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• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Social Network Analysis
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Andreas Kaltenbrunner is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, specializing in Data Driven Social Analytics and Information Retrieval. He serves as Director of Research on AI and Data Science at IN3 - UOC R&I and is an Affiliate Researcher at ISI Turin, Italy. His research focuses on computational social science, user behavior analysis, and applications of AI/ML in social media and network dynamics. Key interests include large language models (LLMs), personality assessment simulations, and digital epidemiology. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as predicting urban mobility patterns and evaluating AI systems’ performance in political contexts. He collaborates with institutions like UNICEF and the ISI Foundation, contributing to projects on data-driven decision-making and social impact. His interdisciplinary approach integrates network science, computational methods, and socio-cultural analysis. Recent publications highlight innovations in LLM validation, cross-lingual Wikipedia reliability modeling, and climate-related forecasting. While no explicit awards are listed, his prolific output reflects sustained contributions to computational social science and AI ethics.

Elena MarisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media and Technology Studies
• Digital Identity
• Platform Politics
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Elena Maris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Microsoft Research’s Social Media Collective and Microsoft Research-New England. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research explores the intersections of media/tech industries and their audiences, focusing on how technology shapes mutual understanding and influence between users and platforms. She also investigates identity formation through popular culture, technology, and the internet, with a focus on marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ communities. Maris’s work has been published in journals such as New Media & Society , European Journal of Cultural Studies , and Feminist Media Studies , and has been featured in mainstream outlets like The New York Times and Wired . Her expertise spans critical data studies, tech policy, platform politics, and audience measurement. She advises organizations such as The Sundance Institute, Xbox, and the National Endowment for the Arts on matters related to user/industry relations and digital communities. Her research highlights themes like algorithmic systems, platform governance, and identity in digital spaces. Notable projects include analyses of TikTok’s algorithmic mutual aid, fan cultures, and the ethical implications of data tracking in platforms. She advocates for equitable tech policies and critical engagement with emerging technologies. Maris’s advisory work bridges academic research with industry practice, emphasizing practical insights into platform dynamics and user experiences.

• Distributed Software Systems
• Network Function Virtualization
• Formal Verification
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Patrick Eugster is a full professor at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and leads the Software Systems (SWYSTEMS) group within the Computer Systems Institute . He has held academic positions at Purdue University, TU Darmstadt, and MIT as a visiting faculty. His research focuses on distributed software systems , addressing challenges in consistency, efficiency, and security in decentralized environments. Current affiliation: USI Faculty of Informatics Prior affiliations: Purdue University (2005-2016), TU Darmstadt (2014-2017), MIT (2012/2013) Research Interests Distributed Systems : Investigating reliable failure detection, deterministic data paths for 6G, and hybrid synchronous/asynchronous architectures. Network Innovation : Optimizing TCAM encoding, analyzing microbursts, and developing quantum network protocols. Security & Verification : Creating confidentiality-preserving mechanisms and formal verification approaches for distributed software. Scientific Contributions 2025: Best paper at TACAS on Horn clause validation 2025: IFIP Jean-Claude Laprie Award for dependable computing 2024: Key papers at IEEE Network, ACM PLDI, and IEEE INFOCOM Funding & Collaborations Swiss National Science Foundation grants #200021_197353 and #200021_192121 EU Horizon Europe MSCA staff exchange project CloudStars Industry partners: Cisco, Amazon AWS, Facebook Research, SAP, Northrop Grumman Cybersecurity Research Consortium Labs & Teams Directs the SWYSTEMS group, which includes postdocs like Sina Darabi and Shamiek Mangipudi, PhD students such as Anita Buckley and Jérôme Graf, and alumni who have become faculty at institutions like Télécom Paris and University of Southern California.

Dmitri WilliamsView profile

Professor

• Technology and Society
• Online Gaming
• Social Capital
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Dmitri Williams is a Professor of Communication at the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. His research focuses on technology and society, particularly the social and economic impacts of new media, online gaming, and digital communities. He holds academic affiliations with multiple programs, including Communication (BA, PhD), Communication Data Science (MS), Communication Management (MCG), and Digital Social Media (MS). Williams earned his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2004. His work employs diverse methodologies, such as experiments, machine learning, surveys, and ethnography to study topics like social value measurement, player behavior in online games, and digital influence. He has collaborated with tech companies, startups, and policymakers, including testimony before the U.S. Senate on video games and serving as an expert witness in federal court cases. His research interests emphasize understanding how online environments shape social interactions, including topics like social capital, toxicity, mentorship dynamics, and gender representation. Notable projects include longitudinal studies on gaming communities, the Virtual Census series analyzing diversity in video games, and computational models of influence in digital systems. Williams’ publications span top journals like Journal of Communication , Computers in Human Behavior , and New Media & Society . He has been featured in major media outlets such as NPR , The New York Times , and Wired , and directs the Annenberg Game Lab. His consulting work helps firms optimize consumer engagement and player experience in gaming, retail, and donation platforms.

VG Vinod VydiswaranView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Trustworthiness
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
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VG Vinod Vydiswaran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MTech from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. His research focuses on medical and health informatics, particularly analyzing medical information in clinical notes and online portals. Key areas include information trustworthiness, text mining, natural language processing, and machine learning applications in healthcare. Education: PhD, Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007-2012) MTech, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (2002-2004) Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (1998-2002) Research Interests: His work spans information trustworthiness, medical NLP, health informatics, and machine learning. Current emphasis is on analyzing medical information exchange between clinicians and patients via electronic health records and online platforms. Recent trends in publications include health vocabulary mining from community forums, trust propagation frameworks, and scenario-based news analysis. Awards: Best Paper Award at COMAD 2005 Second Prize in KDD Cup 2003 (Task 2) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2011) CS Graduate Ambassador (2010-2011) Grants & Advising: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations involving health data mining. Taught SI 671 (Data Mining) in 2015. Served on program committees for AAAI, CIKM, AMIA, and others. Labs & Teams: Part of the Foreseer group at the School of Information, focusing on health informatics applications. Collaborates with Medical School faculty and industry partners like Microsoft Research and Palo Alto Research Center.

Ann ChildsView profile

Associate Professor

• Science Education
• Teacher Education
• Educational Policy
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Ann Childs is an Associate Professor of Science Education at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and has 11 years of secondary science teaching experience in the UK and West Africa, including roles as Head of Chemistry and Head of Science. Since 1995, her work has focused on science teacher education, with expertise in classroom pedagogy, bilingual science instruction, and policy analysis. Her research spans topics like effective explanations in science classrooms, teacher education in multilingual contexts, and sustainable development in education. Her academic contributions include co-editing Classroom-Based Interventions Across Subject Areas (2018) and authoring chapters on international science pedagogy and teacher educator knowledge bases. Recent articles explore classroom interaction dynamics in EMI settings, teacher training innovations, and policy challenges in initial teacher education. Childs collaborates with institutions globally, including studies in Bhutan and Scotland, addressing teacher quality and professional development. Her advising includes doctoral student Qian Liu, focusing on secondary science education methodologies. Research trends highlight intersections between language, pedagogy, and policy, with a focus on equitable and effective teaching practices. Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive publications reflect sustained scholarly impact in science education and teacher training.

Heather KennedyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sport Business
• Sport Consumer Behavior
• Technology
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Heather Kennedy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. Her work focuses on the intersection of technology, sport business, and consumer behavior, particularly exploring the 'dark side' of technology. Dr. Kennedy holds a PhD in Business Administration from Temple University and a B.Comm in Information Systems from Carleton University. Her research investigates digital branding strategies during crises, such as the pandemic’s impact on sport organizations’ social media engagement. Notable projects include analyzing Instagram posts by the NBA and NFL during the pandemic, revealing distinct crisis response approaches. She is a key member of the Sportacle research team funded by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, advancing analytics research with industry partners. Dr. Kennedy teaches courses on sport business, event tourism, and advanced sport analytics. Her recent publications appear in leading journals like the Journal of Sport Management and Event Management. She actively presents at conferences such as the North American Society for Sport Management and contributes to the Sport Marketing Association. Her research themes include sport consumer behavior, digital fandom dynamics, and the application of predictive analytics in sport marketing. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address gaps in understanding how organizations navigate crises and maintain consumer engagement through digital platforms.

Bruce D. WeinbergView profile

Professor

• Customer Experience Design
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Strategy
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Bruce D. Weinberg is a Professor and Head of the Marketing Department at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a PhD from MIT Sloan School of Management (1993), an MBA from Boston University (1985), and a BA from Boston University College of Arts & Sciences (1981). His academic roles include leadership positions at Bentley University (2007–2011 as Chair of Marketing) and Boston University (1992–2000). His research focuses on customer experience design, social media strategy, innovative technology, and consumer behavior. Notable contributions include work on big data applications in marketing and premarket forecasting of new products. His awards include the MSI/H. Paul Root Award (1997) and the Broderick Prize for Teaching Excellence (1996). Publications span topics like digital marketing strategies, social media mix management, and the impact of technology on consumer decision-making. He actively consults with organizations like Verizon and General Motors and serves as an expert witness in legal cases. His teaching spans marketing fundamentals, business analytics, and thriving in life through optimal performance design.

• Quantitative Marketing
• Empirical Modeling
• Influencer Marketing
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Maximilian Beichert is an Assistant Professor at Bocconi University, where he conducts research at the intersection of quantitative marketing and information systems. Prior to this, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at HEC Paris and earned his PhD from the University of Mannheim. His work focuses on influencer marketing, the creator economy, and social influence in digital environments. His research interests include: Empirical Modeling of Marketing Phenomena Large-scale Field Experiments Creator Economy Dynamics Sales-driven Influencer Marketing Digital Marketing and Social Media Analytics Beichert's publications appear in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Marketing and MIT Sloan Management Review . His recent work explores influencer ROI, value chains in the creator economy, and algorithmic selection models. Themes across his research include monetization strategies, gender equity, sustainability, and ethical considerations in digital influence. He frequently presents at leading business schools worldwide, including Columbia, INSEAD, and Copenhagen Business School. His scientific awards include: 2025 Don Lehmann Award (AMA) 2024 AMA/MSI H. Paul Root Award Finalist, 2024 Shelby D. Hunt/Harold H. Maynard Award 2024 Best Dissertation Award (German Association for Direct Selling) 2024 Stiftung Marketing Award (University of Mannheim) Runner-Up, EMAC/Enginius Doctoral Dissertation Competition (2024) 2023 CDSB Doctoral Student Awards for Best Teacher and Best Paper (GESS, University of Mannheim) Best Student Paper Award, WISE 2022 Maximilian actively contributes to academic service as co-chair of the Creator Economy Retreat and the EMAC Creator Economy Special Interest Group. He is also a co-chair of the 'Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Online Platforms' track at the 2026 AMA Winter Academic Conference. He regularly reviews for scholarly journals. His research is supported by industry collaborations with organizations such as CreatorIQ and Typology, which have enabled large-scale field experiments using data from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. He has advised or collaborated with multiple researchers and is involved in projects examining influencer lifetime value, gender pay gaps, and ethical challenges like sharenting. He is affiliated with the following institutions: PhD: University of Mannheim Postdoctoral Researcher: HEC Paris Current Faculty: Bocconi University

Verena SchoenmuellerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Verena Schoenmueller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing at ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University. Her research sits at the intersection of digital marketing, consumer behavior, and social media dynamics, with a focus on authenticity, polarization, and user-generated content. Her primary research interests include: Digital and Social Media Marketing Consumer Behavior in Online Environments Brand Authenticity and Trust Political and Preference Polarization Online Reviews and Sentiment Analysis Subscription Service Dynamics Dr. Schoenmueller’s recent publications explore the spread of fake news, the behavioral consequences of deplatforming, and the psychological underpinnings of extreme online reviews. Her work frequently appears in top marketing journals such as the Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Science , and she regularly presents at leading conferences including EMAC and ISMS. The overarching trend in her research is understanding how digital platforms shape consumer cognition, emotion, and decision-making in increasingly polarized environments. She earned her PhD in Business Administration from the University of Basel, a Master in Business Administration from ESSEC, and completed her undergraduate studies in Business and Economics at the University of Mannheim. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her role as a Contracted Doctoral Professor indicates active involvement in PhD-level teaching and supervision. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement. Her research has implications for brand strategy, platform governance, and public policy around digital misinformation and consumer protection.

Mark GreenbergView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Law
• Legal Theory
• Natural Law
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Mark Greenberg is a Professor of Law and Philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), actively contributing to both academic scholarship and public legal discourse. His work bridges theoretical jurisprudence and contemporary political issues, particularly regarding constitutional crises and executive power. His educational background includes: B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University (1982) J.D. from University of California, Berkeley School of Law (1985) B.Phil. from Magdalen College, Oxford University (1990) D.Phil. from Jesus College, Oxford University (2001) Greenberg's research centers on foundational questions in legal philosophy, including the nature of legal interpretation, natural law theory, and epistemological frameworks for jurisprudence. He critically examines how moral facts interact with legal systems and has developed influential theories like the 'Moral Impact Theory of Law', exploring whether law's authority derives from its moral content or social sources. His interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy of language with constitutional analysis, particularly in contexts involving presidential powers and criminal justice. Recent publications reveal a pronounced focus on real-world legal-political tensions, especially during the Trump presidency, with op-eds and podcasts addressing obstruction of justice, pardons, and pandemic-era trials. Concurrently, he maintains rigorous theoretical output on legal semantics and normativity, reflecting a dual commitment to practical constitutional crises and abstract philosophical foundations. His scientific recognition includes: Awarded the American Philosophical Association's Berger Memorial Prize (2007) for 'How Facts Make Law' (2004) Runner-up for the Berger Memorial Prize (2001) for 'The Meaning of Original Meaning' (1998) Greenberg previously served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice, informing his expertise in federal law and executive accountability. No student advisement or grant details appear in the provided texts, though he collaborates extensively (e.g., with Lawrence Sager on religious freedom projects). As a public intellectual, he engages through podcasts and media commentary, but institutional lab structures or team affiliations are unmentioned in the sources.

Jason J. JungView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Knowledge Engineering
• Social Media Analysis
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Jason J. Jung is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. His academic work focuses on knowledge engineering , social media analytics , and data mining within the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory. Research Interests : Computer Science, Social Knowledge, Data Modeling, Sentiment Analysis Projects : IoT-based cultural systems, real-time social event detection, transmedia storytelling models The 15 most recent publications (2014-2018) demonstrate expertise in social network analysis , multimodal data processing , and context-aware systems applied to urban services, cultural tourism, and digital storytelling. Key trends include real-time analytics , trust modeling , and collaborative frameworks for O2O services. Professional activities include editorial contributions, invited talks, and patent developments. Students at all levels (PhD/MSc/BSc) conduct research under his supervision at the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory. Personal interests include travel, film, painting, literature, and music.

• Political Sociology
• Collective Violence
• Social Dynamics
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Anne Nassauer is a Professor of Sociology, especially Political Sociology, at the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences of the University of Erfurt. She is a member of the diversity advisory board in the university's presidium and specializes in situational dynamics of violence, collective behavior, and video data analysis. Key Research Areas : Protest violence, school shootings, police use of force, video-based methodology, racial biases in policing, and ethical consumption tactics. Recent Publications : Focused on gun culture in school shootings (2025), dehumanization in police shootings (2024), and video data analysis challenges (2023). Awards : 2021: Outstanding Recent Contribution in Social Psychology Award (American Sociological Association) 2020: Charles Horton Cooley Book Award (Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction) 2020: Honourable Mention, Outstanding Contribution to Political Sociology (American Sociological Association) Media Engagement : Regularly appears in podcasts (e.g., Back to School Shootings, 2025), documentaries (Terra X, 2023), and international media (Wall Street Journal, FiveThirtyEight, WIRED).

• Computer Systems Security
• Compilers
• Operating Systems
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V. N. Venkatakrishnan is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago. His research focuses on Computer Systems Security with applications in web security, exploit detection, and security automation. Education: Ph.D in Computer Science (2004), Stony Brook University Research Interests: Spanning Computer Systems Security , Venkatakrishnan's work integrates compilers , operating systems , and formal methods to develop defenses against cyber attacks. His recent publications emphasize automated attack detection, exploit generation, and security frameworks for web applications. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Paper Award at USENIX Security 2018 Best Paper Award at IEEE QRS 2016 2009 ATT Award for Best Applied Security Research Best Paper Award at ACSAC 2003 Advising and Collaborations: He has mentored numerous Ph.D. and M.S. students including Sadegh Momemi and Maliheh Monshizadeh. Former advisees include Birhanu Mekuria (now at University of Michigan) and Rigel Gjomemo (now Research Assistant Professor at UIC).

• Film Studies
• Media History
• Film Distribution
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Mats Björkin is a Professor in the Department of Aesthetics at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on film distribution , industrial media culture , and technological/economic media history . Currently, he is developing methodological frameworks for analyzing organizational and technological influences on media evolution. His publications traverse diverse subfields but consistently examine media's role in societal transformation . Recent work includes analyses of 1950s youth fashion documentaries , WWI-era film logistics , and 1945-60 Swedish industrial modernization . Earlier contributions explore Swedish cinema's sexual revolution , peer-to-peer distribution , and media archaeology . Mats specializes in historical media ecologies through lenses of film logistics , corporate communication , and technological transitions . His work connects media historiography with contemporary issues like digital film preservation and gender representation in archives. Email: mats.bjorkin@filmvet.gu.se