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Froukje Sleeswijk VisserView profile

Associate Professor

• Service Design
• Public Service Design
• Empathy-Centric Design
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Dr. Froukje Sleeswijk Visser is an Associate Professor in Service Design at Delft University of Technology's Industrial Design Engineering department, part of the Human-Centered Design group. She works part-time and focuses on public service design, empathy-driven methodologies, and co-design approaches. Her research emphasizes societal challenges, user participation, and empathic design practices. She advises ContextQueen, a consultancy firm, and collaborates on projects like MyFutures Lab (winner of the 2018 Hans Sauer Award). Education: PhD in Design Engineering (2009, TU Delft), Master’s in Industrial Design Engineering (Delft). Key roles include teaching courses like 'Contextmapping Skills' and 'Human-Centered Design and Beyond'. Research projects involve Innovation in Services, Empathic Future Visions, and Bubble Games exploring empathy design. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed works since 2003, focusing on empathic design frameworks, service design deliverables, and collaborative research impacts. She advocates for bridging design research and industry practice, with notable contributions to contextmapping and empathic method taxonomies. Labs/Studios: Active in StudioLab (cross-pollination of research/education) and MyFutures (tools for personal future planning). Current projects explore VR for empathy-building and interdisciplinary design labels.

• Computer Architecture
• Accelerated Machine Learning
• Computer Science Education
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Thomas Yeh is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley. Prior to academia, he gained industry experience across research, architecture, design, verification, marketing, and management roles. His educational credentials: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UCLA BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley Dr. Yeh's research spans computer architecture, accelerated machine learning, and computer science education. In architecture, he pioneers error-tolerant physics simulation and heterogeneous computing. His ML work focuses on adaptive precision techniques for energy-efficient acceleration. In education, he develops interactive tools for novice programmers and experiential learning frameworks for computer architecture. His cross-disciplinary approach bridges hardware-software co-design with pedagogical innovation. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on computational efficiency across physics simulation, ML acceleration, and educational technology. His work connects real-time systems optimization with emerging AI applications, particularly in interactive environments and physics-based animation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. While advising details and grant funding specifics are absent from available information, his industry-academia transition informs practical research directions. Teaching responsibilities include core courses like Introduction to CS, Data Structures, and Efficient ML Computing. Research infrastructure details remain unspecified, though his publications suggest collaborations in physics simulation and heterogeneous computing environments.

• Alcohol Research
• Drug Research
• Intoxication Studies
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Geoffrey Hunt is a Professor at the Centre for Alcohol and Drugs Research, Aarhus University, Denmark, and Director of the Institute for Scientific Analysis in San Francisco, USA. He co-edited the comprehensive Routledge Handbook of Intoxicants and Intoxication (2022), which synthesizes multidisciplinary perspectives on global intoxication practices across 34 chapters and eight thematic sections. His research spans dual domains: (1) alcohol and drug studies examining social/cultural dimensions of intoxication (evident in his editorial work on global intoxicant practices across 19+ countries), and (2) special educational needs with focus on evidence-based interventions for intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and language impairments. Key interests include ethical frameworks for European psychologists, mediation in educational disputes, and historical policy analysis since the Warnock Report. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal strong methodological emphasis on randomized controlled trials (E-PAtS program), cost-effectiveness analysis of mediation services, and systematic reviews of inclusive education practices. The work consistently addresses UK policy contexts while maintaining international relevance through European psychology ethics frameworks and cross-cultural intoxication studies.

Amritanshu PandeyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Grid Simulation and Optimization
• Grid Cybersecurity
• Modeling of Future Energy Systems
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Amritanshu Pandey is an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Vermont, with a part-time adjunct appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and security of electric grids through methods in circuit theory, optimization, and machine learning. He pioneered the SUGAR simulation engine for power systems and collaborates globally on grid challenges. Research Interests: Pandey's work spans renewable integration, grid cybersecurity, digital twins, and decarbonization. Key projects include developing algorithms for large-scale grid optimization, anomaly detection, electric vehicle infrastructure modeling, and cyber-resilient energy systems. His research addresses real-world challenges in rapidly evolving grids across Asia and Africa. Awards: Best Paper Award, IEEE PES General Meeting (2017, 2021) Best-of-the-Best Paper Award, IEEE PES General Meeting (2021) Best Student Paper Runner-up, ECML-PKDD (2018) Students & Labs: He advises 7 PhD students and has graduated 11 advisees (PhD/MS/BS). His lab focuses on power systems innovation, including the SUGAR simulation framework and projects on grid cybersecurity and sustainable electrification.

Lee Rybeck LyndView profile

Professor

• Microbial cellulose utilization
• Metabolic engineering
• Innovative biomass processing technologies
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Lee Rybeck Lynd is the Paul E. and Joan H. Queneau Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Adjunct Professor of Biology at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. He has been a member of the Dartmouth faculty since 1987 and serves as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Terragia Corporation, Consolidated Bioprocessing Team Leader for the DOE Center for Bioenergy Innovation, and Director of the Advanced Second Generation Biofuel Laboratory. Professor Lynd's research spans microbial cellulose utilization, metabolic engineering, innovative biomass processing technologies, and sustainable bioenergy futures. His work focuses on cost-effective production of cellulosic biofuels that benefit people and the environment, with particular emphasis on consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) which offers potential for transformative cost reductions in biofuel production. His research integrates molecular biology, microbiology, and chemical/biochemical engineering to advance both fundamental understanding and applied capability in bioenergy. His publication record includes over 300 papers with more than 42,000 citations and an h-index of 88. Recent research trends show increasing focus on sustainability metrics, carbon-negative biofuels, and the integration of bioenergy systems with food production and environmental protection. His work increasingly addresses the socio-economic dimensions of bioenergy deployment alongside technical innovations. Charles Thom Award, Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (2021) Thayer Distinguished Research Award for Faculty (2020) Lemelson-MIT Sustainability Award (2007) AAAS Fellow (2012) Charles D. Scott Award for Distinguished Contributions (2005) Professor Lynd has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, currently mentoring several PhD candidates including Nick Cervenka, Madeline Hoey, Shu Huang, Matthew Kubis, and Bishal Sharma. His research has been supported by multiple funding sources including the Department of Energy, USDA NIFA, Sao Paulo Research Foundation (Brazil), and The Link Foundation. He has testified before the US Senate three times and has been featured in Wired, Forbes, and Nova. He leads the Lynd Research Lab which includes postdoctoral associates, graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate researchers. The lab collaborates closely with the DOE Center for Bioenergy Innovation and maintains an international network of collaborators. Current research focuses on consolidated bioprocessing, metabolic engineering of cellulolytic microbes, and sustainable bioenergy futures that integrate environmental, economic, and social considerations.

Jennifer WhyteView profile

Professor

• Infrastructure Projects
• Project Leadership
• Systems Integration
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Professor Jennifer Whyte is a Professor and Director of the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership at the University of Sydney's School of Project Management (Faculty of Engineering). Her research focuses on project leadership, systems integration, digital transformation in construction, and future-making practices. She previously led the School of Project Management (2021-23) and holds a retained Professorship at Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is a Policy Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, contributing to industry policy and advisory boards such as the UK Construction Leadership Council. Education: Holds a PhD and is a Fellow (FICE) of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Her work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical impact through tools like digital twins and visualization technologies. Current projects include the Alan Turing Institute's Data-Centric Engineering Programme (Grand Challenge III) and the EPSRC-funded VENTURA Project's Virtual Decision Room initiative. Research interests span infrastructure projects, innovation ecosystems, and leadership in complex environments. She actively supervises doctoral students exploring areas like risk management in construction and digital transformation in public institutions. Awards include recognition for policy contributions and leadership in project-based organizations. Grants include funding for Big Data-driven stakeholder engagement in mega-projects and collaborations on new energy technologies. Her global links include Imperial College London and ongoing partnerships with institutions in the UK and Australia.

Oliver LaaschView profile

Professor

• Responsible Management
• Alternative Business Models
• Disruptive Activism
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Oliver Laasch is a Professor of Responsible Management at ESCP Business School in Berlin and holds an adjunct professorship in Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Manchester. He has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Nottingham Ningbo (China), Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), and Seoul National University (South Korea), along with visiting positions at the University of Tübingen’s Global Ethic Institute and Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on responsible management, alternative business models, disruptive activism, and qualitative methods. He has published in top-tier journals such as the Academy of Management Learning and Education , British Journal of Management , and Journal of Business Ethics . Laasch co-authored the Research Handbook of Responsible Management and Sage Handbook of Responsible Management Learning and Education , and has contributed to practitioner outlets like Harvard Business Review and Forbes . He designs and teaches courses at all academic levels, including the Coursera MOOC Managing Responsibly with 40,000+ enrollees. His work on the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative has been pivotal. He has served as an editorial board member for journals like Academy of Management Learning and Education and Long Range Planning , editing over 40 special issues and books. Laasch advises companies and universities on staff development and has pioneered frameworks for integrating sustainability into business education. His research emphasizes systemic change, ethical leadership, and the intersection of activism with corporate responsibility.

Janette HughesView profile

Professor

• Digital Literacies
• STEAM Education
• Maker Pedagogies
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Janette Hughes is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Technology and Pedagogy at the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University. Her work focuses on transforming literacy practices through digital technologies and maker-oriented pedagogies. She holds a PhD in Curriculum (Language and Literacy) from the University of Western Ontario and has taught courses ranging from undergraduate programs to doctoral research methods. Education: PhD in Curriculum (Language and Literacy), University of Western Ontario, 2006 MA in Teaching (Curriculum/English), OISE/University of Toronto, 1995 BEd (Concurrent IS English/History), Queen’s University, 1988 Bachelor of Arts (Honours English Literature), Queen’s University, 1987 Research Interests: Digital literacies, maker pedagogies, STEAM education, critical making, social media and identity construction, and fostering global competencies through design thinking. Her work emphasizes how digital tools empower learners to critique, create, and drive social change. Awards & Recognition: Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Early Researcher Award Ontario Research Fund—Research Excellence Award UOIT Research Excellence Award Lab & Collaborations: Directs the STEAM-3D Maker Lab, exploring innovative learning spaces and technologies. Engages in collaborative research on topics like virtual professional learning and inclusive curriculum design.

Simon JossView profile

Professor

• Urban Futures
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Urban Technologies
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Simon Joss is Professor of Urban Futures and Head of Urban Studies at the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow. He holds a biology degree from the University of Bern and a PhD in technology policy from Imperial College London. Previously at the University of Westminster, he directed the Centre for the Study of Democracy and co-founded the International Eco-Cities Initiative. His research focuses on sustainable urban development, smart cities, and urban governance. He is associate director of the ESRC-funded Urban Big Data Centre and has advised bodies like the Wellcome Trust and the BSI Smart Cities Committee. Research interests include urban futures, eco-cities, policy analysis, and the governance of urban innovation. Recent work critiques smart city models, explores post-pandemic urban data use, and examines global sustainable urban frameworks. He has authored over 50 publications on urban sustainability and co-edited key texts like Sustainable Cities: Governing for Urban Innovation (2015). Recent grants include ESRC funding for Urban Big Data governance (2019-2023) and Leverhulme support for international eco-city comparisons. Supervised eight PhDs to completion, with current projects addressing migrant communities in Glasgow, tourism governance, and urban cycling cultures. Teaching focuses on sustainable urban futures, research methods, and urban data governance.

Jihong WangView profile

Professor

• Power System Modelling and Control
• Energy Storage and Grid Integration
• Energy Efficient Actuators
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Professor Jihong Wang is a faculty member at the University of Warwick's School of Engineering, where she has held the position since January 2011. She previously served as a Professor of Control and Electrical Power at the University of Birmingham and held academic roles at the University of Liverpool from 1998 to 2007. As the Head of the Power and Control Systems Research Laboratory, her research focuses on power system modeling and control, energy storage integration, and energy-efficient actuators. Her work has led to over 100 journal publications and several industry collaborations, including a smart voltage controller and a clean pneumatic UPS. She led the EPSRC-funded IMAGES project, developing an open-source software tool for energy storage systems. Professor Wang actively contributes to energy storage initiatives, including co-leading the Supergen Energy Storage Hub and the Joint UK-India Clean Energy Centre (JUICE). Her funded projects span compressed air energy storage (CAES), grid-tied photovoltaic inverters, and net-zero engineering innovation. She advises on energy policy and has pioneered innovations in thermal storage, grid decarbonization, and renewable energy integration. Her research bridges academic rigor and practical applications, addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy systems. Her professional engagement includes roles like Deputy Director of the Supergen Energy Storage Network+ and collaborations with global institutions. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to energy challenges, combining control systems, thermal engineering, and policy analysis. Professor Wang’s contributions have been recognized through best paper awards and leadership in major energy storage consortia.

Soufiene DjahelView profile

Professor

• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Cyber Security
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Soufiene Djahel is a Professor at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities (CFTC) at Coventry University, UK. His research focuses on connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cyber security, and smart cities. He holds a PhD in Secure Routing and Medium Access Protocols from Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (2010), and has held academic positions including Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and Manchester Metropolitan University. His research interests include CAV coordination protocols, cyber-physical security solutions, and intelligent transportation systems. Djahel leads projects such as the £1.2M AeroPharma Logistics initiative and has secured funding from the Newton Fund and JSPS. He is a recipient of the 2021 JSPS Invitational Fellowship and has published extensively in IEEE journals and conferences. Current projects explore UAVs-as-a-service, digital twins for CAVs, and B5G/6G for smart infrastructure. He advises PhD students on topics like AI-based threat mitigation and transport electrification. Djahel also serves as an external examiner and editorial board member for journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Tina ComesView profile

Professor

• Crisis Informatics
• Decision Theory
• Disaster Management
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Tina Comes is a Full Professor in Decision-Making & Digitalisation at the University of Maastricht, Netherlands. She holds a part-time position (0.2 FTE) and has previously held academic roles at TU Delft (Associate Professor in Decision-Making for Resilience, 2017), University of Agder (Full Professor in ICT, 2015-2017), and Visiting Professor at Lamsade, Université Dauphine, Paris (2014). Her research focuses on Crisis Informatics , Decision Theory , Disaster Management , Humanitarian Logistics , and Resilience . Her work spans building simulation , ventilation systems , and energy-efficient design , with grants totaling €9.6 million since 2012. Key projects include Resilient Systems (NL Ministry of Defense, 2020-2026), H2020 HERoS (2020-2023), and Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure (Amsterdam, 2020-2022). She has supervised 6 PhD students at TU Delft (2017-2022), 3 Postdocs/PhDs at University of Agder (2013-2020), and 1 PhD at Université Toulouse (2014-2018). Her scientific awards include: 2020 José Maria Sarriegi Award by the Spanish Red Cross 2019 Emerald Literati Award 2016 Delft Technology Fellowship (acceptance rate 2012 Best Paper Award at ISCRAM Conference

Caterina CrucianiView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Trust in Financial Advisory
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Caterina Cruciani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management , Venice School of Management , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She serves as a member of the University Scientific Instrumentation Service Center (CSA) Management Committee and is affiliated with the Research Institute for Social Innovation . Research Interests Trust dynamics in financial advisory Behavioral finance and investor decision-making Sustainability disclosure and ESG integration Digital transformation in financial services Regional economic development and SME financing Agent-based modeling of cooperative behavior Key Article Trends (2009-2024): Span 15 years of research on financial trust (12 publications), behavioral economics (10), sustainability (6), and digital finance (5). Methodologically combines experimental economics , structural equation modeling , and Supervised Topic Modeling for ESG discourse analysis.

Mina NajafiView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Digital Twin Applications
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Dr. Mina Najafi is an academic researcher specializing in sustainable construction, digital transformation in built environments, and place attachment theory. Her work bridges engineering, urban planning, and social sciences. She actively supervises PhD students and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives. Research Focus: Sustainable Construction, BIM Technology, Digital Twins, Aging in Place Strategies, and Climate Resilience. Key Projects: Exploration of digital frontiers in construction, policy analysis for energy efficiency, and community-centric design for low-density regions. Her research interests span innovative construction practices, the integration of emerging technologies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of built environments. Recent work emphasizes leveraging digital tools for supply chain optimization and climate adaptation.

Ramana VinjamuriView profile

Associate Professor

• Brain-Machine Interfaces
• Neuroprosthetics and Exoskeletons
• Machine Learning
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Ramana Vinjamuri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He holds a secondary appointment as Visiting Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh (2008), M.S. in Bioinstrumentation from Villanova University (2004), and B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Kakatiya University (2002). Dr. Vinjamuri's research focuses on Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMIs) for upper-limb prostheses control , neuroprosthetics and exoskeletons , machine learning in motor control , and neurophysiological signal processing . His work extends synergy-based models to control 37-dimensional hand movements, addresses human-robot interaction through emotionally intelligent systems, and develops neurotechnologies for substance use disorder using wearable sensors and AI. NSF CAREER Award (2019) NSF IUCRC BRAIN Center Planning Grant (2020) Harvey N Davis Distinguished Teaching Assistant Professor Award (2018) His publications demonstrate expertise in EEG and EMG signal analysis , deep learning for motor decoding , synergy modeling , and humanoid robot control . The Vinjamuri Lab at UMBC involves graduate, undergraduate, and high school researchers, with international collaborations in India and the US.