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Kezban ÇelikView profile

Professor

• Gender Inequalities
• Migration Studies
• Youth Sociology
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Kezban Çelik is a Professor of Sociology at TED University, Ankara, Turkey, and currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She is a core member of the Migration Studies Master's Program in English (with/without thesis). Her teaching responsibilities include courses like 'Theories of Migration,' 'Sociology of Work,' and 'Youth Sociology,' spanning academic terms from 2017 to 2025. Education: PhD in Sociology from Middle East Technical University (METU). Research interests focus on gender inequalities, migration dynamics in Turkey, youth socioeconomic challenges, and social vulnerability in disaster contexts. Her work emphasizes issues like irregular migration, social exclusion indicators, and the role of civil society in sustainable development. Research Trends: Recent publications address urban resilience post-disasters (e.g., Antakya reconstruction), social vulnerability assessments in Istanbul neighborhoods, mental health of Syrian refugee women, and fertility patterns in high-fertility Turkish provinces. Methodologically, her work combines qualitative and mixed methods to explore marginalized populations and policy implications. Grants/Advising: Advised 12 theses (as per Scopus), with active involvement in migration and youth-related research projects. Engaged in interdisciplinary initiatives like inter-sectoral approaches to migrant worker health and disaster risk reduction frameworks. Labs/Teams: Leading the Migration Studies Program and contributing to university-wide initiatives like the First Year Experience and Student Development Seminar programs.

• Information Systems Development
• Action Research
• Qualitative Research Methods
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David Avison is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Information Systems at ESSEC Business School in France. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Aston University (1990) and has held academic positions at institutions such as the University of Southampton, University of Technology Sydney, and Brunel University. His research focuses on information systems development, action research methodologies, and the organizational impact of IT/IS. He has authored over 25 books, including Information Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques and Tools , and has been recognized with awards like the LEO Award (2018) and IFIP Silver Core (1998). Avison has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Information Systems Journal and held leadership roles in global academic organizations such as the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and IFIP Technical Committee 8. His work emphasizes bridging theoretical and practical aspects of information systems through rigorous qualitative and action research approaches. Education: PhD in Information Systems, Aston University (1990) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, Université de Nantes (2003) MSc in Computer Applications, Metropolitan University London (1974) BSc in Economics, University of Leicester (1969) Research Interests: Avison’s work explores the application of action research in IS development, qualitative methodologies, and the societal impact of ICT. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in IS practice, emphasizing the importance of theory-informed yet practice-oriented research. His studies often delve into ERP implementations, cross-cultural IS offshoring, and strategic alignment of IT with organizational goals. Awards: LEO Award for Lifetime Achievement (2018) Best Paper in Information and Management (2017) Emerald Literati Network Award (2011) IFIP Silver Core (1998) Grants & Advising: Avison has advised multiple PhD students and contributed to projects on ICT-enabled innovation, business models in mobile telecommunication, and inclusive finance in India. His consulting work includes strategy development for multinational corporations. Labs & Teams: Engaged with ESSEC’s Information Systems, Data Analytics, and Operations department. Collaborates with global research networks, including the IS Senior Scholars Forum and editorial boards of leading journals.

Ludmila TylerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Plant cell walls
• Bioenergy crops
• Grass developmental biology
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Ludmila Tyler is a Senior Lecturer II in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD from Duke University and completed postdoctoral training at the USDA and University of California Berkeley. Her research focuses on plant cell walls, bioenergy crop improvement, and grass developmental biology using Brachypodium distachyon as a model system. Her work emphasizes understanding bioenergy-relevant traits like cell wall composition and conversion efficiency, combining phenotyping with genomic analysis to map genetic loci. She collaborates on microbial fermentation assays and pan-genome studies to advance sustainable biofuel production. Tyler also contributes to biochemistry education initiatives, including developing competency assessments and inclusive learning communities like ICABL. Her teaching and research lab integrates undergraduate training with advanced genetic and biochemical methods. Current efforts include community-driven educational frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches to address bioenergy challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly noted in the provided materials.

Jose Manuel Claver IborraView profile

Professor

• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Video Coding
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Dr. José Manuel Claver Iborra is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, School of Engineering (ETSE-UV), University of Valencia. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (Parallel and Distributed Computing program) from the Technical University of Valencia and an MSc in Physics (specialized in Electronics and Computer Science) from the University of Valencia. As an IEEE Senior Member, he focuses on cloud computing, video coding, parallel/distributed systems, reconfigurable computing, and network protocols for real-time applications. Current Research: Cloud-based video encoding, GPU acceleration for DNA analysis, FPGA-based network protocols, and indoor localization systems Academic Leadership: Coordinator of the UV-Tirant node in the Spanish Supercomputing Network (RES) His recent publications analyze GPU-based motion estimation, heterogeneous computing for video standards (H.264/AV1), and QoS scheduling algorithms. He supervises PhD and Master's theses on sensor networks, FPGA programming platforms, and parallel applications. Scientific Awards IEEE Senior Member He has directed funded projects on cloud infrastructure, distributed video processing, and reconfigurable systems since the 1990s.

Nikita KovalView profile

Researcher

• Concurrent Programming
• Kotlin Coroutines
• Concurrent Data Structures
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Nikita Koval is a Researcher at JetBrains , specializing in concurrent programming, Kotlin coroutines, and testing frameworks. His work bridges academic research with industrial application, focusing on synchronization primitives, lock-free data structures, and JVM-based concurrency tools. Academic rank: Researcher Affiliation: JetBrains Research interests include: Concurrent algorithm design and optimization Formal verification of synchronization mechanisms Testing frameworks for JVM-based languages Memory-efficient lock-free data structures Scalability in coroutine communication Distributed systems debugging Publication trends show a focus on Kotlin coroutines, JVM concurrency, and testing frameworks like Lincheck. His work spans algorithm design (union-find, queues), formal verification (CQS), and practical tools for concurrency testing (Lincheck) across conferences like PPoPP, PLDI, and ECOOP. Scientific recognition: Nikita received the Best Paper Award at OPODIS 2019 for his work on concurrent union-find algorithms. His contributions to Lincheck and CQS have been adopted into Kotlin's core libraries. Workshop leadership: He offers a 4-day corporate workshop on concurrent algorithms, covering testing, debugging, and implementation of lock-free data structures, now booked for Q3/Q4 2025. The curriculum includes hands-on Java/Kotlin coding with topics like segment queues, fetch-and-add queues, flat combining, and concurrent hash tables.

Nina JohannesenView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Ethics
• Pedagogy
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Nina Johannesen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, ICT and Learning (PIL) at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on rethinking early childhood education through ethical and philosophical lenses, emphasizing non-verbal communication, vulnerability, and the agency of young children. She is a core member of the 'Early Childhood Studies (0-3 years)' research group, exploring innovative methodologies in educational research. Her research spans topics such as empirical moral philosophy in teacher education, curriculum development in higher education, and the intersection of posthumanist theory with pedagogical practice. Notable collaborations include studies on cooperative learning processes and the ethical dimensions of early childhood care. Dr. Johannesen has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2003, with recent work examining research ethics in vulnerable populations and the role of material culture in early childhood settings. Her 2023 book chapter on 'Research Ethics Monsters' critiques ethical frameworks in qualitative studies involving young children. Previous works include studies on food practices in kindergartens and the philosophical underpinnings of childhood education. Her pedagogical interests are reflected in courses on early childhood pedagogy and collaborative learning methodologies. She actively engages with professional ethics through projects like the Utdanningsforbundets implementation of ethical frameworks for educators.

Glen CousquerView profile

Lecturer

• Human-animal relations
• Veterinary medicine
• Wild animal medicine
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Glen Cousquer is a Lecturer and MSc Programme Co-ordinator at the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, specializing in Conservation Medicine and One Health. He coordinates two MSc programmes in Conservation Science and One Health, bringing his unique perspective from both veterinary medicine and environmental education to his teaching and research. His educational background includes a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Edinburgh (awarded July 2018) focusing on 'Knowing the Mule: Faring well in Moroccan Mountain Tourism,' an MSc in Education Research (awarded November 2012), and an MSc in Outdoor Education (awarded July 2010). He also holds veterinary qualifications including BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, and PGDOE. Glen's research focuses on human-animal relationships, particularly in mountain tourism contexts, with special attention to mule welfare. He integrates systems thinking, narrative, and photography to explore connections between humans, animals, and the environment. His work emphasizes moving 'from ego to eco' and fostering awareness-based systems change rather than just behavior change. He rejects dualistic thinking in science, advocating for a relational approach where 'inner and outer worlds meet' to co-create reality. His recent publications show a strong focus on mental health in veterinary education and practice, One Health approaches to planetary challenges, and innovative methods for understanding human-working equine relationships. There's a clear trajectory toward more interdisciplinary, systems-oriented approaches that bridge veterinary medicine, environmental education, and social sciences, with an emphasis on transforming rather than merely modifying existing systems. 2021-22 Social Responsibility and Sustainability Changemakers' Award EUSA Teaching Award: Outstanding Commitment to Social Justice and Sustainability (2022) EUSA Teaching Award: Outstanding Commitment to Social Justice and Sustainability (2021) EUSA Teaching Award: Outstanding Course (2025) EUSA Teaching Award: Supervisor of the Year (2024) Glen actively mentors students, with 30 supervised works documented in his profile. His work with The Donkey Sanctuary on pack mule welfare in Morocco represents significant applied research with real-world impact. He has developed training programs for mountain guides and expedition leaders on ethical responsibilities toward pack animals, and his research employs innovative methods including film to facilitate reviewing and feedback work with trekking teams. His current projects include completing a book entitled 'Ecological Pilgrimage and the Way of St Cuthbert' and working on another project about 'Exploring Edinburgh's Natural History and Wild Places On Foot'.

• Sociology
• Social Statistics
• Demography
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Albert Sabater Coll is Serra Húnter Professor of Sociology at the University of Girona and Director of the Chair-Observatory of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence of Catalonia (OEIAC) . His institutional affiliation also includes the Educational Research Institute and the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Gender and Social Inequalities (IGESI) . Education PhD in Social Statistics, University of Manchester MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics, University of Manchester MSc in Demography, Autonomous University of Barcelona Research Interests Professor Sabater’s work sits at the intersection of computational social science , demography and AI ethics . He explores socio-spatial inequalities—housing segregation, generational divides, digital divides—using large-scale census, survey and big-data sources. Methodologically, he develops iterative algorithms to handle missing-data biases and differential non-response in population counts, paying special attention to gender, age, ethnicity and residential location. His recent agenda expands into the ethical governance of AI systems in public services, especially social-welfare assessment. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a clear pivot toward AI governance and ethics , with studies on participatory AI in social services, self-assessment models for regulatory compliance, and gender-based violence. Earlier work (2017-2022) focused on housing affordability , age segregation , and intergenerational transfers , utilising advanced demographic and spatial methods. Scientific Awards & Distinctions Marie Skłodowska-Curie predoctoral fellow, European Commission Juan de la Cierva postdoctoral researcher, Spanish Ministry Research Accreditation in Social Sciences, Catalan Agency for University Quality (AQU) Invited researcher, Princeton University (Office of Population Research) Invited researcher, University of Oxford (Oxford Institute of Population Aging) Grants & Leadership Roles Principal Investigator, AI FORA (AI for Assessment) – Horizon Europe case study Lead member, National Plan for Protection of Vulnerable Groups in AI, Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Digital Transformation Co-investigator & coordination team, RESCHOOL (Horizon Europe) Co-investigator, CLIMA project on energy communities and inter-generational transfers Laboratories & Teams He heads the Chair-Observatory of Ethics in AI of Catalonia (OEIAC) and is a core member of the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Gender and Social Inequalities (IGESI) . He also contributes to the European Lighthouse on Secure and Safe AI Ethics Board and advises the Catalan Government’s Data Ethics and Health/AI Programme Committees.

Sarah SpauldingView profile

Researcher

• Diatom Taxonomy
• Paleoecology
• Biogeography
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Sarah Spaulding serves as a Research Associate Ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Institute of Arctic & Alpine Research (INSTAAR) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her career spans decades of diatom-focused research, with significant contributions to taxonomy, paleoecology, and environmental monitoring. She maintains laboratory facilities at the SEEC building (Office: S207, Lab: S173) where she leads the Diatom Laboratory and contributes to the McMurdo Dry Valleys Long-Term Ecological Research program. Her research interests encompass diatom taxonomy, biogeography, paleoecology, and environmental assessment. Spaulding pioneered the development of Diatoms of North America (diatoms.org), a critical online resource that has modernized diatom systematics and serves as the standard reference for federal and state monitoring programs. Her work on atmospheric nitrogen deposition in western lakes has documented ecosystem responses to reactive nitrogen, while her research on Didymosphenia geminata has clarified the biology of this nuisance species. Current projects include stream assessment through the National Water Quality Assessment Program and developing species-habitat models for reference streams. Spaulding received the 2023 Elizabeth Jester Fellows Award from the North American Lake Management Society for her career-long dedication to aquatic sciences. The award recognized her modernization of diatom systematics, leadership in developing diatoms.org (which now hosts over 1,070 peer-reviewed taxon pages), and exceptional mentorship through the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory course and Diatom Web Academy (with 60+ webinars and 15,000+ views since 2020). She teaches the intensive summer field course Ecology and Systematics of Diatoms at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, where she modernized curriculum, secured research-grade microscopes, and established formal scholarships. Her mentorship extends to early-career professionals in academia, consulting, and public service. Spaulding also serves the international science community as the upcoming President of the International Society of Diatom Research. Her laboratory work through INSTAAR includes projects on stream/river assessment, North American diatom flora documentation, nitrogen deposition history reconstruction in western lakes, and Didymosphenia geminata biology. The Diatom Laboratory collaborates extensively with the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality Assessment Program and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's monitoring initiatives.

Adreanne OrmondView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Indigenous Youth Studies
• Kaupapa Māori Research
• Restorative Justice
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Dr Adreanne Ormond is a Senior Lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Education, holding the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice. A Māori academic of Rongomaiwāhine, Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Tuwharetoa descent, she was raised on her ancestral homeland of Māhia peninsula. Her work bridges academic scholarship with community engagement, particularly through the Māhia Whangawehi Protection Society Wahi Tapu documentation project ongoing since 2012. Her educational background includes a BA and PhD from the University of Auckland. Ormond actively contributes to institutional initiatives including the VIC-OTTA collaboration (2020-present), the Tangata Whenua and Pasifika Civic Scholarship and Leadership Academy (2019-present), and co-convenes the Wellington Southerlies Webinar series. Ormond's research focuses on Indigenous youth perspectives, Kaupapa Māori methodology, and decolonizing educational frameworks. Her recent publications reveal an evolving focus on climate justice and metacrisis from Indigenous perspectives while maintaining core commitments to Māori epistemology. Analysis of her work shows consistent engagement with questions of cultural identity, restorative justice, and the experiences of Māori students navigating tertiary education systems. Her scholarly impact is evident in grants including He Ara Whakamua: Rangatahi Māori Researchers at OCIES (2025-2026), Ngā Reo o Te Herenga Waka (2024-2026), and Telling it like it is: Māori student voice in tertiary education (2022-2024). These projects demonstrate her commitment to centering Māori voices and knowledge systems within academic contexts. Ormond actively supervises doctoral and master's students working on culturally grounded research projects including 'Peeling back 50 years of cultural genocide,' 'Kai Vai: Reclaiming Oceanic Relationalities through Waka,' and 'Asian Primary Healthcare Workers' Obligation to Māori Health Service Users under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.' Her supervision philosophy emphasizes counter-hegemonic approaches to education and restorative justice frameworks. She teaches courses including Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Education Aotearoa, Education, Development and Change in Aotearoa, and Education, Ethnicity and Culture, creating spaces where Indigenous knowledge systems inform pedagogical practice. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates consistent commitment to integrating Kaupapa Māori approaches across multiple educational contexts.

• Brain Connectivity
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Language Processing
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Dr. Jan Mathijs Schoffelen serves as Associate Principal Investigator at Radboud University's Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, where he leads research on brain connectivity using MEG and EEG methodologies. He represents the Norris PI group in the DCCN Representative Council and is a core developer of the globally adopted FieldTrip open-source analysis toolbox, contributing to major initiatives including the Human Connectome Project and MOUS. His research centers on neural synchronization mechanisms during cognitive processes, particularly investigating how brain rhythms facilitate inter-regional communication in language tasks. He addresses critical challenges in non-invasive electrophysiology including signal-to-noise optimization and source reconstruction validity, advancing methods to interpret neural interactions in healthy human cognition where invasive techniques are impossible. Publications reveal consistent focus on gamma-band coherence in sensorimotor systems, attentional modulation through synchronization, and computational frameworks for connectivity analysis. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical tool development, demonstrating growing emphasis on language processing applications alongside foundational motor and visual system investigations. Scientific recognition includes: Young investigator award at Biomag conference, Sapporo (2008) NWO VIDI-grant for independent research leadership (2015) As Principal Investigator, he directs the FieldTrip project while contributing to large-scale collaborations like the Human Connectome Project. His NWO VIDI grant supports methodological innovations for non-invasive connectivity analysis, enabling new investigations into cognitive neuroscience. Embedded within the Donders Institute's Norris research group, he collaborates through the international FieldTrip community to advance electrophysiological analysis standards, maintaining active development of open-source tools that serve thousands of neuroscientists worldwide.

• Communication Neuroscience
• Media Psychology
• Health Communication
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Ralf Schmälzle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences. He serves as Graduate Director of the M.A. in Health and Risk Communication program, Co-Director of the Center for Avatar Research and Immersive Social Media Applications (CARISMA), and Core Leader of the Health and Risk Communication Center (HRCC). His research bridges communication science, cognitive neuroscience, and psychology to investigate how the brain processes persuasive messages in health, media, and interpersonal contexts. Dr. Schmälzle's work centers on neurocognitive communication and media neuroscience, utilizing fMRI, EEG, and computational modeling to study audience engagement and health message processing. His recent research explores AI-generated health messages, VR-based advertising, and neural correlates of social interaction in virtual environments. Key methodologies include mobile EEG hyperscanning, pupillometry, and gaze-contingent paradigms to decode attention and memory mechanisms during media exposure. His publication trends (2023-2025) reveal accelerating integration of artificial intelligence with neuroimaging, particularly in cross-cultural health communication and immersive media environments. Methodological innovation dominates his output, with VR billboard paradigms and embodied AI agents enabling naturalistic studies of message exposure-reception-retention chains. A consistent focus on translating neural metrics into practical health campaign design distinguishes his contributions to the field. As Graduate Director of the Health and Risk Communication M.A. program and founder of the Neuroscience of Messages Lab, Schmälzle mentors students in interdisciplinary research linking communication, neuroscience, and technology. His leadership in CARISMA-lab and HRCC facilitates collaborative grant-funded projects examining social-communicative processes through emerging media platforms. He founded the Neuroscience of Messages Lab (NOM) and co-directs CARISMA-lab, creating interdisciplinary environments for studying communication through cognitive neuroscience and immersive technologies. Current lab initiatives focus on AI-human interaction in VR health coaching, neural synchrony during collective media experiences, and cross-cultural neural responses to health messages using mobile neuroimaging.

Emmanuel RajuView profile

Associate Professor

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Disaster Recovery
• Governance
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Emmanuel Raju is an Associate Professor at the Global Health section of the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, where he also serves as Director of the Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research (COPE). He holds an Extraordinary Associate Professor position at the African Centre for Disaster Studies, North-West University, South Africa, and is a Climate Research Affiliate with the Red Cross Climate Centre since 2023. PhD from Lund University, Sweden (2013) M.A. in Disaster Management from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India (2009) B.A. in Economics, Political Science and Sociology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore University, India (2007) Raju's research focuses on disaster risk reduction, disaster recovery, governance, and the integration of climate change adaptation with disaster risk reduction. His work spans disaster risk creation, disaster memory studies, and international disaster frameworks. He has conducted extensive field research in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Denmark. Raju regularly collaborates with World Weather Attribution on climate attribution studies and serves as a Disaster Risk Reduction expert with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), having been deployed to Myanmar in 2014-2015. His recent research output demonstrates a strong focus on climate attribution science, examining how climate change influences extreme weather events and their societal impacts. His work bridges academic research with practical disaster risk management applications, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Horn of Africa, South Asia, and urban contexts globally. Outstanding Reviewer for 2017 by Disaster Prevention and Management, Elsevier Publications Integrated Research on Disaster Risk Young Scientists Programme (2017-2020) Raju leads multiple significant research projects including a €5.2 million EU Horizon 2020 project on disaster resilience, a DFF-funded project on Disaster Risk Creation in Urban Resettlement Processes (5.9 million DKK), and a Ministry of Foreign Affairs project on Climate Change Attribution and Vulnerability in Kenya (10 million DKK). He serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals including Communications-Earth and Environment (Nature Portfolio) and Disaster Prevention and Management. As Director of COPE, Raju oversees a major inter-institutional research center focused on disaster studies. He also leads core courses on the Master of Disaster Management program at the University of Copenhagen, including Introduction to Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Recovery Planning and Development, and a field course on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Methods in Sri Lanka.