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Juan E. GilbertView profile

Professor

• Human-Centered Computing
• Electronic Voting Systems
• Broadening Participation in Computing
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Juan E. Gilbert is the Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and Chair of Computer & Information Science & Engineering at the University of Florida. His pioneering research in human-centered computing focuses on electronic voting systems, broadening participation in computing, and AI fairness. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Cincinnati (2000) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Cincinnati (1995) B.S. in Systems Analysis, Miami University (1991) Gilbert's research develops accessible technologies that address societal challenges, including transparent voting systems and equitable AI frameworks. Recent projects explore culturally-relevant computing pedagogies and bias mitigation in predictive policing algorithms. Publications demonstrate sustained innovation in voting system security and HCI, with emerging focus on algorithmic fairness in healthcare and criminal justice applications. Recent articles frequently employ mixed-methods approaches combining technical innovation with social impact evaluation. Awards & Honors: National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2022) Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024) Fellow, IEEE (2023) Fellow, ACM (2018) ACM SIGCHI Social Impact Award (2021) UF Innovate Invention of the Year (2021) Research Leadership: NSF Grant: Language Across Cultures (2021-2024) ARC Discovery Project: Minds in Skilled Performance (2017-2023) Current supervision of doctoral students in HCC and computing education

Ja-Nae DuaneView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Ethics
• Telemedicine
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Ja-Nae Duane is the Academic Director of PRIME and a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at Brown University's School of Engineering. She focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human behavior, with a particular emphasis on digital ethics, blockchain governance, and the impact of AI on society. Her work spans user experience design, telemedicine innovations, and socio-technical systems analysis. Education and Affiliations: Her academic background includes a connection to the Mariinsky Theater Young Singers Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Boston University Opera Institute in 2003, though details about formal degrees are not explicitly stated. Research Interests: Dr. Duane's research explores how technology shapes human interactions and ethical considerations. Key areas include analyzing dark patterns in social media, developing frameworks for ethical UX design, and studying telehealth dynamics. Her work also delves into blockchain's political and economic implications and the societal transformations driven by AI. Articles Trends: Her recent publications highlight a focus on digital ethics, emerging technologies like generative AI, and the practical applications of blockchain. She consistently examines user experience challenges in telemedicine and the evolution of dark patterns, reflecting a commitment to understanding technology's dual role in empowering and manipulating users. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided texts. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned here. As the Academic Director of PRIME, her role likely involves educational leadership rather than direct student advising. PRIME’s mission, though unspecified, may align with interdisciplinary engineering initiatives. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with Brown University’s School of Engineering, but specific lab or team names are not included in the text. PRIME’s activities may form part of her collaborative environment.

• Cancer Prevention
• Public Health
• Health Behavior Change
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Tracey Brown is a Researcher at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, where she holds a PhD focused on preventing cancer disparities through electronic signposting. She currently serves as a Postgraduate Researcher (2024–present) and previously held roles including Senior Research Associate at UEA (2012–2024) and Senior Research Associate at the Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre (2008–2010). Her academic background includes a BSc (Hons.) Biology from the University of Nottingham (1998), an MMedSci in Human Nutrition from the University of Sheffield (1999), and Registered Nutritionist certification (2002). Her research interests emphasize lifestyle change to optimize health and well-being, with expertise in consumer food choices, dietary change, diabetes management, smoking relapse prevention, and systematic reviews. Key projects include the BabyBreathe Trial (funded by NIHR) to prevent postpartum smoking relapse and the OptiMine project (Cancer Research UK) optimizing electronic health record mining for cancer prevention. Tracey has contributed to over 37 research outputs, including studies on neonatal smoking cessation interventions, pandemic health behavior adaptation, and fluid intake effects on pneumonia mortality in older adults. She collaborates across disciplines to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3).

• Industrial Engineering
• Engineering Education
• Production and Inventory Control
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Bonnie Sue Boardman is a Professor of Instruction in the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering department at The University of Texas at Arlington, where she has served since September 1999. Her expertise spans industrial engineering education, production systems, and learning analytics innovation. Dr. Boardman holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville (1997), an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University (1992), a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas Fayetteville (1991), and an M.S. in Learning Analytics from UT Arlington (2023). Her research centers on Engineering Education , focusing on curriculum development for transfer students and freshmen through game-based learning like Factorio simulations. She pioneers Learning Analytics applications to enhance teaching effectiveness while advancing Production and Inventory Control methodologies via agent-based modeling and supply chain optimization. Dr. Boardman's 20-year publication record reveals consistent innovation in engineering pedagogy, evolving from scheduling algorithms to modern learning analytics and simulation-based instruction, with recent work emphasizing participatory modeling for complex logistics systems. Her accolades include the UTA Outstanding Assessment Practitioner Award (2020), Provost’s Teaching Excellence Award (2008), and five consecutive Outstanding Academic Advisor nominations (2014-2018). NSF CAREER Grant : $532,585 Co-PI for crowd logistics modeling (2021-2026) NSF RET Site : $520,456 Co-PI for hazard mitigation education (2008-2012) Internal Grants : $8,000+ from UTA for educational innovation projects As IMSE Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Chair since 1999 and NAE Grand Challenges Proposal Coordinator, she shapes engineering education through systemic curriculum development and student success initiatives.

• Business Analytics
• Machine Learning
• Sentiment Analysis
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Dr. Sumali Conlon is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Mississippi's School of Business Administration, within the Department of Marketing, Analytics and Professional Sales. She holds a B.A. in Statistics from Thammasat University (1980), an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska at Kearney (1985), and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology (1990). Her research focuses on Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Sentiment Analysis, and Natural Language Processing applications in knowledge management and decision support systems. She serves as an associate editor for Expert Systems with Applications and Intelligent Systems with Applications , and sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Computer Information Systems . Dr. Conlon teaches courses such as MIS 309 (Management Information Systems) and MIS 408 (Database Management for Business Analytics). Her work bridges technical domains like NLP with business applications, including green supply chain analysis, health recommender systems, and employee satisfaction modeling. Her research has been published in journals like Decision Support Systems , Omega , and JASIST . Her academic contributions include developing frameworks for text mining, automated financial information extraction, and multilingual business intelligence systems. She has explored innovation trends in technology companies and the impact of cognitive responses in online communities. Despite no listed awards or grants, her extensive editorial roles and prolific publication record reflect her influence in information systems research. Dr. Conlon's research emphasizes practical applications of analytics, such as predicting stock performance via customer sentiment analysis and optimizing supply chain sustainability. Her work often addresses challenges in unstructured data processing and cross-lingual knowledge management.

Anteneh AyansoView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• E-Government
• Data Privacy
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Anteneh Ayanso is the Department Chair and Professor of Information Systems at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. His academic role combines leadership in the Finance, Operations and Information Systems Department with research and teaching expertise in information systems and technology-driven business solutions. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including E-Government development, data privacy, artificial intelligence in retail, social network analysis, and ICT policy. Notable contributions include studies on technology provider networks, media sentiment impacts on housing markets, and healthcare system efficiency. Ayanso has published extensively in top-tier journals, with recent work addressing pandemic-era economic resilience, AI applications in retail performance, and multi-dimensional bias analysis in language models. His work bridges technology adoption, public policy, and business strategy. He has collaborated on projects involving healthcare technology, social media analytics, and global ICT development indices. His applied research emphasizes practical solutions for organizations and governments navigating digital transformation challenges.

Tom GarnerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Extended Reality (XR) Technologies
• Auditory Perception Theory
• Psychophysiological Data Collection
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Dr Tom Garner is a Senior Lecturer in Interactive Technologies at Sheffield Hallam University and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC). He holds a BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, and PhD. His research focuses on auditory perception theory, extended reality (XR) technologies for training, and psychophysiological data collection methods. Teaching responsibilities include courses like BSc Computer Science for Games and modules such as Virtual Reality Development. Key projects include the ACCOMPLICE military training system (funded by DASA) and the DentaSIM dental training simulator. He has collaborated with organizations like BAFTA, DSTL, and Epic Games. Education: BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, PhD Research Centres: CENTRIC, Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Industry and Innovation Research Institute His work spans serious games, VR/AR applications, and biofeedback systems. Notable publications include How the World Listens (Routledge, 2022) and contributions to the Oxford Handbook of Sound & Imagination. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Current research explores asymmetric multiplayer XR systems, gesture-based interaction, and real-time psychophysiological monitoring. He supervises PhD students in HCI theory, XR platform development, and UX methodologies.

Morgan PriceView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical information systems
• Primary care informatics
• Clinical decision support
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Dr. Morgan Price is Associate Professor in UBC's Faculty of Medicine (Department of Family Practice) and Adjunct Professor at University of Victoria. As a practicing physician and researcher, he bridges clinical practice with informatics innovation. Research focuses on: EMR adoption and optimization Clinical decision support systems Patient-centered health records Primary care workflow integration Medication management systems His work investigates design and implementation of information systems that enhance primary care delivery and patient engagement. Current projects explore consumer-oriented health technologies and decision support for chronic disease management. Dr. Price maintains clinical practice serving underserved populations in Victoria, informing his research with frontline healthcare experience.

Janelle ApplequistView profile

Associate Professor

• Advertising
• Pharmaceutical Advertising
• Health Communication
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Janelle Applequist is a tenured Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations at the University of South Florida's Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications. She holds leadership roles as Director of Internships, Concentration Head for Integrated Public Relations and Advertising, and Associate Director of the Center for Sustainable Democracy in the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges advertising and patient-centered health communication, with a focus on pharmaceutical advertising, clinical trial recruitment, and health policy. Ph.D. in Mass Communications (Penn State University) M.A. in Media Studies (Penn State University) B.A. in Journalism (Penn State University), minor in Psychology Dr. Applequist is a transdisciplinary researcher specializing in mixed-methods approaches, particularly qualitative methodologies. Her primary work investigates pharmaceutical advertising's impact on patient cognition and the concept of 'pharmaceutical fetishism' in media discourse. Secondary research explores health communication intersections with physician engagement, policy adoption, and rare disease recruitment strategies. She has secured over $62 million in research funding, including NIH grants. Recent publications analyze maternal health disparities, FDA policy engagement, and media framing of public health crises. Articles span topics like clinical trial implementation, social media advocacy, and health equity in Medicaid reimbursement. Outstanding Book Award, NCA Communication and Sport Division Bill Eadie Distinguished Award (2023), NCA Applied Communication Division Kopenhaver Center Fellowship American Academy of Advertising Fellowship As an Academic Consultant to the FDA's Patient Engagement Advisory Committee since 2019, she advises on clinical trial design and patient communication. She has led message design for six international rare disease trials and is a co-investigator on the $45.732 million NIH-funded PACT study for Alzheimer's prevention. Her work appears in journals like Annals of Family Medicine and Journal of Health Communication.

Matthew GobeyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Policy Analysis
• Health Policy and Governance
• Taxation Policy
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Dr Matthew Gobey is a Senior Lecturer in the Finance and Economics Department at the Faculty of Business and Law, Manchester Metropolitan University . His research combines pluralist economics with econometric analysis to examine policy across taxation, health governance, AI applications, and environmental economics. He serves as Programme Leader for the MSc Economic and Financial Analysis and teaches Quantitative Modelling , Policy Evaluation , and Financial Economics using Stata for real-world analysis. Education: PhD in Development Economics (University of Dundee/Ninewells Hospital) MSc in Public Health (University of Dundee, MRC-funded) MSc in Development Economics (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London) BSc in Applied Economics (University of East London) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (University of Wales Cardiff) His research focuses on health policy governance , market institutions in global contexts , and taxation policy , including work on Integrated Care Systems in the NHS and ecolabel effectiveness. Recent studies investigate AI applications in cancer diagnostics and health economics. He has secured external funding from the University of Dundee, Medical Research Council, and Department for Education for projects evaluating Shared Lives initiatives, Staying Close Projects, and health workforce recruitment. His scientific awards include PhD funding and MRC support for informatics research. Professional Roles: External Examiner (University of the West of England, 2014–2019) Internal Examiner for multiple PhD candidates Independent Chair for doctoral viva voce examinations

T. RavichandranView profile

Professor

• Digital Strategy
• Digital Platforms
• Supply Chain Management
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T. Ravichandran is a Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Engineering and serves as an associated faculty member in the School of Science's IT program. He teaches graduate and doctoral courses at RPI and periodically in top Asian and European business schools, integrating a global perspective into his pedagogy. His research explores digital strategies, supply chain transformations, and IT-driven competitive dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Southern Illinois University, PG Diploma from National Productivity Council, India, B.E. in Production Engineering from University of Madras Research Grants: Funded by NSF (USA) and Ministry of Education (Singapore) Research Focus: Ravichandran investigates how digitization reshapes firms, markets, and industries through lenses like digital platforms, network structures, and outsourcing. His work spans disciplines including Information Systems, Strategic Management, and Technology Management, with methodological diversity from empirical studies to system dynamics models. Editorial Roles: Senior Editor of MIS Quarterly, Department Editor for IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Associate Editor for Information Systems Research Scientific Recognition: Recipient of multiple best paper awards across ICIS, HICSS, and the Academy of Management. His 2010 work won dual accolades from AIS and Information Systems Research. Teaching: Courses on Managing Digitization & Transformation and Supply Chain Capstone Labs: Affiliated with the Institute for Data Exploration and Applications (IDEA)

• Banking and Finance
• Risk Management
• Fintech
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Dr. Mohamed Nurullah is an Associate Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics at Kingston Business School, Kingston University. He serves as Doctoral Programme Coordinator and member of the Faculty's Research Degrees Committee. With a PhD from Cass Business School, he has led the development of postgraduate programs such as MSc Banking and Finance and MSc Investment and Financial Risk Management, achieving high student quality and employment outcomes. He has revalidated all postgraduate programs in his department and held visiting positions at Glasgow University, Westminster University, and City University. Prior roles include Chief Examiner for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and external examiner for UK PhDs. His expertise spans banking, risk management, fintech, Islamic finance, and regulatory governance. He actively supervises doctoral students in areas like capital budgeting, integrated reporting, and financial regulation. Research interests include financial innovation, sustainability reporting, and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on emerging markets such as India and Sri Lanka. His publications analyze topics ranging from carbon performance impacts to post-pandemic industry recovery. He balances academic leadership with practical contributions to financial education and policy.

• Deep Learning
• Data Mining
• Medical Image Analysis
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Dr. Daqing Chen is a Senior Lecturer in Data Science at London South Bank University (LSBU), serving as Deputy Head of the Division of Computer Science and Informatics and Course Director for the MSc Data Science program. His expertise spans deep learning algorithms, data mining, and AI applications in fields like medical diagnostics, lip-reading systems, and business intelligence. He holds a PhD in Automatic Control Engineering (1990-1993) and has held academic and research roles at institutions including Xidian University and the University of Nantes. His work addresses challenges in high-dimensional data embedding, UAV target tracking, and healthcare technology. Research Interests: Deep learning for lip-reading and silent speech recognition Data visualization and manifold learning techniques Medical image analysis and healthcare analytics AI-driven business intelligence solutions Autonomous systems and UAV motion planning Recent Projects: Smart Technology for Fighting Zika-Virus Epidemics (UK-Brazil collaboration) Big Data analytics for the London Borough of Lambeth Consumer-centric business intelligence for online retailers Teaching Responsibilities include Data Mining and Big Data Analytics modules. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and innovation in healthcare.

Sameline GrimsgaardView profile

Professor

• Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Obesity
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Sameline Grimsgaard is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She leads the Tromsø Study, a long-term population-based epidemiological research project, and the RESTART-project, focusing on lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular health. She holds a 20% adjunct role as a research advisor at the University Hospital of Northern Norway (UNN). Her research emphasizes cardiovascular disease risk factors, obesity, and physical activity, with particular attention to public health implications in aging populations. Education: MD, MPH, PhD. Affiliations: UiT (Primary), UNN (20%). Research Interests: Her work spans clinical trials (e.g., ACUFLASH study on menopausal hot flashes), nutritional epidemiology, and lifestyle interventions. She has pioneered studies on postprandial triglycerides, anthropometric measures in cardiometabolic risk assessment, and digital health tools like consumer activity trackers for population surveillance. Publications: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on obesity, cardiovascular risk, and intervention methodologies. Recent work includes validation of national health registers for stroke diagnosis accuracy and the feasibility of complex lifestyle interventions for older adults. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator of Tromsø Study (since 1974) and RESTART RCT. Funded projects include studies on neighborhood health behaviors and biological health disparities linked to education. Labs/Teams: Leads the Tromsø Study team and collaborates with UNN on translational research. Active in the MORGAM Project for cardiovascular risk stratification.

Gary L. KrepsView profile

Professor

• Health Communication
• Health Promotion
• Health Equity
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Gary L. Kreps is a Distinguished University Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at George Mason University's School of Communication. His academic roles include teaching courses on health communication, risk communication, and organizational communication. He previously served as the Founding Chief of the Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) and held leadership positions at Hofstra University, UNLV, and other institutions. His research focuses on health communication strategies to reduce health risks and promote equity, including global initiatives like the INSIGHTS Program in over 15 countries. He leads studies on suicide prevention for transgender teens, health literacy during the pandemic, and crisis communication during hurricanes Fiona and Ian. Dr. Kreps has authored over 580 publications and received prestigious awards such as the Outstanding Health Communication Scholar Award (NCA) and the Gerald M. Phillips Distinguished Applied Communication Scholar Award. He advises international health agencies like the NIH, CDC, and WHO, and collaborates on global health projects through partnerships with institutions worldwide. Education: BA & MA from University of Colorado, PhD from University of Southern California Grants/Funding: NIH, CDC, NSF, RWJF, and international grants for INSIGHTS Program and suicide prevention research Key Projects: Global HINTS surveys, GALA advocacy program, Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax He mentors numerous PhD students in health communication and advises on federal initiatives like FDA Risk Communication and CDC's National Health Communication Conference.