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David SarpongView profile

Professor

• Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Technology Management
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Professor David Sarpong is a leading academic in Strategy and Organisation at Aston Business School, part of Aston University's College of Business and Social Sciences. He currently serves as Head of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department and Director of Research for the Marketing and Strategy Subject Group. His research focuses on strategy-as-practice, relationalism, innovation management, and temporality in organizational processes. He holds adjunct roles at KNUST Business School and Bristol Business School, and is actively involved in professional organizations like EURAM and CABS. His work employs qualitative methods including ethnographic interviews and microstoria approaches. Professional Activities: He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Strategy and Leadership, and on editorial boards for Technology Analysis & Strategic Management and European Management Journal. His external roles include UK Country Representative for EURAM and Board Membership at The Milestones Trust. He has held prior academic leadership positions at Brunel University London and visiting roles at HSE Moscow and University of KwaZulu-Natal. Research Interests: Prioritizes cross-level management problems using Heideggerian-Wittgensteinian frameworks. Key themes include second-order technology management, business tournament rituals, strategic foresight, and discursive practices in European cosmopolitan marketplaces. Methodologically innovative in combining narratives, digital datasets, and performative routines analysis. Collaborations: Active in global research networks with scholars across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Recent work addresses mining-industry partnerships, gender dynamics in extractive economies, and ethical dimensions of corporate governance. His research outputs number over 110 publications in top journals like Technovation and Journal of Business Research. Awards/Affiliations: Recognized through editorial leadership roles and visiting professorships. His research has policy implications for sustainable development, innovation ecosystems, and organizational resilience in global contexts.

Dan WhiteView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Fantasy Worldbuilding
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Dr. Dan White is a Senior Lecturer in Musicology at the Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Huddersfield. His research focuses on fantasy worldbuilding through music in film, theme parks, and transmedia contexts. As a member of the Centre for Research in Music and its Technologies, he explores cinematic sound design and audience emotional engagement with musical motifs. Specializes in fantasy film music analysis Expert in diegetic/non-diegetic sound dynamics Investigates nostalgia through musical cues Recent publications examine Harry Potter's musical universe, Jurassic Park's sonic environments, and Amazon's Rings of Power TV adaptations. His work contributes to understanding how music shapes immersive fictional worlds across multiple media platforms.

• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• Avionics Systems
• Wireless Communication
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René Jr Landry is a full Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ETS), Université du Québec, specializing in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), avionics, and wireless communication technologies. His academic journey includes a B.Ing. from Polytechnique Montréal, M.Sc. from University of Surrey (UK), and Ph.D. from SupAréo in Toulouse. He maintains active research leadership through two key laboratories: LASSENA (Laboratory of Space Technologies, Embedded Systems, Navigation and Avionics) and LACIME (Communications and Microelectronic Integration Laboratory). His research spans critical aerospace navigation domains including GNSS signal processing, inertial navigation systems, software-defined radio for avionics, radio frequency interference mitigation, and indoor positioning technologies. Landry's work addresses real-world challenges in satellite navigation robustness, precision positioning in urban/denied environments, and next-generation avionic system security. His current projects focus on blockchain-enhanced IoT security, AI-driven GNSS disruption analysis, and adaptive RF front-ends for multi-band avionics applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on resilient positioning systems through multi-constellation integration (particularly Iridium-NEXT), blockchain applications for navigation security, and explainable AI techniques for GNSS signal quality assessment. His work increasingly bridges traditional navigation engineering with cutting-edge security and machine learning paradigms. 2014 Prix d'excellence du c.a. pour les services à la collectivité Landry has supervised over 100 graduate students across doctoral, master's, and research projects since 2005, with current supervision extending through Summer 2025. His research funding supports multiple industry partnerships focused on avionics certification, software-defined radio implementations, and next-generation navigation systems. The LASSENA laboratory under his leadership develops certified avionic products from open-source SDR platforms and advances multi-sensor fusion techniques for challenging navigation environments. His research infrastructure includes specialized facilities for GNSS signal simulation, avionics hardware testing, and multi-sensor integration. Current work emphasizes flight-tested validation of RF front-end technologies, blockchain-secured navigation data, and real-time interference mitigation systems for aviation applications.

• Homomorphic Encryption
• Big Data Analysis
• Database Systems
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Hayato Yamana serves as Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and concurrently holds the position of Vice President for IT Promotion and Chief Information Officer since October 2020. His academic journey began with a Dr. Eng. degree from Waseda University in 1993, followed by positions at the Electrotechnical Laboratory of MITI, before joining Waseda University as Associate Professor in 2000 and becoming full Professor in 2005. He has held significant leadership roles including Director of the Database Society of Japan and the Information Processing Society of Japan, as well as Vice Chair of IEICE's Information and Communication Society. Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering (2005-Present) National Institute of Informatics, Visiting Professor (2005-Present) Waseda University, Vice President for IT Promotion (2020-Present) Deputy Chief Information Officer (2015-2020) His research spans homomorphic encryption, big data analysis, and computer architecture, with notable contributions in privacy-preserving computation, recommender systems, and secure data processing. His work bridges theoretical cryptography with practical applications in smart cities, healthcare, and e-commerce security. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on accelerating homomorphic encryption operations, improving recommendation system diversity, and developing novel authentication mechanisms. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on privacy-preserving technologies (particularly homomorphic encryption applications), innovative recommender system architectures, and biometric security solutions. His research group produces highly cited work at the intersection of cryptography, machine learning, and systems security, with practical implementations in real-world scenarios including smart grids, e-commerce, and healthcare. Fellow, Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ), 2020 Golden Core Award, IEEE Computer Society, 2018 Fellow, Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE), 2018 IBM Faculty Award, 2009 Multiple Best Paper Awards from IEICE, IPSJ, and ITE Yamana has secured substantial research funding for projects in homomorphic encryption, smart city infrastructure, and privacy-preserving systems. His leadership extends to advising numerous doctoral students and directing major research initiatives including the Smart Systems and Services Innovative Professional Education Program. He maintains active collaborations with industry partners through projects involving secure computation and data analytics. His research group operates at the forefront of secure computing, with specialized laboratories focused on homomorphic encryption acceleration, privacy-preserving machine learning, and secure mobile authentication. The team actively develops practical implementations of cryptographic protocols for real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and smart city infrastructure, bridging theoretical cryptography with deployable security solutions.

Jan WoudstraView profile

Professor

• History and theory of the modern movement in landscape architecture
• Landscape conservation
• Planting design
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Dr Jan Woudstra is an Honorary Professor at the University of Sheffield's School of Architecture and Landscape. With a PhD in Landscape Architecture from University College London and a background in landscape design, horticulture, and conservation, he has taught landscape architecture and history since 1995 and part-time at the Architectural Association School of Architecture from 1988-2005. Education: PhD, MA (Conservation), Dip Hort (Kew) Research Focus: History and theory of modern movement landscape architecture, planting design, hard landscape detailing, and international design trends Supervision: Claudia Leticia Martínez Velarde, Lei Gao, Kairan Li, Sang Jung Yoon, Vivienne Rose Parrott, Jijun Zhao, Manoochehr Salahi Moghadam, Hossein Donyavi, Sally O’Halloran Contact: j.woudstra@sheffield.ac.uk | Arts Tower, Floor 12, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN His research emphasizes landscape conservation, sustainability, and social equitability, with case studies on designers like Christopher Tunnard, Peter Shepheard, and Robert Marnock. He explores the tension between memory and innovation in historic landscapes. Recent publications address Buddhist pilgrimage sites, Scandinavian design, and historical planting techniques. Collaborations with Peter Blundell Jones and others analyze the interplay between architecture and landscape.

Unn RøynelandView profile

Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Multilingualism
• Dialectology
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Unn Røyneland is a Professor of Scandinavian Linguistics and Multilingualism at the University of Oslo 's Faculty of Humanities . She is affiliated with the Center for Multilingualism in Society Across the Lifespan (MultiLing) and has been a key figure in Norwegian language policy and standardization efforts, including the Nynorsk 2011 orthographic revision . Current Research Focus: Multilingual and multilectal practices on social media Dialect acquisition among migrants Dialect levelling and language attitudes Language and embodiment Multiethnolectal speech styles Language policy and planning Ongoing Projects: Multilectal Literacy in Education (2020-2025) (RCN-funded, Co-PI) Multilectal Practices on Social Media (2020) (with Øystein A. Vangsnes) Urban Talk and Text (MultiLing Core-group project, 2021) AquaAurora (2021, UiT The Arctic University of Norway) Her scholarly work spans 15+ years of research output, with recent publications analyzing: Language activism and social justice (2024) Multilingualism across the lifespan (2022) Migration-induced dialect acquisition (2020) Youth multilingual practices in digital spaces (2018) Nynorsk standardization processes (2016) Multiethnolectal speech patterns (2008-2010) As Co-Chief Editor of the LME Linguistic Minorities in Europe Online series at De Gruyter, she continues shaping academic discourse in multilingualism studies.

Zoran KalinicView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Systems
• Electronic Business
• Mobile Commerce
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Zoran Kalinic serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac, where he teaches Electronic Business since October 2012. Previously, he worked at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac from 1996 to 2005, and joined the Faculty of Economics in February 2005 as an assistant in Information Systems, later teaching Information Technology and Electronic Business from 2009 onward. Doctorate (2012): Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, specializing in information systems development and mobile communications Postgraduate studies: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac (completed with average grade of 10) Bachelor's degree: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Kragujevac (1996, average grade 9.43) Professor Kalinic's research focuses on digital transformation and its economic implications, with particular expertise in mobile commerce, electronic business systems, digital payment technologies, and consumer behavior in online environments. His work frequently employs advanced analytical methods including artificial neural networks, structural equation modeling, and hybrid analytical approaches to investigate technology adoption patterns and digital marketplace dynamics. He has conducted extensive research on Serbian digital markets, including studies on mobile payment systems, e-commerce development barriers, and real estate price prediction using AI techniques. His publication record demonstrates a clear progression from foundational technology acceptance research toward more complex analyses of digital ecosystems, with recent work examining influencer marketing effects on TikTok, biometric payment systems, and gig economy measurement in Serbia. The integration of artificial intelligence methodologies with traditional consumer behavior theories represents a distinctive feature of his scholarly approach. Professor Kalinic maintains active international academic engagement through short study visits to institutions including the University of Udine, Vienna University of Economics, University of Maribor, Krakow University of Economics, Coventry University, Polytechnic of Turin, and Comenius University in Bratislava. He spent six weeks at the University of Maribor in 2007 through a Tempus IMG grant and served as a visiting lecturer at the Krakow University of Economics in 2012. Author/co-author of over 60 papers in international and domestic journals and conferences Participant in multiple scientific research and professional projects Recipient of academic awards during studies from University, Faculty, Ministry of Science and Technology of Serbia, Embassy of Norway, WUS-Austria, Zastava-Yugo Automobiles, and Kragujevac City Assembly His professional development includes a month-long visit to the Faculty of Informatics at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastian (2004) and ongoing collaboration with regional and European academic institutions. Professor Kalinic's research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the Serbian and Western Balkan digital economy context.

Dominik WermkeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Security
• Human-Centered Security
• Software Supply Chain Security
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Dominik Wermke serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University. He is affiliated with multiple research entities including the Secure Computing Institute (SCI), the Wolfpack Security and Privacy Research (WSPR) Lab, and the Secure Software Supply Chain Center (S3C2). His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Leibniz University Hannover (2023) M.Sc. from Saarland University (2016) B.Sc. from Saarland University (2015) Wermke's research focuses on computer security with emphasis on human-centered security, examining how security mechanisms align with software professionals' and end users' needs, practices, and limitations. His work employs mixed-methods approaches including interviews, user studies, surveys, and large-scale ecosystem analyses to identify behavioral patterns and systemic risks in secure software development. His expertise spans cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and user experience with particular focus on software supply chain security and open source ecosystems. His publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing software supply chain security challenges through empirical studies of developer practices, trust mechanisms in open source communities, and reproducible builds. Recent work increasingly examines the human factors in security implementations, with publications appearing in top venues including IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, ACM CCS, and NDSS. His notable recognition includes: Distinguished Paper Award at the 43rd IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (2022) Wermke actively mentors students interested in security research, with his lab focusing on empirical security studies that bridge technical and human aspects of software security. His research has been supported through institutional affiliations with NC State's security research centers which provide infrastructure for large-scale security ecosystem analyses. He maintains active collaborations with researchers at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security and other institutions, evidenced by multi-institutional publications. His current research agenda continues to explore security challenges in modern software development practices with particular attention to supply chain vulnerabilities and trust mechanisms in distributed development environments.

Sam EmaminejadView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Wearable Technology
• Microfluidics
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Sam Emaminejad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on developing advanced wearable bioelectronic systems for continuous, noninvasive health monitoring and personalized therapeutics. Key Research Areas: Biomarker detection via flexible sensors Microfluidic and ferrobotic systems Stress and drug level monitoring Biodegradable and breathable wearable materials Recent Trends: Analysis of sweat and interstitial fluids using microneedles, aerogel skins, and programmable microfluidics. Machine learning integration for physiological evaluation is prominent. Awards & Collaborations: While specific awards aren't listed, he collaborates with major UCLA Health and Engineering faculty, including Ali Khademhosseini and Dino Di Carlo, on projects funded by NIH T32 grants and institutional fellowship programs. Grants & Labs: Leads projects in NIH-funded wearable sensor research, including the development of autonomous systems for cystic fibrosis and glucose monitoring. His lab explores ferrobotic swarms and hydrogel-based interfaces for clinical and consumer applications.

• Gendered History of Medicine
• Therapeutic Cultures
• Recovery Movements
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Trysh Travis is an Associate Professor of Women’s Studies at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on the gendered history of medicine, therapeutic cultures, and recovery movements. She earned an MA from the Bread Loaf School of English and a PhD in American Studies from Yale University. Her work has been supported by the Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She co-founded the translational humanities project Points with UF colleague Joseph Spillane and serves as Managing Editor Emerita. Key publications include The Language of the Heart: Twelve-Step Recovery from Alcoholics Anonymous to Oprah Winfrey (2009) and co-editing Rethinking Therapeutic Culture (2016). Her articles explore topics ranging from opioid treatment legacies to feminist critiques of drug policy. Education: PhD in American Studies (Yale University), MA in English (Bread Loaf School of English) Grants: Mellon Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities Key Projects: Co-founder of Points blog, author/co-editor of influential books on recovery culture Travis’s research bridges literary history and cultural analysis, emphasizing intersections of gender, medicine, and therapeutic practices. Her work critiques historical and contemporary recovery narratives, interrogating how therapeutic frameworks shape identities and social norms. Recent scholarship addresses opioid policy legacies and the role of whiteness in cultural discourse.

Hassan KhanView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Security
• Applied Machine Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Hassan Khan is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph's School of Computer Science, with research spanning security, systems, and human-computer interaction (HCI). He is a member of the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI). Research Interests: His work focuses on improving AI-driven mobile security systems through human-in-the-loop evaluations, addressing vulnerabilities in continuous authentication, shoulder surfing, and privacy in enterprise/repair settings. He explores how users interact with security mechanisms and designs interfaces to enhance usability. Scientific Recognition: He has received the NSERC Early Career Researcher Award and a NSERC Discovery Grant, with media coverage in outlets like Time Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and New Scientist. Teaching: Khan teaches courses such as Computer Security Foundations and Advanced Penetration Testing, emphasizing practical cybersecurity and AI systems architecture.

Cheng ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Wearable Technology
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Cheng Zhang is an Associate Professor (with Tenure) in Information Science and a Field Member in Computer Science at Cornell University. He directs the Smart Computer Interfaces for Future Interaction (SciFi) Lab , focusing on integrating human-centered AI with advanced sensing technologies to empower everyday wearables. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology (2020) M.S. in Software Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences B.S. in Software Engineering, Nankai University His research examines how to solicit information on and around the human body to address real-world challenges in interaction, health sensing, and activity recognition. He builds novel sensing systems spanning hardware prototypes, algorithm design (machine learning and physics-based modeling), and high-impact applications in accessibility and health. Article Trends : His recent work includes low-power, minimally intrusive wearables (e.g., EchoForce for muscle activity tracking, Ring-a-Pose for hand poses, SeamFit for smart clothing) using acoustic sensing and machine learning. The 15 most recent articles span 2025–2023, with applications in silent speech, authentication, and pose estimation. Scientific Awards : NSF CAREER Award Ubicomp 10-Year Impact Award Best Paper Honorable Mentions at ISWC’24 and ISWC’23 Advising : Mentored Ph.D. students like Ruidong Zhang (Qualcomm Fellowship recipient) and Ke Li, with research featured in Cornell Chronicle and IEEE Spectrum .

Salman DurraniView profile

Professor

• Internet of Things networks
• Satellite and UAV communications
• Machine learning for wireless communications
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Salman Durrani is a Professor and Associate Director Education at the School of Engineering, Australian National University. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Queensland and a BSc (First Class Honours) from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. His research spans Internet of Things networks, satellite/UAV communications, machine learning applications in wireless systems, early wildfire detection, and backscatter communications. Current projects focus on terahertz communication security, UAV-assisted networks, and IoT-based environmental monitoring. His recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on wireless security, terahertz technology optimization, UAV network design, and IoT applications for environmental protection. Technological innovations include novel beamforming techniques and lightweight authentication protocols. AI 2000 Internet of Things Most Influential Scholar (2020, 2022, 2023) IEEE ComSoc Asia Pacific Outstanding Paper Award (2016) Australian Council of Graduate Research Excellence Award (2019) ANU Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Supervision (2018) and Education (2012) He has supervised 15 PhD students to completion and secured $1.9M in research funding as chief investigator for six grants. Current projects include participation in the ANU Optus Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence.

Nathaniel B. JonesView profile

Associate Professor

• Ancient Greco-Roman Art
• Art Theory and Criticism
• Artistic Replication
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Nathaniel B. Jones is an Associate Professor of Art History and Archaeology and Director of Graduate Studies at Washington University. His work focuses on Greco-Roman art's intersections with social practice, theory, and aesthetics. He holds a PhD from Yale University (History of Art) and a BA from Grinnell College (Classics and Art History). Research emphasizes meta-pictorial reflections in Roman art, spatial-temporal dynamics, and art collection practices. Supported by institutions like the National Gallery of Art and the Institute for Advanced Study, his scholarship bridges ancient artistic practices with modern theoretical frameworks. Selected Awards: 2021 First Book Award (The Classical Association of the Middle West and South) for Painting, Ethics, and Aesthetics in Rome Teaching spans ancient Mediterranean visual culture, emphasizing critical analysis of material evidence. Courses include 'The Age of Augustus' and 'Pictorial Illusion in the Ancient Mediterranean.' Recent grants include Washington University's 'Literacies for Life' Faculty Engagement Grant (2023).

Ikjot SainiView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Automotive Systems
• Vehicular Networks
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Ikjot Saini is a Professor at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering, co-leading the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, Canada’s first organization addressing threats in connected transportation. Her research focuses on automotive cybersecurity, vehicular networks, and privacy-preserving technologies. She has supervised doctoral students Shiva Nejati and Kunj Dhonde, and contributed to courses in the University’s Continuing Education program, specializing in cybersecurity education for professionals. Her work includes pioneering studies on blockchain-based security for connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), machine learning-driven intrusion detection systems, and privacy-enhancing mechanisms like pseudonym-changing strategies. She has been recognized with the K.W. Michael Siu Award from the APMA Institute for Automotive Cybersecurity (2020). Saini’s research bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications, ensuring vehicles and infrastructure remain secure against evolving cyber threats. Her contributions span academic publications, industry partnerships, and policy recommendations, positioning her as a leader in vehicular cybersecurity. Ongoing projects emphasize eco-efficiency in cybersecurity solutions and adversarial modeling for privacy evaluation.