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Ana Lorena De La O TorresView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy
• Poverty Alleviation
• Clientelism
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Ana Lorena De La O Torres serves as Associate Professor of Political Science at Yale University with cross-institutional affiliations at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, the Institution of Social and Policy Studies, and the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Her scholarly work centers on the political economy of poverty alleviation, clientelism, and public goods provision in Latin America, leveraging rigorous field experiments primarily in Mexican municipalities to generate causal evidence for policy design. She completed her PhD in Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2007, establishing foundational expertise in experimental methodologies applied to development contexts. Her academic trajectory reflects deep engagement with Latin American political institutions and poverty reduction strategies. Professor De La O Torres' research program systematically examines how political institutions mediate anti-poverty interventions, with particular attention to conditional cash transfer programs, corruption dynamics, and electoral consequences of social policy. Her experimental approach bridges political science and economics to analyze state-society interactions in developing democracies, emphasizing measurable impacts on bureaucratic behavior and citizen welfare. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals persistent methodological innovation in evaluating governance mechanisms, including novel audit designs and inequality assessments. Key thematic threads include the corrosive effects of clientelism on state capacity, the complex relationship between corruption information and civic engagement, and infrastructure compliance challenges in multi-level governance systems. She actively contributes to Yale's research ecosystem through the Leitner Program in International and Comparative Political Economy and the Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (Y-RISE), which focuses on translating pilot-scale interventions into effective large-scale policies. Her institutional partnerships facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration on global poverty and governance challenges.

• Extended Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Dr. Kata Szita serves as an Assistant Professor of Multimedia at the School of Communications. Her expertise spans extended reality technologies, human-computer interaction, and the psychological impacts of virtual environments on human behavior and cognition. Her research delves deep into understanding how virtual and augmented reality experiences affect human-to-computer and human-to-human interactions. She investigates the cognitive and neural processes involved when users engage with virtual environments, particularly focusing on the use of avatars and XR-manipulated bodies. Her work also examines social behaviors in virtual spaces and the ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial digital agents and personal data collection in XR environments. Dr. Szita currently leads interdisciplinary and cross-sector research projects aimed at developing accessible and adaptive immersive technologies. Her collaborative efforts extend to studying cognitive processing of realism in mixed reality, virtual identities, and youth behavior in virtual environments. Her research approach combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, contributing significantly to the understanding of immersive media experiences. Her extensive publication record from 2017-2025 demonstrates a consistent focus on emerging themes in XR research. The articles reveal an evolution from early smartphone-based viewing studies to sophisticated analyses of metaverse environments, presence measurement methodologies, and the psychological impacts of virtual identities. Her work bridges cognitive psychology, media studies, and technology development, establishing her as a leading voice in understanding human experience within digital and virtual contexts.

Emilie CarretierView profile

Professor

• Membrane Separation
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
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Emilie Carretier is a Professor at Aix-Marseille University (AMU) , affiliated with the Procédés Membranaires research team. Her work focuses on membrane separation technologies, particularly for industrial applications in pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and nuclear waste management. Research Interests : Membrane processes (pervaporation, reverse osmosis), solvent regeneration, radioactive effluent treatment, catalyst recovery, and industrial sustainability. Publications highlight advancements in ceramic membranes, VOC removal, and membrane aging studies, with applications in pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, and nuclear industries. Laboratory : Active within the M2P2 research center, specializing in membrane process innovation for complex industrial matrices.

Elizabeth David-BarrettView profile

Professor

• Corruption and Anti-Corruption Policy
• Governance and Integrity
• Public Procurement
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Professor Elizabeth David-Barrett is Professor of Governance and Integrity (Politics) at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology at the University of Sussex, where she joined in 2014. She serves as Director of the Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC), leading research, teaching, and policy impact activities. Previously, she spent four years at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Her educational background includes a DPhil in Politics from Oxford, an MA in Slavonic and East European Studies from the University of London, and a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford. Prior to academia, she worked for think tanks including the Institute for Public Policy Research and the Centre for European Reform, political risk consultancy Oxford Analytica, and as a journalist in Croatia and Hungary for The Economist, Financial Times, BBC World Service, and Business Central Europe. David-Barrett's research focuses on corruption and policy responses to corruption, with particular expertise in clientelism and favoritism in government contracting, corruption risks in aid spending, and anti-corruption regulation. She leads the Curbing Corruption in Procurement project, exploring how big data analytics can identify corruption risks in public procurement, which has informed World Bank approaches to risk management. Her work also examines international norm diffusion in anti-corruption, including 'hard law' like anti-bribery laws and 'soft law' private regulation. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward analyzing state capture as a systemic threat to democracy, with increasing focus on the economic consequences of corruption, measurement methodologies for grand corruption, and context-specific definitions of corruption. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, particularly in public procurement analytics and anti-corruption tool development. Chair of the first ever Academic Roundtable of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (2020) Head of the Global Programme on Measuring Corruption at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, Vienna (2022-23) Chair of the Board of Spotlight on Corruption (2019-22) Trustee of Transparency International UK (2024) Specialist Adviser to the UK House of Commons Standards Committee David-Barrett has successfully secured substantial research funding from FCDO, DFID, British Academy, and other organizations, totaling millions of pounds for corruption research. She has advised the UK Department for International Development on its International Anti-Corruption programme and the UK Cabinet Office on the 2017-22 National Anti-Corruption Strategy. Her engagement extends globally through organizing 'hackathons' in Ghana, Uganda and Tanzania with civil society activists on data analysis for identifying grand corruption. She also co-hosts the Kickback the Global Anticorruption Podcast and has provided expert testimony to parliamentary select committees.

Mohit SinghalView profile

Teaching Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy
• Social Media Analysis
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Mohit Singhal is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University in Boston specializing in Cybersecurity and Privacy within the Teaching Faculty. His work bridges computational systems and social dynamics in digital environments. His primary research interests include: Cybersecurity Privacy Social Media Analysis Content Moderation Fairness in AI Malware Analysis He investigates algorithmic fairness in business ranking systems, censorship circumvention technologies, causal effects of content moderation policies, and cybersecurity misinformation propagation across platforms like Yelp, Parler, and Twitter. Publication trends from 2019-2025 reveal an evolution from malware analysis toward social-media-centric research, with increasing focus on fairness evaluation frameworks, toxicity measurement in online conversations, and adversarial robustness of privacy tools. Recent work integrates causal inference methods with computational social science approaches. No scientific awards were mentioned in available sources. As a Teaching Professor, Singhal focuses on pedagogy and curriculum development in cybersecurity education. While specific grant details and student mentorship information are not publicly documented in the provided materials, his role involves training students in emerging challenges at the intersection of technology and society.

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Hydrogeochemistry
• Water Quality
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Scott Johnston serves as Professor (Research Scholar) and Deputy Associate Dean of Education (Students) at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, where he co-leads the Catchments, Coasts and Communities Research Cluster. His environmental hydrogeochemistry expertise focuses on water quality processes in wetlands, coastal floodplains, and river systems, particularly regarding acid sulfate soils and toxic element cycling. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of New England (1990-1993) and a PhD from Southern Cross University. These qualifications underpin his research on redox-sensitive element transformations and contaminant behavior in natural environments. Johnston's research examines iron, sulfur, and carbon cycling alongside toxic trace elements (arsenic, antimony, aluminum) through field studies and mineral-water interface experiments. Recent work addresses climate extremes, bushfire impacts on water quality, and revolutionary findings on tree-mediated methane emissions in wetlands, revealing previously underestimated ecosystem fluxes. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications shows dominant themes in antimony/arsenic geochemistry within mining-impacted systems and acid sulfate environments, coupled with innovative investigations into wetland methane dynamics from tree stems. These studies integrate advanced spectroscopic techniques and field monitoring to develop practical remediation strategies. His scientific recognition includes: Australian Research Council APDI Fellowship (2008) Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2011-2015) Outstanding Teaching Award from Southern Cross University (2024) Johnston has secured >$5.1 million in external funding as lead CI, directing large-scale ARC/CRC projects with government and industry partners. He currently supervises 8 PhD and 1 Master's student (with 8 PhD and 1 Master's completions), while teaching undergraduate courses in Earth Systems, Environmental Chemistry, and Hydrodynamics. As founding Co-Lead of the Catchments, Coasts and Communities Research Cluster, he coordinates interdisciplinary teams conducting sub-catchment scale field research and laboratory experiments. His community collaborations include citizen science projects quantifying bushfire impacts on water quality across eastern Australia.

• Sociology
• Media Studies
• Social Transformation
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Veronika Kalmus is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies since 2015. She has held various academic positions at the University of Tartu since 1991, including Professor of Media Studies (2009-2013) and Associate Professor in Media Studies (2005-2009). She is an internationally recognized scholar with memberships in Academia Europaea and AcademiaNet, and has received numerous awards including the National Research Award in Social Sciences (2022). Her educational background includes a Doctor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Tartu (2003), a Research Master's Degree in Media Studies from the University of Oslo (1998), and additional graduate studies in Sociology at the University of Tartu. She completed her undergraduate studies in Sociology at the University of Tartu (cum laude, 1995). Kalmus's research focuses on social transformation, mediatization, datafication, and platformization in contemporary society, with particular attention to social acceleration, generational dynamics, and children's and young people's digital media use. Her work examines how digital technologies reshape socialization processes, value orientations, and intergenerational relationships. She investigates the formation of media generations, digital skills development, and the social mediation of children's media use in an increasingly datafied world. Her recent publications analyze surveillance experiences across generations, digital skills among European youth, and the impact of digital tools on mental well-being. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of digital technologies, social change, and generational dynamics, with methodological innovations in cross-cultural and intergenerational research. National Research Award in Social Sciences (2022) Membership of Academia Europaea (2019) Membership of AcademiaNet: Leading European Women Scientists (2020) The Badge of Distinction, University of Tartu (2017) Vitols Prize of the American Association of Baltic Studies (2010) Young Scientist Award of the Cultural Foundation of the President of the Republic of Estonia (2008) Professor Kalmus has supervised multiple doctoral students including Signe Opermann, Marit Napp, and Andra Siibak, with several receiving national recognition. She has led significant research projects including the Estonian Science Foundation grant project 'Children and Young People in the Emerging Information and Consumer Society' (2007-2010) and 'Generations and Inter-generational Relationships in the Emerging Information Society' (2011-2015). Her administrative roles include membership in the University of Tartu Senate (2017-present), Director of the PhD study programme in Sociology (2015-present), and founder of the European Media Salon (2021-2024). She leads the international research network EU Kids Online as Estonian project team leader (2007-present) and is actively involved in developing research methodologies for studying digital family life through the PlatFams project. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for understanding digital transformations in everyday life across generations.

David ClingingsmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic History
• Social Economics
• Labor Economics
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David Clingingsmith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, where he has been faculty since 2007. His research integrates economic theory with empirical analysis across diverse domains including automation, entrepreneurship, and social behavior. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University (2007) MA in Anthropology, University of Chicago (1998) BA, University of Toronto (1994) His research program explores the socioeconomic impacts of technological change, particularly how automation transforms manufacturing work and entrepreneurship. He employs mixed methodologies spanning causal inference econometrics, lab/field experiments, and qualitative analysis, with recent work developing AI techniques for analyzing interview corpora. Current projects examine job design in craft entrepreneurship and historical automation effects. Publication trends reveal strong focus on automation's economic consequences (2022-2024), pitch dynamics in entrepreneurship (2018-2023), and crisis policy responses (2020). His work consistently bridges economic history with contemporary issues, showing particular interest in behavioral mechanisms underlying status, consumption, and charitable behavior. Scientific Awards: Academy of Management Prize for Best Paper in Organizational Neuroscience (2021) Academy of Management Lewis-Progressive Fellowship (2016) Weatherhead School of Management Explorations Prize (2009) Dr. Clingingsmith serves as reviewer for top journals including Journal of Political Economy and Quarterly Journal of Economics, and participates in institutional governance through the Academic Integrity Board. While no specific grants are detailed in source materials, his research appears in leading outlets like Management Science and Experimental Economics. He also contributed COVID-19 policy analysis through Economic Policy Ideas for COVID-19 initiatives. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including healthcare economists (Helper, Shane) and development researchers (Khwaja, Kremer), and maintains an active ceramics practice at Brick Ceramic + Design studio since 2023.

John Paul StephensView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Psychology
• Positive Organizational Scholarship
• Qualitative Research Methods
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John Paul Stephens is the Theodore M. and Catherine C. Alfred Professor of Management and Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. He joined the faculty in 2010 and has established himself as a leading researcher in positive organizational scholarship with a distinctive focus on the aesthetic dimensions of organizational life. Dr. Stephens received his Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science in Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan (2009 and 2006 respectively), and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Morgan State University (2004). His research focuses on the roles of perception, knowledge, and relationships in organizing, particularly in the performance of musical ensembles. He explores how individual perception involves aesthetic knowledge of the beauty of group coordination and motivates constant adaptation to preserve collective performance quality. His work also examines how character strengths relate to person-job fit and how strengths-based feedback influences leadership development. Dr. Stephens employs diverse methodologies including ethnography, video analysis, experiments, and surveys to study organizational phenomena. His publications span top journals including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, and Journal of Positive Psychology. His recent work increasingly focuses on mindfulness at work, relational coordination, and the aesthetic experience of collective performance. Outstanding Reviewer Award 2020 (Group & Organization Management) Best Paper Award 2013 (University of California-Davis Conference on Qualitative Research) Ethics Table Fellow 2015 (Beamer-Schneider Professorship in Ethics) ACES+ ADVANCE Opportunity Grant Award 2012 Multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from Academy of Management divisions Dr. Stephens serves on the editorial boards of Group & Organization Management and previously served on the Academy of Management Review board. He is actively involved with the Relational Coordination Research Collaborative and the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching focuses on organizational psychology/behavior, positive organizational scholarship, qualitative research methods, and negotiations and bargaining behavior. He has been nominated for multiple teaching and mentoring awards at both university and Weatherhead School levels.

• somatic psychology
• mind-body theory
• mindfulness
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Hiromitsu Miyata is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences (School of Culture, Media and Society), where he has been teaching since 2019. He previously served as an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2017-2019 and has held various academic positions including Visiting Researcher at Japan Institute of Lifelong Learning (2016-2022), Part-time Lecturer at Aoyama Gakuin University (2014-2022), and Associate Professor at The University of Tokyo Center for Research and Development of Higher Education (2013-2014). Dr. Miyata received his Ph.D. in Letters from Kyoto University in 2009, following an MA (2006) and BA (2004) from the same institution. His academic journey began at Todaijigakuen Junior & Senior High School (1994-2000). Dr. Miyata's research focuses on the transformation of mind and body through Eastern traditional mind-body practices. Using psychological research methods including surveys, experiments, and interventions, he investigates traditional yoga and meditation, martial arts, laughter yoga, speed-reading, regimen, traditional performing art, and mindfulness. His work examines the psychological and physiological mechanisms underlying these practices, employing various measurement techniques such as psychological scales, autonomic nervous system activity monitoring, behavioral experiments, and clinical interventions. His earlier research explored planning abilities in avian species (pigeons and keas) and human children using maze tasks, traveling salesperson problems, and artificial-fruit problems, incorporating functional neuroimaging by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and eye-tracking. Analysis of Dr. Miyata's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of mindfulness, psychological health, and Eastern mind-body practices. His work demonstrates how contemplative practices like yoga, martial arts, and laughter yoga impact psychological states, interoceptive awareness, and stress management. Many studies examine the moderating effects of mindfulness on psychological health during challenging circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic. His research also explores specialized applications such as the effects of breathing meditation on eating behavior, mantra meditation on bruxism, and Ayurveda's biomedical and psychological aspects. Dr. Miyata has received several prestigious awards including: Excellent Presentation Award from the 13th Society for Tokyo Young Psychologists (2023) Best Poster Award at the 8th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Association of Mindfulness (2021) JPA Awards for International Contributions to Psychology (2016) Research Grant from NeuroCreative Lab (2016) Poster Award at the 17th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Cognitive Neuroscience (2012) Dr. Miyata has supervised numerous students and collaborators, evident from his many co-authored publications. His research has been supported by multiple grants including Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) for "Integration of awareness on one's internal and external environment through mental training" (2018-2021) and "Research on mindfulness and changes of information processing" (2014-2017). He has also received funding from NPO NeuroCreative Lab for "Training that enhances creativity: Changes in information processing induced by meditation" (2016-2017). Dr. Miyata actively contributes to academic communities as a Steering Committee member of the Japan Association of Somatics & Somatic Psychology (2020-present) and as a member of multiple professional societies including the Japan Society for Laughter and Humor Studies, The Japanese Association of Health Psychology, Japan Emotionology Society, Japanese Association of Mindfulness, Japanese Cognitive Science Society, The Japan Neuroscience Society, Society for Neuroscience, and The Japanese Psychological Association. He has organized academic events including serving as Congress Chair for Waseda Somatic Forum 2023 and the 8th Commemoration Meeting of the Japan Association of Somatics & Somatic Psychology.

• Medical Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Pulmonary Diseases
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Wilson Miller serves as Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Imaging within the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. His research bridges advanced medical imaging physics with clinical pulmonary and neurological applications, maintaining active collaborations across radiology, pulmonology, and neurosurgery departments. Dr. Miller's research program centers on two transformative domains: hyperpolarized gas MRI for pulmonary disease characterization and focused ultrasound for neurological interventions. In pulmonary imaging, he pioneers hyperpolarized xenon-129 and helium-3 MRI techniques to map regional lung function in COPD, asthma, and lung transplantation, identifying novel imaging biomarkers for early disease detection and treatment monitoring. His neurological work develops focused ultrasound protocols for blood-brain barrier opening to enhance therapeutic delivery for cerebral cavernous malformations and brain tumors, with recent publications demonstrating lesion regression and improved drug penetration. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals accelerating integration of molecular techniques with imaging, particularly transcriptomic analysis of rejection in lung transplants and immune response mapping in glioblastoma. His work increasingly emphasizes multimodal assessment combining hyperpolarized gas MRI with histological and molecular validation, while maintaining a secondary research thread in spin-polarized fusion physics for energy applications. Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in source materials Dr. Miller actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers within the Medical Imaging PhD program, though individual advisee names were not provided in source texts. His research program likely operates through NIH-funded R01 grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), supported by collaborative infrastructure from the University of Virginia's Radiology Research Division. His laboratory operates advanced 3T MRI systems with hyperpolarized gas delivery capabilities and preclinical focused ultrasound platforms, collaborating with the UVA Brain Immunology and Glia Center and Lung Repair and Regeneration Consortium. Current projects include developing AI-enhanced analysis of hyperpolarized gas MRI for COPD endotyping and optimizing microbubble parameters for focused ultrasound-mediated drug delivery to brain lesions.

• Childhood Studies
• Youth and Technology
• Biosocial Relationships
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Nick Lee is an Associate Professor in the Education Studies department at the University of Warwick, Faculty of Social Sciences. With over 30 publications across Science Studies, Education, and the Sociology of Childhood, his work has appeared in prestigious journals including The Lancet: Infectious Disease, Science, Technology and Human Values, and Sociology. Dr. Lee's research interests span: Childhood, youth and technology Biosocial relationships and imaginations Climate change and sustainability Life processes, learning and innovation His interdisciplinary research examines power dynamics between youth and generation within biotechnological innovation and climate change contexts. In his 2013 book "Childhood and Bio-politics: Climate change, life processes and human futures" (Palgrave Macmillan), he develops theoretical frameworks connecting childhood experiences with environmental challenges. Dr. Lee pioneered the concept of 'residual childhoods' examining how children navigate the material residues of economic growth and technological development. Dr. Lee's publication record reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement with childhood studies intersecting technology, environmental issues, and biosocial relationships. Recent work (2021-2023) shows expansion into sustainable development education, gender dynamics in STEM, and innovative plant science communication through art. Earlier work established theoretical foundations in biosocial relationships and childhood biopolitics, with increasing applied focus on environmental challenges and technological innovation. Dr. Lee has secured significant research funding from: ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) MRC (Medical Research Council) European Neuroscience and Society Network Department for Children, Schools and Families Department for Business, Innovation and Skills As ELSA (Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects) lead for Warwick's Institute for Synthetic Biology, he bridges scientific innovation with societal implications. Dr. Lee has consulted for a global hygiene corporation on antibiotic resistance and the UK Cabinet Office on future prospects for children. Current research projects include: Global Gardens: Co-Learning in Synthetic Biology (with Professor Anne Osbourn) Children, Sexting and Co-Learning (with Birmingham universities) Residual Childhoods (examining children's relationship with technological residues)

Alexey Evgenievich OsadchiyView profile

Professor

• digital signal processing
• magnetoencephalography
• electroencephalography
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Alexey Evgenievich Osadchiy is a Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University), where he serves as Director of the Center for Bioelectric Interfaces at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience. He has been working at HSE since 2013 with 21 years of scientific and teaching experience. His academic appointments include Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science in the Department of Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence. 2023 - Doctor of Science: National Research University Higher School of Economics 2003 - PhD: University of Southern California, specialty "Physical and Mathematical Sciences" and "Neurobiology" 1997 - Specialty: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, major in Autonomous Information and Control Systems Professor Osadchiy's research focuses on digital signal processing, magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography, inverse problems, synchronization, non-invasive detection, and brain mapping. His work bridges neuroscience, computer science, and medical applications, with particular emphasis on brain-computer interfaces, neurofeedback systems, and precision medicine applications for neurological disorders. He has pioneered methods for real-time brain activity monitoring and developed novel approaches for functional connectivity estimation in neural networks. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing hardware-enabled low-latency systems for brain-state dependent stimulation, improving MEG technology with optically pumped magnetometers, and advancing speech mapping techniques for neurosurgical applications. His work increasingly integrates AI and deep learning approaches with traditional neuroimaging techniques to create more precise and accessible brain measurement and modulation systems. Scientific Awards and Recognition HSE University "Recognition - 10 Years of Successful Work" Medal (July 2025) Letter of Gratitude from the Higher School of Economics (September 2021) Letter of Gratitude from the Faculty of Computer Science at HSE (August 2018) Allowance for defending a doctoral dissertation (2023–2026) Bonuses for publications in international peer-reviewed journals (2015–2029) Professor Osadchiy has successfully advised numerous graduate students and doctoral candidates, with eight dissertation research projects currently under his supervision. His research has been supported by significant grants including a Russian Ministry of Education and Science contract for "System for registration and decoding of human brain bioelectric activity" (2014-2017), RFBR grants for "New non-invasive experimental-mathematical paradigm for preoperative magnetoencephalographic mapping of speech cortex" (14-02-00917, 16-04-01863), and projects on "Endogenous enhancement of brain-computer interface efficiency." As Director of the Center for Bioelectric Interfaces at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Professor Osadchiy leads a multidisciplinary team working on cutting-edge neurotechnology. His center collaborates with the Federal Brain and Neural Technology Centre at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, where they established the Laboratory of Medical Neural Interfaces and Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Applications. The center is actively involved in developing brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation, particularly for stroke patients and those with locomotor function disorders, and has created Russia's first neurointerface for controlling exoskeletons using imagined lower limb movements.

Victoria BeltranView profile

Professor

• Project Management
• IT Project Management
• Business Relationship Management
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Victoria Beltran is a Professor with 25 years of specialized experience in IT project management and corporate methodology development. Currently holding academic affiliation while serving in corporate leadership, she bridges academic theory with industrial application across manufacturing, finance, and IT sectors. Her educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Project and Program Management from Brandeis University (2015). Professional expertise centers on establishing Project Management Offices (PMOs), developing work management frameworks, and mentoring cross-departmental teams in value-driven project execution. Research interests emphasize practical implementation of project management strategies in non-IT domains, with focus on finance/treasury operations and manufacturing optimization. Her methodology advances measurable value recognition through structured work management systems. Current corporate leadership initiatives extend project management practices into marketing and manufacturing divisions, demonstrating real-world scalability of academic frameworks. Professional development activities include mentoring non-IT departments to build sustainable project management capabilities.

Nicholas V. SarlisView profile

Professor

• Solid State Physics
• Seismology
• Geophysics
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Nicholas V. Sarlis is a Professor of Experimental Solid State Physics at the Department of Physics , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens since 2017. With an h-index ≥36, he has authored 2 monographs, >155 peer-reviewed publications, and 80 conference communications. B.Sc. in Physics (1991), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Ph.D. in Physics (1997), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens His research applies Natural Time Analysis to: Earthquake precursor identification Space weather and cosmic ray studies Climate phenomenon prediction (El Niño) Fracture mechanics and complex systems Seismicity and geoelectric field correlations Non-extensive statistical mechanics applications Recent work includes analyzing seismic entropy changes under time reversal and developing earthquake nowcasting systems. Publications span 2025's Statistical mechanics in geophysical contexts to 2024's cross-disciplinary disaster prediction tools.