Find Academic Supervisors

• Land surface processes in the Arctic
• Modeling permafrost landscape dynamics
• Thermal remote sensing
• +3 more

Dr. Moritz Langer is a Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specializing in permafrost research. His work focuses on land surface processes in the Arctic, modeling permafrost landscape dynamics, and thermal remote sensing. He leads the BMBF Young Investigator Group PermaRisk, which assesses erosion processes in permafrost landscapes under climate change, evaluating risks to ecosystems and infrastructure in the Arctic. His research integrates field observations, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to understand permafrost degradation mechanisms. Key projects include studies on thermokarst patterns, ice-rich permafrost response to warming, and the thermal regime of Arctic rock walls. Langer’s contributions span over 200 publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to climate change impacts on permafrost regions. Langer collaborates with international teams and utilizes advanced technologies like satellite imagery, terrestrial laser scanning, and eddy covariance systems. His work addresses critical challenges such as thaw subsidence, methane emissions from frozen ponds, and the vulnerability of Arctic infrastructure to permafrost thaw.

Marietje SchaakeView profile

Research Fellow

• Technology Policy
• Artificial Intelligence Governance
• Digital Rights
• +3 more

Marietje Schaake is a prominent expert on technology, policy, and geopolitics with a public sector focus. She served as a member of the European Parliament from 2009 to 2019, where she was influential in shaping Europe's policies on technology, trade, and foreign affairs, including implementing "net neutrality" policies. Currently, she is a Fellow at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center and at the Institute for Human-Centered AI, where she advances initiatives to promote digital freedoms, stricter export controls for cybersurveillance technology, and new policies for e-commerce and cybersecurity. Schaake is the author of "The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley," which provides a roadmap for governments to prevent technology companies from harming citizens. Her work has been described as "alarming and hopeful," and she has been hailed by The New Yorker for her "forceful critique" of Big Tech. She writes a monthly column for the Financial Times on technology and governance and serves on the UN's AI Advisory Body. Her research focuses on the critical intersection of technology, democracy, and governance. She examines how digital platforms impact democratic processes, the geopolitical implications of technology dominance, and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to protect citizens' rights in the digital age. Her work emphasizes digital sovereignty, the importance of preventing corporate overreach in governance functions, and developing alternative models to the current US-China tech dominance. Schaake's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on emerging technology policy challenges. Her writing tracks the evolution of debates around AI governance, digital sovereignty, and the democratic implications of technology concentration. She has been particularly prescient in identifying how technology companies increasingly encroach on governmental functions and the urgent need for democratic institutions to reassert their authority in the digital realm. As a speaker and policy advisor, Schaake works extensively with governmental bodies, international organizations, and civil society to develop practical approaches for technology governance that prioritize democratic values and human rights. Her perspective bridges the technical, policy, and geopolitical dimensions of the digital transformation currently reshaping societies worldwide.

Gavrilovska LiljanaView profile

Associate Professor

• Telecommunications
• Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)
• Blockchain Technology
• +8 more

Liljana Gavrilovska is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies (FEIT) of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (UKIM), specializing in the Department of Telecommunications. Her work focuses on advanced telecommunications systems, including 5G/Beyond 5G networks, mobile edge computing (MEC), blockchain applications in healthcare and IoT, cognitive radio networks, and network virtualization. She leads research groups addressing challenges in wireless resource management, energy efficiency, and distributed consensus mechanisms. Her research interests span telecommunications infrastructure , blockchain for healthcare systems , IoT optimization , and network slicing . Recent work includes developing the BloHeS consensus mechanism for blockchain systems and the Shapeshifter framework for MEC latency optimization. She also investigates dynamic spectrum allocation strategies and energy-efficient WuR-based IoT protocols. Publications emphasize practical implementations like the CHEST COPD e-Health platform and the FALCON project for virtualized network resource allocation. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to open-source solutions like eWALL and SmartWine reflect industry engagement. Advising activities and grants are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though her involvement in EU projects like 5G-MEC and cognitive radio initiatives suggests significant collaborative work. Current projects include system design for blockchain-based public healthcare systems and analysis of heterogeneous network performance in LTE and DVB-T coexistence scenarios. She is actively involved in the FEIT Telecommunications Institute, contributing to both academic and applied research in telecommunications engineering.

Jelena McIntyreView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Business Administration
• Advertising Ethics
• +5 more

Jelena McIntyre is a Professor at Singidunum University's Faculty of Business in Belgrade. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Belgrade University (2009) following postgraduate studies in Trade Management (2002) and a Bachelor's in Foreign and Domestic Trade (1995). Her research focuses on marketing strategy, digital transformation, tourism management, and bioeconomy, with notable work on advertising ethics, corporate social responsibility, and the impact of social media on business performance. She has authored/co-authored books like Strategijski menadžment and published over 30 articles in journals like SCIENCE International Journal and Marketing . Her recent work explores idealized female beauty in advertising (2025), bioeconomy strategies in Serbian universities (2018), and digital marketing innovations. She contributes to academic conferences such as SITCON and SINTEZA, addressing topics like peer-to-peer business models and religious tourism promotion. Her teaching spans business management and marketing, with a focus on integrating emerging technologies into educational practices. Professional activities include advising public utility organizations on stakeholder management and collaborating on projects like Serbia's Danube region environmental protection initiatives. She actively participates in Singidunum University's academic governance and curriculum development for business and tourism programs.

Kristan StoddartView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Cyberwarfare
• Cyberespionage
• +5 more

Kristan Stoddart is an Associate Professor of Cyber Threats at Swansea University's School of Social Sciences, with additional affiliation at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law. He serves as a member of the Cyber Threats Research Centre (CYTREC) and has previously held positions as a Reader in International Politics at Aberystwyth University, where he also served as Deputy Director of the Centre for Intelligence and International Security Studies. His research spans cybersecurity, cyberwarfare, cyberespionage, cyber terrorism, cybercrime, international security, intelligence studies, and nuclear weapons. Stoddart's work bridges historical analysis of Cold War nuclear strategy with contemporary cyber threats, creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to security studies. His expertise is particularly focused on the intersection of cyber operations with critical national infrastructure protection and geopolitical conflicts. Stoddart's publications reveal a clear evolution from historical nuclear strategy research to contemporary cyber security challenges. His recent works focus on Russian cyber campaigns against Ukraine, Chinese offensive cyberespionage, and threats to critical infrastructure. This progression demonstrates his ability to apply historical understanding of strategic competition to emerging cyber domains, with particular emphasis on the 'gray zone' between peace and war where cyber operations increasingly occur. Professional Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) since 2022 Research Leadership: Stoddart has secured significant research funding including a €30,000 EU grant for 'EU Resilience Against Hybrid Warfare' (2021) and served as Principal Investigator for a £1.2 million project on 'SCADA Systems and Cyber Security Lifecycles' (2014-2017) funded by Airbus Group and the Welsh Government. He has supervised multiple PhD students working on topics including social media evidence, voluntary sector regulation, and crypto-crimes. Professional Engagement: Stoddart is an active member of the Project on Nuclear Issues at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC. He has spoken at major international conferences including NATO, GCHQ, and US Strategic Command, and has provided expert commentary for media outlets including the BBC. His public engagement includes keynote lectures such as 'Edward Snowden and You: Negotiating the Post 9/11 Surveillance State' broadcast on C-Span.

Nitin BakshiView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• Risk Management
• +4 more

Nitin Bakshi is the Chair and Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. His research focuses on supply chain resilience, disruption management, counterterrorism logistics, and operational risk mitigation. He holds the David Eccles Faculty Fellow title, indicating institutional recognition for scholarly contributions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in areas like network analysis, social learning dynamics, and strategic contract design. Notably, his research addresses critical challenges in infrastructure resilience, supply chain optimization, and security operations. Key themes across his publications include: Designing strategies to mitigate cascading failures in complex systems Optimizing public and private investments in security and inspection processes Modeling adversarial interactions in counterterrorism contexts Developing contracts and mechanisms to enhance supply chain reliability His recent studies emphasize data-driven approaches for service operations and justice systems, reflecting an expanding focus on societal applications of operations research.

Edlira DushkuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT) Security
• Remote Attestation
• +5 more

Edlira Dushku is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University (Denmark), affiliated with the Cyber Security Group. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Sapienza University of Rome and has held postdoctoral positions at DTU Compute, Denmark. Her research focuses on IoT Security, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Fog Computing, particularly in remote attestation and hardware security. Education: 2023: University Pedagogical Programme, Aalborg University 2016–2020: PhD in Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome 2013: MSc in Computer Science, University of Tirana 2010: BSc in Computer Science, University of Tirana Research Interests: Dr. Dushku specializes in securing IoT devices and distributed systems through remote attestation, blockchain applications, and machine learning-based security. She explores challenges in fog computing, PUF protection, and adversarial defense mechanisms. Her work emphasizes trust management and public verifiability in IoT ecosystems. Teaching: She teaches courses like Security in IoT and Cloud Architectures (MSc) and Computer System Security (BSc) at Aalborg University. Previously, she was an academic supervisor for students with special needs at DTU. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of the EUopStart proposal for MSCA (2024) Guest editor for MDPI Sensors Special Issue on IoT Security Program chairs for multiple conferences (e.g., FMEC 2021) Lab & Collaborations: Collaborates with industry partners like Terma and Develco Products, focusing on applied IoT security solutions. Her work bridges academia and industry through co-supervised theses and real-world system implementations.

Maureen Van DevenderView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cybersecurity
• Healthcare IT Security
• Risk Management
• +3 more

Maureen Van Devender is a Senior Lecturer in the Information Systems and Technology Department at the University of South Alabama's School of Computing. She holds a Ph.D. in Computing (2023) from the same university, an MBA from Spring Hill College (2002), and a B.S. in Information Sciences (1991). Her research focuses on cybersecurity risks, healthcare IT security, data analysis, and machine learning applications in critical systems. Education: Ph.D. – Computing, University of South Alabama (2023) MBA, Spring Hill College (2002) B.S. Information Sciences, University of South Alabama (1991) Her recent work emphasizes quantitative risk assessment frameworks for medical devices, cybersecurity in healthcare environments, and de-identification of big data. Articles from 2016-2024 consistently address vulnerabilities in medical systems, attack modeling, and compliance challenges in healthcare IT. While no awards are listed, her publications indicate sustained engagement with high-impact cybersecurity issues in critical infrastructure. Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses like CIS 518 (Research Methodologies), HI 410 (Health Informatics), and ITE 485 (Senior Demonstration Project). No advised students or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Ian WaldenView profile

Professor

• Cybercrime
• Communications Law
• Data Protection
• +4 more

Professor Ian Walden is a leading academic in Information and Communications Law at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Law and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). He served as Director of CCLS from 2018 to 2022. His expertise spans cybercrime, telecommunications regulation, data protection, and cloud computing law. He teaches postgraduate courses on EU Data Protection Law, Cybercrime, and Legal Tech at Queen Mary’s LLM programmes in London, Paris, and online. Research focuses on cross-border access to electronic evidence, cybersecurity frameworks, and legal challenges in emerging technologies. He co-leads the Cloud Legal Project, funded by Microsoft, and has contributed to global law reform initiatives for the World Bank, EU Commission, and UNCTAD. His notable works include Telecommunications Law and Regulation (5th ed., 2018) and Computer Crimes and Digital Investigations (2nd ed., 2016). Prof. Walden has held roles in governance and policy-making, including membership in the UK Council for Child Internet Safety (2010–2012), the European Commission’s GDPR Expert Group (2017–2021), and the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (2020–present). His public engagement includes leading Queen Mary’s qLegal initiative and advising on digital evidence, surveillance policies, and cloud computing contracts. Articles span cybersecurity, EU regulatory frameworks, and the legal implications of digital technologies. His work emphasizes practical solutions for data governance, privacy, and balancing innovation with accountability in emerging fields like the Internet of Things and AI.

Nicole WebsterView profile

Professor

• Diversity and Inclusion in Parks
• Community Development
• Service-Learning Pedagogy
• +5 more

Nicole Webster, Ph.D., serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at Pennsylvania State University, alongside her role as Professor of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management. Her work focuses on fostering inclusive academic environments and advancing DEI initiatives across faculty and student populations. Her professional background spans over two decades in interdisciplinary research, particularly in global youth development, community engagement, and the intersection of parks/recreation with social justice. She has led projects in the Global South addressing agricultural sustainability, civic education, and marginalized communities’ resilience. Research Interests: Equitable park access and racial environmental justice Service-learning pedagogy and global education ethics Youth civic engagement and democracy Decolonizing academic practices Intersectionality in outdoor recreation Her recent publications analyze structural barriers to park equity, anti-racist frameworks in academia, and the transformative potential of urban parks in fostering intergroup trust. She also critiques global service-learning programs through a postcolonial lens. Labs/Teams: Oversees HHD’s Office for DEI and Faculty Affairs, collaborating with research centers focused on prevention science and health equity.

• Cybersecurity
• Resilience Engineering
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• +3 more

Professor Paul Smith holds a Chair in Networking at the Department of Computing and Communications , Lancaster University , and serves as Interim Head of Department . His research focuses on cybersecurity and resilience engineering for critical networked systems , particularly in digitalized nuclear infrastructure . His work explores risks of digital innovation in critical sectors, resilience frameworks , and cyber-attack mitigation . He leads national and international research projects , collaborating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to enhance computer security programs in nuclear facilities. Current projects include DSI: DVAC (2025), JUNO Mini Project (2023-2024), and Resilience for Cyber-Physical Energy Systems (2022-2024). Prioritizing knowledge exchange , he contributes to cybersecurity education via cyber ranges and international workshops . His team, Security Lancaster , supports nuclear sector cybersecurity through practical tools like the Goosewolf intrusion detection system and PLCblockmon for industrial control systems .

• Indoor Air Quality
• Ventilation Systems
• Infection Risk Management
• +3 more

Natalia Lastovets is a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in Civil Engineering with a focus on indoor air quality, ventilation systems, and infection risk management. Her research addresses critical challenges in building energy renovation, healthcare facility design, and airborne pathogen transmission mitigation. Key research areas include the optimization of ventilation systems in hospitals and daycare centers, the impact of filtration and air cleaning technologies on infection rates, and the development of predictive models for indoor airflow dynamics. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and good health and well-being (SDG3). Natalia has collaborated with institutions on studies involving particle concentration monitoring in mechanically ventilated patient rooms, risk management strategies in building renovations, and thermal comfort modeling in office environments. Her research outputs bridge fundamental engineering principles with practical applications in healthcare infrastructure and sustainable building practices.

• Crystal plasticity
• Mechanics of materials
• Additive manufacturing

Sina Nazarionlaghi is a postdoctoral researcher at KU Leuven holding a scholarship in the Structural Composites and Alloys, Integrity and Nondestructive Testing (SCALINT) research group, based at the Arenberg campus in Leuven. His work centers on advanced materials characterization and computational modeling within the university's engineering research ecosystem. His research spans crystal plasticity modeling for deformation analysis in metals, mechanics of materials focusing on fracture behavior under extreme conditions, and additive manufacturing processes including LPBF of stainless steels. He integrates experimental techniques like digital image correlation (DIC) with computational simulations to investigate microstructural evolution, leveraging in-situ testing methodologies for real-time observation of material responses. Recent publications reveal a consistent focus on high-temperature material performance, particularly in magnesium production infrastructure where steel retort tubes experience creep deformation and oxidation. His work bridges fundamental crystal plasticity studies in additively manufactured alloys with practical industrial failure analysis, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between computational mechanics and experimental materials engineering. As part of SCALINT, Nazarionlaghi contributes to KU Leuven's materials research infrastructure specializing in structural integrity assessment, nondestructive testing, and alloy development. The group addresses critical challenges in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing sectors through combined experimental-computational approaches to material failure prediction and prevention.

• Network Science
• Information-Centric Networking (ICN)
• Urban and Transportation Networks
• +7 more

Wei Koong Chai is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing and Informatics at Bournemouth University and Deputy Head of Department at University College London (UCL), also within the Department of Computing and Informatics. He has held these academic positions since 2016 and 2024 respectively, demonstrating sustained contributions to higher education and research leadership. His research focuses on network science, information-centric networking (ICN), urban and transportation networks, smart grids, and resilience in complex systems. Key areas include traffic congestion modeling using SIR epidemic models, robustness assessment of urban road networks, deep learning for traffic prediction, and content delivery resilience in distributed caching systems. His work bridges theoretical network models with practical applications in smart cities and critical infrastructure. The recent publications (2021–2025) highlight a strong trajectory in applying network analytics, machine learning, and distributed systems to urban mobility and cyber-physical systems. Themes include spatio-temporal prediction, multi-scale topological analysis, and adaptive communication in flying ad hoc networks. His collaborations span institutions and disciplines, indicating interdisciplinary engagement. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided text. Wei Koong Chai has advised students and researchers in computing and network systems, though specific names are not listed. He has contributed to peer review, notably for PLOS Complex Systems , and is involved in impactful research projects related to smart grids, urban analytics, and information resilience. His work has been supported through institutional affiliations and collaborative grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed. He is associated with research labs and teams focused on network science, smart cities, and information-centric systems at both Bournemouth University and UCL. His future work likely extends into AI-driven urban infrastructure optimization, resilient IoT networks, and next-generation content delivery architectures.

Elise DelhaiseView profile

Lecturer

• Criminal Law
• Counter-Terrorism Law
• Cybersecurity Law
• +5 more

Elise Delhaise is a Lecturer at the University of Namur's Faculty of Law and affiliated with the Namur Digital Institute and Centre de Recherche Information, Droit et Societe. Her work spans criminal law, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism frameworks within European and Belgian contexts. Her research focuses on: Criminal procedure adaptations during exceptional circumstances (particularly counter-terrorism) Digital-era legal challenges including revenge porn, hospital cybersecurity, and AI ethics Gender-based violence legislation and victim protection mechanisms Professional secrecy in healthcare and cross-institutional data sharing Recent publications analyze evolving jurisprudence in Belgian criminal courts, hospital cyber vulnerabilities, and European counter-terrorism cooperation. Notable activities include conference participation on criminal code reform (2023), AI ethics workshops (2024), and expert media commentary on child rights, terrorism aftermath, and pandemic restrictions. She contributes to the Centre Vulnerabilites et societes research collective examining societal security challenges.