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• Eco-Social Design
• Digital Justice
• Social Participation
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Bianca Herlo is a Professor of Eco-Social Design at Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU DFK), serving as Head of the Competence Center for Transformation Design. She specializes in eco-social transformation, digital justice, and participatory design practices. Her work bridges academia, civil society, and policy-making to address systemic inequalities through design interventions. She previously held interim professorships at the University of Fine Arts Braunschweig and led research groups at the Weizenbaum Institute and Berlin University of the Arts. Her current roles include chair of the German Society for Design Theory and Research (DGTF), co-host of the podcast Purple Code , and member of the Social Design Network. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations across art, technology, and urban planning, focusing on equitable digital futures and inclusive social innovation. Research interests emphasize structural justice in digital systems, feminist futures, and the role of design in fostering participatory democracy. Her recent contributions include co-editing Design als Haltung (2024) and leading projects like REASSESSING THE SOCIAL and the PhD Programme in Eco-Social Innovation. Her work frequently appears in transdisciplinary platforms such as Weizenbaum Journal and Geography Compass . Key achievements include jury roles for the Gender Design Award, SNSF evaluations, and advisory roles in digital policy initiatives. She frequently lectures internationally on topics ranging from AI ethics to intercultural participation, maintaining a strong commitment to translating research into actionable societal impact.

• Microgrids
• Energy Management Systems
• IoT Integration in SmartGrid
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Juan C. Vasquez is a Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM) at Aalborg University, Denmark. He holds a B.S. in Electronics Engineering from the Autonomous University of Manizales (2004) and a Ph.D. in Automatic Control, Robotics, and Computer Vision from the Technical University of Catalonia (2009). His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2011–2014) and Associate Professor (2014–2019) before becoming a full Professor. He has held visiting positions at Virginia Tech’s CPES and Ritsumeikan University, Japan. His research focuses on microgrid operation, advanced control strategies, energy management systems, IoT integration in smart grids, and maritime microgrids. He has authored over 649 publications and secured significant grants, including the EU-funded projects EU-DREAM (2024–2027) and NEST (2024–2026). He is an IEEE Senior Member and serves as an Associate Editor for journals like IET Power Electronics and IEEE Access. Research Highlights: Microgrid control, distributed energy resources, and digital twins for energy systems. Awards: Young Investigator Award (2019), Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (since 2017). Grants: Led 49 projects, including EU-DREAM (€ funding) and NEST (national infrastructure roadmap). Prof. Vasquez contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in affordable and clean energy (SDG 7). His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations on resilient energy systems and smart grid innovations.

• Climate Risk Management
• Flood Resilience Engineering
• Urban Flood Adaptation
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Professor Jessica Lamond serves as Dean for Research and Enterprise at the University of the West of England (UWE), leading the College of Arts, Technology and Environment. Her academic role is anchored in the Faculty of Environment and Technology (FET), where she holds a professorship in Real Estate and Climate Risk. She joined UWE in 2011, co-founding the Centre for Floods Communities and Resilience and later co-directing the Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research. Prior to academia, she worked in government consultancy and at Unilever, with a PhD and postdoc in Flood Risk and Real Estate from the University of Wolverhampton. Her expertise spans transdisciplinary research in flood resilience, climate adaptation, and property valuation. Key research areas include property flood resilience (PFR), socio-technical governance frameworks, and the financial and social impacts of flooding. She has led over £10M in research projects influencing national and international policy, including co-authoring the UK’s PFR code of practice and contributing to Flood Re Transition Planning. Her work bridges academia, industry, and policy through roles in Natural Hazards Research Australia, BSI committees, Defra roundtables, and UKRI grant reviews. Recent publications emphasize global flood research priorities, blue-green infrastructure implementation, and stakeholder engagement in climate adaptation. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses barriers to resilience adoption, integrating technical innovation with community and policy dynamics. Awards and recognitions are reflected in her advisory roles and peer-reviewed contributions to flood risk management literature. Grants and collaborations include multi-stakeholder initiatives on biodiversity in urban development, railway flood resilience, and African climate data systems. Her teaching focuses on research-led postgraduate education, emphasizing real-world applications of climate risk theory. Current projects explore amphibious architecture, flood insurance mechanisms, and long-term financial resilience strategies.

Sabarethinam KameshwarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Infrastructure Resilience
• Multi-Hazard Performance of Structures
• Machine Learning for Natural Hazards
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Dr. Sabarethinam Kameshwar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU), within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on infrastructure and community resilience, multi-hazard performance of structures, and decision support systems for extreme events. He holds a Ph.D. from Rice University and a B.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Rice University (2017) B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2012) Research Interests: Dr. Kameshwar investigates infrastructure resilience to natural hazards, including hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. His work integrates machine learning, fragility modeling, and decision-support frameworks to improve community resilience. Key areas include: Multi-hazard performance of bridges, buildings, and oil storage tanks Surrogate modeling for natural hazards research Decision support under uncertainties Life-cycle analysis and sustainability of infrastructure Students and Advising: He currently advises doctoral students focused on topics like road network resilience, bridge load prediction, and tsunami-induced debris impacts. Former advisees include Sai Aditya Bandaru, who studied bridge load posting prediction. Labs and Collaborations: His research group collaborates on projects such as post-hurricane reconnaissance (e.g., Hurricane Ida, Hurricane Laura) and experimental studies on tsunami debris damming forces. They also contribute to datasets like the StEER initiative.

Mika MäntyläView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Testing
• Software Log Analysis
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Mika Mäntylä is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on software engineering, testing, log analysis, and systematic literature reviews. He leads projects such as CRITICAL (cultivating critical reading in the internet era) and a microservice anomaly detection initiative funded by the Academy of Finland. His work spans technical domains like software log anomaly detection, meta-learning applications, and social media credibility evaluation. Notable tools include Credtwi (a browser plugin for credibility assessment) and LogLead (a log analysis system). Key grants include SRC Strategic Research Council funding (2023–2026) and Academy Project funding (2023–2026). Mika’s research bridges technical and societal challenges, addressing software quality, automated anomaly detection, and user-centric credibility evaluation. His publications often emphasize empirical methods, tool development, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Niklas ErikssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Marketing
• Technology Adoption
• Consumer Behavior
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Niklas Eriksson is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing at Arcada University, where he also serves as part of the Arcada AI and Human Interaction Hub. He holds a PhD in Information Systems and focuses on technology adoption in industries, particularly retail and consumer behavior. His research spans digital marketing innovations, consumer interactions with emerging technologies, and the future of retail in the Nordic region. He has contributed to journals like the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and leads a Nordic research consortium on digital shoppers. **Education**: PhD in Information Systems. **Research Interests**: His work examines technology integration in retail environments, including mobile applications, IoT devices, and robotics in supermarkets. He explores consumer adoption patterns of online grocery services and smart technologies, with a focus on cross-cultural applications (e.g., Thailand and Finland). **Awards**: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. **Advising & Grants**: No advisees or grant information listed. His research is concentrated on collaborative industry projects like smart cart pilots and digital shopper behavior studies. **Lab/Team**: Active in the Arcada AI and Human Interaction Hub, focusing on AI-driven consumer interaction solutions.

Daniel GreeneView profile

Associate Professor

• Technology and Work
• Privacy and Surveillance
• Information Institutions
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Daniel Greene is an Associate Professor in the College of Information at the University of Maryland , and serves as Vice President of the campus chapter of the American Association of University Professors. His work focuses on the futures of work , privacy, surveillance, and organizational change through interpretive social science methodologies. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Research interests include technology and work dynamics, privacy governance, information institutions, race/gender inequality, and critical design ethics. His landmark book The Promise of Access (MIT Press, 2021) won the McGannon Book Award for its analysis of how poverty is framed through technological solutions like 'learn to code' initiatives. Current projects explore organizational exclusion via performance metrics and resistance strategies. Publications span topics from gig economies to AI ethics in policing, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach bridging information studies, sociology of work, and critical theory. He maintains an active online presence at dmgreene.net and is not currently accepting Ph.D. students.

Hans-Wolfgang LoidlView profile

Associate Professor

• Functional Programming
• Parallel Programming
• Program Analysis
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Hans-Wolfgang Loidl is an Associate Professor at the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. His primary research areas include functional programming, parallel computation, program analysis, symbolic computation, and high-performance machine learning with applications in embedded systems, FinTech, and health informatics. He leads the dependable systems group and serves as Senior Programme Director for Computer Science, chairing the Undergraduate Board of Studies and leading the 2025 Academic Review. Member of dependable systems group Coordinated SICSA MultiCore Challenge Hosted 2nd International Summer School on Advances in Programming Languages in 2014 He designs and implements programming languages for easy-to-use parallelism (Glasgow Parallel Haskell, Glasgow Distributed Haskell, mobile Haskell) and focuses on formal guarantees for resource bounds. Recent expansions include computer security (Secrious project EP/T017511/1) via serious games, high-performance machine learning for FinTech (BA grant + industry PhD), and Brain-Computer Interfaces (EPSRC proposal). His research output spans 1999–2025, including 64 peer-reviewed publications and 5 datasets. Notable works include articles on parallel Haskell dialects (PAEAN), NUMA performance analysis, unikernel benchmarking, and playful learning exercises for security education. He offers PhD projects in functional programming, parallel programming, and high-performance machine learning applications. His teaching vision emphasizes strategic focus in software engineering education, with courses on industrial programming, hardware-software interfaces, and parallel/distributed technology.

Tobias KögelView profile

Researcher

• Radar Localization
• Radar Signal Processing
• Software Defined Radio
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Tobias Kögel is a doctoral candidate and researcher at the Institute of Microwaves and Photonics (LHFT) within the Department of Electrical-Electronic-Communication Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). His work focuses on advanced radar systems, signal processing, and RF technologies. Kögel holds an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EEI) and has been actively engaged in research since 2020. His research interests span radar localization, radar signal processing in FPGAs, software-defined radio, switched injection-locked oscillators (SILOs), and UHF-RFID systems. He seeks students for projects involving hardware development, FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog), and Python-based simulation of radar algorithms using Kalman filters. Kögel has contributed to over a dozen peer-reviewed publications since 2019, addressing topics like bistatic radar networks, time-frequency synchronization, and hybrid RFID-odometry localization. His work frequently appears in IEEE journals and conferences such as IEEE Radar Conference and International Microwave Symposium. He advises students on hardware design, FPGA implementation, and algorithm development. His lab (LHFT) focuses on microwave photonics, radar systems, and RFIC design.

• Smart Grids
• Power Distribution Networks
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Ayman Eltantawy is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. His affiliations include membership in the Adjunct faculty and Faculty groups. His research focuses on advancing smart grid technologies, particularly in hybrid AC-DC distribution systems, renewable energy integration, and energy storage solutions. Key areas of interest include stochastic planning frameworks, load flow analysis, and optimization algorithms for improving grid reliability and efficiency. His work emphasizes practical applications such as PATREM (Performance Assessment Tool for Remote Electrical Microgrids), flywheel storage enhancement, and online DG connection assessments. The articles highlight trends in hybrid system configurations, renewable resource management, and grid modernization strategies. Notably, his research bridges theoretical models with real-world implementation challenges in smart grid infrastructure. While no specific advising or grant information is provided, his contributions to grid optimization and energy storage indicate active engagement in collaborative academic and industrial projects. His publications span from 2011 to 2019, reflecting sustained focus on evolving smart grid challenges.

Valentina MeleView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Administration
• Global Governance
• Civil Servant Conduct
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Valentina Mele is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Political Science at Bocconi University. She specializes in public administration, focusing on innovation in government, cross-sector governance, and civil servant conduct. Her research has been published in leading journals like Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory and Public Administration Review . She has received prestigious awards, including the International Geneva Award (2012 and 2016) and the Best Published Paper Award (OMT, 2016). She also serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Geneva and a Senior Fellow at ESADE’s Center for Public Governance. Her editorial roles include Senior Executive Editor of the Journal of Public Policy and membership on editorial boards of top journals. Previously, she directed the MSc in Economics and Management of Government and International Organizations at Bocconi and is now part of the Bocconi Evaluation Unit. Her research interests include global governance, telework in public organizations, and technological innovation in healthcare. She has conducted comparative studies on international organizations and public-private partnerships, with a focus on policy implementation challenges in transitional economies.

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Formal Verification
• Programmable Logic Controllers
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Ignacio David Lopez Miguel is a PreDoc Researcher at the Cyber-Physical Systems department of Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). His research focuses on formal verification techniques for safety-critical systems, particularly in the context of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in industrial and high-stakes environments like CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) cooling systems. Current projects include TAIGER (2023–2027), addressing neural network verification for PLC code. Collaborates with institutions such as CERN, GSI, and NASA on safety-critical control systems. Research Themes : Integration of formal verification with AI/ML components Runtime enforcement in cyber-physical systems Ethical considerations in engineering design Automated translation of natural language requirements to formal specifications His work spans interdisciplinary domains, connecting computer science, control theory, and engineering ethics through rigorous verification methodologies.

Henderik ProperView profile

Professor

• Enterprise Architecture
• Business Process Modeling
• Conceptual Modeling
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Henderik Proper is a Full Professor of Business Informatics at TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics, leading the Research Unit in Business Informatics. He holds roles as Head of Research Unit, Faculty Council Substitute Member, and Curriculum Commission Principal Member. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and conceptual modeling. Education: Holds a PhD and has held academic positions at TU Wien and previously at the University of Nijmegen. Research focuses on enterprise modeling, AI-driven systems, and governance frameworks. He leads projects like INTEND (2024–2026) and MFP 4.2 (2022–2023), emphasizing digital twin integration and low-code applications. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in top venues like Springer and IEEE, focusing on enterprise engineering, process mining, and AI applications. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in digital transformation and model-driven architectures. Grants: Active in EU-funded projects (INTEND) and national initiatives (MFP 4.2). Advises on doctoral theses and teaches courses like 'Enterprise & Process Engineering' and 'Ontology-Driven Conceptual Modeling'. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups on enterprise architecture and digital systems within TU Wien's Informatics department, collaborating internationally on standards like ArchiMate extensions.

• Real-Time Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) Analysis
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Overview Peter Puschner is a full Professor at the Faculty of Informatics at TU Wien, specializing in Computer Engineering and Real-Time Systems. He serves as Faculty Representative for Research and Infrastructure, overseeing strategic initiatives in informatics research and infrastructure development. His academic role also includes leading the Service Unit Infrastructure (E199-02) and heading the Cyber-Physical Systems department (E191-01). Education and Roles Puschner holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) and a Dr.techn. from TU Wien, alongside the title Ao.Univ.Prof. His roles include teaching and supervising students in advanced topics such as Operating Systems, Real-Time Systems, and Scientific Research methodologies. He has been actively involved in curriculum design for Computer Science and Business Informatics programs. Research Interests His research focuses on: Timing Analysis: WCET analysis for real-time systems, especially in multi-core and mixed-criticality environments. Embedded Systems: Designing time-predictable architectures for safety-critical applications. Communication Networks: Time-triggered protocols for automotive and industrial systems. Publications and Tools Puschner has authored over 160 publications, including seminal work on the Platin WCET analysis tool and the T-CREST multi-core architecture. His recent work emphasizes compiler-driven timing predictability and dual-path code paradigms. Grants and Awards Recipient of the Marie-Curie Fellowship (2003) and a founding member of the IFIP 10.2 WG on Embedded Systems. His projects have been funded by the EU (e.g., T-CREST, Multicores Partitioning), FWF, and industry collaborations. Students and Supervision He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Elias Maroun (2024), Matthias Platzer (2022), and Bledar Cilku (2018). Key topics include WCET analysis, memory hierarchy design, and secure communication protocols. Labs and Teams Puschner leads the Real-Time Systems Lab, collaborating with industry partners (e.g., automotive, aerospace) to develop safety-critical embedded systems. His team contributes to open-source tools like Platin and the Patmos processor.

• Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Structural Dynamics
• Earthquake Engineering
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beyza Taskin is a faculty member at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), serving in the Faculty of Civil Engineering's Civil Engineering Department. She holds the rank of Associate Professor and has extensive experience in academia, including roles as Deputy Director of Research and Application Center (2024–present), Vice President of Department (2023–present), and Head of Department (2019–2020). Her primary research interests are Reinforced Concrete Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Earthquake Engineering. Her educational background includes a PhD in Structural Engineering from ITU (1994–2001) and a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (1988–1992). She has conducted visiting research at the University of California, Berkeley (2003–2004) and Aalborg University (1997). Taskin’s research focuses on seismic performance evaluation of buildings, structural rehabilitation, and advanced analysis methods. She has supervised numerous PhD and master’s theses on topics like base isolation, nonlinear dynamics, and earthquake-resistant design. Her work often addresses Turkish seismic codes and real-world earthquake case studies, such as the 1999 İzmit and 2011 Van earthquakes. She is a member of prominent organizations including EERI, ASCE, and the Turkish National Committee for Earthquake Engineering. Her recent projects include developing vulnerability functions for RC buildings and applying machine learning to seismic displacement analysis (2022). Taskin has contributed over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work focusing on Hazus capacity curves, earthquake epicenter forecasting, and NDT techniques for rapid building assessment. Her research bridges theoretical analysis and practical applications in disaster-resilient infrastructure.