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Armando F J Perez Cueto EulertView profile

Professor

• Plant-based Consumption
• Behavioural Nutrition
• Consumer Behaviour
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Armando F J Perez Cueto Eulert serves as Professor in Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science at Umeå University, Sweden, and holds the Arctic Six Chair appointment (2024-2026) at the university's Arctic Centre. His interdisciplinary career bridges Food Science, Nutrition, and Consumer Behaviour across multiple European institutions. His educational trajectory includes foundational training as a food technologist, advanced specialization in Public Health Nutrition, and postdoctoral research in Consumer Behaviour at Ghent University and University of Copenhagen. This unique combination informs his current research on population dietary transitions. Professor Perez-Cueto's research centers on behavioral interventions for plant-based consumption, applying nudging principles from behavioral economics to real-world food environments. His work examines how citizen and population transitions toward plant-based diets can be facilitated through contextual modifications in professional meal settings. Recent projects investigate virtual reality applications for dietary change, fermented food acceptance, and cross-cultural consumer responses to alternative proteins. His publication record reveals strong trends in sustainable food systems research, with increasing focus on digital influences (social media, e-commerce), household-level dietary dynamics, and innovative methodologies like VR experiments. The work consistently bridges academic theory with practical applications for public health nutrition. Arctic Six Chair (2024-2026) at Umeå University's Arctic Centre ORCID: 0000-0003-1270-2678 Featured in Elsevier's Updated science-wide author databases (2021) He leads major EU-funded consumer studies including HealthFerm (GA 101060247), Locality (GA 101112884), and FlavourFerm (GA 101181661), building on previous coordination of Eligebien (2013) and uCare (2014) networks. His teaching portfolio spans sustainable food futures, public health nutrition, and food culture courses where he integrates behavioral economics principles. As Work Package Leader in multiple Horizon Europe projects, he directs consumer behavior research teams developing evidence-based strategies for plant-based dietary transitions in professional settings, with particular focus on Arctic food systems and fermented food innovations.

Vana KalogerakiView profile

Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Real-Time Systems
• Participatory Sensing
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Prof. Vana Kalogeraki is a Professor leading the Distributed and Real-Time Systems research group at Athens University of Economics and Business. Previously, she held faculty positions at the University of California, Riverside, and was a Research Scientist at Hewlett-Packard Labs. She earned her PhD from UC Santa Barbara in 2000, with earlier degrees from the University of Crete. Her research focuses on distributed systems, real-time computing, participatory sensing, and edge computing. She has published over 100 papers and co-authored the CORBA Dynamic Scheduling Standard. She has received notable awards including the Marie Curie Fellowship and best paper recognitions at IPDPS and SAINT conferences. Her work is supported by grants from the ERC, EU, NSF, and industry partners like SUN and Nokia. She has organized major conferences and serves on editorial boards for journals such as Transactions on Mobile Computing and Peer-to-Peer Networking. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of California, Santa Barbara (2000) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Crete (Greece) B.S. in Computer Science, University of Crete (Greece) Research Interests: Prof. Kalogeraki explores distributed systems, real-time processing, and edge computing applications. Her work emphasizes resource management, fault-tolerance, and sensor network middleware. Recent projects include serverless computing optimizations, privacy-preserving mobile cloud frameworks, and anomaly detection in IoT environments. She also contributes to diversity initiatives in database conferences. Awards and Honors: Marie Curie Fellowship Best Paper Awards at IPDPS 2009 and SAINT 2008 Best Student Paper Award at SAINT 2011 UC Regents Fellowship Award ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant Grants and Collaborations: Her research is funded by the European Union (including Thalis and Aristeia grants), NSF, and industry partnerships. She has led projects on edge AI, serverless pipelines, and participatory sensing systems. Labs and Teams: She directs the Distributed and Real-Time Systems Lab at Athens University, focusing on real-time distributed applications and edge computing innovations.

• Text Analysis
• Information Retrieval
• Machine Learning
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Heri Ramampiaro is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at NTNU. He directs the Norwegian Open AI-Lab and holds roles on multiple national boards, including the Norwegian Data Protection Board and the National Geodata Council. His research focuses on text analysis, information retrieval, and machine learning applications in healthcare, energy markets, and smart cities. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2001), MSc in Information Systems (unspecified). Research interests include algorithm design for pattern mining, anomaly detection in time series, and deep learning for medical imaging and recommendation systems. Recent work emphasizes infant movement analysis for cerebral palsy prediction and fraud detection in electricity markets. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with key contributions in IEEE Access , ACM Transactions , and Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics . His work integrates machine learning with real-world challenges like labor inspection efficiency and urban smart city systems. Leadership roles include directing NTNU's AI-Lab and leading government-appointed expert groups on industrial data sharing (2021-2022). Grant activities include funding from the Research Council of Norway and EU Horizon projects. Labs/Teams: Norwegian Open AI-Lab, Data and Artificial Intelligence research group (former leadership).

Jeffrey BergstrandView profile

Professor

• International Trade
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
• Multinational Firm Behavior
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Jeffrey Bergstrand is a Professor of Finance at the Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, with concurrent roles as Professor of Economics (College of Arts and Letters) and Professor in the Keough School of Global Affairs. He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Bergstrand’s research focuses on international trade, foreign direct investment, multinational firm behavior, and real exchange rates, with foundational contributions to the gravity equation model. He has advised governments (U.S., EU, Switzerland) on trade policy and economic integration agreements, influencing policy analyses worldwide. His work spans over 50 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of International Economics. His methodologies underpin the gravity equation, widely used in studying trade flows, FDI, and policy impacts. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1981) and joined Notre Dame in 1986. Education: Ph.D. in Economics (UW-Madison, 1981); M.A. in Economics (UW-Madison, 1979); B.A. in Economics and Political Science (Northwestern University, 1974). Teaching: MBA and Executive MBA programs at Notre Dame, with awards for teaching excellence. Research Interests: Gravity Equation Applications Economic Integration Agreements (EIAs) Trade Policy Analysis FDI Determinants Regional Economic Integration Real Exchange Rate Dynamics Publications: Over 50 articles and book chapters since 1985, with recent focus on heterogeneous effects of EIAs, deep trade agreement impacts, and policy implications. Key works include Understanding Globalization Through the Lens of Gravity (2019) and the NSF-Kellogg EIA database (2004–present). Grants & Projects: Co-PI of the NSF-funded database on economic integration agreements (1950–2017), analyzing treaty impacts across 195 countries. This database uniquely indexes EIAs on a 0–6 scale and provides treaty documentation for most entries. Labs/Teams: Lead researcher for the NSF-Kellogg Institute database project, collaborating with institutions like Clemson University and the European Commission.

• Technology and Law
• Privacy
• Data Protection
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Dr. Maria Helen Murphy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at Maynooth University. Her research focuses on the intersection of technology and human rights, particularly privacy, data protection, and artificial intelligence ethics. She holds a PhD from University College Cork (2013), an LLM (magna cum laude) from Temple University (Philadelphia), and a First Class Honors BCL (International) from UCC. Her research projects include studies on AI and human rights, EU-UK data adequacy, and media representations of data protection during the pandemic. She has authored Surveillance and the Law: Language, Power and Privacy (2019) and co-authored Information and Communications Technology Law in Ireland (2017). Professional roles include Board Member of the Center for AI and Digital Policy, former Executive Board Member of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (2017–2023), and Member of the National Standards Authority of Ireland’s AI Top Team. She teaches modules like Information Privacy Law and Media Law. Labs/Teams: Center for AI and Digital Policy’s Global Academic Network and National Advisory Council for Online Safety.

• Data Protection Law
• Information Technology Law
• Open Data and PSI
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Jakub Míšek is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Law and Technology, Faculty of Law, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His work bridges legal scholarship with information technology, focusing on data protection, open data, and digital regulation. He holds a Ph.D. and multiple academic qualifications, including JUDr. and MgA. His research interests include Data Protection Law , GDPR compliance , Open Data and PSI reuse , proportionality in personal data processing , text and data mining exceptions , and legal aspects of cybersecurity . He explores how legal frameworks adapt to technological innovation, especially in public administration and research contexts. His recent scholarly output shows a strong trend toward interdisciplinary work combining law, computer science, and policy. He frequently publishes on CJEU case law, interoperability of European datasets, and regulatory methods such as accountability and risk-based approaches under GDPR. He is also deeply involved in practical legal guidance and policy recommendations. Co-author of the book Citation Analysis of Case Law (2021) Author of Modern Regulatory Methods of Personal Data Protection (2020) Contributor to Information Technology Law (2018) Co-editor of conference proceedings for JURIX 2024 He has advised on research projects related to law and technology, contributed to national reports on data protection, and organized major academic events such as the Cyberspace and JURIX conferences. His collaborations span across institutions and disciplines, reflecting a robust academic network in legal informatics and digital governance.

• Consumer Protection Law
• Data Protection Law
• GDPR
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Katarzyna Biczysko-Pudełko serves as an Assistant Professor ( adiunkt ) at the Institute of Legal Sciences, University of Opole, specializing in contemporary legal frameworks governing digital societies. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with European regulatory mechanisms through 22 publications and active research metrics. Her research concentrates on data protection law (particularly GDPR/RODO implementation), consumer rights in digital environments , and cybersecurity compliance within EU legal systems. Secondary specializations include civil code applications for electronic agents, cross-border data flows, and comparative analyses of Polish, French, and German implementations of EU directives. With a Web of Science h-index of 1 and ministerial research score of 808, her work demonstrates measurable impact in Polish legal academia despite limited international citation visibility (Scopus h-index: 0). Current research trajectories indicate growing focus on cloud computing governance and personal data administrator liabilities. Professional recognition includes ORCID registration (0000-0002-4724-1851) and inclusion in national research databases, though specific awards or fellowships aren't documented in available sources. Her scholarly output contributes to Poland's adaptation of European Union legal standards in rapidly evolving technological contexts.

Bengt DomeijView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Technology Law
• Contract Law
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Bengt Domeij is a Professor of Civil Law at the Department of Law, Uppsala University , specializing in intellectual property law, technology law, and contract law. His research focuses on the legal frameworks governing patents, trade secrets, and non-compete clauses in employment contracts, particularly in relation to technological innovation and corporate competition.

Renaud DehousseView profile

Professor

• European Union Law
• Political Institutions
• Public Policy
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Renaud Dehousse is a Professor at Sciences Po , holding a Jean Monnet Chair in European Union Law and Political Science. He is currently on secondment at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence. His research focuses on European Union law , political institutions , constitutional law , and public policy dynamics . Research Trends: Dehousse's work examines the evolution of EU legislative processes, institutional governance, and the impact of crises on European integration. His recent publications analyze agenda control in the European Commission, comitology , and Europeanization in national elections. His studies often bridge legal and political science perspectives to assess institutional adaptability. Scientific Awards: Jean Monnet Chair (Sciences Po) Advisory Roles: He has served as an advisor to the Jacques Delors-founded think tank Notre Europe and participated in high-level EU institutional reform groups. Dehousse directed Sciences Po's Centre d'études européennes and presided over its Institut d’études politiques de Paris board since 2013.

Richard McMahonView profile

Professor

• Observational Astronomy
• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• Supermassive Black Holes
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Professor Richard McMahon is affiliated with the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge and holds the academic rank of Professor of Astronomy . His career spans over 25 years of leadership in data-intensive multi-wavelength surveys. Education : PhD in Astronomy (Cambridge), Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education (Cambridge), BSc in Physics (Queen's University Belfast). McMahon's research focuses on supermassive black holes , galaxy evolution , and the accelerating expansion of the Universe . He pioneered the use of quasars to study hydrogen content and star formation rates in the early Universe, utilizing projects like the VISTA Hemisphere Survey (VHS) and Dark Energy Survey (DES) . His work involves machine learning , supervised learning , and multi-dimensional data visualization for analyzing petascale datasets. He leads the DiRAC Data Intensive HPC Service and co-directs the AIRR Dawn Project , focusing on AI-driven cosmological research. Scientific Awards : 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 2007 Gruber Cosmology Prize 2001 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher McMahon has held significant roles, including Director and Head of the Institute of Astronomy (2017–2022), and currently chairs the University Research Computing Advisory Board . His collaborations span institutions like ESO , ESA , and STFC .

Dubravka Dujmović PurgarView profile

Professor

• Floristic research
• Wild plant species
• Weed flora
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Prof. Dubravka Dujmović Purgar is a full professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb , specializing in Agricultural Botany . Her career spans over 25 years at the university, teaching courses like "Advanced Weed Control Systems" and "Ecology of Habitats". Education: PhD in Morphological and molecular diversity of red clover (2011), MSc in Weed flora of Plešivica hills (2006), BSc in Bedding plants (1998) Research Interests: Focus on floristic diversity, invasive plant species, and their ecological roles. Key projects include EU-funded LIFE+ OrnamentalIAS and Croatian Science Foundation initiatives on red clover genetics. Projects: Coordinated national programs for plant genetic resources and EU Rural Development Fund projects on sustainable crop systems. Her work bridges biodiversity conservation with practical applications in agriculture and urban planning.

Giampaolo RossettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Aquatic Ecology
• Limnology
• Freshwater Biodiversity
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Giampaolo Rossetti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences at the University of Parma, where he holds a PhD in Ecology and has authored over 140 publications in limnology and aquatic ecology. He serves as contact person for two Italian Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER-Italy) sites and represents the University of Parma in the LifeWatch Italia Joint Research Unit General Assembly since 2014. His research focuses on the ecology, distribution, and taxonomy of rotifers and microcrustaceans—particularly copepods and ostracods—in diverse freshwater ecosystems including high-altitude lakes, temporary pools, and springs across Mediterranean regions. He integrates field surveys with taxonomic analysis to investigate biodiversity patterns, climate change impacts, and biogeographical processes, with significant contributions to ostracod systematics and freshwater conservation. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on Mediterranean freshwater biodiversity, with frequent descriptions of new ostracod species from understudied regions (Eritrea, Greece, Italy) and analyses of climate change effects on mountain lake communities. His work increasingly incorporates cognitive studies of non-marine ostracods and large-scale georeferenced biodiversity datasets. Professor Rossetti actively mentors students through the PhD program in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology and supervises Master’s theses in Environmental and Resource Sciences. He previously coordinated the EU Marie Curie Research Training Network SexAsex project (2004-2008) as deputy coordinator and research unit manager. His laboratory work is embedded within the LTER-Italy network, where he manages long-term monitoring sites for freshwater ecosystems, and collaborates internationally on projects documenting freshwater biodiversity in volcanic lakes, sulfidic caves, and island archipelagos.

• Survey Sampling
• Statistics
• Econometrics
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Professor Oleksandr Chernyak serves as Head of the Economic Cybernetics Department at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where he has advanced from Scientific Researcher to Professor since 1983. His 39-year career establishes him as a leading authority in statistical methodologies with international recognition. His academic foundation includes: Applied Mathematics degree (1975-1980), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Candidate of Science (1985) and Doctor of Economics (2005) from same institution Specializations at University of Amsterdam (Statistics, 1994), KU Leuven (Actuarial Mathematics, 1994), LMU Munich (Econometrics, 1996), University of Helsinki (Survey Sampling, 1998), and Stockholm University (Statistics, 2009) Research centers on pioneering Survey Sampling techniques with expansion into Economic Security assessment across five critical sectors. Current initiatives develop Environmental Risk Assessment frameworks identifying pollution threats and emergency scenarios, plus Energy Sector Analysis for smart technology integration in Ukrainian communities. His methodological expertise spans Risk Analysis, Actuarial Mathematics, and Bayesian Networks applications. Publication trends reveal deep engagement with Ukraine's economic challenges: Balance of Payments crises (2013), Labor Migration regulation (2012), and Renewable Energy investment (2015). Recent works demonstrate interdisciplinary innovation through Bayesian credit risk modeling (2010) and stability price index development (2010), consistently applying advanced statistical techniques to national economic issues. Major project leadership includes: National Bank of Ukraine collaboration: "Forecasting of Balance of Payments of Ukraine" Ministry of Economics partnership: "Methods of forecasting profits and losses of enterprises of Ukraine" Three EU Tempus projects including IMPRESS for student services improvement As Ukraine coordinator for ENBIS (European Network for Business and Industrial Statistics) and IASS member, he directs research teams developing policy frameworks for energy-efficient communities and environmental risk management. Current advising focuses on training specialists in economic cybernetics through classical university programs while advancing security assessment methodologies for national implementation.

Angelika VetterView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Political Attitudes and Behavior
• Local Policy Research
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Angelika Vetter serves as Associate Professor and Academic Director at the University of Stuttgart's School of Social Sciences, Department of Political Systems and Political Sociology. With continuous academic employment since 1995, she has established herself as a leading researcher in comparative politics and local democracy studies within Germany's federal system. Magister in Political Science and German Studies, University of Stuttgart (1989-1995) PhD in Political Science, University of Stuttgart (2001), summa cum laude Habilitation in Political Science, University of Stuttgart (2010) Vetter's research program centers on political attitudes, behavior, and institutional arrangements in comparative perspective. She investigates how direct democracy mechanisms interact with representative institutions, examining citizen participation patterns across different political contexts. Her work particularly focuses on local governance structures, electoral behavior, and the legitimacy of democratic institutions in European democracies, with special attention to Germany's federal framework. Through extensive fieldwork and quantitative analysis, she explores how political institutions shape citizen engagement and democratic satisfaction. Her recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories examining dialogic participation mechanisms, social selectivity in voting behavior, and the practical implementation of democratic innovations in municipal contexts. The work demonstrates increasing attention to infrastructure projects, stakeholder perceptions, and the comparative analysis of decision-making processes across different political levels. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of real-world democratic practices. Regular reviewer for European Journal of Political Research Reviewer for Local Government Studies Reviewer for German Politics Reviewer for International Journal of Public Opinion Research Vetter has successfully secured and led multiple research projects funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry, Thyssen Foundation, and German Research Foundation (DFG). Her projects investigate citizen participation mechanisms, electoral behavior patterns, and local governance structures. While specific doctoral advisees aren't listed in the provided materials, her extensive teaching record across bachelor's and master's programs demonstrates significant mentorship of students through courses on political systems, research methods, and comparative politics. She coordinates the "Informelle Beteiligungsverfahren" (Informal Participation Procedures) database project and maintains active collaborations with international researchers through comparative studies of local governance. Her work connects academic research with practical governance challenges, particularly in the German federal context where municipalities navigate complex relationships between citizen participation, administrative practices, and political decision-making.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• EU Database Directive
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Johan Axhamn is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University’s Faculty of Law, specializing in intellectual property law. He holds an LL.D. in Intellectual Property Law and an LL.M. and MSc in Business and Economics. He teaches and researches broadly in IP law, with a focus on copyright, European law, and international trade agreements. Research Interests: EU Database Directive and sui generis database rights Copyright in the digital environment Intersection of IP law with competition law and fundamental rights Cross-border access models and Europeana initiatives His recent work includes a doctoral dissertation on database protection and policy reports for EuropeanaConnect. He has published a book on sui generis database rights and numerous scholarly articles. Professional Service: Sweden’s delegate to WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on IP and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore Former special adviser to the Swedish Ministry of Justice on copyright and enforcement Contributor to ACTA negotiations during Sweden’s EU Presidency He is a member of professional bodies such as the Swedish Copyright Society (ALAI), AIPPI, ATRIP, and the Swedish Network for European Legal Studies. He frequently speaks at international conferences on copyright and IP policy.