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Mason MarksView profile

Professor

• Drug Policy
• FDA Regulation
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Mason Marks is the Florida Bar Health Law Section Professor at Florida State University College of Law. He concurrently serves as Senior Fellow and Project Lead of the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) at Harvard Law School's Petrie-Flom Center and is an Affiliated Fellow at Yale Law School's Information Society Project. Previously, he held fellowships at Harvard's Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and NYU's Information Law Institute. His research examines drug policy, FDA regulation, artificial intelligence in healthcare, psychedelics law, and constitutional rights. Core interests include controlled substance regulation, AI's impact on medical decision-making, therapeutic applications of psychedelics, and freedom of thought protections under the First Amendment. Publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus across law, medicine, and technology. Recent work explores AI governance in healthcare, psychedelic therapy frameworks, constitutional drug decriminalization, and emergent medical data privacy. Articles frequently appear in top-tier law reviews (Harvard, Yale, Columbia) and medical journals (JAMA, NEJM, Nature). Advises federal and state regulators including the FDA, NIH, and HHS on controlled substance policy and psychedelic therapy frameworks. Leads POPLAR's initiatives to develop evidence-based regulations for emerging psychedelic therapies. Holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School (2015), M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine (2011), and B.A. from Amherst College (2000). Teaches Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Drug Law, and seminars on technology and civil liberties.

• Educational Technology
• Active Learning
• Blended Learning
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Dr. Vicki Dale is a Senior Lecturer in Academic and Digital Development at the University of Glasgow, with over two decades of experience in educational research and academic development. Her work spans multiple disciplines, with a particular focus on enhancing teaching and learning through innovative pedagogical approaches and digital technologies. Dr. Dale's research interests center on active learning, blended and digital learning environments, educational technology implementation, and academic development. She has made significant contributions to understanding how creative pedagogies can transform student engagement and learning outcomes across various disciplines. Her recent work explores metaphorical learning spaces, education for sustainable development, and innovative methods for gathering learner experience data beyond traditional research approaches. Her extensive publication record, spanning from 1999 to 2025, demonstrates a consistent trajectory from early work in veterinary education to broader applications in higher education. The trend in her research shows an evolution from technology-focused studies to more holistic approaches examining the intersection of pedagogy, space, and learner experience. Her recent work particularly emphasizes creative pedagogies, education for sustainable development, and innovative approaches to active learning that transcend disciplinary boundaries. As a leader in academic development at the University of Glasgow, Dr. Dale has been instrumental in staff development initiatives, particularly through projects like BOLD (Blended and Online Learning Development). She has collaborated extensively with colleagues across the university and internationally, contributing to the scholarly conversation on teaching and learning in higher education through numerous conference presentations and publications in leading journals such as the Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice and Research in Learning Technology.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Learning Psychology
• Classroom Dynamics
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Miroslaw Pawlak is affiliated with Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland, focusing on second language acquisition and language learning psychology. Key research areas: Emotional dynamics in language classrooms, strategic grammar instruction, blended learning environments Recent work explores foreign language enjoyment/boredom, grit in SLA, and technology-mediated learning Publications from 2025 investigate: Emotion mediation in Chinese student engagement Pronunciation knowledge development through explicit/implicit learning Playfulness as a counterbalance to language learning boredom His work employs advanced statistical modeling and mediation analysis to understand affective factors in multilingual education contexts.

Enrico NatalizioView profile

Researcher

• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Enrico Natalizio serves as Chief Researcher at the Autonomous Robotics Research Center within an academic institution, as evidenced by his inclusion in the faculty directory. His research spans Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Mobile Robotics, focusing on advancing autonomous robotic technologies through dedicated center initiatives. The Autonomous Robotics Research Center represents his primary institutional affiliation, driving innovation in robotic autonomy and related computational frameworks.

Nicholas G. EvansView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioethics
• Military Ethics
• Public Health Ethics
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Nicholas G. Evans is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, affiliated with the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. His work bridges bioethics, military ethics, and public health ethics, with a focus on the ethical implications of emerging technologies in national security and healthcare. Education: M.S. in Medical Ethics, University of Pennsylvania (2019) Ph.D. in Philosophy, Australian National University (2013) B.S. in Physics (Honours) with minor in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney (2006) Research Interests: Evans specializes in the ethics of dual-use research, autonomous vehicles, and military enhancement technologies. His public health ethics work includes pandemic response policies, social distancing ethics, and equitable vaccine allocation. He has also examined biosecurity frameworks, open-source biology, and neuroethics in security contexts. Article Trends (2022–2025): Recent publications address AI ethics in transportation, long-COVID and disability, and military enhancement dilemmas. Themes include reconciling scientific autonomy with regulation, equity in public health, and ethical algorithms for autonomous systems. Collaborative work spans global biosecurity, pandemic preparedness, and machine learning applications in infectious disease. Scientific Awards: Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholar (2020–2023) Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative Fellow (2015) Visiting Fellow, Center for the Study of Existential Risk, Cambridge (2019) Grants and Projects: Current grants include a $1.1M DoD award on neurotechnology ethics for warfighters and NSF funding for autonomous vehicle ethics. Past projects involved biosecurity policy analysis, dual-use research frameworks, and pandemic response strategies.

• Tax Law
• Taxpayer Rights
• Public Authority Accountability
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John Bevacqua is Professor and Head of the Department of Business Law and Taxation at Monash Business School, Monash University. An Australian commercial lawyer with over a decade of private practice experience, he commenced his academic career in 2006 and holds a PhD in tax law from the University of New South Wales. Recognized internationally for expertise in taxpayer rights and public authority accountability, he also leads innovation in hybrid and online teaching methodologies. His educational qualifications include: Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne PhD in Tax Law, University of New South Wales Professor Bevacqua's research centers on taxpayer rights , digital tax administration , and educational innovation . His work critically examines the tension between tax compliance enforcement and taxpayer protections, with recent focus on mandatory corporate tax transparency ('naming and shaming'), algorithmic secrecy in compliance systems, and digital-first taxpayer charters. In education, he pioneers flexible 'Studyflex' learning frameworks that empower student choice in study modes, significantly enhanced during the pandemic. His interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with practical policy solutions for modern tax systems. Analysis of his 38 publications (2008-2024) reveals three dominant research streams: taxpayer rights (40% of output), digital tax administration (35%), and online pedagogy (25%). Recent work shows increased policy relevance, with 60% of 2020-2024 publications directly addressing government submissions or regulatory reforms, particularly in digital transformation of tax systems and pandemic-responsive education. Scientific recognition includes: CCH ATTA Doctoral Prize (2011) Multiple university teaching awards for educational innovation As an active PhD supervisor accepting new students, Professor Bevacqua combines research leadership with academic administration. His roles as Associate Dean - Learning and Teaching and Academic Director of Online Programs demonstrate commitment to educational transformation. Though specific grants aren't detailed, sustained publication output suggests consistent research funding. He actively engages in policy development, notably contributing to the 2023 government submission on modernizing individual tax residency rules. His collaborative work with government bodies and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (particularly Quality Education and Industry Innovation) positions him at the intersection of academic research and practical policy implementation in tax administration and higher education reform.

Nita A. FarahanyView profile

Professor

• Bioethics
• Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
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Nita A. Farahany is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, where she explores the intersection of emerging technologies, law, and ethics. She founded Duke Science & Society, serves as Faculty Chair for Duke’s MA in Bioethics & Science Policy, and leads the SLAP Lab as principal investigator. AB in Genetics, Cell, and Developmental Biology from Dartmouth College ALM in biology from Harvard University JD and MA from Duke University PhD in philosophy from Duke University Farahany’s research spans neuroscience, genomics, and AI, with a focus on legal and bioethical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA law, and the use of technology in criminal justice. Her work has been presented at TED, the World Economic Forum, and scientific venues like the Society for Neuroscience. She authored The Battle for Your Brain (2023), advocating for cognitive liberty in neurotech. Her recent publications address neural data privacy, AI governance, and legal frameworks for brain-computer interfaces. Notable awards include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and election to the American Law Institute. Farahany has testified before Congress, served on national advisory boards, and contributed to policy development for the NIH Brain Initiative and DARPA.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Business Management
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Prof. Dr. Gabriela Krstevska is a faculty member at the Faculty of Economics and Business Organization under the International Slavic University "G.R. Derzhavin" , where she has served as a University Professor since 2017 and as Dean since 2022. She also teaches at the Faculty of Legal Sciences within the same university, delivering courses in Organizational Behavior , Business Planning , Operational Management , and Change Management at both the Sveti Nikole and Bitola campuses. Education: PhD (2016), Master's (2009), and Bachelor's (2007) in sociological and socio-legal research from St. Cyril and Methodius University. Her research focuses on organizational behavior , leadership dynamics , and human capital development , with particular emphasis on virtual leadership , remote work adaptation , and sustainable HR strategies . Her publications analyze challenges in leadership empathy, pandemic-era HR management, and the transformation of organizational culture to align with green economy principles. Recent trends in her work include exploring the intersection of creativity and innovation in SMEs, organizational resilience post-crisis, and the impact of labor migration on HRM . She frequently contributes to international conferences such as "International Dialogue: East-West" and journals like the International Journal: The Teacher of the Future .

• Health Care Management
• Integrated Care
• Strategic Innovation
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Prof. Dr. Mirella Minkman serves as Endowed Professor holding the Vilans Chair in Innovation of Organization and Governance of Integrated Care at Tilburg University's TIAS School for Business and Society. She simultaneously chairs the Board of Directors of Vilans, the Dutch knowledge organization connecting science, practice, policy and education in long-term care. Her international roles include board membership at the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC), editorial position at the International Journal of Integrated Care, advisory roles with WHO's Integrating the Health and Care Workforce group, and membership in the UK Center for Evidence IMPACT's Critical Friends Group. Her research focuses on person-centered integrated care systems, exploring governance innovations through leadership, oversight and accountability mechanisms. She investigates collaborative models including networks, alliances and caring communities, with particular emphasis on long-term care transformation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation through large-scale innovation programs addressing systemic healthcare challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on governance challenges in integrated care systems, with emerging attention to AI ethics in elderly care and cross-sectoral service integration. Her work demonstrates strong emphasis on practical implementation frameworks, stakeholder alignment, and value-based healthcare transformation across European contexts. Minkman actively contributes to healthcare policy development through leadership roles including chairing the Dutch Healthcare Supervisory Board's Governance Innovation Committee and the Scientific Advisory Council of the Dutch Association of Healthcare Supervisors. She serves as healthcare supervisor at RIBW Brabant and Rivierenland Hospital while co-leading the VGN expert committee with fellow professors. Her organizational leadership extends to hosting public knowledge platforms connecting professionals and citizens, developing implementation programs for cross-domain partnerships, and directing Vilans' knowledge infrastructure strengthening initiatives. Recent publications include the 2023 books 'Supervising Collaboration' and 'Care for Transition' co-edited with Peter van der Voort and Nardo van der Meer.

James E. BlumanView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Military Applications of Small UAS
• Flapping Wing Micro-Air Vehicles
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Colonel James E. Bluman, PhD, PE , serves as the Research Program Director for the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Previously, he directed the Center for Innovation and Engineering and held an associate professorship in Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point. His Army career included operational roles as an Aviation Officer, Acquisition Corps officer with Level III DAWIA certification, and Assistant Product Manager for the Armed Scout Helicopter Project Office. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering - University of Alabama in Huntsville M.S. in Aerospace Engineering - Penn State B.S. in Mechanical Engineering - U.S. Military Academy His research focuses on robotics, military applications of small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), flapping wing micro-air vehicles, insect flight dynamics, drone autonomy, image classification, automated target recognition , and generative AI in undergraduate research . His recent publications emphasize algorithmic advancements for aerial search patterns, including Lissajous curves and deterministic flight planning. Scientific recognition includes the American Society of Mechanical Engineering’s Donald N. Zwiep Award for Innovation in Education and the USMA’s 2024 Dean’s Mid-Career Award for Scholarship Excellence .

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy
• IoT Privacy
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Ali Padyab is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology at the School of Informatics, University of Skövde. He serves as program coordinator for the Master's program in Privacy, Information, and Cybersecurity and leads research projects on cybersecurity economic models (funded by MSB) and socio-economic determinants of cybercrime (funded by VR). His research spans privacy, cybersecurity, IoT privacy, information security management, cloud risk assessment, remote work security challenges, and AI-driven cyber threat intelligence. Key projects include IoTLab, Mobile Shield, USEMP, Privacy Flag, U4IoT, and UNALAB. 2012-2015: TG4NP 2014-2015: IoTLab 2014-2017: USEMP 2015-2018: Privacy Flag 2018-2020: UNALAB 2023-2025: Cybercrime study 2024-2029: Cybersecurity Economic Models His publications analyze cybersecurity challenges in contact tracing systems, IoT privacy, blockchain security, and AI applications in threat intelligence. Current projects focus on socio-economic factors in cybercrime and economic models for cybersecurity adoption.

Leo WuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Medical Robotics
• Assistive Robotics
• Manufacturing Robotics
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Dr. Leo Wu is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. He earned his BS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University, followed by postdoctoral roles at National University of Singapore (2014-2015) and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) as a Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellow (2016-2018). From 2016-2020, he was affiliated with the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision, an ARC Centre of Excellence. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University (2013) BS in Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University (2008) His research focuses on medical robotics , particularly flexible robots and intelligent perception systems for minimally invasive surgery . He has also made significant contributions to Lie groups theory in robotics , kinematic modeling and calibration for surgical and industrial robots, and wearable assistive technologies . His work integrates soft robotics with variable stiffness mechanisms and multimodal sensing , often leveraging machine learning and control engineering to enhance robotic autonomy and precision. Scientific awards include prestigious fellowships such as the QUT Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowship , QUT ECARD/VCRF Travel Fellowship , and Associate Fellowship of Higher Education Academy . He has received multiple academic honors from Tsinghua University and national scholarship programs. Dr. Wu actively supervises HDR students, focusing on surgical robotics and teleoperated orthopaedic systems . His research portfolio includes grants from the ARC Discovery Projects , UNSW MME RIS , and QUT internal schemes , covering topics like bioinspired flexible haptics , vision-guided robotic assembly , and precision motion capture systems . Collaborations extend to institutions like QUT, NUS, and clinical partners in robotic vision.

• Control Theory
• Robotics
• Dynamic Modeling
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Sıddık Murat Yeşiloğlu is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Technical University, Department of Control and Automation Engineering, within the College of Engineering. His work focuses on robotics, control theory, and dynamic modeling. PhD in Control and Automation Engineering from Istanbul Technical University His research interests span control theory , robotics , and dynamic modeling , particularly in legged locomotion, mobile robots, and cooperative manipulators. Recent projects include generalized autonomy via reinforcement learning and quadrupedal walking kinematics. Publications highlight trends in multibody dynamics , hopping robot design , and Hamiltonian modeling for autonomous systems. Key subfields include underactuated manipulators, artificial emotions in robotics, and four-wheel drive mobility. He has collaborated on projects funded by BAP, including walking emulators and passive dynamic walking robots. His lab focuses on integrating mechanical and electrical systems for advanced robotic mobility.

Jana SedlakovaView profile

Researcher

• Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Ethics
• Epistemology
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Dr. Jana Sedlakova is a researcher at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and associated with both the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care and the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine . She chairs the DSI-Health and Ethics Communities , focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of philosophy of science, epistemology, medical ethics, and AI ethics. Education: PhD in Biomedical Ethics with a complementary diploma from the Digital Society Initiative (DSI) Her research explores the ethical and epistemic implications of AI systems in healthcare, particularly conversational AI for mental health treatment. She examines human-AI collaboration, responsible implementation frameworks, and the validation of AI-generated data in clinical contexts. Recent publications highlight trends in AI ethics for mental healthcare Data governance in Swiss digital health Epistemological challenges of AI-human trust Interdisciplinary research methodologies She has contributed to debates on AI therapy chatbots and the role of public perspectives in open data policy. Dr. Sedlakova actively engages in projects like Enriching health research with unstructured patient data and DSI Meets USZ Innovations in Digital Health Interventions , bridging theoretical analysis with practical implementation challenges.

• Digital Law
• Consumer Protection Law
• Data Protection Law
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Associate Professor Zanda David is a prominent legal scholar at the Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, specializing in digital law, consumer protection, and data rights. She teaches courses including Consumer Protection Law, Document Writing and Analysis, and EU Unfair Commercial Practices Prohibition Law. Her research focuses on digital rights (including digital services, online mediation services, and AI systems), consumer protection law, data protection law, and contract law. Professor David has extensive experience in developing and leading national and international study courses through networks like the European Judicial Training Network. Professor David's scholarly work reveals strong trends in digital consumer protection, with increasing focus on AI regulation, digital services frameworks, and data protection in commercial contexts. Her publications span from foundational consumer protection research to cutting-edge analysis of the Digital Services Act, AI Act, and Data Act implementation. Two letters of appreciation from the Consumer Rights Protection Center for significant contributions to consumer rights protection Publications indexed in Web of Science and Scopus databases with quartile 1 rankings Professor David maintains extensive professional engagement with national and international organizations including the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network and Consumer Protection Cooperation Network. She has long-term experience in European Commission working groups developing regulatory frameworks and has provided expert opinions to the Constitutional Court of Latvia. Her practical experience spans public administration, litigation in administrative and civil proceedings, and private legal services.