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Volker BöderView profile

Professor

• Geodesy
• Hydrography
• GPS Technology
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Volker Böder was a Professor of Practical Geodesy and Hydrography at the Department of Geomatics at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU), serving from 2006 until his tragic death in 2012. His academic journey included a Diplom in Surveying Engineering from Leibniz University Hannover (1994), a PhD in Geodesy (2002), and extensive professional experience in hydrographic positioning and sensor integration. He specialized in precision GPS applications, multi-sensor systems for hydrographic surveys, and international educational initiatives like the VASSIVIERE Erasmus program. His research focused on optimizing hydrographic sensor networks, real-time positioning, and integrating terrestrial LiDAR with underwater systems. He held leadership roles at HCU, including heading the Hydrography department and serving on academic committees. Böder was also actively involved in professional societies such as the German Hydrographic Society and the German Society for Surveying. His legacy includes pioneering work in sensor fusion for marine environments and contributions to certified hydrographic education programs. Education: Diplom in Surveying Engineering (1994), Leibniz University Hannover PhD in Geodesy (2002), Leibniz University Hannover Research Interests: Precision positioning, hydrographic multi-sensor systems, GPS/INS integration, international survey education, and marine geomatics. Awards: Best Presentation Awards at ION GPS conferences (2001 and 2000). Administration: Led HCU's Hydrography unit, chaired examination committees, and contributed to curriculum reforms. His untimely passing in 2012 left a significant void in hydrographic research and academia, with colleagues mourning his dedication and expertise.

Michele PigliucciView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Geography
• Geopolitics
• Territorial Cohesion
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Michele Pigliucci is an Associate Professor of Economic and Political Geography (M-GGR/02) at Link Campus University in Rome. He serves as Rector's Delegate for European Relations and Territorial and Cultural Heritage Policies since 2023, and as an expert in the 'Struttura di missione ZES' under Italy's Ministry of European Affairs since 2024. He holds a PhD in Culture and Territory from the University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' (2014), where he secured five research grants and briefly taught GIS Cartography and European Territorial Planning. He has also been an adjunct professor of Geography and Tourism at the University of Sassari and teaches at eCampus University. His research focuses on geopolitics (European, Balkan, and Slavic regions), territorial cohesion, regional development (especially Southern Italy and port systems), and the History of Geographical Thought. He contributes to the Foundation Ugo Spirito e Renzo De Felice, directing it from 2018–2020 and serving on the editorial board of its journal. His work integrates spatial analysis tools like GIS with policy evaluation frameworks (e.g., STeMA-TIA 3.0), addressing topics such as Special Economic Zones, cultural heritage valorization (e.g., ADAMO Project), and the EU's geopolitical role. Notable contributions include analyzing the geopolitical implications of the Ukrainian conflict, territorial impact assessments of EU cohesion policies, and the interplay between COP21 goals and food security in the EU. He has participated in major European projects (ESPON, Erasmus+, ENPI CBC MED) and authored monographs and articles on geopolitical theory and regional development strategies. He received the National scientific qualification for second-rank professor in Geography (sector 11/B1) in 2020 and won a prestigious European selection for economic geography research. His recent work emphasizes sustainable tourism, metropolitan urban planning (e.g., Rome's development), and the innovative application of technology to cultural heritage conservation.

• Organizational Behavior
• Experimental Economics
• Entrepreneurship
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Alessandro Rossi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Trento, Italy. He holds roles including Rector’s Delegate for Support to the Productive System and coordinates doctoral programs in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. He earned a Laurea in Business Economics from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (1995), a PhD in Organization and Management of Enterprises from the University of Udine (2000), and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Trento (2000-2002). His research focuses on organizational processes in knowledge-intensive sectors, particularly software industries, using experimental and computational methods. Key interests include innovation, decision-making, and open-source ecosystems. He leads projects funded by EU initiatives (e.g., Communia Network, LiquidPublication) and national grants (MIUR-PRIN, COFIN). He teaches courses such as Start-Up Lab, Managerial Decision Models, and Innovation in Local Manufacturing Systems. As an advisor, he supervised 98 theses (69 bachelor’s, 29 master’s). Awards include HICSS-43 Best Paper Nomination (2010) and a 2001 Young Researchers Grant. Key Roles: Doctoral Program Coordinator, Erasmus Program Coordinator, Open Innovation Researcher Research Projects: LiquidPublication (FP7), Designing Complex Artifacts (MIUR-PRIN), Open Source Software Networks Professional Engagements: Program Committee Member (Wikisym, EURAM), Scientific Board (Open Culture Conferences) His work bridges theoretical economics with empirical studies, emphasizing organizational design and open innovation dynamics.

Nicolás MontesView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainability Education
• Robotics in Education
• Artistic Creativity in Urban Design
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Dr. Nicolás Montes is a lecturer at Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera (CEU UCH), specializing in integrating robotics and artistic creativity into sustainability education. He leads the European project DART4City, co-funded by Erasmus+, aimed at designing innovative sustainability education programs for primary and secondary schools across Europe. His work emphasizes using robotic platforms to foster student engagement in envisioning sustainable urban futures, addressing themes like multiculturalism and social integration. Dr. Montes currently serves as guest editor for a special issue of the journal Sustainability , focusing on global research into robotics applications in education. The project’s interdisciplinary approach combines technology, art, and education to reimagine city design through creative and sustainable methodologies. His contributions include collaborative initiatives with CEU schools and international partners in Italy and Cyprus. Professional activities highlight grant-funded research (e.g., DART4City) and editorial work advancing robotics’ role in pedagogy. No formal academic awards or student advising records are explicitly noted in the provided text.

Alessandro LanteriView profile

Professor

• Strategic Management
• Innovation Management
• Artificial Intelligence
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Alessandro Lanteri is a Professor of Strategy and Innovation at ESCP Business School’s Turin Campus. He specializes in emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and strategic agility in turbulent environments. He collaborates globally with multinationals, governments, startups, and family businesses. His research focuses on innovation, social impact, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Lanteri holds a Master’s from Bocconi University and a PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Education: PhD in Philosophy and Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam Master in Economics, Bocconi University Research Interests: Lanteri’s work bridges strategic management and technological innovation. He explores AI ethics, blockchain applications for social good, metaverse economics, and corporate adaptability in hyper-transformational environments. His book *CLEVER* (2019) details strategic drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Publications: Over 50 articles in journals like *Journal of Business Ethics* and *Philosophical Studies*, plus books on fintech, social innovation, and strategic foresight. His 2025 research highlights blockchain’s role in crypto philanthropy and the metaverse’s economic/environmental impact. Teaching & Outreach: Teaches executive programs at Saïd Business School (Oxford) and London Business School. Active in global forums like the World Economic Forum and Forbes.

• History of Spanish Television
• Digital Advertising Strategies
• Transmedia Narratives
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Elvira Canós Cerdá is a Professor and Deputy Dean of the Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual at CEU Cardenal Herrera University. She holds a PhD in Audiovisual Communication and has over 23 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration in Communication, Advertising, and Journalism. Her research focuses on Spanish television history (particularly under Francoism), digital advertising strategies, and transmedia narratives. As Principal Investigator of the IIACO project, she explores AI's role in content creation and analysis. She has led multiple funded projects like 'Rock&Love' studying brand creativity in the digital age. Her academic leadership includes roles such as Coordinator of the Audiovisual Production Center (2017–2022), Secretary of the Luis Berlanga Research Chair, and Director of the 'Creación de Contenidos Audiovisuales Online' program. She has received the Ángel Herrera Teaching Excellence Award (2020–2021) and three innovation awards. Her work combines qualitative methodologies like content analysis with case studies from TV archives, social media, and advertising campaigns. Her research outputs include articles in top journals like Historia y Comunicación Social (Q1 SJR), Revista Latina de Comunicación Social, and Opción. Notable works analyze TVE's 1960s–70s series, Red Bull's digital strategies, and transmedia approaches in advertising. She has also published book chapters on Spanish TV programming history, emphasizing cultural and political contexts. As an educator, she prioritizes teamwork and practical learning, implementing projects like 'Audiovisual Community Learning' (2014) and a transmedia campaign using women's sports (2018–2020). She actively contributes to academic governance through roles in Erasmus+ projects and the Proyecta Audiovisual Contest since 2004.

• Financial Management
• Research Evaluation
• Social Entrepreneurship
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Prof. Martina Arabadzhieva is a Chief Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University "Kliment Ohridski". She holds a PhD in financial management of higher education institutions within European quality assurance frameworks. Her research focuses on financial resource allocation in academia, research evaluation systems, social entrepreneurship, and youth unemployment solutions. She previously served as an R2 researcher (2019–2021) and contributed to models adopted by Bulgaria's Ministry of Education. Education: PhD in Economics from Sofia University Professional Experience: Consultant in scientific journals, tax advisor at KPMG Bulgaria, HR assessment specialist in secondary education Project Work: EU programs (Erasmus+, Horizon 2020, Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions, COST), national projects focusing on education and science Her research interests bridge academia and policy, addressing issues like sustainable development strategies in Bulgarian companies, social economy institutional reforms, and youth unemployment trends in Eastern Europe. She actively participates in international networks like the AESIS Network for Societal Impact of Science. Publications span indexed journals, emphasizing topics such as social cooperatives' economic role, academic spin-offs' global impact, and the efficacy of research evaluation frameworks in Bulgaria. Her work intersects economic policy, social innovation, and institutional change. Grants and collaborations involve coordinating EU-funded projects, managing stakeholder networks (public, private, academic, civil society), and advancing Bulgaria's alignment with EU educational and research agendas. Labs/Teams: Member of the AESIS Network Contact: m.arabadzhieva@feb.uni-sofia.bg

Karl McLaughlinView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Golden Age Spanish Literature
• Translation and Interpreting Studies
• Legal Interpreting
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Dr Karl McLaughlin is a Senior Lecturer in Spanish (Translation and Interpreting) at Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD from the University of Bradford (2010), a BA in French/Spanish from Queen’s University Belfast (1983), and European Commission interpreter training (1987). His dual career combines academia with professional interpreting/translation work accredited by the European Parliament and Commission. Research Expertise: 17th-century Spanish female author Catalina Clara Ramírez de Guzmán, legal interpreting quality, sport-politics intersections, and Tenerife Carnival satirical songs. His research directly influenced historical corrections in Llerena, Spain regarding a literary statue's biographical details. Teaching Roles: Leads postgraduate/undergraduate courses in translation/interpreting across UK/European universities. Formerly coordinated Erasmus outbound programs and served as departmental admissions/marketing lead. Professional Roles: Active freelance interpreter for EU institutions, chartered linguist, and magistrate in Greater Manchester. Also serves on editorial boards for The Linguist and Bara Bara Comunicación. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to BBC, Sky News, and Spanish national media on topics like Barcelona terrorism, Brexit impacts, and Spain's tourism policies. Appears as football pundit on Spanish TV's Estudio Estadio .

Ffion EvansView profile

Associate Professor

• Children's Rights and Participation
• Digital Rights and Inclusion
• Care Experience
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Ffion Evans is a Reader in Social Work Education and Deputy Faculty Director of Education for Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University, based in the Department of Social Care and Social Work within the Faculty of Health and Education. A Registered Social Worker (SW77036) with over 15 years of children's social work experience, she champions inclusive education, structural inequality reduction, and innovative pedagogical approaches grounded in relational and compassionate practice. Her academic qualifications include: Senior Fellow of Advance HE (2022) PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (2018) Post Qualifying Award in Social Work, Salford University (2003) PG Diploma in Social Work, Manchester Metropolitan University (2000) Masters in Social Work, Manchester Metropolitan University (2000) BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Film and TV), Edinburgh College of Art (1996) Dr. Evans' research centers on digital rights for care-experienced youth, children's participation under professional surveillance, and post-digital inclusion. She employs participatory and creative methodologies to explore community building, urban diversities, and critical social work theory, with strong emphasis on fostering environments of belonging and mattering for students and staff through collaborative learning frameworks. Her recent publications reveal consistent focus on digital rights advocacy during pandemic disruptions, interprofessional education innovations, and creative participation strategies in child and family social work. These works demonstrate evolving trends toward technology-integrated practice, trauma-informed approaches in digital spaces, and systemic critiques of surveillance in care systems. Academic recognition includes: Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (2022) Dr. Evans supervises doctoral research including Sarah Dennis' project on family wellbeing in child protection cases. Her grant portfolio features: MMU-funded PhD Study (2022) on care-experienced youth digital rights Erasmus+ grant (2019-2022) for Urban Diversities exchange program Health Education England projects on inter-professional virtual communities and Schwartz Rounds implementation She serves as External Examiner for University of Plymouth and University of East London social work programs while actively facilitating Schwartz Rounds at MMU to promote reflective practice cultures. As a community youth project trustee and trained Schwartz Rounds facilitator, Dr. Evans integrates practice innovation with community engagement, emphasizing student voice, care-experienced student support, and digital pastoral care frameworks across her institutional leadership roles.

• Electrical Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power Electronics
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Milutin Jovanovic is a Reader in Power Engineering at Northumbria University's Faculty of Engineering and Environment. Previously, he served as a Senior Lecturer at the same institution and held roles at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Newcastle, Australia. He holds a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Newcastle (1997), alongside earlier degrees from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. His expertise spans electrical machines/drives, renewable energy systems, and wind energy conversion, with a focus on sensorless control and grid integration. Education: BEng (Electrical Engineering), University of Belgrade, 1987 MEng (Electrical Engineering), University of Belgrade, 1991 PhD (Electrical Engineering), University of Newcastle, Australia, 1997 Research Interests: Dr. Jovanovic's work emphasizes advanced control strategies for electrical machines, particularly doubly-fed reluctance generators (BDFRG) and wind energy systems. His research includes sensorless operation, parameter-independent control, grid fault mitigation, and multiport/multi-phase energy conversion systems. He has collaborated internationally, including through ERASMUS teaching programs in France and across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Teaching & Collaboration: He teaches power engineering subjects at undergraduate/postgraduate levels and has delivered invited lectures globally. Current projects include optimizing multiport systems and wind turbine control. His work is published in leading journals like IEEE Transactions and International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. Advising & Grants: Supervised Samuel Obi’s PhD on grid-connected doubly-fed wind generators. Collaborated on projects such as the 'Lingusitics Course' (2020) via Northumbria's research partnerships.

Alessandra Cecilia JACOMUZZIView profile

Researcher

• General Psychology
• Cognitive Sciences
• Consumer Neuroscience
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Alessandra Cecilia JACOMUZZI is a full-time University Researcher at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds key roles as Coordinator of the University Psychological Counselling Service (SCPA) and Department Delegate for Student Services and Orientation. Her primary research areas include cognitive sciences, consumer neuroscience, and the psychological aspects of food sustainability and medical perception. She teaches courses such as General Psychology and Foundations of Cognitive Sciences. Professional service includes roles as delegate for disability support initiatives (2015–2020) and sustainability at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage (2012–2017). She is affiliated with the Ca' Foscari Foundation’s Center for Sustainability (C4S) and serves on editorial boards for journals like *The Journal for the Philosophy of Language, Mind and the Arts* and *Frontiers in Computer Science*. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary topics such as human-machine communication, vaccine effectiveness perception, and the ethics of edible insects as food. She has led projects funded by the EU (ERASMUS+) and Italian Ministry of Education (PRISMA initiative). Professional memberships include the Italian Psychology Association (experimental section), the agrifood lab at Ca' Foscari, and the scientific committee for a neuromarketing master’s program at IULM University in Milan.

• Mathematics Education
• Critical Mathematics Education
• Social and Political Dimensions of Education
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David Kollosche is a full Professor at the University of Klagenfurt's Faculty of Technical Sciences, leading the Institute for Mathematics Education. He holds key administrative roles including membership in the Curricular Commission for Teaching, Faculty Conference, and Doctoral Advisory Board (Dr. rer. nat.). His research focuses on critical mathematics education, socio-political dimensions of education, and inclusive pedagogy. Kollosche actively engages in interdisciplinary projects such as 'NoFakeFacts!' promoting media literacy and 'Medien für alle!' examining public broadcasting challenges. He supervises projects on mathematics didactics, teacher education, and societal impacts of mathematics. With extensive publications (over 35,000 entries), he explores topics like gender equity in STEM, auto-exclusion from mathematics, and the social functions of school curricula. His work bridges educational theory with societal critique, emphasizing mathematics' role in democracy and citizenship. Education background not explicitly stated but implied through academic rank and research output. Advises on doctoral programs and chairs institute-level initiatives. Engages in national and international collaborations through Erasmus+ programs and Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) funded projects. Ongoing work includes analyzing teaching materials for multilingual classrooms and evaluating mobile phone bans in schools. Labs/teams include the Institute for Mathematics Education's research groups focusing on critical didactics and socio-cultural aspects of learning.

Heather MacRaeView profile

Associate Professor

• European Union Politics
• Gender Politics

Heather MacRae is Associate Professor in York University's Department of Politics, specializing in European Union governance and gender politics. She held a Jean Monnet Chair (2014-2016) under the EU's Erasmus+ programme and currently directs a SSHRC-funded project examining gender mainstreaming during political crises. Her research investigates institutional mechanisms affecting gender policy visibility within EU structures, particularly during periods of economic and migration-related challenges. She maintains active scholarly networks through conference participation and research collaborations. She credits Carleton University's graduate programs for developing her analytical frameworks and fostering enduring academic connections. Her work exemplifies integration of critical theory with empirical policy analysis in comparative politics.

• Assyriology
• Epigraphy
• Ancient History
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Paola Corò is an Associate Professor in Assyriology at the Department of Humanities , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . Her institutional email is coropa@unive.it , and she is based at the Malcanton Marcorà campus. Specializes in Hellenistic Babylonian texts from Uruk Focuses on epigraphy , digital humanities , and machine learning applied to cuneiform studies Research highlights : 2024 publications on Ashurbanipal's library tablets and Seleucid royal narratives 2023 work on Greek identity markers in Babylonian sources 2022 monograph on temple property management in Hellenistic Uruk Scientific recognition : Premio Giovani Ricercatori (2001) Research grants (2003-2005, 2006-2007, 2017-2018) Member of KASKAL journal's Scientific Committee Coordinates the LIBER project (2019-2021) applying machine learning to cuneiform tablets, and participates in the International Association for Assyriology (IAA). She has taught Assyriology at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including blended learning formats and international Erasmus+ programs.

• Gender Sociology
• Queer Theory
• Trans Studies
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Leonie Schulz is a Researcher at the Department 8 - Gender Sociology, Faculty of Sociology, Universität Bielefeld. Since October 2024, she has been a research associate at the Criminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony (KFN) working on the project 'Trans people in the penal system: experiences, needs, challenges.' She also coordinates the Erasmus program for Sociology at the University of Basel. Education MA in Gender Studies - Interdisciplinary Research and Application (2022), Universität Bielefeld, with a thesis on trans people's experiences on r/NonBinaryTalk BA in Anthropology and Sociology (2019), Maynooth University, Ireland, focusing on trans students' college environments Research Interests Queer Theory and Poststructuralism Trans Studies and Ethical Knowledge Production Intersectionality in Gender Sociology Inclusion of Trans Individuals in Penal Systems Community Integration for Recovering Substance Users Teaching and Professional Development Teaches courses like 'Queer Subjectivities and Identity Formation' and 'Trans Studies und Soziale Arbeit' Completed a certificate in 'Professional Teaching Competence for Higher Education' (2023-2025) Scientific Awards Received distinction for being the top graduate in the MA Gender Studies program at Universität Bielefeld