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• AI and Literary Translation
• Corpus Linguistics
• Translation Theory
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Prof. Dorothy Kenny is a full professor of Translation Studies at Dublin City University, affiliated with the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies. She holds a BA in French and German from DCU, an MSc in Machine Translation, and a PhD in Language Engineering from the University of Manchester. Her research focuses on AI in literary translation, corpus linguistics, machine translation ethics, and translation pedagogy. She led the EU-funded MultiTraiNMT project (2019–2022), developing materials for MT education. She co-edits the journal Translation Spaces and is an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (UK). Education: BA in French and German, Dublin City University MSc in Machine Translation, University of Manchester PhD in Language Engineering, University of Manchester Research Interests: Her work bridges theoretical and applied translation studies, emphasizing corpus-based methods, machine translation ethics, and the impact of AI on literary translation. Recent projects explore customization of MT for literary texts and ethical workflows in MT. Awards & Recognition: 2020: Co-edited Fair MT: Towards Ethical, Sustainable Machine Translation 2017: Edited Human Issues in Translation Technology 2020: Honorary Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Linguists Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator of MultiTraiNMT (EU-funded, 2019–2022) Recipient of Ulysses Travel Grant (2018–2019) for collaboration with Université Grenoble-Alpes Labs & Teams: She directs research at the Centre for Translation and Text Studies (CTTS) , fostering interdisciplinary work on translation technology and corpus linguistics.

Beth SimmonsView profile

Professor

• International Political Economy
• Policy Diffusion
• International Law
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Beth Simmons is the Andrea Mitchell University Professor in Law, Political Science, and Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania, holding appointments in the School of Arts and Sciences and Penn Carey Law. Her research focuses on international political economy, policy diffusion, and the impact of international law on human rights. She has authored seminal works including Who Adjusts? (1994) and Mobilizing for Human Rights (2009), both recipients of the APSA Woodrow Wilson Award. Simmons has served as director of Harvard’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, president of the International Studies Association, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Education: PhD, Harvard University (Government) M.A., Harvard University (Government) M.A., University of Chicago (International Relations) B.A., University of Redlands (Political Science and Philosophy) Research Interests: Simmons’ current projects examine global performance assessments, international border dynamics (including 'thickening' borders and border crossings), and transnational crime. She has developed a satellite-derived database of global border crossings and studies public sentiment toward borders as spaces of opportunity or threat. Her work bridges legal frameworks, policy analysis, and geopolitical strategies. Awards and Recognition: 2018 Andrew Carnegie Fellow Woodrow Wilson Award (APSA, 1994 and 2009) Elected to National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences Best Book Awards from American Society for International Law, ISSC, and ISA (2010) Advising & Grants: Simmons advises on global governance initiatives and has secured grants for research on border infrastructure and human rights compliance. Her work at Perry World House and collaborations with international organizations reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary policy engagement. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Perry World House and global research networks on projects like the border crossings database and studies of international criminal justice frameworks.

Mostafa MohammadiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neurorehabilitation Robotics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Telerehabilitation Technologies
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Mostafa Mohammadi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Center for Rehabilitation Robotics. His research focuses on neurorehabilitation robotics, human-computer interaction, and telerehabilitation technologies for individuals with disabilities. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Aalborg University, 2018-2022) M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering (Polytechnic University of Milan, 2015-2017) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Sharif University of Technology, 2011-2015) His work spans exoskeleton design, assistive robotics, and innovative interfaces like tongue-computer interfacing. Recent projects include the eMotivo digital health solution funded by Innovation Fund Denmark and intelligent tendon-driven exoskeletons for severe disabilities. Research outputs (33 total) emphasize adaptive robotics, motor impairment solutions, and wearable technologies. Collaborations span robotics, biomedical engineering, and clinical disciplines. Teaching includes courses in rehabilitation robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital systems for biomedical engineering. Scientific activities align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for quality education and reduced inequalities. Notable contributions include advancements in myoelectric interfaces and neurorehabilitation technologies.

• Exercise Physiology
• Clinical and Sports Nutrition
• Sports Science and Technology
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Professor Stephen Bird is a renowned performance scientist and strength and conditioning expert at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), leading the School of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds the title of Professor (Sport and Exercise Science) and directs the High-Performance Sport program. His roles include Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning and advisor to organizations like the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. Education: BHumMov(ExSc), BHumMov(Hons), and PhD from Charles Sturt University. Research Focus: Strength and conditioning methodologies, nutritional supplementation, athlete recovery, and technology-driven performance optimization. Key Projects: '2 WIN 2032' student-athlete empowerment initiative, NBA sleep health studies, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training for muscle/bone health in space travel. Affiliations: Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) peer review, and collaborations with Flinders University, University of Gloucestershire. Research interests span elite athlete performance (basketball, rugby, hockey), female athlete health, and applications of pupillometry and wearable tech for fatigue monitoring. Awards include the prestigious ESSA Medal (2006) and Life Membership (Western Region Academy of Sport). Teaching includes courses on strength training, sports nutrition, and athlete workload monitoring. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and master’s students, contributing to >40 research outputs annually. Grants include a $832k Quantum wearable sensor project (2024) and $240k AI-driven motion capture initiative. His work bridges academia and elite sport, advising teams like the Brisbane Bullets (NBL) and GB Women’s Basketball. Recent trends in publications emphasize NBA performance metrics, sleep science, and interdisciplinary solutions for athlete resilience.

Balazs Szent-IvanyiView profile

Professor

• International Development
• Foreign Aid Policy
• Political Economy
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Balazs Szent-Ivanyi is a Reader in Politics at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Sciences. He serves as Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise (2023–present), Deputy Co-Director of the Aston Centre for Europe (2015–present), and previously led the Politics and International Relations Department (2018–2021). His research focuses on foreign aid policies, multinational companies, and political economy in Central and Eastern Europe. He holds a PhD from Corvinus University Budapest (2010) and has held fellowships at the University of Leeds (2012–2013) and visiting roles at the University of Bologna (2013–2015). Education: PhD (Corvinus University Budapest), Combined BA/MA in Economics and International Relations (Budapest University of Economic Sciences). Research Interests: Emerging donor foreign aid policies; civil society influence on aid; multinational corporations and state interactions; Central and Eastern European political economy. Awards include the AHRC-ESRC FCDO Knowledge Exchange Fellowship (2021–2023), EU FP7 Marie Curie Fellowship (2012–2013), and National Excellence Fellowship (Hungary, 2014). His work bridges aid effectiveness, NGO advocacy, and EU development policy. Administrative roles and grants highlight his leadership in research strategy and policy analysis, with recent focus on Brexit impacts and pandemic responses in the EU.

Andrew Martin FischerView profile

Professor

• Poverty
• Inequality
• Social Protection
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Andrew Martin Fischer is Full Professor of Inequality, Social Protection and Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Hague. He is a leading scholar in international development, with extensive research on poverty, inequality, and social policy, particularly in China and the Global South. PhD in Development Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science (2007) MA in Economics (Development Economics), McGill University (1994) Fischer’s research spans over 30 years and focuses on the political economy of development, ethnic marginalization in Western China, and the role of redistribution. He has authored key works such as Poverty as Ideology and The Disempowered Development of Tibet in China , and led the European Research Council-funded project Aiding Social Protection (2015–2021). His recent publications explore debt crises in developing countries, global reparations, and the changing demography of Tibet. These works reflect a consistent engagement with themes of justice, marginalization, and structural inequality in global development. International Studies in Poverty Prize (2018) European Research Council (ERC) grant (2014) Fischer has supervised numerous students and early-career researchers and has been actively involved in academic service, including serving as Chair and co-editor of Development and Change and founding editor of the Oxford University Press book series Critical Frontiers of International Development Studies . He has also held external roles such as Scientific Director of CERES Dutch Research School for International Development (2019–2023). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and social justice. He is affiliated with research networks focusing on agrarian transformation, social policy, and the Global South, and has participated in numerous academic workshops and editorial boards, reinforcing his role as a central figure in critical development studies.

William AkotoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cyber Security
• International Relations
• Political Economy
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William Akoto is an Assistant Professor of Global Security in the Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security at the School of International Service, American University, and serves as Director of Research at the Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology (CSINT). Previously, he taught at Fordham University, the University of South Carolina, and Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of South Carolina, 2019 Research Interests: Dr. Akoto's work centers on interstate cyber conflict dynamics , examining how states weaponize cyber capabilities for national security objectives. His research extends to the political economy of aid and trade , analyzing debt relief mechanisms and trade-sanction interactions, and military coups , investigating coup triggers and consequences through complex systems theory. He develops microfounded theoretical models to explore institutional and preference-based drivers of state behavior. Publication Trends: His 2020-2024 publications reveal a decisive shift toward cyber conflict research, with 80% of recent work focusing on state-sponsored cyber attacks, economic espionage, and cyber-proxy warfare. This builds on earlier expertise in trade-politics linkages (2013-2020), demonstrating consistent application of political economy frameworks across security domains. His methodology increasingly integrates complex systems science to analyze large-scale behavioral patterns. Scientific Awards: SIS Collaborative Research Award (June 2024) Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award (April 2019) Adam Smith Fellow, Mercatus Center (August 2016–July 2017) Thurmond-Atwater Fellowship (July 2015–May 2016) IAAR Research Fellow (August 2014–July 2015) Advising and Grants: Dr. Akoto has secured competitive research funding including the 2024 SIS Collaborative Research Award and Mercatus Center fellowship. His teaching excellence was recognized with the 2019 Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award. While specific advisees aren't documented, his course designs emphasize analytical skill development through constant feedback mechanisms, debate, and current events integration across undergraduate international relations curricula. Labs and Teams: As CSINT Director of Research, he leads interdisciplinary initiatives examining emerging technology-security intersections, with current focus on cyber warfare economics, satellite cybersecurity, and AI governance frameworks through structured collaboration between academic researchers and security practitioners.

Sumanta DasView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Cementitious Materials
• Microstructure and Material Modeling
• Materials Design for Sustainable and Durable Infrastructure
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Dr. Sumanta Das is an Associate Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. His research focuses on sustainable infrastructure materials, with particular expertise in cementitious materials, composite structures, and advanced computational modeling techniques. He directs a vibrant research group that bridges experimental mechanics with computational modeling and machine learning approaches to address challenges in infrastructure durability and performance. Dr. Das received his educational training from prestigious institutions: Ph.D. in Materials and Structures from Arizona State University (2015) M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (2012) B.E. in Civil Engineering from Jadavpur University (2010) His research interests center around developing sustainable and durable infrastructure materials through innovative design approaches. Dr. Das investigates microstructure-property relationships in cementitious systems, with special focus on materials containing microencapsulated phase change materials for freeze-thaw durability, fiber-reinforced composites, and smart cementitious materials with self-sensing capabilities. His work integrates advanced experimental techniques like nanoindentation with computational modeling approaches including finite element analysis, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning algorithms to predict material behavior and optimize performance. Dr. Das's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating machine learning with traditional materials science approaches. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of cementitious composites under extreme conditions, developing multifunctional composites with embedded sensing capabilities, and creating computational frameworks that bridge multiple scales from molecular to structural levels. The work shows increasing sophistication in combining experimental validation with predictive modeling. Dr. Das has successfully secured numerous research grants as PI or Co-PI from diverse funding sources including the Office of Naval Research, Department of Defense, US Department of Transportation, and industry partners like Goetz Composites. His research portfolio spans infrastructure durability, composite materials for marine applications, and smart sensing technologies for structural health monitoring. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Das has supervised multiple doctoral and master's students who have completed theses on topics including: Multiscale simulation and machine learning-assisted performance prediction for cementitious composites Performance-based multiscale tuning of inclusion-modified and 3D printed composites Enhancing freeze-thaw durability of cementitious composites through innovative materials design Underwater explosion response of composite structures Implosion pulse mitigation using additively manufactured filler profiles

Simone BaglioniView profile

Professor

• Labor Migration
• Asylum Policy
• Labor Market Integration
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Simone Baglioni is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Parma and Vice Rector for Education since November 2023. He co-founded the GRIMLI research group focusing on migration, labor markets, and entrepreneurship. Previously, he held academic positions at Glasgow Caledonian University , and the Universities of Geneva, Neuchâtel, Florence, and Milan-Bocconi . Current Role: Professor, Vice Rector Education Departments: Economics and Management (University of Parma), Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health (Glasgow Caledonian University) Research Focus: Labor migration, asylum, gig economy, social innovation, civil society, and integration policies. Research Themes : His work examines labor market integration of migrants , transnational solidarity , and social innovation in policy . Recent projects include PRIN and FIL A1 on remittances and migrant entrepreneurship, and coordination of EU Horizon 2020 projects like SIRIUS and MATILDE . He also developed the WORKEEN mobile app to aid migrant employment. Teaching : Courses on Socioeconomic analysis of agrifood environments , sociology of globalization , and critical food consumption at the University of Parma , covering both undergraduate and graduate programs in Global Studies , International Business , and Food Law .

Joanna O’RiordanView profile

Researcher

• Public Management
• Human Resource Management
• Public Policy
• +3 more

Joanna O’Riordan is a Researcher at the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), Ireland, affiliated with the Whitaker School of Government and Management. Since joining IPA in 2000, she has specialized in public management reform, particularly in human resource management (HRM) within the public sector. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation, focusing on organizational culture, workforce planning, and institutional restructuring. Education: Joanna holds an MA in Public Policy from University College Dublin (UCD) and an MBS in Human Resource Management from Dublin City University (DCU). Research Interests: Her studies emphasize public sector reform, HRM challenges, organizational culture transformation, and governance models. She explores how public institutions adapt to evolving demands, with a focus on merging theoretical frameworks with real-world policy outcomes. Publications: Her work spans case studies on agency mergers (e.g., Tusla), workforce strategies, and public service motivation. She also analyzes disability equity in civil service careers and Irish business involvement in international development aid. Labs/Teams: As editor of Administration (IPA’s journal), she curates scholarly discourse on public administration. Her consultancy role involves advising on HR strategies and public service restructuring.

Pierre van der EngView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic History
• International Business
• Business History
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Pierre van der Eng is an Associate Professor and Reader in International Business and Business History at the Australian National University (ANU), Research School of Management. He is recognized as Australia's research leader in economic history, with expertise spanning economic and business history, international business, and development economics. His work focuses on Indonesia's economic development, Australia's business history, European integration, and EU-Australia relations. His research has been funded by the Australian Research Council and the Shibusawa Foundation. Van der Eng holds a PhD, MA, and BA, and has advised AusAID on development projects. His research emphasizes Indonesia's economic challenges, including historical famines, CSR evolution, and post-colonial business dynamics. He has contributed to major projects like the 'Indonesia Project' phases IV and V, exploring foreign MNE strategies in Australia and EU-Australia trade relations. His awards include the 2021 nomination as Australia's economic history research leader. He has published widely in top journals and edited volumes, with a focus on long-term economic trends, multinational enterprise strategies, and historical crisis responses. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy implications, particularly in Asia-Pacific economic contexts.

• International Relations
• European Integration
• Sustainable Development
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Dr. hab. Katarzyna Stachurska-Szczesiak is a full professor at the Institute of International Relations within Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. She obtained her habilitation in 2019 and PhD in 2006, specializing in EU-Mediterranean relations. Her academic discipline spans political science with a focus on international relations, particularly the southern dimension of EU integration. Research Interests: Her work explores sustainable development frameworks in Mediterranean policy, Euro-Arab diplomatic relations, and Maghreb geopolitical transformations. Key themes include EU neighborhood strategies, environmental security in the Mediterranean Basin, and post-Arab Spring political systems. She employs methodological innovation in international relations research. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate evolving focus from EU institutional frameworks (2003-2012) to sustainability governance and security (2014-present). Recent works analyze pandemic impacts on development theories and Algeria-EU relations post-Arab Spring, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with political ecology and regional instability. Awards & Honors: Medal of the National Education Commission (2019) Bronze Cross of Merit (2020) Polish Society of European Studies Best Monograph Award (2021) Minister of Education and Science Award (2022) Silver Medal for Long Service (2023) Projects & Leadership: She coordinates European Documentation Centre UMCS and leads EU-funded projects including 'Przystanek Europa 2024'. Grants include 7 European Commission projects (2014-2022) on EU policy dissemination. She pioneered Oxford debate methodologies in teaching and serves on journal development committees under Poland's Ministry of Education.

• Cardiovascular Nursing
• Stroke Care
• Patient Decision-Making
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Sandra Carroll serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Executive Director of Nursing at McMaster University. With 81 publications from 2003-2024 (160 total), she is a prominent figure in cardiovascular nursing research and education. Her leadership roles indicate her significant standing within the academic community at McMaster. Dr. Carroll's research interests center on cardiovascular nursing, stroke care in resource-limited settings, patient decision-making, and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Her work strongly emphasizes patient-centered care, shared decision-making models, and healthcare delivery in low-resource environments. The OSCAIL (Organized Stroke Care Across Income Levels) study represents a major component of her research portfolio, focusing on implementing stroke care protocols in countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes through better decision support tools, particularly for cardiac conditions. Her work spans from developing patient decision aids for ICD candidates to studying quality of life impacts of different cardiac device therapies. She has increasingly incorporated digital health approaches, examining remote monitoring technologies and their impact on chronic disease management. Dr. Carroll maintains an extensive collaborative network with 53 co-authors, primarily from McMaster University but also including international partners. Her research shows strong translational impact, with numerous publications referenced in clinical guidelines and policy documents. While specific advising roles aren't detailed in the provided information, her leadership position suggests involvement in mentoring junior faculty and graduate students. Her research program demonstrates particular attention to vulnerable populations, including patients in low-resource settings, women with heart conditions, and immigrant communities navigating healthcare systems. This focus on equity and accessibility represents a consistent thread throughout her scholarly work.

Franziska DübgenView profile

Professor

• Political Philosophy
• Legal Philosophy
• Critical Theory
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Franziska Dübgen is a Professor of Philosophy at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, specializing in Political Philosophy and Legal Philosophy. She leads project A3-34 on Articulations of the 'Political' in Contemporary Postcolonial Contexts within the Cluster of Excellence's Research Field A. Education : Doctorate in Philosophy (2008-2012), JW Goethe University Frankfurt, supervised by Rainer Forst Magisterstudium in Philosophy, Political Science, and Italian (2000-2007), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Research Interests : Dübgen explores transformative legal critique, epistemic injustice, and transcultural justice frameworks. Her work intersects Critical Race Studies, Philosophy of Gender, and African Environmental Ethics, addressing structural inequalities in legal systems and postcolonial knowledge production. Key Article Trends : Recent publications focus on Paulin Hountondji's epistemic liberation, authoritarian legal systems, Ubuntu-inspired environmental ethics, and decolonial practices in Arabo-Islamic philosophy. These works emphasize dismantling Eurocentrism and reimagining justice through global South perspectives.

Sheng SangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Machine Learning
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Sheng Sang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences at Bethany Lutheran College. His research lies at the intersection of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, with a strong emphasis on machine learning applications in composite materials and elastic metamaterials. His research interests include: Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering Machine Learning on Composites Elastic Metamaterials and Composites Optimization of Medical Devices Finite Element Modeling and Simulation Dr. Sang's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on integrating deep learning techniques with mechanical systems, particularly in predicting composite microstructures, tracking particles in complex systems, and optimizing wave propagation in metamaterials. His work frequently employs 3D CNNs and other neural architectures to solve inverse problems in material science. Scientific awards and recognition include: Dr. Lehtola Fellowship Research Grant ($9,000, PI), 2021–2023 Graco Engineering Lab Development Grant ($60,000), 2020–2022 He has been actively involved in teaching a wide range of engineering courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Computer-Aided Design. His research is supported by external grants, indicating active supervision and project leadership. Dr. Sang has collaborated with researchers across disciplines, including neuroscience and medical imaging, particularly in studies involving deep brain stimulation and fMRI. He is affiliated with research teams working on: Active elastic metamaterials design Machine learning for material characterization Optimization of biomedical devices using swarm intelligence Development of advanced simulation tools for composite systems