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• Emotion in Information Systems
• Cognitive Aspects of Technology
• Ethics in Information Systems
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Jeffrey K. Mullins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. His research explores the intersection of emotion, cognition, and ethics in information systems, with a focus on how digital technologies blur boundaries between work and play through gamification and metaverse development. Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of Arkansas Director of Ph.D. Program, Walton College Research interests span: Emotion and cognition in digital environments Ethics of biometric and gamification technologies Metaverse development and Web3 transitions Work-life convergence in IS-enabled contexts His publications in MIS Quarterly , Journal of Business Ethics , and Journal of the Association for Information Systems reflect these themes. Recent work examines AI biometrics policy and immersive learning applications. 2024 Walton College Executive MBA Teacher of the Year 2020 ACM SIGMIS Doctoral Dissertation Award 2016 Outstanding Lecturer Award With over a decade of IT experience at a Fortune 100 firm, he teaches graduate courses in IT management and multivariate analysis while maintaining certifications like ERPsim Level 2 Training.

Paul LohmannView profile

Research Fellow

• Behavioural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Public Policy
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Dr. Paul Lohmann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy within Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. His work bridges applied economics with behavioural and environmental policy, focusing on causal analysis of climate-related stressors and interventions. PhD in Behavioural Environmental Economics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Environmental Policy, University of Cambridge His research explores how human decision-making and well-being respond to climate change through interdisciplinary methods, including microeconometrics and randomised controlled trials. Key themes include sustainable food policy, air pollution impacts, and policy instrument evaluation. Recent publications highlight his expertise in field experiments, with studies on carbon footprint labelling, choice architecture in food delivery apps, and air pollution’s effects on health expenditures and social behaviour. His work often quantifies causal relationships between environmental stressors and human responses.

Jodi HalpernView profile

Professor

• Empathy
• AI Ethics
• Bioethics
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Jodi Halpern is a full-time Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and a co-founder of the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science and the Public (2022). She serves as Faculty Director of BERGIT (Berkeley Group for Ethics and Regulation of Innovative Technologies) and actively consults for organizations including the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente, Intel, Salesforce, and the Mayor’s Office of Los Angeles. Halpern’s work bridges psychiatry, philosophy, and bioethics to address empathy in leadership, AI ethics, and gene editing. Professor at UC Berkeley Co-founded Kavli Center (2022) Faculty Director of BERGIT Consults for tech, healthcare, and government entities Halpern’s research focuses on empathic curiosity as a tool for conflict resolution and trust-building in healthcare, post-war reconciliation, and AI ethics. Her current projects include Engineering Empathy (investigating AI’s impact on emotional relationships), Gene Editing from Bench to Bedside (exploring scientists’ beliefs about gene editing), and Remaking the Self in the Wake of Illness (narratives of adaptation to illness). She integrates philosophical analysis with empirical research in psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics. Her notable scientific awards include the 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship in Health and Medicine, the 2019 Chancellor’s Chair at UC Berkeley, and the Yale University Award for the best PhD of significance to humanity across disciplines. Halpern received her MD and PhD through the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program Award , completed psychiatry residency at UCLA, and held fellowships at Princeton, Greenwall, and Townsend centers.

Liu YeView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Environmental Engineering
• Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
• Biological Wastewater Treatment
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Liu Ye is a Professor at The University of Queensland (UQ) within the School of Chemical Engineering. She leads the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) research program at UQ Urban Water Engineering and has secured over AU$10M in competitive research funding. Her work focuses on achieving net-zero emissions through innovations in urban wastewater systems, with collaborations spanning 15+ water utilities, governments, and technology firms like Suez and Veolia. Research Areas: Greenhouse gas mitigation, sludge minimization, biogas production, advanced biological nutrient removal, online process control, and resource recovery from wastes. Key Awards: Research Innovation Award (Australia Water Association), UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award, EAIT Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Teaching: Courses include CHEE2020 (Process Equipment and Control), CHEE2501 (Environmental Systems Engineering I), CHEE4012 (Industrial Wastewater Management), and thesis supervision. Leadership: Associate Editor for Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology , member of IWA Strategic Council, and contributor to industry peak bodies like WSAA and WaterRA. Recent Articles: Her 2025 publications highlight strategies for balancing energy recovery with GHG emissions, systematic frameworks for N2O quantification, and advancements in phosphorus removal. Earlier works (2024–2022) explore electrochemical iron applications, ferric salt enhancements, and hybrid modeling techniques combining mechanistic and deep learning approaches. Scientific Impact: Her research has driven a 35% reduction in N2O emissions at an Adelaide treatment plant, saving $50M annually, and pioneered free nitrous acid (FNA) technology for biofilm control and sludge reduction.

Maria Rita D’OrsognaView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Biology
• Statistical Mechanics
• Applied Mathematics
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Maria Rita D’Orsogna is a Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and holds an Adjunct Associate Professor appointment in the Department of Computational Medicine at UCLA. She earned her PhD in Theoretical Physics from UCLA in 2003 and has since bridged mathematical modeling with interdisciplinary research in biology, social dynamics, and criminology. Her work utilizes statistical mechanics and applied mathematics to study collective behavior, viral dynamics, and societal challenges. Her research spans Biological swarming and self-organization Crime pattern modeling and policy analysis Drug addiction relapse dynamics Environmental activism against offshore oil drilling Recent publications focus on Medical decision-making optimization Age-specific overdose mortality forecasting Radicalization and social network dynamics Criminal career empirical studies Hematopoiesis modeling . She has secured funding from the NSF and Army Research Office. Teaching experience includes differential equations, multivariable calculus, and mathematical biology at CSUN and UCLA. She has mentored students through RIPS, IPAM, and PUMP programs. As Associate Director of UCLA’s Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (2018–2021), she promoted interdisciplinary research. Her environmental advocacy in Italy led to national policy changes banning coastal oil drilling, earning her recognition as the "Erin Brockovich of Italy".

Geoffrey LoveView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Innovation
• Corporate Reputation
• Strategic Management
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E. Geoffrey Love is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, part of the Gies College of Business. He serves as Academic Co-Director of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program and Academic Director of the Carle Executive Education Program. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University (1997) and an AB in Applied Mathematics (1982), Love specializes in organizational innovation, corporate reputation, and institutional change. His research explores how firms navigate social evaluations, strategic innovation, and leadership dynamics. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior (Harvard, 1997); AB in Applied Mathematics (Harvard, 1982) Positions: Academic Co-Director, Hoeft T&M Program (2024–present); Associate Professor (2016–present); Assistant Professor (2009–2016) Love's research interests span organizational design, leadership, and the impact of CEOs on corporate reputation. His work integrates institutional theory, strategic management, and behavioral insights. Notable studies include the dynamics of corporate reputation following downsizing, CEO succession, and the role of chief innovation officers. His recent articles highlight attention-based strategic leadership and innovation ecosystems across G-20 nations. Awards: Dean’s Impact Award (2022), Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award (2022) Love advises on multi-functional leadership and innovation strategy, emphasizing interdisciplinary education through programs like Hoeft T&M. His grants include funding for 'Attentional Control and Organizational Intelligence' (2024–2026). He teaches courses on strategic innovation, organizational behavior, and entrepreneurial management, leveraging over two decades of academic and industry insights.

Vishal SachdevView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Technology and Collective Action
• Cooperative Production
• Gamification of Education
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Vishal Sachdev is a Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. He serves as Director of the MS Analytics program, Director of Illinois MakerLab, and DPI Faculty in Residence. His academic roles span teaching, research, and leadership in educational technology and innovation. Education: B.A. in Mathematics, St. Stephen's College, New Delhi (1993) M.S. in International Business, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (1996) Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of Texas at Arlington (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Sachdev focuses on technology's role in enabling collective action, cooperative production, and gamification in education. His work explores blockchain-based DAOs, 3D printing in educational settings, and the intersection of Web3 with decentralized business models. He emphasizes scalable peer-learning environments and online/blended education frameworks. Awards: Emerging Award for Excellence in Public Engagement (UIUC) List of Excellent Teachers (UIUC, multiple years) Research Excellence Award (Gies BADM, 2023) Grants & Labs: He leads Illinois MakerLab, a pioneering academic makerspace. Notable grants include Blockchain Analytics (Gies, 2023-2025), US Competitiveness in Web3 (Solana Foundation, 2022-2024), and Autodesk grants for Fusion 360 workshops. His work bridges technology, education, and innovation through applied research. Courses: Teaches courses like Blockchain Analytics, Database Design, and Digital Making Seminar, emphasizing hands-on, industry-relevant learning.

Ben GreenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Algorithmic Fairness
• AI Ethics
• Government Algorithms
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Ben Green is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and holds a courtesy appointment at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He is also a Faculty Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and a Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology. Green earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University with a secondary field in Science, Technology, and Society. His research focuses on the ethics of government algorithms, emphasizing algorithmic fairness, human-algorithm interactions, and AI regulation. He advocates for design and governance practices that prevent algorithmic harms and advance social justice. His work includes critiques of overreliance on technology in urban planning, as highlighted in his book The Smart Enough City , and ongoing projects on equitable AI policies. Green’s contributions extend to publications analyzing human oversight in AI systems, privacy in public health contexts, and the societal impacts of smart city technologies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, law, and public policy to address real-world challenges in technology governance. As a Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology and through his academic roles, Green collaborates on initiatives promoting ethical technology use in government and urban environments. His research has informed policy discussions on data privacy, algorithmic accountability, and equitable technology deployment.

Jeffrey R BrownView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics and Finance
• Political Economy
• Public Policy
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Jeffrey R. Brown is the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business and Dean of the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also serves as Director of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Retirement Research Center and previously led the Center for Business and Public Policy. His expertise spans macroeconomics, finance, and political economy, with a focus on retirement security, public insurance markets, and policy design. Education: Brown holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (1999), an M.P.P. from Harvard (1995), and B.A. degrees in Economics and Political Science from Miami University (1990). He has held roles at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the Social Security Advisory Board, and as a consultant to federal agencies and financial firms. Research Interests: His work examines the intersection of public and private insurance markets, particularly retirement-related topics like annuities, pensions, Social Security, and long-term care. He explores behavioral economics barriers to optimal retirement planning and the impact of tax policies on savings behavior. Publications: Brown’s recent work analyzes trends in retirement income strategies, political connections and firm value, and the effects of policy interventions on consumer decisions. His articles appear in leading journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics and Journal of Financial Economics . Awards: He has received prestigious honors including the Paul A. Samuelson Award and Lumina Award. His leadership roles include trustee positions at TIAA and advisory roles at the Brookings Institution’s Tax Policy Center. Administration & Governance: As Dean, Brown oversees strategic initiatives and academic programs. He also chairs the TIAA Audit Committee and contributes to policy discussions through roles at the Center for Audit Quality and UI Singapore Research LLC.

• Data mining and knowledge discovery
• Data engineering and data science
• Data quality
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Prof. Ping Yu is a Professor at the University of Wollongong's School of Computing and Information Technology, where she has held leadership roles such as Director of the Centre for Digital Transformation (2013–2020). Her work focuses on digital health, health informatics, and data-driven solutions for aged care, with collaborations involving the World Health Organization (WHO), NSW Health, and over 11 aged care providers. She has pioneered projects like the WHO’s eSTEPS platform and AI-driven analytics to optimize healthcare resources. Her research integrates socio-technical perspectives to address challenges in technology adoption and healthcare system improvements. Her research interests span data engineering, data quality, ontology development, and generative AI applications in healthcare. Key areas include extracting insights from unstructured health records, improving clinical decision-making, and enhancing patient outcomes through mHealth and telemedicine innovations. She also explores the impact of green spaces on healthy aging and disparities in healthcare access across regions. Prof. Yu has secured over $4.5 million in research funding, including significant grants from the Australian Research Council. She has mentored 29 postgraduate students to completion, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical implementation. Her awards include the prestigious 2022 Telstra Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award and the 2008 Don Walker Award for contributions to health informatics. Her advising and grants narrative highlights her role as a mentor and her success in securing competitive funding. Her work bridges academia and industry, with projects like improving pressure injury risk management in aged care using EHRs and analyzing agitation in dementia through AI. She contributes to education policy, including co-designing academic leadership programs and enhancing clinical informatics curricula in the AI era. Prof. Yu leads multi-disciplinary teams at UOW and collaborates with global institutions, focusing on labs and initiatives like the Appendicectomy Surgical Pathway Ontology (ASPO) and the 6A framework for hypertension management via mHealth. Her research emphasizes real-world impact, from reducing hospital readmissions to optimizing surgical workflows and improving public health communication strategies during crises.

Jackie ChaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Healthcare Systems
• Surgical Robotics
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Dr. Jackie Cha serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering within Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Her research bridges human factors engineering with healthcare innovation, focusing on surgical robotics, physiological signal analysis, and wearable medical technologies to enhance clinical performance and safety. Her academic foundation includes advanced degrees from leading institutions: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan Cha's research program centers on quantifying human performance in high-stakes medical environments through sensor-based metrics. She investigates nontechnical skills in surgical teams, mental workload during robotic procedures, and ergonomics of exoskeleton implementation in operating rooms. Her work integrates physiological signals, eye-tracking, and proximity sensors to develop objective assessment tools for surgical proficiency and team dynamics. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on human-robot collaboration in surgery, with emerging trends in AI-driven workload detection (s-DResNet), neural correlates of surgical expertise, and environmental factors affecting robotic surgery outcomes. Key methodological approaches include scoping reviews of human-robot interaction metrics, mixed-methods evaluations of exoskeleton efficacy, and extended reality applications for nontechnical skills training. She leads the ECHO Lab (Engineering for Clinical and Human Outcomes) at Clemson, which develops translational solutions for healthcare human factors challenges. Her lab's work spans from fundamental physiological signal analysis to applied interventions in operating rooms and emergency medical settings.

• Decision Making
• Risk Literacy
• Cognitive Psychology
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Dr. Jinan Allan is an Assistant Professor at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, Department of Psychology. She holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Oklahoma (2021), an MS from the same university (2018), and a BS in Mathematics-Statistics from Michigan Technological University (2015). She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development. Her research focuses on cognitive abilities, statistical numeracy, and their impact on decision-making in contexts like medical scenarios, cybersecurity, and extreme weather risks. She is affiliated with the Media Forensics Hub and teaches courses on judgment and decision-making. Education: PhD Cognitive Psychology, University of Oklahoma, 2021 MS Cognitive Psychology, University of Oklahoma, 2018 BS Mathematics-Statistics, Michigan Technological University, 2015 Research emphasizes behavioral science and psychometric methods to develop decision-making metrics. Key themes include risk communication for tornado/hurricane warnings, climate change judgments, and cybersecurity decision-making. Her work bridges cognitive psychology with real-world applications in disaster preparedness and public health. Recent publications analyze extreme weather response patterns, numeracy's role in science comprehension, and probabilistic risk communication strategies. She is currently reviewing graduate student applications for 2025-2026. Affiliations include the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, indicating interdisciplinary collaboration in digital security and information integrity.

Kimberly BeckerView profile

Professor

• Child Mental Health
• Treatment Engagement
• Clinical Decision Support
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Kimberly Becker is Professor in the Department of Psychology at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina. She holds a BA from College of William & Mary, PhD from University of Arizona, Clinical Respecialization Certificate from University of Hawaii, completed clinical internship at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Becker directs the Becker Lab focused on extending mental health service reach and effectiveness. Her research encompasses: Treatment engagement strategies for youth/families Clinical decision support tools development Workforce training through supervision/coaching Expanding mental health workforce capacity School-based intervention implementation Dr. Becker's publications demonstrate consistent focus on mental health services research. Recent work (2023-2025) examines clinical decision-making, implementation science, school-based services during COVID-19, and cross-cultural interventions. Her articles frequently address treatment engagement barriers, workforce development, and scalable service models in diverse settings. Her research has been supported by: William T. Grant Foundation Klingenstein Foundation National Institute on Drug Abuse She trains doctoral students in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and clinical decision-making. Dr. Becker mentors students in developing research programs to improve mental health services for underserved populations. She leads the Becker Lab whose mission emphasizes equity, authentic partnerships, applied science, and paradigm-shifting approaches to children's mental health services.

James C. KaufmanView profile

Professor

• Creativity
• Creativity Assessment
• Creativity and Meaning
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James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Yale University (2001). His research focuses on creativity, including assessment, meaning-making, social justice applications, and interdisciplinary domains. Notable contributions include the Four-C Model of Creativity and co-founding journals like Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts . He has authored over 50 books and 300 papers, including foundational works like Cambridge Handbook of Creativity . Education: Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Yale University, 2001. Research Interests: Creativity Assessment, Creativity and Meaning, Creativity & Social Equity, and Cross-Domain Creativity Applications. His work bridges psychological theory with practical educational strategies. Awards: Mensa Research Award, Torrance Award (NAGC), APA Berlyne & Farnsworth Awards, and leadership in APA Division 10. Advising & Collaborations: Advised students like K. Arrington and C. Connery. Active in mentoring through co-authored research. Collaborates globally on creativity measurement tools like the K-DOCS. Labs/Teams: Leads research teams at UConn focusing on creativity’s societal impact, including pandemic-related studies on creativity and well-being during crises.

• Sepsis
• Innate Immunity
• Neonatal Immunology
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Andrew Currie is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, within the College of Environmental and Life Sciences. He leads the Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics and co-heads the Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team with Clinical Professor Tobias Strunk at the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccine & Infectious Diseases at Telethon Kids Institute. His research focuses on immunology and infectious diseases in pediatric populations, particularly sepsis diagnostics and neonatal immunity. Education: PhD (Immunology, University of Western Australia, 2001); BSc (Biotechnology with Honors, Murdoch University, 1997). Research Interests: Sepsis diagnostics, innate immunity mechanisms in neonates, medical biotechnology for diagnostics (e.g., biosensors), and translational research in pediatric infections. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Canada, Denmark, the UK, US, and China. Aims to reduce sepsis burden in vulnerable populations through advanced molecular methods and interdisciplinary partnerships. Key Affiliations: Lead of Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch University), Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Honorary Associate at Kids Research Institute Australia. Past roles include leadership in the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics. Scientific Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles focusing on sepsis biomarkers, neonatal immunity, tick-borne diseases, and clinical trials for interventions like vitamin C and probiotics in critical illness. Active in developing precision medicine approaches for neonatal sepsis. Grants & Funding: Co-leads major projects on sepsis diagnostics and neonatal infection, supported by national and international grants. Collaborates on multi-institutional initiatives. Labs/Teams: Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch) and Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team (Telethon Kids Institute). Works closely with the Personalised Medicine Centre and Health Futures Institute.