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Ragnhild HennumView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Sociology of Law
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Ragnhild Hennum is currently serving as rector of the University of Oslo for the period 2025-2029. She is a professor at the Department of Public and International Law within the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. Prior to becoming rector, she served as Dean of the Faculty of Law (2019-2025), Vice-Rector (2009-2014), and Acting Pro-Rector/Vice-Chancellor (2014-2017). Hennum earned her law degree (cand. jur) in 1991 and completed her dr. philos. degree in 1999, both from the University of Oslo. Her academic career has been primarily focused on criminal law and legal theory, with significant contributions to understanding how legal systems address issues of gender, violence, and human rights. Professor Hennum's research spans the intersection of criminal law/procedure and sociology of law. Her work has made significant contributions to understanding evidence in cases of sexual abuse, sentencing practices, legal aspects of euthanasia, sexual violence, and forced marriages. She has particularly focused on how legal frameworks address gender-based violence and protect vulnerable populations, especially children. Her interdisciplinary approach combines legal analysis with sociological perspectives to examine how laws function in practice. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving legal protections for vulnerable groups while maintaining the integrity of criminal justice systems. Hennum's research shows an evolving trajectory from theoretical legal analysis toward practical applications in legal reform and policy development, particularly in areas of gender equality and child protection. Beyond her academic roles, Hennum actively contributes to public discourse and policy formation. She serves on the board of PRIO (Peace Research Institute Oslo) and chairs the national Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research, demonstrating her commitment to advancing equitable practices in both legal systems and academic institutions. As an educator, Hennum teaches criminal law and procedure, shaping the next generation of legal professionals with her expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of the criminal justice system. Her leadership roles at the University of Oslo reflect her significant standing within Norwegian academia and her commitment to advancing higher education.

Anjali AdukiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Educational inequality
• Economics of education
• Child development
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Anjali Adukia is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and the founder and director of the MiiE Lab (Messages, Identity, and Inclusion in Education). She is a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the Economics of Education and Children and Families groups, a research fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics, a non-resident fellow at the Center for Global Development, and an affiliate of the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD). Dr. Adukia earned her doctoral degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Education with a focus on the economics of education, along with master's degrees in international education policy and higher education from Harvard. She completed her undergraduate studies in molecular and integrative physiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her interdisciplinary background bridges the natural sciences with social science research methods. Her research explores how to reduce inequalities so children from historically disadvantaged backgrounds have equal opportunities to develop their potential. She examines factors influencing educational decisions and the role of institutions in improving child outcomes, particularly at the intersection of education and health. Adukia's work draws on large-scale data, often using artificial intelligence methods to expand social science tools and data sources. Her research spans educational infrastructure, representation in children's literature, restorative justice practices, and urban-rural educational disparities. Her publications reveal consistent themes in educational equity, with particular focus on how school infrastructure (like sanitation facilities), representation in educational materials, and disciplinary practices impact student outcomes. She employs innovative computational methods to analyze large datasets, including applying AI tools to measure representation in children's books and examining textbook content across different educational systems. NSF CAREER Award in economics (2024-2029) SREE Early Career Award (2023) William T. Grant Foundation Scholar Award (2018-2023) NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018) APPAM PhD Dissertation Award (2014) AEFP Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award (2015) 2021 Google Customer Award for Education Dr. Adukia serves on the editorial boards of Education Finance and Policy, Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, and Journal of Social Computing (IEEE). She organizes the annual AI in Social Sciences conference at the University of Chicago and continues to work with international non-governmental organizations including UNICEF and Manav Sadhna in Gujarat, India. Her research has been featured in major media outlets including The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and NPR.

Karl UlrichView profile

Professor

• Product Design
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
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Karl T. Ulrich is the CIBC Endowed Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with dual appointments in the Department of Operations, Information and Decisions and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. A renowned scholar and practitioner in product design, innovation, and entrepreneurship, he has co-founded key institutions like Venture Lab, the Weiss Tech House, and the Integrated Product Design Program. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world impact, evidenced by 24 patents and ventures such as Terrapass Inc. and the Xootr scooter. Education : MIT (BS, MS, ScD in Mechanical Engineering) His research focuses on product design , innovation , and entrepreneurship , with recent articles exploring animal ethics in food supply chains and evidence-based housing standards . Earlier work investigates machine learning in idea generation and innovation tournaments . Awards include the Anvil Award, Miller-Sherrerd Award, and multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards at Wharton. He has taught courses like Product Design , Product Management , and Innovation , often incorporating studio and project-based learning. His executive education programs emphasize strategic technology leadership and global business challenges.

• Mechanism Design
• Voting Theory
• Game Theory
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Andreas Kleiner is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn. His research focuses on Mechanism Design , Voting Theory , Game Theory , and Political Economy . Research Interests Mechanism Design Voting Theory Game Theory Political Economy Recent Publications (2018-2025) Kleiner's work explores multidimensional delegation with stochastic mechanisms, convex choice properties in mechanism design, and extreme point analysis in fusions. He investigates sequential veto bargaining dynamics, interdependent voting models, and costly verification in resource allocation. His research connects linear programming to monopoly pricing duality and examines historical legislative agenda-setting strategies. Contact Email: andreas.kleiner@uni-bonn.de Email: andykleiner@gmail.com

• Climate-energy-economic analysis
• Integrated assessment modelling
• Climate stabilisation scenarios
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Daniel Johansson is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, working in the Department of Physical Resource Theory. With approximately 20 years of experience in climate-energy-economic analysis and integrated assessment modelling, he has authored around 50 peer-reviewed articles and other research papers. His work bridges climate science, engineering, and economics to address critical environmental challenges. His research spans numerous topics including climate stabilisation scenarios, emission metrics, statistical estimation of climate sensitivity, fuel markets, negative CO 2 emissions, food vs fuel dynamics, climate impacts of aviation, and the role of autonomous vehicles in future transportation systems. Dr. Johansson actively engages with industry, policymakers, and the public through research projects, workshops, presentations, policy reports, and op-eds. His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong focus on practical climate solutions across multiple domains. Key themes include methane policy and valuation, electric vehicle transitions and critical materials, autonomous transportation systems, climate justice and fair emission allocation, integrated assessment modeling, and carbon removal technologies. His work demonstrates a consistent integration of economic, engineering, and climate science perspectives to address complex environmental challenges. Among his notable scientific contributions are analyses of: The social cost of methane and appropriate climate metrics Fair allocation of national greenhouse gas emissions Sweden's electric car transition and critical material requirements Climate impacts of aviation and potential policy measures Investment decisions under carbon price uncertainty Autonomous vehicles and their implications for travel demand and emissions Dr. Johansson has led and coordinated various research activities both within Chalmers and in multinational contexts. He has developed courses on energy and environmental issues for students at Chalmers, the School of Economics at University of Gothenburg, and for employees at General Motors. Notably, during autumn 2015 to spring 2016, he took temporary leave from research to work as a regulatory expert at Volvo Cars. His current research projects (2022-2025) include: Co-created scenarios for the climate transition of passenger cars Climate impact from aviation emissions (CLIMAV) Social cost of aviation contrails Climate impacts of aviation: Policies and climate evaluation of different fuels Systems analysis of biomass and carbon capture across energy sectors MISTRA Carbon Exit Phase 2

Martin AbrahamView profile

Professor

• Labor Market Sociology
• Organizational Sociology
• Social Norms
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Prof. Dr. Martin Abraham holds the Chair of Sociology and Empirical Social Research at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). After earning his doctorate and habilitation in sociology, he served as a research assistant at the University of Leipzig, a visiting professor at the University of Munich, and a full professor at the University of Bern before returning to FAU in 2007. His work spans labor market sociology, organizational research, and social norms, with a focus on reputation dynamics, family-work reconciliation, and digital monitoring systems. Education: University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (doctorate) Academic Journey: University of Leipzig, University of Munich (visiting), University of Bern (2005-2007), FAU (2007-present) Research Collaborations: Institutions in Germany, UK, Netherlands, USA His research explores labor market sociology through lenses like: Occupational structures and mobility Regional labor market dynamics Reputation mechanisms in economic contexts Family-work balance and gender norms Acceptance of digital monitoring systems Experimental analysis of social norms Key publication trends include experimental methods (factorial surveys), social norm analysis in tax/labor contexts, and digital workplace technologies. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Claus Schnabel, Christian Schnabel, and Markus Rudolf. As a leader in FAU's Work in Transition research focus area, he works with strategic partners like the IAB and LASER center, addressing global labor market shifts from sociological and policy perspectives.

• Financial Accounting
• Earnings Restatements
• Accounting Discretion
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Masashi Okumura is Professor at Waseda University’s School of Commerce (Faculty of Commerce) where he has taught since 2006. Holding a Doctor of Commerce from the same university, he specialises in empirical accounting research, focusing on earnings restatements, accounting discretion, disclosure strategy, and the capital-market effects of digital reporting technologies such as XBRL. Education: Doctor of Commerce, Waseda University Master of Commerce, Waseda University Bachelor of Commerce, Waseda University Research Interests: Professor Okumura’s work straddles financial accounting and capital-markets research. He investigates why firms restate earnings, how investors react, and how disclosure timing and complexity affect liquidity and pricing. Recent projects explore digital technology’s impact on accounting information quality. Publication Trends: Across more than 60 refereed articles he repeatedly examines earnings restatements, disclosure behaviour, IFRS adoption motives, and the economic consequences of accounting choice. Studies published in 2022-23 utilise XBRL data to link financial-statement complexity to intraday bid-ask spreads and post-announcement drift. Scientific Awards: NOMURA Award (Special Prize) 2025 Japan Disclosure Research Association Book Award 2017 Business Analysis Association Book Award 2014 Ota-Kurosawa Award 2014 Vernon Zimmerman Best Paper Award 2000 Grants & Leadership: He currently leads a JSPS KAKENHI project (2022-25) on the capital-market and managerial impacts of earnings restatements. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Japan Accounting Association’s journal and, since April 2024, as President of the Japan Accounting & Economic Association. Labs & Teams: Okumura heads the Financial Reporting & Analysis research group at Waseda’s Research Institute of Business Administration and mentors graduate students conducting archival accounting research.

Mian M. HamayunView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Science
• Transaction Level Modeling (TLM)
• MPSoC Simulation
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Mian M. Hamayun is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Head of Subject Group at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus, part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD in System Modelling, Simulation & Virtualization from the University of Grenoble Alpes, France, and has academic qualifications from Joseph Fourier University and COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan. PhD in System Modelling, Simulation & Virtualization, University of Grenoble Alpes, 2013 MS in Informatics (Parallel & Distributed Systems), Joseph Fourier University, 2009 MSE in Software Engineering (Gold Medalist), COMSATS, 2005 PGCHE, University of Birmingham, 2021 FHEA and SFHEA, University of Birmingham (2021, 2024) His research spans Transaction Level Modeling (TLM) , MPSoC simulation , cloud computing , virtualization , Internet of Things/Vehicles , edge AI , and TinyML . He focuses on performance estimation, binary translation, and system-level simulation for embedded and distributed systems. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in IoT and vehicular networks , secure telemedicine , cloud orchestration , and embedded system simulation . His work integrates virtualization with security, real-time constraints, and machine learning on edge devices. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2024 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2021 Dr. Hamayun has supervised multiple research students and contributed to projects involving fatigue detection, person re-identification, retinal image analysis, and secure surgery frameworks. He has taught core computer science courses including Operating Systems, Networks, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Functional Programming at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His prior roles include Assistant Professor at NUST SEECS, R&D Engineer in France, and Lecturer at IUT1. He leads research in virtual prototyping and edge intelligence at the Dubai campus, contributing to smart city and cognitive systems initiatives. His lab work involves hybrid simulation environments, secure automotive platforms, and distributed IoT systems.

Lauren O'ConnellView profile

Associate Professor

• Evolutionary Neuroscience
• Physiology
• Chemical Ecology
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Lauren O'Connell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University, where she investigates how genetic and environmental factors contribute to biological diversity and adaptation. Her research focuses on the neural basis of parent-offspring communication, spatial cognition evolution, and toxin sequestration mechanisms in amphibians. She earned her Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Texas at Austin (2011) B.S. in Biological Sciences from Cornell University (2006) A.A. in Natural Sciences from Tarrant County Community College (2004) Research interests span evolutionary neuroscience and physiology, particularly exploring: Neural mechanisms of parent-offspring communication in poison frogs Spatial cognition evolution in amphibians Physiological adaptations for chemical defense acquisition Vertebrate pair bonding mechanisms Her work integrates field studies in Ecuador, Madagascar, and Australia with laboratory experiments on brain function and toxin metabolism. Recent publications highlight innovations in Amphibian electrophysiology methods Microbiome interactions with alkaloids Neural correlates of social behavior Chemical defense ecology Scientific honors include 2023 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award 2018 Frank A. Beach Award 2015 For Women in Science Fellowship 2013 Capranica Prize 2012 Young Investigator Award 2011 Early Career Award She mentors a diverse team across multiple projects, emphasizing inclusivity and equity in science training programs. Her lab supports community college students through NSF-funded initiatives and engages in international collaborations with institutions like Flinders University and Centro Jambatu.

T. Max FriesenView profile

Professor

• Arctic Archaeology
• Zooarchaeology
• Climate Change Impacts on Cultural Heritage
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Professor T. Max Friesen is a leading Arctic archaeologist at the University of Toronto's Department of Anthropology , specializing in prehistoric hunter-gatherer societies, zooarchaeology, and climate change impacts on cultural heritage. His research spans 5,000 years of Arctic history, focusing on the Canadian Arctic regions of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories through collaborations with northern communities. Education: PhD in Archaeology from McGill University (1995) Research Interests include: Prehistoric Arctic migrations (Paleo-Inuit, Thule) and their technological adaptations Zooarchaeological analysis of animal bones from sites like Bell and Pembroke Climate change effects on archaeological preservation in permafrost regions Thule-Inuit cultural evolution and subsistence economies Community-based archaeology and heritage conservation His 15 most recent publications (2000-2018) demonstrate expertise in Arctic colonization dynamics, 3D documentation of endangered sites, and interdisciplinary studies of host-pathogen relationships through HBV subgenotype B5 research. Key projects include the Arctic CHAR initiative for climate change mitigation and comparative studies of Dorset vs. Thule hunting technologies. Scientific Contributions: Coined terminology standardization for Arctic archaeological traditions Developed frameworks for understanding Inuvialuit interregional interaction Advanced 3D recording methods for rapidly deteriorating Arctic sites Reconstructed millennial-scale caribou drive system evolution Advising: Actively mentors graduate students in Arctic archaeology with fieldwork opportunities in Nunavut and the Mackenzie Delta. Collaborates with Kitikmeot Heritage Society and international researchers on heritage preservation.

Brenda GannonView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Economics of Ageing
• Dementia Research
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Professor Brenda Gannon is an international interdisciplinary leader in health economics and social care systems at the University of Queensland. She holds a primary appointment as Professor in the School of Economics within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, and is also an Affiliate Professor at the Mater Research Institute and affiliate of multiple health research centers including the Queensland Digital Health Centre and the Centre for Hearing Research. Her work bridges economics, medicine, and social science to develop evidence-based solutions for health systems globally. Professor Gannon's research spans several interconnected domains: health economics of aging and dementia care, mental health services, health equity analysis, and economic evaluations of healthcare interventions across the lifespan from newborns to older adults. Her work particularly focuses on cognitive impairment, physical activity investments, consumer-directed care models, and the social determinants of health. She employs sophisticated econometric methods to analyze big data and test causal hypotheses in healthcare utilization and outcomes. Her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on health equity, cost-effectiveness analyses, and interventions across diverse populations. Her research spans pediatric critical care, women's reproductive health, dementia care, heart failure management, and perinatal mental health. A notable pattern is her application of health economics principles to evaluate interventions across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and health disparities. Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023) Council Member of Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (since 2024) Award-winning HDR supervisor with successful mentorship of students into academia and industry Professor Gannon has supervised multiple PhD students as principal and associate advisor, with completed theses focusing on applied health economics, aging, and microeconometrics. Her current research is supported by significant grants from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, EU Horizon 2020, and other international funding bodies. She serves on the International Health Economics Association Student Prize Committee (2025-28) and has advised government at senior levels, including serving on the Medical Services Advisory Committee Evaluation Sub-Committee (2017-2021). As Health Economics and Epidemiology lead for the Queensland Family Cohort Study and member of the QFC Governance Committee, she contributes to major population health initiatives. Her work with clinicians on trials for newborns and interventions for dementia care demonstrates her commitment to translational research that bridges academic findings with practical healthcare applications.

Peter MichaelisView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
• Climate Change Economics
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Prof. Dr. Peter Michaelis is Chair of Environmental and Resource Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Augsburg, Germany. He has held this position since April 1999, leading research and teaching in environmental economics, resource management, and climate change policy. His research focuses on the economic aspects of environmental problems, with particular emphasis on climate change economics. Key areas include: Design and effectiveness of economic instruments in environmental policy Emissions trading systems and carbon pricing mechanisms Climate policy and innovation dynamics Resource economics and sustainable development Environmental policy instruments and their economic impacts Prof. Michaelis's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on environmental economics, with numerous articles in leading journals examining CO2 pricing, emissions trading, climate policy, and environmental regulation. His recent work has particularly emphasized climate change economics, analyzing the economic implications of greenhouse gas accumulation and developing models for optimal climate policies. His research often addresses the theoretical and empirical challenges of climate change due to uncertainties, long-term impacts, and global nature of the problem. Among his notable recognitions: Recipient of the Baden-Württemberg Metal Industry Promotion Prize (1990) for his doctoral work on waste management Member of the Advisory Council on Environmental Issues (August 2000-June 2008) Prof. Michaelis leads the Chair of Environmental and Resource Economics, which includes several research associates and doctoral candidates working on various environmental economics projects. His team has undertaken research projects on economic instruments in environmental policy, environmental policy and innovations, promoting renewable energies, and optimal climate policies. The Chair also publishes the 'Augsburg Writings in Environmental Economics,' a series offering a forum for academic works addressing current topics in environmental economics and environmental policy. The Chair maintains active research collaborations and offers various lectures and seminars on environmental economics topics, though most courses are taught in German. Prof. Michaelis has also contributed to several environmental policy assessments as a member of the Advisory Council on Environmental Issues, providing expert advice to German policymakers.

• Plant ecophysiology
• Tropical forest ecology
• Plant water relations
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Dr. Peter Hietz is a Professor at the Institute of Botany , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), with 30+ years of research experience in plant ecophysiology and tropical forest ecology. His work bridges tree physiology with ecosystem-level responses to global change, focusing on xylem function, water relations, and functional traits across diverse biomes. Current projects: DigitalRainforest (LIDAR analysis), Alpine Trait Plasticity , and Light-Guiding Foils research Institutional roles: Former Head of Department (2021-2023), Scientific Committee Deputy for La Gamba Field Station Research spans plant water relations , wood biology , and epiphyte ecology , with significant contributions to understanding climate change impacts on tropical and alpine ecosystems. His work integrates anatomical, physiological, and ecological approaches to study tree responses to drought, salinity, and forest regeneration dynamics. Recent publications emphasize trait-based forest ecology , showing how microscale wood anatomy connects to macroscale carbon cycling. Key findings include mechanisms of xylem repair, neighborhood effects on tropical tree growth, and global patterns in wood density drivers. Scientific awards: 2005 Förderungspreis der Stiftung '120 Jahre BOKU' Supervised 20+ theses on topics ranging from urban green infrastructure to tropical forest regeneration Community engagement: Active member of scientific committees (2005-present), organizer of international symposia, and recurring participant in conferences across Austria, France, Colombia, and Indonesia . Serves on editorial panels for tropical ecology and plant physiology journals.

• Quality Management
• Service Management
• Logistics
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Hendry Raharjo is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Service Management and Logistics. His research spans quality management, service systems, and sustainability across diverse sectors including healthcare, urban transport, and coworking spaces. Current academic rank: Associate Professor Affiliation: Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Research themes: Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Robust Design Methodology, Probabilistic Modeling, Business Excellence Hendry's recent publications focus on: Coworking space member needs (2024) Sustainable workspace practices (2023) Audit satisfaction metrics (2021) Healthcare pathway optimization (2019) Urban transport sustainability (2017) He leads projects in: Digitalization impacts on quality management Coworking space quality Business excellence frameworks Collaborations include: Centrum för management i byggsektorn (CMB) Swedish Institute for Quality (SIQ) International partners in Italy, Czech Republic, Singapore

Christopher HojnyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mixed-Integer Programming
• Symmetry Handling in Optimization
• Combinatorial Optimization
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Christopher Hojny is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Eindhoven University of Technology , specializing in combinatorial optimization. He contributes to the EAISI Foundational group and co-develops the academic solver SCIP . His research focuses on symmetry handling in mixed-integer programming , theoretical properties of integer programs, and algorithm development for combinatorial optimization. Recent work explores applications in graph neural network verification , clustering problems, and network coding through mixed-integer programming frameworks. Key publication trends show expertise in Symmetry detection and mitigation techniques Relaxation complexity theory Applications to machine learning robustness Decision diagram-based scheduling Scientific contributions include Proof systems for symmetry certification Topological bounds tightening in GNNs Stable set problem symmetry handling SCIP solver extensions He supervises PhD students Cédric Roy (NWO project on Local Symmetries) and Sten Wessel (co-supervised with Frits Spieksma), while Jasper van Doornmalen (2019-2023) investigated symmetry propagation algorithms.