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Kingsley EdneyView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Chinese Politics
• Soft Power
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Dr Kingsley Edney is an Associate Professor in International Relations of China at the University of Leeds' School of Politics and International Studies. He holds a PhD (International Relations) and MA (Political Science) from the University of Melbourne, along with a BA(Hons) in Politics and Anthropology from Victoria University of Wellington. Fluent in Chinese and with experience living in Shanghai and Beijing, his research focuses on China's non-material international security dynamics, including cultural diplomacy, propaganda, and ideological strategies to manage global information flows. His expertise includes Chinese soft power, the role of ideology in foreign policy, and the intersection of domestic political cohesion with international security objectives. He teaches undergraduate and master's courses on China's domestic and international politics. Current postgraduate researchers under his supervision are Jinru Huang, Yanyu Lu, and Hengfeng Zhao. Edney's research outputs span topics like public perceptions of China in the Anglosphere, Chinese youth nationalism, and environmental governance. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of China's evolving global engagement strategies. He maintains active academic engagement through platforms like Google Scholar and ORCID.

• Organizational Behavior
• Behavioral Ethics
• Ethical Leadership
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David Welsh is a Professor in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business, specializing in workplace ethics, unethical behavior, and organizational dynamics. His research has been published in top-tier journals and featured in mainstream media. Ph.D. in Management (University of Arizona, 2014) J.D. (University of Utah, 2010) B.S. in Management (Southern Utah University, 2007) His research focuses on behavioral ethics , ethical decision-making , and self-regulation , examining how performance goals, leadership styles, and social influences affect workplace morality. Recent work explores prosocial behaviors like voice and organizational citizenship alongside unethical transgressions. Welsh's articles reveal trends linking ethical leadership to dual outcomes of organizational effectiveness and unintended deviance, goal-setting to depletion and unethicality, and social dynamics to peer-driven moral behavior. His studies often employ field experiments and experience sampling methodology. Ascendant Scholar award (Western Academy of Management, 2019) W. P. Carey Dean's Mid-Career Research award (2022) Outstanding Practical Implications for Management Paper award (2021) Professional MBA Faculty Excellence award (2022) At ASU, Welsh mentors doctoral students, serves on PhD committees, and manages the Management Department Behavioral Lab. He is an Associate Editor at Personnel Psychology and teaches graduate courses on research, ethics, and dissertation advising.

Adriana TapusView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Machine Learning
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Adriana Tapus is a Full Professor at ENSTA Paris, affiliated with Institut Polytechnique de Paris, leading the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Laboratory (SAR) within the Computer Science and Systems Engineering Unit (U2IS). She holds an HDR (Habilitation) and a PhD from EPFL, Switzerland, with postdoctoral experience at USC. Her research focuses on socially assistive robotics, human-robot interaction (HRI), and personalized therapy for individuals with physical/cognitive impairments. She directs the IP Paris Doctoral School and coordinates national/international projects like the EU-funded ENRICHME and SWEET. Education: PhD in Mobile Robotics, EPFL (2005) Habilitation (HDR), ENSTA Paris (2011) M.S. Computer Science, University Joseph Fourier Engineer, Politehnica University of Bucharest Research Interests: Tapus pioneers socially assistive robotics, integrating machine learning, human modeling, and multimodal communication (verbal/non-verbal/para-verbal). Her work addresses adaptive therapies for vulnerable populations using robotics, physiological data interpretation, and context-aware interaction. Key themes include: Human-robot cooperation and trust Emotion recognition and expression Personalized rehabilitation systems AI ethics and human-centered design Publications: Over 150 articles, with recent work exploring humor in HRI, teleoperation trust models, and cross-cultural intelligent vehicles. Notable 2025 contributions include studies on robot laughter efficacy and multimodal facial expression frameworks. Awards: 2025: 4 IROS papers accepted 2016: 25 Women in Robotics recognition 2010: Romanian Academy Award Multiple conference best paper awards (RO-MAN, ICRA, etc.) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 20 PhD students and led projects like EU Horizon 2020 ENRICHME. Current students focus on teleoperation dynamics, robot humor, and haptic interfaces. Active in editorial roles (IJSR, THRI) and conference organization (HRI General Chair 2019). Labs/Teams: Founder of RoboticsByDesign lab and co-initiator of the Hi! Paris interdisciplinary AI center. The SAR lab develops systems for healthcare, education, and human-robot collaboration.

Richard L. PetersView profile

Professor

• Tree Physiology
• Wood Formation Science
• Forest Ecology
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Prof. Richard L. Peters is a Professor and Head of the Chair of Tree Growth and Wood Physiology at the Technische Universität München (TUM) since 2024. His research focuses on tree physiology, wood formation, and climate-forest interactions. He holds a doctorate summa cum laude from the University of Basel (2018) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Science (WSL) and Ghent University. His work integrates forest ecology, dendrochronology, and ecophysiology to address climate change impacts on forests. Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biology at Utrecht University, Ph.D. from University of Basel (2018). Key career steps include a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) fellowship at Ghent University and coordination of the Swiss Canopy Crane II project (2021). Research Interests: Tree water-use strategies, drought tolerance mechanisms, carbon allocation dynamics, and the physiological basis of tree growth. He leads interdisciplinary projects to monitor forest responses to environmental stress using tools like the TreeNet network. Awards: Early Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (SNSF, 2019), Doctorate summa cum laude (2018). Contributions: Authored >180 publications, co-developed the datacleanr R package for ecological data processing, and pioneered methods linking tree-ring data with climate models. His work emphasizes the need for better observational data to improve vegetation models.

Janna ParkerView profile

Professor

• Retailing
• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
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Janna Parker is a professor in the Department of Marketing at James Madison University, specializing in digital marketing, retailing, and nonprofit marketing. With a career transition from political campaigns, she focuses on social media's role in personal and professional branding. Her research examines work-personal social media boundaries, employer governance policies, and volunteerism in nonprofit contexts. Education: Bachelor's in History (California State University Sacramento), Master's (Cameron University), Doctorate (Louisiana Tech) Teaching Interests: Digital marketing education, social media strategy, nonprofit marketing Her scholarly work spans social media governance, volunteer engagement, and retail dynamics, with recent emphasis on digital marketing pedagogy and cancel culture implications. Parker has contributed to academic journals through empirical studies and conceptual commentaries. Key article trends include: Digital marketing education evolution (2024) Social media governance in corporate and nonprofit contexts (2024) Online teaching satisfaction in higher education (2022) Volunteer brand community dynamics (2020) Consumer behavior frameworks (2019) Her media appearances include expert commentary on holiday retail strategies and social media research, reflecting practical applications of her academic work.

Vincent AlevenView profile

Professor

• Intelligent Educational Systems
• Learning Sciences
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Vincent Aleven is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University, where he leads the CATS Lab focused on developing 'smart classrooms' through human-AI collaboration in educational settings. His work bridges learning sciences, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and education to create dynamic learning environments that leverage complementary strengths of learners, educators, and AI systems. His research centers on intelligent educational systems with core interests in cognitive modeling, metacognitive skill development, and case-based reasoning. Key initiatives include AI-based tutoring software for individual/collaborative learning (e.g., middle-school math equation solving), tools supporting self-regulated learning (help-seeking, self-assessment), teacher orchestration dashboards, and browser-based authoring tools like CTAT/Tutorshop that lower development barriers for intelligent tutoring systems. Current projects investigate smartphone-based homework solutions, gamified tutoring interfaces, and comparative effectiveness against platforms like Khan Academy. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source materials. Professor Aleven advises graduate students including Kexin Bella Yang and Conrad Borchers. His research is supported by multiple grants, notably a $2M award for testing AI-based mobile tutoring software in underserved middle-school contexts. Major projects encompass: MEME Project : Boosting math outcomes through motivation and self-regulation Metacognition and Motivation : Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center initiative Rapid Tutor Development : Streamlining cognitive model creation Learning-Oriented Dialogue : Enhancing engagement via collaborative problem-solving The CATS Lab operates through deep collaboration with teachers and students in real classrooms, currently exploring how smartphone accessibility, targeted tutor redesign, and parental involvement optimize homework effectiveness. Future directions address AI support for tutors/parents, balancing self-regulatory development with domain learning, and democratizing tutor authoring for educators.

• Tourism Research
• Sharing Economy
• Value Creation
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Kati Rahikainen is a Junior Researcher and Doctoral Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland. She is part of the Multidimensional Tourism Institute and the Sustainable Naturecultures and Multispecies Future (SuMu) research groups, as well as the Discipline-specific doctoral programme. Her work focuses on tourism research, particularly the intersection of sharing economy, value creation, and legal frameworks. Key projects include the 'Jaava' initiative (2020–2022), funded by Business Finland, which explored responsibility and value creation in the sharing economy within Finnish Lapland's tourism sector. Her research integrates institutionalist perspectives and legal analyses to address challenges in short-term rental (STR) regulation and corporate social responsibility. Research Interests: Tourism policy, sharing economy dynamics, legal dimensions of STR, business models, and digital platforms in service economies. Her conference presentations and publications highlight trends in balancing legal frameworks with responsible business practices in tourism. She has contributed to discussions on institutional responsibilities and ethical dilemmas in emerging sharing economy landscapes.

Esteban Rossi-HansbergView profile

Professor

• International Trade
• Regional Economics
• Urban Economics
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Esteban Rossi-Hansberg is the Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago's Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics (since 2021). Previously, he held professorships at Princeton University (2005–2021) and Stanford University (2002–2005). He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago in 2002. He serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). He co-directs the Becker Friedman Institute's International Economics and Economic Geography Initiative and is Lead Editor of the Journal of Political Economy . His research focuses on international trade, regional and urban economics, growth, organizational economics, and climate change. Key topics include city structure, offshoring impacts, spatial frictions, climate adaptation, and agglomeration effects. His work has been published in major economics journals, and he has received prestigious awards such as the Alfred Sloan Fellowship (2007), August Lösch Prize (2010), and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2022). Recent work explores the economic geography of climate change, including adaptation strategies and migration dynamics. He has analyzed spatial distribution of economic activity under climate scenarios and the role of carbon taxes in reshaping global economies. His studies often use dynamic spatial models to quantify local and global economic impacts. His contributions span theoretical frameworks and empirical analyses, addressing policy questions like optimal industrial strategies, spatial equity, and adaptation to environmental challenges. He collaborates widely, with co-authors including Klaus Desmet, Stephen Redding, and others, producing influential papers on migration, trade, and urban systems.

Alexander I. PlattView profile

Research Professor

• Securities Regulation
• Corporate Law
• Financial Law
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Alexander I. Platt is the Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor of Law and Director of the Polsinelli Transactional Law Center at the University of Kansas School of Law. He specializes in securities regulation, corporate law, and administrative law, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and legal ethics. Platt teaches Contracts, Securities Regulation, Business Organizations, and Due Diligence in Business Transactions. Platt earned his B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science (magna cum laude) from Columbia University in 2006 and his J.D. from Yale Law School in 2012, where he served as an Articles Editor on the Yale Law Journal. He clerked for Judges Stephen F. Williams (D.C. Circuit) and Royce C. Lamberth (D.D.C.) and practiced law at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP before joining KU. He is admitted to multiple U.S. courts, including the District of Columbia and New York. His research explores the intersection of regulatory enforcement, corporate transparency, and legal accountability. Notable works include critiques of SEC whistleblower programs and analyses of IPO regulatory frameworks. His 2024 article on mandatory disclosure was recognized as one of the Top 10 Corporate & Securities Law Articles of the year. Platt advocates for balanced legal guardrails to address modern market challenges like unicorn valuations and short seller dynamics. Research Highlights : SEC enforcement mechanisms and transparency Whistleblower incentives and corporate accountability IPO regulatory bureaucracy Corporate governance structures Awards : Top 10 Corporate & Securities Law Articles of 2024 Platt’s work has been cited by SEC Commissioners and featured in major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, underscoring the practical impact of his scholarship on legal and regulatory policy.

Ana MijicView profile

Professor

• Water Systems Integration
• Sustainable Water Management
• Urban Water Resilience
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Professor Ana Mijic is a leading academic in water systems integration at Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Engineering). Her work focuses on developing systems tools to balance economic growth with sustainable water use, flood management, and water quality under future uncertainties. She leads high-profile projects like the EPSRC VENTURA initiative and the NERC CAMELLIA impact programme, emphasizing adaptive planning and grey/green infrastructure integration in urban systems. Education: BEng (First Class) in Civil Engineering from the University of Belgrade (Serbia), MSc (Distinction) in Hydrology for Environmental Management, and PhD in Earth Science & Engineering from Imperial College London (2013). Previously served as a teaching assistant in Fluid Mechanics and Hydrometry at Belgrade University. Research interests include whole-water system modelling, socio-hydrological interactions, and nature-based solutions for resilient urban water systems. Her work bridges academia and practice through partnerships with regulators like the UK Environment Agency and global initiatives like the IAHS HELPING programme. Awards include the Satish Dhawan Visiting Chair Professorship (2022) and the 2019 Imperial President’s Award for Excellence in Research (as part of her Hydrology team). She co-leads Imperial’s Transition to Zero Pollution (TZP) Urban Ecosystems theme and serves on editorial boards for journals like Water Security . Her contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed articles (2020–2025), focusing on integrated water management frameworks, AI-driven monitoring, and systemic approaches to urban resilience. She advocates for participatory decision-making and policy coherence in water governance.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Aerospace Engineering
• Thermofluids
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Associate Professor Ng Bing Feng leads research in Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, and Thermofluids at Nanyang Technological University's School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. As Cluster Director for Smart & Sustainable Building Technologies at NTU's Energy Research Institute, he oversees projects spanning energy-efficient cooling technologies, advanced filtration systems, and bio-inspired materials. His interdisciplinary work integrates advanced manufacturing with environmental engineering, focusing on sustainable solutions for air quality management and thermal regulation. Current research explores radiative cooling technologies, acoustic agglomeration for emissions control, and crashworthy structures via biomimetic design. Professor Ng's publications demonstrate consistent innovation in multi-scale manufacturing and fluid dynamics, with growing emphasis on sustainable urban technologies. Methodologies combine experimental fluid dynamics with computational modeling and AI-driven design. Leadership Roles: Cluster Director, Energy Research Institute @ NTU Principal Investigator for multiple industry collaborations in sustainable materials Research Output: 42+ publications in high-impact journals Multiple patents in filtration technologies and cooling systems

Kelly ArnoldView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Computation and Modeling
• Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
• Systems Immunology
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Kelly Arnold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research integrates systems engineering principles with immunology to investigate variability in immune responses across infection, vaccination, and injury, with a focus on computational modeling and clinical translation. Research Focus Systems-level immune response modeling Vaccination and antibody functionality Vaginal microbiome-host interactions Chronic lung disease progression Computational serology and proteomics Recent Work Her 2025 studies examine SARS-CoV-2 vaccination responses in cancer patients and computational frameworks for vaginal probiotics. Earlier works (2024-2007) span COPD progression, lupus fibrosis, HIV susceptibility, and tissue engineering for fertility preservation. Methodologies include proteomic profiling, network modeling, and microfluidic systems.

Zeno LeoniView profile

Lecturer

• US-China relations
• Grand Strategy
• AUKUS
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Dr Zeno Leoni is a Lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King’s College London, based at the Joint Services and Staff College (JSCSC) of the Defence Academy of the UK. He is also an affiliate of the Lau China Institute, co-convening their policy brief series. His research focuses on US and Chinese grand strategies, US-China relations, AUKUS, and world order, with recent publications including a forthcoming book on the new Cold War. He leads a research group studying middle-power diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific and has advised Italian and UK government bodies on geopolitical trends. Teaching: Delivers courses on China for the Higher Command and Staff Course (HCSC) at the JSCSC, and lectures on International Security Studies, Airpower, and International Political Economy. Additionally teaches at Italy’s IASD defence institute. Key Research Areas: Specializes in US-China competition, AUKUS dynamics, and the evolving Indo-Pacific order. His work bridges academia and policy, with contributions to UK Parliament hearings on AUKUS and US defense policies. Leads research on middle powers’ strategies amid great power competition. Professional Activities: Executive Director of ITSS Verona, a non-profit focused on international security. Active in King’s research groups including Contemporary Marxism, Environmental Security, and Economic Conflict & Competition. Frequently contributes to media analyses for outlets like the Financial Times and BBC. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, his extensive policy engagement and academic output reflect recognition in strategic studies circles. Collaborations include work with the EU, UAE, and other middle powers on geopolitical strategy.

Karen AlimView profile

Professor

• Biological Physics
• Morphogenesis
• Non-neuronal Information Processing
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Prof. Karen Alim is a Professor of Biological Physics and Morphogenesis at the Department of Physics, Technische Universität München (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Natural Sciences. She holds a PhD from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2010) and conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University (2010–2015) before leading a Max Planck Research Group in Göttingen. Her research focuses on non-neuronal information processing in living systems, particularly using Physarum polycephalum to study physical principles of network adaptation, fluid dynamics, and morphogenesis. Education: PhD in Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2010) Studies at Universität Karlsruhe, LMU München, and University of Manchester Research Interests: Prof. Alim explores how biological systems process information without neurons, emphasizing adaptive flow networks, mechanical signaling in plants, and collective behavior in active matter. Her work combines theoretical modeling with experimental systems like slime molds and plant tissues. Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2020) Elisabeth-Schiemann-Kolleg Fellowship (2013–2018) DAAD Stipendium (2011–2014) John Birks Award (2004) Advising & Grants: While specific grant details beyond the ERC award are not listed, her research has been supported by major funding bodies. No student advisees are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: Leads the Biological Physics and Morphogenesis group at TUM, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of living systems' physical principles.

Robert Pilawa-PodgurskiView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Applications
• Electric Vehicles
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Robert Pilawa-Podgurski is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department at UC Berkeley and founding director of the Berkeley Power and Energy Center (BPEC). He earned BS, MEng, and PhD degrees from MIT. His research focuses on power electronics, including renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and high-efficiency power converters. He has received prestigious awards such as the IEEE Fellow (2024), Bakar Fellows Spark Award (2024), and the IEEE Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award (2014). His work emphasizes experimental validation through hardware prototypes. Education: BS in Physics and EECS (MIT, 2005), MEng (MIT, 2007), PhD in EECS (MIT, 2012). Research interests include power electronics for renewable energy, electric vehicles, energy harvesting, and advanced converter topologies. His lab has developed high-power density converters and innovative control techniques for flying capacitor multilevel converters. Recent publications focus on hybrid switched-capacitor architectures, voltage balancing, and ultra-high-current applications. Awards include over 17 IEEE prize papers and teaching accolades like the 2023 UC Berkeley EECS Outstanding Teaching Award. His group has advised numerous students, including postdocs and PhD candidates working on cutting-edge power electronics projects. Labs/Teams: Pilawa Research Group at UC Berkeley, collaborating on power electronics for clean energy and high-performance computing.