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Mark Allen WeissView profile

Professor

• Data Structures
• Algorithms
• Computer Science Education
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Mark Allen Weiss is a Distinguished University Professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences (KFSCIS) at Florida International University (FIU). He currently serves as the Interim Vice Dean for the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) and has held several leadership roles, including Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education (2017-2024) and Interim Founding Director of SUCCEED . His academic career at FIU spans over three decades, with prior roles as Associate Director of the School of Computing and Information Sciences. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Princeton University (1987) M.A., Computer Science, Princeton University (1985) M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Princeton University (1984) B.E., Electrical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), The Cooper Union (1983) Research and Educational Interests: Weiss is renowned for his work in data structures , algorithms , and computer science education . He co-leads an NSF-funded project to define a 15-year agenda for CS Education research and advocates for Broadening Participation in Computing in South Florida. His contributions to curriculum design include leadership on the Advanced Placement Computer Science Development Committee (1997-2004), which shaped exams taken by 60,000 high school students annually. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fellow of IEEE and AAAS ACM Distinguished Educator Recipient of four major IEEE and ACM education awards (2015-2021) FIU Excellence in Research (1994) and Teaching Awards (1999, 2005) Three FIU Top Scholar awards Recognition by Dr. Dobbs as one of the top 30 influential computer science books of the 20th century Professional Activities: Weiss served on multiple committees for the College Board and ACM SIGCSE Board. He has authored foundational textbooks such as Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++ (four editions) and Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java (three editions), which have been widely adopted globally.

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Digital Transformation in Education
• Educational Technologies
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Sabine Seufert is a Full Professor of Management of Educational Innovations at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), where she has held leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Educational Management and Educational Technologies (since 2021) and Director of the Institute of Business Education and Educational Management (2009–2020). She holds a PhD in Information Management (1996) and a Habilitation in Business Education (2006) from the University of St. Gallen, specializing in educational innovation and technology integration. Her research focuses on digital transformation in education, AI applications in learning environments, and competence development in vocational training. She has pioneered initiatives like the Swiss Centre for Innovations in Learning (scil) and contributed to frameworks for hybrid intelligence in education. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, emphasizing ethical AI use and teacher preparedness for technological change. Key affiliations include the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), the editorial board of the International Journal of Learning Technology , and advisory roles for journals like Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training . Her recent publications explore AI literacy, social robots in classrooms, and the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning. Her career spans over 25 years, including guest professorships at the University of Southern Queensland and Stanford University, leadership in educational institutions, and policy advisory roles. She is actively involved in shaping future-ready education systems through digital innovation and human-AI collaboration strategies.

Michael KleinView profile

Professor

• World capital markets
• Exchange rate management
• Foreign direct investment
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Michael W. Klein is the William L. Clayton Professor of International Economic Affairs at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Economics. He previously served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (2010-2011) and is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He founded EconoFact, a nonpartisan economic analysis platform. His research focuses on international macroeconomics, including exchange rates, capital flows, and labor market impacts of globalization. He has authored over two dozen articles and three books, supported by grants from the Upjohn Institute and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Education: PhD in Economics, Columbia University (1987) BA, Brandeis University (1980) Research Interests: Explores world capital markets, exchange rate policy, foreign direct investment, and the effects of international factors on U.S. labor markets. His work emphasizes policy analysis of capital controls and global economic integration. Recent studies include analyses of Cuba's economic potential and the implications of trade deficits. Grants & Awards: Recent funding includes grants from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Peter G. Peterson Foundation, and Smith Richardson Foundation for EconoFact. His work bridges academic research with policy-relevant insights on fiscal policy, inflation, and currency dynamics. Teaching & Professional Activities: Teaches International Finance, Macroeconomics, and Policy Analysis. Has presented at institutions like the Bank of England, IMF, and Federal Reserve Banks. Serves as Executive Editor of EconoFact and reviews for journals such as the Journal of International Economics and Review of Economics and Statistics . Labs/Teams: Leads EconoFact, a collaborative platform for economists to address policy issues. Engaged in interdisciplinary research on global economic challenges through NBER and international think tanks.

Tamar KuglerView profile

Associate Professor

• Interactive decision-making
• Group decision-making
• Emotions and decision-making
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Tamar Kugler is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, with a specialization in behavioral decision-making. She holds a PhD in Experimental and Social Psychology (2004) from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. PhD in Management Organizational Behavior Laboratory Economic Science Laboratory Center for Trust Studies Behavioral Decision Making Think Tank Econ Affiliated Faculty Her research focuses on interactive decision-making , group decision dynamics , emotional influences on decisions , and trust mechanisms . She has pioneered work on disgust's paradoxical effects on prosocial behavior and developed innovative methods for measuring emotions in digital environments. Her publications span high-impact journals like Social Psychological and Personality Science and Games and Economic Behavior , covering topics from the Braess paradox in traffic networks to asymmetric participation games. Recent work explores guilt's role in ethical behavior and default options in conflict resolution. National Science Foundation grant for emotion research Binational Science Foundation grant with Eyal Ert Eller College Small Grant Program awards Journal editorial board memberships Kugler's methodological expertise includes behavioral experiments, game theory applications, and virtual reality simulations for studying social interactions.

Bård HarstadView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Political Economics
• Economic Theory

Bård Harstad is The David S. Lobel Professor in Business and Sustainability and Professor of Political Economy at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, with courtesy appointments in the Doerr School of Sustainability and the School of Humanities and Sciences (Economics). He joined Stanford in 2023 after previous faculty positions at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management (where he held the Max McGraw Chair in Management & Environment) and the University of Oslo. He has also taught at Harvard, MIT, and Toulouse School of Economics. His research centers on three interconnected domains: Environmental Economics : Climate policy design, conservation incentives, deforestation, and energy transitions. Political Economics : Treaty bargaining, international agreements, legislative gridlock, and policy enforcement. Economic Theory : Contract design, time inconsistency, and strategic behavior in regulatory frameworks. His work frequently examines how institutions and incentives shape global environmental outcomes. Harstad’s publications focus on climate governance, with recurring themes of self-enforcing agreements, supply-side policy interventions, and the political economy of conservation. Recent articles analyze trade-offs in energy transitions (e.g., natural gas vs. renewables), mechanisms for credible international commitments, and deforestation incentives linked to trade. His research combines theoretical rigor with policy-relevant applications, often using game-theoretic frameworks. He has received significant recognition, including: European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant (2022) and Consolidator Grant (2016–21) Elected fellowships in the Econometric Society (2021) and Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (2021) Multiple Erik Kempe Awards for environmental economics research Prizes from the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Harstad serves as Editor of the Review of Economic Studies and teaches courses on Strategy Beyond Markets, Political Economy, and Environmental Economics. He leads Stanford GSB’s executive program on Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World .

• Global Governance
• International Political Economy
• Global Health
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Dr. Mao Suzuki is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore, specializing in global governance, international political economy, and global health. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, an M.A. from Hitotsubashi University, and a B.A. from Keio University. Her research examines the role of non-state actors in transnational initiatives, particularly in global health governance. Her work analyzes how economic realities and geopolitical factors shape policies related to vaccine diplomacy, non-communicable diseases, and foreign aid effectiveness. Her research interests include analyzing stakeholder influence in global health negotiations, the political economy of health aid allocation, and the interplay between corporate interests and public health objectives. Dr. Suzuki's recent studies have explored how China, India, and Russia employ vaccine diplomacy strategies during the pandemic, revealing how economic strengths and manufacturing capabilities influence geopolitical health initiatives. Her publications consistently address systemic inequities in global health governance, emphasizing the need for balanced multi-stakeholder approaches that prioritize public health over commercial interests. Despite the focus on critical policy analysis, no specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Neville HoganView profile

Professor

• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Robotics
• Motor Neuroscience
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Neville Hogan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Brain & Cognitive Sciences at MIT, and Director of the Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics and Human Rehabilitation. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT and has been a faculty member since 1979, leading roles in the Mechanical Engineering department's System Dynamics and Control division. His research bridges biology and engineering, focusing on motor neuroscience, rehabilitation robotics, and human-robot interaction. He co-founded Interactive Motion Technologies, Inc. and is a board member at Advanced Mechanical Technologies, Inc. Education: Dip. Eng. (Dublin College of Technology), M.S., M.E., and Ph.D. (MIT) Research interests include developing robots for neurological rehabilitation, such as gentle physiotherapy devices for stroke patients. His work emphasizes physically cooperative machines and human balance control analysis. Awards include Honorary Doctorates from Delft University and Dublin Institute of Technology, and the Silver Medal from Ireland’s Royal Academy of Medicine. Awards: Honorary Doctorates, Silver Medal, and other distinctions Led the Newman Lab, focusing on biomechanics and human rehabilitation. Advised numerous students (not listed here). His publications explore dynamic primitives, impedance control, and human-robot interaction, with applications in exoskeletons and rehabilitation therapies.

Heather ElkoView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• International Negotiations
• Conflict Resolution
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Heather Elko is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of California - Davis. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University’s Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance. Her research focuses on international negotiations, exploring why and how states choose diplomacy over coercion, strategic bargaining approaches, and the conditions enabling cooperative agreements. Key areas include civil conflict resolution, human rights treaty negotiations, trade policy, and multilateral diplomacy. Her work emphasizes contextual factors influencing negotiation success, such as state capabilities, institutional frameworks, and political agendas. Elko has authored textbooks including Essentials of International Relations and contributed to debates on arms exports, international reputation, and EU decision-making processes. Her research bridges theoretical analysis with practical case studies across diverse geopolitical contexts. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Research, Princeton University (Niehaus Center) Labs/Teams: Active in the UCD Dublin European Institute and collaborates on global governance research initiatives. Her articles examine topics such as external interventions in civil conflicts, reservation practices in human rights treaties, and trade policy framing. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact in international relations theory and practice.

Mahvish ShamiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Poverty Studies
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Dr. Mahvish Shami is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Development, London School of Economics and Political Science. She serves as Programme Co-Director of Development Management and holds visiting research affiliations with Johns Hopkins University and Oxford University. Her academic background includes a PhD from LSE, post-doctoral fellowship at Copenhagen University, and a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship. Her research examines how unequal power relations—particularly clientelism—impact poverty outcomes. She investigates alternative solutions beyond redistributive policies, focusing on bargaining power dynamics that affect public goods provision, collective action under hierarchical structures, and interventions improving formal justice access for marginalized groups. Current projects analyze urban clientelism in Lahore slums using unique household data, contrasting rural-urban network variations. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on clientelism's intersection with development challenges, evolving from market exposure studies to sophisticated analyses of justice barriers and urban brokerage systems. Recent work (2022-2024) shows intensified examination of institutional constraints in justice access and urban poverty targeting. Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship

Lillian ChongView profile

Professor

• Computational Biophysics
• Biomolecular Simulations
• Protein Binding Pathways
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Lillian T. Chong is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. She leads the Chong Lab, focusing on computational biophysics and biomolecular simulations. Her research emphasizes developing advanced simulation methods like weighted ensemble (WESTPA) for studying rare events in biomolecules, such as protein folding, binding pathways, and conformational switches. Research Interests: - Development of weighted ensemble algorithms for long-timescale simulations - Protein-protein binding kinetics and unbinding pathways - Design of switchable proteins with enhanced dynamic properties - Integration of experimental data (e.g., NMR, EPR) with simulations Recent Article Trends: Recent work explores ligand unbinding mechanisms, glycan-mediated spike protein dynamics, and force field validation. The lab’s methods are applied to drug discovery, viral entry mechanisms, and enzyme catalysis. Awards & Honors: Gordon Bell Special Prize for HPC-Based COVID-19 Research (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2009-2014) Bellet Teaching Excellence Award (2017) Advising & Grants: Advised students including Darian Yang (PhD 2023) and Jeremy Leung (PhD 2023). Funded by NSF and industry grants, including work on SARS-CoV-2 spike protein dynamics and force field development. Labs & Teams: The Chong Lab collaborates with groups at CMU and NIH, developing open-source tools like WESTPA and LPATH . Research spans Pittsburgh’s computational biophysics community, with interdisciplinary projects in drug design and protein engineering.

Amiya NayakView profile

Professor

• Fault-Tolerant Computing
• Distributed Systems
• Ad hoc and Sensor Networks
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Amiya Nayak is a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on Fault-Tolerant Computing , Distributed Systems , and Ad hoc and Sensor Networks . He specializes in cybersecurity, IoT security, blockchain integration, and machine learning applications in healthcare and vehicular networks. His work addresses challenges in secure communication protocols, distributed learning frameworks, and energy-efficient network designs. Notable research areas include: IoT Security : Developing frameworks for threat detection, privacy-preserving systems, and blockchain-empowered IoT defenses. Federated Learning : Enhancing healthcare predictions and IoT management through decentralized, privacy-aware machine learning. Vehicular Networks : Securing Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and optimizing QoS in cooperative internet of vehicles (IoV). Network Optimization : Leveraging deep reinforcement learning and graph neural networks for WDM network restoration and edge computing. His publications (2020–2025) highlight contributions to: Secure authentication protocols in medical sensor networks. AI-driven metaverse security solutions. Decentralized energy trading using NFTs. Energy-efficient sleep scheduling in wireless body area networks (WBANs). Nayak holds a Ph.D. and is a P.Eng. (Professional Engineer). His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in telecommunications and healthcare systems.

• International Relations
• Western Hemispheric Affairs
• Political Economy of Development
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Angelo Rivero Santos is a Teaching Professor and Director of Academic Affairs at Georgetown University's Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), part of the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. He served as Interim Director of CLAS (AY 2022-23) and previously held leadership roles between 2003-2006. His roles include overseeing the M.A. in Latin American Studies and the Capstone Seminar. He also serves on Georgetown's School Council and Task Force for Undocumented Students. Education: Ph.D. in International Relations, Syracuse University MPA and M.A. in Economics, Syracuse University B.S., Syracuse University Research Interests: International development and US-Venezuela relations Western Hemispheric Affairs, Political Economy of Development, and Latin American sociopolitical dynamics Diplomatic practices and migration policy His publications focus on migration challenges, sustainable development, and regional diplomacy. He is currently a member of Universidad de Chile's Revista Política editorial board. His career includes seven years as Deputy Chief of Mission at Venezuela's Embassy in Washington, D.C., and community leadership roles with CASA's Leadership Academy. Advising & Grants: Oversees graduate Capstone Seminar requirements Contributed to Georgetown's Institute for the Study of International Migration projects He actively engages in public policy through NACLA interviews and co-edited academic volumes on regional policy analysis.

Joachim KruegerView profile

Professor

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Game Theory
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Joachim Krueger is a Professor of Cognitive and Psychological Sciences at Brown University. He holds editorial roles at the Personality and Social Psychology Review and the American Journal of Psychology . His research focuses on social judgment, decision-making, and the intersection of cognitive psychology with behavioral economics and organizational behavior. Key themes include self-perception, intergroup relations, free will belief paradoxes, and the volunteer’s dilemma. Dr. Krueger earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (1988) and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin before joining Brown in 1991. He teaches courses on psychology in business, happiness philosophy, and behavioral decision sciences. His work critiques positivist methodologies while exploring creativity, leadership, and the replication crisis in psychological research. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, Society for Experimental Social Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. His writings include books on social judgment, rationality, and happiness, alongside a Psychology Today blog. Krueger collaborates across disciplines, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to understanding human social behavior.

Wolfgang MackView profile

Professor

• Special Education
• School Social Work
• Educational Landscapes
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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Mack is a Professor at the Ludwigsburg University of Education, affiliated with the Faculty of Participation Sciences (formerly Special Education). His research focuses on school social work, educational landscapes, school absenteeism, and transitions from school to work, with an emphasis on cooperation between youth welfare and schools. University: Ludwigsburg University of Education Department: Institute for General Special Education Academic Rank: Professor Research interests center on educational equity, social inequality in education, and systemic approaches to integrating youth welfare with schools. He has published extensively on topics like inclusive education, cultural education in marginalized communities, and policy implications of PISA findings. His 15 most recent articles (2000-2014) span themes such as school absenteeism, educational landscapes, inclusive pedagogy, and youth welfare collaborations. Keywords include education, social work, pedagogy, and urban policy. He serves as an academic advisor for degree programs and leads initiatives on educational reform, including roles in projects like "Educational Landscapes" and editorial contributions to the journal Lehren und Lernen . Office hours are held in Ludwigsburg.

Christian FlachslandView profile

Professor

• Climate Policy
• Energy Policy
• Sustainability Governance
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Christian Flachsland is Professor of Climate Policy and Director of the Centre for Sustainability at the Hertie School. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) , where he previously led the Governance working group. His research focuses on climate policy design, energy governance, and the political economy of sustainability transitions, with particular emphasis on Germany and the European Union. Flachsland's recent publications analyze climate institutions across Germany, UK, Sweden, and Australia, and develop frameworks for anticipatory policy mix construction in road transport. His work combines machine learning literature mapping with comparative institutional analysis , appearing in top journals like Science and Nature Climate Change . Current projects examine EU carbon border adjustment mechanisms and reflexive governance in climate policy evaluation. As co-coordinator of Governance research in the BMBF-funded Kopernikus-Ariadne project , he assesses climate policy options for Germany and Europe through multi-country institutional comparisons and policy pathway assessments . His work bridges academic research with policy advice, including participation in the IPCC Scoping Meeting for its Sixth Assessment Report.