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Nabil Al-TikritiView profile

Associate Professor

• Ottoman History
• Middle East History
• Forced Migration Studies
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Nabil Al-Tikriti is an Associate Professor of Middle East History at the University of Mary Washington, specializing in Ottoman intellectual history, contemporary Iraqi cultural patrimony, and international politics. He holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago (2004), an M.A. from the same institution (1996), an MIA in International and Public Affairs from Columbia University (1990), and a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University (1988). His career includes extensive fieldwork with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in conflict zones and election monitoring for the OSCE in over a dozen countries. Education Ph.D., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago, 2004 M.A., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago, 1996 M.I.A., International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, 1990 B.S., Foreign Service and Developmental Economics, Georgetown University, 1988 Research Interests His research focuses on Ottoman intellectual history, the impact of conflict on civil society (e.g., post-2003 Iraq), and the intersection of international politics with cultural heritage. Recent work explores Prince Şehzade Korkud’s role in shaping Ottoman religious identity and the effects of authoritarianism on Turkish democracy. Publications Al-Tikriti’s articles analyze themes like Ottoman historiography, forced migration, and contemporary Middle East geopolitics. Notable works include his 2020 study on Ottoman Sunnism and analyses of Turkey’s electoral dynamics post-2018. Awards and Grants Three Fulbright Fellowships 2011 NEH/ARIT Grant Jennings Randolph Fellowship (U.S. Institute of Peace, 2007–2008) Professional Service He served on MSF-USA’s Board of Directors (2011–2017), including as Vice President, and advised humanitarian missions in over a dozen conflict zones. His teaching includes courses on Ottoman legacies, modern Middle Eastern history, and genocide studies.

• Sustainable Innovation
• Collaborative Innovation
• Innovation Governance
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Michele Coletti is an Associate Professor at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), specializing in innovation governance and management consulting. He holds a PhD in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and an MBA in Management Consulting from GEM. His academic roles include Academic Director of MBA specializations in Management Consulting and Smart/Sustainable Business, teaching across BIB, MSc, MS, MIB, and MBA programs. Professionally, he transitioned from engineering consulting in energy to management consulting with clients like GSK, Novartis, and SMEs via Chambers of Commerce. His research focuses on sustainable innovation policies, triple helix governance, and innovation ecosystems in both advanced and developing economies. He has contributed to EU-funded projects under FP7, Horizon 2020, and Erasmus+, advising policymakers on innovation strategies and creative industries. His editorial roles include membership on the boards of the International Journal of Competitiveness and Hélice (Triple Helix Association). Past roles include service on the national board of Italy's management consultants association (APCO) and current membership in ICMCI's Academic Fellowship panel. Key research themes span innovation vouchers, green infrastructure governance, quadruple helix models, and cluster management. His work bridges academic insights with practical policy design, emphasizing collaborative frameworks for sustainable development.

Hoda HassanView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Networks
• Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Hoda Hassan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. Her work bridges theoretical and applied domains in computer networks, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs), and the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Education : PhD in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech (2010), MSc and BSc in Computer Science from the American University in Cairo (2005, 1992). Research Interests focus on designing intelligent and secure network systems. She has developed innovative frameworks, including a BLE computer-aided design toolkit for MANETs, which was commercialized by Skymind Malaysia. Her work spans AI integration in IoT, anomaly detection, cloud computing models, and network architecture evolution. Academic Leadership includes pioneering roles in founding The Knowledge Hub (TKH) Universities in Egypt and leading the Computing and Computer Science Program at Coventry University's UK offshore branch (2019–2022). Her research has been supported by a significant 2 million Egyptian Pound grant from ITAC Egypt (2015–2017).

Barbara SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Agroecology
• Farmland Ecology
• Pollination Ecology
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Dr. Barbara Smith is an Associate Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, and Associate Director of the Centre for Pollination Studies at Calcutta University. She chairs the Agricultural Ecology Special Interest Group of the British Ecological Society. Her research focuses on agroecology, farmland ecology, pollination, and ecosystem services, with a particular emphasis on mitigating the impacts of agricultural intensification. She has extensive experience in habitat restoration, stakeholder collaboration, and policy engagement, including work in India with farmers and policymakers. Key research areas include biodiversity management, restoration ecology, and the integration of local knowledge systems. She leads projects like the 'TRansition to sUs' initiative (2017–2021), exploring sustainable legume-based food systems. Her work spans Europe and India, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches to sustainable agriculture. Dr. Smith has collaborated widely, publishing over 40 articles and contributing to policy dialogues on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Her recent publications address topics like automobility's environmental impact, polycultural cropping systems, and prescribed burning in heathland management. She actively participates in conferences and advisory roles, such as the UK-India Agricultural Ecology Initiative. Her vision is to advance agro-ecological evidence for equitable and productive food systems while preserving biodiversity.

Ulrike FeltView profile

Professor

• Science and Technology Studies
• Public engagement in science
• Research cultures
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Ulrike Felt is a Full Professor of Science and Technology Studies and Chair of the Department of Science and Technology Studies at the University of Vienna, where she has held academic positions since 1989. She served as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2014-2018) and Head of the Department of Science and Technology Studies during multiple periods (2004-2014, 2018-present). She also led the Interdisciplinary Research Platform 'Responsible Research and Innovation in Academic Practice' (2015-2022). With a PhD in physics and habilitation in social sciences, Felt's research spans diverse domains including life sciences, biomedicine, nanotechnologies, nuclear energy, and environmental research. Her work focuses on governance and public participation in technoscience, changing research cultures, temporal aspects of scientific developments, and responsible research innovation frameworks. She frequently conducts interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers from the sciences and comparative analyses across national contexts. Felt's recent publications demonstrate her continued engagement with cutting-edge topics including smart cities, digital health infrastructure, biobanking, border technologies, and temporal dimensions of academic work. Her work consistently examines how technological developments intersect with societal values, governance structures, and temporal frameworks. 4S Infrastructure Award (2017) Ziman Award of EASST (2014) ARS DOCENDI Austrian State Prize for Innovative Excellent Teaching (2015) UNIVIE Teaching Award (2014) Member of the SSH Panel of the ERC Felt served as editor-in-chief of Science, Technology & Human Values (2002-2007) and led the publication of the Handbook of Science and Technology Studies with MIT Press (2017). As President of the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (2017-2020), she has significantly shaped the international STS community. Her work on card-based engagement methods (IMAGINE, RESPONSE_ABILITY) demonstrates her commitment to translating STS insights into practical tools for researchers.

Emily T. YehView profile

Professor

• Political ecology
• Cultural geography
• Development studies
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Emily T. Yeh serves as Professor of Geography at the University of Colorado within the College of Arts and Sciences, holding Faculty Affiliate status with the Center for Asian Studies, CNAIS, and C3BC. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and past-president of the American Association of Geographers (2021-2022), she is recognized as a College of Arts and Sciences Professor of Distinction for her transformative work in human geography. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2003), establishing her scholarly trajectory in critical geographical inquiry. Professor Yeh's research interrogates power dynamics within nature-society relationships through ethnographic methodologies , with seminal contributions to political ecology and cultural geography . Her work centers on Tibetan Plateau environmental transformations, examining natural resource conflicts, pastoralist livelihoods, and state-led development. Recent expansions address weather modification in anthropogenic climate contexts and decarbonization politics in Indonesia, revealing her evolving engagement with planetary-scale environmental challenges. This trajectory demonstrates consistent methodological rigor while adapting to emergent global ecological crises. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a decisive pivot toward climate intervention technologies and energy transition justice since 2022, while maintaining deep regional expertise in Asian contexts. The geographical scope has broadened from Tibet/China to include Indonesia, reflecting growing attention to Global South climate politics. Her scientific recognition includes: Guggenheim Fellowship (2024) Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar (2023-2024) Professor Yeh actively mentors graduate researchers including Drolma Gadou, Tsering Lhamo, Emma Loizeaux, and Tenzin Yangkey. Her research program is substantially supported by National Science Foundation funding for interdisciplinary projects on Tibetan Plateau rangeland dynamics and climate vulnerability, alongside her foundational CAREER award for transnational environmentalism research. Current work integrates capoeira philosophy with environmental justice frameworks, reflecting embodied scholarly practice. She contributes to interdisciplinary knowledge production through the Center for Asian Studies and C3BC, fostering collaborative approaches to environmental challenges that bridge geographical scales from local Tibetan communities to global climate governance structures.

Paul NellesView profile

Professor

• History of the Book
• History of Libraries
• History of Communication
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Paul Nelles is a Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University. His research focuses on the intellectual culture of the Renaissance, with particular emphasis on libraries and communication networks, especially those of the Jesuits. He holds degrees from the University of British Columbia (B.A.), Johns Hopkins University (M.A.), and Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D.). Key research areas include history of the book, early modern Catholicism, Jesuit missions, and cultural exchanges. He co-edited Connected Mobilities: the Practice and Experience of Movement in the Early Modern World (2023) and has published widely on topics ranging from global Jesuit communication to the materiality of religious texts. Nelles teaches undergraduate courses on early modern European history and supervises graduate students in cultural, religious, and intellectual history of early modern Europe. His recent work explores transnational religious networks, global circulation of ideas, and the role of books in shaping early modern intellectual communities. He has contributed to major projects such as the Sixteenth-Century French Religious Book and co-authored studies on Jesuit correspondence systems. His publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with material culture, historiography, and the intersection of religion and scholarship. Nelles maintains an active research agenda centered on the mobility of people, texts, and ideas in the early modern period.

Audra MockaitisView profile

Professor

• International Business
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Global Virtual Teams
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Audra Mockaitis is a Professor of International Business at Maynooth University's School of Business (Faculty of Social Sciences). She previously held tenured positions at Monash University and Victoria University of Wellington . Her research focuses on: Global (virtual) teams Cross-cultural leadership Cultural values and identity Migration in international business Language impact on multinational operations Key research projects include VALUEHOST (Lithuanian emigrant values) and studies on narcissistic leadership in SMEs. Her recent publications examine: Dark triad personality traits in CEOs Temporal schemata in virtual teams Cultural evolution in Lithuania Psychic distance in firm internationalization Award-winning scholar with 10+ Best Paper/Reviewer awards from AOM, EURAM, and ANZAM. Serves on editorial boards of Journal of World Business and Thunderbird International Business Review . Currently chairs university committees on research, promotions, and international education strategy.

• Digital Inclusion
• Indigenous Communities
• Cultural Heritage
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Professor Lyndon Ormond-Parker is a Professor in Digital Inclusion & Engagement in Indigenous Communities at RMIT University's School - Media & Communication. He holds dual roles as Principal Research Fellow (0.5EFT) at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, and an ARC Research Fellow at the Australian National University's Centre for Heritage and Museum Studies. His work focuses on digital inclusion, cultural heritage repatriation, policy development, and Indigenous technology use. Key Research Areas: Digital Divide in Remote Communities, Indigenous Cultural Heritage, Policy Advocacy Collaborations: Telstra, ARC-funded initiatives, First Nations advisory groups Research Interests: Digital Inclusion , Indigenous Communities , Cultural Heritage Preservation , and Policy Implementation . His projects address equitable access to technology in remote First Nations communities and repatriation of cultural materials. Recent publications analyze digital gap challenges in communities like Tennant Creek, Erub Island, and the West Kimberley region. His work bridges technology access with sociocultural equity, emphasizing UN Sustainable Development Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Scientific Awards: ARC Research Fellowship Service Roles: Member of First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group, Australian Communications & Media Authority's Consumer Forum He advises on heritage policy and lectures in graduate/undergraduate courses, blending academic rigor with 'on country' learning methodologies.

• Human Aspects of Cyber Security
• Cyber Awareness and Hygiene
• Serious Games (Cyber Defence Exercises)
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Dr. Kaie Maennel is a Lecturer at the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, part of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide. Her research focuses on Human Aspects of Cyber Security, including Cyber Awareness and Hygiene, Serious Games (Cyber Defence Exercises), and Learning Analytics in Cyber Training. She also investigates Usable Security, Information Security Culture, and Cybersecurity Risk Management. With over 20 years of corporate experience in Audit and Assurance at Deloitte, she holds professional certifications: ACCA, CIA, and Estonian CPA. Her research interests emphasize bridging cybersecurity education with practical applications, leveraging experiential learning and advanced analytics. She actively participates in high-profile cybersecurity initiatives like the NATO CCDCOE’s Locked Shields workshop, contributing to exercise design and assessment frameworks. Dr. Maennel is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students as a Co-Supervisor, focusing on cybersecurity education, exercise methodologies, and human-centric security strategies. She prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches and real-world impact through collaborations with industry and academic partners. Her work spans cyber defense exercise ontology development, cultural adaptation of cybersecurity programs, and leveraging behavioral genetics insights. Recent trends in her publications highlight the integration of AI into cybersecurity training and the critical role of human factors in mitigating cyber risks.

Mounir El AsmarView profile

Associate Professor

• Construction Management
• Sustainable Engineering
• Project Delivery Systems
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Mounir El Asmar is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment in the Del E. Webb School of Construction. He is also a Senior Sustainability Scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability and an Honors faculty member at Barrett Honors College. Additionally, he serves as co-director of the National Center of Excellence on SMART Innovations. His roles emphasize leadership in sustainable engineering, project delivery systems, and infrastructure development. El Asmar holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.E. in Civil and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the American University of Beirut. His research focuses on decision-making in construction, innovative project delivery systems like Design-Build and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), sustainable performance metrics, and infrastructure resilience. He has conducted research for the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Construction Industry Institute, and global organizations. His work has been recognized with over 25 awards, including the CII Distinguished Professor Award, ASCE’s Thomas Fitch Rowland Prize, and the DBIA Distinguished Leadership Award. He has led funded projects on topics like EVMS reliability, public-private partnerships, and sustainable construction practices. El Asmar also chairs major conferences, such as the 2020 ASCE Construction Research Congress, and serves on editorial boards for journals like the ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. He advises Ph.D. students and teaches courses on construction engineering, sustainable practices, and project management. His research integrates technology like augmented reality (AR) to enhance communication and quality control in construction sites. He actively bridges academic research with industry needs through workshops, policy development, and community engagement. Key affiliations include the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program, the Transportation Research Board, and the Design-Build Institute of America. El Asmar’s contributions span education, research, and service, reflecting ASU’s New American University mission of innovation and societal impact.

Hanna WimmerView profile

Professor

• Medieval Book Culture
• Manuscript Studies
• Visual Organization in Texts
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Dr. Hanna Wimmer is a Professor of European Medieval Book Culture at the University of Hamburg's Art History Seminar , part of the Faculty of Humanities . She leads the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) as spokesperson for Research Field I: 'Formatting Multigraphic Artefacts' and co-leads the 'Theory and Terminology' working group within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (UWA). Her research focuses on medieval manuscripts, particularly Northern European book culture, visual organization patterns, and text-image interactions in knowledge transfer. Education & Career: Studied Art History, German Studies, and Theology at University of Hamburg and Courtauld Institute of Art (London) Aby Warburg Fellow (2007–2010) and Isa Lohmann-Siems Fellow (2010–2011) Junior Professor at Hamburg's Art History Department (2014–2024) PhD (2012) on 13th/14th century Aristotle manuscripts, awarded Karl H. Ditze Prize (2013) Key Projects: UWA Cluster (2019–2025): Spokesperson for multigraphic artefacts SFB 950 'Manuscript Cultures' (2011–2020): Led sub-projects on Biblia Pauperum and Psalter manuscripts Lead 'Reframing Old Contents' project (2019–2022): Analyzed late-medieval one-volume libraries Research Themes: Medieval book layouts, visual organization systems, marginalia, text-image dynamics, and material culture of manuscripts. Specializes in how manuscripts recontextualized knowledge for new audiences through formatting innovations. Awards: 2013 Karl H. Ditze Prize for doctoral thesis Publications: Over 19 scholarly works including Canones: The Art of Harmony (2020) and Manuscripts and Performances (2024). Active in developing digital tools like the TAMAR project for manuscript annotation. Labs/Teams: Core member of CSMC, collaborating internationally on global manuscript cultures research.

• Science and Technology Studies
• Environmental Sociology
• Sociology of Everyday Life
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Mike Michael is a Professor of Science and Technology Studies at the University of Exeter, affiliated with the Department of Social and Political Sciences. He joined the university in 2017 after roles at Lancaster University, Goldsmiths, and the University of Sydney. His research focuses on the intersections of technoscience with everyday life, biomedical innovation, public understanding of science, and process methodology. He has pioneered speculative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to studying design, energy communities, and socio-technical systems. Michael’s academic career spans sociology, anthropology, and philosophy, with key affiliations including the Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health and the Energy Babble research project. His pedagogical contributions include teaching social theory, environmental sociology, and qualitative methods. He has supervised over 30 PhD students across diverse topics such as biobanking, xenotransplantation, and the spatialities of football. His research outputs emphasize speculative frameworks and aesthetic inquiries, with recent work exploring the ontologies of digital data, infrastructural politics, and posthumanist design. Key themes include the ethical implications of biomedical technologies, the socio-materialities of communication during crises, and the role of aesthetics in shaping scientific and societal practices. Michael’s work bridges academia and public engagement, addressing issues like austerity futures, energy communities, and the ambivalences of abstraction in contemporary research. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary debates on methodologies, futures studies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of technoscience.

William VeerbeekView profile

Professor

• Urban Climate Adaptation
• Flood Risk Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction
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William Veerbeek is a Professor and co-founder of the Flood Resilience Chair Group at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. His expertise spans urban climate adaptation, flood risk management, and disaster resilience in rapidly urbanizing regions. He has led impactful projects like the Dutch Knowledge for Climate programme, refining flood impact assessment tools through initiatives such as UFM-Dordrecht and Rotterdam-based studies. His work extends globally, focusing on megacities like Beijing, Dhaka, and Mumbai, where he develops long-term urban growth projections and disaster risk mitigation strategies. He has trained numerous cities in Southeast Asia on climate adaptation and is currently establishing a North Sea region city-to-city learning network on green-blue infrastructure. Dr. Veerbeek’s research emphasizes integrating climate adaptation into urban planning, with a focus on socio-economic equity and policy transferability. His projects often bridge academic research with practical implementation, emphasizing participatory approaches and nature-based solutions. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating flood resilience strategies and methods for assessing urban vulnerability under climate change scenarios. His publications highlight innovations in flood modeling using UAV and satellite technologies, policy analysis across transnational delta systems, and co-creation of flood mitigation technologies with local communities. He advocates for flexible adaptation pathways that balance technical solutions with social equity considerations.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Climate Change and Tourism
• Ecotourism
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Bruce Prideaux is a Professor of Tourism at James Cook University's Cairns Institute, specializing in sustainable tourism, climate change impacts, and destination management. He holds an academic position in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management and has been affiliated with the university since at least 2005. His research focuses on environmental and socio-cultural aspects of tourism, including coral reef conservation, climate crisis responses, and community-based tourism initiatives. Education background not explicitly stated in text. His work spans academic publications, government reports, and edited volumes, including contributions to Rainforest Tourism, Conservation and Management (Routledge, 2014) and Drive Tourism: Trends and Emerging Markets (Routledge, 2011). He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and the Marine and Tropical Sciences Research Facility. Research interests emphasize the intersection of tourism with environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and regional development. Key themes include climate change adaptation strategies, visitor behavior analysis, and the economic roles of tourism in peripheral regions. His studies often address tropical destinations, particularly in Australia's Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef.