Dr. Chao Fang is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool and holds concurrent roles as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centre for Death and Society (CDAS), University of Bath, and Honorary Research Associate at University College London's Institute of Education. His work focuses on ageing, bereavement, death studies, and social policy with cross-cultural perspectives. Fang completed his PhD in Sociology at the University of Bath (2018), MA in Philosophy and Cultural Studies at Hokkaido University (2014), and BA in Japanese Language at Dalian University (2010). Research interests include multidimensional aspects of ageing, death and dying, qualitative methods, and international collaborations across China, Japan, and Europe. He coordinates the Centre for Ageing and the Life Course and leads transnational research networks on end-of-life care and social policy in the Pacific region. Recent projects include studies on emotional loneliness in retirement communities and tiredness of life in older populations. Active collaborations with institutions in Belgium, China, Japan, and the UK Recipient of UK industry funding for cross-cultural research Prominent contributor to public discourse on ageing anxiety and celebrity grief His 38+ research outputs include peer-reviewed articles in Social Science and Medicine and Innovation in Aging , addressing topics like palliative care in China and post-COVID health inequalities.
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.
Dr. Tom Friedetzky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. His research focuses on distributed algorithms, probabilistic methods, and load balancing in distributed systems. He has contributed to theoretical advancements in population protocols, self-stabilizing systems, and algorithmic game theory. His work often intersects with applications in peer-to-peer systems, storage networks, and consensus mechanisms. Key research interests include: Distributed Algorithms and Load Balancing Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic Methods Selfish Reallocation Processes in Distributed Systems Population Protocols and Consensus Algorithms Recent work emphasizes time-space trade-offs in population protocols, exact majority consensus, and efficient data distribution in cloud environments. His publications span conferences such as PODC, ICALP, and SPAA, and journals including Distributed Computing and Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing. He supervises postgraduate students David Kutner and Henry Austin. His research has been applied to practical systems like peer-to-peer networks and large-scale storage solutions, leveraging theoretical foundations to address real-world scalability challenges.
Thomas Roemer is a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at MIT Sloan School of Management and Executive Director of the Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) Program since 2014. His research focuses on the intersection of engineering and management, particularly in product development, inventory theory, and supply chain optimization. He previously held positions at UC San Diego Rady School of Management (2006–2014), where he co-founded the Architecture-based Enterprise Systems Engineering (AESE) Program and earned multiple teaching awards. Roemer holds a Diplom-Ingenieur from Technische Universität Berlin and a PhD from UCLA Anderson School of Management. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in global operations, with notable contributions to inventory models, scheduling algorithms, and dispersed product development methodologies. Recent LGO partnerships with Blue Origin and NextEra Energy reflect his industry engagement. He teaches executive education courses on supply chain strategy and operations management, emphasizing MIT’s ‘technology clockspeed’ framework for optimizing global networks. Key awards include the Robert N. Noyce Assistant Professor title (MIT, 2000–2006) and UCSD’s ‘Outstanding Faculty Teaching’ award (2009).
Benedict Bunting is a Doctoral Student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, concurrently serving as a College Lecturer. He is affiliated with St John's College and Keble College. His research focuses on programming languages, formal semantics, and theoretical computer science, particularly in areas such as algorithmic game semantics and concurrency theory. Bunting's work explores foundational aspects of programming languages through operational and denotational approaches. Supervisor: Andrzej Murawski His research themes include state and control mechanisms in programming languages, nested data structures, and the application of game semantics to program equivalence. He has published at leading conferences such as the ACM/IEEE Symposium on Logic in Computer Science (LICS).
Prof. Ronny Baierl serves as Professor of Key Qualifications at Dresden University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Business Administration since 2017, concurrently holding roles as Chairman of the Examination Board and supervisor for university cooperation with New Uzbekistan University. Previously, he was Professor of Business Administration at SRH University of Applied Sciences Berlin (2013-2017) and held positions at University of St. Gallen and WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, with practical experience in management consultancies and automotive sector. His research centers on innovation-oriented management and entrepreneurial thinking, with specific expertise in entrepreneurship education (particularly digital environments), service management, team composition dynamics, and competence development frameworks. He investigates social interaction's impact on entrepreneurial intentions among hearing-impaired populations and analyzes coopetition dynamics in corporate venture capital. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on social/inclusive entrepreneurship with recurring emphasis on deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. His work integrates entrepreneurial team decision-making studies with network attribute analysis in corporate innovation contexts, frequently employing conjoint analysis and meta-study methodologies across interdisciplinary boundaries. Scientific Awards : No awards or fellowships were specified in available documentation. Advising and Grants Thesis Supervision : Actively guides bachelor's/master's theses on innovation management, business development, and competence frameworks with empirical survey requirements for advanced work Student Support System : Enforces strict timelines including 24-hour email responses, two-week recommendation preparation, and four-week paper corrections Project Leadership : Directed Center for Interdisciplinary Education (2017-2025) and managed Convictus UG consultancy (2016-2025), indicating substantial project funding oversight Labs and Teams : Former director of Dresden University's Center for Interdisciplinary Education (2017-2025) and SRH Berlin's Institute for Service Management (2016-2018), with active international collaborations including New Uzbekistan University and Sapienza University of Rome.
TL Hill serves as Teaching Professor in the Management Department at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management, concurrently directing the Translational Research Center and Fox Management Consulting. His experiential teaching approach features live client projects (exceeding 500 engagements), nonprofit governance courses, and executive workshops that bridge academic theory with real-world business challenges across undergraduate and graduate programs. Hill's research integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications in organization design, governance, social legitimacy, and political risk resilience. His dual focus spans innovation through social networks and action-oriented studies of experiential education, social impact, and social venture management. This work manifests in over 35 peer-reviewed publications and editorial board service for the Academy of Management Review, emphasizing translational impact where academic insights directly inform business practice. Analysis of Hill's 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant thematic clusters: competency development in MBA capstone courses (examining skill transfer and career impact), political risk navigation for multinational enterprises (particularly during events like the Arab Spring), and emerging technology applications in international business (including blockchain solutions for trade governance). His collaborative research consistently addresses practitioner-relevant problems while advancing theoretical understanding in strategic management. Hill has not been listed with any scientific awards in the provided information. Through experiential courses like the MBA capstone and nonprofit governance class, Hill mentors students via live client engagements rather than traditional doctoral advising. His leadership in the Translational Research Center facilitates community partnerships where students develop business competencies through real-world problem-solving, though specific research grants aren't documented in the source materials. The centers under his direction function as innovation incubators connecting academic resources with industry and nonprofit challenges. Hill's operational leadership of the Translational Research Center and Fox Management Consulting creates structured pathways for knowledge transfer between academia and practice. These units coordinate over 500 client projects annually, enabling students to apply strategic management concepts while generating actionable insights for community partners across sectors including arts organizations, social ventures, and multinational corporations.
Dr. Harish Sarma Krishnamoorthy serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Houston, College of Engineering. He holds concurrent roles as Associate Director of the PEMSEC Consortium and Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2015), Texas A&M University B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2008), National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India His research focuses on high-density power conversion systems with particular emphasis on solid-state transformers for renewable energy integration, machine learning-driven health analytics for power electronics, and converter solutions for extreme environments in aerospace, defense, and subsea applications. Current projects include NSF CAREER-funded work on Edge Intelligence for power converters and DOE ARPA-E OPEN 2021 Mini-PulPS initiative for pulsed power systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in GaN HEMT reliability testing, resonant circuit breaker topologies, and multiport energy routers for hybrid renewable-oil & gas systems. His work spans converter design for 5G communication, NMR metrology, and electric aircraft propulsion architectures. NSF CAREER Award recipient (2023) IEEE PELS Young Professional Exceptional Service Award OTC Emerging Leader recognition (2022) GE 6-Sigma Green Belt Certification Best Presentation Awards at IEEE APEC He teaches graduate courses on power converters, modeling, and renewable energy systems while leading industry-funded research programs with applications in electric vehicles, data centers, and offshore energy systems.
Martin S. Flaherty serves as Leitner Family Professor of International Human Rights Law and Founding Co-Director of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham University School of Law. He holds concurrent positions as Visiting Professor at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor, and teaches at Columbia Law School and Barnard College. His extensive career includes clerkships with Justice Byron R. White of the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Judge John Gibbons of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Flaherty's educational background includes a B.A. summa cum laude from Princeton University, an M.A. and M.Phil. with distinction from Yale University (in history), and a J.D. from Columbia Law School where he served as Book Reviews and Articles Editor of the Columbia Law Review. His research spans constitutional law and history, international human rights, and foreign relations law. Flaherty examines the intersection of judicial power and international affairs, advocating for robust judicial review in foreign policy matters. His work critically analyzes U.S. constitutional interpretation through historical lenses while addressing contemporary human rights challenges in authoritarian regimes and post-colonial contexts. Recent scholarship focuses on Hong Kong's autonomy, drone warfare legality, and academic responsibility in authoritarian states. His publications reveal a consistent focus on constitutional interpretation in foreign affairs, historical analysis of legal doctrines, and human rights protection mechanisms. Key trends include challenging executive power essentialism, examining judicial globalization, and addressing the practical implementation of international human rights standards in domestic legal systems. President of the American Association of the International Commission of Jurists Member of the Council on Foreign Relations Legal Expert Advisor at the Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly Flaherty directs the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice, leading human rights missions to Northern Ireland, Turkey, Hong Kong, Mexico, Malaysia, Kenya, Romania, and China. His advocacy work with Human Rights First and the New York City Bar Association demonstrates significant engagement with practical human rights implementation. His research has been supported by institutional affiliations and publication in premier law journals, though specific grant details aren't provided in the source material. As Founding Co-Director of the Leitner Center, Flaherty oversees a multidisciplinary team focused on international human rights advocacy and education. The Center conducts field missions, produces policy reports, and collaborates with global human rights organizations. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical human rights interventions through this institutional framework.
Pan Hui is Chair Professor of Computational Media and Arts at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he serves as Director of the Center for Metaverse and Computational Creativity and HKUST-DT Systems and Media Laboratory. He concurrently holds the Nokia Chair in Data Science position at the University of Helsinki. His interdisciplinary research spans ubiquitous computing, mobile systems, and social networks. Research interests focus on: Data-driven systems design for mobile/cloud platforms Immersive human-data interaction through AR/VR Social network analysis using big data analytics Energy-efficient mobile computing architectures Publications show strong focus on augmented reality systems, cloud computing optimization, and human-computer interaction, with recent work advancing real-time visualization and low-latency tracking techniques. Awards and honors include: Fellowship in Royal Academy of Engineering (2020) Membership in Academia Europaea (2019) IEEE Fellow (2018) ACM Distinguished Scientist (2016) Leads multiple research initiatives including H2O (Hong Kong-Helsinki Oasis for Innovation) and supervises doctoral students working on metaverse technologies. Directs laboratories focusing on systems/media integration and computational creativity.
Dr. Ngoc Nha Vi Tran is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She holds a PhD from UiT and was a visiting scholar at Rutgers University, USA. Her research focuses on high-performance and energy-efficient computing, machine learning, and bioinformatics. She is a member of the NORA.startup Steering Group and leads the Arctic Green Computing Group. Education: PhD in Computer Science (UiT), M.Sc. in Software Engineering via Erasmus Mundus (Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden & Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany). Research interests include energy-efficient algorithms, bioinformatics tools (e.g., vCOMBAT), and applications of machine learning in healthcare and robotics. She teaches courses such as INF-2200 Computer Architecture, INF-2900 Software Engineering, and INF-2202 Concurrent Programming. Her work spans computational models for antibiotic target-binding, runtime energy optimization (REOH framework), and power models for embedded systems (RTHpower/ICE). She contributed to the EXCESS project on energy-efficient computing systems. Labs/Teams: Arctic Green Computing Group, EXCESS consortium.
Jeannette M. Wing is a prominent academic and researcher in computer science. She holds the positions of Executive Vice President for Research, Avanessians Director of the Data Science Institute, and Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University. Additionally, she is a Consulting Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on trustworthy AI, privacy, security, and foundational aspects of computing. She has held leadership roles, including Department Head of CMU's Computer Science Department and Assistant Director of the NSF's CISE Directorate. Wing's education includes a Ph.D. (1983), S.M. (1979), and S.B. (1979) in Computer Science from MIT. She has authored over 150 publications, including influential works on computational thinking and trustworthy systems. Her leadership in initiatives like the Data Science Institute emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact. Awards include the PROSE Award for her book Data Science in Context . Her service spans editorial boards (e.g., Communications of the ACM ), advisory roles (e.g., DARPA ISAT), and governance (e.g., National Academies). Wing's vision bridges technical innovation with ethical and societal considerations, shaping future directions in computing and data science.
Tom Henzinger is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), leading the Tom Henzinger Group. His research focuses on formal methods to enhance software quality, addressing challenges in concurrent systems, real-time and embedded systems, quantum computing, neural networks, and biochemical reaction networks. He has advised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to advancements in these fields. His work emphasizes mathematical rigor in software analysis and verification. Current projects include VAMOS (Middleware for best-effort third-party monitoring) and SPyCoDe (Semantic and Cryptographic Foundations of Security and Privacy by Compositional Design). Past projects involved model checking and runtime verification techniques. Research interests span concurrent software synthesis, quantitative modeling of reactive systems, predictability of real-time systems, and formal methods applied to quantum computation and neural networks. He is also engaged in exploring hardware-optimal solutions for quantum algorithms. Administrative Assistant Ksenja Harpprecht supports the group. Courses taught include 'Formalisms Every Computer Scientist Should Know,' focusing on logics, automata, and semantics. The group hosts regular seminars, such as the Tuesday group seminar and the Wednesday joint formal methods seminar with TU Wien's FORSYTE group.
Théo Blanc is a PhD researcher at the Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN) within the Faculty of Science at the University of Neuchâtel. He concurrently serves as a visiting scientist at the Environmental Isotopes Group of eawag (Dübendorf). His research focuses on surface water-groundwater interactions, hydrogeological tracers, and riverbed clogging dynamics. Blanc holds a Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences from ETH Zurich (2015–2018) and a Master's in Hydrogeology and Geothermal Energy from the University of Neuchâtel (2019–2022). His work integrates experimental approaches such as in-situ column experiments and novel gas tracer technologies (e.g., helium and dissolved gases) with advanced numerical modeling. Key contributions include development of silicone membrane-based gas tracer systems and microbial cytometry techniques for subsurface flow analysis. Recent studies have explored the impacts of river engineering projects on hydrological systems and flood dynamics using portable spectrometry tools like miniRUEDI. Blanc teaches as a course assistant in the General Geology (Bachelor) and Geological Modeling (Master) programs. His research outputs emphasize tracer-based methodologies and their application in understanding complex hydrological processes. He actively collaborates with the Hydrogeological Processes Group and the Environmental Isotopes Group, focusing on advancing field instrumentation and model-data integration techniques.
Dr Jonathan Leader Maynard is a Senior Lecturer in International Politics at King’s College London’s Department of Political Economy, Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He concurrently serves as a Parliamentary Academic Fellow at the UK House of Commons International Affairs Unit. Previously, he held positions at the University of Oxford, including Rank-Manning Junior Research Fellow (2013-2015) and Departmental Lecturer in International Relations (2015-2020). His research focuses on ideology’s role in armed conflict, genocide, state terror, and extremist politics. Key areas include ethical dimensions of political violence, methodological debates in political theory, and contemporary ideological dynamics. His 2022 book Ideology and Mass Killing examines radicalized security politics in genocides, while co-editing the Routledge Handbook of Ideology and International Relations synthesizes global ideological analysis frameworks. Publications span American Journal of Political Science , Journal of Peace Research , and British Journal of Political Science , addressing topics from idealization in political theory to dehumanization research trends. His work bridges political theory, conflict studies, and ethical analysis. He supervises PhDs on genocide studies, political ideology, extremism, and ethical violence frameworks. Active in research groups like the Political Economy of Peace and Conflict and Global South Research Group, he explores non-European perspectives and conflict resolution strategies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates political science, philosophy, and cognitive science methodologies.
