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• Health Informatics
• Digital Transformation
• Open Innovation
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Teo Hock Hai is Provost's Chair Professor of Information Systems at the National University of Singapore's School of Computing, serving as Director for Humanities & Social Sciences Research in the NUS Office of the Deputy President. He previously headed the Department of Information Systems (2008-2015) and served as Vice-Dean for Corporate Communications. He holds PhD, MSc, and BSc degrees in Computer and Information Sciences from NUS. His research integrates Health Informatics , Digital Transformation , and Open Innovation , with current projects including multilingual dementia detection tools, AI-powered smoking cessation platforms, diabetes management apps, and crew fatigue prediction systems. His work emphasizes the design of IT artifacts to improve health outcomes, decision-making, and educational systems. His publications focus on AI applications in healthcare decision-making, behavioral responses to environmental data, digital platform architectures, and gamification strategies. Recent work examines AI's role in diagnostic workflows, pollution impact on exercise behavior, and emotion-driven information diffusion during health crises. Awards include the Information Management Research Award MIS Quarterly Reviewer of the Year (2004) Multiple best paper awards at international conferences He leads projects funded by national agencies and industry partners including Singapore Airlines, focusing on healthcare AI and digital resilience. He teaches doctoral courses on contemporary IS theories and mentors graduate researchers in health informatics and digital innovation.

Fran Cabada-BlancoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Marine Conservation
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Coral Reef Ecology
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Dr. Fran Cabada-Blanco is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead (Post Graduate Taught) at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Science & Health, affiliated with the School of the Environment and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on marine biodiversity conservation, integrating ecological and socio-economic approaches. She holds a Doctorate in conservation and marine resource management, emphasizing rare species monitoring and technology-driven ecological assessments. Her teaching responsibilities include coordinating MSc courses in Applied Aquatic Biology, Science Communication, and Ecological Research Methods. She contributes to undergraduate modules in Marine Ecology, Biogeography, and Ecophysiology. Her research spans coral reef dynamics, socio-ecological systems, and endangered species conservation. Recent work includes mangrove restoration strategies, coral reef health assessments in Venezuela, and softshell turtle conservation in India. She collaborates globally, with publications in Science of the Total Environment , PLoS One , and Frontiers in Marine Science . Her contributions include over 17 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on marine biodiversity, conservation frameworks, and ecosystem resilience. She is affiliated with the Centre for Blue Governance, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions for marine sustainability.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Multimedia
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Alberto Del Bimbo is a Full Professor of Computer Engineering at the Department of Systems and Computer Science, University of Florence, Italy. He serves as Director of the Media Integration and Communication (MICC) Center, a National Center of Excellence focused on Artificial Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Multimedia Technologies. His career spans academia and leadership roles, including Deputy Rector for Research and Innovation Transfer (2000-2006) and Director of the Department of Systems and Computer Science (1997-2000). Education : Master Degree in Electronic Engineering (1977), University of Florence. Research Interests : Artificial Vision, Multimedia, Multimodal Interaction, Image/Video Analysis, Surveillance, and Industry Automation. Academic Leadership : Editorial roles including Editor-in-Chief of ACM TOMM , and leadership in IEEE, IAPR, and ACM conferences. Projects : MICC Center’s work on neuromorphic computing, deepfake detection, and AI-driven surveillance systems, with industrial partnerships (Leonardo SpA, Thales Italia, IARPA). Article Trends : Recent work focuses on neuromorphic event-based vision, multimodal emotion prediction, compatible AI representations, and deepfake detection using local surface frames. Applications span smart environments, cultural heritage, and real-time surveillance. Scientific Awards : ACM Distinguished Scientist (2016) ACM Award for Outstanding Technical Contributions to Multimedia (2016) IEEE Senior Member IAPR Fellow Labs & Teams : Leads the MICC research team at the University of Florence, collaborating with international institutions and companies on vision and AI innovation.

Anneleen KoolView profile

Professor

• Ethnobotany
• DNA Barcoding
• Ancient DNA
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Anneleen Kool serves as Professor and Head of the Botanical Garden at the University of Oslo's Natural History Museum, driving interdisciplinary research on human-plant relationships through conservation, education, and public outreach initiatives focused on global plant diversity. Her academic qualifications include: MSc in Biology, Wageningen University (2003) MSc in Biology, Uppsala University (2004) PhD in Systematic Botany, Uppsala University (2012) Dr. Kool's research centers on ethnobotany, DNA barcoding, and ancient DNA analysis to investigate millennia of human impact on plant diversity, with special emphasis on Viking-Age trade, medicinal plants, and sustainable foraging practices. She integrates biological data with cultural sources to reconstruct historical plant use patterns across Nordic regions. Her recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate transdisciplinary methodologies combining historical records, archaeology, and molecular techniques. Key trends include Viking-Age plant utilization validation, co-conservation of indigenous knowledge with seed banking, sustainable wild food plant management, and immunomodulatory compound discovery in traditional medicines through text-screening pipelines. Professional recognition includes: Uppsala University’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2007) Dr. Kool leads the EDGE research group and participates in major projects including NORPART, Nordic People and Plants, NorCol, and FOODIMPACT. She teaches BIOS 1150 (Biodiversity), BIOS 2200 (Botanical Diversity), and field courses while engaging public communities through initiatives like the 'People and Plants' project that documents contemporary wild plant use. The Botanical Garden under her leadership functions as a living laboratory for research and education, while the EDGE group advances molecular ethnobotany through international collaborations. Her work bridges academic research with organizations like the Norwegian Mushroom and Useful Plants Association to preserve cultural plant knowledge.

Derek A. SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• natural resources management
• landscape conservation
• participatory mapping
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Derek A. Smith serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, specializing in cultural geography with a focus on human-environment interactions. His academic credentials include: B.A. from McGill University M.A. from Louisiana State University Ph.D. from the University of Kansas Smith's research centers on natural resources management and landscape conservation through participatory mapping methodologies that actively involve local communities. His work critically examines land tenure systems, local environmental knowledge production, and the political dimensions of cartography. Fieldwork spans Indigenous communities across Mexico, Panama, Honduras, and Newfoundland, documenting how traditional knowledge systems inform conservation practices and territorial governance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Indigenous territoriality, participatory GIS applications, and resource governance. Geographically, his research concentrates on Mesoamerican and Canadian coastal regions, employing mixed-method approaches that combine ethnographic fieldwork with spatial analysis. Recurring themes include the documentation of local geographic knowledge systems and their implications for sustainable resource management in communal territories. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Regarding academic mentorship and research funding, the available documentation contains no information about student supervision or grant acquisitions. The materials do not reference any laboratories, research collectives, or collaborative teams associated with his work.

• Meta-Ethics
• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Language
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Sebastian Köhler is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He teaches in the BSc in Management, Philosophy & Economics, BSc in Computational Business Analytics, and the Master of Applied Data Science. He previously served as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at Universität Duisburg-Essen and a Lecturer at Princeton University. His research focuses on meta-ethical questions surrounding normativity, the philosophies of Mind and Language, and the ethics of emerging information technologies. University of Edinburgh (PhD) University of Bielefeld London School of Economics University of Cambridge Köhler’s research bridges philosophical theory with practical applications in data science and AI ethics. His work on conceptual engineering addresses the challenges of defining and implementing ethical frameworks in technological contexts, particularly in autonomous systems and machine learning. Recent publications explore expressivist accounts of moral disagreement, the functional role of normative concepts, and the ethical implications of robot moral status. His scholarly contributions span leading journals such as The Journal of Philosophy, Ethics, Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Philosophical Studies, The Philosophical Quarterly, Erkenntnis, and Ratio. While no explicit scientific awards are documented, his interdisciplinary research has shaped discourse on responsible AI and the intersection of ethics and computational analytics.

Stephanie C. Sanders-SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
• Family Engagement
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Stephanie C. Sanders-Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's College of Education, where she serves as the program coordinator of the Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Program. Her academic work bridges research and practice, focusing on culturally sustaining pedagogies in early childhood education. Dr. Sanders-Smith earned her Ph.D. in Urban Systems from Rutgers University, an M.A. in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago, and a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Butler University. Her educational background reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of early childhood education. Her research centers on the connections between early childhood pedagogies and the race, culture, and socioeconomic class of children and their families. She employs sociological theoretical lenses to examine relationships between teachers and children, teachers and families, and how these relationships are affected by socio-cultural context and school philosophy. Her work particularly focuses on recognizing children as active, rights-holding members of society with unique perspectives. Through two main research strands—one examining progressive early education using Bernstein and Dewey's work, and another using Bourdieu's framework to study family engagement—she investigates how teachers can support democratic relationships with children and build non-hierarchical relationships with families. Analysis of her most recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in culturally responsive early childhood education, with increasing focus on multilingual approaches, global citizenship education, and adaptation of progressive pedagogies to digital and crisis contexts like the pandemic. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in international settings like Hong Kong where she has studied the Yew Chung educational approach. Dr. Sanders-Smith has received significant recognition for her contributions to the field: NAECTE/Taylor & Francis Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Educator Award (2021) NAECTE Foundation Early Career Research Award (2015) Her teaching philosophy emphasizes that students of all ages should be active learners who co-construct knowledge with peers and instructors in democratic spaces. She views teaching as an ongoing process of 'becoming' rather than a static state, supporting active inquiry in all her courses. Her research collaborations, particularly with scholars in Hong Kong, demonstrate her commitment to cross-cultural educational approaches that blend Eastern and Western philosophies to create holistic early childhood programs focused on interdependence, respect for differences, and global citizenship.

• Hotel and restaurant marketing
• Consumer behavior
• Muslim tourism
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Professor Hee-Sup Han is a distinguished academic in the field of hospitality and tourism management, currently serving as a Full Professor at Sejong University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management since 2013. He has held visiting positions at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management (2019) and previously served as Assistant Professor at Dong-A University's Department of Tourism Management (2009-2013) and as Adjunct Professor at Kansas State University's Department of Hospitality Management (2007-2008). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. (2007) and M.S. (2005) from Kansas State University, and a B.S. (2000) from Dankook University. Professor Han has established himself as a leading authority in hospitality and tourism research with an impressive publication record of over 642 research outputs. Professor Han's research focuses on diverse areas within hospitality and tourism, with particular emphasis on hotel and restaurant marketing, consumer behavior, Muslim tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, airline and cruise tourism, medical tourism, and green marketing. His work consistently explores the intersection of sustainability, consumer psychology, and industry practices, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in these fields. His extensive publication portfolio demonstrates a strong trend toward sustainability-focused research, with increasing attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, corporate social responsibility in tourism contexts, and the implementation of sustainable practices across various tourism sectors including airlines, hotels, and heritage sites. Recent work also explores emerging technologies in tourism, cryptocurrency payments, and service automation. Highly cited researcher of the world in social science (Top 1%) - 2019-2023 Most productive author of the world (6th place) - Journal of Business Research Most cited author of the world in hospitality and tourism (2nd place) - International Journal of Hospitality Management Most prolific author of the world in the hotel sector (4th place) - Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research World's most influential researcher for 2019-2023 (awarded by Web of Science Group - Clarivate) Professor Han's research has significant practical implications for the tourism and hospitality industry, with numerous studies providing actionable insights for destination marketers, hotel managers, and airline executives. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in understanding consumer decision-making processes and developing effective sustainability strategies. He leads the Hospitality & Tourism Development Lab at Sejong University, which serves as a hub for innovative research in tourism development and hospitality management.

• Criminology
• Islamophobia Studies
• Counter-terrorism Policy
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Dr. Fatima Khan serves as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in the criminalization of British Muslims through counter-terrorism policies and the discursive construction of Muslim 'otherness' in media and political narratives. Her work emphasizes the gendered dimensions of anti-Muslim rhetoric and epistemological justice. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology from the University of Liverpool (2015) MRes in Social Sciences from the University of Liverpool (2010) BA Hons in Sociology and Cultural Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University (2007) Dr. Khan's research spans criminology, Islamophobia studies, and gender analysis, with focus on British Muslim identity formation under securitization frameworks. She examines how counter-terrorism policies create 'risky identities' and explores resistance strategies in everyday interactions, particularly among women. Her methodology combines critical discourse analysis with ethnographic approaches to uncover systemic biases in security narratives. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2009-2025) reveals evolving thematic trajectories: early work focused on victimization and identity performance under counter-terrorism (2009-2013), shifting toward micro-level Islamophobia management (2018-2019), and culminating in current research on epistemological justice and racial-colonial literacy (2025). Notable interdisciplinary expansion includes computational work on Pakistani traffic systems (2024), demonstrating methodological versatility while maintaining core sociological inquiry. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As an educator, Dr. Khan employs co-productive teaching methods centered on debate and discussion. She supervises postgraduate research in criminology and related fields, though specific advisees are unlisted. Her office (GM 14 Geoffrey Manton Building) hosts weekly student drop-in sessions during term time, reflecting commitment to accessible mentorship. While research grant details remain unspecified, her sustained publication output indicates active external funding engagement.

Annika BjörnView profile

Associate Professor

• Biogas Production
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Environmental Chemistry
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Annika Björn is an Associate Professor at the Theme Environmental Change (TEMAM) within Linköping University . Her research focuses on Biogas Production , Anaerobic Digestion , and Environmental Chemistry to enhance sustainable energy systems through optimized microbial processes. PhD in Environmental Chemistry (2007), Linköping University MSc in Chemistry (1997), Linköping University Major research initiatives include: Coordinating process and technology development at the Biogas Solutions Research Center Leading KNUT project for science education integration Investigating Trace Element Dynamics in biogas reactors Optimizing Hydrolysis Efficiency for complex substrates Key findings from her 15 recent publications (2010-2025) demonstrate: Strategies to enhance biogas yield from lignocellulosic and industrial waste Techniques for rheological control through microbial metabolites Meta-analyses on pretreatment efficacy across diverse substrates Development of educational frameworks for energy sustainability Process improvements in UASB and CSTR reactor systems Characterization of underutilized organic fractions in digestate

James D. HerbslebView profile

Professor

• Coordination in Software Engineering
• Socio-Technical Systems
• Open Source Software Development
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James D. Herbsleb is a Professor at the Software and Societal Systems Department within the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on the intersection of software engineering and organizational behavior, particularly in distributed and open source contexts. Research Interests: Coordination theory in software development Open source ecosystems and transparency practices Global software team dynamics Socio-technical systems design Architectural knowledge management Scientific Awards: SIGSOFT Outstanding Research Award (2016) Alan Newell Award for Research Excellence (2014) Distinguished Paper Award at ICSE 2011 Most Influential Paper Award at ICSE 2010 Best Paper Award at Academy of Management 2010 Advising and Grants: Herbsleb has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs who now hold positions at institutions like Google, University of Texas at Austin, and Oregon State University. His research has been funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) , Sloan Foundation , Accenture , Bosch , Google , Siemens , and IBM . Key projects include Personalized Information Access for Online Deliberation (2013) and Designing Transparent Work Environments (2013).

• Information Visualization
• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Stuart Marshall serves as Associate Dean of Academic Development in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka, where he also holds the academic rank of Senior Lecturer. Previously, he served as Head of School for the School of Engineering and Computer Science from 2015-2021 after joining the institution as a Lecturer in 2003. His academic journey includes completing his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington, with his doctoral research focusing on software reuse. Marshall's research interests center on information and data visualization, particularly exploring how visualization can function as collaborative tools in team environments rather than single-user applications. He also investigates explainable AI and mobile user interface design with emphasis on promoting healthy device usage patterns. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in education and environmental analysis. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on visualization techniques, with recent work shifting toward immersive analytics and virtual reality applications for complex data analysis, particularly in ecosystem services. Earlier publications concentrated on mobile learning applications grounded in transactional distance theory, software visualization for large codebases, and graph layout algorithms. Marshall has supervised six PhD students and eight Masters students to completion, with current doctoral supervision spanning immersive environments for reading assistance, medical diagnosis interfaces, and cardiac procedure simulation. His grant portfolio includes multiple ACM ISS 2022 projects with industry partners including Sensor Holdings Limited, Niantic, Autodesk, and Northeastern University, along with an Australian Research Council grant for digital games preservation. Teaching responsibilities encompass foundational programming, safety-critical systems, human-computer interaction, and data visualization across undergraduate and graduate courses. He teaches subjects including SWEN326 (Safety-Critical Systems), CGRA151 (Introduction to Computer Graphics and Games), and DATA301 (Data Science in Practice), with teaching assignments scheduled through 2026.

Jamal AtifView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Responsible AI
• Privacy Preservation in Machine Learning
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Jamal Atif is a Professor at Paris-Dauphine University and holds multiple significant leadership positions including Project Manager for 'Data Science and Artificial Intelligence' at the Institute of Information Sciences and their Interactions (INS2I) of the CNRS, Deputy Scientific Director of 3IA PRAIRIE, Head of the MILES team/project at LAMSADE (UMR CNRS-Université Paris-Dauphine), Co-leader of the Transverse Artificial Intelligence Program at PSL University, and Director of the Dauphine Numérique program. Professor Atif's primary research focuses on the foundations of responsible artificial intelligence, with specific expertise in privacy preservation in machine learning, robustness of deep learning algorithms to malicious attacks, causality, and explainability. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in security and reliability of AI systems. He has developed innovative approaches to address adversarial vulnerabilities in machine learning models and has made significant contributions to privacy-preserving techniques in data analysis. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on robust and trustworthy AI systems, with recent work exploring differential privacy in clustering, adversarial robustness, and explainable AI. The research spans theoretical foundations in logic and knowledge representation to practical applications in finance, healthcare, and computer vision. His publications appear in top-tier venues including Machine Learning journal, Neural Information Processing Systems, and International Joint Conferences on Artificial Intelligence. Scientific Awards: Recipient of two awards from the North American Society of Radiology for his thesis work Professor Atif has co-supervised or is currently supervising around fifteen doctoral students, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring the next generation of AI researchers. His leadership extends to directing major institutional programs including Dauphine Numérique and the Transverse Artificial Intelligence Program at PSL University, where he shapes strategic research directions in AI. He leads the MILES team/project at LAMSADE, which focuses on foundational aspects of machine learning and artificial intelligence. The team's research spans theoretical aspects of learning algorithms to practical applications requiring robust and reliable AI systems, with particular emphasis on security and privacy considerations in modern machine learning deployments.

Andries van DamView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Hypertext Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Andries "Andy" van Dam is a distinguished Dutch-American professor of computer science at Brown University, where he also served as vice-president for research. Born in Groningen, the Netherlands on December 8, 1938, van Dam has been instrumental in shaping computer science education and research for over five decades. He helped establish Brown's computer science program, serving as its first department chair from 1979 to 1985, and was appointed Thomas J. Watson, Jr. University Professor of Technology and Education in 1995. His educational background includes a B.S. with Honors in Engineering Sciences from Swarthmore College (1960) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (1963, 1966), where he was the second person to receive a PhD in Computer Science. Van Dam's research interests span computer graphics, hypertext systems, virtual reality, and educational technology. He is particularly known for his pioneering work in hypertext systems, having co-developed the first hypertext system with Ted Nelson in the late 1960s. His influential textbook "Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice" is often referred to as the "Bible" of computer graphics. His work has consistently focused on making complex computing concepts accessible through innovative interfaces and educational approaches. His research publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from foundational work in computer graphics and hypertext to more recent explorations in immersive virtual reality, digital visual literacy, and next-generation educational software. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in education, medicine, and scientific visualization. Among his notable honors are: IEEE Centennial Medal (1984) Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (1994) ACM SIGGRAPH Distinguished Educator Award (2019) Van Dam has mentored numerous students who have gone on to make significant contributions in computer science, including Randy Pausch, Danah boyd, Scott Draves, and Steven K. Feiner. His teaching extends beyond traditional academic settings, as evidenced by his influence on the character of Andy in the film Toy Story, which pays tribute to his pioneering work in computer graphics. He continues to serve on the technical board of Microsoft Research and as chairman of the Rhode Island Governor's Science and Technology Advisory Council. His research lab has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to human-computer interaction, with particular focus on post-WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) interfaces, immersive environments, and educational technologies that transform how we learn and interact with digital information.

Ping JiView profile

Professor

• Network Measurement and Data Analysis
• Network Security
• Wireless Network Security Monitoring
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Ping Ji is a Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science within the School of Arts and Sciences at the City University of New York (CUNY), with dual appointments at Hunter College and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She serves as Executive Officer of the Computer Science PhD Program and former Director of the Master's Program in Data Science at the CUNY Graduate Center (2018-2025). Educational background: PhD in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (Advised by Jim Kurose and Don Towsley) MS in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst BA in Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University Her research spans network measurement and data analysis , security monitoring for computer and wireless networks , and Internet of Things (IoT) , with significant contributions to mobile network security and underwater acoustic communications. She founded John Jay College's Master's Program in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity and the Graduate Center's Master's Program in Data Science. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a strategic evolution from foundational network security work toward AI-integrated systems for censorship detection, ethical security frameworks for small businesses, and transformative educational ecosystems. Her recent work increasingly incorporates large language models and multi-modal sensor analysis while maintaining core expertise in network measurement. Scientific recognition: Google Award ($3M) for CyberNYC Institutional Research Multiple NSF grants totaling over $2.1M including CCRI, I-Corps, and SFS programs Leadership in national cybersecurity workforce development initiatives Dr. Ji has secured over $3 million in research funding while advising numerous PhD students through the NeMo (Networks & Mobile Systems) Lab. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained success in translating theoretical research into practical applications for security monitoring, digital forensics, and educational technology. Current projects include AI-enabled censorship detection systems and ethical security frameworks tailored for resource-constrained small businesses. The NeMo Lab under her direction conducts cutting-edge research in wireless network measurement, mobile security, and IoT applications, with recent expansions into underwater acoustic communications and AI-driven educational transformation through the AeDA (AI-Enabled Attainable Education for All) initiative.