Alessandro Dal Palu' is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical, Physical, and Computer Sciences at University of Parma. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from University of Udine and has been with University of Parma since 2005, transitioning from Researcher to Associate Professor in 2014. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Computer Architecture, Constraint Programming, and Algorithms & Data Structures. His research spans computational logic, bioinformatics, and GPU computing. Notable achievements include the 2007 GULP award for his Ph.D. thesis and the ICLP 2010 best paper award. He has led Italian INdAM-GNCS research projects on GPU applications (2011) and Logic Programming in cancer genomics (2016). Recent publications focus on explainable AI frameworks, bioinformatics applications, and sustainable logistics solutions. His work integrates Answer Set Programming with biomedical challenges like protein structure analysis and cancer genome evolution. He chairs the International Conference on Logic Programming (ICLP 2018) and has organized multiple international workshops on constraint programming. 2007 GULP Award ICLP 2010 Best Paper PI for INdAM-GNCS projects (2011, 2016) Program Committee member for international conferences
Claire Ingram is a Lecturer (Teaching and Scholarship) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, where she serves as Deputy Undergraduate Admissions Tutor. She works at DC Labs in York, focusing on innovation and R&D practices in the creative sector, the role of the creative sector in regional innovation systems, and whole systems viewpoints that consider holistic environments. Dr. Ingram holds a PhD in empirical techniques examining early stage software engineering design from Newcastle University. Her academic background combines Computer Science with extensive experience in both academic research and commercial applications, specializing in software and system design. Her research spans software-driven technology innovation in multi-disciplinary fields, with current work focused on design and new product development in the creative sector. Previously, she studied design in cyber-physical systems. She has extensive experience with systems of systems engineering, having worked on EU-funded projects including COMPASS and Road2CPS, where she evaluated new systems engineering methods and contributed to strategic research agendas for Cyber-Physical Systems in Europe. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on systems engineering, particularly systems of systems architecture, fault modeling, and innovation practices. Her work spans from foundational software engineering metrics to applied research in cyber-physical systems and creative sector innovation. Dr. Ingram is an active member of the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and contributes to INCOSE's Systems of Systems Working Group, demonstrating her commitment to advancing systems engineering practices internationally. Her professional activities include collaborative projects developing tools and methods for developers and engineers to cooperate in early design stages of cyber-physical systems, as well as exploring how software practitioners use informal local meetups to share knowledge. She has extensive experience with international research collaborations across multiple sectors. She maintains active research laboratories and teams through her work at DC Labs, where she investigates the intersection of technology innovation, creative industries, and systems engineering approaches.
Justin Reedy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma's Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, with a concurrent role as Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis (formerly Center for Risk & Crisis Management). His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Communication, University of Washington (2013) M.A. in Communication, University of Washington (2008) B.S. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2000) Dr. Reedy's research examines how individuals and groups navigate contentious issues across face-to-face and digital contexts, with emphasis on: Political deliberation in environmental and social policy contexts Risk communication frameworks for underserved populations Community-engaged approaches to health equity in Indigenous communities Media's role in social marginalization of immigrants and minorities His mixed-methods approach integrates political communication theory with applied crisis management. Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Deliberative democracy in climate and nuclear policy contexts Emergency communication systems for Spanish-speaking communities Structural vulnerabilities in disaster response infrastructure Cross-cultural adaptation of risk messaging frameworks This work reflects consistent engagement with marginalized populations and policy-relevant communication challenges. No awards, student advising relationships, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available materials.
Angela M. Coppola, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor of Allied Health Sciences in Indiana University's School of Sciences, holding dual appointments at the Bloomington and Kokomo campuses. As Director of the Community Health and Activity Promotion Lab (CHAPL), she leads community-based participatory research while teaching Health Promotion and Exercise and Sport Science courses since joining in 2015. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Physical Education and Recreation (Behavioural Medicine and Health Psychology) with Community-Based Research specialization from University of Alberta (2016) M.S. in Sport Studies, Kinesiology and Health (Sport Psychology) from Miami University (2011) B.A. in Psychology (Cum Laude) with Marketing minor from Hofstra University (2009) Dr. Coppola's research pioneers community-engaged approaches to body image, physical activity, and eating behaviors among women and children. Her methodology emphasizes co-creation with community partners, producing tangible outcomes like self-compassion interventions for women and physical activity programs for early learning settings. This work bridges public health, psychology, and education through participatory frameworks that prioritize cultural relevance—particularly in Indigenous communities. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in community-campus partnership dynamics, children's health programming, and body pride across diverse populations. Her scholarship increasingly integrates decolonizing methodologies while maintaining focus on practical implementation of healthy eating and physical activity initiatives in real-world settings. Her scientific recognition includes: FACET Academy Award in Community Engagement (2018) for service-learning with Howard County Health Department Dr. Coppola secures internal and external grants supporting CHAPL's community-driven projects, mentoring undergraduate researchers in partnerships with state/county health departments. Her teaching philosophy operationalizes civic engagement through service-learning, transforming Health Program Planning and related courses into applied community laboratories. The Community Health and Activity Promotion Lab (CHAPL) functions as her research engine, conducting community-based participatory projects that address healthy body image, eating practices, and physical activity for women and children through sustained collaborations with public health agencies and community coalitions.
Ryszard Szynowski is a researcher affiliated with WSB University , focusing on Security Studies and Safety Engineering (50% each). His work spans national defense, military administration, and crisis management, with extensive contributions to academic literature and Polish security policy development. He has supervised 33 promoted theses, indicating a strong mentorship role in shaping defense and security research. Affiliation: WSB University Research Interests: Security Studies, Safety Engineering, National Defense, Military Administration, Crisis Management His research explores historical evolution of military administration, comparative analysis of defense systems in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, and security challenges in educational institutions. He has contributed to conceptual frameworks for territorial defense forces and Polish-Ukrainian cross-border security collaboration. While his publications emphasize practical applications of security science and administrative integration, the absence of explicit scientific awards or a detailed educational background in the provided data limits further categorization. His work often bridges legal frameworks with operational needs in defense and emergency contexts.
Khandakar Ahmed is an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Victoria University's College of Arts, Business, Law, Education & IT (CoABLEIT) and Discipline Leader for Emerging Trends in Science, IT & Engineering at the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC). His career spans roles at Victoria University (2017–present), RMIT University (2015–2017), and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (2007–2015). Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (RMIT University, 2014), MSc in Networking and e-Business Centered Computing (University of Reading, 2009), BSc in Computer Science and Engineering (Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 2007) His research expertise includes Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Health, Federated Learning, Quantum Computing, and the Internet of Things . He has published over 100 refereed papers with 4,200+ citations (h-index 32) and secured $3.4 million+ in funding since 2018 from partners like Australia's Economic Accelerator and Western Health. His recent work focuses on AI-driven mental health analysis , blockchain security frameworks , and edge computing optimizations . He serves as lead supervisor for 6 PhD and 1 Master of Research student and has mentored over 100 students through industry-linked projects. Dr Ahmed actively contributes to editorial roles for leading journals such as Scientific Reports , IEEE Transactions , and ACM Computing Surveys . His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health), 9 (Industry Innovation), and 11 (Sustainable Cities).
Leigh Klein serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Marketing Department of the Lubin School of Business at Pace University. He concurrently holds the position of Director of Partnerships for National Sports ID and maintains active involvement with non-profit organizations 4th Family Inc. and Soldiers to Sidelines. With over thirty years of professional experience spanning sports technology firms, basketball institutions, and consulting groups, Klein specializes in driving market share growth, new product development, and client pipeline expansion at the intersection of education, sports, and business. His academic credentials include: Master of Science (MS) in Sports Journalism from Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management from the University of Texas, Austin, TX Klein's professional focus centers on the strategic application of business principles within sports ecosystems, particularly emphasizing: Sports Marketing and Consumer Behavior Analytics Technology Commercialization in Athletic Performance Systems Strategic Partnership Development for Sports Organizations Non-profit Leadership in Community Sports Initiatives Business Education Integration with Sports Industry Practices No scientific awards or major honors were documented in the source material. While specific student advising details and research grants remain unreported, Klein's extensive industry engagements—including collaborations with Naismith College Basketball Hall of Fame members and sports technology innovators—demonstrate robust practical application of academic concepts. His professional trajectory suggests strong industry-academia knowledge transfer capabilities. Current operational engagements include oversight of National Sports ID's partnership ecosystem and strategic contributions to 4th Family Inc. (supporting families of fallen first responders) and Soldiers to Sidelines (facilitating military-to-coaching career transitions), reflecting his commitment to leveraging sports business for societal impact.
Anne Barraquier is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School specializing in sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and organizational ethics. She directs research through the SKEMA Center for Sustainability Studies and Innovation Research Center, with significant contributions as former Director of the Postgraduate Program in Sustainability Management (2006-2009). Her international academic engagements include visiting positions at Schulich School of Business (York University), Ecole Supérieure des Affaires in Lebanon, and University of Executive Education of Alger. Her educational foundation includes: Doctorate in Management, Côte d'Azur University (2006) MSc in Information and Knowledge Management, SKEMA Business School (2003) Master in International Business, Aix-Marseille University (1990) B.A in Chinese Studies, Aix-Marseille University (1986) Barraquier's research centers on strong sustainability and the micro-foundations of sustainability implementation, examining how organizations navigate ethical tensions in highly regulated environments. Her work integrates deep expertise in Chinese business culture developed during seven years managing trading companies in China and Hong Kong. Key contributions include analyzing organizational legitimacy maintenance, stakeholder identity dynamics, and the politicalization of complex knowledge in sustainability contexts. Her publication trends reveal increasing focus on practical sustainability implementation challenges, including municipal net-zero initiatives, historic family firm sustainability, and unspeakable logics in organizational behavior. The research demonstrates consistent methodology using qualitative field studies to uncover micro-processes of sensemaking and knowledge sharing. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 Best Reviewer, Journal of Business Ethics 2012 Best Reviewer, Academy of Management Meeting As an educator, Barraquier has pioneered global business ethics curriculum development and serves as active reviewer for top journals including Business and Society and British Journal of Management . Her professional background as Chamber of Commerce consultant (1997-2006) and Air Liquide economic intelligence specialist informs her practitioner-oriented research approach. She maintains leadership roles in major academic associations including the International Association for Business and Society (IABS), Academy of Management (AOM), and Society of Business Ethics (SBE), where she contributes to shaping discourse on sustainability and ethics in business education.
David McGuire is a Professor in the Business School at Edinburgh Napier University, specializing in leadership studies, human resource development, and organizational behavior. His research spans theoretical frameworks and practical applications across multiple sectors including healthcare, technology, and public administration. His research interests focus on contemporary leadership challenges, particularly examining gender dynamics in political leadership as evidenced by his work analyzing Trump and Clinton's gendered language. He investigates transformational leadership through historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr., and explores organizational change through Machiavellian frameworks. His recent work addresses post-pandemic leadership adaptations, crisis management, and the ethics of care in organizational contexts. McGuire's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with recent articles addressing critical issues in leadership and HR development. His work shows a clear trajectory toward examining leadership in crisis situations, with particular attention to gender dynamics, ethical considerations, and organizational adaptation in rapidly changing environments. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges management theory with practical organizational applications. His academic contributions include significant work on knowledge sharing in small family firms, the motivation of nurses in continuing professional education, and the impact of individual values on human resource decision-making by line managers. These studies demonstrate his commitment to understanding organizational dynamics across diverse contexts and professional fields.
Helena Titheridge is a Professor of Mobility and Sustainable Transport at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London (UCL) . With appointments at UCL since 1997, she has held roles in the Bartlett School of Planning and the Transport Studies Group at the University of Westminster (2003). Her research focuses on sustainable transport systems, social exclusion, GIS-T applications, and the interplay between transport, land-use, and environmental policies. She collaborates with organizations such as Transport for London, RPS Group, and Ipsos MORI. Education : PhD (Open University, 2005), MSc (Middlesex University, 1993), BSc (University of Leeds, 1991), Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (University of Westminster, 2006). Research Interests encompass: Sustainable transport and mobility systems Social exclusion and equity in urban transport GIS-T for policy analysis Decision support tools for local authorities Deep learning in urban ecoacoustic assessment Informal settlement modeling (e.g., predictSLUMS) Professional Activities include: Associate Editor, Journal of Transport Geography (2016–present) Editorial roles in Transportation Planning and Technology and Journal of Transport and Land Use Conference organizer (Universities Transport Studies Group, 2008–2009) External examiner and grant reviewer Teaching spans postgraduate and undergraduate levels, with directorship of the MSc Transport and Mobility Systems , EngD Urban Sustainability and Resilience , and EngD Environmental Engineering Science programs. She teaches courses on transport-environment interactions, interdisciplinary urban sustainability, and engineering impact assessment.
Gaurav Kankanhalli is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, where he holds the prestigious Ben L. Fryrear Early Career Faculty Fellowship. His academic journey began at the University of Oxford where he earned both his B.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Management and an M.Sc. (with Distinction) in Financial Economics, before completing his Ph.D. in Finance at Cornell University's SC Johnson Graduate School of Management in 2020. His educational background demonstrates exceptional academic achievement across prestigious institutions: Ph.D., Finance, Cornell University (2020) M.Sc. (with Distinction), Financial Economics, University of Oxford B.A. (Hons.), Economics and Management, University of Oxford Kankanhalli's research program centers on empirical corporate finance with a distinctive focus on how uncertainty shapes corporate behavior. His work examines how firms respond to various forms of uncertainty including political events like Brexit, economic shocks like the pandemic, and technological disruptions. He has developed a sophisticated methodological approach that leverages natural experiments to isolate causal effects in corporate decision-making. His publication record demonstrates remarkable productivity with multiple papers in top-tier finance journals including the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, and American Economic Journal: Applied Economics. His research portfolio reveals a cohesive theme exploring how uncertainty affects asset allocation, hiring practices, innovation strategies, and financing decisions. As a recipient of the Ben L. Fryrear Early Career Faculty Fellowship, Kankanhalli has received significant institutional recognition for his research potential. His work has also garnered attention through presentations at major finance conferences and working paper circulation through the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Kankanhalli teaches Corporate Finance at the undergraduate level at the University of Pittsburgh, bringing his cutting-edge research insights into the classroom. His current working papers suggest continued exploration of innovation dynamics, technological progress, and the relationship between uncertainty and industry structure, indicating a research trajectory focused on fundamental questions in corporate finance with real-world policy implications.
Reginald Hooghiemstra is a Professor in the Accounting department at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Netherlands. With an extensive research career spanning over 15 years, he has established himself as a leading scholar in accounting, corporate governance, and auditing research, with particular expertise in international contexts and cross-cultural comparisons. Professor Hooghiemstra's research interests focus on corporate governance practices, board composition and effectiveness, audit quality and decision-making, executive compensation structures, and the relationship between corporate social responsibility and governance mechanisms. His work frequently examines how cultural, institutional, and regulatory factors influence accounting and governance practices across different national contexts, with a particular emphasis on Dutch and Nordic corporate environments. His research output demonstrates significant impact through numerous high-quality publications in top-tier accounting and management journals. His work has been widely cited and has influenced both academic discourse and practical applications in corporate governance and auditing. Professor Hooghiemstra has also contributed to important policy discussions through his research on corporate governance codes and their implementation in the Netherlands. Professor Hooghiemstra has supervised multiple students throughout his career, contributing to the development of the next generation of accounting and governance scholars. His research projects often involve collaborations with colleagues across different institutions, demonstrating his active engagement with the international academic community. His work spans both theoretical contributions and practical implications for regulators, practitioners, and corporate boards.
Fazl Barez is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford leading research on Technical AI Safety and Governance. He is also affiliated with Cambridge's CSER, NTU's Digital Trust Centre, Edinburgh's Informatics, and is a member of ELLIS. Previously, he was a researcher at Amazon and Huawei, and Co-director and Head of Research at Apart Research. He currently serves as an advisor to Martian and has worked with Anthropic's Alignment team (2024-2025). University of Oxford: Senior Research Fellow Cambridge CSER: Affiliate NTU Digital Trust Centre: Affiliate Edinburgh Informatics: Affiliate ELLIS: Member Anthropic: Alignment Team Collaborator (2024-2025) Martian: Advisor Dr. Barez's research focuses on ensuring AI systems remain safe, interpretable, and beneficial as they grow in capability. His work spans four interconnected areas: Interpretability (developing methods to reveal how AI models process information internally), Safety and Alignment (creating tools to detect and address deceptive behaviors), Technical Governance (translating technical insights into governance frameworks), and Societal Impact (examining broader implications of AI on society). His research is funded by OpenAI, Anthropic, Schmidt Sciences, Future of Life Institute, and NVIDIA. The trends in Dr. Barez's publications show a consistent focus on making AI systems more transparent and safer. His recent work explores mechanistic interpretability techniques like sparse autoencoders, investigates how language models relearn removed concepts, examines machine unlearning for safety applications, and develops frameworks for value alignment measurement. His publications appear in top venues including NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, and EMNLP, reflecting his significant contributions to both theoretical and practical aspects of AI safety. Future of Humanity Institute PhD Affiliate (2022-2024) EPSRC PhD Student Scholarship (2019-2023) MSc Scholarship (2017-2018) BA (Hons) Sports Performance Scholarship (2013-2017) Dr. Barez has mentored numerous students who have gone on to prominent positions at organizations like Microsoft Research, DeepMind, and Martian. His research is generously funded by major AI organizations including OpenAI, Anthropic, Schmidt Sciences, Future of Life Institute, and NVIDIA. He has served as an Area Chair for ACL 2025 and on program committees for major conferences including ECAI 2024. His work has practical impact, with algorithms like N2G adopted by OpenAI to evaluate sparse autoencoders for interpretability. Dr. Barez leads research at the intersection of technical AI safety and governance. His work connects with multiple research groups including the UK AI Security Institute, Alan Turing Institute, and various university centers. He has co-organized workshops such as the first Mechanistic Interpretability workshop at ICML 2024 and actively collaborates with researchers across the AI safety ecosystem. His research bridges the gap between theoretical safety research and practical implementation in real-world AI systems.
Thomas LaToza is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the George Mason University, School of Computing . His research focuses on the intersection of software engineering and human-computer interaction, exploring how developers interact with code and designing novel software development methodologies. He has pioneered crowdsourced programming environments and microtask programming frameworks, with notable projects including RulePad for checkable design rules and Hypothesizer for hypothesis-based debugging. His work emphasizes empirical studies of developer behavior, tool impact analysis, and integration of AI assistants in software development. His recent publications highlight trends in AI-driven development , debugging mental models , and developer information seeking . He has received recognition including the George Mason University Teacher of Distinction award and has served on the editorial board of Empirical Software Engineering . His advising includes PhD students Ruochen Wang, Mainul Hossain, and alumni Abdulaziz Alaboudi, Emad Aghayi, David Samudio, Sahar Mehrpour, and Maryam Arab. He co-founded the OurCode developer tools startup, translating academic research into industry applications.
Dr. Hüseyin Doluca is a Researcher at the University of Augsburg's Faculty of Business and Economics, Department of Business Administration, where he works at the Chair of Innovation Management and International Sustainable Business under Prof. Dr. Marcus Wagner. Holding a postdoctoral position since 2014, he previously served at the University of Würzburg's Chair of Entrepreneurship and Management from 2010 to 2014, establishing himself in German academic business research. Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration (statistics, marketing, information systems focus) from University of Marburg M.Sc. in Management from University of Texas at Dallas (2001) Master’s in Business Research from Goethe University Frankfurt PhD in Quantitative Economics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Research stay at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Department of Applied Economics His research integrates entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation with methodological rigor, combining formal modeling and empirical approaches including laboratory experiments. Key investigations examine sustainable entrepreneurship motivations, environmental innovation in family firms, and CSR-financial performance linkages, consistently emphasizing practical applications for bridging academic theory and business practice. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals expanding interdisciplinary scope—from core sustainability and family business research into banking risk regulation and sovereign ratings—while maintaining focus on practical implications. Recent work on 'Convertible/Bail-Inable Dividend Bonds' demonstrates innovative financial regulation approaches, complementing ongoing studies of green entrepreneurial intentions and environmental CSR mechanisms. Grants and Knowledge Transfer: Principal Investigator for BMBF-funded WIR (Wissenstransfer Region Augsburg) project fostering academia-business collaboration Third-party funding for knowledge and technology transfer initiatives across regional industries Doluca actively mentors student founders through university entrepreneurship programs while leading the WIR initiative's practical implementation. This platform connects academic research with regional business needs through workshops, joint projects, and innovation labs, directly supporting sustainable business model development in Bavaria's industrial ecosystem.
