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Paul SarbescuView profile

Associate Professor

• Transport Psychology
• Traffic Behavior
• Dangerous Driving
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Assoc. Univ. Dr. Paul Sarbescu is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Sociology and Psychology, West University of Timișoara (UVT). He has been a teaching staff member since 2008 and achieved tenure in 2015. He holds a doctorate in Psychology from the University of Bucharest (2013) and completed his undergraduate and master's studies at UVT, later obtaining formal qualification in psychology in 2018. His primary research focus lies in Transport Psychology , particularly examining dangerous and aggressive driving behaviors, personality predictors of traffic violations, and implicit cognitive processes in driving. He employs both self-report and non-self-report methodologies, contributing significantly to the psychometric validation of psychological tools in Romanian contexts. The recent publications (2022–2014) reflect a consistent trajectory in traffic psychology, personality assessment, and methodological rigor. Key themes include the role of anger and impulsivity in speeding, the development of implicit measures for risky driving, cross-cultural validation of driver behavior questionnaires, and the application of personality models to traffic outcomes. His work bridges individual differences with real-world behavioral outcomes in transportation. His scientific contributions have been recognized with several awards: 2019 – Professor Bologna Award (ANOSR) 2018 – “Gabriela Colţescu” Award for Social and Political Sciences (UVT Excellence Gala) 2016 – Award for exceptional results in scientific research (“Orizonturi Universitare” Association & Romanian Academy) 2013 – APIO Award for best research in Work and Organizational Psychology Paul Sarbescu teaches across academic levels, including Psychological Statistics and Psychology Applied to Transport at the bachelor's level, Psychodiagnostics Applied in Transport and Analysis of Road and Work Accidents in the PMOT master's program, and Applied Statistics in Behavioral Sciences in the doctoral school. He also authored the book Applied Statistics in Psychology: Application Manual (2010). His research is supported by active publication in high-impact journals and contributions to international encyclopedias, indicating sustained scholarly engagement and mentorship potential.

• Political Communication
• Journalism Studies
• Media Effects
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Jesper Strömbäck is a Professor and Assistant Head of Department at the Journalism Media and Communication (JMG) department at the University of Gothenburg. Previously, he held professorial positions at Mid Sweden University and served as a visiting professor at the University of Zürich and University of Florida. He also worked in Sweden's Prime Minister’s Office as Director of the Commission on the Future of Sweden (2011–2013). His research focuses on political communication, media effects, disinformation, and democratic processes. Strömbäck’s current projects explore changing media environments and their democratic impacts, knowledge resistance mechanisms, and societal fragmentation. He leads the Network of European Political Communication Scholars (Nepocs) and is an International Communication Association fellow. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism and political communication. Publications highlight themes like media trust dynamics, misinformation spread patterns, and political information consumption. His work frequently employs cross-national comparative methods, particularly analyzing European democracies. Collaborative projects investigate conflict communication (e.g., Ukraine war framing) and alternative media's role in election coverage. Awards: ICA Fellowship, Nepocs leadership Grants: Not explicitly listed but implied through multi-country research projects Labs/Teams: Active in international research networks like the European Media and Democracy Collaborative.

Luiz Peres GarzeziView profile

Researcher

• Digital Communication
• Populism Studies
• Social Media Analysis
• +3 more

Luiz Peres Garzezi is an academic at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), affiliated with the Institute for Communications (InCom) and the Department of Journalism and Communication Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from UAB (2010) and a degree from the University of São Paulo (USP, 2004). His research focuses on digital communication, populism, and media analysis, with recent projects addressing social polarization and migrant youth engagement. He has contributed to over 50 publications, including studies on hate speech, transnational activism during the pandemic, and digital populism. Currently, he is an investigator in projects funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Education: DEA in Journalism (UAB, 2007), Degree in Communication (USP, 2004) Research Interests: Digital media, political communication, global south theories, and media literacy Key Projects: SOCIAL POLARIZATION AND INTERCULTURALITY (2022–2026) La comunitat xinesa davant el discurs d’odi (2021–2022) His work bridges academia and public policy, emphasizing the societal impact of media narratives and digital technologies.

Toby WiseView profile

Research Fellow

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Dr. Toby Wise is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroimaging at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). His research focuses on understanding neural and computational mechanisms underlying mood and anxiety disorders, particularly repetitive negative thought patterns. He employs methods like computational modeling and neuroimaging to study learning, decision-making, and naturalistic assessment techniques. His lab, the Wise Lab, investigates how decision-making processes contribute to mental health conditions. Key collaborations include Wellcome Trust-funded projects on pathological worry mechanisms. Research interests include transdiagnostic mental health mechanisms, computational psychiatry, and the neurobiology of anxiety and depression. Recent work explores uncertainty aversion, threat avoidance behaviors, and the role of serotonin in depression. He has published in high-impact journals like Biol. Psychiatry , Cell Reports , and EMOTION . Dr. Wise co-leads an active project (2023–2031) investigating neurocomputational mechanisms of pathological worry, supported by the Wellcome Trust. His lab emphasizes innovative tools like the Fake IQ Test for self-reflection measurement and selective item re-weighting in psychological assessments.

Nikil MukerjiView profile

Researcher

• Ethics
• Applied Ethics
• Theoretical Ethics
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Nikil Mukerji is a researcher at the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich). He completed his PhD in 2016 and Habilitation in philosophy in 2021, alongside a B.A. in business administration and a PostGradDip in economics. His interdisciplinary academic profile bridges philosophy and economics, with a strong focus on empirical approaches to philosophical questions. Dr. Mukerji's research interests span applied and theoretical ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, and pseudoscience studies. His work often examines the intersection of moral philosophy with practical real-world issues, including business ethics, political philosophy, and the social implications of emerging technologies. He is particularly known for his critical analysis of consequentialism, bullshit theory, and the demarcation problem between science and pseudoscience. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on philosophical methodology and conceptual clarity, with significant contributions in 2024 on epistemic rationality, 2022 papers on pseudoscience and argumentative bullshit, and his influential 2016 book The Case Against Consequentialism Reconsidered . His work shows a clear trajectory from foundational ethical theory toward more applied concerns in science communication and public discourse. Dr. Mukerji is an active science communicator for GWUP (Gesellschaft zur wissenschaftlichen Untersuchung von Parawissenschaften), the German arm of the international skeptic movement, and serves on the scientific counsel of the Hans-Albert Institute. His 2020 monograph Covid-19: Was in der Krise zählt was the first German book specifically addressing the philosophical dimensions of the pandemic. As academic director of the Philosophie Politik Wirtschaft (PPW) executive degree program, he bridges academic philosophy with practical applications in policy and business contexts. His dual background in philosophy and economics informs his unique perspective on how ethical frameworks interact with economic systems and decision-making processes.

Benjamin KantackView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Psychology
• Political Behavior
• American Politics
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Benjamin Kantack is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Lycoming College. He teaches courses in American politics, public policy, public opinion, and research methods. His academic work centers on political psychology and political behavior, with a focus on how citizens process political information and form judgments. Research Interests: Kantack's primary research areas include motivated reasoning, political persuasion, citizen competence, and democratic accountability. His work explores the psychological mechanisms underlying political judgment, particularly how individuals interpret evidence in ideologically consistent ways and how this affects democratic processes. He investigates the role of identity, emotion, and misinformation in shaping public opinion and political behavior. The trends in his recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on cognitive and affective dimensions of political behavior. His work spans subfields such as political cognition, attitude formation, electoral behavior, and science communication, often drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in psychology and communication studies. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding the limits and possibilities of rationality in democratic citizenship. Academic Background: B.A. in Political Science and Spanish, University of Nebraska M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Illinois Teaching & Professional Experience: Prior to joining Lycoming College, Kantack taught at the University of Georgia and Georgia Gwinnett College. He advises undergraduate research and mentors students in political science. Although specific grants are not listed, his research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Political Research Quarterly , Social Science Quarterly , and the Journal of Political Science . Laboratories & Research Teams: While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, Kantack likely supervises student research projects and collaborates with scholars in political psychology and behavioral political science.

• Data Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
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Iraklis Varlamis is a Professor in Data Management at Harokopio University of Athens (HUA). He contributes to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Cloud and Edge Systems Information Systems Management Digital Transformation and teaches courses in these domains. His research interests span AI applications across healthcare, security, and education, with a focus on Digital Twin technologies Federated Learning Educational Robotics Anomaly Detection . Recent work integrates LLMs for fake news detection and robotics task execution. Key publication trends highlight interdisciplinary efforts in Medical data analysis Edge AI Secure data systems Continual learning .

• Constitutional Law
• Internet Law
• Political Disinformation
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Brando Mazzolai is a Researcher at the Department of Economics of Ca' Foscari University of Venice . Education: Doctoral degree from the University of Foggia (2021). His research focuses on Constitutional Law , Internet Law , and Political Disinformation , with recurring exploration of Digital Rights , Electoral Law , and Social Justice . His work analyzes the interplay between legal frameworks and digital/social challenges. Publications reveal trends in hate speech regulation , online jurisdiction , disinformation policy , and comparative electoral systems . He combines theoretical legal analysis with case studies involving digital platforms and constitutional courts.

• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Political Communication
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Elena Yeste Piquer is a Lecturer at the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain. She specializes in Media Studies, Journalism, and Political Communication, with a focus on disinformation, trust in media, and news deserts. Projects: Involved in DIGILAB (Media, Strategy and Regulation), FEEDING FAKES (trust in fake news), and Local Media for Democracy (news deserts in Spain). Research: Analyzes media pluralism, AI’s role in journalism, and the societal impact of echo chambers. Collaborations: Works with European institutions and research groups on topics like information disorders and civic rights. Her recent publications explore European political discourse, AI-driven journalism, and media sustainability challenges in the digital era. Grants include funding from the Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR) and Fundació La Caixa . She contributes to the Media Pluralism Monitor (2023) and studies news deserts across Europe.

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Mahdi Nasrullah Al-Ameen is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Utah State University's College of Engineering. His work bridges cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and user-centered design, focusing on behavioral aspects of digital security and privacy. Research Themes : Password security, clickbait mitigation, parental control tools, privacy policy design, and child cybersecurity education. Methodologies : Leverages storytelling, mental models, and developmental psychology to improve security practices. Applications : Social media safety, IoT privacy, digital assistant controls, and Sybil-resilient systems.

Qicheng YuView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Cyber Security
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Dr. Qicheng Yu is an Associate Professor (Enterprise) at the School of Computing and Digital Media, London Metropolitan University. As Subject Standard Board Chair of Computer Science and Applied Computing, he leads the Data Analytics MSc and Information Technology (Distance Learning) MSc programs. His research spans AI, cyber security, and big data, with a focus on practical applications in education, finance, and urban development. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Cyber Security , with projects ranging from fraud detection to student performance prediction. Recent work highlights multimodal data analysis for fake review detection and data dashboard development for business intelligence. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of Data Science Association and Cyber Security Systems Research Centre Recipient of Innovate UK grants (2022: £131,296; 2019: £19,200; 2015: £115,000) He supervises PhD students in data science and AI , while contributing to cross-disciplinary initiatives like the Empowering London Lab and SME cyber security clinics.

Sarah LuekeView profile

Academic

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Human Resources
• Leadership Development
• +4 more

Sarah Lueke is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Management Department at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. With expertise in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, she teaches undergraduate courses in Talent Acquisition and Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, and Organizational Change & Development, while advising the Student Society of Management Excellence (SSME). Education: PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from The University of Akron MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis BA in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison Her research focuses on bridging theoretical and practical aspects of human resource management, including performance management systems, personnel selection validity, and organizational socialization. Google Scholar highlights 15 years of publications spanning faking behavior in assessments, procedural justice, and 360 feedback effectiveness. Professional Memberships: Society for Human Resource Management Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Digital Communication
• Mass Communication
• Sociology of Communication
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Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay is a Professor in New Media and Communication at Üsküdar University since 2025, where she has served since 2016. She also acts as Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Director of İLİMER Research Center. Her academic journey includes a Licence in Sociology (2002, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University), a Master’s in Radio-TV-Cinema (2008, Yeditepe University), and a Doctorate in Journalism (2014, Istanbul University). Educational Background Sociology (2002) Radio, TV, Cinema (2008) Journalism (2014) Her research focuses on digital communication, media psychology, social media's societal impacts, and gendered media representations. She has supervised 20+ postgraduate theses on topics like media literacy, digital activism, and child influencers. Her 15 most recent publications address femicide narratives, post-truth disinformation, disaster media coverage, and platform-specific analyses of YouTube and Facebook. She received the 2018 Halit Aydın Science and Research Competition 2nd Prize for her work on social media's role in divorce trends. Administrative roles include Head of New Media and Communication Department (2024–present), Board Member of Üsküdar University (2025–present), and Deputy Head of İLİMER Research Center (2019–2020). She has advised 41–50 students continuously since 2018 and participated in 20+ international conferences on media and communication.

Angelo SpognardiView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Security
• Social Media Fake Phenomena
• Network Security
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Angelo Spognardi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Sapienza University of Rome, leading the Network Security Lab group since March 2020. He teaches courses including Practical Network Defense and Programming Unit 2 for Computer Science and Cybersecurity programs. His research spans information security , with emphasis on fake phenomena in social media , fake content analysis in review systems, adversarial machine learning , and network security for resource-constrained devices . His work integrates bio-inspired models for bot detection and focuses on resilient metrics against disinformation campaigns. Recent publications explore LLM-powered bot detection and IPv6 security. He leads the Prebunking research project predicting coordinated inauthentic behaviors in social media. His lab promotes initiatives like CyberX Mind4Future , offering cybersecurity training with virtualized labs and hackathons. Master's students in Cybersecurity under his guidance achieve 100% placement with top salaries in Italy. Spognardi maintains active collaborations with the Sysma group at IMT Lucca and previously worked with DTU IoT Center and CNR's Institute of Informatics and Telematics. His industry impact includes frameworks like SafeDroid for Android malware detection and analyses of IoT broker vulnerabilities.

• Human Resources Management
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Behavior
• +5 more

Dr. Gözde KOSA is an Associate Professor at Kafkas University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Business Administration , with a full-time position since 2017. She previously held roles at Kafkas University’s Sarıkamış Faculty of Tourism (2016-2017) and Kocaeli University (2002-2003). Currently, she serves as Advisor to the Rector and Vice Dean at Kafkas University. Her research focuses on Human Resources Management , Strategic Management , and Organizational Behavior , with recent work on digital transformation, emotional labor, and leadership models. Educational Background: PhD in Business Administration, Afyon Kocatepe University (2010) MSc in Communication Sciences (Non-Thesis), Kocaeli University (2004) BSc in Public Relations and Advertising, Selçuk University (2000) Research Trends in her publications (41 total) explore: The interplay between leadership styles (paradoxical, green transformational) and organizational outcomes Digital communication challenges and media literacy in the context of disinformation Human resources dynamics, including emotional labor, burnout, and career management Society 5.0 strategies for political and structural reform Scientific Awards : 2025: ULAKBİM UBYT (International Scientific Publications Incentive) Program - TÜBİTAK Advising & Collaborations : Supervised 5 graduate students, including Pınar Altun (2019) and Duygu Adin (2021). Collaborated with 29 researchers across disciplines. Led projects like the Kafkasya Üniversiteleri Bilim ve Kültür Projesi (2018) and contributed to UN-supported initiatives.