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Jared R. CurhanView profile

Professor

• Negotiation Psychology
• Conflict Resolution
• Subjective Value in Negotiation
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Jared R. Curhan is the Gordon Kaufman Professor and Professor of Work and Organization Studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He serves as Faculty Director of MIT’s Behavioral Research Lab and leads the PON Research Lab at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation. His expertise spans negotiation psychology, conflict resolution, and subjective value analysis in negotiations. Curhan holds an AB in Psychology from Harvard University and MS/PhD in Psychology from Stanford University. His research focuses on subjective value frameworks (e.g., the Subjective Value Inventory), negotiation dynamics, and creativity in brainstorming. He pioneered the Program for Young Negotiators, training over 35,000 children globally in nonviolent negotiation skills. Notable awards include MIT’s Teaching with Technology Award (2019) and multiple accolades for influential negotiation research. Education: AB in Psychology, Harvard University MS and PhD in Psychology, Stanford University Key Roles: Director, MIT Negotiation for Executives Program Vice Chair for Research, Harvard PON Founder, Program for Young Negotiators Curhan’s work bridges theory and practice through executive education courses like Mastering Negotiation and Influence and AI-accelerated learning programs. His research emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including an award-winning negotiation analysis course using digital platforms. Labs/Initiatives: MIT Behavioral Research Lab, PON Research Lab. His current projects explore AI-driven negotiations and the psychological impacts of silence in negotiations.

• Immigration and Integration
• Global Citizenship Education
• Sociology of Education
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Professor Oakleigh Welply holds dual roles as Professor in the School of Education and Deputy Executive Dean for People and Culture in Durham University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Health. She specializes in intercultural education, global citizenship, and the sociological dimensions of migration and identity. Her research integrates theories from Paul Ricoeur, Frantz Fanon, and Pierre Bourdieu to examine immigrant youth experiences and educational policies in Europe. Dr. Welply’s academic journey includes a Sociology and Politics degree from Sciences Po Paris, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and a Ph.D in Sociology of Education from Cambridge. She previously taught at the University of Cambridge, focusing on sociopolitical education and migration studies. Her research emphasizes cross-national methodologies, particularly analyzing language education, multicultural inclusion, and the decolonization of curricula. Notable projects include evaluations of Global Citizenship Education's impact on youth attitudes and a WISE-funded study using ICCS data across 23 countries. She co-led the Bell Foundation’s EAL education initiative and contributed to the Durham Award’s Global Citizenship component. Publications span books like Immigration, Integration and Education and peer-reviewed articles examining media discourses around migration, school inclusion strategies, and human rights pedagogy. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, addressing global educational challenges through comparative and interdisciplinary lenses.

• International Conflict
• Wartime Public Opinion
• Flip-Flopping in Politics
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Sarah E. Croco is a Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, and a faculty associate at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan (2008) and a B.A. from the University of Illinois (2000). Her research focuses on international conflict dynamics, wartime public opinion, policy consistency in elections, and territorial disputes. She has won the 2009 Best Dissertation Prize for her work on Peace at What Price? and numerous teaching awards. Her work appears in top journals like American Political Science Review and World Politics . Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan, 2008 B.A., University of Illinois, 2000 Key Research Themes: Public accountability for leaders in wartime Political flip-flopping and voter reactions Legal frameworks in territorial disputes Democratic governance and foreign policy Recent Publications: Explores democratic erosion and foreign policy linkages (2024) Analyzes partisan effects on nonviolent protest evaluations (2023) Examines mechanisms shielding leaders from accountability (2022) Awards: 2009 Best Dissertation Prize Multiple teaching awards (unspecified) Teaching: Advanced Quantitative Methods (GVPT722) Solving Hard Problems with Data (HGLO208) Political Science Research Methods (GVPT201)

Sheila GrantView profile

Professor

• Biomaterials
• Diagnostic Sensors/Biosensors
• Micro and Nano-Fabrication Techniques
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Sheila Grant is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the College of Engineering. She holds leadership roles as Executive Director of Mizzou TecHub and has extensive research experience, including post-doctoral research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Her expertise spans biomaterials, diagnostic sensors, and nano-fabrication techniques. She earned her PhD, MS, and BS in Materials and Biomedical Engineering from Iowa State University. Her research focuses on advanced biomaterials for tissue engineering, nanotechnology applications in healthcare, and AI-driven materials discovery. Notable projects include a $1.87M grant for AI/ML in materials development and NSF-funded initiatives in food safety and water management. She has founded multiple high-tech ventures and holds patents in biomaterials and sensors. Grant has received prestigious awards, including Fellowships from the National Academy of Inventors, Biomedical Engineering Society, and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging engineering and medicine to address global challenges in healthcare and sustainability. Grants: NSF, NIH, USDA, Army, and industrial partnerships. Labs/Teams: Mizzou TecHub, MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute. Future Work: Expanding AI-driven materials research, clinical translation of nanocomposites, and sustainable biomedical solutions.

Clint BowersView profile

Professor

• Technology in Mental Health
• Virtual Reality Therapy
• Game-Based Learning
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Clint Bowers is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Florida's College of Sciences. His research focuses on leveraging technology to address psychological disorders, including developing games for anxiety prevention in military personnel and alcohol abuse prevention in college students. He also explores virtual/augmented reality applications for PTSD treatment and clinical training innovations, translating learning science into practical tools for clinicians. Key areas of study include first responder mental health, workplace coaching efficacy, and team resilience in healthcare. Notable achievements include the 2018 Pegasus Professor award. His work emphasizes scalable interventions like mobile apps for emergency workers and VR exposure therapy trials. Collaborations focus on medical team performance, stress management, and digital health literacy. Recent research highlights include evaluating school shooting prevention strategies, revalidating mental health stigma scales for first responders, and advancing gamified learning platforms for healthcare training. His lab explores emerging technologies' ethical and practical implications in mental health delivery systems.

Alexander SumichView profile

Professor

• Biopsychology
• Neuroimaging
• Neurobiology of mental health
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Alexander Sumich is Professor of Mental Health and Biopsychology at Nottingham Trent University , School of Social Sciences. He co-directs the Centre for Public and Psychosocial Health and co-leads the Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain (APE) Research Group . He also serves as Adjunct Professor in Psychology at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand , and holds editorial and leadership roles in organizations like the British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences (Treasurer) and Personality and Individual Differences (Associate Editor). Education: MA in Psychology (First Class Honors), University of Auckland PhD in Psychology as Applied to Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, London His research spans neuroimaging and electrophysiological methods to investigate the neurobiology of affect-driven behaviors (depression, aggression, hallucinations) and the immune system's role in mental health . He employs virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) , spiking neural networks , and computational models to enhance mental health interventions. Key areas include gaming disorder , mindfulness effects , and gut-brain axis interactions . Notable research grants include: BIAL Foundation (2023-2024): €58,765 for trauma-paranormal-mental health links MBIE-Catalyst Programme (2020-2024): NZ$2,134,847 for computational neurogenetics UKRI KTP (2021-2024): £204,000 for therapeutic digital displays His external roles include: Treasurer, British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences Associate Editor, Personality and Individual Differences Co-host, APE2020 Conference

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning Applications in Security
• Data Provenance Analysis
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Kangkook Jee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. His work focuses on cybersecurity, machine learning applications in security, data provenance analysis, and graph neural networks. He has developed systems like ProvIoT for IoT security and UTrack for enterprise user tracking. His research addresses challenges in adversarial machine learning, malware detection, and robust graph classification under adversarial conditions. He also explores federated learning, confidential computing, and blockchain-based secure data sharing. Key contributions include techniques for detecting stealthy attacks in IoT, improving graph neural network robustness against adversarial node modifications, and enhancing intrusion detection through provenance-based analysis. His work bridges theoretical advancements in machine learning with practical enterprise security solutions. Notable systems include AIQL for efficient attack investigation and SEAL for storage-efficient causality analysis in enterprise logs. Research trends across his publications emphasize combining provenance tracking with modern ML techniques to address evolving cybersecurity threats. Work in 2024-2025 focuses on decompilation challenges, federated edge-cloud security, and graph abstraction methods for robust classification. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His grants and advising activities are not detailed here, though his extensive publication record suggests active collaborative research. His lab works on tools like Nodoze for automated threat triage and APTrace for agile causality analysis in enterprise systems.

• Reinforcement Learning
• Stochastic Dynamic Optimization
• Operations Research
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Somayeh Moazeni is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo and has held academic appointments including Visiting Associate Professor at Northwestern University and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. Her research focuses on Reinforcement Learning, Stochastic Dynamic Optimization, and applications in Energy Markets, Inventory Management, and Algorithmic Trading. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and serves as an associate editor for INFOR and PLOS One . Education: PhD (Computer Science, 2012), University of Waterloo; Postdoc (Operations Research, 2012-2014), Princeton University Industry Experience: Senior Risk Analyst at RBC (2011-2012), Risk Analyst at BMO (2010) Awards: IEEE Senior Member (2019), Anita Borg Institute GHC Faculty Scholar (2017), MITACS Poster Competition First Place (2009) Her research spans Bayesian Optimization , Resilient Network Design , and Energy Efficiency . Current funded projects include PSEG Foundation grants for energy resilience and NSF funding for distributed energy resource controls. She advises PhD students in Operations Research and Energy Systems and teaches graduate courses in Reinforcement Learning and Financial Engineering. Key Contributions: Developed stochastic optimization frameworks for energy storage, contact center reliability modeling, and risk-aware trading strategies. Her work on sequential learning for consumer-driven demand response programs has advanced smart grid applications.

Eamonn CarrabineView profile

Professor

• Visual Criminology
• Prison Studies
• Cultural Theory
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Professor Eamonn Carrabine is a leading scholar in visual criminology and punishment studies at the University of Essex's Department of Sociology and Criminology. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Criminology. Research explores: Artistic representations of punishment Prison iconography Media and crime narratives Historical sociology of violence Visual methodologies Publications critically examine carceral imagery from historical execution prints to contemporary photography. His Leverhulme-funded project analyzed punishment iconography from Renaissance to modernity. Current research investigates racism and policing through participatory methods. He supervises six doctoral students and has led numerous projects including ESRC-funded studies on policing injustice. Teaches courses on visual cultures and criminological theory.

Kristina BackerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Auditory Processing
• Bilingualism and Cognition
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Kristina Backer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Information Sciences at the University of California, Merced. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, auditory processing, and the intersection of sensory systems with higher-order cognition. She employs methods such as EEG, fMRI, and behavioral experiments to investigate topics like bilingualism effects, neuroplasticity in aging, and multisensory integration mechanisms. Her work explores how auditory and visual systems interact, particularly in phenomena such as the McGurk illusion and the continuity illusion in musicians. She also examines how auditory cues influence motor timing and the neural mechanisms underlying attentional modulation in short-term memory. Backer’s studies often involve clinical populations, such as children with cochlear implants and older adults with hearing loss, to understand the cognitive and neurophysiological impacts of sensory deficits. Key research themes include the temporal dynamics of sensory processing, the neural basis of cross-modal perception, and individual differences in cognitive abilities linked to language experience and aging. Her experimental methods emphasize electrophysiological techniques combined with computational modeling to dissect neural correlates of perception and cognition. Backer’s publications highlight advancements in understanding auditory-motor integration, neuroplasticity in bilingualism, and the development of rapid diagnostic tools for sensory pathway assessment. Her research bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical applications, aiming to improve rehabilitation strategies for auditory and cognitive impairments.

Carl-Éric AubinView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomechanics
• Spine Biomechanics
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Carl-Éric Aubin is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery at Université de Montréal, and a Researcher at CHU Sainte-Justine. He serves as the Executive and Scientific Director of the TransMedTech Institute , having secured $35.6 million from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund and $60 million in partner contributions. Research Interests : Biomechanics, Spine Modeling, Orthopedic Treatments, Finite Element Methods, Rehabilitation Engineering Grants : NSERC, CIHR, CFI, FRQS, Apogee Canada His 15 most recent articles focus on biomechanical modeling for scoliosis correction, rod contouring in spinal surgery, sacroiliac joint fixation, and growth modulation techniques. Topics include finite element analysis, 3D correction strategies, patient-specific simulations, and surgical load optimization. Scientific Awards : Officer of the Order of Canada (2021), Knight of the Order of Montreal (2023), Honorary Doctorate (Aix-Marseille, 2018), Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2020), Prix Innovation (CHU Sainte-Justine, 2017) He has trained over 100 Master's and PhD students , many of whom hold leadership roles globally. His work integrates TransMedTech Institute as a hub for medical technology innovation, combining engineering with clinical applications.

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Compilers
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Manuel Rigger is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore in the School of Computing and leads the Trustworthy Engineering of Software Technologies (TEST) Lab . His research focuses on improving data-centric systems , particularly their reliability, having found over 1,000 unique bugs in database systems. Education : PhD in Computer Science (2019) and MSc in Software Engineering (2015) from Johannes Kepler University Linz; MPhil in Chinese Philosophy (2015) from Xiamen University Research Highlights : Developed SQLancer – an automated testing framework that found 500+ bugs in DBMSs; created Query Plan Guidance (QPG) for efficient logic bug detection; received best paper awards at ICSE '23 and EuroSys '24 Scientific Awards : Recipient of 6 distinguished artifact/reviewer awards Major industry support from Google, AWS, and Microsoft Developed tools adopted by Oracle GraalVM and SQLite Teaching : Lecturer for CS3213 Foundations of Software Engineering and CS6223 Advanced Topics in Software Testing . Supervises multiple PhD/MSc theses on database testing and compiler reliability.

Luciano PomattoView profile

Professor

• Microeconomic Theory
• Economics of Risk and Uncertainty
• Theories of Information
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Luciano Pomatto is a Professor of Economics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Executive Officer for the Social Sciences since 2025. He holds affiliations with the Ronald and Maxine Linde Institute of Economic and Management Sciences, the Center for Social Information Sciences (CSIS), and the Center for Theoretical and Experimental Social Sciences (CTESS). Education: B.A. (2007), M.A. (2009) from Universita di Torino; Ph.D. (2015) from Northwestern University. Academic Career: Assistant Professor at Caltech (2016–22), promoted to Professor in 2022. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor at the Journal of Political Economy , Journal of Economic Theory , and Journal of Mathematical Economics . His research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, risk analysis, information theory, and Bayesian epistemology. Recent work explores stochastic dominance, ambiguity preferences, and the mathematical foundations of forecasting. The 15 most recent publications span Econometrica, American Economic Review, Journal of Economic Theory, and Journal of Political Economy. They reflect interdisciplinary trends bridging microeconomic theory with probability theory, cognitive science, and social decision-making. Scientific Awards: Brass Division Award (2022). Teaching includes courses on Game Theory, Foundations of Economics, and Advanced Economic Theory, with cross-departmental offerings in Social, Cognitive, and Decision Sciences. No student names or grant details are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Philip EslerView profile

Professor

• Biblical Studies
• Ancient Legal Texts
• Social Scientific Criticism
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Prof Philip Esler is an Honorary Professor at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews. He holds the Portland Chair in New Testament Studies at the University of Gloucestershire. Previously, he served as Professor of Biblical Criticism at St Mary's University College Twickenham (2010–2013) and as Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (2005–2009). His research focuses on applying social-scientific methods to biblical and ancient legal texts, particularly the Babatha archive, and explores New Testament theology and the intersection of the Bible with visual arts. Education: BA (University of Sydney), LLM (University of Sydney), DPhil (University of Oxford) Administrative Roles: Litigation solicitor and barrister in Sydney (pre-1992), Principal of St Mary’s University College (2010–2013) Research Interests: Prof Esler analyzes social values in ancient texts, Judean family structures via papyri, and collaborates on projects like the visual interpretation of 1 Enoch. His work bridges legal history, cultural anthropology, and biblical studies. Grants and Projects: Recipient of Carnegie Trust funding (2005–2006) for research on late medieval Spanish altarpieces. Organized major conferences like the St Andrews Conference on Old Testament Interpretation (2004). Collaborations: Works with Angus Pryor on visual arts interpretations of biblical texts, exemplified by the Book of Enoch project.

Daniel BerkowitzView profile

Professor

• Comparative Institutions
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Berkowitz is a Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a secondary appointment at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on comparative institutions, development economics, and applied microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks and economic reforms in transitioning economies, particularly China and post-Soviet states. Recent Activities: Visiting Researcher, Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (2024) Visiting Professor, Heinz School of Carnegie Mellon University (2022) Executive Secretary of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (2019-2021) Former Co-Managing Editor of the Journal of Comparative Economics (2007-2016) Research Interests: Berkowitz’s work explores how legal institutions, political dynamics, and historical contexts shape economic outcomes. Key themes include: The impact of legal transplants on trade and development State-owned enterprises and reforms in China Environmental and energy economics, including fracking’s economic implications Bureaucratic capacity and policy effectiveness His interdisciplinary approach merges law, economics, and policy analysis. Publications Overview: His recent work addresses topics like household financial strategies in fracking regions, bureaucratic influences on income distribution, and corporate governance in China. Earlier research examined Russia’s market reforms and the long-term effects of legal systems on trade. Grants and Labs: Active in cross-institutional collaborations, including visiting roles at Tsinghua University and the National Bureau of Economic Research. No specific lab affiliations were mentioned, but his work often involves empirical field studies and institutional analysis.