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Ginevra Castellano is a Professor in Intelligent Interactive Systems and Director of the Uppsala Social Robotics Lab at the Department of Information Technology of Uppsala University. Her research focuses on developing ethical and trustworthy human-robot interactions across education, healthcare, and transportation systems. Castellano's work explores critical dimensions of social robotics including robot ethics, autonomy, human oversight, gender fairness, transparency, trust, and relationship formation. She employs a dual approach combining computational skill development for robotic systems with rigorous human user evaluations to study acceptance and social consequences. Her interdisciplinary research bridges computer science, psychology, ethics, and social sciences. Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends toward trustworthy autonomous systems, with emphasis on human-robot trust measurement, socio-legal frameworks for robotics, gender considerations in design, and healthcare applications including perinatal depression screening. Her work demonstrates increasing attention to artificial awareness and human-centered design principles. Castellano has received significant recognition including the 10-Year Technical Impact Award at the ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (2019) and the Frontiers in Robotics and AI Outstanding Associate Editor Award (2021). As Principal Investigator, she has led multiple national and EU-funded projects on ethical human-robot interaction. Notably, from 2012-2016 she coordinated the EU FP7 EMOTE project developing educational robots for classroom environments. She currently serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Robotics and AI and ACM Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction, while actively contributing to the Swedish AI Society and ACM/IEEE Conference on Human-Robot Interaction Steering Committee. Castellano founded and directs the Uppsala Social Robotics Lab, which investigates how humans and robots can coexist and collaborate effectively while maintaining ethical standards and human values. The lab's research spans multiple application domains with particular focus on creating socially intelligent robotic systems that enhance human experiences while addressing critical societal questions.

• Social Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Robot Ethics
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Lars Rune Christensen is a Lecturer at the IT-University of Copenhagen specializing in Digitalisation, Democracy, and Governance within the REFLECT Technologies in Practice Center for Climate IT. He leads research on digital transformation for crisis-affected populations and marginalized communities in the Global South, with extensive fieldwork in Bangladesh and Jordan. Christensen also serves as Education Manager for the Master in IT Management program and previously headed the Technologies in Practice Research Group (2015-2018). Christensen earned his PhD in Human-centered computing from IT-University of Copenhagen (2010), following an MSc IT in Software Development from the same institution (2003) and a Baccalaureate in Social Anthropology and Ethnography from Aarhus University (1999). His formal pedagogical training includes the Higher Education Teaching and Teaching Practice Program for assistant professors and post docs. His research bridges digital technologies, anthropology, and ethnography, primarily published within Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW). Christensen has developed systematic frameworks for understanding how practitioners interact with digital artifacts in healthcare and public administration contexts. His work consistently addresses the challenges of implementing digital solutions in complex, resource-constrained environments with attention to cultural sensitivity, ethical considerations, and sustainable development. Christensen's recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in mental health interventions in humanitarian contexts, digital transformation of public administration with focus on AI and discretion, and participatory design approaches with marginalized communities. His work demonstrates how digital infrastructure can address inequality while navigating complex socio-technical challenges. Novo Nordisk Fonden: Syrian mHealth project (DKK 2,000,000) Novo Nordisk Fonden: Multiple Rohingya mHealth projects (DKK 1,750,000) Danish Innovation Fund: ECOKNOW e-government project (DKK 16,000,000) Inger Berthelsen Foundation: TRACE epilepsy treatment study (DKK 750,000) Christensen actively supervises PhD students, with five completed dissertations exploring topics including discretion in digital governance, digital healthcare in Sudan, and anthropological studies of artificial life. He serves on the advisory board for the CSCW Journal and has held numerous program committee roles for major international conferences. His academic service includes leadership in the Technologies in Practice research group and organizational roles in multiple international workshops focused on healthcare infrastructure and cooperative work. His research is organized around understanding how digital transformation can support innovation and sustainable development to end poverty and inequality for vulnerable populations, with particular emphasis on citizen-centered approaches to public service delivery.

• Digital Technologies in Work Practice
• Digital Health
• Global Health
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Prof. Dr. Ivana Ogrizek Biškupić serves as a full professor at University of Algebra since 2023, specializing in information and communication sciences. Previously, she held associate professor (2018) and assistant professor (2011) positions at University of Zagreb. With over twenty years of teaching experience across eight higher education institutions, she is recognized for pioneering work in educational technology and instructional design, particularly in digital curriculum development and learning management systems integration. Her research portfolio centers on educational technology innovation , AI-driven instructional design , and curriculum development for Croatian Qualifications Framework levels 6-7. Key projects involve generative AI applications in education, cybersecurity training through simulated phishing attacks, and STEM competence enhancement via video game development. Her methodology emphasizes comparative analysis across European educational contexts and practical implementation of digital transformation blueprints. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) AI integration in educational settings (40% of output), particularly generative tools for personalized learning; (2) cybersecurity education through experiential methods like simulated attacks; and (3) cross-disciplinary skill development examining teaching modes' impact on entrepreneurial and computational thinking. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation in European higher education contexts. Prof. Ogrizek Biškupić has received multiple institutional awards for exceptional student mentorship and teaching quality, though specific award titles are not documented in public sources. Her pedagogical excellence has been formally recognized across multiple institutions where she has taught. She actively leads international research initiatives including Tempus, Erasmus+, HRZZ, and CROQF ESF projects focused on curriculum redesign and digital educational content development. As an external associate of the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes and EACEA, she contributes to European educational policy while serving on conference organizing committees and as a journal reviewer. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained success in securing competitive funding for digital education innovation.

• Educational Technology
• Instructional Design
• Learning Management Systems
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Professor Nick Rosser holds a faculty position in the Department of Geography at Durham University and serves as a Fellow and Management Board Member of the Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience. His academic role focuses on advancing geohazard research through interdisciplinary collaboration and field-based investigations. His research centers on material deformation characteristics in rockfalls and landslides, with specific expertise in: Earthquake-triggered landsliding dynamics 3D terrestrial time-series monitoring techniques Rock coast evolution processes Landslide risk management frameworks Employing both laboratory experiments and field data collection, his work develops theoretical models to predict slope failure mechanisms while maintaining strong end-user relevance for disaster risk reduction. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a strategic focus on Himalayan landslide systems, utilizing satellite imagery and machine learning for hazard detection. Key trends include automated monitoring of slow-moving landslides via Sentinel-2, national-scale susceptibility mapping in Nepal, and analysis of cascading hazards following major earthquakes. His group pioneered hypergraph modeling for multi-hazard interactions and demonstrated weak correlations between building damage and fatality rates in landslides. Professor Rosser actively supervises PhD candidates Ian Pawlby and Sophie Kenmare while leading major research initiatives. He directs the Coastal Behaviour and Rates of Activity (COBRA) collaboration with ICL Fertilizers (UK) Ltd, investigating coastal cliff evolution in North Yorkshire. Additionally, he heads a DFID-Nepal funded project assessing landslide risk evolution in post-Gorkha earthquake regions through partnership with the National Society for Earthquake Technology in Kathmandu. His research operations are coordinated through the Institute of Hazard, Risk & Resilience, where he contributes to interdisciplinary disaster resilience strategies. Current projects integrate terrestrial laser scanning, satellite remote sensing, and community engagement methodologies to address complex geohazard challenges across multiple continents.

• Landslide Hazard and Risk
• Rock Slope Failure
• 3D Terrestrial Monitoring
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Katie Chamberlain Kritikos serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences (iSchool) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she contributes to the academic mission through teaching and research. Her interdisciplinary background bridges legal studies and information science, positioning her at the intersection of policy, ethics, and technological change in library contexts. Her educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Library and Information Science and a Juris Doctor, both earned at the University of Illinois. This dual expertise informs her critical examination of how legal frameworks interact with information practices in contemporary society. Dr. Kritikos's research program centers on the volatile nexus of information ethics, free speech, privacy, and social justice within library ecosystems. She investigates how librarians navigate ethical dilemmas when digital technologies challenge traditional professional values, particularly regarding the right to be forgotten, cloud service privacy, and intellectual freedom in polarized environments. Her work consistently argues for moving beyond neutrality toward justice-oriented frameworks that address systemic inequities in information access and representation. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on social justice imperatives within information ethics, with recent work examining how libraries can reconcile free speech commitments with equity goals. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity across legal analysis, policy critique, and exploratory case studies of library technology implementations, establishing her as a significant voice in evolving professional discourse. Her teaching excellence has been formally recognized through multiple institutional awards: Teacher Ranked as Excellent (Fall 2020) Teacher Ranked as Excellent (Spring 2021) Teacher Ranked as Excellent (Fall 2021) Teacher Ranked as Excellent (Spring 2022) No formal advising relationships or research grants are documented in available sources, though her editorial work on special journal issues demonstrates scholarly leadership. Her presentations at international venues like the Information Ethics Roundtable indicate active engagement with global professional communities despite the absence of dedicated laboratory or research team affiliations.

• Information policy
• Information ethics
• Free speech
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Joakim Karlsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Technology and Communication, Østfold University College. His work focuses on designing digital media technologies to support communication, learning, and collaboration through transmedia storytelling, co-design practices, and virtual simulations. He combines academic research with practical applications in journalism innovation, archaeological communication, and educational technology. Current research interests: Transmedia documentary production, co-design methodologies, virtual simulations in healthcare training, and digital society ethics Key projects: CACOV pandemic remote care study, pARTiciPED cultural schoolbag collaboration (20M NOK grant), Making History Together archaeological media project Collaboration networks: Nordic institutions, international academia (University of Copenhagen, NTNU), cultural organizations, and healthcare providers Scientific Recognition: 2020 - 20M NOK grant from Research Council of Norway 2017 - Digital Creativity publication on prototype dance methodology His publications span computer-human interaction journals, educational technology conferences, and cultural communication studies, with recent emphasis on ethical design fictions for smart cities and cross-sectorial collaboration frameworks.

• Digital Media Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Transmedia Storytelling
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Zenghu Chang is Full Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa , and inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair in Attosecond X-ray Photonics (2024–present). Previously he held named chairs at the University of Central Florida (Trustee Chair, Pegasus Professor) and Kansas State University (Ernest & Lillian Chapin Professor), and served as founding director of the Institute for the Frontier of Attosecond Science and Technology. An elected Fellow of both the American Physical Society and Optica (formerly OSA), he is internationally recognized for developing tabletop attosecond X-ray sources spanning the soft-to-tender X-ray range. Education: PhD, Optics – Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988) MSc, Electron and Ion Physics – Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1985) B.E., Electrical Engineering – Xi’an Jiaotong University (1982) Dr. Chang’s research program centers on attosecond light sources , pushing the frontiers of time resolution to the sub-femtosecond regime. His team builds tabletop keV attosecond X-ray sources based on high-harmonic generation driven by state-of-the-art mid-infrared OPCPA systems. These sources enable real-time observation of electron dynamics in atoms, molecules, and solids, with direct applications to quantum materials, solar-energy conversion, and ultrafast chemistry. Recent work focuses on waveform-controlled mid-IR lasers , plasmon-enhanced harmonic generation , and cryogenically cooled Fe:ZnSe amplifiers , delivering few-cycle, multi-millijoule pulses at 2–5 µm. These advances are critical for scaling attosecond photon flux into the water-window spectral region (280–530 eV), thereby allowing element-specific attosecond spectroscopy of every atom in the periodic table. Scientific Awards & Honors: Canada Excellence Research Chair in Attosecond X-ray Photonics (2024) University Trustee Chair, University of Central Florida Pegasus Professor, University of Central Florida Distinguished Professor, University of Central Florida Ernest & Lillian Chapin Professor, Kansas State University (2009) Fellow, American Physical Society Fellow, Optical Society of America (Optica) Research Environment & Funding: Dr. Chang leads a major collaborative program supported by the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program, providing up to CAD 8 M over seven years. His laboratory at 25 Templeton Street, Ottawa, houses custom-built mid-IR OPCPA systems, cryogenic amplifiers, attosecond beamlines, and pump-probe spectroscopy end-stations. The group actively partners with national facilities and international synchrotron/free-electron-laser centers to transition tabletop attosecond sources into user facilities for materials science and chemical physics. Laboratory & Team: The Attosecond X-ray Photonics Laboratory operates in the Advanced Research Complex (ARC 537) at the University of Ottawa. The team includes post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and technical staff specializing in ultrafast laser engineering, nonlinear optics, attosecond metrology, and X-ray spectroscopy.

• Attosecond science
• X-ray photonics
• High-harmonic generation
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Håkan Johansson is a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY) at Linköping University, Sweden, affiliated with the Division of Communication Systems (KS). This division conducts research and education in communications engineering, statistical signal processing, and network science, emphasizing strong industrial collaborations and practical research applications. His research spans Signal Processing , Communications Engineering , and Digital Filter Design , focusing on low-complexity and reconfigurable solutions for communication systems. Key areas include power amplifier linearization, advanced sampling techniques, and equalization algorithms for 5G/6G and massive MIMO systems, with strong emphasis on implementation efficiency and real-world applicability. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated effort on energy-efficient signal processing for next-generation wireless infrastructure. Dominant themes include linearization of power amplifiers in multi-antenna systems, reconstruction of complex signals from nonuniform sampling, and machine learning integration for UAV communications, reflecting industry-driven priorities for 6G development. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Professor Johansson operates within a robust research ecosystem at ISY, supervising PhD students in the Communication Systems division alongside colleagues like Erik G. Larsson (Head of Division). While specific grant details are absent, his extensive publication record indicates sustained funding for high-impact telecommunications research. He contributes to Linköping University's Communication Systems division, a collaborative hub bridging theoretical signal processing with industrial applications. The team specializes in end-to-end communication solutions from algorithm design to hardware implementation, maintaining strong ties with Sweden's telecommunications sector for rapid technology transfer.

• Signal Processing
• Communications Engineering
• Digital Filter Design
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Claire Kydonaki is a Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Health and Social Care, Department of Nursing. She serves as a link lecturer in acute clinical settings and personal tutor to undergraduate nursing students while supervising Master's and PhD research degrees. Her professional affiliations include the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the British Association of Critical Care Nurses. Dr. Kydonaki's research focuses on optimizing critical care recovery through three interconnected strands: (1) discontinuation from mechanical ventilation and clinical decision-making strategies, (2) sedation quality improvement impacting patient outcomes, and (3) developing Patient and Family Centred Care models in ICU. Her work examines nurses' decision-making processes and psychological outcomes for critical illness survivors and their families. Her recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in sedation management (A2B TRIAL), antibiotic stewardship through digital tools (DARTT), and post-ICU recovery pathways. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on critical care transitions, implementation science, and patient-centered interventions using mixed-methods approaches including systematic reviews, clinical trials, and qualitative explorations. Dr. Kydonaki has secured significant research funding including the A2B TRIAL (2018-2021) investigating alpha-2 agonists for sedation, and the CONNECT study (2017) evaluating post-ICU counseling. Her research outputs span 32 publications (2010-2025) across journals like Journal of the American Medical Association , BMJ Open , and Intensive Care Medicine . Her educational innovations include virtual reality sepsis simulations and global collaborative teaching on root cause analysis. With over 10 years of critical care nursing experience across Greek and Scottish cardiothoracic, trauma, and medical-surgical ICUs, she bridges clinical practice with academic research to improve critical care delivery and recovery outcomes.

• Critical Care Nursing
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Sedation Management
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Rita Tavares de Sousa is a Portuguese educational researcher with dual appointments as a Contracted Researcher at Universidade Católica Portuguesa's School of Education and Psychology (2024–current) and Invited Assistant Professor at Universidade do Porto. Holding a European PhD in Educational Sciences (2021) focused on research-teaching integration in teacher education, she has participated in international mobilities at the University of Cumbria and Universidade Rio de Janeiro. Her research community IDEAFor (which she coordinates) and affiliation with OBVIE highlight her engagement with teacher identity, intergenerational dialogue, and educational innovation. PhD in Educational Sciences (2021), Universidade do Porto Mestrado Integrado (2009), Universidade do Porto Licenciatura (2008), Universidade do Porto Her research focuses on teacher professional development , intergenerational education , and ICT applications for vulnerable populations, particularly aging societies. Current projects include BRIDGE (intergenerational teacher development) and MIIT (teacher education internationalization). She also contributes to ambient assisted living research through the ActiveAdvice platform. Recent publications reveal trends in teacher education reform , digital education , and support systems for caregivers . These works employ biographical-narrative methodologies and cross-national comparisons across Portugal, England, and Brazil. 2023 Prémio Práticas Pedagógicas Inovadoras, Universidade do Porto 2014 FCT PhD Scholarship recipient Active in academic leadership, she coordinates IDEAFor, participates in the European Education Policy Network , and serves on scientific committees for conferences like ECER and ATEE. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on intergenerational education , teacher supervision , and research methodologies at master's and bachelor's levels.

• Teacher Education
• Professional Development in Higher Education
• Research-Teaching Nexus
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Junghwan Rhee is a Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Cybersecurity Leaders, Education, and Research (CLEAR) and Assistant Director of the Center for Research and Education in Interdisciplinary Computation (CREIC). Previously, he spent nine years as a senior researcher and security team lead at NEC Laboratories America. Ph.D. in Computer Science from Purdue University (2011) M.S. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin (2005) B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Korea University, Seoul, South Korea (2003) Dr. Rhee's research focuses on System Security and Reliability, tackling challenges in System Diagnosis, End-host Security, and System Provenance through program analysis, runtime systems, operating systems, and increasingly AI techniques. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical applications in enterprise environments, IoT, and cyber-physical systems. He has developed innovative approaches for malware detection, system provenance analysis, and security diagnostics that have been adopted in both academic and industry settings. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward applying machine learning to traditional security problems, with significant work in autonomous vehicle security, embedded systems security, and enterprise threat detection. His research consistently appears in top-tier security venues including IEEE S&P, NDSS, and USENIX Security, demonstrating both technical depth and practical relevance to real-world security challenges. Dr. Rhee has received several prestigious awards including the 2017 and 2015 Business Contribution Awards from NEC Laboratories America and the 2016 CEATEC Award. 2017 Business Contribution Award. NEC Laboratories America, January 2018 2016 CEATEC Award, October 2016 2015 Business Contribution Award. NEC Laboratories America, April 2015 He actively mentors students through research assistantships and has developed a strong cybersecurity program at UCO, including courses that align with industry certifications like CompTIA CySA+, Pentest+, and Security+. Dr. Rhee serves on program committees for major security conferences including NDSS, ESORICS, and ACM ASIACCS, where he has held leadership roles such as Technical Program Chair for SERA conferences. As Director of CLEAR, Dr. Rhee leads initiatives that integrate cybersecurity education, research, and workforce development, creating hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for real-world security challenges.

• System Security
• System Reliability
• System Diagnosis
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Dr. Ljerka Jukić Matić is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Mathematics and Informatics , Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek . As Head of the Geometry and Mathematics Education Group , her work focuses on: Teacher professional development Digital game-based learning (DGBL) Curriculum resource design and utilization Her recent publications examine: Non-routine task approaches in undergraduate mathematics Constructionist DGBL implementation challenges Longitudinal curriculum material interactions Systematic reviews of teacher professional development Research trends in her 15 most recent articles highlight: Integration of DGBL in secondary mathematics Teacher-student-textbook dynamics Cross-cultural comparisons of mathematical concepts Assessment of conceptual vs procedural knowledge retention She employs mixed-methods research designs, combining: Longitudinal case studies Triangulated data collection Frameworks like curricular noticing and Ref*AER Her work contributes to understanding: Mathematics teacher design capacity Textbook's role in educational reform Implementation of creativity-fostering tasks Remote education challenges during the pandemic

• Professional development of mathematics teachers
• Digital game-based learning (DGBL)
• Curriculum resources and task design
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Gerson Sunyé is an Associate Professor at Nantes University, where he teaches topics related to Software Engineering. He is a member of the Naomod research group within the LS2N research laboratory, focusing on Model-Based Engineering (MDE) techniques applied to software engineering problems, particularly in testing distributed systems. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications through the Atlanmod open-source platform developed within the Eclipse Community. His primary research interests span Model-Based Engineering, Software Testing, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, and Domain-Specific Languages. He investigates how rigorous application of models can improve software engineering practices, focusing on model merging, conflict resolution, and large-scale model management. His work particularly emphasizes executable DSLs, model views, and testing methodologies for complex systems. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a strong trend toward integrating AI techniques with model management, particularly using machine learning for inter-model relations and reinforcement learning for conflict resolution. His work continues to evolve from foundational model management toward more applied contexts including low-code development platforms, energy-aware computing, and large language model integration for software engineering tasks. Dr. Sunyé actively collaborates with numerous researchers including Jean-Marie Mottu, Massimo Tisi, and Erwan Bousse. His research has been supported by European projects including Heterogeneous and Distributed Services for the Future Computing Continuum and Training the Next Generation of Experts in Scalable Low-Code Engineering Platforms. He leads research within the Naomod group at LS2N, which develops the Atlanmod platform for model-based engineering. The group focuses on practical applications of MDE in industrial contexts, particularly addressing scalability challenges in model management and the integration of model-based techniques with modern software development practices including cloud computing and low-code platforms.

• Model-Based Engineering
• Software Testing
• Distributed Systems
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Katharina Burger is an Associate Professor in Major Infrastructure Delivery at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London (UCL). She serves as Deputy Director of the MBA in Major Infrastructure Delivery program and coordinates modules on Infrastructure, Policy & Economics and Structuring Governance & Assurance. Her academic career includes previous research leadership roles at the University of Bristol where she co-led the SPICE research theme on sustainable production & consumption and the Cabot Institute City Futures theme. Dr. Burger holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Bristol and a qualification in Programme and Project Management from the University of Warwick. Prior to academia, she gained industry experience in Risk and Value Management of railway engineering projects and completed a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Leeds and a medical device manufacturer. Her research focuses on behavioral aspects of socio-technical transitions in smart and sustainable infrastructure development. She investigates how people make decisions in groups to address complex urban challenges like equitable development and sustainability transitions. Key research areas include behavioral decision making, city futures, project management, and urban mobility systems. Dr. Burger employs interdisciplinary approaches integrating operational research, social science theories, and practice-based perspectives to tackle infrastructure challenges, with increasing emphasis on digital technologies and behavioral insights in sustainable infrastructure contexts. Analysis of Dr. Burger's publication record reveals a strong trajectory in sustainable urban development, particularly transportation systems. Her work combines behavioral operational research with socio-technical perspectives to address infrastructure challenges. Key themes include governance models for equitable mobility, Sustainable Development Goals implementation in city planning, and behavioral aspects of rail commuting. Her research increasingly integrates virtual reality applications and privacy-enhancing technologies with traditional infrastructure planning approaches. FHEA Higher Education Academy (HEA) MAPM Association for Project Management (APM) Dr. Burger actively supervises PhD students in her research areas and has secured funding from prestigious organizations including the British Academy for the TIPTOP project on sustainable transport systems and the Royal Academy of Engineering for the Empowering Putumayo project in Colombia. Her enterprise engagement includes a knowledge co-creation project with the West of England Combined Authority supporting green, digital, and inclusive growth for regional SMEs. She regularly participates in academic conferences as a speaker and organizer, presenting on topics ranging from sustainability transitions to privacy-enhancing technology futures. Dr. Burger collaborates extensively with research teams across institutions on city futures and sustainable infrastructure projects. Her current work involves partnerships with metropolitan areas across the UK and Europe on sustainable mobility systems, as well as international collaborations in Colombia addressing energy needs in healthcare and education sectors through renewable energy solutions.

• Behavioral Decision Making
• Socio-technical Transitions
• Smart Infrastructure Development
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Heather Cooke is an Adjunct Professor at the UBC Nursing within the Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia. Her work focuses on dementia care, long-term care facilities, and the impact of workplace dynamics on care delivery. She has extensively studied family involvement in care settings, environmental design for dementia patients, and workplace incivility among care staff. Education: BA from University of Calgary (1994), Diploma in Gerontology from Simon Fraser University (2003) Her research explores the intersection of organizational behavior, physical environments, and ethical caregiving practices. Recent publications address pandemic-induced disruptions in care continuity, caregiver stress, and evidence-based facility design. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her collaborative work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to improving care quality. Key Themes: Person-centered dementia care, family-staff collaboration, workplace culture in LTC, environmental psychology, caregiving ethics

• Gerontology
• Dementia Care
• Long-Term Care Facilities
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