Sven Mayer is a Professor at TU Dortmund University’s Faculty of Computer Science and leads the Chair for Human-AI Interaction. He previously held a postdoctoral position at LMU Munich’s Media Informatics group and completed his PhD at Carnegie Mellon University (2014–2018). His research focuses on Human-AI/Robot Interaction , machine learning for touch systems , and sensor fusion . Recent work includes super-resolution capacitive touchscreens, pose estimation via smartphones, and city-scale sensing using retroreflective markers. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in AI-driven interaction design , robot expressions , and smartphone-based sensing , with keywords spanning robotics, machine learning, and smart cities. Subdomains include contextual awareness, ergonomic constraints, and novel touch input paradigms. Scientific contributions recognized with Honorable Mention for 'Flyables' (2022) Honorable Mention for ISS piano learning paper (2022) . He has supervised projects in augmented reality and human-robot interaction courses , and frequently contributes to conferences like CHI, UIST, and MobileHCI as both author and organizational leader (e.g., Publications Chair at CHI 2022).
Wenwen Mao serves as an Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at Baruch College, City University of New York, within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. Her dual role as an acclaimed author and educator positions her at the forefront of contemporary literary studies, particularly in Asian American creative writing. Additionally, she holds the position of Poetry Editor for The Believer Magazine, extending her influence across academic and literary spheres. Her academic credentials include: M.F.A. in Creative Writing - Poetry from Cornell University B.A. in Creative Writing from Carnegie Mellon University Mao's creative and scholarly work centers on Asian American Studies, with emphases on poetry and fiction. Her research explores identity, history, and myth through innovative literary forms, blending speculative elements with historical narratives as seen in her short story collection Ninetails and poetry collections like Oculus and The Kingdom of Surfaces . This body of work consistently challenges genre boundaries while amplifying underrepresented perspectives in American literature, with recurring themes of diaspora, cultural memory, and feminist reinterpretations of folklore. Her publications reveal an evolution from poetry exploring visual culture toward speculative fiction and historical narratives. The 2024 collection Ninetails reimagines East Asian folklore through science fiction lenses, while non-fiction works like her New York Times piece on Shanghai demonstrate engagement with diasporic literary landscapes. This trajectory shows increasing sophistication in merging academic rigor with creative experimentation across multiple genres. Mao's contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors including: National Endowment for the Arts fellowship (2021) Two Pushcart Prizes Cullman Fellowship at the New York Public Library (2016) Finalist for the 2023 Maya Angelou Book Prize Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner of the 2012 Kinereth Gensler Award She has secured significant grant support including the NEA fellowship and competitive residencies at the New York Public Library, George Washington University, and the Black Mountain Institute. While specific graduate student mentorship details aren't provided in available sources, her extensive teaching at NYU, Cornell, and Sarah Lawrence College demonstrates deep commitment to nurturing emerging writers through undergraduate instruction and editorial guidance at The Believer Magazine. Her service includes shaping literary discourse through editorial decisions and public intellectual contributions. Professional development has been supported through affiliations with major literary institutions including the New York Public Library's Cullman Center and the Black Mountain Institute. These fellowships provided collaborative environments for her creative work, though she does not currently lead a formal research lab. Her ongoing projects continue to bridge academic scholarship with public-facing literary production through editorial work and cross-institutional collaborations.
Domingo Savio Rodríguez Baena is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University, affiliated with the Department of Computer Languages and Systems. His research focuses on data mining, bioinformatics, and computational biology, with a particular emphasis on biclustering algorithms, gene co-expression networks, and high-performance computing applications. PhD in Engineering, Data Science, and Bioinformatics (2012) from Pablo de Olavide University His work spans interdisciplinary domains, including recommender systems , livestock behavior analysis , and biological data interpretation . Recent articles highlight his contributions to multi-GPU optimization , ensemble learning , and historical database construction . Key collaborations include the DATAi Intelligent Data Analysis and DASE Data Analytics Science & Engineering research groups. He has developed tools like the CyEnGNet–App for gene network visualization and BIGO for gene enrichment analysis. Contact: dsrodbae@upo.es
Dr. Steve Witt is a Professor and Head of the International and Area Studies Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Global Studies. As a subject specialist for Global Studies and Japanese, he bridges library science with international academic collaboration. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign International and Area Studies Library Center for Global Studies European Union Center Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies His research examines global information networks through historical lenses, focusing on the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's role in shaping internationalist thought through library collections. Current projects include analyzing Imperial Japan's contributions to early 20th-century internationalism and developing digital humanities methodologies to study the CEIP's curated book corpus. Publications highlight his expertise in privacy evolution within library associations, resource sharing for area studies, and sustainable library practices. He serves as editor for IFLA Journal , promoting translational research between theory and practice.
R. David Lankes is the Virginia & Charles Bowden Professor of Librarianship at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Information. He combines theory and practice to create transformative research projects funded by organizations like The MacArthur Foundation, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Department of Defense. His work focuses on redefining librarianship as a catalyst for community empowerment and democratic values. Ph.D., Information Transfer, Syracuse University School of Information Studies M.S., Telecommunications, Syracuse University School of Information Studies B.F.A., Special Studies in Art (Multimedia Design), Syracuse University Lankes explores the intersection of libraries, AI, and societal challenges. His research emphasizes libraries as agents for social justice, ethical AI integration, and community resilience. Recent work includes the 2024 ASIS&T lecture addressing determinism and AI's influence on information science's future. Scientific accolades include the 2021 ALA Mudge Award, 2016 Ken Haycock Award, and 2012 ABC-CLIO/Greenwood Award for his seminal book The Atlas of New Librarianship . His 2025 book Triptych: Death, AI, and Librarianship expands this vision through a partnership with Library Journal .
Prof. Dr. Giulio Busi is a distinguished C4 Professor of Jewish Studies at the Institute of Jewish Studies, part of the Department of History and Cultural Studies at the Free University of Berlin. Born in Italy, he earned his doctorate in Judaic Studies in 1989 and has held academic positions at the University of Venice (1992-1999) before joining the Free University of Berlin in 1999. He is a Fellow of the Accademia Nazionale Virgiliana in Mantua (since 2004) and serves on the Scientific Board of the Hanadiv Foundation in London (since 2003). Busi's research centers on the history of Jewish mysticism and Jewish culture in late antiquity and the early modern period. His scholarly work spans Kabbalah studies, Jewish manuscript traditions, Hebrew literature, and Jewish-Christian intellectual exchanges during the Renaissance. He has made significant contributions to understanding Jewish mystical traditions, particularly through his extensive work on Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's Kabbalistic Library and the transmission of Jewish esoteric knowledge in early modern Europe. His publications reveal a consistent focus on Jewish cultural history, with particular attention to the intersections between Jewish thought and broader European intellectual currents. Busi's research demonstrates how Jewish mystical traditions influenced and were influenced by Christian humanism, particularly through the study of Hebrew texts and Kabbalistic literature. His recent work has expanded into contemporary Jewish issues, including Shoah commemoration and modern Jewish identity. Busi has served as editor for 'The Kabbalistic Library of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola' and 'Berlin Studies in Judaism,' while also contributing to the advisory boards of Materia Giudaica (Bologna) and Studia Rosenthaliana (Amsterdam). His extensive publication record includes numerous scholarly books, edited volumes, and over two hundred articles in both academic journals and major newspapers like Il Sole 24 Ore, where he has regularly contributed cultural commentary since the early 2000s. Notably, a farewell conference for Prof. Busi is scheduled for June 19, 2025, suggesting an imminent conclusion to his tenure at the Free University of Berlin. Throughout his career, he has organized significant academic conferences on Jewish topics, including gatherings on Jewish travelers, strategies of cultural persistence, and the transmission of Hebrew knowledge between cultures.
Jeffrey Young is a Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology, working with the Partnership for Advanced Computing Environments (PACE) and leading Georgia Tech’s Open Source Program Office. His research focuses on high-performance computing (HPC), computer architecture, and novel accelerators including GPUs, FPGAs, and Arm/RISC-V processors. He leads next-generation computing strategy at PACE and directs the NSF-funded CRNCH Rogues Gallery testbed, which explores post-Moore accelerators like neuromorphic and near-memory systems. His work bridges hardware-software co-design and scientific software engineering. Recent research trends show expertise in quantum programming (Qwerty/ASDF), heterogeneous computing (Cupbop), and memory system optimization across GPUs, FPGAs, and CPUs. He has contributed to exascale workflows (HIPLZ), safe HPC libraries, and UAV co-simulation frameworks. Scientific Awards: NSF-funded CRNCH Rogues Gallery testbed (2020-2024) Education: Ph.D. in Computer Architecture (2013), advised by Dr. Sudhakar Yalamanchili Labs & Initiatives: Director, CRNCH Rogues Gallery testbed Co-Director, Georgia Tech Center for Scientific Software Engineering Director, Georgia Tech Open Source Program Office
Viet Tung Hoang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Florida State University , USA. His research focuses on cryptography and computer security, with a particular emphasis on practical implementations and security proofs. Research Interests: He works on bridging theoretical cryptography with real-world applications, including topics like authenticated encryption, format-preserving encryption, and secure systems design. His work often targets cryptographic standards and practical security improvements. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award - Usenix Security 2022 Best Paper Award - ACM CCS 2015 Best Paper Honorable Mention - EUROCRYPT 2015 Invited to Journal of Cryptology - CRYPTO 2016, CRYPTO 2013 Publications Trends: His recent work (2025-2017) spans major conferences like CCS, CRYPTO, and EUROCRYPT. Topics include tamper-evident logging, authenticated encryption standards, format-preserving encryption analysis, and multi-user security models. Several publications focus on improving real-world cryptographic implementations while maintaining provable security guarantees.
Abolfazl Simorgh is a researcher at Charles III University of Madrid's Department of Aerospace Engineering, specializing in climate-optimized aviation systems. His work bridges mathematical control theory with practical climate impact mitigation, focusing on robust trajectory optimization under environmental and operational uncertainties. He leads development of open-source tools for sustainable flight planning while contributing to major European aviation initiatives. Education: B.Sc. in Control Engineering (2017) M.Sc. in Control Engineering (2020) Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Charles III University of Madrid Dr. Simorgh's research centers on developing mathematical frameworks that reconcile aircraft trajectory optimization with climate impact reduction. His expertise spans robust control systems, optimization under uncertainty, and climate modeling integration, with particular emphasis on non-CO₂ emissions. His methodology addresses both CO₂ and non-CO₂ climate forcing mechanisms through computationally efficient algorithms that account for weather variability and climate metric uncertainties. This work directly supports aviation's decarbonization by providing operational strategies that reduce environmental footprint without prohibitive cost increases. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on operationalizing climate-optimal flight planning. His work consistently integrates climate science with aerospace engineering through robust optimization frameworks, demonstrating particular innovation in handling multiple uncertainty sources (weather, climate models, emissions). The publications cluster around three interconnected themes: 1) Development of open-source computational tools (ROOST, CLIMaCCF), 2) Network-scale implementation of climate-aware air traffic management, and 3) Risk analysis of climate mitigation strategies. This body of work establishes new methodological standards for quantifying and minimizing aviation's total climate impact. Scientific Awards: Luis Azcárraga Aeronautical Innovation Award for collaborative research impact Best Paper Award (2022) from a high-impact aerospace journal Dr. Simorgh secures significant research funding through European Commission projects including FlyATM4E (climate-optimized flight planning), ALARM (aviation emissions reduction), and RefMAP (sustainable aviation pathways). His grant portfolio emphasizes practical implementation of climate mitigation strategies, with strong industry-academia collaboration. He mentors junior researchers through project teams and has developed three major open-source Python libraries (CLIMaCCF, ROOST, ROC) that have become community standards for climate impact assessment in aviation research. His current work focuses on scaling climate-optimized trajectories to continental airspace while addressing operational constraints and economic viability. He leads a research group focused on climate-aware air traffic management, developing the ROOST simulation framework for GPU-accelerated trajectory optimization and the CLIMaCCF library for standardized climate metric calculations. His team collaborates with European air navigation service providers and aircraft manufacturers to transition research into operational practice, with current projects emphasizing real-time implementation and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Tua Korhonen, PhD, Docent of Greek Literature, is a Grant-Aided Researcher at the Department of World Cultures (Classical Philology) within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Helsinki. She currently works on research projects funded by the Kone Foundation and serves as Principal Investigator for the Helleno-Nordica project focused on rediscovering Humanist Greek heritage in the Swedish Empire. Her research spans multiple areas of classical studies with particular emphasis on Ancient Greek Literature , Linguistics , Ancient Philosophy , Ancient Zoology , and Ancient Rhetoric . Her work uniquely bridges classical scholarship with animal studies, exploring human-animal relationships in antiquity through both philosophical and literary lenses. Analysis of her 145 publications reveals a consistent focus on Classical Philology with increasing specialization in animal studies within ancient contexts. Her scholarly output demonstrates significant contributions to understanding Greek literary heritage, particularly through translation projects of ancient dramas and philosophical texts. Korhonen actively supervises graduate students, having guided 7 Master's theses and served as a dissertation supervisor. Her research leadership extends to multiple projects including ArZo (Species History in Aristotelian Zoology, 2025-2029), Helleno-Nordica (2017-present), and previous projects on human-animal relationships in antiquity (2019-2022). She regularly participates in academic conferences, having delivered keynote addresses at events like the 'In the name of...' Conference on Animal Studies (2018) and contributed to exhibition curation, notably 'Humanist Greek from Finland' at the National Library of Finland (2018).
Tijs Slaats is an Associate Professor in the Software, Data, People & Society section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Business Process Management with particular emphasis on declarative and hybrid process notations to provide flexible workflow support for knowledge workers, funded by the Danish Council for Independent Research. His educational background includes: M.Sc. in Information Technology from IT University of Copenhagen Ph.D. in Computer Science from IT University of Copenhagen (supervised by Thomas Hildebrandt) Dr. Slaats specializes in declarative process modeling, particularly Dynamic Condition Response (DCR) graphs which enable flexible workflow systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in cross-organizational settings. Recent research extends into blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and applications in sensitive domains like asylum processing and refugee law. He combines formal methods with empirical evaluation to ensure both correctness and usability of workflow systems. His publication pattern shows increasing application of process mining techniques to blockchain technologies and socially impactful domains, while maintaining core research in Business Process Management. Notable trends include integration of DCR graphs with smart contracts, privacy-preserving techniques for asylum data, and object-centric approaches to process discovery. Research funding includes: Hybrid Business Process Management Technologies project (Danish Council for Independent Research) Technologies for Flexible Cross-organizational Case Management Systems (FLExCMS) industrial Ph.D. project Alongside his academic work, Dr. Slaats maintains strong industry connections through Exformatics A/S where he developed the DCR Graphs workflow solution (www.dcrgraphs.net), and previously worked as a software engineer in the Dutch e-commerce sector. His dual expertise in academia and industry ensures his research addresses real-world workflow challenges while maintaining theoretical rigor.
Chiara Cauzzi is a researcher and lecturer affiliated with the University of Italian Switzerland (USI) and the Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society . She co-leads the course "Principles of Digital Library Science" and serves as a research collaborator for the DigitChart project at the Institute of Law (IDUSI), focusing on digital archives of community charters. She also coordinates the "Inclusive/Exclusionary Images" working group for USI's Faculty of Communication. Education: Bachelor's in Literary Sciences, University of Pavia Master's in Archival, Documentary, and Library Sciences (2018-2019), University of Pavia Specialization in Vatican School of Library Science (2018-2019), Vatican Apostolic Library First-level Master's in Text Informatics (2022-2023), University of Siena Her research spans digital libraries, manuscript studies, cataloging history , and metadata standards . She has contributed to projects like CHIGC (medieval manuscripts) and ERASMUS+ ANTIDOTE (metadata training). Her work intersects library science, archival theory , and humanistic computing . Scientific Awards and Collaborations: Erasmus+ Staff Training Week (2019) Member of BAD-SI (Association of Librarians, Archivists, and Documentalists of Italian-speaking Switzerland) Editor for Fogli magazine (Salita dei Frati Library Association, Lugano) Collaborations with Biblioteca Ambrosiana, BEIC Foundation, and the Vatican Apostolic Library As a lecturer at the University of Pavia (Cremona campus) since 2017, she teaches cataloging and bibliographic research. She also contributes to professional training programs in information management and serves on committees for inclusion initiatives in librarianship.
Alice Weinreb is an Associate Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago, where she teaches courses in the history of psychiatry, twentieth-century Europe, the politics of food and hunger, and memory and the Holocaust. Currently on leave for the 2024-25 academic year, Professor Weinreb has established herself as a leading scholar at the intersection of food history, German history, and the history of medicine. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Michigan (2009), an M.A. from Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (2003), and a B.A. from Columbia University (1999). These diverse academic experiences have informed her interdisciplinary approach to historical research. Professor Weinreb's research primarily focuses on the historical intersections of food, power, and mental health in twentieth-century Germany and Europe. Her work explores how food systems, hunger, and eating disorders have been shaped by political ideologies, war, and social change. She examines how everyday experiences of food preparation and consumption reflect broader historical processes, particularly in the context of the World Wars, the Cold War, and the Holocaust. Her scholarship bridges the history of medicine, cultural history, and political history, offering nuanced perspectives on how bodily experiences are intertwined with larger historical narratives. Professor Weinreb has received significant recognition for her scholarly contributions. Her first book, Modern Hungers: Food, and Power in Twentieth Century Germany , published with Oxford University Press in 2017, was awarded both the Wiener Library Fraenkel Book Prize in Contemporary History and the Waterloo Centre for German Studies Book Prize. Most recently, she was awarded a prestigious 2024 NEH Fellowship to support her new project tracing a transnational history of the construction of eating disorders as a category of mental illness in the late twentieth century. In addition to her book awards, Professor Weinreb has been invited to present significant lectures, including the 15th Annual James H. Cassedy Lecture in the History of Medicine in February 2024, titled "Anorexia in the Archives: Documenting the Late Twentieth Century Rise in Eating Disorders." Her research has been featured in numerous interviews and discussions about the historical dimensions of food politics and eating disorders. Professor Weinreb teaches a range of courses at Loyola University Chicago, including HIST 102: The Evolution of Western Ideas and Institutions since the Seventeenth Century, PSYCH 386: History of Psychiatry: Research Seminar on Eating Disorders, HIST 331A: Food Hunger and Power in the Modern World, and courses on women and family in Europe, race and racism in Germany, and Holocaust memory. Her teaching reflects her interdisciplinary research interests and commitment to engaging students with complex historical questions about food, medicine, and politics.
Jamie J. Baker serves as Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library and Dean's Distinguished Service Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law. She oversees all Law Library operations while teaching Civil Trial: Practice & Litigation Materials, Academic Legal Writing, Intro to the Study of Law, and Legal Practice research workshops for first-year students through the Excellence in Legal Research Program. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Political Science & Public Administration from Central Michigan University, an M.L.I.S. from Wayne State University's School of Library & Information Science, and a J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she was recognized as the most outstanding editor of the Cooley Law Review. Professor Baker's research centers on cognitive computing applications in legal research, legal research pedagogy, and the evolving role of law librarianship. She examines how artificial intelligence disrupts traditional legal research methods and addresses the duty of technology competence for legal professionals. Her work bridges library science and legal education, focusing on practical implementation in academic settings. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on AI's impact on legal research, with recurring themes including algorithmic regulation, technology competence ethics, and future law library services. Her scholarship spans law reviews, book chapters, and conference presentations, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement between legal academia and library science. ABA Blawg 100 recognition Top-Ten Blog for Information Professionals Best of the Legal Blogs by Internet Legal Researcher Most outstanding editor of Cooley Law Review As an educator, she mentors students through specialized research workshops and legal writing instruction. Her professional engagement includes frequent presentations at major conferences like the American Association of Law Schools and American Association of Law Libraries annual meetings. She previously served as a Law Librarian and Adjunct Professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and worked at the Michigan Supreme Court's Friend of the Court Bureau. Her influential blog, The Ginger Law Librarian, serves as a hub for discussions on AI in legal research and modern law librarianship, reflecting her commitment to advancing the profession through technological innovation.
Ben Livshits is a Reader in Computing at Imperial College London's Department of Computing, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on computation theory, computer software, and privacy-preserving technologies in blockchain systems. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Stanford University, 2007 Research Interests: Livshits specializes in cryptographic protocols for decentralized systems, ZK-Rollups optimization, MEV analysis, and privacy-enhancing technologies. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in blockchain scalability and security. Recent Research Trends: His 2024-2025 work emphasizes ZK-proof systems (e.g., zk-bench), MEV mitigation strategies, and formal foundations for rollups. He also explores community-driven verification (CrowdProve) and governance mechanisms for DeFi. Affiliations: He is affiliated with the Centre for Cryptocurrency Research and Engineering, contributing to interdisciplinary blockchain research. Grants & Labs: While specific grants are not listed, his work suggests involvement in Imperial's distributed systems and blockchain initiatives.
