraine and Eastern Europe
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Leo Krasnozhon is an Associate Professor of Economics and holder of the Dr. John V. Connor Professorship in Economics and Finance at the College of Business at Loyola University New Orleans. He earned his PhD in Economics from George Mason University MA in Economics from Clark University BA in Economics from Kharkiv State University (Ukraine) . His research focuses on the political economy of governance , public choice economics , and the economic development of Ukraine and Eastern Europe . He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent work analyzing interstate conflicts, institutional transitions, and educational innovations. His popular media contributions include PBS NewsHour , Forbes , World Politics Review , and Kyiv Post . Scientific awards include the 2013 Best Educational Paper award from the Association of Private Enterprise Education SSRN Top Ten download list for Economics Educator eJournal (2013, 2018, 2020) . He advises the Loyola Economics Club , which hosts 12 annual events, and has co-authored studies with students like Pedro Benitez and David Simpson . His work has been cited over 93 times, and he serves as a referee for journals including Southern Economic Journal and Review of Austrian Economics .

André Barata NascimentoView profile

Professor

• Social and Political Philosophy
• Existentialism
• Phenomenology
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André Barata Nascimento is a Full Professor at the University of Beira Interior (UBI), where he has taught since 2002 and currently serves as President of the Faculty of Arts and Letters. His academic journey began with a PhD in Contemporary Philosophy from the University of Lisbon (2004), and he has coordinated PhD programs in both Philosophy (2017-2023) and Political Science (2012-2019) at UBI. He leads the Praxis Research Unit - Center for Philosophy, Politics and Culture (2020-2021; 2023-present) and has held leadership roles in the Portuguese Philosophy Society and Ibero-American networks for political and philosophical research. Education: PhD in Contemporary Philosophy (University of Lisbon, 2004) Barata's research spans social and political philosophy , existential and phenomenological thought , with specific focus on the politics of time and space , political ecology , and phenomenology of relationships and places . His recent work explores the ethical implications of temporal disconnection and the critique of neoliberal structures through philosophical frameworks. His scientific contributions include 15 recent publications analyzing themes like intersubjectivity, precariousness, and the intersection of ethics with political theory. Notable awards include the D.Dinis/Agostinho da Silva Award (1998) , and he has advised numerous PhD candidates, such as Sónia Filipa da Silva Santos Lourenço and Carolina Ferreira Baptista, on topics ranging from degrowth to Sartrean clinical applications.

Nate ChambersView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Large Language Models
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Nate Chambers is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the United States Naval Academy (USNA), where he also serves as Co-Director of the Center for High Performance Computing. His research spans natural language processing, machine learning, and the understanding of events and commonsense reasoning in large language models. He has received significant recognition, including the 2020 Faculty Award for Excellence in Research at USNA and a Best Paper Award at the WNUT Workshop. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University (2011) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Rochester (2003) B.S. in Computer Science, University of Rochester (2002) Research Interests Nate Chambers focuses on advancing the field of natural language processing through innovative applications of machine learning. His work delves into how large language models can understand and reason about events, temporal dependencies, and commonsense knowledge. He is particularly interested in adversarial inputs to these models and their implications for cybersecurity and ethical AI, especially in combating human trafficking . Teaching and Mentorship At USNA, Nate teaches courses such as Natural Language Processing and Data Science and Programming . He is actively involved in curriculum development, having contributed to the new Data Science major. He welcomes undergraduate students interested in research topics ranging from large language model semantics to information extraction. Leadership and Service Chair of the USNA Committee on Generative AI Organizer for the Summer Faculty Workshop on Generative AI Chair of the Data Science Electives Committee

Kristina De VoeView profile

Lecturer

• Information Literacy and Instruction
• Open Educational Practices
• Scholarly and Scientific Communication
• +6 more

Kristina De Voe is a Lecturer at the San José State University School of Information and the English & Communication Librarian at Temple University, where she provides research, instructional, and collection development services. She leads the library’s Open Education Group and manages the Textbook Affordability Project (TAP), one of the longest-running OER incentive programs in academia. San José State University – Lecturer, School of Information (2025–present) Temple University – English & Communication Librarian (2006–present) Her educational background includes: M.L.I.S., Kent State University, 2005 M.A. in English Studies (Rhetoric & Composition), The Ohio State University, 2001 B.A. in English and History (Double Major), St. Cloud State University, 1999 (summa cum laude) Kristina’s research and teaching focus on advancing information literacy, open educational practices, scholarly communication, and addressing mis/disinformation. She is deeply committed to educational equity through OER and open pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on critical engagement with information sources and copyright literacy. Her recent publications reflect a consistent trend in open education, information literacy in journalism and digital environments, and student empowerment through open knowledge platforms like Wikipedia. Themes include critical data literacy, public domain education, and the role of libraries in promoting textbook affordability and equitable access to knowledge. Kristina has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as Chair of the Literatures in English Section (LES) of ACRL and contributing to national framework documents. She is active in Affordable Learning PA, advocating for textbook affordability across Pennsylvania. She has advised and contributed to collaborative research projects and publications, though no formal advisees are listed. Her grant and initiative leadership includes the TAP program and open education consultations at Temple University. Kristina leads the Open Education Group at Temple University, fostering campus-wide collaboration on OER adoption and open pedagogy. She also co-manages initiatives related to scholarly communication and information literacy instruction within her liaison areas.

• Formal Methods
• Functional Programming
• Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP)
• +7 more

Dr. Andrew Butterfield is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. He serves as Head of the Foundations and Methods Group and actively contributes to Lero: the Irish Software Research Centre. His research focuses on Formal Methods and Functional Programming, particularly the Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP) paradigm, with applications in clinical pathways, medical device software, and spacecraft operating systems. Current research includes developing UTP theories for shared-variable concurrency, rely/guarantee reasoning, and separation logic in collaboration with Jim Woodcock. He also explores Process Modelling Language (PML) semantics with John Noll and Anila Mjeda. His contributions feature proof-assistance tools like UTP2 Theorem Prover, UTP Calculator, and ReasonEq implemented in Haskell. Andrew leads funded projects such as ESA's RTEMS-SMP (2019) and SFI's FMHIDA (2016-2020). Past projects encompass formal verification of separation kernels, Handel-C language semantics, and NAND flash memory models. He has taught courses in Formal Methods, Functional Programming, and Concurrency, while serving on editorial and program committees including Formal Aspects of Computing.

Eduardo ZambranoView profile

Professor

• Welfare Economics
• Human Development
• Game Theory
• +7 more

Professor Eduardo Zambrano of the Department of Economics at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a leading academic in Welfare Economics, Human Development measurement, Game Theory, and Political Economy. His research has been presented at over 25 international conferences and 25 university seminars globally. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Latin American Economic Review and has consulted for the United Nations Development Programme on human development indices redesign. Recipient of a three-year Economics NSF grant (2023) for econometrics of inequality-sensitive treatment effects Expertise spans Game Theory , Decision Theory , and General Equilibrium Theory His publications cover Human Development Index methodology, energy policy measurement, organ allocation mechanisms , and monetary economics . While no formal awards are documented, his research has established him as a key international contributor to welfare economics and social choice theory.

• Open Data
• Data Quality
• Knowledge Graphs
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Dr. Sebastian Neumaier is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of IT Security Research within the Department of Computer Science and Security at University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten . He focuses on open data ecosystems, knowledge graphs, and semantic web technologies. Research Interests : Open Data Quality and Governance Knowledge Graph Construction Data Security and Usage Control Semantic Web Standards Smart City Data Infrastructure Publication Trends (2015–2025) span open data quality assessment, knowledge graph applications, cybersecurity in data spaces, and semantic data labeling. Key subfields include license compliance, spatio-temporal data systems, and decentralized dataset exchange architectures. Education : PhD (2019) – Semantic Enrichment of Open Data Master's Thesis – Data Intelligence BSc – Computer Science Labs & Projects : Core contributor to ADEQUATe platform for open data quality Co-developer of DALICC as a service for license clearance Active in data space policy frameworks Participant in EU digital product passport initiatives

Ehud KalaiView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Mathematical Economics
• Social Choice Theory
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Ehud Kalai is a Professor at Northwestern University , specifically within the Kellogg School of Management and the Department of Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences . Since 1975, he has held various academic positions, including the James J. O'Connor Distinguished Professor of Decision and Game Sciences (2001–present) and The Charles E. Morrison Professor of Decision Sciences (1982–2001). Education PhD in Mathematics and Statistics, Cornell University (1972) MS in Mathematics and Statistics, Cornell University (1971) AB in Mathematics, University of California Berkeley (1967) Kalai is a pioneering figure in game theory , with significant contributions to cooperative and non-cooperative games, bargaining solutions, and equilibrium analysis. His work bridges economics, computer science, and social choice theory, focusing on structural robustness in large games and rational learning models. His recent research trends emphasize Bayesian games , strategic complexity , and computational game theory , reflecting interdisciplinary applications in economics and computer science. Scientific Awards Prize in Game Theory (Game Theory Society) Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2012) Fellow, Econometric Society Honorary Doctorate, University of Paris (2010) Kalai founded the Game Theory Society with Robert Aumann and served as its president (2003–2006). He also established the Kellogg Center for Game Theory and Economic Behavior and the Nancy L. Schwartz Lecture Series .