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Lili DaiView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Auditing
• Corporate Finance
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Lili Dai is an Associate Professor in Accounting at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , serving as Chair of the School Research Committee at the School of Accounting, Auditing & Taxation. She holds a PhD from Nanyang Technological University, an MA from Humboldt University of Berlin, and a BSc from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Research focuses on capital markets-based accounting, auditing, and financial issues , with publications in top-tier journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting Research. Current editorial leadership includes Editor of Corporate Governance: An International Review and Deputy Editor of Accounting and Finance. Recognized through awards such as the UNSW Business School Dean’s Research Fellowship (twice) and multiple Best Paper Awards at AFAANZ Conferences. Education innovator behind UNSW’s Accounting Data Analytics Module , integrating programming skills into postgraduate accounting courses. Recent research trends span Fintech, political economy, and corporate governance , with grants from institutions like the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in auditing, financial reporting, and sustainability .

Emar MaierView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Philosophy of Language
• Discourse Representation Theory
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Dr. Emar Maier is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen , affiliated with both the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts . He leads research in the Neurolinguistics and Language Development (NLD) group, focusing on: Linguistic and philosophical analysis of indexicals, pronouns, and free indirect discourse Discourse representation theory and its applications Cross-modal perspective shifts in narrative and visual communication Pragmatic functions of quotation and reporting His recent publications explore: Pictorial language semantics and emoji interpretation AI's impact on linguistic theory Historical philosophical puzzles about future contingents Empirical studies on narrative perspective processing Scientific recognition includes: 2019 Van Gogh Program Grant 2016 NWO VIDI Grant 2010 European Research Council Starting Grant 2007 NWO Rubicon Grant He actively supervises PhD candidates and contributes to academic discourse through editorial work, conference presentations, and collaborative research projects.

Kristen A. StiltView profile

Professor

• Animal Law
• Islamic Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law
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Kristen A. Stilt is Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law & Policy Program and the Program on Law and Society in the Muslim World at Harvard Law School. She previously held appointments as Harry R. Horrow Professor in International Law at Northwestern Law School and Professor of History at Northwestern University. Her work bridges animal law, Islamic legal studies, and comparative constitutional law. Education: JD, University of Texas School of Law PhD in History and Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University Stilt's research centers on animal law , particularly its intersection with religious law and constitutional frameworks . She explores how Islamic law and contemporary constitutional systems address animal welfare, including the 2014 Egyptian Constitution's animal protection clause and Ecuador's landmark 2022 recognition of animal rights within the Rights of Nature. Her scholarship also delves into historical Islamic legal practices in Mamluk Egypt, focusing on the muhtasib's role in regulating public behavior. Her recent publications highlight synergies between animal rights and environmental law , such as in Naturalized Rights of Animals, Animalized Rights of Nature (2025), which proposes collaborative strategies to combat industrial animal agriculture. Earlier works like Islamic Law in Action (2011) and Constitutional Innovation and Animal Protection in Egypt (2018) examine legal doctrine and societal implementation in both historical and modern contexts. Scientific Awards: Carnegie Scholar for constitutional Islam research Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship (2013) Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays awards Stilt actively engages in legal advocacy , including filing amicus briefs for animal rights cases in Ecuador. She leads Harvard's Animal Law & Policy Program and co-founded initiatives like the Islamic Legal Studies Program, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to law and societal challenges.

Frederik ThiemeView profile

Research Fellow

• Political Science
• Quantitative Research
• Causal Inference
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Frederik Thieme is a PhD candidate and Research Fellow at the Department of Comparative Political Behavior, Humboldt University of Berlin. His work bridges quantitative research, causal inference, and experimental methods, focusing on economic inequality, climate politics, and green voter attitudes. He contributes to projects like the DYNAMICS Research Training Group and the ALARM Project, emphasizing transparent election data and redistricting analysis. PhD in Political Science, Harvard University (2021) M.A. in Social Sciences, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin B.A. in Journalism, Communication Studies, and Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin Thieme's research explores how events and inequalities shape political behavior, with methodological innovations in survey calibration, redistricting simulations, and ballot-level data analysis. His work addresses privacy trade-offs in census data, partisan gerrymandering effects, and voter accountability mechanisms. His recent articles analyze ticket splitting, local electoral partisanship, and valence-driven party dominance. Notable awards include the 2025 Poorvu Award for Innovative Teaching at Yale and an EPOVB best paper honorable mention (2024). Thieme teaches courses on American politics, quantitative research design, and congressional dynamics, with datasets like the 2020 Cast Vote Records and Cumulative CCES Common Content. Key Awards: Poorvu Award for Innovative Teaching (2025) EPOVB Best Paper Honorable Mention (2024) Grants & Collaborations: Cooperative Election Study Algorithm-Assisted Redistricting Methodology (ALARM) Project

Karen Mary NevilleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Decision Support Systems
• Emergency Management
• Cybersecurity
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Karen Mary Neville is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Information Systems at University College Cork 's Cork University Business School . She founded and directs the Centre for Resilience and Business Continuity (CRBC) , securing over €14M in research funding while influencing European and Irish policy through Horizon Europe projects at TRL 8-9. Education : PhD (IS Security, University of Bath 2010), MA in Education (UCC 2011), PGCTLHE (2007), MSc (MIS, UCC 2000), BSc (BIS, UCC 1998) Research Interests : Focus on Decision Support Systems under stress, Cybersecurity , Emergency Management , and Business Continuity , with methodologies in Design Science Research and Action Research Her publications span high-impact journals like Information Systems Journal and Journal of Information Technology , book chapters on educational technology, and conference proceedings at ECIS and AMCIS. She has received multiple GradIreland Postgraduate Course Awards and the 2021 UCC Consultancy Award. As Director of the BIS PhD Programme , she supervises doctoral research on IS security behavior and real-time decision coordination. Her work bridges academia-industry through Enterprise Ireland grants and EU Horizon projects, developing deployable crisis management solutions.

• Policing
• Police Organisational Culture
• Discretionary Practices
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Rachael Aplin is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University's Criminology Department within Leeds Law School. She holds Senior Fellow Status of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and has extensive experience in policing, academia, and organizational change. Her career spans roles as a detective with Greater Manchester Police (1994–2013), business process reengineering consultant (2010–2012), and curriculum developer for policing degrees. Education: PhD in Criminology (2018), MBA, and prior academic qualifications. Research Interests: Focuses on policing practices, police culture, honour-based abuse, domestic violence, child protection, and fraud investigations. Her doctoral research analyzed 100 classified police cases and interviewed 15 detectives to understand discretionary practices in honour-based abuse investigations. Teaching & Leadership: Course lead for Policing degrees (2019–2024), relicensed a policing degree program at York St John University (2023–2024), and developed training materials for police and CPS collaboration. Current modules include Violent and Sexual Offending, Policing and Criminal Justice, and Domestic Abuse. Key Contributions: Edited a national practitioner guide for public protection (2024). Delivered training on unused material/file preparation (2012). Authored GMP guidelines on crime investigations (2006–2011). Awards & Recognition: SFHEA 2022, invited speaker at international conferences (Denmark 2024), and reference group member for Swedish government-funded gender research (Gothenburg University). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in policing, social work, and academia. Active in peer reviewing for Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy .

Gregory E. SimcoView profile

Professor

• Operating systems
• Data communications
• Computer networks
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Gregory E. Simco is an Associate Dean/Chair and Professor in the Department of Computing at Nova Southeastern University's College of Computing & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and Master of Science in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Florida. Education: B.Sc. (University of Florida), M.Sc. & Ph.D. (Nova Southeastern University) His research focuses on survivable/dependable distributed systems, including architecture, design, performance evaluation, operating systems, and network security. He contributes to the Florida Lambda Rail project and the Secure and Robust Distributed Systems initiative at NSU's Center of Excellence in Information Assurance. Dr. Simco teaches graduate-level courses in operating systems, mobile computing, distributed systems, and data communication. Previously, he led teams at IBM on OS/2 and Workplace OS kernel/file systems and served as Director of Systems Software for the Panda Project.

Steve SouthwardView profile

Associate Professor

• Automotive Engineering
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Control Systems
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Steve Southward is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, part of the College of Engineering. His roles include membership on the Advisory Board, Leadership committees, and Emeritus Faculty. He holds the John Jones Faculty Fellowship and is associated with chaired professorships in the department. Education: Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University (1990, 1986, 1983). Research focuses on Ground Vehicle Chassis/Suspension Performance , Dynamic Systems Modeling , and Real-Time Adaptive Control . Projects include autonomous vehicle navigation, active suspension systems, and vibration cancellation. His work bridges theoretical control algorithms with practical applications in automotive and aerospace systems. Recent publications (2024–2011) emphasize autonomous vehicle control, traction systems, and adaptive signal processing. Key trends include integrating machine learning with classical control theory for improved system reliability. Scientific Award: John Jones Faculty Fellowship Advising and grants: While no students are listed, his research has been supported by grants related to vehicle dynamics and control systems. He collaborates on lab initiatives involving advanced suspension testing and acoustic monitoring. Labs/Teams: Engages with automotive and aerospace labs at Virginia Tech, focusing on testing rigs and sensor integration for real-world applications.

• Sociology
• Social Theory
• Digital Media Studies
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Alberto Cevolini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education and Human Sciences of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia . His research focuses on sociology, social theory, and digital media studies, with particular emphasis on the sociology of insurance, social memory, and knowledge organization. He teaches courses such as Sociologia generale and Sociologia dei media digitali , emphasizing theoretical frameworks like Niklas Luhmann's systems theory. His work explores topics such as the evolution of insurance as a social institution, the impact of digital technologies on risk assessment, and the role of search engines in shaping postmodern memory. He has published extensively on these themes, including his monograph L’ordine del sapere , and contributes to debates on algorithmic prediction in insurance and the societal implications of behavioral data. Educational Background: Not explicitly stated in texts. Key Research Areas: Insurance sociology, social memory systems, digital media, knowledge organization, systems theory. Teaching responsibilities include guiding students through core sociological theories (Weber, Parsons, Luhmann) and contemporary issues like digital media effects. His courses emphasize critical analysis of media’s societal impact and historical evolution of knowledge management systems. Publications span academic articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, addressing topics from early modern indexing practices to modern insurance ethics. He collaborates internationally and engages with interdisciplinary themes like ecological communication and fake news dynamics in hyperconnected societies.

Simon PeterView profile

Associate Professor

• Operating Systems
• Networking
• Data Center Systems
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Simon Peter is an Associate Professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington since 2022. His research focuses on operating systems, networking, and energy-efficient data center systems. Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor at UT Austin (2016–2022) and earned his Ph.D. (Dr. sc. ETH) from ETH Zurich in 2012, with a Dipl.-Inf. from Carl-von-Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in 2006. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, ETH Zurich, 2012 Dipl.-Inf. (M.Sc.), Computer Science, Oldenburg University, 2006 Research Interests: Design of low-latency, scalable, and energy-efficient data center systems Virtual machine and OS design (QoS in memory management, zero-copy I/O) Programmable NICs/switches (RDMA offloading, in-network ML preprocessing) Power control planes and disaggregated storage systems Teaching: Recent courses include CSE481A Operating Systems Capstone and Data Center Systems Extensive teaching history at UW and UT Austin in operating systems and data center topics Awards & Recognition: Not explicitly listed in provided materials Advising & Grants: Actively recruiting Ph.D. students via UW’s program No grant details provided in current text Labs & Teams: Part of UW’s Distributed Systems Lab Collaborates with industry on data center innovations Personal: Music enthusiast with background in violin, electronic music production, and DJing Outdoor activities include skiing and hiking Former Demoscene participant in Germany

Todd WatkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Informatics
• Outcomes Assessment Technologies
• Competency-Based Education
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Dr. Todd Watkins serves as Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics and Associate Professor at East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine. He holds a DDS from UNC Chapel Hill (1990) and a BA in Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill (1985). His career includes founding VitalSource Technologies, pioneering e-book platforms, and developing the XComP competency assessment system. He was recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2013. Education: BA Psychology (UNC 1985), DDS (UNC 1990), AEGD (UT Health San Antonio 1991) Research focuses on educational technologies, outcomes assessment, and competency-based evaluation. He developed XComP - a system integrating competency hierarchies and assessment methodologies across didactic, skill-based, and problem-based learning environments. His innovations include social media-driven critical thinking assessments and patented outcome analysis frameworks. Notable achievements include filing U.S. and international patents for XComP (2011-2013) and leading ECU School of Dental Medicine to receive the Apple Distinguished Program Award (2013). His work with VitalSource established foundational e-textbook technologies globally recognized in media like New York Times . Awards: Apple Distinguished Educator (2013) Advisory roles include curriculum development at ECU and technology consulting for health science institutions. He maintains active involvement in professional organizations like the American Dental Education Association.

John R. KirbyView profile

Professor

• Microbiology
• Microbiome Research
• Bacterial Signal Transduction
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John R. Kirby is the Chair of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and holds the Walter Schroeder Professorship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also serves as Associate Director for Microbiome research at both the Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine and the Center for Microbiome Research. His research focuses on bacterial signal transduction, microbial communities, predator-prey dynamics, and xenobiotic effects on gut microbiomes. Dr. Kirby earned his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1998). His work integrates computational biology, microbial interaction studies, and translational models to address disease mechanisms linked to microbiome dysbiosis. Notable projects include investigating how antipsychotics and dietary factors disrupt gut microbiota leading to metabolic disorders, and exploring probiotic candidates derived from metagenomic analyses. His research demonstrates strong translational potential, evidenced by a filed patent (US 2020/0016124 A1) targeting weight management through microbiome modulation, and plans to launch a startup based on this work. His articles consistently bridge basic microbiology with clinical applications, focusing on hypertension, obesity, and microbial predator-prey systems. Dr. Kirby’s leadership roles include membership on the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, reflecting his institutional impact beyond research. The Kirby Lab actively collaborates across disciplines, employing fecal microbiota transplantation, 16S rDNA sequencing, and metagenomic analyses in rodent models.

• Computer Security
• Privacy
• Cryptography
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Dan S. Wallach is a Professor at Rice University's Department of Computer Science, focusing on computer security, cryptography, and electronic voting systems. His work bridges technical rigor with real-world applications, particularly in election integrity and privacy-preserving technologies. Key research areas include Security protocols for verifiable voting systems (STAR-Vote, ElectionGuard) Privacy in social media and censorship-resistant communication Authentication mechanisms and memory safety Secure network design and peer-to-peer incentives Recent publications highlight longitudinal analysis of Android ad libraries, privacy-preserving near-neighbor search, and networked remote voting precincts. His collaborations span institutions like Microsoft Research and academic labs in Europe and Asia.

Taha KhanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Security
• Privacy
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Taha Khan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Washington and Lee University's The College, specializing in computer security, privacy, and human-computer interaction. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan) and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His research explores cybercrime, commercial VPN privacy, and longitudinal data management in cloud storage. Key research interests include analyzing cybersecurity threats, developing privacy-centric solutions for cloud systems, and improving user interfaces for privacy management. He teaches courses on computer hardware design, internet networking, and security, emphasizing real-world problem-solving in his pedagogy. His work bridges technical security mechanisms with human behavioral aspects, focusing on vulnerabilities in modern digital ecosystems. Notable contributions include empirical studies of commercial VPN services and frameworks for retrospective cloud data management. Khan advocates integrating ethics into cybersecurity education to prepare future professionals for complex societal challenges.

Emmanouil KarystinaiosView profile

Researcher

• Artificial Intelligence
• Music Information Retrieval
• Graph Neural Networks
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Emmanouil Karystinaios is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Computational Perception, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, and holds concurrent Lecturer roles at Kunstuniversität Linz and Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien. His research focuses on AI applications in music, particularly leveraging graph neural networks (GNNs) for symbolic music analysis, optical music recognition, and generative music medicine. He leads projects such as GraphMuse, a Python library for symbolic music graph processing, and SMUG-Explain, an explainability framework for music data. Education includes a PhD in Computational Perception (JKU Linz, ongoing since 2020), MSc in Mathematical Logic (Université Paris Diderot), and MA in Musical Programming/Composition (Université Paris Vincennes). His work bridges computational methods with music theory, emphasizing explainable AI and music perception tasks. Recent publications highlight contributions to voice separation via GNNs, score engraving optimization, and music medicine using language models. His research also addresses expressive performance evaluation and symbolic music representation challenges, with applications in automated accompaniment systems like the ACCompanion.