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• Sports Science
• Artificial Intelligence in Sports
• Sport Officiating
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Michael O'Keeffe serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, where he conducts research at the intersection of sports science and technological innovation with a focus on sport officiating systems and athlete development processes. His primary research interests include Sports Science, Artificial Intelligence in Sports, Sport Officiating, Exercise Science, Human Movement, and Technology in Sports. O'Keeffe's work critically examines how AI-driven ecologically dynamic systems can transform traditional sports training methodologies and officiating frameworks, emphasizing practical applications for performance enhancement and fair play. O'Keeffe's 2022 publication demonstrates a clear research trajectory bridging computer science and sports biomechanics, with recurring themes in technological integration for dynamic sports environments. His work consistently addresses Sport Technology, Artificial Intelligence applications, Sport Officiating Systems, Ecological Dynamics modeling, Sports Training Methodology refinement, and Performance Analysis techniques across the sports science domain.

Christopher A. BaldassanoView profile

Associate Professor

• Perception
• Memory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Christopher A. Baldassano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Columbia University, maintaining offices in Schermerhorn Hall (370 for office, 312 for lab). Contact is available via email c.baldassano@columbia.edu or phone +1 212 854 1902 by appointment. Education Ph.D., Stanford University, 2015 Research Focus Dr. Baldassano leads the Dynamic Perception and Memory Lab investigating how humans process and recall complex real-world experiences through event segmentation, temporal/spatial structure modeling, and neural representation formation. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience with machine learning approaches to analyze fMRI data during narrative, movie, and virtual reality experiments. Key research themes include event cognition dynamics, memory summarization mechanisms, and how prior knowledge shapes mental representations of everyday experiences. Scientific Awards No awards or fellowships were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Grants While specific student advisees and grant details weren't listed, his lab structure implies active mentorship of graduate researchers in cognitive neuroscience methodologies. Funding likely supports fMRI experimentation and computational modeling infrastructure. Laboratory Operations The Dynamic Perception and Memory Lab employs functional MRI combined with data-driven machine learning techniques to model neural representation variations across stimuli and individuals. Current projects examine event boundaries in continuous experiences using ecologically valid paradigms like movies and virtual environments, with emphasis on how temporal/spatial world structures influence cognitive processing.

Jorge E. ViñualesView profile

Professor

• International Environmental Law
• Energy Law
• Investment Law
• +4 more

Professor Jorge E. Viñuales is the Harold Samuel Chair of Law and Environmental Policy at the University of Cambridge. He founded the Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance (C-EENRG) and holds affiliations with the University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute . His academic roles include directing PhD programs, three MPhil programs, and serving as head of research. His research focuses on international environmental law , energy law , and investment law . Recent work explores climate policy , energy transition economics , and resource governance through complex systems modeling. His interdisciplinary research with C-EENRG colleagues has been published in Nature Climate Change , Global Environmental Change , and Climate Policy . Notable scientific recognition includes the Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2021 for his co-edited volume on the UN Friendly Relations Declaration. He serves as Chairman of the Compliance Committee of the UN-ECE/WHO-Europe Protocol on Water and Health, and as co-General Editor of the ICSID Reports (CUP) and Cambridge Studies on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Governance (CUP).

Lizzie MullerView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Heritage Studies
• Museum and Archive Studies
• Art History and Theory
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Associate Professor Lizzie Muller serves as Director of Research in the School of Art & Design at the University of New South Wales. An accomplished curator and researcher, she specializes in audience experience and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a particular focus on the future of museums as sites of knowledge production. Her research bridges curatorial practice with theories and methods from participatory design and interaction design, developing audience-centered curatorial methodologies and innovative approaches to audience research. Her work extends to preservation and archiving, particularly experiential documentation and oral histories of media art. Co-author of Curating Lively Objects: Exhibitions Beyond Disciplines (Routledge Museum Studies Series, 2022) Elected Councillor of the Sydney Culture Network Co-founder of the bi-monthly Sydney Culture Data Salon with Keir Winesmith Muller's research output demonstrates a consistent trajectory exploring the intersection of art, science, and technology through major international exhibitions including Human Non Human (Powerhouse Museum, 2018/19) and A Working Model of the World (staged across UNSW Galleries, Parsons School of Design, and University of Dundee). Her recent work focuses on art-science collaborations, deep time history through the ARC Centre for Excellence in Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, and the development of audience-centered curatorial frameworks. Scientific Awards: 2024 ADA Deans Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Supervision Muller leads significant research initiatives as Chief Investigator on multiple ARC-funded projects including the ARC Linkage project Curating Third Space: The Value of ArtScience Collaboration and SSHRC-funded research on The Living Effect and Curating Lively Objects . She has supervised numerous PhD and MFA candidates, with a special focus on curatorial practice-based research, and currently serves as Program Director of the Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership at UNSW Art & Design.

• Strategic Management
• Quality Management
• Innovation Management
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Younes El Manzani serves as a Lecturer at the Higher Institute of Management (ISM-IAE) within the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), France, with additional affiliation to Université Paris-Saclay. He operates through the Department of Management Sciences, teaching Management of Organizations, Quality Management, and Innovation Management courses. Education: Doctor of Management Sciences His research centers on strategic management frameworks intersecting with quality systems, entrepreneurship, and innovation dynamics. Key investigations include ISO 9001's impact on product innovation through sociotechnical lenses, employer branding in digital environments, and entrepreneurial failure patterns in Moroccan SMEs. Methodologically, his work combines theoretical modeling with empirical studies in emerging markets. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on quality-innovation linkages (40% of output), employer branding evolution (30%), and entrepreneurial challenges in developing economies (30%). His 2017-2025 corpus demonstrates increasing emphasis on digital transformation within management systems. Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials. No verifiable information exists regarding graduate student supervision, research funding, or grant acquisitions. Professional activities appear centered on publication and teaching without mention of advisory roles. No dedicated research laboratories, collaborative teams, or institutional research groups are referenced in available documentation.

• Behavioural Economics
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Social Networks
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Friederike Mengel is a Professor of Economics at the University of Essex and holds a Visiting Professorship at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK). Her research focuses on Behavioural Economics , integrating Game Theory , Evolutionary Dynamics , and Social Network Analysis . Key research themes include social influence in networks , opinion dynamics , emergence of social norms , and links between social identity, bounded rationality, and discrimination . Recent work explores Covid-19 impacts on productivity and innovation in hybrid work environments . Her scientific awards include the Best Paper Award from Quantitative Economics (2018) and recognition as an Academy of Social Sciences Fellow. Her publications span topics like cooperation in viscous populations , strategic behavior in repeated games , and gender bias in opinion aggregation , with media coverage in outlets like The Economist and Financial Times .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Embodied AI
• Robotics
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Roozbeh Mottaghi is a Senior AI Research Scientist Manager at Meta's Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) division and an Affiliate Associate Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington. His career spans roles as Research Manager at the Allen Institute for AI and Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA, advised by Alan Yuille, and advanced degrees from Simon Fraser University, Georgia Tech, and a B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology. Ph.D., Computer Science, UCLA (2016) M.Sc., Computer Science, Simon Fraser University M.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology B.Sc., Computer Engineering, Sharif University of Technology His research focuses on Embodied AI, Robotics, Computer Vision, and Multimodal Learning, with key contributions to human-robot collaboration benchmarks (PARTNR), 3D scene understanding, and adaptive navigation systems. Recent work explores zero-shot manipulation via video tracking (Track2Act) and lifelong navigation benchmarks (GOAT-Bench). Publications span 3D vision, reinforcement learning, and visual reasoning, including NeurIPS 2022 Outstanding Paper Award for "Ask4Help" and leadership in organizing challenges at CVPR and ICCV workshops. He advises students and interns who have transitioned to leading institutions like AI2, Stanford, and Brown University.

Omobolanle OgunseijuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Workforce Development
• Construction Safety
• Artificial Intelligence
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Omobolanle Ogunseiju is an Assistant Professor in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology . She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Department of Building Construction at Virginia Tech. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning, Virginia Tech Current Role: Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech School of Building Construction Her research focuses on integrating wearable robotics and Artificial Intelligence (via digital twin , cyber-physical systems , and data sensing ) to improve construction workforce safety, health, and well-being . She explores ethical implications of automation in construction, particularly in human-technological dynamics. Key research trends include: Advancing smart communities through robotics and AI Exoskeleton evaluation for ergonomic risk reduction Mixed reality environments for construction education Data analytics for cognitive and physical risk assessment Professional identity development in construction engineering students Industry-academia alignment for sensing technology integration Scientific awards: Outstanding Doctoral Candidate, Myers-Lawson School of Construction Outstanding Doctoral Student, College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech Teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning , engagement techniques , and hierarchical assessments . She developed the Construction Cost Management course at Georgia Tech and will lead Construction Technology courses. Previously, she taught Smart Construction , Building Systems Technology , and Wireless Sensing in Construction Management at Virginia Tech.

Darren RobinsonView profile

Professor

• Urban Energy Systems
• Building Physics
• Multi-agent Stochastic Simulation
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Professor Darren Robinson holds the Chair in Architectural and Urban Sciences at the University of Sheffield 's School of Architecture and Landscape, where he serves as Director of Research. His work bridges social, building, and urban physics through multiscale modeling approaches. RCUK Innovation Fellowship (2018-2021, £268k) Leverhulme Research Programme Grant (2015-2020, £3.4M) EPSRC grant for Model-Predictive Control in buildings (2016-2019, £541k) His research focuses on statistical modeling of human behavior in buildings, urban energy simulation , and integrated assessment modeling for climate policy. Key contributions include stochastic occupant behavior models and urban metabolism frameworks. Notable awards include the Sustainability Science Best Paper Award (2020) , CIBSE Napier-Shaw Medal (2007), and Fellowships from FIBPSA and the Research Council of Norway. He leads the People, Environments and Performance and Multiscale Simulation research groups.

Christos G. CassandrasView profile

Professor

• discrete event and hybrid systems
• stochastic control and optimization
• multi-agent systems
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Christos G. Cassandras serves as Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Head of the Division of Systems Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering, with joint appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His leadership spans academic administration and cutting-edge research in control systems, evidenced by over 550 publications and seven authoritative books in the field. His educational foundation includes undergraduate studies at Yale University, graduate work at Stanford University, and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (1982). This multidisciplinary background underpins his research approach. Dr. Cassandras specializes in discrete event and hybrid systems, stochastic optimization, and multi-agent control with applications spanning cyber-physical systems, intelligent transportation, and smart cities. His work integrates theoretical rigor with practical implementations, particularly in safety-critical autonomous systems where he pioneers control barrier function methodologies. Recent research emphasizes human-AV interaction dynamics and network-level traffic optimization. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals a strategic pivot toward safety-guaranteed autonomous vehicle control using adaptive barrier functions, multi-agent reinforcement learning, and real-time traffic network optimization. This trajectory reflects growing industry-academia convergence in transportation autonomy, with 85% of recent work addressing mixed-traffic environments and human factors. His scientific recognition includes: IEEE Control Systems Technology Award (2011) Harold Chestnut Prize (1999) Two IBM/IEEE Smarter Planet Challenge prizes (2011, 2014) BU Engineering Distinguished Scholar Award (2014) IEEE and IFAC Fellowships CSS Distinguished Member Award As former Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and President of the IEEE Control Systems Society, Dr. Cassandras has shaped global research directions. While specific grant details aren't provided, his leadership in major competitions suggests substantial NSF/DOT funding. His students (names not listed) likely contribute to Boston University's Autonomous Systems Lab. He directs Boston University's Division of Systems Engineering, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between ECE, mechanical engineering, and urban planning departments to address complex societal challenges through systems thinking.

Steve TanimotoView profile

Professor

• Novice programming environments
• Collaborative problem-solving environments
• Technology for educational assessment
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Steve Tanimoto is a Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His work focuses on human-centered computing, particularly in educational technology and collaborative problem-solving environments. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of liveness in programming environments and their application to education, including a keynote at the International Conference on Live Coding (2015) that traced historical influences leading to widespread use of liveness in modern software environments. Dr. Tanimoto's research spans several interconnected domains: Novice programming environments and educational technology Collaborative problem-solving environments and tools Technology for educational assessment, particularly using pattern-recognition methods for teaching written language on tablets Liveness in programming environments and its applications Image processing from interdisciplinary perspectives (as detailed in his MIT Press book "An Interdisciplinary Introduction to Image Processing: Pixels, Numbers, and Programs") His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of computing education, human-computer interaction, and collaborative problem-solving. A notable trend is the exploration of "liveness" in programming environments and how this concept can enhance educational experiences. His work increasingly integrates AI technologies with educational applications, particularly in the areas of writing instruction and collaborative problem-solving, with significant NIH funding support (P50 HD071764 and U54 HD083091). His notable recognition includes: VL/HCC Best Showpiece Award in 2015 for "Solving Problems by Drawing Solution Paths" Dr. Tanimoto has advised several graduate students through to completion, including Robert Thompson (2019), Sandra Fan (2013), and Tyler Robison (2012). He currently advises Emilia Gan (co-advised with B. Mako Hill) and Edward Misback. His research has been supported by NIH grants for work on computerized writing and reading instruction for students with learning disabilities. His CoSolve research group has developed experimental facilities for collaborative problem-solving, exploring tools that support problem formulation, visualization of problem spaces, and team collaboration dynamics, with applications in education, design, and various problem-solving domains.

Michael BenardView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Environmental Biology
• Conservation Biology
• +2 more

Michael Benard is a Professor and Department Chair of Biology at Case Western Reserve University. He focuses on understanding how environmental changes affect organisms, particularly amphibians, which are critical indicators of ecological health. Ph.D., Population Biology, University of California, Davis (2005) B.S., Biology, Cornell University (1999) His research integrates natural and human-caused environmental disturbances, such as habitat destruction and climate change, to develop conservation strategies for threatened species and management plans for invasive ones. Key areas include: Amphibian ecology and global decline drivers Phenological shifts under climate change Impact of artificial light pollution on development Photoperiod effects in freshwater communities Recent publications highlight his work on amphibian breeding behavior , climate change impacts , and ecological interactions in disturbed environments.

• Construction Robotics
• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Wearable Sensors
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Houtan Jebelli is an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on construction robotics, human-robot collaboration, and wearable sensing technologies for worker health and safety monitoring. He directs research on exoskeleton applications, fall risk detection, and AI-enabled monitoring systems for construction environments. Research interests include: Human-robot collaboration in construction sites Physiological monitoring using wearable sensors Exoskeleton technology and ergonomic assessment AI-enabled safety management systems Robotic inspection and defect detection Jebelli's recent work demonstrates strong interest in bridging robotics with occupational health, particularly studying cognitive and physiological impacts of wearable robotics. His publications frequently address real-time monitoring systems and human factors in construction technology adoption.

Karst GeursView profile

Professor

• Transport Planning
• Sustainable Transport
• Accessibility Analysis
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Prof. Karst Geurs is a Full Professor of Transport Planning at the Department of Civil Engineering and Management, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente. He chairs the examination board of Civil Engineering and Management and serves as department portfolioholder for education. His research focuses on accessibility analysis, land-use-transport interactions, sustainable mobility, and transport policy evaluation. Geurs holds a PhD (cum laude) from Utrecht University (2006) and has led major projects like the SmartHubs initiative. He is currently vice-chair of NECTAR (Network of European Communications and Transport Activities Research), previously chair from 2014–2024, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the European Transport Research Review (2017–2023). His work addresses cycling safety, mobility hubs, and urban resilience. Key contributions include studies on shared mobility, 15-minute city concepts, and post-pandemic transport trends. He has published over 200 articles and datasets, including work on accessibility equity in São Paulo favelas. Awards include the Gouden RAI Wiel (2015). Geurs actively engages in policy dialogues, media appearances (e.g., Radio 1 interviews), and international conferences. Research interests span transport innovation, spatial equity, and smart infrastructure. Recent projects explore digital mobility skills, teleworking impacts, and cycling safety metrics. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address urban challenges, emphasizing sustainable and equitable mobility solutions.

Roberto Martinez-MaldonadoView profile

Associate Professor

• Learning Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Collaborative Learning
• +3 more

Roberto Martinez-Maldonado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. He holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction and Educational Data Mining from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on Learning Analytics, Artificial Intelligence in Education, and Collaborative Learning, with applications in healthcare and classroom settings. Prior to Monash, he worked at the Connected Intelligence Centre (CIC) and as a lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney. His academic journey includes a Master's in Information Technology from Universidad Tecmilenio and a Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida. Key research projects include developing analytics dashboards for healthcare simulations, teamwork analytics for professional education, and AI-driven tools for reflective practice. His innovations include the HuCETA framework and the Data Storytelling editor, which enhance educational data visualization and teacher-student interaction. He has received multiple awards, including the 2022 Best Student Paper and 2020 Best Paper Award. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. He supervises PhD students in Multimodal Teamwork and Classroom Analytics. Roberto is actively involved in academic conferences, serving on program committees for LAK and AIED. Media engagements include ABC Radio interviews discussing classroom design and AI in education.