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Dr. Naeha Sharif is a Lecturer in Computer Science & Software Engineering at The University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in Computer Vision (CV) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). She holds a PhD from UWA (2021) focused on AI-driven image captioning and received the prestigious ACS 1962 Medal for outstanding IT/CS research. Her work bridges AI with healthcare, including automated medical assessment via spine scans (DXA) for abdominal aortic calcification analysis and AI-driven medical report generation for fundus imaging. Education: PhD in Computer Science (UWA 2021), Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (Kyung Hee University, 2013). Previous roles include Postdoctoral Fellow at Edith Cowan University (2021–2022). Research Interests: Vision-language models, medical image analysis, captioning metrics, multimodal learning, and AI applications in healthcare. Active in UN SDGs related to health and innovation. Teaching: Unit Coordinator for Computer Graphics & Animation (CITS3003, 2022–2023) Computational Thinking with Python (CITS1401, 2023) Grants: Lead investigator on the 'Generative AI for Screening of Depressive Disorders' project (2024). Awards: Recognized for student learning contributions (2025), best paper awards (2024/2020), and academic excellence honors (2021/2020). Labs/Teams: Member of UWA Natural & Technical Language Processing Group and IEEE Signal Processing Society.

• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
• Medical Image Analysis
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Associate Professor Loyola McLean holds positions at the University of Sydney's Brain & Mind Research Institute and Sydney Medical School. She is a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, and Psychotherapy Educator with affiliations including Royal North Shore Hospital and the Sydney West Psychiatry Training Network. Her research focuses on trauma-informed care, integrative body-mind medicine, and attachment theory applied to mental health and chronic illness. Key interests include psychotherapy efficacy, stress system disorders, and medical education innovations. Education: PhD in biomedical research (depression-cardiovascular disease link) Grants: Includes studies on psychiatry trainee well-being and trauma interventions for burn survivors Current Projects: EMDR therapy for burn injury survivors, trauma-informed care in sexual assault services, and neurobiological aspects of functional neurological disorders Research spans 20+ years with over 100 publications. Her work bridges clinical practice and neuroscience, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to complex trauma and chronic illness recovery. She collaborates on RCTs evaluating therapies like EMDR and conversational model interventions. Teaching focuses on psychotherapy education, attachment theory, and research methodologies. She supervises students exploring topics like conversational model applications in psychiatry and functional neurological disorders.

• Attachment and Neuroscience
• Psychosomatic Medicine
• Body-Mind Integration
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Frankie O'Connell is a Reader in Air Transport Management (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the University of Surrey's Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. He holds a PhD in Airline Strategy from Cranfield University, an MSc in Air Transport Management from Cranfield, and an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His extensive industry experience includes roles at Boeing and consultancy work with over 55 airlines globally. Research focuses on airline strategy, revenue management, environmental policies, and the impact of global events like pandemics and political conflicts on aviation. Recent work examines airline pricing psychology, blockchain applications in maintenance operations, and sustainability initiatives including passenger willingness to pay for carbon taxes. Dr. O'Connell's publications demonstrate methodological diversity, combining econometric analysis, behavioral experiments, and case studies of airlines in Southeast Asia and Europe. His research informs airline management practices, regulatory policy, and crisis response strategies in global aviation.

• Airline Strategy
• Airline Management
• Airline Marketing
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Professor Bob Doherty serves as Dean of the School for Business and Society at the University of York. A leading scholar in hybrid organizations, fair trade, and sustainable food systems, he holds a Professorship in the field of management and public policy. He has secured over £10.1m in grant funding, including a £6m UKRI award for the FixOurFood project, which focuses on regenerative food systems. His research bridges academia and policy, with significant contributions to DEFRA's science research program and advisory roles for the National Food Strategy and Co-op's Future of Food Strategy. Research & Grants Principal Investigator of FixOurFood (£6m, 2020) IKnowFood Project (£3.4m, 2016) ESRC Business Boost Grant (2018) on hybrid organizations in agriculture Newton Fund Grant (2018) for small-scale agriculture in the Mekong Region Policy & Public Engagement Provided oral/written evidence to UK Parliament committees (House of Commons, EFRA, Lords Food Poverty) and advised on national food strategies. Serves as a trustee of the Fairtrade Foundation and member of Fera Science Committee. Education & Students Supervises PhD students in areas like UK Food Poverty, Big Data in food trust incidents, and socio-ecological supply chains. Former roles include Deputy Dean (2013-2015) and Acting Dean (2015-2016) at York Management School. Labs & Collaborations Lead of N8 Food Systems Policy Hub Director of YESI Sustainable Food Research Theme Collaborations across UK universities (Oxford, Leeds, Manchester, etc.) and global partners

• Sustainable Food Systems
• Social Enterprise Management
• Public Policy
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Andre R. Barbosa is the Cecil and Sally Drinkward Professor in Structural Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from UC San Diego and degrees from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Portugal. His research focuses on earthquake engineering, structural reliability, and multi-hazard resilience, particularly in mass timber and advanced building systems. Notable awards include the 2023 J. James R. Croes Medal. Education : Ph.D., Structural Engineering, UC San Diego (2011) M.S., Structural Engineering, IST, Portugal (2002) Licenciatura in Civil Engineering, IST, Portugal (1998) Research Highlights : Barbosa leads the Barbosa Research Group, specializing in experimental testing and numerical tools for structural resilience. Recent work includes virtual damage assessment post-hurricanes, life-cycle assessment of mass timber buildings, and drone-based monitoring of seismic performance. Collaborations involve NSF, USDA, and industry partners like CoreBrace and Simpson Strong-Tie. Grants & Partnerships : Supported by NSF awards (e.g., 2120683) and USDA (Award No. 58-0204-9-165). Industry collaborations include KPFF, Holmes, and Freres Engineered Wood.

• Performance-based earthquake engineering
• Structural reliability and risk analysis
• Multi-hazard resilience
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Oriol Amat is a Full Professor of Financial Economics and Accounting at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where he has held roles including Rector (2021–2023), Dean of the UPF Barcelona School of Management (2018–2021), and Director of the Department of Economics and Business (2003–2005). He earned his PhD in Economic Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona and has held visiting positions at institutions like Linköping University and Université de Montpellier. His research focuses on financial accounting ethics, fraud detection, organizational success factors, and sustainable finance. He has authored over 40 books, including "Detecting Accounting Fraud Before It's Too Late" and "Universal Basic Income: Analysis of a Disruptive Proposal" , and collaborates with international journals. He served as Deputy in the Catalan Parliament (2015–2017), Dean of the College of Economists of Catalonia, and member of the National Securities Market Commission. Notable awards include an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Montpellier (2023). His work integrates academic leadership, policy engagement, and practical business insights, emphasizing ethical practices and organizational resilience.

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Ethical Finance
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Chiara Crovini is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University Business School, part of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She is affiliated with the Accounting Research Group and the Green Societies initiative. Her research focuses on risk management, sustainability reporting, and the convergence of financial and management accounting. She has received grants from SIDREA, ICAS, EFRAG, and participates in projects like 'Green Transitions in Port of Aalborg' and 'Sustainability Reporting: Case studies in Aalborg companies.' Chiara holds a Ph.D. from the University of Turin (2017) with a thesis on risk management in SMEs, and has taught courses such as 'International Accounting and IFRS' and 'Financial Statement Analysis' at Aalborg University. She has also lectured at the University of Turin, Politecnico di Torino, and Pforzheim Business School. Her pedagogical interests include digital inquiry methods and student engagement in problem-based learning environments. Her research explores topics like integrated reporting quality, ESG media coverage, and carbon accounting challenges. She has published in journals such as International Journal of Innovation and Learning and Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting , and presented at conferences like the European Sustainability Accounting & Reporting Conference. Chiara’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and sustainability. She has received awards including the Best Reviewer Award 2020 and Premio Migliori Laureati 2013/2014. Her current projects involve investigating internal sustainability reporting practices through the AAUBS Sustainability Lab and the SSH Talent Programme.

• Risk Management
• Sustainability Reporting
• Integrated Reporting
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Jamal Jokar Arsanjani is a full professor in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation at Aalborg University (Denmark), leading the Geoinformatics & Earth Observation group. He holds a PhD from the University of Vienna (2011), with postdoctoral research at Heidelberg University supported by an Alexander von Humboldt fellowship (2012–2015). His academic career includes roles as a UN consultant in Vienna and senior scientist at Heidelberg's GIScience group. Research focuses on integrating geospatial data with computational models to address complex environmental challenges, including land use change, climate impacts, and natural hazards. Key methodologies include agent-based modeling, machine learning, and remote sensing. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDGs related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Recent projects include 'PROMISE' (micro-mobility integration in urban transport) and 'AI4Covid' (AI-driven pandemic monitoring). Awards include the Springer Outstanding PhD Dissertation (2012) and an Earth Observation award (2020). He serves on the European Environment Agency board and edits the journal Land . Research outputs span 105+ publications since 2008, emphasizing urban sustainability, disaster resilience, and geospatial technologies. Active in 7 ongoing projects and 45+ academic activities, he advises on policy and innovation in smart cities and climate adaptation.

• Remote Sensing
• Climate Change
• Land Use Change
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Dr. Adam Jachimowicz is an Adjunct Professor of Geography at George Washington University (GWU), with affiliations in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering departments. He combines expertise in systems engineering, geography, and emergency management, with professional experience in disaster response for the US federal government and US Army. His research focuses on applying remote sensing, computational modeling, and autonomous technologies to enhance decision-making in emergency management and humanitarian aid. Education: B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo Master of International Affairs (MIA), Columbia University Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Johns Hopkins University Research Interests: Dr. Jachimowicz's work integrates geospatial analysis, small unmanned systems (UAS), and risk analysis to address disaster response challenges. He emphasizes optimizing complex systems in emergency management, including dam inspections via UAVs, pandemic healthcare infrastructure, and low-cost inundation modeling for dam failures. His methodologies include 3D computer vision and computational modeling to improve crisis preparedness and operational efficiency. Publications: His publications highlight trends in disaster response innovation, such as using UAVs for dam safety assessment, expanding hospital capacity during crises, and creating affordable models for flood risk analysis. These works underscore the intersection of technology and humanitarian logistics. Advising & Grants: No advising students or grant details are explicitly listed in the provided text.

• Emergency Management
• Autonomous Technologies
• Disaster Response
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Prof. Dr. Michael Bechtel is a Professor of Political Economy and Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Cologne, Germany. He is a core member of the Excellence Cluster ECONtribute: Markets and Public Policy and affiliated with the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS). His research focuses on global economic and environmental sustainability challenges, including climate policy, disaster response, and distributive politics. Bechtel's work combines experimental methods, survey design, and statistical analysis to explore voter behavior, public opinion dynamics, and institutional design. Bechtel holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Konstanz (2008) and a Habilitation from ETH Zurich (2012). He previously served as Associate Professor at Washington University in St. Louis (2016–2020) and SNSF Research Professor at the University of St. Gallen (2012–2016). His research has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review , Journal of Politics , and Nature Climate Change , with a focus on multilateral climate cooperation, distributive justice, and policy responses to crises. Key themes in his work include the design of institutions to foster cooperation, the political economy of redistribution, and the role of fairness norms in shaping public support for policies. His recent studies analyze how multilateral frameworks increase climate action acceptance and how voters assess disaster relief allocations based on affectedness and need. Bechtel’s contributions bridge theoretical insights with practical policy recommendations, informed by rigorous empirical methods.

• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• Climate Politics
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Cheng Siew Goh is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Architecture and Built Environment Department. His research focuses on sustainable construction practices, AI applications in construction, and climate resilience strategies. He has led projects addressing eco-social vulnerabilities and participatory design approaches across the UK, the Netherlands, and Norway. Goh has published extensively on topics including green building technologies, risk management, and the triple bottom line framework in construction. Research interests include integrating artificial intelligence into construction processes for efficiency gains, evaluating socio-economic-environmental impacts of sustainable projects, and enhancing climate resilience through adaptive design. His work emphasizes human-centric solutions, balancing technological innovation with user needs and environmental stewardship. Key contributions include exploring AI applications for optimized sustainability performance in buildings, assessing emotional intelligence among construction stakeholders during crises, and developing frameworks for green project lifecycle management. Goh's research often bridges theoretical concepts with practical implementation challenges in the built environment sector. He has secured funding through the British Academy for a project investigating eco-social vulnerabilities and participatory design methodologies. This work aims to bridge knowledge gaps between policy, practice, and community engagement in sustainable urban development.

• Sustainable Construction
• Artificial Intelligence in Construction
• Built Environment Sustainability
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Rachele Dominguez is an Associate Professor of Physics at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia, where she teaches a broad range of courses including introductory physics, quantum mechanics, computational physics, and special topics like the physics of light and the atomic bomb. She holds a PhD in Physics from Boston University (2010), an MS from the University of Washington (2004), and a BS from the College of William and Mary (2002) in Physics and Philosophy. Her research focuses on statistical physics, particularly computational simulations of phase transitions and earthquake fault systems. Notable projects include modeling spatial symmetry breaking, earthquake fault dynamics, and complex networks. She has also pioneered coastal storm impact studies, developing the Cumulative Storm Impact Index (CSII) to assess beach erosion along the U.S. East Coast. Dr. Dominguez has been recognized with awards such as the Distinguished Chapter Award (2024), Omicron Delta Kappa Outstanding Advisor Award (2021), and the Frank Haig Prize (2015). Her teaching spans foundational courses to advanced labs and independent studies, emphasizing hands-on research and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Her work bridges computational methods with real-world applications, including collaborations on geophysical modeling and STEM education initiatives to recruit underrepresented students in the sciences.

• Statistical Physics
• Earthquake Fault Systems
• Computational Physics
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Terence Williamson is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on thermal performance, sustainability, and urban microclimate design, with a particular emphasis on the built environment's impact on older populations. Educated in engineering and architecture in Australia, he has authored/co-authored over 100 publications including books and articles on sustainable architecture and energy efficiency. Research interests include adaptive thermal comfort models, building energy codes (e.g., NatHERS), and urban microclimate modeling (e.g., the CAT model for street canyon temperatures). His work bridges engineering and social science, addressing ethical and cultural dimensions of sustainable design. He currently supervises Masters and PhD candidates, emphasizing sustainability in building design and climate-resilient housing solutions for vulnerable groups. Collaborations include projects with Dr. Evyatar Erell (Ben-Gurion University) on urban microclimate models and investigations into occupants' thermal behaviors in aged care facilities. His research contributes to policy frameworks for energy efficiency and health-focused housing standards in Australia.

• Sustainable Architecture
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Urban Microclimate Modeling
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Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley is part of the Department of Geography, Environment and Population at the University of Adelaide's School of Social Sciences. His work focuses on environmental and agricultural risk management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development. He has conducted research in Australia, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, China, Fiji, Ghana, Switzerland, and the European Union. Research Interests: His studies analyze the interface between social and environmental systems, including climate change adaptation planning, resilience in agricultural systems, and biodiversity conservation. He explores topics like bushfire risk management, water resource governance, and the impacts of environmental change on migration and education systems. Publications: His recent work highlights climate change loss and damage in Fiji’s sugar industry, rewilding strategies in Nepal, and multifunctional agriculture in Australia and China. He also examines social networks as tools for mitigating food insecurity in Ghana and hydrosocial risk governance in South Australia. Supervision: He supervises Masters and PhD students in geography, environmental science, and related fields. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration to address global sustainability challenges.

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Risk Management
• Agricultural Sustainability
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Dr. Scott Hanson-Easey is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health at The University of Adelaide, within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He specializes in social psychology and health risk communication, focusing on how communities perceive and respond to anthropogenic climate change-related health risks. His research emphasizes participatory action research to address inequities in public health practices by centering underserved communities' voices. His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative methods, collaborating with agencies like the Country Fire Authority and SA State Emergency Service. He has published over 65 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics such as climate change communication, disaster risk reduction, and migrant/refugee health. His work often intersects with emergency management, cultural competency, and structural factors influencing health outcomes. Key research themes include risk perception, health equity, and community-based participatory approaches. He actively engages with policymakers and stakeholders to translate research into actionable strategies for disaster resilience and public health adaptation. His articles highlight interdisciplinary collaboration across epidemiology, geography, and social policy.

• Public Health
• Climate Change
• Risk Communication
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