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Sahara ByrneView profile

Professor

Cornell UniversityUnited States

Dr. Sahara Byrne is Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As Senior Associate Dean, she oversees academic initiatives while maintaining an active research program on unintended effects of persuasive messaging, particularly health campaigns targeting youth risk behaviors. She teaches courses in media effects, persuasion, media and human development, and strategic communication. Her pedagogical excellence has been recognized with multiple awards including the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and Donald C. Burgett Distinguished Advising Award. Research focuses on: Youth resistance to health interventions E-cigarette warning effectiveness Risk communication paradoxes Visual attention to health warnings Emotional responses to prevention messages Publications demonstrate consistent examination of tobacco warning labels, with recent emphasis on e-cigarette regulations, message framing effects, and target audience segmentation. Studies employ diverse methods including focus groups, eye-tracking, and experimental designs. Awards include: Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2013) Innovative Teaching Award (2012) Donald C. Burgett Distinguished Advising Award (2017) Kendall S. Carpenter Memorial Advising Award (2016) Her research informs public health policy through experimental evidence on message design for tobacco control and youth risk prevention, with current projects examining linguistic framing of uncertain risks in health communications.

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Carla BoninaView profile

Associate Professor

University of SurreyUnited Kingdom

Dr. Carla Bonina is Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Surrey Business School , with affiliations to multiple research centers including the Surrey Centre for the Digital Economy , Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI , and Latin American Open Data Initiative (ILDA). Her work bridges technology, policy, and sustainable development with a focus on Latin America. PhD in Management - London School of Economics and Political Science MSc in Public Administration - Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico City BSc in Economics - University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Research explores digital platform governance in international development, AI policy frameworks, and open data ecosystems in Latin America. She investigates how digital transformation intersects with social innovation and equitable development . Recent work analyzes data justice mechanisms and algorithmic bias in public service delivery. Key contributions include comparative OGD platform studies across Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Montevideo. Her DIODE network research examines digital economies in developing countries. As co-PI for Audio Commons Initiative , she pioneered open audio content frameworks for creative industries. Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (Surrey Business School, 2021) Impact Award for digital government work (University of Surrey, 2020) Fellow, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI Principal Researcher, ILDA Active in digital policy advisory for World Bank, OECD, and IDRC. Coordinates Por Mi Barrio urban governance case studies and contributes to UNESCO Open Science frameworks. Recent Surrey Speaks podcast (2023) discusses AI's role in social inequality dynamics.

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Milena DobrevaView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of StrathclydeUnited Kingdom

Dr. Milena Dobreva is a Senior Lecturer in Information Behavior at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Scotland. She holds roles in the Faculty of Science and is affiliated with the Strathclyde iSchool. Her work focuses on innovation diffusion in cultural and scientific heritage sectors, media literacy, and combating misinformation. She has led projects funded by the European Commission, including the Bulgarian Romanian Observatory of Digital Media and the LEARN & EXCHANGE initiative to develop international MOOCs on digital transformation. Her research explores user needs in digital heritage, open innovation tools for cultural institutions, and digital skills training in Sub-Saharan Africa. Professional Activities Principal Investigator on projects addressing digital divide, GLAM innovation labs, and disinformation policy. Member of the Scientific Board of DARIAH and the Europeana Network Association. Peer reviewer for journals like Transformations: A DARIAH Journal and conferences such as ACM/IEEE-CS JCDL. Research Interests Innovation labs for GLAM sectors (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums). Data spaces and digital transformation frameworks for cultural heritage. Information behavior in the context of disinformation and media literacy. Open science infrastructures and policy implementation. Grants & Projects Bulgarian Romanian Observatory of Digital Media (2022–2025): Combats disinformation through regional collaboration. LEARN & EXCHANGE (2022–2024): Develops multilingual MOOCs for digital transformation skills. eCHOIng (2021–2024): Uses open innovation to revitalize cultural heritage institutions. Labs & Collaborations Co-leads GLAM innovation labs research, focusing on digital divide mitigation and heritage digitization. Active in the CEDCHE (Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage) initiative.

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Paul FranzonView profile

Professor

North Carolina State UniversityUnited States

Paul Franzon is the Cirrus Logic Distinguished Professor and Associate Department Head for Graduate Affairs at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University. He holds a PhD and Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor's in Physics/Mathematics from the University of Adelaide, Australia. His research focuses on quantum information science, machine learning-driven hardware design, 3D integration, and high-speed systems. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Adelaide (1988) Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, University of Adelaide (1984) Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics, University of Adelaide (1982) Research Interests: Quantum computing and algorithm optimization AI-driven design automation for 3D integrated circuits High-speed communication systems Hardware security and FPGA acceleration Awards & Honors: IEEE Fellow (2006) Alcoa Foundation Distinguished Engineering Research Award (2005) NC State Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award (2003) NSW Australia Expatriate Scientist Award (2003) Advising & Grants: Advised PhD student Priyank Kashyap (2023 graduate) Recipient of NSF Young Investigators Award (1993) Labs & Collaborations: Center for Advanced Electronics Through Machine Learning (CAEML) IEEE EPS Society (Associate Editor)

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Cristiano PolitowskiView profile

Assistant Professor

University of MontrealCanada

Cristiano Politowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on software engineering for video games, automated testing, AI4SE, and empirical studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from Concordia University (2022), an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2017), and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Universidade Regional do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (2014). Prof. Politowski has extensive postdoctoral experience at Université de Montréal (GEODES group) and École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), focusing on game engine architecture, requirements specification, and certifiable RTOS systems. He has organized workshops like ASE4Games 2021/2022 and FaSE4Games 2024, emphasizing game software engineering. His research interests span video game development challenges, software testing methodologies, and leveraging AI for software engineering. Notable projects include analyzing game engine subsystem coupling, assessing video game balance with autonomous agents, and curating datasets like PlayMyData. Prof. Politowski has secured $20K from MITACS for a 5G infrastructure project during the pandemic and received the Concordia Accelerator Award (2021). His work has been published in venues like MSR, ICSE, and IEEE Transactions.

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Jeff HuangView profile

Associate Professor

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Jeff Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on software engineering, programming languages, concurrency, and runtime verification, with notable contributions to static analysis, race detection, and vulnerability mitigation in concurrent systems. Education: Postdoc, Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2013-2014) Ph.D., Computer Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2012) B.E., Electrical Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, China (2008) Research Interests: Huang's work bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications in concurrency debugging, static analysis tools, and cybersecurity for smart contracts. He emphasizes scalable solutions for pointer analysis, race detection, and vulnerability detection in distributed systems and blockchain technologies. Recent Trends in Publications: His recent work explores AI-driven program execution (e.g., SGLang), blockchain security (e.g., Smart Contract analysis), and dynamic/static analysis techniques for memory safety. These studies underscore advancements in automated tools for securing concurrent and distributed systems. Awards: 2023 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award 2019 DARPA Young Faculty Award 2016 NSF CAREER Award 2013 ACM SIGSOFT Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award Advising & Grants: Huang has advised PhD students including Bozhen Liu and Peiming Liu, who have contributed to OpenMP race detection and pointer analysis tools. His grants include NSF awards for pointer analysis as a service and DARPA funding for young faculty research. Labs & Teams: He leads the O2 Lab, focused on concurrency verification and cybersecurity, collaborating with industry partners like Coderrect Inc. and DOE on scalable static analysis frameworks.

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Scott DespainView profile

Associate Professor

North Carolina State UniversityUnited States

Scott Despain is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at NC State University. He holds a PhD in Hispanic Language and Literature from Indiana University-Bloomington (1997). His expertise spans Second Language Acquisition, Technology-Enhanced Instruction, Sociocultural Theory, and Distance Education. Professor Despain has led initiatives in large enrollment language courses, graduate teaching programs, and technology integration in education. Research interests focus on language pedagogy, with notable work on Costa Rican pronoun systems and online language course design. He has received teaching awards (Thank a Teacher, 2010/2013/2014) and served in administrative roles including Director of Graduate Programs (2007-2019) and Standards Coordinator (2013-2019). Over 30 graduate students have been advised under his mentorship. Publications include articles in Foreign Language Annals , Hispania , and ADFL Bulletin , alongside contributions to language courseware development. His service includes leadership in curriculum committees, grievance panels, and professional organizations like CALICO and ACTFL.

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Deanna HouseView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Nebraska at OmahaUnited States

Deanna House is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's College of Information Science and Technology. She co-directs the Nebraska Deterrence Lab and serves as a research fellow for NSRI, along with mentoring the USSTRATCOM Fellows program. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Texas at Arlington and prior roles in Human Resources as a Business Systems Analyst. Bachelor of Science, Bellevue University, Management of Human Resources (2002) Master of Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha, MIS (2006) PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, Information Systems and Operations Management (2013) Dr. House specializes in behavioral cybersecurity, privacy, and quantitative risk management, with a focus on deterrence in critical infrastructure. Her research bridges individual user behavior with organizational and governmental security strategies. Recent publications highlight trends in cybersecurity education, phishing behavior, AI ethics, and infrastructure protection. She has contributed to journals like Computers & Security and Journal of Cybersecurity , with 2025 work on DoD cyber deterrence. NSRI Research Fellow Her teaching covers Risk Management, Cybersecurity, and Systems Analysis, utilizing tools like Visual Paradigm Online for technical diagrams. She actively presents at conferences such as ICIS and DSI, advocating for ethics and workforce development in technology.

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Nina MaadadView profile

Senior Lecturer

The University of AdelaideAustralia

Dr. Nina Maadad is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. She holds a strong focus on global educational challenges, particularly refugee education, multiculturalism, and academic mobility. Her research spans multiple countries including Australia, Indonesia, Lebanon, Turkey, and Sweden. Key research interests include refugee integration, language acquisition in diverse contexts, and policy analysis in cross-cultural education systems. Dr. Maadad’s work often addresses the interplay between education systems and societal structures, with recent emphases on online learning dynamics post-2020 and multilevel factors affecting student outcomes in secular vs. religious schools. Her publications from 2020-2025 consistently analyze refugee education across geopolitical contexts, emphasizing systemic barriers faced by displaced populations. This includes studies on child marriage dynamics among refugee girls, comparative education policies for Arabic-speaking refugees, and the role of first language attrition in multilingual settings. No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials, though her extensive publication record indicates significant academic contribution. Advising activities are not detailed here, but her research often collaborates with international teams addressing global educational inequities.

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Nalin ArachchilageView profile

Associate Professor

RMIT UniversityAustralia

Associate Professor Nalin Arachchilage is a leading academic in Cyber Security at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies. He holds an honorary role at the University of Warwick and advises DEFSAFE Cyber Security Inc. His research focuses on usable security, privacy engineering, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Key roles include revamping RMIT's Master of Cyber Security program and leading the Usable Security Engineering group at UNSW ADFA. Education: PhD in Cyber Security (Brunel University), Postdocs at Oxford and UBC. Research spans interdisciplinary areas including HCI, machine learning for threat modeling, and serious games for security education. He has published extensively in top venues like ACM CCS and SOUPS, contributing to global standards like OWASP. Leadership: Previously Assistant Head of School (Research) at the University of Auckland, and Director of the MProfStuds in Digital Security. Active in program committees for major conferences (ACM CCS, SOUPS). Current supervision includes 5 PhD students across RMIT and Auckland. Media Impact: Featured in Sky News Australia, ABC, and TVNZ. Collaborations with HP and Facebook. Awards include impactful contributions to security frameworks and standards. Teaching: Coordinates courses like INTE2625 (Cyber Security) and COSC2738 (Human-Centric Cyber Security). Supervises projects on topics like blockchain security and responsible AI. Non-Academic Roles: Chair of the Academic Board at Canberra Business & Technology College (2020-2021). Advisor to DEFSAFE, focusing on novel cyber-security products.

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Jessica V. RichView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Queen's University at KingstonCanada

Dr. Jessica V. Rich is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education and a member of the Assessment and Evaluation Group (AEG). She holds a PhD in Measurement, Assessment, Policy, Leadership and Evaluation, complemented by extensive teaching qualifications in Biology, Chemistry, and Education. Her work focuses on competency-based education (CBE), programmatic assessment frameworks, and inclusive evaluation practices across postsecondary and professional education contexts. She actively contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through research on feedback mechanisms and performance improvement strategies. Dr. Rich teaches courses such as PME 896 (Capstone), PME 894 (Educational Fieldwork), and GDE 828 (Program Evaluation), emphasizing practical application of assessment methodologies. She has pioneered educational development initiatives in simulated learning environments and workplace-based assessments. Her research examines the intersection between competency frameworks and real-world application, with particular attention to healthcare and engineering education reform. Current projects include evaluating transformative change models in medical education and exploring growth-oriented assessment strategies. She has collaborated with institutions to design competency frameworks for healthcare professions and contributed to knowledge translation tools for programmatic assessment implementation. Her publications span journals like Academic Medicine , Canadian Journal of Educational Administration , and Frontiers in Medicine , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with assessment challenges in higher education. She maintains active Twitter and LinkedIn profiles to share insights on educational development and assessment innovation.

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Ian BurnView profile

Professor

University of LiverpoolUnited Kingdom

Professor Ian Burn is a Professor of Economics and Chair in Applied Microeconomics at the University of Liverpool. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California-Irvine (2017) and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Swedish Institute for Social Research in Stockholm. His research focuses on labor market discrimination, particularly against women, older workers, and the LGBT+ community, employing experimental methods and econometrics. Key areas include the economic impacts of anti-discrimination laws, workplace ageism, and the socioeconomic status of marginalized groups. Institutional Affiliations : University of Liverpool (since 2017), Swedish Institute for Social Research (previous role) Professional Activities : Associate Editor of Industrial Relations (2024–present), member of the Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics (LAMBDA) Research Centre, and the Centre for Organisational and Employee Wellbeing. Teaching : Coordinates the Economics of Diversity & Inclusion module (ECON217) and supervises theses on labor market dynamics and gender issues. His research on discrimination integrates experimental designs with big data analytics, emphasizing policy evaluation. Recent work examines ageist language in job ads and the efficacy of state-level anti-discrimination laws. Notable collaborations include studies on Sweden’s transgender demographics and the intersectional challenges faced by older women in retirement systems. He has published in top journals such as the Journal of Political Economy and American Economic Review , and his work often bridges theoretical models with real-world policy applications.

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Darrell EarnestView profile

Associate Professor

University of Massachusetts AmherstUnited States

Darrell Earnest is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in the Department of Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies (TECS). He focuses on STEM education, particularly how students conceptualize time and tools like analog clocks, hourglasses, and digital representations. His work emphasizes equity in mathematics education and the interplay between representations, tools, and learning. Education: B.A., Washington University, 1998 M.A., Tufts University, 2002 M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2007 Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2012 Research Interests: Time as a mathematical and interdisciplinary concept Curriculum design and teacher education Equity in STEM education Cognitive development in elementary mathematics Key Projects: Clock Work : Investigates children’s understanding of time through analog/digital clocks and non-standard tools like hourglasses. Time Literacy Project : Explores time management practices among undergraduate students, focusing on neurodivergent learners and academic success. Lesson Planimation : Examines how preservice teachers adapt curriculum materials into student-centered lessons, using animations to visualize instructional design. Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students (e.g., Alicia Gonzales, Christine McGrail) and collaborates with institutions like Disability Services. His work has been funded through projects on time literacy and curriculum translation. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Dr. Julie Amador (University of Idaho) on curriculum design and teacher education initiatives.

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Elenita Irizarry RamosView profile

Adjunct Professor

University of Massachusetts AmherstUnited States

Elenita Irizarry Ramos is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Bilingual and Dual Language Education Graduate Certificate program and currently serves as the Senior Strategist for Multilingual Learning at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). She previously held roles as the WMass Bilingual Hub Coordinator, a Visiting Scholar at Indiana University, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras. Her academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to equitable bilingual education and multilingual program development. Elenita holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from the University of Puerto Rico–Rio Piedras, a Master’s in English Education, and a Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez. Her research focuses on dual language education, biliteracy development in PK-12 settings, and culturally sustaining program evaluation. She has also contributed to ESL test design for the College Board in Puerto Rico and Latin America. Her publications and presentations highlight resilience in education post-disasters, such as Hurricane María’s impact on students and teachers, as well as strategies for fostering inclusive bilingual programs. She actively bridges academic research with public policy through her role at DESE, advocating for systemic improvements in multilingual education. Elenita’s work integrates STEAM education into bilingual curricula and emphasizes collaborative strategies for teacher professional development. Her TEDx talk, From the Me Generation to the We Generation , underscores her vision of fostering collective responsibility in education.

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Do-Hong KimView profile

Professor

Wayne State UniversityUnited States

Do-Hong Kim is a Professor in the Department of Educational Evaluation and Research at Wayne State University. His expertise spans research design, program evaluation, psychometric methods, and quantitative analysis in education. He focuses on assessment for culturally and linguistically diverse students, educational measurement validity, and bilingual research. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research from the College of Education, University of South Carolina. Research Interests: Kim specializes in educational and psychological assessment, validity issues in measurement, and program evaluation. His work often addresses equity in assessment, psychometric properties of scales (e.g., self-efficacy in language learning, mathematical problem-solving), and evaluation systems for early childhood education. Grant Leadership: He has led multiple funded projects, including a subaward from the U.S. Department of Education (2022-2027) for gifted education equity in Detroit. Other grants focus on data analytics, pre-K literacy, and formative assessment implementation. Scientific Recognition: Kim has received the NCARE Distinguished Paper Award (2013) and the College of Education Award for Excellence in Research at UNC Charlotte (2008).

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