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Dr. Tanya L. Sharpe is an Associate Professor and Factor-Inwentash Chair in Social Work in the Global Community at the University of Toronto's Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston College and previously served at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work. Her research focuses on sociocultural factors influencing coping strategies among Black survivors of homicide victims, emphasizing culturally responsive interventions. She leads The CRIB (Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims), advancing policy and practice in global communities. Education: Ph.D., Boston College School of Social Work MSW, University of Connecticut School of Social Work B.A., Hampton University Key Roles: Founder and Director of The CRIB Advisory Board Member, Toronto Police Services and Safe Streets-Baltimore Recipient of awards including the Boston College Distinguished Alumni Award and NASW Educator of the Year Her research interests include homicide grief, trauma in marginalized communities, and community-based interventions. Notable projects include the Homicide Tracker mapping Toronto’s violence, the Tracking (In)Justice database on police-involved deaths, and the RISE YBMen program for Black men’s mental health. She has published extensively on racialized violence, police victimization, and survivor resilience. Grants include projects on Black survivor mental health and youth violence prevention. Dr. Sharpe advocates for anti-racist frameworks in social work education and public health, emphasizing systemic solutions to address homicide grief and violence. Her work bridges academia and community action, fostering healing and justice for impacted communities.

• Homicide Grief
• Trauma in Marginalized Communities
• Community-Based Research
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Dr. Ozgur Turetken serves as Professor and Associate Dean of Research at Toronto Metropolitan University's Ted Rogers School of Management, while also directing the School of Information Technology Management. His leadership has transformed the school's research culture and elevated the Business Technology Management program through innovative curriculum development and industry partnerships. Education: BSc in Electrical Engineering (Turkey) MBA (Turkey) PhD (United States) Turetken's research operates at the critical intersection of information processing, organization, and presentation and its impact on human decision-making. Specializing in human-computer interaction , he investigates text mining, visualization techniques, and information overload in new media environments. His experimental work with human subjects examines sentiment dynamics in user-generated content, particularly analyzing electoral decision processes through text mining of social media data. This research bridges theoretical insights with practical applications across political campaigns, marketing strategies, and institutional governance. As an educator, Turetken mentors doctoral and master's students in thesis development while teaching analytics, information systems fundamentals, and advanced theory courses. His administrative leadership focuses on strengthening research infrastructure and fostering academic-industry collaboration within the School of Information Technology Management.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Systems
• Text Mining
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Pierre-Majorique Léger is a Full Professor at the Department of Information Technology , HEC Montréal. He serves as Director of the ERPsim Laboratory , Co-Director of Tech3Lab , and holds the Chair in User Experience IVADO . His research focuses on User Experience (UX) , Human-Computer Interaction , Human-Centered AI , NeuroIS , and Serious Games for Learning . M.Sc.A. (Industrial Engineering), Polytechnique Montréal Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering), Polytechnique Montréal Postdoctoral Fellowship (Information Technology), HEC Montréal His research interests combine neuroscience with information systems, examining: Cognitive load measurement in digital environments Human-AI collaboration dynamics Neuroadaptive interfaces User behavior in e-commerce Technostress mitigation UX evaluation in VR/AR Recent research trends show: Systematic reviews on AI ethics in industry/education Neurophysiological studies using EEG/fNIRS Experiments on multimodal interfaces Gamification effectiveness analysis Scientific Awards : IVADO Chair in User Experience Grand Prix de recherche (2024) Multiple best paper nominations (2020-2022) Advising & Grants : Directed 3 PhD theses and 74 MSc theses (2020-2025) Secured funding for ERPsim Lab's $2M research grant Collaborated with Tech3Lab on international projects Laboratories : Co-Director, Tech3Lab Director, ERPsim Laboratory IVADO-affiliated researcher

• User Experience (UX)
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Human-Centered AI (HCAI)
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Dr. Sameh Al Natour is an Associate Professor and Director of the Information Technology Management program at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. His academic credentials include a PhD and MSc from the University of British Columbia, and an MBA and BS from Simon Fraser University. His research explores: Design of human-computer interfaces and decision support systems Adoption patterns in information systems and e-commerce platforms Trust dynamics in computer-mediated communication Virtual advisor effectiveness and user disclosure behaviors Recent publications (2020-2021) focus on privacy in mobile apps, sentiment analysis applications, and methodologies to enhance decision-aid relevance. His work consistently appears in FT50-listed and A*-rated journals. Major Awards: Dean’s Scholarly Award (2021-2022) TRSM Teaching Innovation Award (2021) Best Reviewer Award, ICIS (2016) Multiple TRSM Research Recognition grants (2020-2021) He oversees undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems foundations, strategy, and global technological trends.

• Electronic Commerce
• Decision Support Systems
• Information Systems Adoption
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Dr. Tony Hernandez is a Professor in the Department of Retail Management at Toronto Metropolitan University's Ted Rogers School of Management, where he also serves as Director of the Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity (CSCA) and holds the Eaton Chair in Retailing. He obtained his M.Sc. in Geographical Information Systems from Leicester University and Ph.D. in Retail Geography from Manchester Metropolitan University. His research program focuses on: Geospatial analytics for retail location planning Big data applications in retail decision-making Spatial organization of ethnic retail ecosystems Canadian retail policy impacts Consumer behavior modeling through data visualization Recent publication trends (2018-2021) demonstrate strong emphasis on location intelligence innovations, with articles exploring cannabis retail policy responses, ethnic grocery clustering in Toronto, and organizational adoption of big data analytics. This work consistently bridges theoretical geography with practical retail strategy. Significant recognitions include: ICSC's Award for Outstanding Service to the Research Community (2012) Endowed Eaton Chair in Retailing Emeritus status with ICSC's North American Research Taskforce Through the CSCA, Dr. Hernandez leads industry-funded research partnerships with major North American and European retailers, focusing on location optimization, market analysis, and spatial decision support systems.

• Geographic Information Systems
• Retail Geography
• Location Analytics
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Lévis Thériault serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering within Polytechnique Montréal's Faculty of Engineering. He is also a member of the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), contributing to Montreal's AI research ecosystem. His academic credentials include a B.Eng., DESS from UQAC, M.Sc.A., and PhD coursework at Polytechnique Montréal. His research spans two dynamic domains: artificial intelligence applications in healthcare (notably the Marvin chatbot system for HIV treatment adherence) and innovative educational technologies for engineering education. Recent work focuses on conversational agents for patient self-management, digital learning environments, and active learning methodologies. His publication trend shows a strategic pivot toward health AI since 2020, with multiple presentations at International AIDS Conferences, while maintaining his educational technology research thread. Dr. Thériault actively supervises graduate students across multiple cohorts, with current advisees working on AI-driven clinical tools and educational software. His supervision record includes 14 professional Master's graduates between 2021-2024 and ongoing PhD and research Master's projects. Student theses demonstrate strong industry alignment, with implementations at organizations including Desjardins, Intact Assurance, and Criteo. Teaching responsibilities include core courses in operating systems, discrete structures, and software design, where he implements his research on active learning strategies. His 2020 publication on smartphone-based assessment for large engineering classes exemplifies his practical approach to educational innovation. The May 2022 press coverage of his AI solution for Alloprof's homework help platform highlights real-world impact of his educational technology research.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Learning and Inference Theories
• Knowledge Representation
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