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Hung Viet NguyenView profile

Research Fellow

• Quantum Communications
• Cooperative Communications
• Channel Coding
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Hung Viet Nguyen is a Research Fellow at the 5G Innovation Centre, University of Surrey, UK, within the Institute for Communication Systems. He holds a PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Southampton (2013), an MEng in Telecommunications from Asian Institute of Technology (2002), and a BEng in Electronics & Telecommunications from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (1999). His research focuses on quantum communications, including quantum error correction, quantum algorithms, and quantum key distribution (QKD), alongside classical domains like cooperative communications, channel coding, and network coding. He has contributed to EU-funded projects such as CONCERTO and OPTIMIX, and his work bridges quantum and classical information systems. Key research areas include: - Quantum error correction codes and topological codes (e.g., surface codes, color codes) - Quantum network coding and quantum channel capacities - Network-coding aided cooperative communications - Applications in 5G-NR and future wireless systems Publications highlight advancements in QKD protocols over free-space optics, quantum turbo codes for memory channels, and quantum-assisted routing optimization. His work on classical-to-quantum coding isomers and Pareto-optimal routing algorithms underscores interdisciplinary innovation. Nguyen’s contributions also extend to MIMO systems, antenna optimization, and energy-efficient ad hoc networks. Labs/Teams: Active member of the 5G Innovation Centre and collaborator with the School of Electronics & Computer Science, University of Southampton.

Robin GersterView profile

Adjunct Professor

• War Literature
• Travel Literature
• Japanese Cultural Studies
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Robin Gerster is an Adjunct Professor in Literary Studies at Monash University, specializing in war literature, travel writing, and Australian cultural relationships with Asia and nuclear histories. His research focuses on representations of Japan, nuclear cultures, and the intersection of photography with historical narratives. He has authored influential books such as Big-noting: The Heroic Theme in Australian War Writing (Age Book of the Year) and Travels in Atomic Sunshine: Australia and the Occupation of Japan (NSW Premier's Prize for Australian History). Gerster served as Chair of Australian Studies at the University of Tokyo and has led major research projects funded by the Australian Research Council, including studies on Australia-Japan photographic connections and Australian responses to nuclear warfare. His recent work explores atomic culture in Hiroshima and Here , examining the enduring impact of nuclear anxieties on Australian identity. Research Projects: Lead investigator on Pacific Exposures: Australian and Japanese Photographic Connections Since the Late Nineteenth Century (2014–2018) Primary investigator for Hiroshima and Here: A Cultural History of Australian Responses to Nuclear War (2010–2016) Directed studies on Australia's occupation of Japan, including Six Inch Rule: A Cultural Study of the Australian Occupation of Japan, 1946–1952 (2005–2009) Awards: Age Book of the Year for Big-noting NSW Premier's Prize for Australian History for Travels in Atomic Sunshine Gerster's work bridges literary analysis, historical scholarship, and cultural studies, with a focus on reinterpreting Australia's engagement with Asia and nuclear histories through interdisciplinary lenses.

Davide MaiorcaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Malware Detection
• Adversarial Machine Learning
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Davide Maiorca is a Senior Assistant Professor (RTD-B) of Computer Engineering at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He leads research in cybersecurity, specializing in malware detection, adversarial machine learning, and digital forensics. His work focuses on analyzing X86 and Android malware, malicious documents (e.g., PDF, Office files), and the robustness of AI-driven security tools. He holds a Master of Science in Electronic Engineering (2012, 110/110 cum laude) and a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (2016), both from the University of Cagliari. Since 2012, he has been a core member of the PRALab (Pattern Recognition and Applications Laboratory), contributing to open-source tools like Oblivion for macro-based malware analysis and PowerDrive for PowerShell malware deobfuscation. His research emphasizes cybersecurity challenges in mobile and embedded systems, including Android stegomalware, HTTP/3 vulnerabilities, and IoT security. He has over 25 publications in top-tier conferences and journals, addressing topics like adversarial ML evasion, malware dataset quality, and cross-site scripting detection tools. Awards: National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as Associate Professor (ING-INF/05) in 2021. Professional Affiliations: IEEE, ACM, INSTICC, AIxIA, and CVPL. Dr. Maiorca’s work bridges theoretical research and practical applications, with a focus on improving malware detection robustness and addressing emerging threats in AI-driven cybersecurity systems.

Erika HirugamiView profile

Lecturer

• Aesthetics of Undocumentedness
• Undocreative Labor
• Latinx Labor Politics
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Erika Hirugami is a Lecturer at UCLA’s Chicano Studies Department and a doctoral candidate, bridging aesthetics with immigration policy advocacy. She is founder/CEO of CuratorLove, co-founder of UNDOC+Collective, and ED of AHSC. Her research focuses on the aesthetics of undocumentedness, labor politics, and institutional accountability in art systems. Education: BAs in Art History, Chicano Studies, Mexican Studies (UCLA); MA in Chicanx Studies (UCLA); MAAB from Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Her work critiques necropolitical structures in Mexican aesthetics and develops emancipatory policies for undocumented artists. Curatorial projects span global institutions, emphasizing community-driven practices. Awards include the CCI Catalyst Award and NALAC Fellowship. Courses taught include 'Aesthetics of Undocumentedness' and 'Latinx Immigration (Art) Policy.' Grants: Getty/Kress Fellowships, Graduate Council Diversity Fellowship. Leadership: Arts for LA Fellow, NALAC NLI Fellow. Labs/Teams: Active in UNDOC+Collective, AHSC, and curatorial networks advocating for Latinx art equity.

Mike HannisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Environmental Ethics
• Political Philosophy of Sustainability
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Dr. Mike Hannis is a Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Politics, and Environment at Bath Spa University's School of Writing, Publishing, and the Humanities. He holds a PhD from Keele University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work bridges philosophy, politics, and environmental studies, focusing on sustainability, ecological ethics, and interdisciplinary research. Education : PhD in Philosophy, Keele University MA in Philosophy, Lancaster University BA in Philosophy, University of East Anglia Research Interests : His research explores environmental ethics, political philosophy of sustainability, and the intersections of ecology with human flourishing. Key themes include biodiversity conservation, indigenous knowledge systems, and critiques of development paradigms. He has led projects like 'Future Pasts' (2014–2019), examining Namibian landscapes and sustainability narratives. Teaching : He leads Bath Spa's MA in Environmental Humanities, teaching modules such as Environmental Ethics and Philosophy, Sustainability Management, and interdisciplinary research methods. At undergraduate levels, he teaches Environmental Politics and Political Ideologies. Key Contributions : Published works include Freedom and Environment (2015) and co-edited volumes on Namibian environmental humanities. Led exhibitions like 'Future Pasts: Landscape, Memory and Music in West Namibia' (2019). Contributed to policy discussions on biodiversity offsetting and radioactive waste ethics. Grants & Awards : AHRC-funded 'Future Pasts' project (2014–2019). Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Labs & Collaborations : He is affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Humanities at Bath Spa University and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on global environmental challenges.

Todd MowryView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Systems
• Databases
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Todd Mowry is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the School of Computer Science. His research focuses on enhancing microprocessor-based system performance through parallelism exploitation, including single-chip multiprocessing and latency mitigation strategies. He leads initiatives like the STAMPede project, addressing challenges in compiler-driven parallelization and hardware-software co-design. His work spans computer architecture, systems, and databases, with a strong emphasis on compiler optimization, memory management, and scalable computing. Mowry has advised students including Sam Arch, Patrick Coppock, Hongyi Jin, Ruihang Lai, and Eliot Solomon. He teaches advanced courses such as 15745 (Fall 2025) and 15418 (Spring 2025), contributing to graduate-level education in computer systems. Recent research highlights include innovations in machine learning optimization (e.g., Relax framework), efficient LLM microservices, and architectural solutions for thread-safe metadata management. His publications address topics like UDF optimization, auto-batching in neural networks, and energy-minimal dataflow systems. Mowry's projects often involve collaboration across academic and industrial partners, driving advancements in both theoretical and applied computer systems. He has contributed to frameworks like CORA for tensor compilation and NVOverlay for non-volatile memory systems, emphasizing practical scalability and efficiency.

Larry RudolphView profile

Research Professor

• Mobile Computing
• Pervasive Computing
• Computer Networks
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Larry Rudolph is a Research Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He holds the role of Principal Research Scientist and has been a key contributor to projects like the Oxygen Research Group and the Computational Structures Group (CSG). His academic journey includes roles as a Full Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto. Rudolph specializes in pervasive computing, mobile systems, and virtualization, with notable contributions to Bluetooth technology and location-aware computing. He has advised numerous students and pioneered courses such as MIT's 6.883 Pervasive Human-Centric & Mobile Computing. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Courant Institute, NYU (1977-1981) Postdoc in Computer Science, University of Toronto (1981-1982) Research Faculty, Carnegie-Mellon University (1982-1986) Full Professor, Hebrew University (1986-1997) Research Interests include mobile device virtualization, privacy in pervasive systems, and adaptive algorithms for personal data management. He co-founded Redigi, a marketplace for digital music resale, and led VMware's Mobile Virtualization Project. His work emphasizes experimental approaches to computer science, integrating hardware and software innovations. Notable Projects: Bluetooth Essentials for Programmers (book, 2007) Oxygen Research Group (2000-2005) Virtualization and pervasive computing systems Advising and Collaborations: Guided over 15 students to completion of Master’s and PhD theses Co-organizer of DOE Supercomputer Valuation and Workshop on Job Scheduling Contributions to CSAIL and NECSI (New England Complex Systems Institute) Labs/Teams: Active in CSAIL's Pervasive Computing initiatives and Oxygen sub-projects. Current focus includes mobile phone security, privacy-aware systems, and adaptive learning frameworks for personal data tagging.

Valeria BertaccoView profile

Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Hardware Security
• Reliability Engineering
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Valeria Bertacco is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan, where she has been since 2003. She also serves as Vice Provost for Engaged Learning, overseeing international partnerships and co-curricular programs. She holds an adjunct professorship at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Ethiopia. Her research focuses on computer design, reliability, hardware security, and specialized architectures for future applications like AI. Education: M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (1998, 2003), and a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Padova, Italy (1995, summa cum laude). Research Interests: Sustainable silicon systems, energy-efficient computing, hardware security with privacy guarantees, specialized accelerators for graph analytics and AI, and post-silicon validation methodologies. She directs the Applications Driving Architectures (ADA) Research Center, a multi-institutional effort supported by semiconductor consortia. Awards: IEEE Fellow, ACM Distinguished Scientist, NSF CAREER Award, IEEE CEDA Early Career Award, and multiple university service awards. Labs & Teams: Leads the ADA Center and the Bertacco Lab, which develop tools like CrashTest, FunSAT, and benchmark suites like DyGraph and MilSpec. Collaborates internationally, including with African academic institutions. Teaching: Courses in computer organization, logic design, and correctness for embedded systems. Supervises over 130 students across 10 institutions through ADA. Grants & Partnerships: Funds include SRC consortium support. Oversees U-M’s international initiatives, making it a leader in student global engagement.

Kate FlahertyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Shakespeare Studies
• Theatre History
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Kate Flaherty is a Senior Lecturer in English and Drama at The Australian National University's School of Literature, Languages & Linguistics. She specializes in the historical and cultural analysis of theatre, with a focus on Shakespearean performances in colonial and modern contexts. Her research explores how drama intersects with public culture through themes like touring, political conflict, and education. Flaherty holds a PhD in English from the University of Sydney, an MA in Theatre Studies from the University of Leeds, and a BA Hons in English from the University of Sydney. Her work investigates 19th and early 20th-century theatre, including studies on theatrical touring, suffrage movements, and the role of performance in shaping national identity. Her notable publications include Ours As We Play It: Australia Plays Shakespeare (2011) and co-edited volumes like Touring Performance and Global Exchange 1850-1960: Making Tracks (2021). Current projects include Moving Women: The Touring Actress and the Politics of Modernity , examining gendered aspects of theatrical mobility. Flaherty’s research trends emphasize transnational theatre networks, the socio-political impact of performances, and the evolution of Shakespearean reception in diverse cultural contexts. She has supervised research students and contributed to scholarly discussions on topics ranging from colonial theatre riots to contemporary educational practices in drama. Her work is supported by grants including a 2019 ANU project on theatrical touring in the 19th century. Flaherty actively engages in public discourse, such as her 2018 interview on Shakespeare’s enduring relevance.

Lisa CodyView profile

Professor

• European History
• Gender and Sexuality
• Legal History
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Lisa Cody is a Professor of History at Claremont McKenna College, specializing in European cultural and social history. She holds dual fellowships with the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Her research focuses on 18th-century Britain, gender, reproduction, and legal history, with notable works including Birthing the Nation and an upcoming book Sex and Sensibility . Professor Cody has served as vice president of the Pacific Coast Conference on British Studies and contributed to California’s judicial evaluation processes. She earned her A.B. from Harvard University and M.A./Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. Her research interests span legal and medical histories, gender studies, and visual/ literary culture. Major publications include groundbreaking articles on marital rape, Poor Law reforms, and 18th-century childbirth practices, which have received prestigious awards such as the James Clifford Prize. She also engages in editorial roles and scholarly advocacy, reflecting her commitment to advancing historical scholarship. Her teaching covers British and European history from 1500–1945, with specialized courses on Jane Austen’s Britain, Enlightenment thought, and gender in pre-modern Europe. Recent work explores demographic narratives and the intersection of science with cultural practices, as seen in her contributions to Histories of Science: Natural Philosophy in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World (2025).

Ivan RoddenView profile

Associate Professor

• Creative Writing
• African American Drama
• Performance Theory
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Ivan Rodden is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Christopher Newport University. His teaching focuses on creative writing disciplines including playwriting, fiction writing, and African American drama. He holds a Ph.D. and MA in English from the University of Illinois and a BA in Literature from Wheaton College. His research explores performance theory, creative writing pedagogy, and cultural representation. Rodden's creative work as Ivan Faute has been produced internationally, with plays staged in New York, London, and Denmark. Notable works include The Dog Show , Lost Sock Laundry , and On Arriving , which address themes like identity, displacement, and familial conflict. He has received grants such as the Konvent Writing Residency and awards including the Chicago City Lit Art of Adaptation Festival win. Rodden has presented at conferences like AWP and PCA/ACA, and his plays often blend satire with profound social commentary. Upcoming projects include The Wonderful Cure at London's Camden Fringe. His creative and academic work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to storytelling and community-building through theater.

Dmitry EvtyushkinView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Systems Security
• Microarchitecture Security
• Side-Channel Attacks
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Dmitry Evtyushkin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at William & Mary. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Binghamton University, advised by Prof. Dmitry Ponomarev (Binghamton) and Prof. Nael Abu-Ghazaleh (UC Riverside). His research focuses on microarchitecture security, including side/covert channels, isolated execution mechanisms, and secure hardware design. He is particularly known for pioneering work on 'microarchitectural weird machines' to explore hidden CPU vulnerabilities and developing defenses against branch predictor exploits. His research is supported by grants such as the NSF CAREER Award (2022), Coastal Virginia Center for Cyber Innovation (2022), and Intel Side Channel Academic Programme (2018-21). Current projects include secure branch predictor designs, mitigating transient execution attacks, and uncovering novel vulnerabilities in CPU interconnects and memory controllers. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Binghamton University Grants: NSF CAREER, NSF CRII, Intel SCAP, Qualcomm gifts Labs/Teams: Research group at William & Mary focusing on hardware security His work bridges microarchitecture and cybersecurity, aiming to enhance system security without compromising performance.

Polina ManolovaView profile

Research Fellow

• Critical Migration Studies
• Labour Studies
• Urban Studies
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Polina Manolova is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Institute of East Asian Studies and Institute of Sociology. Her research focuses on critical migration studies, labour studies, urban ethnography, and postsocialist/postcolonial contexts. She holds a PhD in Anthropology of Eastern Europe from the University of Birmingham (2017). Education: BA Political Science (University of Plovdiv, 2009), MA Social Policy (University of York, 2011), PhD in Anthropology (University of Birmingham, 2017). Her work examines intra-EU mobility regimes, racial capitalism's impact on migration, and urban underdevelopment through comparative studies in Kyrgyzstan and Bulgaria. She has conducted fieldwork on migrant labor exploitation in German urban zones, focusing on precarious working conditions and spatial governance. Recent projects include investigations into discrimination experiences of East European migrants in German cities (University of Tübingen, 2021-2023) and the political implications of socialist legacies (Routledge publication, 2023). Her articles address themes like precarious labor chains, colonial continuities in Eastern Europe, and migrant self-organization strategies in underserved urban areas. Key affiliations include the Migration and Diversity Chair at Tübingen University and collaborative projects with the Institute for Work and Qualification. She actively participates in academic networks like the Global Urbanities Research Network and SFB Threatened Order research consortium.

Eric HaasView profile

Professor

• Educational Leadership
• Policy Change in Education
• English Learners' Legal Rights
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Eric Haas, J.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Director of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice Program at California State University, East Bay. He holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame (B.S. in Electrical Engineering), The Catholic University of America (J.D.), and Arizona State University (MEd and Ph.D.). With nearly 30 years in education, Haas has served as a teacher, principal, researcher at WestEd, and faculty member at six universities. His research focuses on legal rights of English learners, school reform, and policy change influenced by unconscious mental models. Notable projects include leading evaluations for the IES WRITE program and Lindsay USD’s Race to the Top grant. He is completing a book on best practices for educating English learners with learning disabilities. Haas’s work emphasizes systemic equity, advocating for policies addressing economic exploitation and human dignity in education. His grants include IES-funded evaluations, and he has published in journals like Educational Administration Quarterly and the American Educational Research Journal. Through his directorship, Haas oversees a doctoral program prioritizing social justice, reflecting his commitment to transforming educational leadership in polarized contexts.

David GordonView profile

Professor

• Central African History
• Colonialism
• Environmental History
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David M. Gordon is the Roger Howell, Jr. Professor of History at Bowdoin College. His expertise centers on southern and central African history, with a focus on colonialism, environmental cultures, spiritual agency, and humanitarianism. He has authored and edited multiple books, including Invisible Agents: Spirits in a Central African History (2012) and Nachituti’s Gift (2006), which was a Herskovits Award finalist. His current work explores indigenous historiography through oral traditions and art. He teaches courses on African colonial history and the Afro-Portuguese Atlantic World.