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Kathrin CresswellView profile

Professor

• Health Informatics
• Implementation Science
• Digital Health
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Kathrin Cresswell is a Professor of Digital Innovations in Health and Care at the University of Edinburgh's Usher Institute , within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. She is a social scientist with expertise in formative evaluations of digital health technologies, focusing on implementation science, patient safety, and sociotechnical systems. She has consulted for the World Health Organization, Harvard Medical School, and NHS England, and served as co-chair of the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) Evaluation Working Groups. Education : BSc in Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology, and PhD in Medical Informatics. Her research explores health information technology (e.g., electronic health records, AI, robotics), antimicrobial stewardship, cloud computing, and equitable digital transformation. She has led evaluations of the NHS Digital Academy, Global Digital Exemplar Programme, and electronic prescribing systems, emphasizing stakeholder alignment and organizational change. Her work has secured £56 million in grants and over 140 peer-reviewed publications. Recent research trends include AI-driven decision support systems, digital maturity assessments, and cloud technology in healthcare. She advocates for theory-informed evaluations to mitigate bias and improve resilience in health IT implementations. Scientific Awards : Yvonne Carter Award for Outstanding New Researcher; Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics; Member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland. She contributes to national and international policy through written evidence submissions to parliamentary committees and leadership in digital health curricula like Scotland's digital health leadership program. Her methodology combines qualitative, mixed-methods, and systematic reviews to address real-world healthcare challenges.

Chris BoydView profile

Associate Professor

• Gene Therapy
• Cystic Fibrosis Research
• Pulmonary Medicine
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Dr. Chris Boyd is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the University of Edinburgh's Institute of Genetics and Cancer, where he leads the Chris Boyd Research Group within the Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine. His work focuses on developing pulmonary gene therapy approaches to treat cystic fibrosis and other genetic diseases, with significant contributions to the UK CF Gene Therapy Consortium formed in 2001 by research groups in London, Oxford, and Edinburgh. Dr. Boyd's research program has two main fronts in cystic fibrosis gene therapy. In Wave 1, his team developed and tested a nonviral product (pGM169/GL67A) in a Phase IIb clinical trial that demonstrated the ability to arrest lung function decline. In Wave 2, he is developing a more efficient lentiviral vector (rSIV.F/HN) for delivering transgenes to the lung, with his group assessing safety and monitoring CFTR expression from transduced cells. His expertise spans translational medicine, gene therapy, synthetic biology, recombinant DNA technology, airway cell biology, immunohistochemistry, and genotoxicity. His publication record shows consistent progression from preclinical development through to human trials, with recent work (2022-2024) focusing on lentiviral approaches and biomarker development for monitoring disease progression. This reflects a maturing research program moving toward clinical application. Dr. Boyd collaborates extensively with researchers across the UK, including Dr. Gerry McLachlan and Dr. David Collie at the University of Edinburgh, Prof. Eric Alton and Prof. Jane Davies at Imperial College London, and colleagues at the University of Oxford and University of Bristol. His research is supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, Just Gene Therapy, and various charities.

Christina WagnerView profile

Researcher

• Data Privacy
• Consumer Behavior
• Information Systems
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Christina Wagner is a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Chair of Business Administration, specializing in Information Systems and Management, within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Augsburg. She has been affiliated with the university since 2019 and focuses on data privacy, consumer behavior, and interorganizational information sharing. Her research explores individual consumer behavior and psychological components such as attribution and perception of transparency, particularly regarding data sharing with third parties. Methodologically, she employs experimental methods, qualitative approaches, and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). She completed a research stay at Copenhagen Business School in 2022 and presented her work at the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) Doctoral Consortium. Her publications address themes like digital maturity models, privacy violations, and social media process modeling. Key awards include outstanding reviewer recognition at the Workshop on Information Security and Privacy (WISP) in 2021 and 2022, and participation in doctoral consortia at ICIS and the International Conference on Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI). She contributes to teaching through seminar advising and lecture assistance at both bachelor's and master's levels.

• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Parkinson's Disease
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Janelle Drouin-Ouellet is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Direct Neural Reprogramming for Neurodegenerative Disorders and is affiliated with the SNC – Neural Signaling and Circuiterie Group and CIRCA – Interdisciplinary Brain and Learning Research Center . PhD in Neurobiology from Université Laval Postdoctoral training at University of Cambridge and University of Lund Her research focuses on direct neuronal reprogramming of patient-derived dermal fibroblasts to model neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's. Key areas include: MicroRNA maturation targeting alpha-synuclein Sex differences in innate immune responses in Parkinson's Mitochondrial dysfunction in sporadic Parkinson's disease Conversion of fibroblasts into Schwann cells for nerve repair Role of PD-related proteins in T cell-mediated dopaminergic neuron death Microglial aging effects on dopamine neurons She leads or co-leads major funded projects including grants from: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson Canada Brain Canada Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) Drouin-Ouellet has supervised Master's students in projects related to human microglial aging models and Schwann cell reprogramming. Her work bridges pharmacology , neuroscience , and regenerative medicine .

• Forest Growth and Yield Modeling
• Forest Biometrics
• Pine Plantation Management
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Mingliang Wang serves as a Researcher at the Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC) within the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. His expertise centers on forest biometrics, with a specialization in growth and yield modeling for loblolly pine plantations across the southeastern United States, leveraging long-term experimental data to inform sustainable management practices. His research portfolio emphasizes: Forest Growth and Yield Modeling Pine Plantation Dynamics Forest Carbon Sequestration Silvicultural Treatment Impacts Stand Structure Analysis Statistical Biometrics He employs advanced regression techniques and longitudinal studies to quantify effects of thinning, fertilization, and site quality on plantation productivity. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on loblolly pine ecosystems, with dominant themes including carbon stock dynamics, thinning efficacy, and species performance comparisons. Methodologically, he integrates nonlinear mixed-effects models and long-term experimental designs to address critical gaps in plantation forestry science. Dr. Wang actively contributes to the Plantation Management Research Cooperative (PMRC), a collaborative hub advancing science-based solutions for sustainable forest management through partnerships between academia, industry, and government stakeholders.

Alison J ForheadView profile

Lecturer

• Endocrinology
• Fetal Development
• Physiology
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Dr. Alison J Forhead is a University Lecturer in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge and an active member of Cambridge Reproduction. Her work bridges experimental physiology and clinical reproductive science within the university's interdisciplinary research framework. Her research centers on fetal endocrine regulation, specifically examining hormone bioavailability (glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, leptin, insulin-like growth factors, renin-angiotensin system) and their synergistic roles in fetal growth, organ maturation, and preparation for birth. She investigates molecular mechanisms controlling cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal development alongside metabolic and nutritional pathways using diverse experimental models. Dr. Forhead's work provides critical insights into pathological conditions including prematurity, intrauterine growth restriction, and developmental origins of adult diseases, with direct implications for improving maternal-fetal health outcomes and clinical interventions in reproductive medicine.

• Software Engineering
• Information Security Management
• Enterprise Architecture
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Prof. Dr. Carsten Lucke is a faculty member at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen within the Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Data Processing (MND), specifically affiliated with the Department of Business Informatics . He serves as Head of the M.Sc. Business Informatics program, Chair of the Master's program committee, and Chair of the admissions committee. His primary research focuses on software engineering , enterprise architecture (with emphasis on TOGAF, NAF, ADMBw), and IT security . Research Interests: Software Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Knowledge Management in Software Projects, Enterprise Architecture Frameworks Expertise: Stakeholder-Oriented Enterprise Modeling, ERP System Integration, PHP-based Software Development His publications reflect systematic approaches to integrating security management with enterprise architecture and addressing architectural complexity in large-scale systems. While no scientific awards are documented in the provided texts, his contributions span multiple empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and practical implementations in software engineering.

Holger MüllerView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• E-Procurement
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Professor Holger Müller is a Professor for Business Administration, especially Supply Chain Management at the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig), where he has been teaching since 2013. He also serves as the Dean of Studies for the Master's program in Business Administration. His work focuses on the intersection of supply chain management, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices. Professor Müller earned his Diploma in Business Information Systems from Dresden University of Technology between 1992 and 1997. He completed his doctoral studies at the Bavarian Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, where he worked as a Research Assistant from 2001 to 2013. His dissertation received the Austrian eProcurement Award and the Science Prize of the Federal Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics in 2004. Professor Müller's research focuses on how digital transformation is reshaping procurement practices, with particular emphasis on sustainability, data analytics, and the integration of ESG criteria into procurement processes. His work investigates how emerging technologies can enhance supply chain resilience and efficiency, especially in the context of global disruptions like the pandemic. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating sustainability considerations with digital transformation in procurement. His publication record shows a progression from early work on e-procurement systems toward more complex topics involving sustainability, data analytics, and digital transformation in supply chains. Recent articles increasingly address the intersection of ESG criteria, digital tools, and sustainable procurement practices, reflecting the evolving priorities in the field. Professor Müller has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field: Austrian eProcurement Award for his dissertation (2004) Science Prize of the Federal Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (2004) Dr. Feldbausch Award from the Technical University of Dresden for his diploma thesis (1998) Professor Müller actively contributes to the academic and professional community through his leadership roles. He has served as Managing Director of the Center for Supply Management GmbH since 2004. Since 2010, he has been a member of the Saxony regional board of the Federal Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics. He has also served on the program committee of the scientific symposium "Supply Management" since 2015. His current research focuses on the Digital Transformation Cluster and Purchasing and Logistics Cluster, examining how digital technologies can drive innovation and sustainability in supply chain management. Professor Müller leads research initiatives within the Department of Production Management and Supply Chain Management at HTWK Leipzig. His work often involves collaboration with industry partners, as evidenced by his participation in events like "Companies Visiting HTWK Leipzig," which connects students with regional companies. He is particularly involved in research projects examining sustainability in supply chains, digital commerce, and the integration of ESG criteria into procurement processes.

Aharon Arik RagowskyView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems
• Business Value of Information Systems
• Strategic Information Systems
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Aharon Arik Ragowsky serves as Associate Professor of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, where he contributes to academic leadership through research on information systems value and strategic IT implementation. His role encompasses teaching graduate courses in information systems policy, project management, and ERP systems. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. from Tel-Aviv University (1992) Graduate degree from Tel-Aviv University (1987) Baccalaureate from Bar-Ilan University (1982) Ragowsky's research investigates the business value of information systems, strategic IT alignment, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, and trust mechanisms in digital environments. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with automotive and manufacturing industry applications, examining how organizational structures affect IT success metrics and user perceptions. Current teaching focuses on systems analysis, policy management, and project execution methodologies. Publication trends from 2005-2008 reveal concentrated exploration of ERP value measurement, strategic IT contributions, and e-commerce trust dynamics. Key thematic threads include cross-gender analysis of online trust, passive user participation in system assessment, and organizational activity mapping for ERP benefits quantification, predominantly published in top-tier journals like Journal of Management Information Systems and Communications of the ACM . Professional engagement includes active membership in the Association of Information Systems and the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science, with recent conference presentations addressing IT maturity models and ERP benefit optimization. Teaching responsibilities for Winter 2024 encompass ISM5900 (Project Management) and ISM6997 (Information Systems Policy and Management).

Kaveh AsiaeiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Intellectual Capital
• Sustainability Accounting
• Performance Measurement Systems
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Kaveh Asiaei is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Birmingham City University, joining in July 2024. With over a decade in higher education, he previously served as a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, where he received accolades as an award-winning educator for three consecutive years. His expertise spans interdisciplinary research in intellectual capital, sustainability accounting, and performance measurement systems, complemented by practical industry experience as an auditor for five years. Kaveh holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Malaya, an AACSB and AMBA-accredited institution ranked #60 globally by QS. Research Leadership: Supervised over 30 postgraduate students, focusing on intellectual capital , sustainability accounting , and performance measurement systems . Editorial Contributions: Editorial board member for Management Decision and reviewer for journals including British Accounting Review and Journal of Intellectual Capital . Recognition: Achieved outstanding teaching evaluations (scores above 4/5 for 20 semesters, with top scores: 4.93, 4.88, 4.87). His publications address critical areas such as green intellectual capital , environmental management accounting , and ESG pillars , often employing meta-analytical and machine learning frameworks. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications in corporate governance, fintech, and sustainable business strategies. Scientific Awards: Award-winning educator at Monash University (3 consecutive years)

Claudia LandiView profile

Associate Professor

• Proteomics
• Translational Biology
• Molecular Biology
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Claudia Landi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena. She currently teaches PROTEOMICS and TRANSLATIONAL BIOLOGY courses in the second-cycle degree (Laurea Magistrale) program in Biology for the 2025/2026 academic year. Her office hours are scheduled via email consultation. Research Focus: Dr. Landi's work spans proteomics, molecular biology, and translational research with applications in: Respiratory diseases (asthma, IPF, lung cancer) Reproductive biology (sperm/ovarian function, infertility biomarkers) Proteomic methodology development Multi-omics integration in extracellular vesicles Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2021-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on: Clinical proteomics for biomarker discovery in pulmonary and reproductive disorders Mechanistic studies of fibrosis and cancer resistance pathways Innovative sample preparation and analytical techniques Translational applications of extracellular vesicle research Collaborative Work: Research involves extensive national/international collaborations as evidenced by multi-author publications across European research institutions.

José María Guerrero RodríguezView profile

Professor

• Electronics
• Sensor Design
• Space Instrumentation
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José María Guerrero Rodríguez serves as a Professor in the Department of Automation, Electronics, Architecture and Computer Networks Engineering at the University of Cadiz, Spain. His research is anchored within the TIC138 Electronic and Electromagnetic Design group under the PAIDI Areas for Information and Communication Technologies, focusing on advanced instrumentation systems for space and industrial applications. He completed his doctorate at the University of Cadiz in 2009 with the thesis A contribution to reconfigurability in intelligent instrumentation based on sensors and programmable devices , supervised by Dr. Diego Gómez Vela. His educational background forms the foundation for his expertise in sensor reconfigurability and programmable device integration. Guerrero Rodríguez's research spans Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Space Instrumentation, with significant contributions in magnetic measurement subsystems for CubeSats, low-frequency noise reduction in orbital environments, and neuromorphic sensor design. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic modeling with practical embedded implementations, particularly in spiking neuron-based movement classification and optical flow algorithms for real-time tracking. Educational innovation is a secondary focus, evidenced by flipped classroom methodologies in analog electronics instruction. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Space instrumentation for CubeSats emphasizing magnetic field measurement accuracy, (2) Novel sensor architectures using asynchronous vision and spiking neurons for flame detection and movement tracking, and (3) Educational technology integration in engineering pedagogy. These areas demonstrate consistent progression from fundamental sensor design to in-orbit validation. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. While the source references thesis supervision and funding sections, specific student names, grant details, or advising methodologies remain undisclosed. His research direction suggests ongoing collaboration with space technology initiatives, particularly in low-technology-readiness-level subsystem validation. Guerrero Rodríguez operates within the TIC138 research group, which specializes in electronic and electromagnetic design for aerospace applications. The group's work centers on advancing the technological maturity of measurement systems through CubeSat platforms, with recent focus on in-orbit demonstrators for magnetic field characterization in low-Earth orbit environments.

Florent GinhouxView profile

Researcher

• Myeloid Cell Biology
• Cancer Immunology
• Tumor Microenvironment
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Florent Ginhoux is a Researcher at Gustave Roussy 's Tumor Immunology and Cancer Immunotherapy Program (U1015). He leads the Florent Ginhoux Laboratory (ginhouxlab.com), focusing on myeloid cell biology in cancer progression and immunotherapy development. His team integrates spatial transcriptomics (Visium HD, Xenium), single-cell RNA sequencing , and MACSIMA spatial proteomics to dissect tumor-immune interactions. His research spans pediatric oncology (brain tumors, neuroblastomas, sarcomas) and adult cancers (pancreatic, head/neck carcinomas). Key projects include Developing iPSC-derived macrophages for patient-specific tumor modeling Characterizing TREM2+ multinucleated macrophages as prognostic indicators Creating MoMac-VERSE and DC-VERSE compendiums for cross-tissue myeloid cell analysis His lab collaborates with pediatric oncologists and bioinformaticians on projects funded by 2024 Fight-Kid Cancer grant ( MiMiC-Kids ) 2024 ANR Excellence Chair ( MATCH ) 2024 Horizon HIT-GLIO grant 2021 INCa PEDIAHRG High-Risk/High-Gain program

Róbert GábrielView profile

Professor

• Retinal Neurochemistry
• Neuroprotection
• Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dr. Róbert Gábriel, a University Professor and Institute Director at the Institute of Biology, specializes in Neurobiology with a focus on retinal development, neurochemistry, and metabolic retinal disorders. His work spans techniques like enzyme histochemistry, in situ hybridization, and electrophysiology. Key Research Areas: Retinal neuroprotection in diabetic/hypertensive retinopathy Mechanisms of PACAP (pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide) in retinal health MiRNA regulation during retinal development Peptide homeostasis and oxidative stress in degenerative diseases Microanatomy of retinal circuits and circadian rhythms Recent publications highlight therapeutic applications of PARP inhibitors, PACAP variants, and multi-target drugs in retinal degeneration models. His work bridges basic science and translational approaches for neuroprotective therapies.

Spencer SzczesnyView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomechanics
• Mechanobiology
• Tissue Engineering
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Spencer Szczesny serves as Associate Professor in both the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Pennsylvania State University, where he leads the Multiscale Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Lab. His research bridges engineering and clinical orthopaedics to investigate tendon pathology, repair mechanisms, and biomaterial design through interdisciplinary approaches. His academic credentials include: PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania (2015) MS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005) BS from University of Pennsylvania (2003) Dr. Szczesny's research centers on tendon multiscale mechanics and mechanobiology, examining how mechanical forces influence tissue remodeling in degeneration, repair, and development. His lab integrates multiscale mechanical testing, computational modeling, cell/tissue culture, and biomaterial fabrication to identify pathological mechanisms and develop novel therapeutics. This work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being through advancements in musculoskeletal treatments. Recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in tendon/ligament biomechanics, with emphasis on cyclic loading effects across biological scales—from embryonic development to clinical ACL reconstructions. Key trends include sex-specific mechanoresponses, oxygen regulation in tissue culture, and structural determinants of multiscale mechanics, reflecting his lab's focus on translating fundamental mechanobiology into clinical applications. His active research portfolio includes five major grants: NSF CAREER award (2022-2027) on tendon cell mechanobiology in native tissue environments US-Ireland R&D Partnership (2022-2026) for engineering load-bearing soft tissues U.S. Army project (2021-present) identifying mechanobiological deficits in allograft ACL reconstructions Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs project (2020-present) on same topic National Institute of Arthritis grant (2022-2023) on gene expression-tissue strain colocalization The Multiscale Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Lab maintains cross-disciplinary collaborations spanning engineering, developmental biology, and orthopaedic surgery, with recent work highlighted by 6 news outlets and generating significant social media engagement among researchers.