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Elke HeinsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Comparative Social Policy
• Labour Market Policy
• Welfare Reform
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Elke Heins is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. She holds a PhD in Political and Social Science from the European University Institute (Florence) and a degree from the University of Mannheim. Her principal affiliations include editorial roles at the Journal of Social Policy and co-convenorship of the FUTURES Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence. Education: PhD, Political and Social Science, European University Institute Undergraduate/Master's, University of Mannheim (exact degree unspecified) Research Focus: Her work examines comparative and European social policy, with emphasis on labor markets, welfare reform, health policy, and well-being. She explores eco-social transformations, pandemic responses, and welfare governance through interdisciplinary lenses. Current projects include industrial decarbonization, COVID-19 trust dynamics, and well-being measurement frameworks. Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze policy responses to crises (COVID-19, climate), welfare state adaptations, and EU governance. She frequently employs comparative methodologies to dissect labor market inequalities, social justice in green transitions, and the role of international organizations in social policy. Professional Activities: ESRC Policy Fellow, Welsh Government (2022-2023) Parliamentary Fellow, Beltane Public Engagement Network Co-editor, Journal of Social Policy (Cambridge University Press) Editorial board: Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy , Australian Journal of Social Issues Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD candidates on topics including youth transitions, employability, and well-being. Key projects: ESRC-funded studies on skills development and career decision-making Scottish Universities Insight Institute initiative on well-being indicators Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence activities

Dieter PlehweView profile

Research Fellow

• Cultural Political Economy
• Neoliberalism
• Transnational Varieties of Capitalism
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Dr. habil. Dieter Plehwe is a Research Fellow at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center since 2014, specializing in cultural political economy, neoliberalism, and transnational policy networks. He previously held research positions at Yale University (Lecturer, 2002-2004), the President's Project Group at WZB (2017-2018), and the Center for Civil Society Research (2018-2021). As a visiting scholar, he worked at Harvard University's Center for European Studies (2016), New York University (2004-2005), and Vienna University (2008-2009). His research focuses on: Neoliberal think tank networks and their policy influence Climate change mitigation obstruction Transnational varieties of capitalism Industrial relations and social policy Regional integration dynamics Corporate internationalization patterns His recent publications analyze neoliberalism's adaptation across global contexts, with a particular emphasis on think tank networks' role in climate policy obstruction and energy transitions. As co-editor of Market Civilizations (Zone Books, 2022), he explores neoliberal thought's geographical variations. His methodological approach combines: Historical social network analysis Discourse coalition mapping Policy network analysis Comparative institutional research Transnational knowledge production studies Quantitative network methods

Nodir DjanibekovView profile

Researcher

• Land reform and agricultural restructuring
• Agricultural and water management institutions
• Sustainability and resilience
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Dr. Nodir Djanibekov is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) , serving as Deputy Head of the Agricultural Policy Department since 2012. He leads the CARe research group on rural community resilience and acts as IAMO's contact for Central Asia international collaboration . Doctorate from University of Bonn's Center for Development Research (ZEF) Specializes in Central Asian agriculture , focusing on: Land and water governance Behavioral economics in farming Institutional analysis of agricultural reforms Climate change adaptation strategies His recent publications focus on water governance challenges (2025), economic integration impacts (2025), and adoption of sustainable practices (2024-2025). Research employs experimental economics and bio-economic modeling across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Key projects include: UzFarmBarometer - Understanding sustainable practice adoption AGRIWANET - Climate change and water scarcity CAWAMNET - Water conflicts and migration SUSADICA - Doctoral program on sustainable agriculture

Abdusame TadjievView profile

Researcher

• Land and water reforms
• Technology use in agriculture
• Risk preferences
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Abdusame Tadjiev serves as a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) within the Department of Agricultural Sector Framework Conditions and Policy Analysis. His work focuses on Central Asian agricultural systems through major projects including SUSADICA (Volkswagen Foundation-funded doctoral program), AG-InstitutionsNaturalResources, and UzFarmBarometer. Education: Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2024) Doctorate, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (2020) Agricultural Economics, Samarkand Agricultural University (prior to 2008) Dr. Tadjiev's research centers on land and water reforms , technology adoption , and farmer risk preferences within institutional economics frameworks. His empirical work examines sustainable agricultural practices in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan cotton sectors, irrigation cooperation mechanisms, and digital extension services through social media. Current projects analyze how institutional structures shape risk/time preferences affecting farming decisions. His publication portfolio reveals strong thematic continuity in Central Asian agricultural development, with recent emphasis on water management cooperation (2025), cotton mechanization (2024-2025), and behavioral economics applications (2023-2025). The work consistently employs farm survey data from Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan, demonstrating methodological rigor in policy-relevant agricultural economics research. Dr. Tadjiev actively participates in international research collaborations through projects like SUSADICA and AGRICHANGE, presenting findings at REECAP conferences and IAMO Forums. His work receives institutional support primarily through Volkswagen Foundation funding and IAMO's research infrastructure, with no current evidence of student supervision activities.

Jason J. JungView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Knowledge Engineering
• Social Media Analysis
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Jason J. Jung is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. His academic work focuses on knowledge engineering , social media analytics , and data mining within the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory. Research Interests : Computer Science, Social Knowledge, Data Modeling, Sentiment Analysis Projects : IoT-based cultural systems, real-time social event detection, transmedia storytelling models The 15 most recent publications (2014-2018) demonstrate expertise in social network analysis , multimodal data processing , and context-aware systems applied to urban services, cultural tourism, and digital storytelling. Key trends include real-time analytics , trust modeling , and collaborative frameworks for O2O services. Professional activities include editorial contributions, invited talks, and patent developments. Students at all levels (PhD/MSc/BSc) conduct research under his supervision at the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory. Personal interests include travel, film, painting, literature, and music.

• New Product Development
• Service Innovation
• Project Management
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Tian Heong Chan is an Associate Professor at Emory University's Goizueta Business School in the Information Systems & Operations Management department. His research and teaching focus on new product/service development, team collaboration, and technology operations. Education: PhD in Technology and Operations Management, INSEAD MS in Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University BS in Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley His work investigates: Collaboration dynamics in diverse settings (product design, problem-solving, customer-supplier co-production) Novelty emergence in design processes (exaptation, computer vision similarity metrics) Team composition effects on invention value (expertise similarity, gender diversity, cohesion) Recent publications analyze: Exaptation in IKEA hacks Voting protocols in FDA advisory committees Style evolution in product design Free-rider problems in medical equipment maintenance

• Corporate sustainability
• Ecological transition
• Sustainable economics
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Chiara Ravetti is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) within Politecnico di Torino. Her research focuses on corporate sustainability, ecological transition, green innovation, and environmental economics. Key Research Areas: Sustainability sciences, gender economics, energy economics, and circular economy. Teaching Roles: Titolare del corso for Sustainable Business Management, Energy Economics, and courses related to SDG goals like climate action and reduced inequalities. Her recent publications examine green entrepreneurship, sustainable business models, and the intersection of gender dynamics with innovation. She contributes to projects like CIRCLE-UP and PNRR Mission 4, emphasizing evidence-based sustainability policies. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, her work aligns with SDG goals 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 13.

• Development Economics
• Migration and Development
• International Migration
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Christopher Parsons is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on development economics with a specialization in migration and development. He holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham and has held research positions at the University of Oxford and the University of Sussex. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Nottingham MSc in Economics His research interests include international migration, high-skilled migration, forced migration, diaspora externalities, and migration policy. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities, decent work, and economic growth. His recent publications explore the impact of migration on electoral behavior, climate change adaptation, foreign direct investment, and trade. His research employs rigorous empirical methods and contributes to policy debates on migration and development. Scientific Awards and Honors: William Golding Junior Fellowship, Brasenose College (2013) Royal Economic Society Junior Fellowship (2011) Graduate Teaching Excellence Award (2011, 2010, 2009) BHP Billiton Distinguished Research Award (2016) Ahern Family Early Career Researcher Portfolio Prize (2016) UWA Business School Research Development Award (2015) He has received research funding from UWA, the University of Oxford (John Fell Fund, Oppenheimer Fund), and the ESRC. He serves as a peer reviewer for journals including the Journal of Development Economics, Economic Letters, and European Journal of Population. He has also conducted visiting research at the University of Bath and delivered training courses for IZA/DFID on policy evaluation. He supervises research projects on migration and development, including a recent project on degree recognition and migrants’ quality of life.

Kerstin SahlinView profile

Professor

• Public Management
• Organizational Theory
• Transnational Governance
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Kerstin Sahlin is Professor of Business Administration, especially Public Organization, at Uppsala University's Department of Business Administration. She has held significant leadership roles including 3rd Vice President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2019-2022), General Secretary for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Swedish Research Council (2013-2018), and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University (2006-2011). Currently, she chairs the WASP-HS research program board and leads an international comparative project on collegial governance in higher education. PhD in Business Administration (Umeå University, 1986) Docent in Business Administration (Stockholm School of Economics, 1990) Acting Professor at Stockholm School of Economics (1992-1994) Her research focuses on transnational governance , public management reforms , management ideas circulation , and university governance . Recent work examines collegial governance trends in universities and the impact of external board members on Swedish higher education organizations. Key article trends include institutional dynamics in university governance (2015-2024), comparative health sector reforms (2006), and management idea diffusion (2005-2008). She has contributed extensively to organizational institutionalism literature through book chapters and co-edited volumes. Kerstin Sahlin holds memberships in multiple prestigious academies including the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the Royal Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities. She has supervised 12 doctoral students and served on numerous editorial boards for journals like Organization Studies and Scandinavian Journal of Management .

De LiuView profile

Professor

• AI and Augmented Intelligence
• Gamification
• Economics of Information Systems
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Dr. De Liu is the Xian Dong Eric Jing Professor of Information and Decision Sciences at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota . He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin (2004) and earned his M.S. and B.E. in Management Science from Tsinghua University (2000 and 1998 respectively). Current: Professor & Xian Dong Eric Jing Professorship (2020-present) 2017-2020: 3M Fellow in Business Analytics, University of Minnesota 2013-2014: Alan F. and Irene Bloomfield Associate Professor, University of Kentucky His research focuses on AI/Chatbots, Gamification, Social Media Manipulation, User-Generated Content, Economics of Online Platforms, Crowdfunding/Crowdsourcing , and has been published in MIS Quarterly, Management Science, Information Systems Research, Journal of Marketing , and others. He is the Academic Director of the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program. Recent publications examine topics including bot gender in service contexts, ephemeral sharing design in dating apps, and AI streaming assistants in e-commerce . His work spans both theoretical frameworks and large-scale empirical studies, often involving randomized field experiments. Carlson School Research Award (2020) 3M Fellow in Business Analytics (2017-2020) Best Paper Nomination, Workshop on Information Technologies and Systems (2015) Associate Editor of the Year, Information Systems Research (2014) Best Paper Award, Southern Management Association Meeting (2014) Alan F. and Irene Bloomfield Professorship (2013-2014) Dr. Liu has advised doctoral students including Zhihong Ke (Clemson University) and Pei Xu (Auburn University). His service includes associate editor roles at Information Systems Research and Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce .

• Social Network Analysis
• Misinformation Detection
• Human Mobility Modeling
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Jussara M. Almeida is an established computer science researcher specializing in social network analysis, misinformation detection, and human mobility modeling. Her extensive publication record (1996–2025) demonstrates active research in web science, political communication on messaging platforms (WhatsApp/Telegram), and cloud systems. She frequently collaborates with Brazilian institutions and international partners on large-scale data projects. Research Focus: Her core interests include: Modeling information diffusion in encrypted messaging apps (WhatsApp/Telegram) Predicting human mobility patterns and privacy implications Analyzing political discourse and election-related coordination online Developing computational methods for misinformation detection Optimizing cloud/edge computing performance Publication Trends: Recent work (2021-2025) shows intensified focus on: Telegram's role in political mobilization and information dissemination Advanced techniques for identifying fake news websites and image-based misinformation Privacy-preserving mobility analysis and edge computing Child safety in live-streaming platforms Collaborations & Impact: Key collaborators include Marcos André Gonçalves, Fabrício Benevenuto, and Marco Mellia. Her research provides critical insights into real-world problems like election integrity, platform governance, and user privacy.

Ulrike StarkView profile

Professor

• Hindi literature
• South Asian book history
• Intellectual history of North India
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Ulrike Stark is Professor in the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago, where she has taught since 2005 after over a decade at Heidelberg University's South Asia Institute. Her scholarship centers on modern Hindi literature, South Asian book history, and colonial North India's intellectual landscape with emphasis on print culture, public discourse, education, and gender dynamics. Her academic formation includes Classical and Modern Indology alongside French and Hispanic literatures at Bonn University, followed by a 1994 Bamberg University Ph.D. and 2004 Heidelberg University Habilitation in Modern South Asian Languages and Literatures. Key research areas encompass nineteenth-twentieth century North Indian cultural history, Hindi-Urdu linguistic interfaces, and indigenous publishing enterprises like the Naval Kishore Press, complemented by sustained engagement with contemporary Hindi fiction and translation. Analysis of her publications reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring print's role in shaping colonial Indian identity, with increasing methodological innovation through digital humanities. Her award-winning translation work demonstrates applied scholarship bridging literary cultures. Recognition includes: Global Humanities Translation Prize (2018) for co-translation of Manzoor Ahtesham's The Tale of the Missing Man Stark mentors undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students across Hindi literature, North Indian intellectual history, and book history methodologies. She leads the digital humanities initiative Chapakhana , which systematically maps South Asia's print diffusion through collaborative research and spatial analysis of publishing networks.

• Financial Markets
• Mathematical Finance
• Derivatives
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Vedat Akgiray is a Professor at Bogazici University, holding a Ph.D. from Syracuse University. His teaching and research areas focus on Derivatives , Portfolio Management , Probability , and Financial Markets , with a particular emphasis on Mathematical Finance . He has published extensively on topics such as FinTech, corporate governance, pension systems, and risk management. Education : Ph.D., Syracuse University Email: akgirayv@bogazici.edu.tr

David NewmanView profile

Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Turbulence
• Complex Systems
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David Newman is a Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, affiliated with the Geophysical Institute. He has maintained a substantial research program in plasma physics, turbulence, and complex systems for over two decades, with particular focus on self-organized criticality, power grid dynamics, and fluid mechanics. His research has been supported by significant grants from the Department of Energy (including a Young Investigator Award) and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Newman's research interests span multiple domains of physics and complex systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding turbulence in plasma physics, particularly in the context of fusion energy research, where he has investigated transport barriers and self-organized criticality phenomena. His work extends to infrastructure systems, where he has developed models of cascading failures in power transmission networks. He has also explored fluid dynamics in nanoscale systems, particularly flows through carbon nanotubes. His research approach often bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications across these diverse domains. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output across multiple disciplines, with recent work focusing on grid resilience, climate change impacts on energy systems, and advanced control techniques for fusion plasmas. His work demonstrates a distinctive interdisciplinary approach that connects fundamental physics with real-world infrastructure challenges. DOE Young Investigator Award (DE-FG03-00ER54599) NSF Grant (ECS-0085647) Dr. Newman has taught a wide range of physics courses from introductory to graduate level, including General Physics, Modern Physics, Fluid Dynamics, and specialized topics in plasma physics. His Physics Teaching Seminar (Physics 605) indicates his engagement with pedagogical development. He has maintained an active research group focused on Turbulence and Complex Systems, welcoming prospective graduate students and post-docs interested in his diverse research areas. His work on improving diversity in STEM areas demonstrates his commitment to broader educational impacts beyond his specific research domains.

Adrian BorsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computer vision
• Computational intelligence
• Image processing
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Adrian Bors is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York. His research focuses on computer vision, computational intelligence, image processing, and pattern recognition, with expertise in neural networks and digital watermarking. He received his MSc from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest (1992) and a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1999). His career includes research roles at Tampere University of Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the University of York, where he has been a Lecturer since 2000 and Senior Lecturer since 2001. His recent publications emphasize task-free continual learning, generative modeling, and steganalysis. Key trends include dynamic neural architectures, vision transformers, and applications of optimal transport theory in lifelong learning systems. He is an IEEE Senior Member and contributes to editorial roles in IEEE Transactions.