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• Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Hydrocephalus Management
• Chiari Malformation
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Mark D. Krieger, MD is Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where he also serves as Senior Vice President and Surgeon-in-Chief, and Medical Director of the Neurological Institute at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). With over 30 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. Krieger specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on complex conditions including hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, and pediatric brain tumors. Dr. Krieger's research spans multiple domains within pediatric neurosurgery. His primary interests include hydrocephalus management and shunt-related complications, Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, pediatric brain tumors and their molecular characteristics, and surgical outcomes research. As a principal investigator in the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network and the Park-Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium, he has led numerous multi-institutional studies examining best practices and outcomes in pediatric neurosurgical conditions. Analyzing his recent publication trends reveals a strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches to pediatric neurosurgical conditions. His work frequently addresses health disparities in neurosurgical outcomes, particularly racial disparities in hydrocephalus management. Dr. Krieger has made significant contributions to understanding shunt complications, optimizing timing of interventions in hydrocephalus, and advancing the molecular characterization of pediatric brain tumors. His research consistently bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation to improve outcomes for children with neurological conditions. Dr. Krieger maintains active involvement in surgical education and training, having contributed to studies on pediatric neurosurgery residency training in the United States. His leadership extends to national organizations, including the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, where he has provided guidance during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic. His work with the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network has established important quality improvement initiatives, including the role of antibiotic-impregnated catheters in reducing shunt infections.

Yina LiuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organic Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Metabolomics
• Halocarbon Biogeochemistry
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Dr. Yina Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University, leading the Halo-Carbon Biogeochemistry Lab and serving as R&D Team Lead in the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG). Her research focuses on organic biogeochemistry, particularly halogenated compounds' roles in environmental processes. She employs advanced mass spectrometry and data science to study contaminant cycling, microbial transformations of oil components, and PFAS distributions. Education includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography (Texas A&M, 2013), B.S. in Environmental Sciences (UC Irvine, 2006), and postdoctoral work at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2013-2015) and Pacific Northwest National Lab (2015-2017). Research interests span untargeted environmental analysis, halocarbon biogeochemistry, and eco-metabolomics, with emphasis on linking organic matter dynamics to ecological processes. Her lab investigates topics such as microbial degradation of crude oil components, PFAS environmental fate, and halogenated compound identification using novel computational algorithms. Current projects include developing cheminformatics pipelines for tarball fingerprinting and atmospheric particle characterization. She actively mentors students across undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels through Texas A&M's Oceanography program. Research highlights include groundbreaking work on oil spill bioremediation mechanisms and PFAS contamination in urban watersheds. Her methodologies combine field studies, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to advance understanding of global carbon and contaminant cycles.

Alan WoodwardView profile

Professor

• Cyber Security
• Digital Forensics
• Cryptography
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Professor Alan Woodward is a renowned computer security expert at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security and Computer Science Research Centre. His career spans academia, government service, and private sector leadership, including pivotal roles in IT businesses like Charteris plc. He holds fellowships and chartered status across multiple prestigious institutions and actively advises governmental bodies such as Europol. Education: Undergraduate studies in Physics & Astronomy Postgraduate research in adaptive filtering and signal recovery at the University of Southampton's Institute of Sound and Vibration Research Research Focus: Woodward's interdisciplinary work bridges cybersecurity, digital forensics, and signal processing. His expertise includes cryptographic methods, steganography for covert communications, digital watermarking for data protection, and novel approaches to forensic computing. Current projects explore quantum computing threats and real-world cybercrime mitigation. Publication Trends: His recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on emerging cyber threats across societal and technical domains. Key themes include quantum cryptography vulnerabilities, organized cybercrime patterns, critical infrastructure risks, mobile/cloud security challenges, and public cybersecurity education with practical guidance for digital safety. Honors & Credentials: Fellow: Institute of Physics, British Computer Society, Royal Statistical Society Chartered Status: Engineer (CEng), IT Practitioner (CITP), Physicist (CPhys) Eur Ing (European Engineer) Leadership & Outreach: Beyond academic research, Woodward directs technology enterprises and leads public STEM engagement. He frequently contributes to international media (BBC, The Times, The Telegraph) as a cybersecurity commentator. His Surrey research teams collaborate with law enforcement and industry partners on threat intelligence initiatives.

Nikil DuttView profile

Professor

• Embedded Systems
• Electronic Design Automation
• Computer Architecture
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Nikil Dutt is a Chancellor’s Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with academic appointments in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), and Cognitive Sciences. He is affiliated with UCI's Center for Embedded Computer Systems (CECS), Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Engineering (CENCE), Calit2, CPCC, and LUCI. His research focuses on embedded systems, electronic design automation, computer architecture, and healthcare IoT. Dutt has authored/co-authored seven books and holds IEEE Fellow and ACM Distinguished Scientist titles. Education: B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Pilani, India), 1980; M.S. (Computer Science) from Pennsylvania State University, 1983; Ph.D. (Computer Science) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989. Research Interests: Embedded systems, brain-inspired architectures, neuromorphic computing, and healthcare IoT. Current projects include the Information Processing Factory (IPF) for autonomous systems and CareDex for disaster resilience in aging communities. Awards: Multiple Best Paper Awards, NSF grants, and fellowships. Serves as editor for ACM TECS, IEEE TVLSI, and former Editor-in-Chief of ACM TODAES. Active in academic service, including ESWEEK Steering Committee roles. Grants: NSF IPF, UNITE, CareDex, and industry partnerships (e.g., Facebook). Research addresses energy-efficient data centers, autonomous driving systems, and wearable health technologies. Labs/Teams: Leads the Dutt Research Group (DRG), focusing on self-aware systems, edge computing, and neuromorphic architectures.

• High Voltage Engineering
• Power Systems
• Electrical Engineering
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Willem Leterme is a Professor of High Voltage Technology at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in advanced power systems engineering. His research focuses on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) grids, fault protection mechanisms, and grid integration challenges. His work addresses critical issues such as DC fault mitigation, converter control strategies, and system resilience under fault conditions. He leads projects on HVDC grid protection algorithms, cable aging analysis, and interoperability solutions for multi-vendor systems. Key research themes include: DC grid protection and fault detection Modular multilevel converter (MMC) control High-frequency insulation testing Renewable energy grid integration Recent studies (2023-2025) emphasize: Advanced DC fault response modeling Hybrid AC/DC grid stability Multi-terminal HVDC interoperability Transformer insulation under harmonic stresses Publications highlight contributions to protection system design, DC cable testing methodologies, and grid-forming wind turbine applications. He collaborates on EU-funded initiatives for HVDC infrastructure development and standardization efforts.

Marco RozendaalView profile

Researcher

• Human-Centered Design
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Healthcare Technology
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Marco Rozendaal is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Industrial Design Engineering department, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Human Technology Relations. He focuses on ethical dimensions of technology, human-robot interaction, wearable health solutions, and critical design philosophies. His work bridges theoretical research and practical applications, such as designing embodied coaches for stroke rehabilitation and exploring moral stress in technical practice. Research Interests: Rozendaal investigates how technology impacts human behavior and ethics, emphasizing embodied interaction, friction in digital systems, and healthcare innovations. Notable areas include AI ethics, wearable technologies for body awareness, and the sociotechnical implications of robotics in workplaces and healthcare settings. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with theater professionals, medical practitioners, and farmers. Publications Trends: His recent work highlights themes like moral stress in technical fields, human-robot collaboration in mixed-reality environments, and ethical design frameworks. Key contributions include guidelines for robot communication in dairy farming and critical analyses of seamless technology's societal impacts. Awards: He received the 2018 Best Paper Award for exploring ambiguity in behavioral design, recognizing his contributions to design theory and ethics. Teaching & Projects: Rozendaal teaches courses like Design in Robotics and Videography . He leads research initiatives such as Wearable Technology for Increased Body Awareness and MUG CUP , which support parents of hospitalized children. His work also addresses the 'New Normal' in post-pandemic design practices. Labs & Teams: His research is conducted within TU Delft's Human-Centered Design group, collaborating with industry partners and academic networks to advance ethical and human-centric technological solutions.

• Vascular Surgery
• Diabetic Kidney Disease
• Vascular Biology
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Ocean Setia is a faculty member at Yale School of Medicine (Yale University), affiliated with the Dardik Laboratory for Vascular Biology and Therapeutics. He holds a medical degree (MBBS) from Sardar Patel Medical College (2016). His research focuses on vascular surgery innovations, diabetic kidney disease mechanisms, and surgical interventions for vascular pathologies. His work spans clinical studies on wound therapy, imaging techniques for vascular diagnostics, and mechanistic studies on endothelial cell biology and fibrosis. Key contributions include advancements in surgical techniques like mesenteric artery transposition and insights into sex hormone impacts on arteriovenous fistula maturation. He has published extensively in journals such as Science Advances , Journal of Vascular Surgery , and Annals of Vascular Surgery . Research interests emphasize translational applications of vascular biology, including machine learning algorithms for occlusion detection and regenerative therapies using stem cells. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining surgical innovation with molecular mechanisms in diabetic complications. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his active publication record underscores scholarly engagement. Academically, he collaborates with clinicians and researchers like Britt Tonnessen, Jonathan Cardella, and Alan Dardik. His lab work involves preclinical models and human trials, focusing on improving outcomes for vascular diseases. No formal grants or student advisement roles are detailed in the provided texts.

• Conspiracy Theories
• Digital Game Culture
• Religion and Media
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Stef Aupers serves as Professor of Media Culture at KU Leuven's Institute for Media Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research centers on cultural sociology of media, examining meaning production, representation, and consumption in contemporary digital cultures with particular focus on conspiracy theories, game studies, and religious mediatization. His primary research domains include: Conspiracy Theory Discourse in Digital Spaces Digital Game Culture and Social Dynamics Religion-Media Intersections Popular Culture Analysis Mediatization of Modern Myth Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent exploration of how conspiracy theorists construct worldviews through digital platforms, the commodification of religion in gaming ecosystems, and socio-technical exclusion mechanisms. His work demonstrates methodological sophistication in analyzing YouTube/Reddit communities, audiovisual rhetoric, and epistemological boundary work between mainstream and alternative knowledge systems. Aupers actively contributes as keynote speaker, conference organizer, and academic journal reviewer, with expertise spanning media analysis, conspiracy culture interpretation, and science-religion discourse. His research provides critical frameworks for understanding contemporary digital culture's most contentious phenomena through cultural sociological lenses.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Medical Language Models
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Syrielle Montariol is a Researcher and Course Lecturer at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Natural Language Processing Lab (NLP) under the School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC). She holds a postdoctoral position and teaches courses related to computational linguistics and AI applications. Her research focuses on advancing NLP, medical language models, multimodal learning, and AI ethics. She works in the INR 240 office and maintains collaborations across EPFL's academic divisions. Research Interests: Her work spans interpretability of AI systems, cross-modal reasoning, medical domain adaptation, sustainability text analysis, and the societal impact of AI. Recent projects include developing explainable models (e.g., global mixture-of-experts frameworks) and benchmarking tools like Vinabench for visual narratives. Publications: Her recent work addresses critical challenges in AI, including vulnerability of higher education to LLMs, medical language model adaptation (Meditron), and robust geo-localization systems. Key themes include ethical AI, multimodal learning, and domain-specific NLP applications. Labs & Teams: She contributes to the NLP lab's initiatives on visual-language models and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like PAN-RSVQA for remote sensing and PICLe for low-resource NER systems.

Naveena KarusalaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-Centered AI
• Health
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Naveena Karusala is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech. Her research focuses on centering care work in AI design to create sustainable futures in healthcare and social services. She holds a PhD from the University of Washington and a BS from Georgia Tech. She currently serves as Vice President for Communications on the ACM SIGCHI Executive Committee, fostering global HCI community engagement. Her work integrates critical theory to address issues of class, caste, gender, and race, prioritizing marginalized communities' knowledge in participatory design processes. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Washington Bachelor's in Computer Science, Georgia Tech Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research explores human-centered AI, healthcare equity, and social justice. Key areas include contestable AI systems, participatory design with marginalized communities, and decolonizing technology practices. She emphasizes ethical AI frameworks that recognize care labor and structural inequities. Awards & Recognition: Her work has been recognized at ACM CHI and ACM CSCW for contributions to HCI and social good initiatives. Advising & Grants: She mentors students through Georgia Tech's PhD programs in Human-Centered Computing and Computer Science. She prioritizes applicants with experience in HCI, public health, and community-engaged research. Current Georgia Tech students can engage through research credits or funded projects. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with global community organizations and the Harvard Center for Research on Computation and Society (as a former postdoc). Her work emphasizes solidarity-driven research across borders and intersections of identity.

• Visual Arts and Crafts
• Design Theory
• Indigenous Design Practices
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Dr. James Oliver is an Associate Professor in the School of Design at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on visual arts, design theory, and decolonial practices, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural co-design, and ethical relational frameworks. He supervises research in areas such as Indigenous game design, algorithmic futures, and reconciliation practices. His work bridges artistic creativity with sociocultural critique, addressing contemporary challenges through transdisciplinary approaches. Research interests include speculative design methodologies, multispecies storytelling, and the intersection of technology with cultural identity. Oliver’s projects often involve collaborative engagements with First Nations communities, emphasizing ethical frameworks and ontological pluralism. He has contributed to global dialogues on urban futures, decolonial research practices, and the role of design in fostering social resilience. His publications span journals and edited volumes, exploring topics from Gàidhealtachd futures to post-anthropocentric urban planning. Oliver is open to supervising PhD and Masters students in topics such as illustrated humor performance, co-design practices with autonomous traditions, and reconciliation through creative methodologies. His work is informed by extensive field research and ethical commitments to marginalized voices.

Daniel GermanView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Evolution
• Open Source Software Development
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Dr. Daniel German is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, specializing in software engineering and open source ecosystems. His research focuses on software evolution, open source development practices, intellectual property issues in software systems, and licensing compliance challenges in modern AI/ML environments. German has contributed extensively to understanding dependency management, developer workflows, and legal aspects of software development. His work includes seminal studies on code provenance tracking (e.g., Cregit), library dependency management, and the sociotechnical dynamics of open source communities like the Linux kernel and GitHub ecosystems. German has explored critical topics such as licensing inconsistencies in software projects, ethical implications of AI-generated code, and the integration of open source components into proprietary systems. He is actively involved in software engineering education, examining how students engage with open source projects and the challenges of maintaining code quality in large-scale distributed systems. German’s research has practical implications for both academic and industrial software development practices, addressing real-world issues like security vulnerabilities in dependency chains and the legal risks of AI training data usage.

Engin ErzinView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Multimedia Systems
• Computer Vision
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Engin Erzin is a Professor at Koç University's College of Engineering, leading the KUIS AI Lab and Multimedia, Vision and Graphics Lab . His research focuses on AI-driven human-centric systems, affective computing, and multimodal interaction analysis. He has contributed extensively to robotics, speech processing, and human-robot interaction through over 70 peer-reviewed publications since 2008. Research interests include: Affective computing and emotion recognition from speech/gestures Human-robot interaction and socially engaging agents Speech-driven animation and gesture synthesis Multimodal data fusion for interaction analysis Deep learning applications in robotics and biomedical engineering Recent work emphasizes: Developing adaptive pHRI controllers for manufacturing tasks Creating engagement measurement frameworks for human-machine interfaces Advancing Turkish speech recognition through self-supervised learning Designing multimodal databases for interaction studies Labs: KUIS AI Lab : Focuses on AI applications in robotics and human-computer interaction Multimedia Lab : Specializes in vision, graphics, and audiovisual analysis

Andreas AthenodorouView profile

Researcher

• Theoretical Particle Physics
• Lattice Gauge Theories
• Computational Physics
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Andreas Athenodorou is an associate research scientist at the Computation-based Science & Technology Research Center (CaSToRC) of The Cyprus Institute. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics from the University of Oxford (2004–2008) and has held postdoctoral positions at DESY Zeuthen, Swansea University, and the University of Cyprus. Prior to his current role, he was a Marie Sklodowska Curie Individual Fellow at the University of Pisa (2019–2021). He currently leads a work package in the NI4OS-Europe project. His research focuses on theoretical and computational aspects of particle physics, including lattice gauge theories, large-Nc limits, hadron structure, and beyond Standard Model physics. He specializes in applying high performance computing (HPC), data science, and machine learning to solve complex problems in quantum field theory. Notable areas include confinement dynamics via effective string theory, glueball spectroscopy, and topological susceptibility studies in QCD. His computational work spans lattice QCD simulations, development of reproducible open science workflows, and application of machine learning to phase transition analysis. He has contributed to understanding mass hierarchies in strongly-coupled systems and the neutron electric dipole moment using advanced simulation techniques. Key contributions include advancing effective string theory descriptions of flux tubes, analyzing Z_N gauge theories, and exploring β-function behaviors in SU(2) adjoint fermion systems. His work bridges fundamental theory with computational innovation, addressing both particle physics questions and methodological challenges in large-scale simulations.

Faltin KarlsenView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Game Research
• Digital Culture
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Faltin Karlsen is a Professor and Pro-Dean at the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on media studies, game research, and digital culture, with particular emphasis on ethical implications of digital media, gaming controversies, and digital detox practices. He has contributed extensively to understanding the societal impact of online gaming, media consumption patterns, and the interplay between technology and human behavior. His research interests span digital culture, media ethics, and the psychological and sociological dimensions of gaming. Notable themes include the disconnection movement, dark design patterns in dating apps, and the ethical challenges of game monetization. He has also analyzed historical moral panics around games and their representation in media. Recent publications highlight trends in digital detox practices, the paradoxes of disconnection, and critical discourse analysis of digital platforms. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, addressing topics such as online dating dynamics, productivity tools, and the cultural significance of gaming in modern society. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions to media and game studies have shaped academic discourse on digital media’s societal role. He advises on research projects and engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting his commitment to understanding technology’s multifaceted impact.