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• Cyber-Physical Systems
• System Safety Assurance
• Model-Based Engineering
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Sohag Kabir is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics at the University of Bradford. He leads the MSc Big Data Science and Technology, MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and MSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Hull (2016), an M.Sc. in Embedded Systems, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Kabir's research focuses on safety, reliability, and security assurance of cyber-physical autonomous systems. His work includes model-based safety analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, dynamic reliability analysis, and stochastic modeling. Current projects address IoT security, machine learning certification for automotive systems, and dependability frameworks for complex systems. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on developing integrated frameworks for system dependability, with recent work emphasizing IoT security, autonomous vehicle safety, and AI certification challenges. Dr. Kabir has contributed to multiple EU-funded projects including DEIS (Dependability Engineering Innovation for Cyber-Physical Systems) and MAENAD (Model-based Analysis & Engineering of Novel Architectures for Dependable Electric Vehicles).

Md Noor-A-RahimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Machine Learning
• Internet of Things
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Dr. Md Noor-A-Rahim is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer-Above the Bar) at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork (Ireland). He previously served as a Senior Researcher and Marie Curie Fellow at the same institution. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of South Australia (2015) and the prestigious Michael Miller Medal for his outstanding thesis on wireless communication systems. His research focuses on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Machine Learning, IoT, Wireless Networks, and DNA-based data storage. He has published extensively on topics like 6G-V2X systems, time-sensitive networking, and error characterization in DNA storage. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS), federated learning, and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Research Interests : Dr. Rahim's research bridges theoretical advancements and real-world applications in vehicular networks, smart manufacturing, and next-generation communication systems. He explores challenges in autonomous driving, edge computing, and bio-constrained data storage. His contributions include novel coding schemes for anytime transmission and frameworks for mitigating big vehicle shadowing in V2X communications. Key Publications : His recent work includes a comprehensive survey on wireless TSN (2025), analysis of 6G-V2X systems (2022), and breakthrough studies on DNA data storage error modeling (2023). These publications highlight his expertise in both foundational research and industry-relevant solutions. Awards : Recipient of the Michael Miller Medal (2015) for doctoral research excellence. Grants & Labs : While specific grants are not listed in the text, his research portfolio suggests involvement in collaborative projects with industry partners and funding bodies. He leads interdisciplinary efforts in smart manufacturing and vehicular communication systems.

Anil Ufuk BatmazView profile

Assistant Professor

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Anil Ufuk Batmaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Concordia University. His research focuses on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Human-Computer Interaction, with emphasis on interaction techniques, immersive analytics, and motor skill training systems. He holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2007-2011), an MSc in the same field (2011-2013), and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2015-2018). His work bridges engineering and cognitive science, investigating how visual and haptic feedback impact user performance in immersive environments. Research interests include: 3D interaction techniques for mid-air tasks Effects of display technologies on motor coordination Hybrid UI design for mixed reality systems Training systems for precision tasks using VR Recent publications emphasize evaluation of AR/VR interfaces in healthcare, sports training, and collaborative environments. His work has appeared in venues like IEEE TVCG, ACM CHI, and ISMAR, addressing challenges in spatial navigation, error feedback, and system reliability.

Dierck HillmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Biophotonics
• Medical Imaging
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Dr. Dierck Hillmann is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Department of Biophotonics and Medical Imaging, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Holoscopy from Luebeck University (2013). His research focuses on advanced optical imaging techniques, particularly Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), with applications in retinal imaging, functional signal analysis, and computational imaging. He is affiliated with the LaserLaB - Biophotonics and Microscopy research group. Key research areas include improving OCT resolution through holographic methods, functional imaging of retinal neurons and photoreceptors, and developing computational adaptive optics to enhance imaging quality. His work addresses challenges like speckle reduction, aberration correction, and real-time data processing in biomedical imaging. Dr. Hillmann’s contributions span over 37 publications, including innovations in full-field OCT, optoretinography, and phase-sensitive measurements. He teaches courses such as Computational Optical Imaging and Light-Tissue Interaction. His current project explores imaging individual retinal cells and their functions using advanced techniques. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects significant academic impact. Students advised are not specified in the provided materials.

Wout JosephView profile

Professor

• electromagnetic field exposure assessment
• in-body electromagnetic field modelling
• electromagnetic medical applications
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Wout Joseph is a Professor in the domain of Experimental Characterization of wireless communication systems at Ghent University (Belgium), where he has been working since October 2009. He is also an IMEC Principal Investigator since 2017. His research is conducted within the wireless, acoustics, environment & expert systems (WAVES) research unit at the Department of Information Technology (INTEC). Dr. Joseph was born in Ostend, Belgium on October 21, 1977. He received his M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Ghent University in July 2000. From September 2000 to March 2005 he was a research assistant at the Department of Information Technology (INTEC), where his scientific work focused on electromagnetic exposure assessment around base stations for mobile communications related to health effects. This work led to his Ph.D. degree in March 2005. Professor Joseph's research expertise spans multiple domains within wireless communications and bioelectromagnetics. His primary research interests include electromagnetic field exposure assessment, in-body electromagnetic field modeling, electromagnetic medical applications, propagation for wireless communication systems, IoT, antennas and calibration. He also specializes in wireless performance analysis, industry 4.0 applications, wireless localization, and Quality of Experience metrics. His work is particularly notable for its focus on dosimetric studies in the radiofrequency range, where his research is ranked first in number of peer-reviewed studies. His research has practical applications in wireless network planning, occupational safety, and public health policy related to electromagnetic fields. His extensive publication record (over 886 publications with an h-index of 45 in ISI Web of Science and 66 in Google Scholar) demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental electromagnetic field measurements to applied research in industrial wireless networks and bioelectromagnetic applications. Recent work shows a strong emphasis on 5G exposure assessment across multiple European countries, millimeter-wave channel modeling, and the application of machine learning techniques to exposure assessment and wireless localization. EBEA council board member (2015-2018) EBEA board member at large (2019) Bioelectromagnetics Society board member (2022) Bioelectromagnetics Society board member (2024) 24 research awards Professor Joseph leads significant research efforts in electromagnetic field exposure assessment, with particular emphasis on developing measurement methodologies and computational models for real-world exposure scenarios. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic modeling with practical applications in wireless communications and bioelectromagnetics. His research group within the WAVES unit is highly active in both theoretical and experimental aspects of wireless communications and bioelectromagnetics, with current projects focusing on 5G exposure assessment across Europe, millimeter-wave channel modeling for data centers and industrial environments, and the development of novel exposure assessment methodologies using advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques.

• Self-test and self-calibration of circuits
• Fault-tolerant systems
• Analog and mixed-signal circuits
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Sule Ozev is a Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, San Diego (2002), and has been a faculty member since 2008. Her research focuses on analog and mixed-signal circuit testing, fault-tolerant systems, and RF circuit reliability. She has published over 100 papers and holds a U.S. patent. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2006) and the ASU Joseph Palais Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award (2023-2024). Her education includes: Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, UC San Diego (2002) M.S., Computer Science and Engineering, UC San Diego (1998) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Bogazici University, Turkey (1995) Research Interests: Self-test and calibration techniques for analog/RF circuits, fault simulation, and reliability enhancement. Recent work includes BIST solutions for power management units, MEMS sensor calibration, and IoT security. Publications span RF impedance measurement, low-power systems, and marine sensor applications. Awards also include best paper recognitions at IEEE VLSI Test Symposium (2022) and European Test Symposium (2019). Grants include NSF-funded projects on adaptive test strategies and collaborative research on sensor networks. Service roles include associate editor for IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems and program chairs for major conferences.

Michael EverettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Motion Planning
• Control Theory
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Michael Everett is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University with a joint appointment in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. He directs the Autonomy & Intelligence Laboratory, focusing on certifiable learning machines at the intersection of robotics, deep learning, and control theory. His research emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficiency in robotics applications like off-road navigation and social environments. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2020) SM in Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2017) SB in Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2015) Research Interests: Robotics and motion planning Control theory and neural network verification Reinforcement learning applications Certifiable safety guarantees for autonomous systems Navigation in dynamic/human environments Awards: Runner-Up: Best Paper Award (ICML 2022) Winner: Best Student Paper (IROS 2017/2023) Editors’ Top 5 Published Articles (IEEE Access 2021) Lab & Contributions: The Autonomy & Intelligence Lab develops algorithms for high-speed off-road autonomy, socially aware navigation, and neural feedback verification. His work includes the RAMP planning pipeline and Evora traversability learning framework. He collaborates with Google’s PAIR team on trustworthy AI.

Dimitrios KoutsonikolasView profile

Associate Professor

• Wireless Networking
• Mobile Computing
• Millimeter Wave Networking
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Dr. Dimitrios Koutsonikolas is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Northeastern University, leading the WiNS Lab. Previously, he held a tenured position at the University at Buffalo. His research focuses on experimental wireless networking and mobile computing, particularly millimeter-wave systems, 5G/6G networks, energy-efficient protocols, and high-bandwidth applications like VR/AR. He has published over 80 papers in top venues (e.g., MobiCom, INFOCOM), received NSF CAREER and IEEE awards, and led major grants including an NSF-funded $3M project for an open 5G/6G testbed. His lab explores cutting-edge technologies like O-RAN, beam management, and edge computing for latency-critical applications. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2010). Research Interests: Experimental validation of wireless protocols, mmWave networking, latency-optimized edge computing, and cross-layer design. Current projects include TARGET (5G/6G latency solutions) and the X5G testbed for open spectrum utilization. Recent Trends in Articles: Focus on 5G deployment maturity, mmWave beam management, and 6G-ready technologies like autonomous space networks. Work bridges theoretical contributions with practical implementations, leveraging testbeds for real-world validation. Awards: Notable honors include IEEE Region 1 Innovation (2019), NSF CAREER (2016), and multiple best paper awards at MobiCom, WCNC, and Globecom. Recognized for both research and teaching excellence. Grants & Labs: Principal investigator on NSF grants ($3M+), leading collaborations with IMDEA Networks and industry partners. WiNS Lab develops open-source tools for 5G testing and explores sub-THz channels. Advises over 15 students, many advancing to top tech firms (e.g., Apple, HP Labs).

• Animal Communication
• Social Cognition
• Anthropogenic Impacts on Animal Behavior
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Çağlar Akçay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University, part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Animal Behavior from the University of Washington, alongside an MA in Cognition and Perception and a BS in Biology and Psychology from Middle East Technical University. His research focuses on behavioral ecology, particularly the evolution of animal communication and social cognition in songbirds. He investigates how animals adapt to anthropogenic environments, including effects of urbanization on signaling and aggression. Key research areas include animal communication systems, social interactions mediated by vocal signals, and the impact of environmental changes on behavior. He leads the Bird Lab, studying the interplay between communication and social behavior in birds, with projects on Darwin’s finches and song sparrow territorial dynamics. His work emphasizes field studies combined with experimental approaches, such as acoustic manipulations and observational tracking. Member of the Behavioral Ecology Research Group Recipient of Turkish Science Academy Early Career Fellowship (2019-2021) Teaching responsibilities include BSc programs in Animal Behaviour and Zoology, and an MSc in Animal Behaviour Applications for Conservation Recent publications highlight topics like survival processing effects in memory, avian behavioral plasticity in urban settings, and the role of acoustic signals in territorial disputes. His interdisciplinary work bridges ecology, cognition, and conservation, with a focus on translating findings into wildlife management strategies.

Dana E. VeronView profile

Professor

• Climate Change
• Atmospheric Science
• Polar Meteorology
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Dr. Dana E. Veron is a Professor and Co-Director of the Gerard J. Mangone Climate Change Science and Policy Hub at the University of Delaware (UD). She holds roles as Associate Chair of the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences and Faculty Director for the Environmental Science major and Climate Scholars program. Her research focuses on climate change impacts, polar meteorology, and offshore wind energy. She earned a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (2000) and a B.A. in Physics from SUNY Geneseo (1995). Key research areas include Arctic energy balance, Antarctic boundary layer processes, cloud-radiation interactions, and coastal wind dynamics. She leads the Veron Lab, collaborating internationally on projects like CALVA in Antarctica. Dr. Veron also advances climate education through initiatives like MADE-CLEAR, addressing curriculum gaps and teacher training. Her work bridges academia and policy, contributing to UD's Delaware Environmental Institute and Center for Research in Wind (CReW). Notable contributions include studies on sea breeze impacts on wind energy forecasting and climate change literacy in higher education. Affiliations include the Provost Faculty Fellows program and roles on the Honors Program Board. She advises multiple graduate students and teaches courses on climate dynamics, oceanography, and wind energy.

Eric FrewView profile

Professor

• Autonomous Systems
• Robotics
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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Eric Frew is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. He holds leadership roles including Director of the Autonomous Systems Interdisciplinary Research Theme (ASIRT) and former Director of the Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles (RECUV). His research focuses on autonomous systems, heterogeneous unmanned aircraft systems, and optimal distributed sensing. He earned his PhD from Stanford University in 2003, and has been a faculty member at CU Boulder since 2004. Education: PhD, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 2003 MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1996 BS, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1995 Research Interests: Networked unmanned systems Optimal distributed sensing Controlled mobility in sensor networks Miniature self-deploying systems Guidance and control of unmanned aircraft in complex atmospheric phenomena Notable Awards: Outstanding Mentor Award (2023) AIAA Associate Fellow (2013) NSF CAREER Award (2009) Grants and Labs: Leads the Center for Autonomous Air Mobility and Sensing (CAAMS), and has conducted field campaigns such as TORUS (Targeted Observation by Radars and UAS of Supercells). His work integrates theoretical research with practical deployment of autonomous systems for environmental monitoring and severe weather studies. Labs/Teams: Active in CAAMS and RECUV, collaborating with industry/government on pre-competitive research in autonomous air mobility and sensing.

Paul KellyView profile

Lecturer

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health Promotion
• Active Travel
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Dr Paul Kelly is a Lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Edinburgh's Moray House School of Education and Sport, based at the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC). He holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, focusing on travel behavior measurement validity. His research evaluates initiatives to increase physical activity, with a focus on walking and cycling interventions, including the impact of 20mph speed limits in Edinburgh and Belfast. He also specializes in improving physical activity assessment methods through valid and reliable measures. Current research includes evaluating urban transport policies, systematic reviews of large cohort studies, and exploring mental health benefits of physical activity. Collaborations involve institutions like the University of Bristol and Cambridge, with a focus on interdisciplinary public health approaches. His publications highlight the cardiovascular and mental health benefits of active travel, while addressing potential risks like air pollution exposure. Teaching spans physical activity epidemiology, measurement methodologies, and health promotion strategies. Key projects include the Edinburgh-Belfast 20mph speed limit evaluation and the IOC Olympian Health Cohort study. His work emphasizes pragmatic evaluation and translating research into policy, such as the Health Economic Assessment Tool (HEAT) for walking/cycling.

Maarten de RijkeView profile

Professor

• Information Retrieval
• Machine Learning
• Neural Ranking Models
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Maarten de Rijke is a Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Informatics Institute, leading the Information Retrieval Lab (IRLab). He specializes in information retrieval, machine learning, and recommendation systems, focusing on neural ranking models, fairness, and conversational search. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in reproducibility, robustness, and ethical AI. He supervises numerous PhD students and postdocs, including recent defenses by Barrie Kersbergen, Antonis Krasakis, and Vera Provatorova. His lab collaborates internationally, organizing events like SIGIR workshops and the Search Engines Amsterdam (SEA) meetup. Key awards include the Best Reproducibility Paper Award (2025) and Best Paper at WSDM 2021. Research interests span generative retrieval, adversarial robustness, and fairness in ranking. Notable projects include the FULTR dataset, FairDiverse toolkit, and studies on empathetic conversational systems. He actively promotes open science through reproducible methodologies and community-driven benchmarks.

• Psychometrics
• Log Data Analysis
• Missing Data Methods
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Prof. Dr. Steffi Pohl holds the Chair of Methods and Evaluation/Quality Assurance at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin since 2019. Previously, she was a Junior Professor (2013-2019) and researcher at institutions including Friedrich-Schiller University Jena and University of Bamberg. She earned her PhD in Psychometrics from Friedrich-Schiller University Jena (2010) and holds a Diplom in Psychology (2004) from Freie Universität Berlin. Her research focuses on advanced statistical methods in educational and psychological testing, including response time modeling, missing data mechanisms, and causal inference in assessment. She has pioneered work on test engagement detection via response patterns and log数据分析. Awards include the 2020 Psychometric Society Early Career Award and 2011 Gustav A. Lienert Dissertation Prize. Pohl serves on editorial boards of Psychometrika , Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics , and Zeitschrift für Psychologie . She chairs the Berlin School of Mind and Brain faculty and holds governance roles in academic senates. Her research projects include the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS) and collaborations on test design innovations. Current teaching includes advanced courses in empirical research methods, multivariate statistics, and educational measurement. She actively develops methodologies for analyzing log数据 from digital testing platforms and improving assessment reliability in large-scale studies.

• VLSI Testing
• Circuit Design
• Test Compaction
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Irith Pomeranz is the Cadence Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on advanced testing methodologies for VLSI circuits, including functional test compaction, fault diagnosis, and built-in self-test (BIST) techniques. She is affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and has contributed extensively to improving test efficiency and fault coverage in digital circuits. Her work addresses challenges such as aging effects, transition faults, and path delay faults, with a particular emphasis on practical implementations for industrial applications. Key areas of interest include modular test sequences, configuration-based compaction, and dynamic testing strategies for in-field environments. She has developed algorithms for dual-target diagnostic testing and synchronization mechanisms for online fault detection in logic blocks. Research Trends in her publications emphasize innovations like storage-based BIST schemes, adaptive test scheduling, and shared test data architectures. These advancements aim to reduce test data volume, improve fault coverage, and enhance reliability in modern integrated circuits. Her work often bridges theoretical foundations and practical hardware implementations. Grants & Advising : While specific grants or student advisees are not listed, her prolific publication record indicates active involvement in research projects and graduate supervision within Purdue's ECE department. Labs & Teams : Her contributions are likely tied to Purdue's VLSI and testing research groups, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided text.