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Kim LitwackView profile

Professor

• Pain Management
• Peri-Anesthesia Care
• Critical Care
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Dr. Kim Litwack is a tenured Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she has served since 2004. Previously, she held faculty positions at Grand Valley State University (2000-2004), the University of New Mexico (1992-2000), and Rush University (1984-1992). Her clinical expertise spans critical care, peri-anesthesia nursing, ambulatory care, and pain management across diverse patient populations. Her educational background includes: Family Nurse Practitioner, University of New Mexico PhD in Educational Administration, Kent State University MSN in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Case Western Reserve University Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Case Western Reserve University Counseling Certification, Kent State University BA in Psychology, University of Michigan Dr. Litwack's research focuses on pain management across the lifespan, particularly in military trauma and chronic conditions like heart failure. She investigates self-management strategies, perianesthesia care innovations, and evidence-based nursing practice. Her work bridges clinical care, education, and policy, with significant contributions to nursing textbooks on pathophysiology and pain. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2009-2022) reveals consistent emphasis on pain mechanisms, clinical competence development, and nursing education innovation. Her work spans acute care (military trauma, perioperative settings), chronic disease management (heart failure), and systemic issues (workarounds, flexible degree programs), reflecting interdisciplinary integration of physiology, psychology, and healthcare systems. Her extensive honors include: The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Faculty (2015) UW-Milwaukee Teaching Award (2008) Multiple Faculty Practice Awards (2006) Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (1996) ASPAN Outstanding Achievement Award (1999) Eight-time Outstanding Undergraduate Nursing Faculty recognition While specific doctoral advisees aren't documented, her leadership in nursing education is evident through curriculum development for the UWM Flexible Option BSN program and international presentations on perianesthesia care. She has secured recognition through the Stryker Scholarship and collaborated with organizations like Medtronic on pain management initiatives. Dr. Litwack actively engages with community systems through Wisconsin's CEMS program and has presented globally in Denmark, China, Ireland, and Canada on pain assessment, triage, and perianesthesia management, demonstrating commitment to knowledge translation across international healthcare contexts.

Edzard WeberView profile

Researcher

• Decision Management
• Process Modeling
• Operations Research
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Dr. Edzard Weber is a Researcher at the University of Potsdam's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Business Information Systems, where he serves as Research Speaker for Decision Management. He completed his doctorate in January 2015 on methodology development for system adaptability and currently leads the junior research group 'Entscheidungsmanagement' while representing the vacant 'Digital Government' professorship. His research spans multiple critical domains in business informatics including Decision Management , Process Modeling , Operations Research , Future Studies , and Digital Government . His work integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly evident in his leadership of the DiReBio project which developed formats for regional bioeconomic transformation through participatory workshops. Weber's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output since 2009, with recent work focusing on scheduling model standardization, circular economy processes in Industry 4.0 contexts, and haptic modeling approaches for digital transformation in bioeconomics. His research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between business informatics, systems engineering, and sustainable development. Key research projects: DiReBio (2017-2021): Discourse on bioeconomic transformation Job Scheduling (2015-2019): Systematic solution space navigation EUKRITIS II (2010-2011): Knowledge management for critical infrastructure protection Eukritis I (2008-2009): Change-capable protection structures IOSE-W2 (2006-2009): Interorganizational software development Weber maintains active collaboration with international institutions including University of California, Davis, Stellenbosch University, Tel Aviv University, University of Pretoria, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, contributing to the global research community while addressing local and regional challenges in digital transformation.

Tom McGuirkView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Artistic Research
• Practice Based Research
• Drawing
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Dr. Tom McGuirk is a Senior Lecturer in Art Theory/Critical Theory at the University of Chester's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, School for the Creative Industries. With extensive international experience spanning three decades, he has taught at prestigious institutions including the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology in Denmark, and Nottingham Trent University. His academic career demonstrates deep commitment to bridging theoretical inquiry with practical artistic work across multiple educational contexts. Dr. McGuirk's educational background includes: PhD in Art and Design Education from the National University of Ireland (NUI), completed at the National College of Art & Design, Dublin (1999-2003) BA (Hons) Painting from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin (1980-1984) Diploma from ANCAD, National College of Art & Design, Dublin (1980-1983) Specializing in Artistic Research and Practice Based Research from an epistemological standpoint, Dr. McGuirk challenges traditional knowledge hierarchies that privilege conceptual forms over embodied modes of knowing. His research focuses particularly on drawing as a legitimate knowledge-producing activity, drawing theoretical frameworks from Michael Polanyi, Alva Noë, Mark Johnson, George Lakoff, and Vittorio Gallese. His work creates vital connections between philosophical inquiry and practical artistic concerns, advancing our understanding of how knowledge is generated through material engagement and sensory experience. Dr. McGuirk's publication trajectory reveals consistent evolution in his exploration of embodied knowledge. His recent work (2022-2024) expands his foundational research on drawing into somaesthetics and extended realities, while maintaining his core commitment to understanding how artistic practice produces knowledge. His publications demonstrate a sophisticated integration of theoretical frameworks with practical artistic concerns, creating a rich dialogue between cognitive science, philosophy, and artistic practice that continues to influence contemporary discourse in artistic research methodologies. Dr. McGuirk's academic recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), awarded March 2024 With extensive experience supervising PhD students at Chester and examining externally at the University of Staffordshire, Dr. McGuirk has significantly shaped emerging scholars in art and design. His supervision portfolio includes diverse projects such as Wayne Robinson's thesis on painting liminality and research on outdoor artmaking. His international conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and editorial work - including co-editing the influential anthology 'Artistic Research: Strategies for Embodiment' (2015) - demonstrate his leadership in advancing methodological approaches to artistic research. Though specific laboratory structures aren't detailed, Dr. McGuirk's collaborative work with scholars like A. Summers on somaesthetics and extended realities indicates meaningful research partnerships. His active participation in international conferences like CA2RE (Conference for Artistic and Architectural Doctoral Research) and institutional reviews for universities including The Open University and Liverpool John Moores University demonstrates his engagement with broader academic networks dedicated to advancing artistic research methodologies and educational practices.

• Teacher Education
• Career Changers in Teaching
• STEM Education
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Erin Siostrom is an academic researcher at the University of the Sunshine Coast in the School of Education and Tertiary Access, where she focuses on teacher education and career changers entering the teaching profession. She completed her PhD by Publication at Queensland University of Technology, establishing herself as a researcher in educational policy and teacher recruitment. Dr. Siostrom's research primarily investigates the motivations and decision-making processes of career changers considering teaching careers, with particular emphasis on STEM fields. Her work employs diverse methodologies including scoping reviews, mixed methods studies, and Best-Worst Scaling approaches to understand the complex factors that influence career transition decisions. She examines personal, structural, and cultural conditions that enable or constrain potential career changers' pathways into teaching, drawing on theoretical frameworks like Margaret Archer's emergent properties. Her research reveals key themes including prior experiences in teacher-like roles, changing circumstances such as work-life balance considerations, dispositions toward teaching including the desire to make a difference, perceptions of the teaching profession's status, and the availability of support mechanisms. This work has significant implications for teacher recruitment strategies and policy development in addressing global teacher shortages. Dr. Siostrom actively collaborates with researchers Reece Mills and Terri Bourke, producing impactful research that informs educational policy discussions in Australia and internationally. Her findings have been published in high-impact journals including Australian Educational Researcher, Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, and Teaching and Teacher Education, contributing to evidence-based approaches for attracting quality career changers into teaching.

• Neurosurgery
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Intracerebral Haemorrhage
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Patrick Mitchell is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Newcastle University and an Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon with the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His career is anchored in clinical neurosurgery, translational research and multi-centre randomised controlled trials, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications spanning more than two decades. Education and Training Details of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees are not explicitly listed in the supplied text; however, his long-standing academic and consultant appointments at Newcastle imply completion of UK higher surgical training and award of MD/PhD-equivalent research credentials. Research Interests Professor Mitchell’s work clusters into four major domains: Cerebrovascular Surgery & Interventions : natural history and treatment of intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Traumatic Brain Injury : decompressive craniectomy, intracerebral haemorrhage evacuation, and imaging biomarkers of outcome. Clinical Trials & Evidence-Based Neurosurgery : leadership roles in STICH (Surgical Trial in Intracerebral Haemorrhage), STITCH(Trauma), RESCUEicp, CENTER-TBI and other international RCTs and observational studies. Human Factors & Patient Safety : surgical error analysis, simulation training, and development of national safety curricula. Publication Themes Across 2020–2024 his papers focus on pandemic-related service reconfiguration, novel imaging metrics for haemangioblastomas, conservative management strategies for lumbar disc disease, and comprehensive scoping reviews on idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Earlier work (2010–2019) concentrated on RCT secondary analyses, surgical decision-making algorithms, and meta-analyses of decompressive craniectomy. Awards & Honours While specific honours are not enumerated in the text, sustained leadership of NIHR-HTA and European Union FP7 funded trials (STICH, RESCUEicp, CENTER-TBI) attests to national and international recognition. Grants & Funding National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment Programme – multiple awards for STICH and STITCH(Trauma) trials. European Union FP7 – funding for CENTER-TBI longitudinal observational study. UK Medical Research Council (MRC) – support for imaging sub-studies within traumatic brain injury cohorts. Laboratory & Clinical Teams Professor Mitchell co-directs the Newcastle Neurosurgery Clinical Trials Unit and collaborates with the Regional Neurosciences Centre at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. He mentors neurosurgical trainees and research fellows within the Northern Deanery and is an active member of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons research committee.

• Coaching
• Counseling Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
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Jannik Zimmermann is a research assistant in the Theory and Methodology of Counseling at the Institute for Psychology, University of Kassel. His academic role involves empirical research and teaching in coaching, supervision, and telehealth applications in psychology. Key affiliations include collaborations with researchers like Heidi Möller and Marcus Deckers. Education: Master in Economics, Psychology & Management (2016–2019), University of Kassel Bachelor in Business Psychology (2013–2016), Hochschule Osnabrück His research focuses on difficult situations in coaching , supervision dynamics , and telehealth usability . Publications explore tensions in coach-supervisee relationships, digital health tools in palliative care, and cultural factors affecting prejudice against refugees. Recent articles highlight advancements in German telehealth questionnaires , applications of social dreaming in organizational coaching, and analyses of ambiguity tolerance in leadership contexts. These works span interdisciplinary themes bridging psychology, technology, and ethics. Teaching activities include seminars on motivational interviewing , health coaching , and online psychological counseling since 2020. He also completed advanced training in supervision (2022–2024) and coaching education (2020–2022).

• Production Engineering
• Human Work Science
• Ergonomics
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Andreas Lind is a researcher at the University of Skövde , School of Engineering Science , with a focus on multi-objective factory layout optimization and digital support tools aligned with Industry 4.0–5.0 principles. His work bridges human well-being and system performance through advanced simulation and optimization techniques. Affiliations : University of Skövde, Scania CV AB Research Themes : Digital Twin, Ergonomics, Production Systems Education : Completed a doctoral dissertation titled Planning and designing manufacturing factory layouts: Applying multi-objective optimization and digital support (2024). His PhD research systematized layout planning by integrating rules and regulations into digital tools, reducing subjectivity and errors. Research Interests include: Multi-Objective Optimization Digital Human Modeling (DHM) Industry 4.0–5.0 Virtual Environments for Layout Planning Worker Well-Being and Productivity Digital Twin Concept Article Trends show a focus on applying nature-inspired algorithms (NSGA-II, PSO) and digital twin frameworks to optimize factory layouts for safety , walking distance , and ergonomic risk reduction . Publications emphasize cross-disciplinary integration and automation. Funding : Supported by Scania CV AB and the Knowledge Foundation via projects like LITMUS (20240013) and Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (2018-0011). Collaborations with institutions such as IOS Press and MDPI highlight his industry and academic partnerships. Key Contributions : Development of decision support functions for space claims , integration of regulatory compliance into digital tools, and demonstrators for concurrent optimization of productivity and worker well-being.

Hannah DurandView profile

Lecturer

• Health Psychology
• Behavioral Medicine
• Chronic Illness Management
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Dr. Hannah Durand is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling, specializing in health psychology with a focus on chronic illness self-management and menstrual health. She joined the University of Stirling in 2021 after completing her education and postdoctoral work at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Her educational background includes: PhD in Health Psychology from National University of Ireland, Galway (2018) Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from University College Cork Undergraduate and graduate training at National University of Ireland, Galway Dr. Durand's research focuses on chronic illness self- and shared-management behaviors across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on medication adherence, pain management, and menstrual health issues. Her work spans multiple populations including adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, and individuals experiencing menstrual pain. She has developed a strong research interest in menstrual health literacy and appropriate help-seeking behaviors for gynecological issues. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward women's health issues, particularly menstrual pain and vulvodynia, while maintaining her earlier work on medication adherence in chronic conditions. This represents a strategic expansion of her research program from general chronic illness management to specialized women's health concerns. Dr. Durand has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to health psychology: Early Career Award of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (2018) Herman Schaalma Award from the European Health Psychology Society (2020) Pain Research Medal from the Irish Pain Society (awarded twice, in 2015 and 2020) Hannah McGee Early Career Excellence in Research/Practice Award (2023) As an active researcher and educator, Dr. Durand is committed to advancing health psychology through improved research methods and supporting early career researchers. She serves on several committees including the European Health Psychology Society's Synergy Board, Special Interest Groups Leading Committee, and Ari Haukkala Mentoring Programme Task and Finish Group. Her research on adherence to physical distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic directly informed Irish policy development. Dr. Durand maintains active involvement in multiple research communities through her membership in the International Society of Behavioural Medicine, European Health Psychology Society, Irish Pain Society, Psychological Society Ireland, and British Psychological Society.

Sebastian GießmannView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Media Theory
• Practice Theories and Praxeology
• Digitality and Money
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Sebastian Gießmann serves as Senior Academic Councillor in Media Theory at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Siegen. He conducts research in the Collaborative Research Center "Media of Cooperation" focusing on the history and theory of digitally networked media and cultural techniques. Previously, he held a visiting professorship for Cultural Techniques and History of Knowledge at Humboldt University of Berlin during the summer semester of 2023. Dr. Gießmann's research spans multiple interconnected domains including media theory, practice theories, digitality, money, and cultural techniques. His scholarly work examines networks, material culture, textile media, and the history of computing, software, and platform studies. He also explores the intersection of science and technology studies with infrastructures, law, and ecology, as well as visual science across various media forms including film, photography, diagrams, and maps. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding media as cooperative practices and infrastructures, with particular attention to historical development of network cultures, materiality of cooperation, and theoretical frameworks for analyzing media practices. His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary digital phenomena, especially examining how financial technologies and digital payment systems shape social relations. Humanities International – Prize for the Promotion of Translation of Works in the Humanities (2020) Future Prize of the Research College at the University of Siegen (2017) As an educator, Dr. Gießmann teaches foundational courses in media and cultural studies, media historical methods, and qualitative research approaches. He emphasizes research-based teaching at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. His supervision requirements include prior course completion and development of a detailed exposé. For 2025, he's offering seminars on money, Marcel Mauss's "The Gift," and datafied web technologies. He actively participates in the Collaborative Research Center "Media of Cooperation" and leads the research group "Data and Networks," with current projects examining blockchain technologies, digital payment systems including the digital euro, and historical development of network cultures.

Ulf SauerbreyView profile

Professor

• Digital educational media
• Early childhood education
• Parenting advice media
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Prof. Dr. Ulf Sauerbrey is the holder of the Professorship for Childhood and Youth in Digital Educational Worlds at the Faculty of Education, University of Erfurt . His work focuses on media education, parenting advice media, and Froebelian pedagogy. Academic qualifications: Habilitation (2017) and doctorate (2013) in educational science, both from Friedrich Schiller University Jena. Current projects: 2025-2026 eTeach projects on immersive media and social virtual reality in teacher training; DFG network on transnational history of attachment theory. Research interests center on digital educational media, advice media reception, and historical educational theories. He analyzes how media shapes parenting practices, childhood experiences, and pedagogical frameworks, particularly through advice books, YouTube content, and virtual reality tools. His scientific contributions include key publications on educational plans, attachment parenting, and media optimization of childhood. He has advised on 15+ completed and ongoing dissertations, including topics like AI-driven online risks and pandemic parenting challenges. Awards : Lietz Prize for Basic Pedagogical Research (2013) Leadership roles : Head of the Department of Childhood and Youth in Digital Educational Worlds; Spokesperson for Primary School Education and Childhood Studies. Active in the Fröbel Research Center and Media Education Workshop (eduroom) .

Najat BhiryView profile

Professor

• Quaternary Geology
• Geomorphology
• Natural Hazards
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Najat Bhiry is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography within the Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics at Université Laval. She maintains her office at the Abitibi-Price Pavilion (office 3115) and serves as President of the Student Affairs Commission. Her research is closely affiliated with the Centre for Nordic Studies (CEN), where she is a regular member, and she actively participates in multiple research initiatives focusing on northern environments and Indigenous communities. Dr. Bhiry's educational background includes a PhD in Quaternary Geology from Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris, a Master's degree in Quaternary Geology, and a Bachelor's degree in Geology and Biology. Her academic journey has positioned her at the intersection of earth sciences, environmental studies, and archaeology. Her research interests span Quaternary geology and geomorphology (including stratigraphy, sedimentology, and micromorphology), natural hazards and risks, plant paleoecology, geoarchaeology, and paleoenvironments. She applies these interests to understanding Arctic and subarctic landscapes, with particular attention to the impacts of climate change on northern ecosystems and Indigenous cultural heritage. Her work often integrates geological, archaeological, and environmental perspectives to reconstruct past landscapes and human-environment interactions. Dr. Bhiry's recent publications reveal a strong focus on Arctic and subarctic research, with particular emphasis on permafrost dynamics, geoarchaeology, climate change impacts, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Her work frequently involves international collaborations and addresses critical questions about northern landscape evolution, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental change. She demonstrates expertise in both field-based methodologies and advanced analytical techniques including remote sensing and micromorphological analysis. Dr. Bhiry serves on several important committees and editorial boards: Member of the First Peoples Committee of the Nordic Institute of Quebec Member of the Editorial Board of the Nordicana D platform Member of the Steering Committee of the Ecoscience journal Member of the Steering Committee of the journal Études Inuit Studies Dr. Bhiry currently supervises multiple graduate students including Rachid Addou (postdoctoral fellow), Sabrina Bujold, Laura Brassard, Vincent Filion, Danielle Chiasson, and Laurence Côté (all master's students with thesis). In the past five years, she has successfully guided Josuah Tremblay, Guillaume Pouliot, Jérémy Grenier, Rachel Labrie, Frédéric Mansau, and Sarah Robert to completion of their degrees. Her research is supported by numerous grants from organizations including Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ressources naturelles Canada, CNRS (France), MITACS Inc., and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Her laboratory work primarily occurs through the Centre for Nordic Studies (CEN), where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams studying northern environments. Her research often involves fieldwork in Arctic regions including Nunavik (northern Quebec), Nunatsiavut (Labrador), and international sites in Morocco and Iceland. These teams integrate geological, archaeological, and environmental science perspectives to address complex questions about landscape evolution and human adaptation in northern environments.

• Armed Conflict
• Armed Groups
• International Criminal Law
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Dr. Katharine Fortin is an Associate Professor in public international law and human rights at Utrecht University's Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM). She specializes in the legal framework applicable to armed conflicts, with a particular focus on intersections between international humanitarian law and international human rights law, and armed non-State actors. She teaches human rights law, public international law, and international humanitarian law at both master's and bachelor's levels, and coordinates the Conflict and Security track of the Public International Law LLM programs at Utrecht University. Fortin earned her BA (Hons) in English Literature from Oxford University, converted to law at City University in London in 2001, and qualified as a litigation solicitor in 2005. She completed her LLM in International and European Human Rights Law at Utrecht University with Summa cum laude distinction, followed by a PhD (cum laude) at the same institution. Her research primarily focuses on the accountability of armed groups under human rights law, civilian protection in armed conflicts, and the practical application of international law in contexts of rebel governance. She examines how international legal norms interact with local realities and how armed groups engage with international legal frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical field applications, particularly examining civilian agency in conflict situations and the governance structures established by non-state armed actors. Fortin's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between international humanitarian law and human rights law, with increasing attention to civilian agency, gender perspectives, and practical compliance mechanisms. Her recent work expands into areas such as legal identity in conflict zones, rule of law backsliding, and peacebuilding from below, reflecting a growing interdisciplinary approach that connects legal analysis with social science perspectives on conflict-affected societies. Among her notable achievements are: The Lieber Prize (2018) for her book The Accountability of Armed Groups under Human Rights Law An NWO Veni Award (2019) for her research project "Dangerous Liaisons: civilian agency, armed groups and international law" The Hestia Grant (2021) for her ongoing research initiatives Fortin serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights and co-founded the Armed Groups and International Law blog. She is a co-investigator on the £5 million "Beyond Compliance Consortium" project funded by UK Development, which examines promoting restraint by armed actors. She also hosts the "Beyond Compliance: In Conversation" podcast with Florian Weigand, exploring practical approaches to engaging armed groups on international legal norms. As an active member of the academic community, Fortin co-founded the "Contesting Governance" platform within the Utrecht Centre for Global Challenges and serves on the Utrecht Young Academy since 2022. She has organized numerous workshops and conferences on armed groups and international law, and maintains active engagement with policy communities through media contributions and expert consultations.

Torben Bach PedersenView profile

Professor

• Data Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Professor Torben Bach Pedersen at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design is a leading expert in Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Energy Systems. With over 394 publications and 19 completed projects, he directs research at the Daisy – Center for Data-intensive Systems and leads innovations in energy flexibility and smart grid technologies. Key research areas: Data Warehousing, AI/ML, Energy Systems, Smart Grids Major projects: domOS (Smart Building OS), FEVER (Virtual Power Plants), DiCyPS (Cyber-Physical Systems) His research spans data-intensive systems, AI applications in energy management, and smart infrastructure development. Recent work focuses on transformer-based network AI and energy flexibility metrics. Scientific recognition includes: Æresdoktor (Honorary Doctor) at TU Dresden (2021) Best Paper Award Runner-Up (2019) WWW 2017 Best Demo Award Best Poster Award World Smart Grid Forum (2013) Member of Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (2013) As principal investigator and supervisor in 17 PhD projects, he advances AI-driven solutions for 6G wireless systems, smart buildings, and energy market optimization.

Tye RushView profile

Assistant Professor

• Race and Ethnic Politics
• Voting Rights
• Election Laws
• +1 more

Tye Rush is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on race and ethnicity in election laws, representation, and voting rights. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Education : Ph.D. in Political Science (UCLA), B.A. in Political Science/Public Service (University of California, Riverside) Rush’s research investigates the politics of voting laws, demographic threat in legislative behavior, and racial disparities in electoral trust. His book project, The Majority Rules: The Politics of Voter Identification Laws , challenges prevailing theories on restrictive voter ID legislation using original datasets of state legislator actions. His recent publications explore topics like voter fraud myths, pandemic-era election adaptations, and racial efficacy in voting. Awards include the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship, Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship, and Princeton Dissertation Scholars Program funding. He served as a Voting and Redistricting Fellow at Common Cause and a research fellow at UCLA’s Institute for Inequality and Democracy at Luskin. Scientific Awards UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship (PPFP) Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship University of California President’s Pre-Professoriate Fellowship Princeton Dissertation Scholars Program Rush is actively engaged in grants and fellowships related to electoral integrity and racial equity in politics. His work bridges academic research with policy advocacy through collaborations with institutions like Common Cause. He maintains a personal website at tyerush.com and holds an ORCID identifier for research attribution.

• Educational Psychology
• Digital Technologies in Education
• Information Literacy
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Esther Argelagós Castañ is a Lecturer in Educational Psychology at the University of Girona since 2012. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (University of Lleida, 2012) and a Master's degree in Educational Psychology (University of Barcelona, 2009). Her academic career spans roles as a teacher in Early Childhood, Primary, and Secondary Education in Aragon (1999-2001), and as a university teacher at Universidade Católica de Moçambique (2001-2006), where she coordinated the implementation of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) with Maastricht Universiteit. Doctorate: Educational Psychology, University of Lleida (2012) Master's: Educational Psychology, University of Barcelona (2009) Teaching Diplomas: Special Education (1998), Educational Psychology (2007) Her research focuses on promoting deep and critical learning in the digital age, analyzing how digital technologies and AI tools like ChatGPT influence learning processes. She explores information literacy strategies for transforming data into meaningful knowledge and investigates socio-emotional competencies of teachers (self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation) and their impact on educational outcomes, collective well-being, and institutional factors. In 2024, she completed a postdoctoral research stay at Valencia International University's Faculty of Health Sciences, studying ChatGPT's impact on university students' critical thinking during academic tasks. She was a pre-doctoral research fellow at COnTIC group (2008-2011) and conducted research at Open Universiteit Nederland's Welten Institute (2010). Scientific Award: Extraordinary Doctorate Prize, University of Lleida She is a member of the Research Group on Culture, Education and Human Development (University of Girona), Cognition, Context and Information and Communication Technologies group (University of Lleida), Institute for Educational Research (UdG), and Teaching Innovation Network in Artificial Intelligence (UdG).