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Yuanzhi TangView profile

Professor

• Environmental Mineralogy
• Biogeochemistry
• Contaminant Fate and Transport
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Dr. Yuanzhi Tang is the Georgia Power Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology with joint appointments in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He directs the Center for Critical Mineral Solutions, co-founded the Georgia Partnership for Essential Minerals, and serves as Associate Co-Director of Interdisciplinary Research at the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems. He is also Co-Editor-in-Chief of Chemical Geology and Associate Editor of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta . His research investigates molecular-scale interfacial processes in natural and engineered systems, focusing on: Contaminant fate/transport at microbe-mineral-water interfaces Biogeochemical cycling of metals and nutrients Resource recovery from waste streams Synchrotron applications in environmental science Recent publications emphasize rare earth element recovery, waste valorization, and sustainable energy materials, employing advanced spectroscopic techniques to understand reaction mechanisms. Professor Tang leads an active research group with multiple postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates. His externally funded projects include: NSF: Rare earth elements in sedimentary systems DOE: Critical metal recovery from waste streams NASA: Manganese oxide formation mechanisms DoD: Rare earth separation technologies

Likoebe MarupingView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• Digital Innovation
• Software Development
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Likoebe Maruping is a Professor of Computer Information Systems and Director of the Ph.D. program at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. He is a member of the Center for Digital Innovation and serves as a senior editor for MIS Quarterly , having previously held editorial positions at Information Systems Research and the Journal of the Association for Information Systems . Previously, he taught at the University of Arkansas and the University of Louisville. Education: Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business B.S. in Information Systems, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business B.S. in International Business, University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business Maruping's research spans digital innovation , open source software development , agile methodologies , and team collaboration in dispersed settings . His work explores how leadership styles, particularly empowering leadership , can mitigate stress and improve performance in software development teams. He examines governance in digital platform ecosystems and investigates the relationship between digital technologies and social justice, as evidenced by his 2024 MIS Quarterly special issue contribution. His research often employs multilevel analysis approaches to connect micro and macro phenomena in information systems. Maruping's recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward examining AI innovation frameworks, platform ecosystem governance, and the social implications of technology. His 2025 work on AI innovation contrasts with traditional IT innovation through patent analysis, while his research on digital skill visibility in open source communities demonstrates practical applications of theoretical frameworks. These publications consistently bridge academic rigor with practical business implications. Editorial Recognition: Senior Editor, MIS Quarterly Former Associate Editor, Information Systems Research Former Associate Editor, MIS Quarterly Former Senior Editor, Journal of the Association for Information Systems As Ph.D. program director and former CIS department Ph.D. coordinator, Maruping has advised numerous doctoral students. His leadership extends to strategic program development, curriculum innovation, and enhancing recruitment of diverse doctoral candidates. He frequently leads workshops on multilevel theorizing, as evidenced by his 2023 workshop at Hong Kong Baptist University. His research has been supported through collaborations with major institutions and has influenced both academic discourse and industry practices in information systems management. Maruping is actively engaged with the Center for Digital Innovation at Robinson College of Business, which serves as his primary research hub. His work often involves cross-institutional collaborations with researchers from leading universities worldwide, reflecting the global nature of contemporary information systems research.

Xiaowen ZhangView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
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Xiaowen Zhang is a Professor of Computer Science at the College of Staten Island (CSI), City University of New York (CUNY), and a Doctoral Faculty Member at the CUNY Graduate Center. His academic work bridges theoretical and applied research in cybersecurity, information systems, and network technologies. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the CUNY Graduate Center (2007) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Northern Jiaotong University (1999), along with an M.A. from CUNY Queens College, an M.S. from Northern Jiaotong University, and a B.S. from Shanxi University. His research focuses on Cryptography, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Secure Biometrics, RFID Security & Privacy, Information Retrieval, and Wireless Sensor Networks . He explores both foundational cryptographic methods—such as secret sharing schemes and hash functions—and their practical implementations in secure systems, including RFID authentication protocols and data visualization platforms for sensor networks. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on security mechanisms in distributed and wireless environments . His work frequently combines cryptographic theory with system-level implementations, particularly in RFID and sensor networks. There is a strong trend toward privacy-preserving protocols, efficient data retrieval, and secure information sharing , often leveraging mathematical structures like Latin squares and Bloom filters. Dr. Zhang has been actively involved in mentoring students, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications with graduate and undergraduate researchers. His contributions span journals such as Security and Communication Networks , Journal of Applied Security Research , and International Journal of Security and Networks , as well as major conferences including IEEE LISAT, ACM CODASPY, and IEEE Sarnoff Symposium.

Shiri AzenkotView profile

Associate Professor

• Accessibility
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Assistive Technology
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Shiri Azenkot is an Associate Professor of Information Science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute, Cornell Tech, Cornell University, where she directs the Enhancing Ability Lab. She also serves as an affiliate faculty member in the Computer Science Department at the Technion--Israel Institute of Technology. Her research leverages artificial intelligence to design enabling systems that promote equity and improve quality of life for marginalized populations, with a current focus on visual impairments. Her educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Washington, advised by Richard Ladner and Jacob Wobbrock. Azenkot's research centers on intelligent interactive systems that enhance perception and ability for people with disabilities. She investigates perceptual abilities and behaviors to design novel systems for navigation, STEM learning, and socialization. Her work spans accessibility, human-computer interaction, and the application of AI/XR technologies to create inclusive solutions for blind and low-vision populations, addressing critical gaps in assistive technology. Recent publications reveal strong trends in developing real-time AI-powered assistive tools for low-vision users, accessible STEM education through tactile interfaces, and examining social dynamics of disability in digital spaces. Her work bridges technical innovation with deep user-centered design, particularly in XR accessibility through co-founded initiatives like XR Access. Scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award NSF CRII Award 10-year Impact Award at MobileHCI Google Faculty Award Azenkot has advised students including Yuhang Zhao (now Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison), Lei, and Danielle. Her research is funded by NSF, AOL, Verizon, and Facebook. She co-founded XR Access and leads the Enhancing Ability Lab, which conducts user studies and develops systems like Markit/Talkit and Livefonts. Current projects include XR accessibility REU programs and symposiums advancing industry-academia collaboration. She directs the Enhancing Ability Lab at Cornell Tech and co-leads XR Access, driving community initiatives to make augmented/virtual reality accessible while mentoring the next generation of accessibility researchers through funded REU programs and industry partnerships.

Paul WilliamsView profile

Associate Professor

• Australian Politics
• Elections
• Voter Behaviour
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Paul Williams is an Associate Professor of Politics and Journalism at Griffith University's School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science in Brisbane, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (2003) and serves as a Research Member at the Griffith Centre for Cultural Research. His academic career focuses on Australian political systems with particular expertise in federal and state elections. Williams' research interests center on Australian Government and Politics, specifically examining electoral systems, voter behavior, and political commentary. His work appears in scholarly journals including The Australian Journal of Political Science and The Australian Journal of Politics and History. He has also authored the book 'John Grey Gorton: Australian to the Bootheels' (Connor Court 2020), a leadership analysis of Australia's 19th prime minister. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Australian electoral politics across all states and territories. Williams has produced comprehensive analyses of federal election dynamics, state-level political movements, and the interplay between media coverage and voting behavior. His commentary often addresses the nuances of marginal seats, campaign strategies, and the evolving Australian party system. As a public intellectual, Williams contributes regularly as a columnist for The Courier Mail newspaper and serves as a political commentator across electronic media platforms. Since joining The Conversation on February 8, 2012, he has established himself as a go-to expert for election analysis, particularly regarding Queensland politics and federal-state political interactions.

Cleotilde GonzalezView profile

Research Professor

• Decision Science
• Cognitive Psychology
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Cleotilde (Coty) Gonzalez is a Research Professor of Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, with primary affiliation in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences (SDS). She serves as the Founding Director of the Dynamic Decision Making Laboratory (DDMLab) and Research Co-Director of the NSF National Institute for AI for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM). Her extensive academic affiliations include the Security and Privacy Institute (CyLab), the Societal Computing program in the Software and Societal Systems Department (S3D), the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) in the School of Computer Science, and the Center for Behavioral Decision Research (CBDR) and Center for Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). Dr. Gonzalez holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems and has developed Instance-Based Learning Theory (IBLT), a significant contribution to cognitive science that explains how people make decisions based on past experiences. Her research spans experimental studies and computational modeling of cognitive processes in dynamic decision environments, with applications in cybersecurity, human-machine teaming, and societal decision making. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on human-AI collaboration, collective intelligence, cybersecurity, and cognitive modeling. The research trends show increasing integration of AI systems with human decision processes, particularly examining how humans and AI can complement each other in complex decision environments. Her work increasingly addresses cybersecurity challenges through behavioral science perspectives, exploring how cognitive models can improve defense mechanisms against social engineering attacks. Lifetime Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society Lifetime Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Member of the Governing Board of the Cognitive Science Society Member at Large of the Policy Council of the System Dynamics Society Committee member of the National Academies Division Committee for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Dr. Gonzalez has mentored over 50 post-doctoral fellows and doctoral students, with many going on to successful careers in academia, government, and industry. Her research has been supported by major collaborative efforts including Collaborative Research Alliances (CRA) and Multi-University Research Initiative grants from the Army Research Laboratories (ARL) and Army Research Office (ARO), as well as projects with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). She directs the Dynamic Decision Making Laboratory, which conducts research involving laboratory experiments and cognitive computational models to derive theoretical conclusions about dynamic decision making and develop applications for societal problems.

Jan A. Van MieghemView profile

Academic

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Operations
• Operations Strategy
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Jan A. Van Mieghem is the A. C. Buehler Professor and Professor of Operations at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He also serves as a Professor by Courtesy at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. His research spans product, service, and supply chain operations, combining strategic and tactical perspectives with mathematical modeling, stochastic analysis, and empirical verification. Ph.D. in Business, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (1995) MS in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1990) MS in Applied Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium (1989) His research interests focus on operations strategy, supply chain optimization, and digital operations. He explores topics such as operational hedging, capacity investment, network flexibility, and the application of AI in inventory management. His work addresses healthcare operations, dual sourcing, and the interplay between collaboration and productivity in service networks. Recent research trends center on AI-driven inventory systems, dual sourcing under uncertainty, and healthcare resource allocation. He has authored over 60 academic articles and two textbooks: Operations Strategy: Principles and Practice and Managing Business Process Flows: Principles of Operations Management . 2023: First place in POMS College of Supply Chain Management Student Paper Competition 2020: Flexibility Excellence Award 2014: Wickham Skinner Award 2007: First MSOM Best Paper Award Van Mieghem has held leadership roles at Kellogg, including Deputy Dean (2023–present), Faculty Director of the Executive MBA program (2012–2017), and Chairman of the Department of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences (2006–2009). He advises firms on operations strategy and management and has served on editorial boards of Management Science , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , and Operations Research . He has mentored numerous Ph.D. students, including Audrey Bazerghi, Simrita Singh, Yangzi Jiang, and Dennis J. Zhang, who have secured academic and industry positions. His teaching spans operations management and strategy across MBA, Ph.D., and executive programs. Van Mieghem's work examines the intersection of operations strategy and execution, emphasizing financial value as a guiding metric. His empirical studies leverage real-world data from healthcare, manufacturing, and e-commerce to validate theoretical models and develop practical frameworks.

• Animal Welfare
• Animal Behavior
• Human-Animal Interaction
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Maria Camila Ceballos Betancourt is an Assistant Professor (Teaching & Research) in Beef Cattle Welfare at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine , University of Calgary . She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animal Welfare and Behaviour from São Paulo State University (UNESP) , Brazil, and a B.Sc. in Animal Science from National University of Colombia . Her research focuses on animal welfare , human-animal interactions , and cattle temperament , with an emphasis on livestock handling practices and sustainable production systems . Education: B.Sc. in Animal Science, National University of Colombia (2010) M.Sc. in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, UNESP (2014) Ph.D. in Animal Welfare and Behaviour, UNESP (2017) She teaches VETM322: Animal Welfare and Behaviour annually since 2020. Her research integrates animal behavior , physiological and reproductive performance measures , and applied handling interventions . Recent publications address grimace scales for pain assessment , human-animal dynamics in livestock systems , and technological innovations for piglet monitoring , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach between agricultural science , veterinary medicine , and behavioral neuroscience . Her work spans continents, including internships at the Animal Welfare Science Centre (University of Melbourne, Australia) and postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania (USA). While no formal awards are listed, her research has been highlighted in media outlets like Canadian Cattlemen’s The Beef Magazine and CBC Calgary .

• Social Psychology
• Environmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
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Jana Kesenheimer, PhD is a researcher at the Department of Social Psychology , University of Innsbruck . Her work bridges social psychology and environmental psychology , focusing on the interplay between personality traits, prosocial behavior, and psychological well-being. She employs intensive longitudinal methods (diary studies, experience sampling) to investigate how environmental actions, remote work, and ultra-endurance sports affect individuals differently based on their psychological profiles. Research Highlights Connecting dark personality traits (e.g., narcissism) with pro-environmental behavior fatigue Analyzing fluid retention and cardiac strain in ultra-distance cyclists Studying remote work's impact on mental health through basic psychological needs Scientific Focus : Her publications reveal a trajectory in behavioral ecology , health psychology , and personality-driven motivation . Key subfields include exercise psychology , pandemic-induced value shifts , and moral self-regulation in ecological contexts.

Reza TaheriView profile

Professor

• Pharmacy Education
• Leadership Development
• Curriculum Design
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Reza Taheri is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Pharmacy Education at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. His expertise spans leadership development, curriculum design, strategic planning, and programmatic accreditation in pharmacy education. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at RxPrep Inc., founding Associate Dean at West Coast University, and held faculty and leadership roles at Western University of Health Sciences and Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (University of Minnesota), Executive MBA (University of Southern California) Current Role: Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University His research focuses on pharmacy education , emphasizing emotional intelligence coaching , interprofessional collaboration , and virtual learning modalities . Recent studies examine mock-trial simulations for teaching-assessment, supplemental instruction efficacy, and interprofessional virtual simulations for leadership and patient advocacy. Publications highlight technology integration in pharmacy curricula and resilience measurement in educational contexts. Taheri collaborates extensively on interprofessional education (IPE) interventions, analyzing their impact on patient outcomes like length of stay , medical errors , and mortality . He is a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and trainer with Crucial Learning and The Table Group.

Alexis H. KunzView profile

Professor

• Earnings Management
• Financial Reporting Systems
• Incentive and Performance Measurement Systems
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Alexis H. Kunz serves as Professor of Financial Accounting and Director of the Institute for Corporate Accounting and Controlling at the University of Bern since 2011, with prior academic appointments at HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne, and University of Friborg spanning over two decades in accounting research and leadership. Education: Habilitation, University of Friborg (2002-2004) Visiting Researcher, UCLA (2003) PhD (Dr. oec. publ.), University of Zurich (1995-2000) Master in Business Administration, University of Zurich (1989-1994) Military Service (1988) College Education, Gymnasium Zürcher Unterland (1981-1987) His research centers on Earnings Management, Financial Reporting Systems, Incentive Structures, and Corporate Governance, examining how accounting information systems influence organizational decision-making and executive behavior. Work integrates economic theory with empirical analysis of real-world corporate practices. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on incentive design, financial disclosure quality, and governance mechanisms across 12 major works from 1999-2020. Key themes include structured product risk assessment, performance metric validity (EVA/ERIC), and behavioral impacts of compensation systems, primarily published in The Accounting Review and European Accounting Review. Scientific Awards No specific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material. Research leadership includes SNF-funded UCLA Visiting Scholarship and grants for IFRS 15 implementation, Swiss GAAP/FER reporting systems, and Say on Pay analysis. Third-party projects cover CEO evaluation frameworks, cost accounting concepts, and performance measurement system development. He directs the Financial Accounting Section within the Institute for Corporate Accounting and Controlling, overseeing research initiatives in financial reporting standards and incentive system design while serving as primary institutional contact for accounting research.

Valentyn PanchenkoView profile

Professor

• Financial Econometrics
• Time Series Analysis
• Dependence Measures and Copulae
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Professor Valentyn Panchenko is a leading academic in Economics at the UNSW Business School, specializing in advanced econometric methodologies and financial modeling. Holding a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and an MPhil from the Tinbergen Institute, his research bridges theoretical econometrics with real-world financial applications, emphasizing big data analysis, network structures, and dependence modeling in economic systems. His expertise spans financial econometrics, time series analysis, non-parametric statistics, and agent-based economic simulations. He focuses on Granger causality, model evaluation, structural economic modeling, and bounded rationality with heterogeneous agents. His work has secured significant grants including ARC Discovery Projects and DECRA fellowships, enabling cutting-edge research on market dynamics and economic interactions. Professor Panchenko's publications appear in top-tier journals like the Journal of Econometric Theory, AEJ: Micro, Journal of Economic Dynamics & Control, and Journal of Banking & Finance. His methodological contributions include novel approaches to copula-based forecasting, nonlinear causality testing, and evolutionary learning models in strategic economic environments. While specific student advising details aren't provided, his research leadership demonstrates sustained impact across econometric theory, financial markets, and experimental economics.

Anthony J. GambinoView profile

Research Fellow

• Educational Psychology
• Gifted and Talented Education
• Teacher Evaluation
• +3 more

Anthony J. Gambino is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on gifted education, teacher evaluation, and multilevel modeling techniques. Ph.D. in Research Methods, Measurement, and Evaluation (University of Connecticut) M.A. in Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment (University of Connecticut) B.S. in Psychology (Wagner College) His work addresses critical issues in educational equity, including disparities in gifted program identification by race, poverty, and language status. He develops and evaluates statistical tools for multilevel modeling and contributes to understanding the role of teacher rating scales in educational assessments. Gambino’s publications emphasize methodological rigor in educational research, particularly in behavioral interventions like PBIS and analytical frameworks for teacher effects. He maintains active engagement in advancing evaluation curricula for graduate programs.

Eduardo Mercado IIIView profile

Professor

• Bioacoustics
• Cognitive Psychology
• Marine Ecology
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Eduardo Mercado III is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on bioacoustics, cognitive psychology, and marine ecology, particularly the vocal behavior of humpback whales and its implications for understanding human impact on marine ecosystems. He is also known for his work in perceptual learning, autism spectrum disorder, and comparative cognition. Scientific Awards Guggenheim Fellowship Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Research Trends His recent publications emphasize bioacoustic analysis of humpback whale songs, including their spectral entropy, cyclical variations, and adaptive adjustments to anthropogenic noise. Additional work explores perceptual learning mechanisms in autism, neural network modeling for acoustic classification, and cognitive processes in canines and rodents. Projects Mercado’s “Singers as Sentinels” project combines acoustic analysis of humpback whale songs with public awareness initiatives about ocean noise pollution. The project will produce a book, Why Whales Sing and Dolphins Don’t , and a web-based interface for public engagement.

Yu XiaView profile

Researcher

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Electron Microscopy
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Yu Xia is a Post Doc at the Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, Sweden. He is affiliated with the Tom Willhammar Research Group, focusing on advanced electron microscopy and diffraction techniques for structural characterization of materials. PhD (2019–2023) from a joint program between the University of Birmingham (UK) and the Southern University of Science and Technology (China). Research emphasizes fabrication of metallic nanoparticles with non-equilibrium structures and shapes using gas-phase condensation and thermal shock methods. Specializes in scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), in-situ heating experiments, and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) for nanoparticle analysis. Current work prioritizes 4DSTEM imaging for electron beam-sensitive materials and Python-based post-processing of electron microscopy datasets. Yu Xia's research spans Materials Science , Nanotechnology , and Electrocatalysis , with applications in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution , graphene composites , and advanced electron microscopy techniques . His work often integrates computational image processing with structural characterization to optimize material properties. Publications highlight innovations in heterostructure engineering , metallic alloy catalysts , and electron beam-sensitive material imaging . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Yu Xia's technical expertise includes Python scripting for image analysis, in-situ electron microscopy , and multifunctional graphene-based materials .