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Carlos MendezView profile

Professor

• EU Cohesion Policy
• Regional Development Policy
• EU Budget Reform
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Prof. Carlos Mendez is a Professor and Director of the European Policies Research Centre (EPRC) at the University of Strathclyde. He holds a BA from University College London, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a PhD from Strathclyde. His research focuses on EU Cohesion Policy, regional development, and EU communication strategies, with a particular emphasis on citizen engagement and policy evaluation. Dr. Mendez leads major Horizon 2020 projects and collaborates with EU institutions on innovative techniques like computational text analysis and framing analysis. His work addresses EU communication effectiveness, policy reform, and the green/digital transition. He has authored over 129 research outputs, including policy reports and peer-reviewed articles, and advised on EU budget frameworks and Cohesion Policy implementation. Key projects include 'Regional Policy in Europe: A Comparative Assessment' funded by Switzerland and Norway. His research bridges policy analysis with practical implementation, emphasizing administrative capacity and citizen-centric governance. He has supervised three graduate students and contributed to datasets on Cohesion Policy impact and European identity. Grant activities include EU-funded studies on Cohesion Policy performance, transparency requirements, and Just Transition Fund strategies. He actively participates in conferences and workshops, such as the 45th Annual EoRPA meeting, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue on EU policy challenges.

Anthony LadenView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Education
• Political Philosophy
• Social Epistemology
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Anthony Laden is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the Department of Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Harvard University (1996) and serves as Associate Director of the Center for Ethics and Education, a partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on the philosophy of education, political philosophy, and social epistemology, with particular emphasis on trust dynamics in education, democratic reasoning, and civility in public discourse. Key works include Reasoning: A Social Picture (Oxford, 2012), which explores collective reasoning mechanisms, and the 2024 monograph Networks of Trust , addressing systemic challenges in higher education. His recent scholarship examines the social costs of college, institutional trust-building, and decolonial solidarity frameworks. Laden’s contributions span theoretical analysis and applied ethics, bridging philosophical inquiry with practical educational policy. Professional service includes editorial roles and interdisciplinary collaborations. His academic profile reflects a commitment to bridging theory and practice in ethics, education, and democracy. No specific awards are listed, but his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly impact. Advising and grant details are not explicitly provided in the source texts. Laden’s affiliation with the Center for Ethics and Education highlights his engagement with applied ethical questions, emphasizing collaborative research across institutions and disciplines.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Ahmed AbuRa'ed is a Researcher at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. He is affiliated with the TALN research group and the Large-Scale Text Understanding Systems Lab. His work focuses on advancing knowledge in scientific text summarization, information extraction, and machine learning. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2020), UPF, Barcelona, Spain M.Sc. in Computer Science (2015), University of Trento, Italy B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems (2007), An-Najah University, Nablus, Palestine Research Interests: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Semantic Web, Information Extraction, Data Mining, and Scientific Document Summarization. His projects include developing systems for automatic generation of state-of-the-art reports, scientific text summarization, and cross-document relation discovery. Publications Focus: His 15 most recent articles (2016–2021) emphasize advancements in scientific literature analysis, including citation detection, text simplification, and cross-document summarization. Notable works involve systems like LaSTUS/TALN for scientific text processing and OlloBot for Arabic health dialogue agents. Labs & Teams: Active member of the TALN research group and the Large-Scale Text Understanding Systems Lab at UPF's DTIC department. Open to collaborations in NLP, Machine Learning, and related fields via email or Skype.

Tomás DortaView profile

Professor

• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Co-design and Collaborative Design
• Interaction Design
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Tomás Dorta is a Full Professor at the School of Design, Université de Montréal, and holds an affiliate professorship at Penn State University's Stuckeman School. He specializes in virtual and augmented reality, co-design, and design cognition. His academic roles include directing the Hybridlab research laboratory and serving on editorial boards for journals like CoDesign . He co-founded Hybridlab Inc., a startup focused on design technologies. Affiliations: Université de Montréal (since 1997), Penn State (since 2021), and over 20+ international collaborations. Education: PhD (2001), M.Sc. (1994), Architecture (1991). Research Focus: Hybrid virtual environments, collaborative design tools, and immersive technologies like Hyve-3D. His work bridges design education, innovation, and industry, with funded projects exploring design cognition and co-design methodologies. Notable awards include recognition for teaching and entrepreneurship. He advises over 20 graduate students and has published extensively in design and computer science conferences (e.g., SIGGRAPH, eCAADe).

• Economic and Political Geography
• Mobility Studies
• Migration and Territorial Dynamics
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GHISALBERTI Alessandra is Full Professor of Economic and Political Geography at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Bergamo. She serves as Coordinator of the PhD program in Landscape Studies for Global and Local Challenges and President of the Master's Degree in Geourbanism. She also leads research on 'New Dwelling and Tourism' at the Lelio Pagani Center for Territorial Studies and is a member of the Imago Mundi Lab, reflecting her strong interdisciplinary engagement in geography, urban planning, and digital humanities. Her research focuses on mobility regimes—including migration, commuting, and tourism—and their impact on territorial dynamics in diverse global contexts such as rural Africa, urban Italy, East Asia, and Latin America. She investigates cartographic and landscape imaginaries, spatial justice, and the role of universities in territorial innovation. Her methodological approach emphasizes qualitative fieldwork, collaborative digital mapping, visual tools, and historical cartography. The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in sustainable development, community-based co-mapping, digital humanities, and the intersection of memory, landscape, and regeneration. Themes such as water resources, migration networks, and educational innovation in geoscience demonstrate the breadth and applied nature of her work. Mobility and sustainable living Urban and landscape regeneration Collaborative and digital cartography Spatial justice and community engagement Educational innovation and third mission Interdisciplinary territorial research She is actively involved in supervising academic programs and leading research initiatives, with no mention of formal scientific awards in the provided text. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Geography of Movement, Development Geography, and Urban Regeneration, all at the graduate level. She applies collaborative learning methodologies that integrate digital and ecological transitions, reflecting a strong commitment to educational and societal impact. Her work is closely tied to stakeholder engagement and third mission activities, particularly through co-design with local communities and institutions. She promotes the integration of digital and ecological transformation in both research and education, positioning the university as a key actor in territorial ecosystems.

Katarzyna Radzik-MaruszakView profile

Professor

• Public Administration
• Comparative Local Governance
• Local Co-governance
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Katarzyna Radzik-Maruszak is a Professor in the Department of Public Administration at the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. She serves as both Director of the Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences and Head of the Department of Public Administration. She holds a habilitation degree (2019) and has led numerous national and international research projects, including those funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) and the German Research Foundation (DFG). PhD in Political Science, UMCS (2010) Habilitation in Political Science, UMCS (2019) LL.M. in Law, UMCS Her research focuses on comparative public administration, local governance, citizen participation, and sustainable urban development, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and the Arctic. She has conducted extensive empirical research in countries such as Poland, Finland, the UK, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. Her recent work explores participatory budgeting, advisory councils, and transnational cooperation in remote urban regions. She has published in journals such as Critical Policy Studies , Politics and Governance , and Studia Regionalne i Lokalne , and has co-authored a 2025 open-access monograph on sustainable urban development in the European Arctic. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong thematic focus on citizen engagement, local co-governance, and democratic innovation, with a methodological emphasis on qualitative research and comparative analysis. She investigates how local institutions evolve, how citizens participate in decision-making, and how governance models differ across national contexts. Award of the Minister of Education and Science (2021) First Prize in the Czesław Mojsiewicz Competition (2022) Multiple Rector’s Awards from UMCS for research and teaching First Prize for best doctoral dissertation from Wolters Kluwer Polska (2011) She has supervised and collaborated with numerous researchers and has led externally funded projects such as Ponad granicami (NCN OPUS-LAP, 2025–2027) on refugee integration and Milczący świadkowie (NCN OPUS, 2022–2025) on youth engagement in local governance. She has also contributed to transnational projects like SUDEA on sustainable development in the Arctic, funded by NCN and DFG. She is an active member of the Polish Political Science Association (PTNP), where she chairs the Public Administration Section, and serves on the editorial board of Ocean & Society . She has also served on expert panels for NAWA and the Polish Fulbright Commission. She is involved in several research teams and networks, including the SUDEA project team on Arctic urban development and collaborative governance research with scholars from Tampere, Prague, and other European institutions. She has participated in summer universities and Erasmus teaching missions across Central Europe.

Jana MikotaView profile

Lecturer

• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Literature Didactics
• Exile Literature
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Dr. Jana Mikota is a lecturer in the Department of German Studies – Literature Didactics at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a focus on children’s and young adult literature, literary didactics, and historical and ecological aspects of reading culture. Her work spans interdisciplinary fields including memory studies, gender, and exile literature. Her research interests include multilingualism in children’s literature, ecological themes in youth media, historical developments in children’s reading, and literary learning processes. She investigates how literature shapes identity, especially in contexts of exile, trauma, and gendered education. Her publications often explore the biographical dimension of reading and writing, particularly through the lens of transitional objects like dolls, as seen in her editorial work on the journal denkste: puppe / just a bit of: doll (de:do) . The most recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with historical children’s literature, especially during the Weimar Republic and exile periods. Themes include the representation of teachers, exile narratives, girlhood education, and the role of reading in personal and political development. Her work bridges literary analysis with pedagogical application, emphasizing the cultural and psychological significance of children’s media. Dr. Mikota has co-organized academic conferences, such as the 2011 event on vampires in children’s media, and frequently contributes to interdisciplinary discourse through edited volumes and journal publications. She has served on editorial boards and collaborative research projects focusing on war children, memory, and resistance. Although no specific grants are mentioned, her sustained scholarly output and editorial roles indicate active research engagement. She has supervised theses in the past but has announced she will not accept new BA or MA theses in 2025. She no longer provides second opinions starting winter semester 2023/24. She is associated with research teams and workshops on family history and memory, including collaborations with Imbke Behnken and Jürgen Zinnecker. Her work with the journal denkste continues to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on the symbolic and artistic roles of dolls in biography and literature.

Mark PartingtonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Coaching Practice
• Coach Learning
• Sports Sociology
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Dr. Mark Partington is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching within the Sport & Physical Activity school. His roles include coordinating and teaching modules integrating pedagogy, sociological thinking, and practical knowledge in sports coaching. He actively coaches in a professional English youth football academy and supports coach development across diverse contexts. Education: PhD in Understanding coaching practice in professional youth football (Loughborough University, 2020) MSc Sport Coaching (Loughborough University, 2009) BSc Sports Coaching and Performance Development (Edge Hill University, 2005) PGCert Education His research focuses on coaching practice, coach learning, and influences shaping these processes. Key areas include deconstructing coaching philosophy, video feedback's impact, and systematic observation methods. His work bridges theory and practice in youth football and broader sports contexts. Recent Research Trends: Mark’s articles emphasize questioning practices in coaching, feedback mechanisms, and the sociological dimensions of coaching philosophy. His work often intersects with educational theory and applied sports science. Awards: Best presentation at the 5th International Teaching Games for Understanding Conference (2012) International Council of Coaching Excellence Outstanding Article Award (2023) Advising & Grants: Mark supervises PhD students and leads projects such as the Changing coach behaviour and practice in English youth football (active since 2008). His grants include £17,437.68 for English Football Association Coach Education Courses. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Practice in Coaching & Teaching research group, exploring practical and theoretical coaching methodologies.

Kaveh MOHAJERIView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems
• Organizational Change
• IT Management
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Dr. Kaveh MOHAJERI is an Associate Professor at IÉSEG School of Management, specializing in the Management of Information Systems. His academic career includes a Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University (2015), a Master’s in IT Management from University of Tehran (2008), and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Management (2005). Research Focus: Dr. Mohajeri’s work centers on IT-driven organizational changes, research relevance, and methodological advancements. Key themes include secondary analysis of qualitative data, digital transformation dynamics, and statistical significance in empirical studies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications in information systems. Publications Trend: Recent articles emphasize computational methods in qualitative analysis, dialogical models of organizational change, and critical discussions on research relevance. His work often intersects with broader debates in IS methodology and technology adoption theories. Awards: VCU 5-Year Service Award (2015) VCU School of Business Dean’s Scholar Award (2015) ICIS 2013 Doctoral Consortium Participant (2013) Teaching & Roles: Teaches Excel (expert level), Management of Information Systems, and Database Systems in the Grande Ecole (Master’s) program. Active in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation within the IS domain.

• Labour Economics
• Public Policy
• Industrial Relations
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Pedro Martins is a Full Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) and Scientific Director of the Economics for Policy Knowledge Center. He previously served as Secretary of State for Employment in Portugal (2011–2013), leading reforms in employment protection legislation and labor market policies. His research focuses on labour economics, public policy, and industrial relations, with emphasis on employment services, vocational training, and collective bargaining. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick (2005) and has held positions at Queen Mary University of London (2004–2021). Education: PhD in Economics, University of Warwick (2005) MSc in Economics, University of York (1998) Postgraduate Degree in European Studies, ISEG (1997) Bachelor in Economics, Nova SBE (1997) Research Interests: His work examines the impact of labor market policies, training programs, and collective bargaining on employment, wages, and productivity. Recent studies include analyses of vocational education in China, employer power dynamics, and the effects of wage cyclicality on labor markets. Awards: EALE Prize for best article in Labour Economics (2021) Conselho para a Produtividade/Banco BPI Award (2021) UTL/Santander Totta Award (2010) Advising & Grants: Supervised PhD students including Yong Yang and Li Dai. Principal investigator for grants totaling over €1.5M, including projects on vocational education, intergenerational equity, and labour market reforms. Collaborates with institutions like the European Commission, World Bank, and OECD. Labs/Teams: Directs the Economics for Policy Knowledge Center and co-leads the Public Administration Leadership Programme. Active in executive education programs on policy evaluation and leadership in public administration.

Gabriel FaimauView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Society and Culture
• New Media and Religious Practice
• Multiculturalism and Intercultural Dialogue
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Prof. Gabriel Faimau is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Botswana, concurrently serving as Visiting Associate Professor at Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and Extraordinary Researcher at North-West University, South Africa. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Bristol, where he was supported by the Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS). His research focuses on digital society, new media's role in religious practices, multiculturalism, HIV/AIDS impacts, and graduate employability. Recent studies include digital infrastructure in Botswana, urban informality in Harare, and the use of qualitative methods in religious media analysis. He has conducted fieldwork on Botswana's prophetic ministries and their digital strategies. Award highlights include DAAD Fellowships (2019) and grants from the Nagel Institute/John Templeton Foundation and HRDC. He serves on advisory boards for JPIC in Indonesia and IRGSC, while maintaining memberships in ISA, IAMCR, and AoIR. His academic journey includes roles as Lecturer and Research Head at Kgolagano College, Senior Lecturer at North-West University, and Teaching Assistant at the University of Bristol’s School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS).

Zheng ZhangView profile

Researcher

• Human-AI Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
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Zheng Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he focuses on human-AI interaction. He also works as an Applied Scientist in Adobe's GenAI team, developing interactive AI systems for user experience enhancement. He has held internships at Apple, AWS AI, and Meta Reality Labs. Education: Ph.D. (in progress) at University of Notre Dame M.S. in Computer Science from University of Rochester and University of Minnesota B.Eng. in Software Engineering from Shaanxi Normal University His research explores the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI) and machine learning (ML), emphasizing systems that provide adaptive, context-sensitive support for complex cognitive tasks. Key areas include collaborative tools for team ideation, incremental learning from user demonstrations, and multimodal context-aware interfaces. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on AI-augmented collaboration through large shared displays (LADICA), audio-visual annotation (PEANUT), and interactive qualitative coding (PaTAT). His work increasingly integrates generative AI with real-time human input, particularly for co-located teams and educational applications. He serves as a Program Committee member and reviewer for top HCI/ML conferences including CHI, UIST, IUI, and ACL. Teaching experience spans courses in human-AI systems, algorithms, and data structures.

• Spirituality
• Society and Ethics
• Professions and Values
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Dr Noelia Molina is a Lecturer in the Department of Arts at South East Technological University (SETU), affiliated with the School of Humanities at the Waterford Campus. She is an active researcher within the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of spirituality, ethics, and professional life. Her research interests include: Spirituality in Society Values and Ethical Practice in Professions Contemplative and Reflective Practices Spirituality in Education and Healthcare Social Change and Professional Identity Interdisciplinary Humanities Research Dr Molina's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the integration of spiritual values into professional contexts, particularly in education, healthcare, and social work. Her work spans themes such as silence, listening, leadership, and ethical decision-making, reflecting a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied dimensions of spirituality. The research is interdisciplinary, drawing from philosophy, sociology, psychology, and education. She has received one academic prize (specific name not provided) and actively collaborates with institutions including Dublin City University and the Spirituality Institute for Research and Education. Dr Molina advises students and contributes to research grants, though specific details are not listed. She is involved in multiple research activities and has co-authored several publications with colleagues at SETU and external partners. Her work supports the development of values-based frameworks in professional education and practice. She is a member of the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group, which serves as her primary research team, fostering collaborative inquiry into the role of spirituality in contemporary societal structures.

Melissa McCrackenView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Environmental Policy
• Transboundary Water Management and Governance
• Water Cooperation and Diplomacy
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Melissa McCracken is an Assistant Professor of International Environmental Policy at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, where she also holds the William R. Moomaw Professorship in International Environment and Resource Policy. She directs the Shared Waters Lab and co-directs the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy, while being an affiliate of the Center for International Law and Governance. Ph.D. in Geography, Oregon State University, 2019 M.Sc. in Water Security and International Development, University of East Anglia, 2013 B.S. in General Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, 2010 Her research centers on transboundary water governance, cooperation, and conflict transformation, with a focus on defining and measuring effective international water cooperation. She integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address water security, political geography, and sustainable development, particularly under SDG 6. Her work emphasizes collaborative technical and policy solutions for shared water resources. Her recent publications span topics such as transboundary water cooperation frameworks, SDG 6.5.2 methodology, hydropolitical discourse, and water’s role in peacebuilding. These works, published in journals like Nature Water , Journal of Hydrology , and International Journal of Water Resources Development , reflect a consistent trend toward policy-relevant, empirically grounded, and conceptually rigorous scholarship aimed at improving global water governance. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided materials. Melissa McCracken advises research through independent studies and capstone projects at Fletcher. She has been involved in significant research grants and collaborations, notably with the Transboundary Freshwater Diplomacy Database at Oregon State University, where she previously served as Post-Doctoral Scholar and Database Manager. Her current projects aim to operationalize evaluation methods for transboundary water cooperation and monitor hydropolitical tensions. She leads the Shared Waters Lab , a research team focused on advancing understanding of water cooperation and conflict, and co-directs the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy , which supports interdisciplinary research and policy engagement on global environmental challenges.

Michael Hakmin LeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Missiology
• Intercultural Studies
• Religious Conversion and Deconversion
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Rev. Dr. Michael Hakmin Lee is Associate Professor of Ministry & Leadership and Program Director of three M.A. programs (M.A. Evangelism & Leadership, M.A. Ministry Leadership, M.A. Missional Church Movements) at Wheaton College. He holds a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a Th.M. in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. Ph.D., Intercultural Studies – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Th.M., Systematic Theology – Dallas Theological Seminary B.A., Biochemistry – University of Texas at Austin Dr. Lee's research centers on missiology, intercultural studies, religious deconversion, race and ethnicity, theology of religions, and the social impact of technology. He explores how contemporary challenges—such as AI, social media, and religious pluralism—affect Christian discipleship and gospel witness. His work bridges theological reflection with practical ministry engagement. His recent and forthcoming publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing digital culture, deconversion, and interfaith dynamics. He investigates how artificial intelligence and social media reshape disciple-making, while also addressing deep existential questions behind why evangelicals leave the faith. His scholarship integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from theology, sociology, and communication studies. Dr. Lee is an active scholar in the Evangelical Missiological Society, where he currently serves as VP of Finance. He has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and edited monograph series, reflecting sustained academic engagement. He advises on graduate theological education and has led initiatives in distance learning pedagogy. Though no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in M.A. programs suggests significant mentorship. He is also involved in community service as a church elder, certified judo instructor, and youth baseball coach, reflecting a holistic integration of faith and vocation. Dr. Lee is affiliated with Wheaton College’s College of Ministry and Leadership and contributes to the mission of advancing evangelical scholarship and practice in a changing world.