Pari-Gole Noorishad is a doctoral researcher at the University of Ottawa 's School of Psychology , affiliated with the INSITE Lab (Individual and Social Influences of Technology Laboratory). Her work spans clinical psychology , human sexuality , and mental health disparities in marginalized communities. Research Interests : Technology-mediated sexual interactions, sexual consent, transcultural therapy, racialization, child welfare inequities, and pandemic-related mental health. Key Collaborations : Works with Dr. Krystelle Shaughnessy and international teams on topics like Black youth overrepresentation in child protection and mental health in Ebola/COVID-19 survivors . Scholarly Contributions : Published 36 works (15 most recent above) on sexuality, racial trauma, and digital communication impacts. Awards : Recipient of FRQSC and OGS doctoral scholarships.
Manuel Gil Pérez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering at the University of Murcia, Spain. His research focuses on cybersecurity, intrusion detection systems, trust management, and privacy-preserving data sharing in dynamic scenarios. University of Murcia (Faculty of Computer Science) Researcher in EU H2020/FP7 projects Key research areas include: Cyber deception frameworks for threat actor profiling Trust management in 5G/6G networks Decentralized federated learning security Privacy-preserving healthcare data systems Context-aware security mechanisms Recent publication trends highlight: Integration of knowledge graphs for threat analysis Moving target defense in distributed systems Standardization of trust frameworks for next-gen networks Adaptive risk assessment models Scientific contributions include: Design of antifragile deception systems Development of Fedstellar DFL platform Pre-standardization of reputation-based trust models Hardware fingerprinting for IoT security
Dr. Katharina Urbann is a Research Fellow in the Department of Sign Language and Audio Pedagogy at Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Faculty of Cultural, Social and Educational Sciences. She has established herself as a leading researcher in deaf education, sexual violence prevention, and multilingual education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Her research interests focus on prevention of sexualized violence against children and adolescents with hearing impairments, sex education for people with hearing impairments, foreign language teaching with students with hearing impairments, and language education for newly immigrated deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She leads the 'Sign Language in the Foreign Language Classroom' (SiLC) research group and works on the 'Digital protection against sexualized violence against children and adolescents with hearing impairments' (DigGaH) project. Dr. Urbann's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate her expertise across multiple domains, with a strong focus on digital sexual violence against deaf/hard-of-hearing youth, culturally responsive teaching for deaf multilingual learners, and bimodal-bilingual education approaches. Her work spans empirical research, educational resource development, and practical classroom strategies. Her scientific contributions include: Investigations into digital sexual violence against deaf and hard-of-hearing adolescents Development of culturally responsive teaching strategies for deaf multilingual learners Research on English language learning among deaf students Creation of sex education materials specifically designed for children and adolescents with hearing impairments Analysis of communicative competence as a factor in preventing digital sexual violence As an educator, Dr. Urbann supervises academic theses and teaches courses on bimodal-bilingual education, sex education for hearing-impaired students, and language education for newly immigrated deaf and hard-of-hearing students. She offers specialized sign language consultation hours for students and maintains an active research agenda with numerous international collaborations.
Mohamed Abomhara is a Senior Researcher and Head of Department at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He serves as Discipline Leader for the MRI PET (Multidisciplinary Research group on Privacy and data protEcTion) research group. Research Interests His expertise includes: GDPR compliance and privacy-by-design Risk assessment and secure system design AI ethics and social-cyber risk mitigation Healthcare digital transformation security Border control technology ethics Recent Publications His 2024-2025 research focuses on multilingual hate speech detection , border control technology acceptance , and privacy protections in national identification systems , bridging AI ethics, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Earlier work (2016-2022) addresses: Cybersecurity in digital substation infrastructure Secure collaborative healthcare information sharing Blockchain-based GDPR compliance AI-driven social media analysis
Laura Carola Drechsler serves as a tenure track lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Law and Criminological Sciences, where she is embedded within the Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) and contributes to the DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society. Her institutional presence extends to service roles including alternate membership on KU Leuven's Works Council and Prevention and Protection at Work Committee. Her research focuses on European data protection frameworks and technology regulation , with particular expertise in GDPR implementation, AI governance, and biometric data systems. Current projects examine children's privacy rights (ORCHID), fundamental rights in AI contexts, and metadata standards for democratic data governance, reflecting her commitment to translating legal theory into practical policy solutions for digital society challenges. Drechsler's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving regulatory landscapes, including analyses of eIDAS II implementation, GDPR anniversary assessments, and cross-jurisdictional privacy frameworks. Her collaborative approach is evident in multi-institutional projects involving European research networks and policy stakeholders. As an educator, she teaches specialized courses including Data Protection and Data Law (C02C5C), Legal Aspects of Cyber Security (H0Q25A), and European Privacy and Data Protection Law (HNI32A), shaping the next generation of technology law practitioners. Her institutional service includes membership on the Law Faculty Council and Doctoral Committee, demonstrating comprehensive engagement with academic governance.
María Cruz Díaz de Terán Velasco is a Spanish jurist born in 1977 in Alcoy, Spain. She earned her PhD in Law from the University of Navarra in 2002 with the thesis Law and new eugenics: a study from the law 35/88 of assisted reproduction techniques , supervised by Dr. Angela Aparisi Miralles. Currently serving as a Full Professor of "Theory and Philosophy of Law" at the Faculty of Law, University of Navarra, she also holds visiting professorships in Italy, Latin America, and the United States. Member of the Spanish Society of Legal and Political Philosophy Member of the Spanish Association of Bioethics and Medical Ethics Member of the Institute of Human Rights (University of Navarra) Member of the Centro di Studi Giuridici Di-con-Per-donne (Rome) Member of GENOVIFEM Her research focuses on human rights , women's studies , biolegal aspects , public role of religion , and law-justice relations , with particular emphasis on bioethics and intercultural legal theory. Her work has been supported by the Government of Navarra through a scholarship during her academic development at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in 2011. As a pioneer in legal education innovations, she has implemented clicker technology for classroom engagement and developed cross-cutting competencies in legal problem analysis. Since 2020, she coordinates RedWinn , a project strengthening women's impact in innovation ecosystems under the Ibero-American Science and Technology for Development Program (CYTED Program).
Frank den Hartog is a Research Chair in Critical Infrastructure and Information Systems at the University of Canberra . He is also an Adjunct Fellow at UNSW Canberra (Australian Defence Force Academy) and has held academic roles including Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales. His career spans industry and academia, with expertise in cybersecurity, IoT, and wireless networking. Education PhD in Physics and Mathematics from Leiden University (1998) MSc in Applied Physics from Eindhoven University of Technology (1992) Research Interests: Dr. den Hartog focuses on Zero Trust Architectures , Physical Layer Security , and Secure Industry 4.0 , with a specialization in protecting Critical Infrastructure through advanced cybersecurity frameworks. His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical implementations in Cyber-Physical Systems and Programmable Networks . Academic Contributions: He co-authored 82 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to 67 standards, including 7 as co-editor. His publications reveal trends in Smart Home Security , AI-Defined Networking , and Trust Management in IoT , reflecting his commitment to securing interconnected systems. Teaching & Leadership: Dr. den Hartog supervised 7 Masters/Honours and 2 PhD students, served on 8 PhD exam committees, and was Chair of the Home Gateway Initiative's Technical Working Group (2012-2016). He actively participates in conference organizing committees and journal reviewing.
Elisa Bertino is the Samuel D. Conte Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University, where she also directs the Purdue Cyberspace Security Lab (Cyber2Slab) and serves as Research Director at CERIAS. Since joining Purdue in January 2004, her work has integrated rigorous theory with practical solutions across information security, database systems, and emerging cyber-physical domains. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Pisa (1980) Research Interests Professor Bertino’s research portfolio is exceptionally broad, spanning information security and assurance , database and data mining technologies , and AI-driven cybersecurity . She pursues foundational advances in access-control models (RBAC, ABAC, trust negotiation), secure data publishing and broadcast protocols for XML and streaming data, privacy-preserving analytics through differential privacy and secure multi-party computation, and zero-trust architectures for 5G/6G and software-defined networks. Application domains include secure mobile and IoT ecosystems, medical informatics, and humanities data. Recent Publication Trends Her 2024–2025 publications reveal a strategic pivot toward next-generation network security (5G/6G, SDN/NFV), trustworthy AI (federated learning, transformer-based malware analysis), and privacy technologies (differential privacy, homomorphic encryption). A recurring theme is the rigorous integration of AI techniques with cryptographic and systems-level defenses to achieve scalable, privacy-preserving security solutions. Scientific Awards & Honors IEEE Fellow ACM Fellow IEEE Computer Society Technical Achievement Award (2002) IEEE Tsutomu Kanai Award (2005) ACM Athena Lecturer Award (2019) Kristian Beckman Award (2020) IEEE 2021 Innovation in Societal Infrastructure Award Advising & Grants Professor Bertino has mentored a large cohort of doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers. Recent externally funded projects include NSF “Privacy-Enhanced Secure Data Provenance” (2011-2016), NIST “Advancing Commercial Participation in the NSTIC Ecosystem” (2012-2013), and Sypris Electronics “Security Techniques for Smart Mobile Devices” (2012). Laboratories & Teams She leads the Cyber2Slab (Cyber Space Security Lab), a vibrant research group investigating insider-threat mitigation, IoT and drone security, digital identity management, cloud data protection, and AI-assisted defense mechanisms. The lab collaborates extensively with federal agencies, industry partners, and international research consortia such as the Data Analytics and Information Science International Technology Alliance (DAIS ITA).
Thomas Dreibholz is a Chief Research Engineer at Simula Metropolitan's Center for Resilient Networks and Applications. He specializes in cyber sovereignty, network security, and internet testbeds, with extensive work on distributed systems, cloud computing, and 5G networks. Affiliation: Simula Metropolitan, Oslo, Norway Research Focus: Multi-path transport protocols, network resilience, and privacy-preserving frameworks His research explores the intersection of network security, cloud/fog computing, and next-generation communication protocols. Recent work includes HiPerConTracer for network analysis, privacy-aware fog platforms , and multi-layered federated learning security . He contributes to testbed development, including the NorNet infrastructure for real-world multi-path transport research. Publications reflect expertise in multi-path TCP , 5G network optimization , and cloud/fog security . He has delivered invited talks at institutions like Hainan University and Princeton University, emphasizing open-source testbed deployment and educational outreach.
Katarina Kostelić, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Informatics in Pula, part of Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. She earned her doctorate in 2017 and maintains an active role in both undergraduate and graduate education, teaching courses including Social Network Analysis, Quantitative Methods of Business Decision Making, Operations Research, Statistics, and Business Analytics. Her office is located at room 13 (Negrijeva ulica 6; university campus). Dr. Kostelić's research spans multiple interconnected domains, with a strong emphasis on game theory applications in decision-making processes, social network analysis, and cybersecurity. Her work frequently examines how awareness (or lack thereof) influences strategic interactions, with particular attention to emotional intelligence in organizational contexts. She has made significant contributions to understanding business networks, tourism economics, and statistical methodologies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex applications of game theory in cybersecurity contexts, alongside continued exploration of social networks in tourism and business environments. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary reach, connecting computer science, economics, psychology, and management studies. The integration of neutrosophic sets in satisfaction measurement and the application of TOPSIS frameworks to cybersecurity risk assessment highlight her methodological innovation. Dr. Kostelić serves in multiple editorial capacities, including Managing Editor of Applied Sciences and Business Economics, Member of the Editorial Board of Journal of Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Member of the Editorial Team for Symmetry. She has also contributed to the popularization of science through accessible explanations of strategic situations, game theory applications in cybersecurity, and business network dynamics. Her research leadership is evident through projects including 'Analysis of social networks in Croatian tourism' (2019-2022), 'Role of emotions in strategic decision-making' (2019-2023), and contributions to international collaborations like MEGASFORA and SMART INNO. Dr. Kostelić has also developed educational resources, most notably her 2024 publication 'Introduction to R and RStudio,' supporting statistical education.
Professor Concetta Parrinello is a distinguished Full Professor of Private Law (IUS/01) at the Department of Law, University of Messina (UniMe), where she has been actively teaching and conducting research since 2016. She serves as Coordinator of the PhD program in Legal Sciences at UniMe since 2019 and previously served as President of the University's Single Guarantee Committee (CUG) from 2017 to 2023. Professor Parrinello has held teaching positions at both the University of Messina and the University of Catanzaro, with a career spanning over two decades in legal academia. Her educational background includes a Degree in Law obtained with honors (110/110) from the University of Messina in 1984, followed by a research career that progressed from Researcher (1991) to Associate Professor (2004) and finally to Full Professor (2016). She is also a practicing lawyer since 1987 and maintains active professional memberships including the Italian Society of Civil Law Scholars (Sisdi.c.) and the Association of Italian Civil Law Lawyers. Professor Parrinello's research focuses on the intersection of Private Law with contemporary societal challenges, particularly emphasizing gender equality, sustainable development, family law reforms, and the legal implications of digital transformation. Her work consistently addresses how legal frameworks can adapt to evolving social dynamics while protecting fundamental rights and promoting social justice. She has published extensively on topics ranging from civil liability and family law to gender perspectives in sustainable development and digital society. Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges traditional legal scholarship with emerging fields. The publications reveal a strong focus on sustainability, gender perspectives, and digital transformation, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges through legal scholarship. Her work increasingly examines how legal frameworks can balance economic interests with environmental protection, promote gender equality in various contexts, and adapt to the challenges posed by digital technologies. Scholarship awarded by the Bonino-Pulejo Foundation of Messina for scientific research (1985) Unanimously qualified for the First Band IUS/01 competition with national qualification (2012) Member of the editorial board of the journal 'Jus civile' Member of the Scientific Committee of the journal 'Il Diritto di famiglia e delle persone' ANVUR Reviewer (since 2021) Professor Parrinello actively supervises doctoral students and has overseen more than 500 dissertations throughout her career. She leads multiple research projects at the University of Messina focusing on critical contemporary issues such as gender equality, sustainable development, family law reforms, and environmental protection. Her leadership extends to coordinating the PhD program in Legal Sciences and previously serving as President of the University's Single Guarantee Committee, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence and equality in higher education. She directs the research group 'Gender equality and sustainable development' and has coordinated several significant research initiatives including 'Violence and new vulnerabilities' (2021), 'The genetic mutation of the family legal order' (2021), and 'Environment, market and sustainable development' (2023). Her research team actively engages with interdisciplinary approaches, connecting legal scholarship with social sciences, environmental studies, and gender studies.
Dr Elizabeth Englezos is a Lecturer at Griffith Law School, Griffith University, appointed since February 2024. She serves as a member of the QLS Advisory Group on Generative AI in Legal Education and previously contributed to the Law Futures Centre (2023-2024). Her academic appointments include editorial roles as Managing Editor of Griffith Law Review (2025-present) and Copy-editor for the Journal of Cross-disciplinary Research in Computational Law (2024-present). Her educational background features: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Griffith University (2022), thesis: '#Hyperconnection: Law and the digital influence on individual identity' Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), Griffith University (2019) Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Queensland University of Technology Dr Englezos' research examines law's intersection with digital technologies, focusing on digital identity harms, algorithmic decision-making, and privacy regulation. Her work analyzes how digital environments impact individual autonomy through platforms, misinformation ecosystems, and AI systems. Key contributions address platform liability frameworks, democratic challenges in digital public spaces, and regulatory responses to emerging technologies. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies combining legal theory, semiotic analysis, and policy evaluation to develop practical governance solutions for contemporary digital dilemmas. Her publication trajectory (15 outputs 2018-2025) reveals increasing focus on AI governance and platform accountability, with recent works examining algorithmic policing, biodiversity law in pandemic contexts, and generative AI implications. The research consistently bridges theoretical analysis with practical regulatory applications across jurisdictions. Dr Englezos actively translates research into pedagogy through her 'Law and Digital Media' elective (launched 2022) and Contracts 1 teaching. Her professional engagement includes policy submissions to government consultations and editorial leadership. Current activities center on generative AI's impact on legal education through her QLS Advisory Group membership, positioning her at the forefront of emerging digital law challenges.
陳恭 is a Professor at the Department of Information Management, College of Business, National Chengchi University. With expertise spanning blockchain technology, information security, and software engineering, he has established himself as a leading academic in Taiwan's fintech research community. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical business applications, particularly in digital finance and secure information systems. Dr. 陳恭 earned his PhD in Computer Science from Yale University (1989-1994), following Bachelor's and Master's degrees from National Taiwan University. His academic journey at National Chengchi University spans over two decades, progressing from Associate Professor to his current position as Professor, with significant administrative roles including Department Chair and Director of the Computer Center. Professor 陳恭's research primarily focuses on blockchain and smart contracts, Open API technology and security, social big data analysis, and programming languages. His work demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational programming language research to cutting-edge blockchain applications. He has made significant contributions to secure multi-party computation, aspect-oriented programming, and blockchain-based systems, with publications in top journals and conferences across computer science, public administration, and business innovation. An analysis of Professor 陳恭's recent publications (2016-2024) reveals a strong concentration on blockchain technology and its financial applications, particularly in smart contracts, consensus algorithms, and secure data dissemination. His research increasingly integrates with IoT systems and demonstrates practical applications in financial technology, showing a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations to real-world business solutions. His notable achievements include: Senior Excellent Teacher (20 years) from National Chengchi University Multiple Distinguished Professor appointments Special Outstanding Talent Award from the National Science Council Multiple Internationalization Excellent Research Awards Professor 陳恭 has secured numerous research grants from both governmental agencies like the Ministry of Science and Technology and private sector organizations including financial institutions and technology companies. His projects often focus on blockchain applications, fintech innovation, and information security, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration. He is actively involved in establishing National Chengchi University as a leading center for blockchain research in Taiwan, contributing to research centers focused on fintech innovation and digital transformation. His work has fostered significant collaborations between academia and industry in the rapidly evolving field of digital finance.
Professor Marius Laurinaitis is a distinguished academic at Mykolo Romerio University (MRU) in Vilnius, Lithuania, holding positions as Professor and Senior Researcher. He serves as the head of the Law and Fintech bachelor's program at MRU and is affiliated with multiple academic units including the Faculty of Public Governance and Business, the Institute of Business and Economics, and the Law School. With a robust research portfolio spanning cybersecurity, hybrid threats, financial regulation, and data protection, Professor Laurinaitis has established himself as a leading expert in the intersection of law, technology, and security in the Lithuanian and international academic communities. Professor Laurinaitis's research primarily focuses on cybersecurity, hybrid threats, financial regulation, and data protection. His work bridges legal frameworks with technical security challenges, examining how legal systems can effectively address emerging cyber threats while protecting individual rights. He has conducted extensive research on hybrid threats as a new generation of security challenges, Belarus's cyber landscape, Russian cyber activities in the Ukraine conflict, and the implementation of cybersecurity measures in various sectors including healthcare and financial institutions. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing contemporary security challenges through interdisciplinary approaches that combine legal analysis with technical understanding of cybersecurity threats and solutions. Professor Laurinaitis has supervised numerous master's theses covering diverse topics within cybersecurity, data protection, and financial technologies. His supervision portfolio includes research on cyber literacy, responsible disclosure principles, personal data leakage prevention, cybersecurity culture in Lithuanian hospitals, social networks for business marketing, online identity verification, biometric technologies, and youth financial literacy. This breadth of supervision topics demonstrates his commitment to developing the next generation of experts in cybersecurity and related fields. Professor Laurinaitis leads or is affiliated with research initiatives focused on cybersecurity, particularly examining hybrid threats and their implications for national and international security. His work often involves international collaboration, as evidenced by co-authored publications with researchers from Australia and other countries. His research group appears to focus on practical applications of cybersecurity principles in real-world contexts, with particular attention to regulatory frameworks and organizational implementation challenges.
Dr. Fuad Jomma is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political and Security Studies at the University of Szczecin. He graduated from the Institute of Political Science at the University of Gdańsk and has established himself as a prominent scholar specializing in Middle Eastern politics, with particular emphasis on Syria and Kurdish issues. His academic career is complemented by his role as an expert appointed by the National Science Centre since 2013. Dr. Jomma's research interests focus on the political transformation in Syria, examining how religious, ethnic, and national divisions impact the political landscape. His Kurdish heritage informs his extensive work on Kurdish issues across multiple countries, including Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. He also investigates Muslim communities in Europe, migration patterns from the Middle East, and security challenges in the region. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on Middle Eastern politics, with particular attention to the Syrian conflict, Kurdish aspirations, and migration dynamics. Over time, his work has evolved to address contemporary challenges such as the impact of social media on political crises, refugee integration in Europe, and the consequences of terrorism on public opinion. His research bridges theoretical political science with practical policy implications. Among his notable achievements are the Award of the Rector of the University of Szczecin for special teaching achievements (2018) and an Honorable Mention in the National Professor Mojsiewicz Competition for the Best Book on Political Science (2019). He has also served on the editorial boards of several academic journals including the Misan Journal of Academic Studies, Zeszyty Naukowe Acta Politica Polonica, and Cyberpolitik Journal. Dr. Jomma has been actively involved in academic exchanges through the ERASMUS program, with research stays at universities in the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Turkey. He regularly organizes academic events, including lectures and debates on Middle Eastern politics, and has collaborated with diplomatic representatives such as the Iraqi Ambassador to Poland. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging academic research with practical policy considerations in international relations.
