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Hye-Chung KumView profile

Professor

• Health Informatics
• Data Science
• Privacy-Preserving Record Linkage
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Hye-Chung Kum is a Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Management at Texas A&M University, where she pioneers Population Informatics to transform digital data into evidence-based health policy solutions. Her work bridges computer science, public health, and social work to address critical data challenges in healthcare systems. Education: PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), 2004 MSW (Master of Social Work), UNC-CH, School of Social Work, 1998 MS, UNC-CH, Department of Computer Science, 1997 BS, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Department of Computer Science, 1995 Research Vision: Dr. Kum develops privacy-preserving human-computer hybrid systems for cleaning and integrating chaotic real-world data (e.g., EHRs, administrative records). Her Population Informatics framework enables ethical large-scale analysis while addressing data genocide in marginalized communities through innovations like the Secure Decoupled Linkage (SDLink) system. Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) reveals three dominant threads: (1) Mental health service utilization dynamics during/post-pandemic, (2) Racial/ethnic disparities in emergency department use and cancer outcomes, and (3) Ethical data sharing frameworks for vulnerable populations. Her Texas-focused studies on Medicaid payment models and AI-driven record linkage demonstrate practical policy applications. Research Infrastructure: As director of the Population Informatics Lab, she leads cross-disciplinary teams developing Privacy-by-Design tools that balance public health needs with data sovereignty—particularly for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Her grant-funded work consistently addresses Medicaid transformation and healthcare cost drivers through secondary data analytics.

Jan GodsellView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Strategy
• Circular Economy
• Operations Management
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Professor Jan Godsell serves as Dean of Loughborough Business School and holds the title of Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy. Her dual career spans academia and industry, combining academic rigor with executive experience in global firms like Dyson and ICI/Zeneca Pharmaceuticals. She focuses on strategic supply chain alignment, circular economy transitions, and Industry 4.0 applications. Her research bridges operational excellence and strategic business goals, emphasizing sustainability, deglobalization risks, and innovation ecosystems. Advisory roles include the Made Smarter Expert Panel and Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Advisory Group, reflecting her industry influence. Key research themes include circular economy frameworks, supply chain resilience, and the interplay between technology and sustainable practices. Recent work explores net-zero supply chains, food waste prevention, and geopolitical sourcing strategies. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but her extensive advisory roles and leadership positions underscore her recognized expertise. Her career trajectory highlights a commitment to transforming academic insights into actionable industry strategies.

Egil ØvrelidView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Innovation
• Healthcare Information Systems
• IT Architecture
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Egil Øvrelid is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics (IFI), University of Oslo, affiliated with the Digital Innovation (DIN) research group. His work focuses on digital infrastructures, healthcare IT systems, and sociotechnical interplay in organizational innovation. He explores topics such as digital transformation, process innovation, and platform ecosystems in healthcare and higher education contexts. His research emphasizes the alignment of digital strategies with organizational practices, particularly in large-scale infrastructures. Key areas include lightweight IT solutions for process innovation, architectural transformation in incumbent organizations, and governance mechanisms in collaborative platforms. He has contributed to frameworks like 'dual digitalization' and 'adaptive mirroring' in healthcare IT architectures. Notable projects include the TSD platform for sensitive data research and studies on national digital ecosystems like Norway’s one-citizen-one-health-record initiative. His work bridges theory and practice, often collaborating with healthcare and educational institutions to address real-world challenges in digital innovation. Research Groups: Digital Innovation (DIN) Key Themes: Sociotechnical systems, digital transformation, healthcare IT, process innovation, platform ecosystems

Nikitas KaranikolasView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing and Understanding
• Computational Linguistics
• Computational Phonology
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Nikitas Karanikolas serves as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering at the University of West Attica since March 2018, following a distinguished career progression from Assistant Professor (2004) to Associate Professor (2010) and Professor (2014) at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. His professional trajectory includes significant roles as Systems Head of TEI Athens Library (1996-1997) and Chief of Informatics at Aretaieio University Hospital (1997-2004), alongside leadership positions in the Greek Computer Society as Board Member (2004-2006) and Secretary General (2006-2008). His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's in Statistics and Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1988) PhD in Applied Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1994) with thesis "Technological and Linguistic approaches in Natural Language Understanding" Dr. Karanikolas maintains an exceptionally broad research portfolio spanning Natural Language Processing , Computational Linguistics , Medical Informatics , and Green Energy systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational frameworks with practical healthcare applications, particularly evident in recent dementia care technologies and Greek language processing systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects computational phonology with medical diagnostics and e-government applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward AI-driven healthcare solutions (particularly dementia patient monitoring), multilingual NLP systems (Greek and Polish), and urban safety applications . His work demonstrates consistent methodology development in ontological representations and multimodal fusion techniques, with increasing emphasis on real-world clinical and governmental implementations since 2023. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. With 16 journal papers, 68 conference publications, and six authoritative Greek university textbooks, Dr. Karanikolas maintains an active research trajectory. His advising capacity is evidenced through extensive publication mentorship, particularly in medical informatics and NLP projects. While specific grant details are unavailable, his hospital information system implementations and textbook authorship suggest successful research funding acquisition. Current research activities focus on multimodal aggression prediction systems for dementia care, Greek language ontological frameworks, and urban navigation safety applications, primarily conducted through the University of West Attica's informatics infrastructure.

• Digital Health
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Global Health
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Sundeep Sahay is a Professor at Digital Innovation (University of Oslo) with affiliate roles at Sustainable Healthcare Education (UiO Faculty of Medicine), The Information School (University of Sheffield), and HISP India . His research bridges technology and global health, focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) , climate-health intersections, and digital health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) , particularly India. He employs Action Research and social science theories to address health inequities, structural violence, and the realities of digital personal data in maternal/childcare. Research Themes : AMR through health inequity lens, digital identity work in community health, data governance in LMICs, and sociotechnical design for global health. Geographic Focus : Spanning 30+ countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, with emphasis on India, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Mozambique.

Thomas KjeldsenView profile

Professor

• Extreme events
• Machine learning
• Hydrological modelling
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Thomas Kjeldsen is a Professor in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath. He leads multiple research projects funded by organizations such as The British Council, Royal Academy of Engineering, and The Leverhulme Trust. His research focuses on extreme events, machine learning, hydrological modeling, and nature-based solutions. He is affiliated with centers including the Water Innovation and Research Centre (WIRC), EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa), and the Institute for Mathematical Innovation (IMI). Research Interests: Extreme events, machine learning applications in hydrology, flood risk management, and civil engineering resilience. Key Projects: Development of rainfall frequency models for infrastructure design, flood reconstruction using historical data, and capacity-building for South African flood studies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and clean water. Recent studies emphasize non-stationary hydrological analysis, urban flood modeling using machine learning, and interdisciplinary approaches to water resource management. Activities include advising doctoral students, organizing academic events (e.g., British Hydrological Society Symposium), and serving on external committees like Affinity Water. His research has been widely cited and featured in policy discussions and international media.

Cristiana BolchiniView profile

Professor

• Dependability
• Fault Tolerance
• Reliability Analysis
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Cristiana Bolchini is a Professor at the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB) at Politecnico di Milano. She holds a PhD in Automation and Computer Science Engineering (1997) and a Laurea in Electronic Engineering (1993), both from Politecnico di Milano. Her research focuses on dependable systems, fault tolerance, and embedded systems design, with recent work on ICT solutions for smart buildings and energy efficiency. She coordinates projects such as the FP7 SAVE initiative and serves on technical committees for conferences like DATE and DAC. Education: PhD in Automation & Computer Science (1997), Laurea in Electronic Engineering (1993), both from Politecnico di Milano. Research interests span dependability (fault modeling, diagnosis), heterogeneous architectures, and sustainable smart environments. She collaborates with Prof. Giuliana Iannaccone on foresight for sustainable built environments and has led EU-funded projects like the SAVE initiative. Publications include over 150 refereed papers on dependability and context-awareness. She holds editorial roles for journals such as IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design and ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems. Awards include IEEE Senior Member status and two Cisco University Research Program Fund gifts (2012, 2014). Academic roles include Rector’s delegate for Southeast Asia relations and leadership of Technology Foresight workgroups. She teaches courses on computer science fundamentals and dependable systems, emphasizing problem-solving and programming in Python and C.

Damian Nale DailisanView profile

Lecturer

• Computational Social Science
• Machine Learning
• Multi-Agent Systems
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Dr. Damian Nale Dailisan is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Computational Social Science group. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of the Philippines, specializing in traffic modeling and machine learning applications. His research focuses on multi-agent systems, particularly in transportation and urban systems. He has held postdoctoral roles and contributed to projects like the ACCeSs@AIM lab. His work bridges computational methods with real-world challenges, including traffic control optimization, AI-driven decision-making, and smart city infrastructure. Notable projects include FAIRLANE for priority lane management and studies on democratizing traffic control systems. Dailisan’s publications span journals like Transportation Research Part C and IEEE Access, addressing topics such as reinforcement learning in traffic signals and ethical AI frameworks. He has presented at workshops like 'Back to the Future' at ETH Zurich and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance urban mobility solutions. His technical expertise includes Python, network analysis, and agent-based modeling, with contributions to open-source tools for earthquake networks and social systems analysis.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Ergonomics
• Risk Analysis and Management
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Piia Tint is a Professor at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), affiliated with the School of Business and Governance and the Department of Business Administration. She specializes in occupational health, ergonomics, and risk management. Her roles include leading the Ergonomics Laboratory and the Chair of Labour Environment and Safety, and she has organized significant events like the Baltic Sea Network in Occupational Health (BSN) Annual Meeting in 2015. Education: Doctorate in Chemical Processes (1977) from the Technical Institute of Lensoveta Postgraduate studies in Chemical Engineering (1972–1975) Advanced training in Occupational Health via Nordic Institute of Advanced Training (NIVA) Research Interests: Focuses on occupational safety, musculoskeletal disorder prevention, environmental risk assessment, and green shipping sustainability. Her work integrates ergonomic principles with digital tools and AI for workplace health improvements. Awards: 2018: Appreciation from Riga Technical University for cross-institutional collaboration 2012: Honors for scientific publications 2006: Best Researcher in Faculty of Economics Grants and Projects: Led over 16 projects, including EU-funded initiatives on telework for aging workers, green shipping impacts, and ergonomic interventions in healthcare. Key contributions include developing risk assessment methods and OHSAS 18001 compliance studies. Labs/Teams: Heads the Ergonomics Laboratory (accredited since 2003) and collaborates with international networks like the Finnish Ergonomics Society and Eurotox.

Hoda HassanView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Networks
• Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Hoda Hassan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. Her work bridges theoretical and applied domains in computer networks, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs), and the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Education : PhD in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech (2010), MSc and BSc in Computer Science from the American University in Cairo (2005, 1992). Research Interests focus on designing intelligent and secure network systems. She has developed innovative frameworks, including a BLE computer-aided design toolkit for MANETs, which was commercialized by Skymind Malaysia. Her work spans AI integration in IoT, anomaly detection, cloud computing models, and network architecture evolution. Academic Leadership includes pioneering roles in founding The Knowledge Hub (TKH) Universities in Egypt and leading the Computing and Computer Science Program at Coventry University's UK offshore branch (2019–2022). Her research has been supported by a significant 2 million Egyptian Pound grant from ITAC Egypt (2015–2017).

• Autonomous Systems
• Signal Processing
• Vehicle Health Management
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Dr Ivan Petrunin is a Research Professor in Signal Processing for Autonomous Systems and a DARTeC Fellow at Cranfield University's School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing. His work focuses on advancing sensor technologies, data fusion, and decision-making systems for Cyber-Physical Systems, with applications in aerospace, ground-based autonomous systems, and urban air mobility. Key areas include Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), vehicle health management, and AI-driven fault detection. He leads research at facilities like the Muti-User Environment for Autonomous Vehicle Innovation (MUEAVI) and collaborates with industry partners like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Thales. Education: BSc and MSc in Design of Electronic Equipment from National Technical University of Ukraine (1996–1998), followed by a PhD in Signal Processing for Condition Monitoring from Cranfield University (2013). Prior to Cranfield, he was a Lecturer in Digital Signal Processing at NTU Ukraine (2001–2005). Research Interests: Autonomous Systems & Sensor Fusion Machine Learning in Navigation and Safety GNSS Integrity & Urban Air Mobility Condition Monitoring & Structural Health Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Publications: Over 100 journal/conference articles and book chapters, with recent works emphasizing hybrid sensor fusion, resilient navigation architectures, and AI-driven solutions for GNSS-denied environments. Notable contributions include multi-sensor fusion frameworks for UAVs and Bayesian filter innovations. Awards: FRIN Fellowship, SMAIAA Membership, IEEE and ION Fellowships, and FHEA recognition. His work is supported by ESA, Innovate UK, and EPSRC. Advising & Labs: Supervises PhD students in UAV navigation and machine learning. Leads Cranfield's facilities for autonomous systems experimentation and advanced timing node infrastructure.

Sunday EkpoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Communication Systems Engineering
• Satellite Systems Engineering
• RF and Microwave Engineering
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Dr. Sunday Ekpo is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK. He holds multiple advanced qualifications, including a PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and certifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His research focuses on Communication and Space Systems Engineering, with expertise in 5G/6G networks, satellite-cellular convergence, RF engineering, and IoT applications. He leads projects on energy-efficient wireless systems, additive manufacturing for electronics, and smart sensor development. Education: BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering MSc in Communication Engineering MA in Higher Education PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Research Interests: RF and microwave transceiver design Satellite communication subsystems Energy harvesting for IoT AI-driven signal processing Smart sensor systems Awards: Best Paper Award (2023) Best Overall Powerhours (British Council) Huawei’s Influential Thinkers Award (2019) Grants & Projects: £1.3m+ external grants secured Lead on Sony-funded Spresense-managed drone connectivity projects SmOp Cleantech collaborations on green wireless systems UK Space Agency and 6G policy advisory roles Labs & Teams: Leads the Advanced Electronic Design, Communication and Space Systems Engineering teams, and chairs international conferences like the Adaptive and Sustainable Science, Engineering and Technology (ASSET) series.

Ioannis SoilemetzidisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Higher Education Management
• Student Retention Strategies
• International Education Policy
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Ioannis Soilemetzidis is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the International Events, Leisure and Tourism Management MSc at the Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University. With over two decades of experience spanning academia and industry, he specializes in higher education policy, student retention strategies, and transnational education partnerships. He holds Fellowships from the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI), alongside PRINCE2 certification. His teaching portfolio includes international business, management, tourism, and political economy across multiple UK universities. He has led initiatives in student retention, international recruitment, and academic quality assurance. Research focuses on student experience surveys, academic partnerships, and policy impacts, with publications in journals like European Academic Research and Library and Information Research . Research Interests: Student retention frameworks, cross-border education policies, academic program validation, and entrepreneurial education. Key Contributions: Authored/co-authored major student experience surveys (HEPI/HEA), explored attrition trends using Bourdieu’s sociological theories, and analyzed international education dynamics in Turkey and Greece. Awards: Recognized for contributions to education through FHEA and FCMI Fellowships. He advises on academic partnerships, quality assurance, and intellectual property matters, and is a sought-after consultant for institutions and industry. His work bridges theory and practice in global education systems.

• Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship Education
• Sustainable Urban Development
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George N. Papageorgiou is a Professor of Management & Information Systems at the Gregoriou School of Business Administration, European University Cyprus. He serves in leadership roles including Deputy Dean (2012–2017) and PhD Programme Coordinator (2015–2017). He holds a PhD in Systems Modelling and Simulation from City University, London (1997), along with an MBA (1994) and First Class Honours in Engineering (1992). His research focuses on digital marketing competencies, smart urban mobility systems, entrepreneurship education, and system dynamics modeling for healthcare and sustainability. Notable projects include the SPN (Smart Pedestrian Network) system, funded by Horizon 2020, and the DIMAS project addressing digital marketing frameworks. Awarded the IEEE Best Paper Award (2017) and Innovation Distinction (SPARKS 2019), his work spans over 50 publications in journals like IEEE and Emerald. He actively reviews for IEEE, Emerald, and the System Dynamics Society. His consulting roles include EU research proposal evaluation and editorial work for Emerald. Key achievements include developing frameworks for sustainable urban mobility and green entrepreneurship education. He has led EU-funded projects totaling millions in grants, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to innovation and education.

• Surveying
• Spatial Science
• Built Environment
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Dr. Armin Agha Karimi is a Lecturer in the School of Surveying and Built Environment at the University of Southern Queensland. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from Tabriz University, an MSc from Middle East Technical University (METU), and a PhD from the University of Newcastle. His research focuses on spatial data integration, cadastral systems modernization, environmental monitoring using remote sensing, and sea level variability analysis. Key research interests include 3D cadastral boundaries in BIM environments, digital twin applications in built environments, and the impact of hydrological loading on land motion. He has contributed to studies on erosion hotspot mapping in Queensland and the implications of coal seam gas activities on land subsidence. His work on Baltic Sea sea level dynamics and Australian coastal projections has advanced understanding of climate-driven environmental changes. Dr. Karimi is affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems and actively publishes on geomatics, climate science, and legal aspects of digital surveying. His recent articles highlight innovations in VR-ready survey data transformation and the legal challenges of electronic cadastral plans.