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Mark LofquistView profile

Academic

• Systems Engineering
• Spectrum Management
• RF Hardware Design
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Mark Lofquist is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Colorado's Engineering School, specializing in systems engineering, spectrum management, and RF hardware design. His work focuses on spectrally aware communication systems, dynamic spectrum access, and 4G/5G network technologies. He previously worked at Shared Spectrum Company on the DARPA XG program and has industry experience in mobile electronics, including roles as an instructor and shop manager. Education: Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech (1999, 5-year honors program) Ph.D. in Telecommunication Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder Research Interests: RF link budget analysis Military and space-grade transceiver design Spectrum coexistence testing Software-defined radio (SDR) Wireless network optimization Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed. Collaborates with industry partners like Shared Spectrum Company on projects funded by DARPA and other agencies. Active in spectrum policy analysis and regulatory decision frameworks. Labs/Teams: Engages in field testing via partnerships, including radar waveform captures at Fort Story and Point Loma, and spectrum occupancy studies in Maine.

Monika AkbarView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Cybersecurity
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Monika Akbar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where she has served since 2017. Previously, she was a Research Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the CyberShare Center of Excellence at UTEP. She holds a Master's from Montana State University and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Virginia Tech M.S. in Computer Science, Montana State University Her research focuses on AI/ML-driven solutions for cybersecurity, public health analytics, and educational technology. Key areas include threat modeling in industrial control systems (ICS), malware detection, disease outbreak prediction using mobility data, and culturally responsive computational thinking education. Her recent work emphasizes integrating heterogeneous data sources for risk assessment, with applications in cybersecurity (e.g., CyManII collaborations) and public health informatics. Over 50 publications span conferences like IEEE Big Data, CIKM, and journals like IEEE Security & Privacy. Notable collaborations include the Sol y Agua project, a game-based STEM education initiative, and partnerships with the National Science Foundation (NSF) for CS education studies in El Paso schools. Her lab develops tools like AWEB for cybersecurity threat analysis and mobile platforms (e.g., Dysgu) to enhance out-of-class learning engagement.

Helen GibsonView profile

Research Fellow

• Information Visualization
• Graphs and Networks
• Security Technology
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Helen Gibson serves as the Head of Innovation at CENTRIC, where she focuses on innovation, stakeholder engagement, and developing funding applications across the security domain. With a strong academic background in Mathematics and Information Visualization, she has made significant contributions to various security projects including ATHENA, UNITY, and TENSOR. Her educational background includes: Undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Edinburgh University Master's degree in Computing and Information Technology from Northumbria University PhD in Information Visualization (focused on graphs and networks) from Northumbria University Helen's research spans multiple critical areas in security technology, with particular expertise in information visualization, open source intelligence (OSINT), and the ethical implications of AI in law enforcement. Her work bridges technical innovation with practical security applications, focusing on crisis management, cybercrime prevention, and community engagement through technology. She has made significant contributions to understanding how citizens perceive AI use by police forces and the necessary safeguards for privacy and safety. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on security technology applications, particularly in OSINT methodologies, AI ethics in law enforcement, and crisis management systems. Over the years, her research has evolved from technical aspects of data visualization and social media analysis for crisis response to broader considerations of legal, ethical, and privacy implications of security technologies. Recent work emphasizes citizen perspectives on AI in policing and the future challenges of OSINT in law enforcement. Helen has played key roles in major security research projects: Central role in setting up and implementing the OSINT Hub Significant contributions to the ATHENA project for crisis management Key involvement in UNITY and TENSOR projects Development of systems for dark web investigations Her leadership extends to developing security research ecosystems and fostering collaboration between academic, law enforcement, and community stakeholders to address contemporary security challenges through innovative technological solutions.

• Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Management
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Јasmina Ćurčić is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Management at the Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, University of Kragujevac. She holds a PhD candidate status in Engineering Management, having completed a Master's in Engineering Management (2017) and a Bachelor's in Entrepreneurial Management (2014). She has been employed as an academic assistant since 2021, previously working in administrative roles at the faculty (2018-2019). Her research focuses on industrial management, quality systems, and information technology applications in manufacturing. She has published extensively in areas like ERP system implementation, AHP decision-making frameworks, and strategic process optimization. Her work emphasizes practical applications in Serbian industries, particularly in production monitoring and organizational digitization. Education: PhD candidate (2018–present), MEng Management (2017), BEng Entrepreneurial Management (2014) Teaching: Leads courses in Project Management, Supply Chains, Engineering Economics, and Standardized Management Systems Awards: 2014/15 Dositej Scholarship for academic excellence Committees: Member of accreditation teams for academic programs and faculty asset inventory commission Her recent publications (2023–2025) investigate topics such as ERP systems in manufacturing, business intelligence in public procurement, and strategic performance improvement methodologies. She actively participates in international conferences across Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

• Digital Forensics
• Malware Detection
• Adversarial Machine Learning
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Yin Pan is a Professor of Cybersecurity at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), affiliated with the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Systems Science and M.S. in Computer Science from Binghamton University (SUNY), alongside degrees from Shanghai Normal University. Dr. Pan specializes in digital forensics, malware detection, and adversarial machine learning, with over 45 publications and patents in network quality of service, VoIP, and AI. She actively teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in digital forensics and has secured grants from NSF, U.S. Air Force Research Lab, and RIT. Education Background: Bachelor's and Master's in Shanghai Normal University (China) Second Master's and Ph.D. in State University of New York at Binghamton Research Interests: Her work focuses on game-based approaches to digital forensics education, memory-based malware detection using machine learning, and cybersecurity audit methodologies. She explores adversarial examples in AI systems and has contributed to network protocols and data center routing optimizations. Grants & Awards: Notable funding includes NSF and Air Force grants supporting her research in cybersecurity education and malware analysis. She also holds four U.S. patents in network QoS, VoIP, and AI applications. Advising & Teaching: While no formal advisees are listed, she designs gamified curricula for cybersecurity education and leads courses like CSEC-464 Computer System Forensics and CSEC-730 Advanced Computer Forensics.

• Cybersecurity
• Parallel Simulation
• Discrete Event Simulation
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David Malcolm Nicol is a Herman M. Dieckamp Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds multiple directorships, including Director of the Information Trust Institute, Director of Research at the Illinois Advanced Research Center at Singapore (Illinois ARCS), and Director of the Dieckamp Center for Reliable, Secure, and Trustworthy Systems within the Coordinated Science Lab. He is also affiliated with the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and the Grainger College of Engineering. His research focuses on cybersecurity, parallel and discrete event simulation, industrial control systems security, smart grid networks, and dependable systems. He has contributed to areas such as message authentication in control systems, vulnerability analysis, and efficient simulation techniques for highly reliable systems. He has received the prestigious IEEE Fellow award in 2003 for his contributions to the field. His work spans collaborations in cybersecurity and infrastructure security, with notable publications in journals like Empirical Software Engineering and ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems . David Nicol has actively participated in academic activities, including an oral presentation on Cyber Threats in the Age of COVID-19 in June 2020. His research is anchored in labs such as the Information Trust Institute and the Coordinated Science Lab, emphasizing practical solutions for secure and trustworthy systems.

• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Leadership
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Professor Niki Panteli is a Professor of Digital Business at Lancaster University's Department of Management Science. Her research focuses on digital transformation, cybersecurity, digital leadership, and inclusivity in technology. She explores trust, identity, and power dynamics in digital platforms and online communities. Notable contributions include studies on gender dynamics in tech sectors, ethical cybersecurity practices, and hybrid workplace dynamics. Professor Panteli holds editorial roles in journals like Information Systems Journal and Information Systems Frontiers , and is a UKAIS Fellow (2025). She supervises PhD students like Seki Liu and leads projects such as the DiScriBE initiative on digital security design. Education: Doctorate in Information Systems (not explicitly stated, inferred from role). Research Interests: Digital platforms, cybersecurity governance, diversity in tech, virtual teams, and hybrid work environments. Her work bridges organizational behavior and technology, addressing challenges like algorithmic bias, remote work adaptability, and cybersecurity policy. Recent projects include analyzing employee experience management systems and medical knowledge sharing via social media. Grants & Projects: Leads the DiScriBE project (2023–2025), focusing on digital security by design. Collaborates on initiatives like Reconfiguring Employee Experience Platforms and Medical Knowledge Flow Analysis . Awards: AIS Women’s Network Mentor Award and UKAIS Fellowship 2025. Professional Activities: Editor for multiple journals, committee roles in ECIS 2024, and workshops on peer review and cybersecurity. Labs/Teams: Part of the Pentland Centre for Sustainability and the Centre for Technological Futures. Engaged with global research networks on digital health and workplace transformation.

R. Anthony ReeseView profile

Professor

• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
• Intellectual Property Law
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R. Anthony Reese is a Chancellor's Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, specializing in copyright, trademark, and internet aspects of intellectual property law. He has taught at Stanford Law School, NYU School of Law, and international programs. Education: J.D., Stanford Law School (with Distinction) B.A., Yale University (Russian Language and Literature, summa cum laude) Research Interests: His work focuses on copyright doctrine complexity, termination of transfer provisions, and work preservation. He advocates for nuanced interpretations of fair use and transformativeness, emphasizing purpose over content changes in legal rulings. His scholarship addresses challenges in adapting copyright law to the digital era, including ISP liability and digital rights management. Scientific Awards: 2019 IP Vanguard Award by the California Lawyers Association's IP Law Section Public Service: Reese has served on boards of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association, Yale-China Association, and advised the Texas Judicial Council’s Committee on Public Access to Court Records. He co-founded the Copyright Principles Project, proposing U.S. copyright reforms.

Brian L. SmithView profile

Professor

• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Connected and Automated Vehicles
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Brian L. Smith, PE is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, specializing in Civil Engineering. He leads research in transportation systems with a focus on sustainability, cybersecurity, connected/automated vehicles, and smart infrastructure. Dr. Smith has authored over 150 publications and holds multiple patents. His work includes pioneering virtual reality tools for pedestrian safety, cybersecurity frameworks for autonomous systems, and innovations in traffic management. Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech (1989) M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia (1991) Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia (1995) Research Interests: Dr. Smith's work spans advanced transportation technologies, including cooperative systems, probe-based traffic monitoring, and AI-driven infrastructure solutions. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address urban mobility challenges, such as integrating cybersecurity into vehicle networks and optimizing smart city systems. Awards: Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE Huber Research Award (2006) NSF CAREER Award Eno Transportation Leadership Fellow His advisory roles include guiding state/national transportation policies and serving as an associate editor for the ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering. He founded the University of Virginia's Center for Transportation Studies and leads the Link Lab's transportation research initiatives. Teaching: Courses include CE 6440 (Advanced Transportation Systems) and CE 5000 (Construction Project Management), emphasizing hands-on learning and industry collaboration.

Lutz EcksteinView profile

Professor

• Automotive Engineering
• Automated Driving Systems
• Vehicle Dynamics
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Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein is the Head of the Institute of Automotive Engineering (ika) at RWTH Aachen University and a leading expert in automotive engineering. He concurrently serves as President of the VDI Association of German Engineers, President of the VDI Scientific Advisory Board for the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport (BMDV), and Scientific Director of the NRW Competence Network for Automated and Connected Mobility. His professional background includes senior roles at BMW and DaimlerChrysler, focusing on vehicle safety, driver assistance systems, and ergonomics. Eckstein holds a Doctorate from the University of Stuttgart (2000) and received the Artur Fischer Prize (1995) for academic excellence. His research interests span automated driving systems, human-machine interfaces, scenario-based testing, and mobility infrastructure. He leads high-profile projects like UNICARagil and coordinates the Mobility and Transport profile at RWTH Aachen. Over 80 patents and publications reflect his contributions to automotive innovation, including advancements in sensor fusion, digital twins, and cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS). His recent work emphasizes safety assurance for automated vehicles, scenario databases, and scalable simulation frameworks. Eckstein's interdisciplinary approach bridges academia and industry, driving transformative solutions for future mobility challenges.

Kelly AldrichView profile

Professor

• Nursing Informatics
• Healthcare Interoperability
• Digital Health
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Kelly Aldrich, DNP, MS, RN, is a Professor and Director of Informatics Innovation at Vanderbilt School of Nursing with a secondary appointment in Biomedical Informatics. Board-certified in Nursing Informatics, she brings over 35 years of expertise spanning cardiac/trauma critical care, healthcare transformation leadership, and academic innovation. Dr. Aldrich holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and MS in Healthcare Systems Leadership/Nursing Informatics from the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on: Healthcare interoperability and trusted data architectures Virtual environments for nurse well-being (MIND Lab) Unique nurse identifiers and digital RN citizen models Clinical informatics integration in operations and education Her recent publications emphasize nursing informatics education, AI in healthcare, interoperability frameworks, and pandemic-response technologies. Publication trends show growing focus on immersive learning technologies and systemic healthcare solutions. Significant honors include: Sara K. Archer Faculty Award (2023, 2021) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2022) Dean's Award for Informatics Achievement (2021) HIMSS Fellow She leads industry initiatives including HHS/ONC interoperability task forces, Baxter Healthcare Digital Health advisory, and CDC Healthcare Trust Data Platforms. Dr. Aldrich founded an informatics consulting firm and serves on multiple national cybersecurity and innovation committees.

Cecilia TestartView profile

Assistant Professor

• Internet Measurements
• Network Security
• Internet Policy
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Cecilia Testart is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, holding joint appointments in the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and the School of Computer Science. Her research focuses on internet protocols, network security, and policy, emphasizing data-driven approaches to improve security and societal alignment. She earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT, alongside a master’s in Technology and Policy, and holds engineering degrees from Universidad de Chile and École Centrale Paris. Her research explores how internet protocols evolve and interact with societal expectations. Notable contributions include work on RPKI adoption and routing security, recognized with a Distinguished Paper Award at ACM IMC 2019. She co-organized workshops on routing security and policy-relevant internet measurement, and serves on program committees for SIGCOMM and IMC. She leads the Internet and Society Lab and is part of the Internet Intelligence Lab. Her awards include the PAM 2023 Best Community Artifact Award for work on sibling ASes. She advises students, including Deepak Gouda, and has affiliations with Inria, .CL, Akamai, MSR, and the OECD. Her work bridges technical and policy challenges to enhance internet reliability and security.

• Archival Science
• Recordkeeping Informatics
• Participatory Design
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Associate Professor Joanne Evans is a leading academic in archival and recordkeeping studies at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. She heads the Digital Transformation group in the Department of Human Centred Computing and holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2015-2018) focused on co-designing inclusive recordkeeping systems for childhood out-of-home care. Her expertise spans participatory design, rights-based frameworks, and digital equity. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Archives and Recordkeeping), Monash University (2007) Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Monash University (2012) Multiple diplomas in Information Technology and Management from RMIT University Bachelor of Science with Honours (Chemistry), Australian National University (1988) Research Interests: Evans' work addresses lifelong identity, memory, and accountability for care-experienced individuals through participatory design. She explores recordkeeping informatics, digital equity, and ethical technologies. Recent projects include real-time rights-based governance systems and multicultural approaches to IT education. Key Contributions: Established the Recordkeeping and the Rights of the Child Research Program Developed frameworks for inclusive recordkeeping networks Advocated for archival justice and data sovereignty Awards & Activities: ARC Future Fellowship (2015-2018) Member of International Council on Archives, Australian Society of Archivists, and Australian Library and Information Association Teaching: Leads units in recordkeeping informatics, archival systems, and information management within Monash's IT curriculum.

• Biometric Recognition
• Presentation Attack Detection
• Deepfake Forensics
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Giulia Orrù is an Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Cagliari, Italy, affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. She holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science from the same institution. Her research focuses on biometric recognition, presentation attack detection, deepfake forensics, and cybersecurity. She is a core member of the Pattern Recognition and Applications Laboratory (PRA lab), contributing to projects like BullyBuster (anti-bullying detection systems) and LivDet competitions (fingerprint liveness detection). Dr. Orrù has authored numerous publications in top-tier conferences and journals, with a strong emphasis on advancing secure authentication systems and combating adversarial attacks in biometrics. She actively serves as a referee for pattern recognition and cybersecurity venues. Teaching activities include courses such as Technologies for Information Security and Artificial Intelligence and Security . Research interests span multimodal biometrics, 3D face reconstruction for surveillance, AI-driven anti-bullying systems, and deepfake detection algorithms. Her work bridges theoretical advancements (e.g., diffusion models for anomaly detection) with real-world applications like forensic recognition and crowd analysis. Notable projects include the Synthetic Data for Face Recognition (SdFR) initiative and contributions to the Face Deepfake Detection Challenge. Dr. Orrù's lab explores cutting-edge techniques in EEG-based personal recognition and vulnerability analysis of medical AI systems. She maintains active participation in international research networks and has developed open-source tools for evaluating biometric system resilience against spoofing attacks.

• Media pluralism
• Digital journalism
• Platform governance
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Dr. Timothy Koskie is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Sydney's School of Media and Communications, affiliated with the Centre for AI Trust and Governance. He previously worked at the UTS Centre for Media Transition on projects like Valuing News, Wikihistories Discovery, and Generative AI's implications for Wikipedia. His career spans two decades in publishing and education across the US, Australia, Spain, and South Korea. Current role: Post-Doctoral Research Associate Institution: University of Sydney Former affiliation: UTS Centre for Media Transition Research Interests Media pluralism and diversity Digital journalism practices Platform governance mechanisms Mediated trust dynamics Transnational media systems Media ecosystem analysis Publications & Media Contributions focus on digital communication ethics, media regulation, and societal impacts of technology. Key projects include the 2024-2028 ARC Laureate Fellowship on Mediated Trust and the 2022-2024 ARC Discovery Grant for Valuing News. Scientific Awards Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship (FL230100075) Australian Research Council Discovery-Projects Grant (DP220100589) As an associate supervisor, he mentors students in media and communications. His work intersects technology, governance, and societal impacts, with recent contributions to debates on Telegram's governance and YouTube's political influence.