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• International Relations
• American Foreign Policy
• International Security
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Michael C. Desch is the Packey J. Dee Professor of Political Science and the Brian and Jeannelle Brady Family Director of the Notre Dame International Security Center at the University of Notre Dame. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Political Science, founding Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at Texas A&M University, and held roles in U.S. government agencies including the State Department and Congressional Research Service. Desch holds a B.A. (Honors) in Political Science from Marquette University (1982), an A.M. in International Relations (1984), and a Ph.D. in Political Science (1988) from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on international security, U.S. foreign policy, and civil-military relations, with notable works including Power and Military Effectiveness (2008) and Cult of the Irrelevant (2018). He critiques the disconnect between academic research and policy-making, emphasizing the need for relevance in social science. His articles address topics like U.S.-China relations, nuclear strategy, and the academic-policy divide. He has spoken at numerous conferences, including the American Political Science Association and the Atlantic Council, and has appeared on media outlets such as CNBC and Al Jazeera. Key Contributions: Over 100 scholarly articles, four authored books, and co-edited volumes on security studies and policy. Grants & Funding: Supported by institutions like the Carnegie Corporation and the Minerva Initiative. Labs/Teams: Leads the Notre Dame International Security Center, fostering interdisciplinary research on global security challenges.

France Winddance TwineView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Intersectionality
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France Winddance Twine is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), with affiliations at Cambridge University's Sociology of Reproduction research group. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and has held prior positions at Duke University and the University of Washington, where she founded the Latin American Studies unit in the Jackson School of International Studies. Her work focuses on intersectional analyses of race, gender, technology, and inequality, particularly through ethnographic and visual methodologies. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, UC Berkeley Key Research Areas: Racial literacy, queer reproduction, tech industry inequality, feminist science studies, visual sociology Twine's research bridges multiple disciplines, addressing global racial formations, digital labor markets, and anti-racist strategies. Her concept of 'racial literacy' emphasizes intellectual and cultural practices countering anti-Black racism. Recent work examines Silicon Valley's caste systems and barriers faced by women and minorities in tech. Awarded the 2020 ASA Race, Gender & Class Distinguished Career Award, she also secured a $225K Mellon Foundation grant for interdisciplinary seminars on migration and race. She founded UCSB's Technologies for Justice Lab, fostering collaborations between humanities/social sciences and STEM fields to advance equity in technology. Teaching includes courses on digital technologies, racial justice, and ethnographic methods. Her eleven authored/edited books include A White Side of Black Britain (2010) and Geek Girls: Inequality and Opportunity in Silicon Valley (2022).

Sandeep KumarView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Security
• Computer Networking
• Operating Systems
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Sandeep Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, College Station. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University (1995) and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (1985). His research focuses on computer security, networking, and system-level programming. Prior to academia, he worked in industry roles including at VMware in Palo Alto, CA. He currently teaches courses such as CSCE 313 (Introduction to Computer Systems) and CSCE 222 (Discrete Mathematics), emphasizing system software, networking, and cybersecurity. His teaching philosophy incorporates modern tools like GCP and Docker for practical learning. He advises students on technical projects but notes his non-tenure track role limits formal research supervision. Professional interests include curriculum design, educational technology, and bridging industry-academia gaps in cybersecurity. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Purdue University, 1995 M.S., Computer Science, University of Tennessee, 1987 B.Tech, Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi, 1985 Research Interests: Computer Security, Networking, Operating Systems Teaching: CSCE 313 (Computer Systems), CSCE 222 (Discrete Math), CSCE 111 (Java Programming) Industry Experience: VMware (Networking & Security), Former Googler Awards: Hagler Fellow (2023), Google GCP Educational Grants Dr. Kumar’s work emphasizes practical system-level programming and security, with contributions to intrusion detection systems and secure enterprise networks. His courses integrate modern tools like RustRover and Docker, reflecting industry standards. He actively engages with educational technology, including LaTeX-based lecture materials and Gradescope integration.

Joachim KruegerView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Game Theory
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Joachim Krueger is a Professor of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. He holds editorial roles at the Personality and Social Psychology Review and the American Journal of Psychology . His research focuses on social judgment, decision-making, and the intersection of cognitive psychology with behavioral economics and organizational behavior. Key themes include self-perception, intergroup relations, free will belief paradoxes, and the volunteer’s dilemma. Dr. Krueger earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (1988) and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin before joining Brown in 1991. He teaches courses on psychology in business, happiness philosophy, and behavioral decision sciences. His work critiques positivist methodologies while exploring creativity, leadership, and the replication crisis in psychological research. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, Society for Experimental Social Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. His writings include books on social judgment, rationality, and happiness, alongside a Psychology Today blog. Krueger collaborates across disciplines, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to understanding human social behavior.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Integration
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Prof. Geert-Jan P.M. Houben is a Professor at Delft University of Technology's Web Information Systems Department within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on AI ethics, machine learning, data integration, and decision support systems. He has published over 165 works and supervised 24 students. Notable contributions include frameworks for meaningful human control in AI systems and methodologies for bias mitigation in data-driven systems. Editorial roles: Editor for CEUR-WS, Springer, and other publishers since 2012 Awards: Royal Honours from TU Delft (2025) Research emphasizes ethical AI, data engineering, and scalable systems. Recent work addresses AI governance, bias in analytics, and interactive data discovery in modern data ecosystems. He actively contributes to conferences like ACM Web Science and VLDB.

• Sociology of Environment and Territory
• Architectural Anthropology
• Digital Architecture
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Albena Kostadinova Yaneva is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Her academic work bridges Political and Social Sciences with Architecture , focusing on the Sociology of Environment and Territory . She teaches courses such as Academic Writing: 5 Exercises in Style , Innovation Studies , and Architecture, Society and Territory A . Research Areas : Sociological analysis of architectural practices, digital technologies in design, actor-network theory applications, and material culture. Teaching Roles : Course Instructor for PhD and Master's programs, emphasizing critical design, environmental sustainability, and urban sociology. Her recent publications explore themes like the impact of Zoom technologies on architectural collaboration, performative school buildings, and the role of models in design processes. Collaborative works include studies on graphene research labs and the interplay between science and urban development. She supervises PhD student Rayna Elena Razmilic Triantafilo, whose research focuses on architectural discourse platforms. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work engages with interdisciplinary methodologies, blending architectural anthropology and digital humanities to analyze contemporary design challenges.

Santosh AnagolView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Development
• Household Finance
• Financial Regulation
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Santosh Anagol is an Associate Professor in the Business Economics and Public Policy Department at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania . His research focuses on financial markets in emerging economies , with emphasis on household finance , regulatory policy , and behavioral economics . Ph.D. in Economics (Yale University, 2009) B.A. in Economics with Minor in Mathematics (Stanford University, 2002) Fulbright Scholar to India (2002-2003) Anagol’s research spans topics like: Indian mutual fund regulation , including commission reforms and investor behavior Life insurance agent incentives and product mis-selling Endowment effects in IPO lotteries Consanguineous marriage impacts on genetic variation Political economy of elections via the 'runner-up effect' Economic returns of livestock in rural India His recent publications analyze: Global genetic patterns linked to marriage practices Investor responses to randomized IPO gains Regulatory impacts on mutual fund flows Scientific awards include: Fulbright Scholarship Wharton Teaching Excellence Award (2018-2019) Teaching focuses on: BEPP2030 - Business in Global Political Environment BEPP2800 - Applied Data Analysis using R Doctoral seminars on research methodology and empirical analysis

Valeria BruschiView profile

Researcher

• Audio Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Spatial Audio
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Valeria Bruschi is a Researcher at the Department of Information Engineering (DII) within the Faculty of Engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy. Her academic profile was last updated on April 13, 2024, and she maintains her office at the Engineering Faculty on via Brecce Bianche, with contact information including phone +39 071-220-4486 and email v.bruschi@staff.univpm.it. Dr. Bruschi's research spans multiple domains within audio and signal processing, with particular expertise in spatial audio systems, automotive human-computer interaction, and biomedical signal applications. Her work bridges theoretical signal processing techniques with practical implementations across diverse fields including automotive safety systems, hearing aid technology, sleep medicine, and agricultural monitoring. She has made significant contributions to head-related transfer function (HRTF) processing, real-time audio enhancement algorithms, and innovative monitoring systems that utilize acoustic signals for various applications. Analysis of Dr. Bruschi's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in developing practical audio processing solutions with real-world applications. Her work shows increasing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional signal processing approaches, particularly in areas like driver monitoring systems, snoring detection and cancellation, and spatial audio rendering. A notable trend is her focus on creating lightweight, real-time implementations suitable for embedded systems and practical deployment scenarios, while maintaining high performance standards. Her research consistently demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting audio engineering with fields as diverse as automotive safety, sleep medicine, and agricultural technology. Dr. Bruschi actively contributes to advancing audio engineering through her research on equalization techniques, noise reduction systems, and immersive audio technologies. Her work on pulse compression techniques for hearing aid distortion measurement represents an important contribution to audiological assessment methodologies. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with increasing impact across multiple application domains, reflecting her ability to translate theoretical signal processing concepts into practical engineering solutions.

• Supramolecular chemistry
• Self-assembly via dynamic covalent chemistry
• Metal complexation and hydrogen bonding
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Xiao-Yu Cao is an associate professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Xiamen University , China, where he has been based since February 2011. His expertise bridges supramolecular chemistry, organic materials, and organometallic systems, with a focus on self-assembly, conjugated architectures, and their optoelectronic or biological applications. Education: 2011.02–present Associate Professor, Xiamen University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2008.12–2011.02 Marie Curie Fellow, University of Eindhoven, Department of Biomedical Engineering (supervisor: Prof. Bert Meijer) 2004.09–2009.12 Ph.D. studies, University of Strasbourg, Institute of Supramolecular Science and Engineering (mentor: Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn) 2003.07–2004.09 Research Assistant, Peking University, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (mentor: Prof. Jian Pei) 1999.09–2003.07 B.Sc., Peking University, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering Research Interests: Dr. Cao’s research integrates supramolecular chemistry with materials science . He designs self-assembling systems driven by dynamic covalent bonds, metal coordination, and hydrogen bonding to construct functional architectures. A parallel stream focuses on conjugated organic materials —including BN-embedded heterosuperbenzenes and corannulene derivatives—for applications in photoelectrodes, organic field-effect transistors, and solar cells. Additionally, he explores organometallic aromatic systems built around osmium, elucidating their bonding, reactivity, and electronic properties. Publication Profile: Across 2013–2023, Dr. Cao has co-authored >15 high-impact articles in journals such as Nature Communications , Journal of the American Chemical Society , Angewandte Chemie , and Chemical Science Reviews . His work advances three synergistic themes: (1) supramolecular assembly —from grid-like metallo-architectures to chiral polyhedra; (2) organic semiconductors —delivering record electron mobilities and non-fullerene acceptors; and (3) organometallic chemistry —mapping the landscape of osmacycles and metallabenzenes. These studies combine synthetic innovation with detailed structural, spectroscopic, and device characterization. Scientific Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship (European Commission, 2008–2011) Advising & Grants: While the provided text does not enumerate specific doctoral or master’s students, Dr. Cao’s active publication record—often with graduate-student co-authors—indicates ongoing research supervision. Grant details are not disclosed. Laboratory & Teams: Dr. Cao leads projects within the Supramolecular and Materials Chemistry group at Xiamen University. The team leverages state-of-the-art synthetic, spectroscopic, and device-testing facilities to pursue interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.

• Convivial informatics
• Digital sustainability
• Participatory design
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Aurélien Tabard is an Associate Professor at LIRIS (Laboratoire d'InfoRmatique en Image et Systèmes d'information), a joint research unit between Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and CNRS. His academic career spans over a decade with positions at prestigious institutions including the IT University of Copenhagen, University of Munich, and INRIA. He completed his PhD at Université Paris-Sud in 2009, focusing on supporting lightweight reflection on familiar information. Tabard's research centers on convivial informatics, exploring alternatives to computational platforms that consider digital limits and foster sufficiency, maintenance, autonomy, and durability. His work emphasizes participatory approaches to designing resilient infrastructures and tools for rapid prototyping by non-designers. He investigates software obsolescence, digital sufficiency, and the materiality of data physicalization through projects like Limites Numériques and PC4-Congrats within PEPR eNSEMBLE. His recent publications reveal strong trends toward sustainability in computing, examining how digital systems can be designed with longevity and environmental impact in mind. There's a clear progression from technical HCI research toward broader societal implications of digital technology, particularly focusing on how users experience aging devices and negotiate digital limits collectively. Honorable mention award for 'Obsolescence Paths: living with aging devices' at ICT4S 2023 Student Lea Mosesso received the prize for best MSc thesis from Conseil National du Numérique Tabard actively mentors PhD students including Maëva Calmettes (working on skill and expertise sharing), Edlira Nano (studying software obsolescence), and Lea Mosesso (researching digital sufficiency). He collaborates extensively with researchers across France and internationally, particularly with Inria Lille where he spent a sabbatical in 2023. His current projects involve understanding software obsolescence, digital sufficiency, and the interplay between micro design decisions and systemic forces shaping ICT. He leads the Limites Numériques team, which investigates how to design computational platforms that take digital limits into consideration. The team recently developed an exhibit on water in the digital sector that will travel to Rhône-Alpes in spring 2025. Tabard also contributes to participatory design tools and critical approaches to participatory design, working with colleagues like Nolwenn Maudet, Thomas Thibault, and Romain Rouvoy.

Claire O'NeillView profile

Research Fellow

• Clinical Trials
• Qualitative Methods
• Health Services Research
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Dr Claire O'Neill is a Senior Research Fellow at the Swansea University Medical School, specializing in Health Data Science. She is the Manager of the South West Wales Research Design and Conduct Service, funded by Health and Care Research Wales, and has over 15 years of post-doctoral experience in health services research and clinical trials. Research Expertise: Trials, Qualitative Methods, Health Services Research Committee Involvement: Member of Swansea University Health Board’s Joint Scientific Research Committee Research Themes include the integration of clinical trials with qualitative data in emergency medicine, trauma care, and healthcare policy. Her work focuses on blunt chest trauma, self-treatment of COPD exacerbations, and sun safety policies in Welsh schools. Publications highlight trials like STUMBL and ELECT2, emphasizing feasibility studies and patient-clinician communication in trauma management. She also explores health-related quality of life assessments and third-sector influence on NHS Wales. Teaching: Leads module PM-353: Introduction to Clinical Trials , covering trial methodology and responsible reporting of outcomes. Supervision: Available for postgraduate supervision in health data science and clinical research areas.

Daniel Cardoso LlachView profile

Associate Professor

• Architectural Automation
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Digital Technology History
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Daniel Cardoso Llach is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Architecture , where he chairs the Master of Science in Computational Design program and co-directs the CoDe Lab . His scholarship merges history, science and technology studies (STS), and computational design , focusing on the cultural and socio-technical dimensions of design automation. Education: PhD and MS in Architecture: Design and Computation from MIT , BArch from Universidad de los Andes Research Grants: Supported by the Graham Foundation for historical CAD exhibitions and by the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation for postwar computational design research in Germany His work interrogates the politics of software, the materiality of computational systems , and the ethical implications of AI/robotics in architectural practice. Recent projects include reconstructing early CAD systems and analyzing data-driven urban technologies. Scientific awards include: Alexander Von Humboldt Fellowship (2024–2025) ACM CSCW Methods Mention for emulation-based software research (2021)

Elaine ChenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Business Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Generative AI
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Dr. Elaine Chen serves as Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics and Course Leader for the MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. Her teaching emphasizes practical applications of data and AI technologies for business decision-making, with dedicated focus on accessibility for diverse student backgrounds across technical and strategic domains. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Computing Science MSc in Business Information Technology Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice BTech (Hons) in Business Information Systems Chen's research bridges educational and business contexts through data-AI integration: Generative AI adoption in higher education, particularly for neurodivergent/disabled students Human-AI collaboration frameworks in organizational settings SME applications for AI-driven efficiency and competitiveness Workforce analytics and talent management systems Her work consistently connects technical AI capabilities with real-world implementation challenges. Publication analysis (2023-2025) reveals accelerating focus on generative AI's educational impact and business strategy integration, evolving from her foundational work in social recommender systems (2014-2020) which established methodologies now applied to contemporary AI challenges in business contexts. Her professional recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Chen actively supervises PhD candidates in AI education, human-AI collaboration, and workforce analytics domains. Her pedagogy leadership includes designing accredited business analytics curricula and securing teaching innovation projects with documented outcomes in student engagement metrics. Prior industry experience as an automation engineer at Intel informs her practical approach to AI implementation. Current initiatives focus on generative AI ethics frameworks and longitudinal SME adoption studies, extending her established research trajectory into emerging business technology challenges.

Christian HilbesView profile

Lecturer

• Safety-Critical Systems
• Systems Engineering
• STPA (Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis)
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Christian Hilbes is a Lecturer at the School of Engineering of Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). He serves as Deputy Head of the Institute for Applied Mathematics and Physics (IAMP) and co-leads the research focus on Safety-Critical Systems. Active projects include leadership roles in Autonomous Predictive Interlock Systems , Personnel Safety Systems , and Triggering Conditions for Autonomous Cars . He specializes in STPA (Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis) , UML-based modeling , and Dynamic Flowgraph Modeling for safety-critical applications. Email: christian.hilbes@zhaw.ch His research integrates safety analysis with emerging technologies like autonomous systems and nuclear facilities, contributing to publications at MIT STAMP Workshops and in journals like Nuclear Engineering and Design . He actively collaborates on European Spallation Source (ESS) safety frameworks and develops domain-specific languages for STPA.

• Agent-Based Computational Economics
• Economic Networks
• Macroeconomics
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Giorgio Fagiolo is a Full Professor of Economics at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies. His work spans agent-based computational economics, economic networks, and macroeconomic policy analysis. University: Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna) Department: Economics Email: giorgio.fagiolo@sssup.it Research interests focus on agent-based modeling , macroeconomic instability , and climate-economy interactions . He develops computational models to study industrial dynamics, financial integration, and policy design in complex systems. Key themes: Endogenous growth cycles, R&D network stability, and green transition policies. Methodological emphasis: Empirical validation of agent-based models and nonlinear economic dynamics. Scientific awards include collaboration with leading institutions like ETH Zurich, Columbia University, and OFCE Sciences Po. His publications appear in journals such as Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control and Ecological Economics .