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Huamin Qu is a Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He serves as the Founding Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), Founding Head of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), and was the Founding Acting Head of Computational Media and Arts (CMA) at HKUST(GZ). Qu directs the VisLab and coordinates the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) group. He obtained his BS in Mathematics from Xi'an Jiaotong University and MS/PhD in Computer Science from Stony Brook University. Qu's research integrates Data Visualization , Human-Computer Interaction , and Human-Centered AI , with applications in urban informatics, social networks, and explainable AI. His work focuses on developing interactive systems for big data analytics, visual storytelling, and AI-driven decision support. Research extends to multimodal communication, fintech, and augmented reality applications. His publications emphasize visual analytics for complex datasets (mobility, social media, financial), interaction techniques for immersive environments, and AI-enhanced visualization tools. Recent works explore explainable AI interfaces and large-scale data communication frameworks. IEEE Visualization Academy (2020) IEEE VGTC Technical Achievement Award AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar (2019, 2023, 2024) 21 Best Paper/Honorable Mention awards IBM Faculty Award (2009) APICTA Merit Award (2015) Yelp Dataset Grand Prize (2018) Qu has advised 48 PhD graduates (21 now faculty at institutions like UC Davis, University of Minnesota, Texas A&M) and 30 MPhil students. He secured major grants including RGC theme-based projects (digital citizenship, air pollution), UGC AoE (slope safety), and China's 973 Program. As VisLab director, he leads 20+ researchers in visualization/HCI projects adopted by Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, and Tencent.

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Big Data Analytics
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Vinzenz Hediger is a Full Professor of Film Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. He has held previous positions as Full Professor of Film Studies and History/Theory of Documentary Forms at Ruhr-University Bochum (2004–2011) and as a substitute Full Professor at the same institution (2002/3). Hediger has served as Senior Fellow at IKKM, Bauhaus Universität Weimar (2016), and as Speaker/Director for research programs including the DFG-funded Graduate College GRK 2279 Configurations of Film (2017–2021) and the Hans Böckler Foundation's The Productivity of Culture (2009–2014). Current Role: Full Professor, Film Studies, Goethe University Frankfurt Previous Roles: Professorships in Film Studies, Guest Professorships in Belgium, France, Italy, Czech Republic Leadership: Co-founder of NECS (2006–2011), President of German Association for Media Studies (2007–2011) Research Interests span Film Studies, Film Philosophy, Media Culture, Post-cinema, and Digital Media Culture. His work explores the philosophical foundations of film, industrial cinema, and the digital transformation of media practices. Hediger's recent publications focus on the ecology of post-cinematic media, the productivity of industrial films, and the historiography of film studies. Scientific Awards & Roles include membership in the Mainzer Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur (2017), Senior Fellowship at IKKM (2016), and Franqui Chair at the University of Antwerp (2014). He has directed large-scale research programs and contributed to international academic networks like NECS.

• Film Studies
• Film Philosophy
• Media Culture
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Anita Zehrer is a Professor at the MCI Management Center Innsbruck, serving as Head of the MCI Management Center and the MCI Family Business Center. She holds a habilitation in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and a PhD in Social and Economic Sciences from the University of Innsbruck. Her academic career includes adjunct roles at institutions like the University of Notre Dame and the University of Canberra. Her research focuses on tourism management, family business dynamics, entrepreneurship, and risk management. Notable contributions include studies on family firm succession, destination competitiveness, and volunteer tourism. She has supervised numerous PhD students across topics like innovation in SMEs and female leadership in digital industries. Zehrer has been recognized with awards such as the AIEST 2021 Best Contribution Award and the Emerald Literati Award. She contributes to academic governance through editorial roles in journals like Journal of Family Business Management and TA | Tourism Analysis . Her work bridges academic research and practical application, addressing challenges in tourism destinations, family enterprise resilience, and sustainable development. Recent projects explore generational shifts, employer branding in family firms, and resilience strategies post-pandemic.

• Tourism Management
• Family Business Studies
• Entrepreneurship
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Wojciech Czakon is a Full Professor and chair of the Strategic Management Department at Jagiellonian University in Poland. He has held leadership roles as Head of the Management Theory Department (University of Economics in Katowice) and Professor at the Higher Schools of Banking in Poznan. His academic career spans multiple institutions, including visiting positions at Universita delli Studi di Roma 2 Tor Vergata. Education: PhD in Management (2002) Habilitation in Management (2007) Professor title in Economics (2013) His research focuses on organizational behavior, strategic management, coopetition, family business dynamics, and qualitative research methodologies. Recent work explores digital transformation, strategic myopia, and the behavioral antecedents of coopetition. Publication Trends: His 2014-2022 papers on coopetition strategies—covering trust, behavioral factors, and performance metrics—have received significant citations. Recent projects analyze innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurial failure. Scientific Awards: 2022 Best book award (Organization and Management Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences) 2021 Outstanding research achievement award (Prime Minister of Poland) Honoris causa doctor (Wroclaw University of Business and Economics) Top 5 global scholar in coopetition research Community Service: He has served as Vice-president of the European Academy of Management, co-chair of EURAM doctoral colloquium, and organizer for conferences like EURAM, EIASM, and IFERA. He also co-edits anthologies and special issues in journals such as Long Range Planning and Industrial Marketing Management.

• Organizational behavior
• Strategic management
• Coopetition
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Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and Co-Chair of the Committee on Global Thought. Her research focuses on globalization, urban studies, immigration, and inequality, with key contributions to understanding the sociology of globalization, global cities, and systemic expulsions in the global economy. Major Projects: Global cities theory, expulsions framework, denationalization processes, and ethics of the city research. Books: The Global City , Expulsions: Brutality and Complexity in the Global Economy , Territory, Authority, Rights , and A Sociology of Globalization . Research Themes: Sassen's work interrogates how globalization reshapes economic, social, and environmental systems. She examines the interplay between territory and digitalization, the rise of expulsions beyond traditional inequality frameworks, and the privatization of urban spaces. Her scholarship bridges sociology, political economy, and environmental studies, emphasizing the need for new theoretical approaches to address complex global systems. Scientific Awards: Prince of Asturias Prize in Social Sciences (2013) Multiple doctor honoris causa (Delft University of Technology, DePaul University, Universite de Poitiers, Royal Stockholm Technical University, Ghent University, Warwick University, Universidad de Murcia, European University Institute, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Universidad de Valencia, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ecole Normale Superieure) Member of Academia Europaea, Council on Foreign Relations, and Royal Academy of Sciences of the Netherlands Professional Activities: Sassen has led major research initiatives including the Transnationalism Project at the University of Chicago, the Herrhausen Foundation's Urban Age project, and the European Union Research Council-funded Cities at War: Global Insecurity and Urban Resistance . She advises governments, international organizations, and academic institutions on urban governance, migration, and global economic systems.

• Globalization studies
• Urban studies
• Immigration
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claus Staringer is Professor of Tax Law with a special focus on Corporate Tax at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU Wien). He has served as Head of the Corporate Tax Group and Deputy Chairman of the Department of Austrian and International Tax Law since 2003, and as Director for legal Doctoral Studies since 2005. Additionally, he has been a Principal Consultant at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer since 2001, maintaining a strong connection between academic research and professional practice in international tax law. Staringer earned his Mag.iur. in Economics and Law from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and University of Vienna, followed by a Dr. iur. with excellence (thesis: "Einlagen und Umgründungen") and habilitation in Tax Law (thesis: "Besteuerung doppelt ansässiger Kapitalgesellschaften"). His academic journey includes assistant positions at both WU Wien and the University of Vienna, blending academic rigor with practical insights from his work at Deloitte and Freshfields. His research focuses on international tax law, particularly corporate taxation, double taxation agreements, and European tax coordination. Staringer has made significant contributions to understanding dual resident corporations, cross-border reorganizations, and the interaction between EU law and tax treaties. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in multinational tax planning and compliance. Staringer's publication record shows consistent scholarly output with emphasis on European tax developments, treaty interpretation, and corporate restructuring. His recent work addresses emerging challenges including digital economy taxation, minimum global taxation, and sustainability reporting implications for tax systems. The publications demonstrate methodological rigor with thorough analysis of case law from the European Court of Justice and international tax tribunals. Rudolf Sallinger Award (1994) for Doctoral Thesis Mitchell B. Carroll Prize of the International Fiscal Association (1999) Albert Hensel Prize of Deutsche Steuerjuristische Gesellschaft (1999) Gerhard Thoma Prize of German Institute of Tax Consultants (1999) Award for academic achievements from IFA National Committee (2000) Award for "Innovative Teaching" at WU Wien (2006) Staringer has been instrumental in developing the European Tax Moot Court program and has supervised numerous doctoral candidates through his role as Director of legal Doctoral Studies. His professional engagements include significant contributions to EU tax policy discussions, particularly regarding the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) and the implementation of the OECD's BEPS recommendations in European jurisdictions. He leads the Corporate Tax Group at WU Wien, which has established itself as a leading research center for Austrian and international tax law. The group regularly organizes the Vienna Symposium on International Tax Law and contributes to major research projects on international tax coordination, including EU-funded initiatives examining cross-border tax challenges in the single market.

• Tax Law
• Corporate Tax
• International Tax Law
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Gerald Pruckner is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), where he serves as Head of the Institute of Health Economics and Dean of the Kurt Rothschild School of Economics and Statistics (RoSES). His academic career spans over three decades with significant leadership roles including heading the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Aging, Health, and the Labor Market (2014-2021), and serving on the board of the Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA). He teaches multiple courses including Introductory Microeconomics, Empirical Economics, and Health Economics for the 2025W semester. Pruckner earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Linz in 1993. His academic journey began as an Assistant Professor at JKU (1989-2002), followed by a Professorship at the University of Innsbruck (2002-2006), then returning to JKU as Associate Professor (2006-2010) before his current Professorship (since 2011). He has held visiting positions at the University of Adelaide and UC Berkeley. His research focuses at the intersection of health economics, behavioral economics, and aging, examining healthcare systems, physician behavior, and the relationship between labor markets and health outcomes. Recent work investigates hospital crowding effects, gender differences in medical practice, chronic disease screening effectiveness, and child health services. His research consistently applies economic principles to understand healthcare delivery with emphasis on the Austrian context, often utilizing register data for evidence-based policy insights. Analysis of Pruckner's publication trends shows a sustained focus on practical healthcare issues with policy relevance. His work spans hospital management challenges, gender differences in medical practice, chronic disease screening effectiveness, and child health services. The research consistently bridges academic inquiry with practical health policy applications, with increasing attention to pandemic impacts and digital transformation in healthcare. Board member of Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA) since 2015 Member of Health Economics Committee (Verein für Socialpolitik) since 2013 Deputy head of national research network 'The Austrian Center for Labor Economics and the Analysis of the Welfare State' (2008-2013) Head of Christian Doppler Laboratory for Aging, Health, and the Labor Market (2014-2021) Pruckner actively mentors graduate students through dissertation colloquia and master's thesis supervision. His research portfolio includes 23 projects with significant funding, including current work on health services research in Upper Austria and empirical analysis of Linz healthcare provision. As Dean of RoSES and Head of the Health Economics Institute, he provides institutional leadership while maintaining an active research agenda with over 100 publications. He leads multiple research teams focused on health services research, with current projects examining healthcare provision in Linz, health indicators for the region, and broader health system analysis. His work bridges academic research and practical health policy applications through collaborations with regional health authorities and participation in professional associations.

• Health Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Aging Research
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Daniel Biltereyst serves as Senior Full Professor in the Department of Communication Science at Ghent University, Belgium, where he has held continuous academic appointments since 1989. He directs the Centre for Cinema and Media Studies (CIMS), a position he has maintained since 2001, and previously held professorships at Catholic University of Leuven and Free University of Brussels. His research centers on film and media as sites of public controversy, moral panics, and regulatory practices. Key investigation areas include historical film censorship (particularly religious classification in Belgium), cinema-going cultures, queer screen representations, and contemporary health news framing. His methodological approach combines historical analysis with audience reception studies, examining both transnational media flows and localized consumption practices. Biltereyst's publication record spans over 300 articles and edited volumes, demonstrating consistent scholarly output from 1992-2017. His work shows evolving focus from early studies on language barriers in European media markets toward contemporary projects analyzing audience screening practices and health news deconstruction. Major contributions appear in film history anthologies and interdisciplinary journals covering media sociology, cultural studies, and communication theory. Scientific recognition includes: Invited Professorship at University of Oregon Cinema Studies (2014) Multiple guest professorships at Brno University (2008, 2009), Paris II Panthéon Assas (2004), and Copenhagen University (2002) Extensive editorial work for international film history journals As director of CIMS, he oversees major research initiatives including the 'screening audiences' project and interdisciplinary 'Deconstructing health news' study. His service to the academic community includes extensive assessment work for international research bodies and editorial board memberships. Current research examines the intersection of media history, public sphere theory, and contemporary screen culture controversies.

• Film History
• Media Censorship
• Audience Research
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Thomas Jaeger is a Professor of European Law at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Law, specializing in the Internal Market and Competition within European Commercial Law. He leads the Institute for European, International and Comparative Law and serves as President of the Austrian Society for European Law (ÖGER), a member of FIDE, advocating for Austrian perspectives in EU legal developments. His research spans European Commercial Law, State Aid Law, Media Regulation , and Intellectual Property , with notable publications addressing EU legal frameworks for transport, digital markets, and gambling concessions. Recent lectures focus on state aid challenges, constitutional identity conflicts , and merger control . Jaeger supervises dissertations requiring significant scientific contribution and has organized events like the European Law Roundtable with CJEU and State Aid Law Day . He has held visiting roles at Hannover and Munich universities and previously worked at the Max Planck Institute and UNHCHR .

• European Law
• European Commercial Law
• Internal Market
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Gabriel Felbermayr is a Professor of Economics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and Director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) since 2021. He holds a PhD in Economics and has held academic positions at the University of Munich (ifo Center for International Economics), Kiel University (Chair in Economics), and the University of Tübingen. University Professor: WU Vienna (2021–) Director: WIFO Vienna (2021–) President: Kiel Institute (2019–2021) Research Interests include international trade theory, labor markets in open economies, European integration, migration economics, and climate-trade intersections. His work combines theoretical models with empirical policy analysis, focusing on globalization challenges, supply chain disruptions, and economic sanctions. Current Projects Trump 2.0 Transatlantic Tariff Scenarios Scientific Awards include recognition for his research contributions, though specific award names are not detailed in the text. He has led major projects for institutions like the Austrian Economic Chamber and the Foundation for Family Businesses. Education includes studies at the University of Linz and University of Florence (PhD). His publications span journals like Journal of International Economics , Review of World Economics , and World Development .

• International Trade Theory and Policy
• Climate Economics
• Labor Markets in Open Economies
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Miklós Koren is a Professor of Economics at Central European University and Senior Research Fellow at the HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies. His work bridges international trade , economic development , and managerial economics , focusing on trade policy, productivity spillovers, and the role of managers in development. Ph.D., Harvard University (2005) M.A., Central European University (2000) M.Sc., Budapest University of Economics (1999) His research explores trade facilitation , managerial impact on firm performance , and technological diversification . Recent work includes studies on expatriate managers, pandemic-related business disruptions, and the legacy of communist-era management practices. Key trends in his publications (2020–2024) emphasize managerial mobility and firm productivity (2024) machine learning vs. gravity models (2024) trade volatility and development (2023) data transparency standards (2022) Scientific awards include ERC Starting Grant (2012) Nicholas Káldor Prize (2014) Young Economist Award (2002, 2004) As Data Editor for Review of Economic Studies and Associate Editor for Journal of International Economics , he shapes methodological rigor in empirical research. His 2013 paper on technological diversification remains foundational for understanding volatility in developing economies.

• International Trade
• Economic Development
• Productivity Analysis
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Prof. Viktoria HSE Robertson is a Professor of Corporate Law, Antitrust Law, and Digitalization at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), where she also serves as Head of the Department of Antitrust Law and Digitalization. Her research focuses on European and international antitrust law, digitalization's impact on competition, and comparative legal frameworks. She teaches courses such as *Corporate Law*, *Competition, Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law*, and *Competition Law in the Digital Economy*, emphasizing digital markets and regulatory challenges. Her work bridges antitrust law with digital innovation, addressing topics like algorithmic pricing, data governance, and the role of competition law in safeguarding democracy. Robertson is affiliated with organizations such as the Academic Society for Competition Law and the Women in Competition Law Network Austria. Her recent research includes studies on DMA implementation, computational antitrust, and green transition policies within EU competition frameworks. Robertson holds degrees including Mag. (Austria), MJur (Oxford), and has authored books like *Competition Law’s Innovation Factor: The Relevant Market in Dynamic Contexts in the EU and the US*. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis with technological and economic considerations, shaping modern competition law discourse globally.

• Antitrust Law
• Digitalization
• EU Competition Law
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Mohamed Khamis is an Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow , specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on Human-centered Security and Eye Tracking for privacy protection. His research spans Pervasive Displays , Usable Security , and User Privacy in immersive environments. PhD from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) Supervised by Florian Alt and Andreas Bulling Research Interests: Usable Security and Privacy Designing Gaze-based Systems Thermal Attacks and Shoulder Surfing Mitigation Security in Public Displays and Virtual Reality Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in: Drone Interaction and Proxemics Privacy Scales for Measuring Granular Constructs Gaze-enabled Mobile Authentication Multimodal Security Systems Deepfake Privacy Applications XR Dark Patterns Analysis Scientific Contributions: Recipient of multiple Honorable Mention Awards at CHI and MobileHCI Funding from EPSRC for thermal imaging research Keynote speaker at ECCV 2020 Open Eyes Workshop Co-organizer of ETRA workshops on Eye-Gaze for Security

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-centered Security
• Eye Tracking
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Associate Professor Dr. Martin Gruber-Risak has been a core faculty member at the University of Vienna’s Institute for Labour and Social Law since 1996, serving as Associate Professor from 2012 onward and as Scientific Director of the LL.M. programme "Labour Law". Education & Career: 1989-1993 Law studies, University of Vienna 1993-1999 Doctoral studies in law, University of Vienna 2003 William Evans Visiting Fellow, University of Otago, NZ 2007 Habilitation in Labour & Social Law, University of Vienna 2010-2012 Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellow (University of Otago & Vienna) 2020 Visiting Professor, University of Salzburg Research Interests: Gruber-Risak’s scholarship covers Austrian and European labour law, working-time regulation, collective bargaining, dispute resolution & mediation, atypical employment, and the legal challenges of digital platform work. His recent projects analyse crowd-work, algorithmic management and EU initiatives for fair platform working conditions. Publications & Trends: Author of 19 monographs and more than 140 articles since 1999, he explores evolving employment forms, unilateral wage clauses, dismissal protection, and the transposition of EU directives into Austrian law, combining doctrinal analysis with socio-legal and comparative perspectives. Scientific Awards: Leopold Kunschak Science Prize 2009 Cardinal Innitzer Prize 2009 Projects & Grants: He currently leads the FWF project "Virtual Employees" investigating platform work and has participated in EU studies on digitalisation and labour law reform. Labs & Teams: He heads the "Labour Law" LL.M. programme team and is a key member of the Institute for Labour and Social Law research group focusing on digitalisation and European labour standards.

• Labour Law
• Social Law
• European Employment Law
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Maximilian Schreieck is an Associate Professor for Information Systems at the Department of Information Systems, Production and Logistics Management, University of Innsbruck. He earned his PhD at Technical University of Munich (2020) and completed habilitation at University of Innsbruck (2025). Previously a DFG Walter Benjamin Fellow at Wharton School (2021-2022). Education: PhD in Information Systems, Technical University of Munich (2020) Habilitation in Information Systems, University of Innsbruck (2025) His research focuses on digital platform ecosystems, platform governance, digital platforms for social causes, and digital transformation of established companies. He has published extensively in top journals like MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Journal, and Electronic Markets. Recent publications address generative AI ecosystems, EU digital regulation impacts, cloud platform adoption, and multi-platform strategies. His work combines technical platform analysis with organizational and regulatory implications. Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award, AIS SIG Grounded Theory Methodology (2021) Paper of the Year Award, AIS SIG Electronic Markets (2020) His research has practical applications in automotive, banking, and refugee integration platforms, with collaborations at SAP, BMW, and EU policy contexts. Teaching activities include master's theses supervision and courses on digital platform management.

• Digital platform ecosystems
• Platform governance
• Digital platforms for social causes
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