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Le GuanView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Security
• Embedded Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Le Guan is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing, University of Georgia. His research focuses on embedded systems security, IoT security, and software engineering. He holds a PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a BEng from the University of Science and Technology of China. His work includes groundbreaking contributions to firmware security, hardware-assisted defense mechanisms, and vulnerability detection in cyber-physical systems. Education: PhD in Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015) BEng in Computer Science, University of Science and Technology of China (2009) Research Interests: Embedded Systems Security Firmware Integrity and Analysis Cyber-Physical System Defense Hardware-Software Co-Security Automated Vulnerability Detection Recent Research Trends: Recent articles highlight innovations in firmware emulation, hybrid fuzzing for IoT devices, and hardware-assisted security mechanisms for microcontrollers. His work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations for real-world embedded systems. Awards: NSF Career Award (2023) Student Career Success Influencer Award (2022) Grants and Collaborations: Co-PI on the 2023 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant on Deep Fakes. His NSF Career Award supports research into data protection in embedded systems. Collaborates widely with industry and academia on firmware security and automotive systems.

Marta KołaczView profile

Lecturer

• Design History
• Architectural History
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
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Marta Kołacz is a Lecturer in the Department of Art History and Theory at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, specializing in design history and architectural heritage. She teaches courses on design history, theory, criticism, and semantics within the Faculty of Architecture and Design. Her work focuses on preserving and interpreting Polish design and architecture from the mid-20th century, particularly addressing overlooked post-war contexts. Education: Bachelor's in Protection of Cultural Property, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (2008) Postgraduate studies in Public Relations, Gdańsk University of Technology (2008) Research interests include: Polish design history (1945–1989) Material culture and obsolescence Modernist architecture preservation Design's social and political dimensions Curatorial work includes exhibitions like Don't Forget About Me (2010) and Breakthrough: Architecture in Poland after 1989 (2015), emphasizing forgotten narratives. She co-founded the TORMIAR Festival of Architecture and Design and advises the DESK Design Collective research group. Her scholarship explores how design objects reflect societal values and historical eras. Awards: Recipient of the MKiDN Young Poland scholarship (2008). Advising: Mentor for DESK Design Collective. Grants: Research focuses on post-war interior preservation challenges, such as the destroyed Aula UMK interior by Lech Kłosiewicza. Labs/Teams: Curator at the Centre for Contemporary Art Znaki Czasu in Toruń, leading projects like PRZEprojekt for emerging artists (2011–2014).

Ruth ColkerView profile

Academic

• Constitutional Law
• Disability Discrimination
• Civil Rights
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Ruth Colker is a Distinguished University Professor and Heck Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law at The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. She holds a B.A. in Social Studies (cum laude) and J.D. from Harvard University. A leading scholar in constitutional law and disability discrimination, her work includes over 90 law review articles and 12 books, with two Supreme Court citations. She previously served as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, earning awards for performance. Her research focuses on disability rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and feminist legal theory. Colker’s classroom innovations include student-led accessibility studies impacting Ohio State’s policies. She has received prestigious awards, including the Distinguished University Professor title (Ohio State’s highest honor), and serves on the ACLU’s national board. Beyond academia, she is an avid runner along the Scioto River. Recent publications explore topics like affirmative action hypocrisy, religious domination in law, and disability law critiques. Her advocacy extends to universal design in education and combating systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups.

Anne Marie McAlindenView profile

Professor

• Sexual offending against children
• Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)
• Digital age abuse
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Professor Anne Marie McAlinden is a leading academic in Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Law, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-legal responses to sexual offending against children, including desistance, restorative justice, and historical institutional abuse. She has advised governments, testified before international bodies, and authored influential policy reports. Her work examines intersections between law, culture, and societal values, with projects on grooming, peer-to-peer abuse, and digital-era challenges. She has supervised over 8 PhD students, many of whom now hold academic and professional roles in criminal justice sectors. Notable contributions include: Editorial roles at The Journal of Sexual Aggression, Contemporary Justice Review, and The Prison Service Journal Consultancy for Northern Ireland’s Department of Justice on public attitudes and offender reintegration Invitations as an expert to the Australian Royal Commission and NOTA Conferences Media engagement with The New York Times, The Economist, and ABC Radio Current research emphasizes innovative justice responses to non-recent institutional abuse, blending restorative, transitional, and transformative approaches. She advocates for victim-centric frameworks that address historical injustices while fostering societal accountability. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice.

Greg HollinView profile

Lecturer

• Medical Sociology
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Neurosciences
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Profile Greg Hollin is a Wellcome Trust Research Fellow and Lecturer in Social Theory at the University of Sheffield’s School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. He holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham (2013) and has held prestigious fellowships including the Mildred Blaxter Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2014) and a Wellcome Trust Strategic Support Fund Fellowship (2016). His research bridges Medical Sociology and Science and Technology Studies (STS), focusing on the societal impacts of neuroscientific and psychological disciplines. Central themes include autism as a 'social disorder,' concussion’s relationship to neurodegenerative diseases, and more-than-human sociological frameworks involving animals and environments. Education Bachelor’s and Master’s in Psychology, University of Birmingham PhD in Sociology, University of Nottingham (2010-2013) Research Interests Hollin’s work interrogates how biomedical technologies and discourses shape societal understandings of conditions like autism and traumatic brain injury. Key projects include Hard Knock Life: Negotiating Concussion and Dementia in Sport (2018-2022) and current investigations into environmental influences on neurodegenerative diseases. His STS approach incorporates non-human actors, such as laboratory beagles and bed bugs, into sociological analysis. Grants & Awards Wellcome Trust University Award (£319,970, 2022-2027) Wellcome Trust Research Fellowship (£187,063, 2018-2022) Co-investigator: Caring for former athletes with neurological disorders (2023-2024) Teaching & Supervision Convenes the undergraduate module Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine . Supervises PhD topics in medical sociology, STS, and interdisciplinary approaches to mental health. Past students explored cognitive enhancement drugs and queer theory in autism studies. Professional Affiliations Co-lead of the STeMiS research theme (Science, Technology, and Medicine in Society) Member of Sheffield Animal Studies Research Centre (ShARC) Steering group member of Science and Technology Studies in the Midlands and North (STSMN)

• Pollinators
• Ecotoxicology
• Insect Physiology
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Adrian Fisher is an Assistant Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, specializing in environmental stressors impacting insect pollinators. His research focuses on agricultural pesticides, climate change, and fungicide effects on pollinator health. He is affiliated with the Social Insect Research Group and advocates for solutions-based research to enhance pollinator protection and food security. Education: PhD in an unspecified field from Texas A&M University Research Interests: Focused on pollinator conservation through ecotoxicological studies, insect physiology, and animal behavior. Key areas include pesticide toxicity, climate impacts, and fungicide exposure mechanisms in honey bees (Apis mellifera). Research Trends: Publications emphasize fungicide effects across multiple life stages of honey bees, including impacts on queen reproduction, worker survival, and colony health. Studies combine laboratory and field approaches to assess delayed lethality, olfactory learning impairments, and physiological changes. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Teaching & Advising: Has taught courses in animal physiology (BIO 360/361) and supervised honors theses/directed studies (BIO 492/493). No advisees listed in the text. Labs/Teams: Member of the Social Insect Research Group, focusing on collective behavior and environmental stressors in social insects.

Hanneke RonnesView profile

Professor

• Historical Architecture
• Cultural Heritage
• Historical Preservation
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Prof. Hanneke Ronnes holds the endowed chair in 'Historical Country Estates and Manors' at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on the cultural history and musealization of castles, country estates, and historical architecture, with a specialization in demolition studies. She earned her PhD in Archaeology from University College Dublin (2005), alongside masters degrees in History, Cultural Anthropology, and Archaeology from the University of Amsterdam and UCD. Ronnes serves as chief editor of the peer-reviewed journal Virtus and sits on the advisory board of Explorations in Renaissance Culture . Her work explores themes such as elite spatial practices, historical memory, and the transformation of architectural heritage. Notable contributions include studies on William III's architectural legacy and the proto-museum role of early modern estates. She actively participates in heritage policy discussions and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes since 2000. Education: PhD Archaeology (2005), MA History (1998), MA Cultural Anthropology (1999), MA Archaeology (2000) Editorial Roles: Editor-in-chief Virtus , Advisory Board Explorations in Renaissance Culture Her research bridges archaeology, history, and cultural studies, addressing topics like Dutch country house historiography, early modern travel accounts, and the reception of historical landscapes. Current projects investigate memory practices in heritage sites and the socio-political dimensions of architectural preservation.

• Neuroscience
• Memory
• Emotional Development
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Bénédicte AMILHON is a Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine , Department of Neurosciences. Her research focuses on neural circuits linking emotional behavior and memory, particularly the interaction between emotions and memory formation via raphe-hippocampal pathways. She combines electrophysiology, optogenetics, and calcium imaging to study serotonergic modulation of hippocampal rhythms and anxiety. Education: PhD in Neuroscience (Université Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI, 2009) Postdoctoral training at McGill University (2009-2017) Affiliations: Membre du Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine Research grants from FRQS, NARSAD, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Her work has uncovered roles for serotonergic inputs in anxiety modulation and hippocampal theta rhythms. Key awards include the FRQS Junior 1 and NARSAD Young Investigator Award. She teaches courses in cellular/molecular neuroscience and supervises students in master's and doctoral programs. Current projects investigate neural circuits linking emotion and memory, including grants on raphe-hippocampus pathways (2020-2027) and curved electrode technologies for brain recordings (2023-2026). Labs/Teams: Amilhon Lab (specializing in optogenetics and circuit dissection) Part of the Azrieli Centre's interdisciplinary teams Grants: CIHR Project Grant (2018-2027) FRQS Junior 2 Award (2023-2026)

Edlira DushkuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT) Security
• Remote Attestation
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Edlira Dushku is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, Aalborg University (Denmark), affiliated with the Cyber Security Group. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Sapienza University of Rome and has held postdoctoral positions at DTU Compute, Denmark. Her research focuses on IoT Security, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Fog Computing, particularly in remote attestation and hardware security. Education: 2023: University Pedagogical Programme, Aalborg University 2016–2020: PhD in Computer Science, Sapienza University of Rome 2013: MSc in Computer Science, University of Tirana 2010: BSc in Computer Science, University of Tirana Research Interests: Dr. Dushku specializes in securing IoT devices and distributed systems through remote attestation, blockchain applications, and machine learning-based security. She explores challenges in fog computing, PUF protection, and adversarial defense mechanisms. Her work emphasizes trust management and public verifiability in IoT ecosystems. Teaching: She teaches courses like Security in IoT and Cloud Architectures (MSc) and Computer System Security (BSc) at Aalborg University. Previously, she was an academic supervisor for students with special needs at DTU. Grants & Projects: Coordinator of the EUopStart proposal for MSCA (2024) Guest editor for MDPI Sensors Special Issue on IoT Security Program chairs for multiple conferences (e.g., FMEC 2021) Lab & Collaborations: Collaborates with industry partners like Terma and Develco Products, focusing on applied IoT security solutions. Her work bridges academia and industry through co-supervised theses and real-world system implementations.

• Sociolinguistics
• Sociophonetics
• Finnish Dialects
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Liisa Mustanoja is a Senior University Lecturer at Tampere University's Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, within the Department of Language Studies. She leads the Languages Unit and directs the Doctoral Programme in Language Studies (DPLA). Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, sociophonetics, Finnish dialects, and historical language change, particularly analyzing wartime letters and affective speech. She heads the Plural research center and collaborates on projects like Tunteiden Tampere (Kone Foundation grant 2024–2027) and the Sulka corpus initiative. Her academic career includes a PhD in Language Studies and a Docent title. She has held leadership roles in ethics committees and networks like Langnet. She has received teaching awards (2021) and contributed over 38 publications since 2003, focusing on Finnish language variation, speech corpus development, and sociolinguistic methodology. Key grants: Kone Foundation grants for Sulka (2023–2026), Kippo (2017–2022), and Tunteiden Tampere (2024–2027) Research groups: Sumu (Sulka), Plural (Languages and Cultures) Her work bridges human-machine interaction in language, emphasizing ethical communication and inclusivity. Recent projects explore affective speech processing and language policy innovations like the 'Data Protection Passport' concept.

Michael G. Dwyer, IIIView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroimaging biomarkers
• Quantitative neuroimaging
• Deep learning for MRI analysis
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Michael G. Dwyer, III, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Informatics at the University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He serves as the Director of the Neuroinformatics Development Lab at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, where his work focuses on advancing quantitative neuroimaging techniques to better understand neurological diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis (MS). Education: PhD, University of Bradford (2013) MS, Computer Science, Nova Southeastern University (2011) BS, Information Technology, Excelsior College (2009) Fellowship, NIH/NLM Research Training in Biomedical Informatics, University at Buffalo (2018) Research Interests: Dr. Dwyer's research expertise lies in developing and applying quantitative image analysis methods to neuroimaging data, aiming to improve the characterization of neurological disease onset, progression, and treatment. His work leverages advanced MRI techniques and modern computer science, particularly deep learning , to extract meaningful clinical metrics from complex neuroimaging data. Key areas include: Translational approaches to measuring brain atrophy in clinical routine MRI. Quantification of longitudinal myelin changes in vivo. Algorithms for tracking gray and white matter changes over time. Connectomics research on functional and structural networks in cognitive changes in MS. Scientific Awards: Publons 97th Percentile Reviewer (2021) Grants and Sponsored Research: Co-Investigator , 'A phase 3 double-blind study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral ozanimod compared to oral fingolimod in children and adolescents with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis' (Bristol Myers Squibb, $1,649,376, 2023–2032). Co-Investigator , 'Cerebral Protection in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The PROTEMBO Trial' (Protembis GmbH, $992,994, 2023–2025). Co-Investigator , 'The effects of working memory training on brain function, structure, and cognition in MS' (National Multiple Sclerosis Society, $622,839, 2017–2020). Principal Investigator , 'NeuroSTREAM - Neurological Software Tool for Reliable Atrophy Measurement' (Novartis, Inc., 2014–2015). Labs and Teams: Dr. Dwyer directs the Neuroinformatics Development Lab at the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance neuroimaging methodologies and their clinical applications.

Emily Ruiz PuertaView profile

Researcher

• Ancient Genomics
• Arctic Archaeology
• Anthropology
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Emily Ruiz Puerta is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Arctic Centre, University of Groningen (Faculty of Arts, Arctic and Antarctic studies department) and a Guest Researcher at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on ancient and modern genomics with a specialization in Arctic archaeology and anthropological studies under the ArcHeritage network. Dr. Ruiz Puerta earned her PhD in Ancient Genomics and Arctic Archaeology from the University of Groningen in October 2024, with her dissertation titled "The use of ancient genomes to unveil the evolutionary history and social implications of Atlantic walruses hunting during the last 5000 years in the Arctic." She previously completed a Master's degree in Sustainability, Conservation, and Spatial Planning from AgroParisTech and the MNHN of Paris, following her Bachelor's in Biology from Universidad Cayetano Heredia, Peru. Her research interests center on understanding genetic adaptations of species through ecological and archaeological lenses. Dr. Ruiz Puerta has conducted international research internships focused on genetic adaptation in various species, including camels, South American fur seals, and Atlantic walruses. She has developed a particular interest in human-animal-environment interactions through an anthropological lens. Her work aims to connect the past with the present to inform sustainable futures, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and biodiversity. Dr. Ruiz Puerta's research output demonstrates a strong focus on Arctic ecosystems, particularly examining the evolutionary history and human impact on marine mammal populations. Her work combines ancient DNA analysis with archaeological evidence to understand how climate change and human activities have shaped biodiversity in the Arctic region over millennia. She has made significant contributions to our understanding of walrus population dynamics, Norse exploitation patterns, and the broader implications for conservation biology. Stu Innes memorial student Travel Bursary (2022) Dr. Ruiz Puerta has been actively involved in the ArcHeritage network and was previously part of the MSCA-EU SeaChanges project (2019-2023), which investigated thresholds in human exploitation of marine vertebrates. Her work involves collaboration with Canadian Inuit communities, integrating traditional knowledge with scientific methods to locate archaeological sites and understand ancestral hunting practices. As part of the Arctic Centre at the University of Groningen, Dr. Ruiz Puerta works within a multidisciplinary team focused on Arctic research, contributing to our understanding of how past environmental changes can inform future climate adaptation strategies.

Paul RoeView profile

Associate Professor

• Security Theory
• Societal Security
• Securitization
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Paul Roe is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations and the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations at the Central European University (CEU). He has held this position since 1999, following earlier roles as a Visiting Researcher at COPRI and PRIO, and a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Malta. He earned his PhD in International Politics from the University of Aberystwyth. Dr. Roe’s research focuses on security theory, including strategic studies, non-traditional approaches, and critical security paradigms. Key areas include the security dilemma, societal security, securitization, and gender dimensions of security. His influential 2005 book Ethnic Violence and the Societal Security Dilemma remains a foundational text. He currently serves as Coordinating Editor of the Journal of International Relations and Development and previously led CEU’s Roma Access Programme (RAP), preparing Roma scholars for advanced studies. His academic contributions span theoretical development in security studies and empirical applications, with recent work emphasizing ethical dimensions of securitization and gender inclusion. Roe actively supervises doctoral research in critical security theory, strategic culture analysis, and feminist approaches to security. His work bridges normative debates in security studies with real-world policy challenges. Publications consistently address transformative questions in security studies, from the UK’s Iraq War decision-making to post-Yugoslav ethnic conflict analysis. His scholarship emphasizes desecuritization strategies for minority rights and the evolution of global security frameworks through European networks.

Ujjwal GuinView profile

Associate Professor

• Hardware Security
• Semiconductor Supply Chain
• Integrated Circuit Authentication
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Ujjwal Guin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering . His work focuses on hardware security, semiconductor supply chain integrity, and blockchain applications in trust establishment. He has received recognition for his research, including IEEE Senior Membership and awards in hardware security competitions. White House citation for counterfeit IC research (2021) Hack@SEC 2021 second-place award UF/FICS Hardware De-obfuscation Competition winner (2019) His recent publications address counterfeit detection, logic locking vulnerabilities, blockchain-based authentication, and SRAM security analysis. He leads collaborative projects funded by the National Science Foundation and contributes to academic peer review processes.

Marcin WojtasińskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Religiosity Studies
• Art Appreciation
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Marcin Wojtasiński is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic career at this institution spans multiple research domains. Assistant Professor (2025) Department of Experimental Psychology affiliation Faculty of Social Sciences membership John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin affiliation Dr. Wojtasiński's research interests intersect Cognitive Psychology , Religiosity Studies , and Art Appreciation . His work explores: Religious symbols' dual dimensions (opportunity vs. challenge) Canonical size phenomenon in memory drawing Flow states in board gaming Religious experience's protective role in migration Neural correlates of empathy and art perception Recent publications show increasing focus on network analysis and statistical modeling of complex psychological phenomena. His 2025 work includes vection research, skill-challenge dynamics, and sound predictability effects on attention. Collaboration patterns reveal frequent work with Małgorzata Tatala , Magdalena Szubielska , and other Polish psychologists. While no specific awards are mentioned, his publication record in Scientific Reports , Religions , and PLoS One demonstrates active scientific contribution.