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Patricia LagoView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Architecture
• Sustainable Software
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Patricia Lago is a Full Professor of Software Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), leading the Software and Sustainability (S2) research group in the Computer Science Department. She directs the VU Digital Sustainability Center (DiSC) and has pioneered initiatives like the Green Lab, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to address software sustainability. Her roles include director of the Master of Information Sciences and co-founder of the Green IT Master’s track. Her research focuses on software architecture, sustainability, energy efficiency, and ethical software design. She chairs the ICT4S conference and serves on steering committees for IEEE ICSA and ECSA. Key projects include Innoguard (Hybrid Intelligence for Cyber-Physical Systems) and uDevOps (Microservice Quality Assurance). Awards include Best Paper Awards (2016, 2019, 2022) and the Distinguished Open Artifact Award (2024). She contributes to journals like IEEE Software and Journal of Systems and Software , emphasizing sustainability and ethical practices in software engineering.

Bahram AssadianView profile

Research Fellow

• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Philosophy of Language
• Metaphysics
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Dr Bahram Assadian is a UKRI Postdoctoral Fellow and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Leeds' School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science. His research focuses on philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of language, and metaphysics, with special emphasis on structuralism, abstractionism, and the metaphysics of abstract objects. Prior positions include roles at the University of Turin, Bristol, and Amsterdam. He earned his PhD from Birkbeck College London (2016), advised by Keith Hossack, Øystein Linnebo, and Ian Rumfitt. Research interests include mathematical structuralism, singular reference in mathematics, vagueness, and indeterminacy. His work addresses foundational questions about mathematical ontology, reference mechanisms, and semantic presuppositions. Key contributions explore the nature of mathematical objects as structural positions and challenges to referential indeterminacy. Scientific Awards: UKRI Postdoctoral Fellowship (Horizon Europe), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Advising and grants: No direct student supervision details provided, though his fellowships imply sustained research funding. Active in international academic networks across Europe. Maintains a research blog ( bahramassadian.com ) detailing ongoing projects. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Theoretical Philosophy at Leeds, collaborating on projects blending logic, language, and metaphysics.

Georgios PortokalidisView profile

Research Professor

• Systems Security
• Binary Analysis
• Software Hardening
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Georgios Portokalidis is an Associate Research Professor at IMDEA Software Institute and Visiting Research Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology. He leads research in software systems security with focus on binary analysis, software hardening, and operating system security. His research develops practical defenses against software vulnerabilities through techniques like binary debloating, system call filtering, and hardware-assisted security. Current projects explore Rust language security, processor-assisted protection mechanisms, and vulnerability mitigation through code reduction. Publication trends show evolution from foundational binary analysis to applied security hardening, with recent emphasis on Rust security, hardware-assisted defenses, and real-world system protection. Work demonstrates consistent focus on practical, deployable security solutions. He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, currently mentoring researchers at IMDEA. His group investigates binary analysis, software debloating, and system hardening techniques. Major grants include DARPA YFA (2021-2023) and ONR funding (2017-2022) supporting adaptive binary debloating research. Leads the systems security research group at IMDEA Software Institute, collaborating with international partners. Maintains active research partnerships and regularly contributes to top security conferences as program committee member.

Kristopher MicinskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Programming Languages
• Static Analysis
• Formal Methods
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Kristopher Micinski is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Syracuse University. His research focuses on scalable program analysis, static analysis, and formal methods applied to computer security and privacy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and a BS in Computer Engineering from Michigan State University. Education: PhD, Computer Science, University of Maryland at College Park BS, Computer Engineering, Michigan State University Research Interests: His work bridges theory and application of program analyses, emphasizing scalable static analysis frameworks, Datalog optimization for distributed systems, and security applications. Recent efforts include GPU-accelerated Datalog engines and large-scale malware analysis pipelines like Assemblage. Grants & Projects: NSF PPoSS Large: $1M grant for declarative analytics DARPA V-SPELLS: $400K for legacy software optimization Assemblage: $350K DoD grant for malware classification Teaching: He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on programming languages (CIS352) and formal methods (CIS700), with materials publicly available on YouTube.

Feras SaadView profile

Assistant Professor

• Probabilistic Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Programming Languages
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Feras Saad is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the Principles of Programming and Artificial Intelligence groups. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2022, where his dissertations on probabilistic programming systems earned him the George M. Sprowls PhD Thesis Award and Charles & Jennifer Johnson MEng Thesis Award. His research focuses on developing scalable computing systems for probabilistic modeling and inference, integrating ideas from programming languages and probabilistic AI. Key research themes include probabilistic programming languages, automated probabilistic model discovery, statistical estimation and testing, random sampling algorithms, and applications in science and engineering. His lab explores new techniques to improve reasoning systems through automation, accuracy, and scale. Dr. Saad has published extensively in top venues including PLDI, POPL, ICML, and Nature Communications. His work spans foundational computational questions to practical software systems for probabilistic inference. Research trends show consistent focus on bridging theoretical computer science with practical applications in probabilistic modeling, with recent advances in random sampling algorithms and probabilistic programming systems. Awards and honors include: George M. Sprowls PhD Thesis Award in Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making (2023) Charles & Jennifer Johnson MEng Thesis Award in Computer Science (2017) Editor's Highlight for Nature Communications paper (2024) He currently advises graduate students Gaurav Arya and Thomas Draper in the Probabilistic Computing Systems Lab. His research is supported by software libraries including GenSQL, BayesNF, and SPPL that enable practical applications across scientific domains.

Matthias MeckelView profile

Senior Lecturer

• e-Business Strategies
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• Online Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Matthias Meckel is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences at Constructor University. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Central Lancashire, including Principal Lecturer (2020-2023), Senior Lecturer (2007-2020), and Lecturer (2004-2007). His research focuses on e-business strategies for SMEs, organizational technology adoption barriers, and survey methodology. He holds a PhD in e-business strategies for SMEs from the University of Central Lancashire, alongside an MSc in Business Administration with IT (Distinction) and a Diplom-Informatiker (FH) degree. His research interests include digital transformation frameworks for SMEs, healthcare information systems, and cross-channel survey techniques. Notable work includes developing a hospital resource management system using real-time data and analyzing organizational barriers in e-Banking adoption. His publications span journals like Strategic Change and conferences such as the International Conference on Systems and Informatics. Teaching expertise spans business management, information systems, and technology strategy. He has advised numerous projects on SME digitalization and contributed to academic events globally. Currently based at Constructor University's Bremen campus, he continues advancing knowledge in business innovation and technology adoption.

Athina DimopoulouView profile

Lecturer

• Legal History
• Ancient Greek Law
• Roman Law
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Athina Dimopoulou is a Lecturer at the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Legal History with a focus on Ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine law. She holds a PhD from the University of Paris-II Panthéon-Assas (1997) and has conducted advanced studies in Legal Papyrology and Epigraphy at Sorbonne and Greek institutions. Currently, she serves in the University’s Directorate of International and Public Relations, leading NKUA’s participation as work package leader on mobility in the CIVIS European Universities Alliance. She is also Vice President of the Greek Society of Legal History and contributes to academic publications like the Revue Internationale des Droits de l’Antiquité (RIDA). Her research explores legal frameworks of ancient and Byzantine societies, emphasizing socio-political dynamics such as political violence in Lesbos, water rights in Roman provinces, and the interplay between legal texts and everyday practices. Key interests include the evolution of legal systems, municipal governance, and the preservation of legal heritage through epigraphic and papyrological evidence. She actively trains law students for the International Roman Law Moot Court Competition and serves as a judge in these events. Dr. Dimopoulou has received the prestigious 'Récompense attribuée aux meilleures thèses' (1997) for her doctoral work. Her publications span monographs on Roman law’s modern relevance, legal structures in Lesbos across eras, and Byzantine legal sources. She has lectured globally, including at Harvard, Oxford, and Bologna, and collaborates internationally on legal history projects.

Ella HaigView profile

Associate Professor

• Intelligent Systems
• User Modelling and Personalisation
• Data Mining
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Ella Haig is an Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Portsmouth, UK, affiliated with the School of Computing within the Faculty of Technology. She is also a member of the Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre, Future of Law, Innovation and Technology Research Centre, and Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science from Birkbeck College (University of London), an MSc in Learning Technologies from the National College of Ireland, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from the University of Portsmouth. Her research focuses on Intelligent Systems, User Modelling, Data Mining, and Decision Support, with notable contributions to emotion recognition, machine learning, and educational data mining. Ella has published over 140 works, including articles on multimodal emotion detection and comparative analyses of AI models like GPT-3 and BERT. She actively contributes to conferences, such as the IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence and the International Conference on Educational Data Mining. Ella has secured grants totaling over £235,000 for projects like the KTP Citizens Advice initiative, exploring technology solutions for public services. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing education and innovation. Notable achievements include a 2023 Best Paper Award for her research on multimodal emotion recognition systems.

• Economic Inequality
• Poverty Studies
• Development Economics
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Francisco H. G. Ferreira is the Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies and Director of the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a PhD in Economics from LSE and has extensive experience in academia and international organizations. Previously, he served at the World Bank as Chief Economist for Africa, Senior Advisor in the Research Department, and Lead Economist in the Development Research Group. His research focuses on economic inequality, poverty measurement, and development in Latin America. He has authored numerous influential papers and received awards like the Richard Stone Prize and Kendrick Prize. Ferreira also serves as President of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) and is affiliated with institutions such as the Stone Center (CUNY) and IZA (Bonn). Education: B.Sc. in Economics (International Trade and Development), LSE (1987–1990) M.Sc. in Economics, LSE (1990–1991) Ph.D. in Economics, LSE (1992–1996) Research Interests: Ferreira’s work examines inequality dynamics, poverty reduction strategies, and their implications for policy. His studies often emphasize Latin America, exploring historical trends, intergenerational mobility, and the role of institutions. He analyzes global economic disparities and their measurement challenges, contributing to debates on growth, meritocracy, and social justice. Key Themes in Articles: His recent publications address income inequality measurement, inherited inequality mechanisms, global mobility patterns, and the impact of institutions like the World Bank. He critiques data reliability in inequality assessments and advocates for nuanced policy approaches. Awards: Richard Stone Prize in Applied Econometrics Kendrick Prize (International Association for Research in Income and Wealth) Grants/Advising: Ferreira has led World Bank projects and advised on poverty and inequality units. His academic leadership at LSE’s International Inequalities Institute drives collaborative research on global disparities. Labs/Teams: He directs the International Inequalities Institute, fostering interdisciplinary research on inequality drivers and solutions.

Louise McDonaldView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Twentieth Century Women's Literature
• Victorian Literature-Film Adaptations
• Gender Politics
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Louise McDonald is a Senior Lecturer in English at Newman University's Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies. She earned her BA and MA from the University of Birmingham, followed by a PGCE and PhD from Leicester University. Specializes in twentieth century women’s literature , particularly middlebrow fiction Pioneer in Victorian literature-to-film adaptations analysis Published a landmark monograph on Clemence Dane in 2020 Teaches modules on Victorian Gothic , American cultural identity , and film reading Administrator for the Middlebrow Network Her research focuses on gender politics in female middlebrow writing (1900-1950) and screen adaptations of Victorian literature . She supervises PhD/MRes students in Victorian literature and culture while contributing to foundation humanities education. Key publications include Clemence Dane: Forgotten Feminist Writer of the Inter-war Years (Routledge, 2020) and multiple entries in The Literary Encyclopedia. She presented at major conferences at the University of London and University of Chester, exploring topics like domestic conservatism in Dane's work and submerged sexualities in Edwardian fiction .

Edmund HayesView profile

Researcher

• Early Islamic History
• Shiʿi Islamic Studies
• Social and Political Dynamics in Medieval Islam
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Edmund Hayes is a postdoctoral researcher at Leiden University and a faculty member at Radboud University Nijmegen. His research focuses on early Islamic history, particularly the history of Shiʿi groups and opposition movements within the Islamic empire. He examines the intersection of intellectual developments with social and political dynamics, with a current emphasis on the institutional evolution of Twelver Shiʿism during the Occultation period. Hayes' work challenges traditional historiographical frameworks by analyzing socio-political processes behind doctrinal formations and the role of financial-sacral institutions in maintaining communal coherence. His academic contributions include analyses of key texts like the khums demand letter attributed to Imam al-Jawād, the role of the Imamate's agents post-874 CE, and the socio-legal boundaries shaped by Imami fiscal practices. He has organized conferences on topics like excommunication in late antiquity and early Islamicate societies, reflecting his interest in transregional connections and religious boundary-making. Hayes’ publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Al-Masāq , Islamic Law and Society , and Annales islamologiques , alongside reviews of seminal works on Shiʿi origins and doctrinal controversies. His doctoral dissertation, Agents of the Hidden Imam , provides a groundbreaking analysis of the Occultation doctrine’s institutional underpinnings. Despite his prolific output, the text does not mention awards or grants, though his active conference participation signals academic leadership in his field.

Suzanne RivardView profile

Professor

• Information Technology Management
• Risk Management
• Business Process Transformation
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Suzanne Rivard is a Full Professor at HEC Montréal since 1978 and holder of the Chair in Strategic Management of Information Technology. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2005) and recipient of the 2017 Grand Prize for excellence in research, she specializes in IT strategy, risk management, and outsourcing dynamics. Her work explores institutional frameworks in IS development, organizational agility through IT, and user resistance during digital transformations. Her research interests focus on theorizing emerging technologies, dynamic capabilities in IT governance, and the interplay between organizational identity and IT implementation. Notable contributions include models for IT outsourcing success, risk management frameworks, and analyses of post-merger IS integration challenges. Her honorary PhD from Aix-Marseille Université (2016) underscores her international academic influence. Rivard’s articles span 40+ years, emphasizing theory-building methodologies and practical applications of IT strategy. Recent works address post-breach user behavior, conceptual leaps in literature reviews, and native theories for emerging technologies. She consistently bridges academic rigor with real-world organizational challenges. Key Awards: Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2005), Grand Prize for Research Excellence (2017) Professional Roles: Chair in Strategic IT Management, Leading Research on Offshore Outsourcing and Project Risk Research Themes: IT Project Risk, Outsourcing Governance, Organizational Agility, User Resistance

Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez AlonsoView profile

Professor

• Spanish Literature
• Literary Theory
• Comparative Literature
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Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonso is a Professor at the Universidad de Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities within the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature . Her academic work focuses on critical discourse analysis and contemporary Spanish theater studies. Doctoral thesis: El discurso crítico sobre el teatro del franquismo a la transición (1966-1982) Research group: History and Epistemology of Literary Theory Research Interests span: Spanish Literature and Francoist Memory Comparative Dramaturgical Analysis Post-Transition Theater Evolution Critical Discourse Theory Publication Trends over the last decade reveal deep engagement with: Memory and Trauma in Spanish Theater Metaphorical Language in Performance Transatlantic Cultural Exchange Body Politics under Censorship

Thomas BryerView profile

Professor

• Public Administration
• Community-Engaged Education
• Citizen Participation
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Thomas Bryer is a Pegasus Professor (UCF's highest honor) in the School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, since 2007. He has led multiple initiatives including directing the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management, UCF Downtown's Community-Engaged Scholarship program, and the Master of Nonprofit Management program. Currently co-chairs the Center for Social and Civic Prosperity. His expertise spans public administration theory, civic engagement, and international governance. Education: PhD from University of Southern California, MPA from George Washington University, BA from American University Research focuses on democratic practices in education, citizen participation strategies, and the role of universities in fostering civic health. Notable work includes frameworks for government-social entrepreneurship collaboration, analysis of emigration factors in post-Soviet states, and social media's impact on governance. Has authored/edited 10 books and secured over $4M in grants. Awards include Fulbright Scholar (Lithuania, 2015-2017) and Fulbright Specialist (Russia, 2018). His teaching emphasizes bridging theory/practice through service-learning and community partnerships. Recent projects explore civic engagement in divisive environments and pandemic-era labor policy.

Yunhua LuoView profile

Professor

• Finite Element Method
• Computational Mechanics
• Composite Materials
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Dr. Yunhua Luo is a Professor & Associate Head (Graduate Program) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba (Price Faculty of Engineering). His expertise lies in computational mechanics, finite element methods, and biomechanical modeling. He holds a PhD from Stockholm, Sweden (1999), a Licentiate (MSc) from Stockholm (1997), and a B.Eng. from Beijing, China (1985). His research focuses on three core areas: Development of advanced finite element methods for composite materials Multilevel biomechanical modeling of bone strength and hip fracture mechanisms Mechanistic analysis of brain injury and helmet design optimization Over 30 years of academic progression includes roles from Research Associate (2000–2006) to full Professor (2019–present). His recent publications (2022–2025) emphasize voxel-based modeling, osteoporotic fracture risk prediction, and helmet performance evaluation. Current research seeks MSc/PhD students in computational micromechanics.