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Dominique BlouinView profile

Associate Professor

• Model-Based Engineering
• Multi-Paradigm Modeling for Cyber-Physical Systems
• Model Management
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Dominique Blouin is an Associate Professor at Telecom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and a member of the Autonomous Critical Embedded Systems (ACES) research group within the Information Processing and Communications Laboratory (LTCI). With a PhD in computer science from the University of South Brittany and prior industrial experience as a software architect at Cassiopae and research engineer at Lab-STICC, Blouin bridges academic research and industrial application in model-based engineering. Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of Sherbrooke (1989) Master of Science in Astrophysics, University of British Columbia (1994) PhD in Computer Science, University of South Brittany (2011) Blouin’s research focuses on multi-paradigm modeling (MPM) for cyber-physical systems (CPS), emphasizing model management, domain-specific language (DSL) development, and scalability of model-based approaches. Key projects include the ontological foundation for MPM4CPS and the ALISA framework for architecture-led system assurance. Their work leverages the SAE AADL standard for industrial applications, addressing challenges in model synchronization, requirements engineering, and power-aware design. Recent publications highlight advancements in AADL-based model management, incremental transformation tools, and ROS-based robotic system modeling. Blouin’s contributions to model-driven engineering have been recognized with the SoSyM-First Paper award at MODELS 2022. SoSyM-First Paper award, MODELS 2022 Blouin has supervised numerous PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students, authored tools like RAMSES and OSATE-DIM for AADL processing, and participated in standardization committees (SAE AADL) and organization of international workshops (MPM4CPS, MODELS). Their teaching includes object-oriented programming, embedded system modeling with AADL, and real-time systems courses.

Espen YtrebergView profile

Professor

• Media History
• Communication Studies
• Media and Communication Theory
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Espen Ytreberg is a Full Professor at the Department of Media and Communication , University of Oslo. He coordinates the Faculty component of PhD education in the Humanities and has held leadership roles, including Head of Department (2009-2012) and Head of the PhD program in media studies (2007-2008). He has collaborated internationally as a visiting researcher in Paris and Iowa, USA. Education: PhD (1999) Research Interests span Media History , Media Events , and Health Communication Regimes . His work examines how media shape collective temporal experiences and historical narratives. Projects include the Norwegian Research Council-funded Media and Migrations (2011-12), Participation and Play in Convergent Media (2003-07, ERC-supported), and Health Communication Regimes (current, with Kjersti Thorbjørnsrud). Editorial Roles include co-editing the Norwegian Journal of Media Studies and serving on the boards of Nordicom Review , Mediekultur , and OberCom .

Usha IyerView profile

Associate Professor

• Cinema Studies
• Performance Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Usha Iyer is an Associate Professor in the Film and Media Studies program at Stanford University , with affiliate appointments in the Center for South Asia , Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity , and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies . Her research interrogates intersections of cinema, performance, gender, caste, and Caribbean-Indian cultural dialogues . Education: PhD in Film and Media Studies (University of Pittsburgh), MA in Literary and Cultural Studies (CIEFL, Hyderabad), MA in Communication Studies (University of Pune), BA in Literature (St. Xavier’s College, Bombay) At the core of her work lies a material history of Hindi film dance , examining how women’s labor shaped Dancing Women: Choreographing Corporeal Histories of Hindi Cinema (Oxford University Press, 2020). Current projects explore Black-Brown media intimacies in the Caribbean and Indian New Waves co-edited with Manishita Dass. Recent scholarship demonstrates choreomusicological approaches to Bollywood song sequences and decolonial pedagogy frameworks. Awards include the British Association of South Asian Studies Book Prize and Global Issue Course Innovation Grant . Fellowship support from Howard Foundation , Stanford Humanities Center , and Annenberg Program (2022-2024). Key Research Areas: Gendered labor in Indian cinema Queer geopolitics in film Transnational media flows Decolonial curriculum design Corporeal film theory Caribbean-Indian cultural solidarities She teaches globally focused courses including Queer Cinemas around the World , Decolonizing Theory , and Global Melodrama , while serving as Associate Editor of South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies .

• Quality Management
• Strategic Management
• Sustainable Development
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Stefan Nowak serves as Professor in the Department of Management and Innovation in Healthcare at Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland. His academic credentials include PhD and DSc (habilitation) degrees, with teaching responsibilities spanning Quality Management, Strategic Management, and Sustainable Development Engineering courses through 2025. His educational qualifications: PhD in Management Sciences DSc (habilitation) in Healthcare Systems Professor Nowak's research focuses on: Quality Management systems in tourism and healthcare Sustainable Development in supply chains Tourism Logistics optimization Waste Management innovation ERP/CRM system integration Religious pilgrimage infrastructure His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in public sector management, emphasizing environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent themes in sustainable tourism development, with increasing emphasis on digital transformation in waste management systems and pilgrimage site operations since 2015. His research demonstrates strong regional focus on Central European contexts while addressing global sustainability challenges. No scientific awards were documented in available sources. Professor Nowak actively supervises Master's and Diploma theses through coordinated seminars across multiple academic programs. While specific grant funding isn't referenced, his research output indicates sustained scholarly activity supported by institutional resources. He operates within standard university infrastructure without dedicated laboratory facilities, focusing on theoretical and applied management research through course development and thesis supervision.

Sanne AkkermanView profile

Professor

• Boundary Crossing
• Interdisciplinary Education
• Interest Development
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Prof. Sanne Akkerman is a Professor of Education and Learning Sciences at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Education. Her research focuses on boundary crossing, interdisciplinary education, and interest development, particularly in the context of youth transitions and higher education choices. She leads projects like the ERC-funded 'Lost in Transition' and NRO's 'Interest in Diversity,' examining adolescents' interests and societal engagement. Notable contributions include the smartphone app 'inTin' for experience sampling and the 'UniCity' initiative for community-focused education. Research interests span boundary crossing challenges, educational pathways, and the dynamics of youth development. Her work integrates social psychology, educational theory, and digital media to address contemporary learning environments. Awards include the 2016 ERC Starting Grant. Current projects emphasize ontological synchronization in education and the role of online platforms in affinity-based learning. Advising and grants include mentoring PhD trajectories on interests and engagement, and collaborations with the University of Amsterdam. Her lab focuses on innovative educational models at the intersection of academia, society, and urban life.

John EadieView profile

Professor

• Wildlife Conservation
• Behavioral Ecology
• Wetland Management
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John Eadie is a Professor and the Dennis G. Raveling Endowed Chair in Waterfowl Biology at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He has been at UC Davis since 1995, progressing from Assistant Professor to Distinguished Professor in 2022. Colleagues praise his humility, clarity in teaching, and dedication to supporting underrepresented students through initiatives like the Wood Duck Internship Program, which he founded in 2003 and has engaged over 500 students. Eadie’s research integrates behavioral ecology, population dynamics, and conservation strategies for waterfowl and wetlands. He emphasizes the importance of preserving wetlands and addressing climate change, drought, and urbanization impacts. His work includes agent-based modeling for habitat and harvest management and studies on conspecific brood parasitism, nest survival, and migratory patterns. Recent articles highlight innovative approaches to understanding stress responses in captive birds and ecological effects of agricultural practices. In 2023, he received the UC Davis Teaching Prize, donating the $60,000 award to establish a scholarship promoting diversity in wildlife biology. He also contributed to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, serving as a leader in its Continental Assessment Team. Eadie’s advising and mentorship are pivotal in shaping the next generation of conservationists, while his participation in the Avian Sciences and Animal Behavior Graduate Groups expands his academic impact. His advocacy for diversity in conservation professions underscores his commitment to equitable representation. Eadie collaborates on projects such as the SWAMP agent-based model for wetland management and explores genetic admixture in endangered species like the Hawaiian duck. His legacy combines rigorous scholarship with a passion for education, reflecting his belief that conservation requires both scientific insight and inclusive mentorship.

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Avian Migration
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Marius Somveille is a Lecturer in Ecology & Conservation at the University of East Anglia, affiliated with the School of Environmental Sciences and the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation. His research focuses on avian migration patterns, conservation biology, and climate impacts on ecosystems. He leads projects like modeling interventions for avian influenza outbreaks and assessing wind farm impacts on Houbara Bustards. His work integrates ecological data with computational models to address biodiversity challenges. Key projects include: Wind Farm Monitoring for Asian Houbara Bustards (ACWA Power) HPAI Outbreak Modeling (Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council) Research interests span migratory connectivity, climate tracking, and ecosystem processes. His datasets include bird migration simulations and genetic connectivity studies. Collaborations span global institutions, with recent work published in Ecology Letters and Nature Communications .

Pengyu NieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Program Analysis
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Dr. Pengyu Nie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science. His research enhances developer productivity through machine learning techniques for software testing, code maintenance, and program analysis. Specific interests include execution-guided test completion, code-comment co-evolution, and multilingual programming systems. Current projects investigate LLM-based code editing in computational notebooks, multilingual code co-evolution, and test generation for exceptional behaviors. Research outputs include tools like pytest-inline for Python testing and Roosterize for Coq lemma suggestions. Awards include the Margarida Jacome Dissertation Award (2023) and ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (2023, 2019). He leads the UW-SWaG research group and advises PhD/master's students on software engineering and ML projects.

Pietro De LellisView profile

Associate Professor

• Complex Networks
• Automatic Control
• Synchronization and Consensus
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Pietro De Lellis is an Associate Professor of Automatic Control at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy. He holds a PhD in Automation Engineering (2009) from the same institution and has held visiting roles at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, including a Visiting Professorship (2010) and Postdoctoral Fellowships (2012–2014). His academic roles also include Adjunct Professor at the Italian Air Force Institute of Technology (2010–2014). His research focuses on complex networks, synchronization, control, and co-evolving systems in finance and biology, with collaborations at NYU and international institutions. Education: PhD in Automation Engineering (2009), University of Naples Federico II. Visiting scholar at NYU Polytechnic Institute (2009). Postdoctoral fellowships funded by Forgiare (2010), MASTRI (2012), and NYU projects on collective behavior and robotics. Research interests span analysis/synchronization of complex networks, collective behavior in animal groups, formation control, co-evolving financial networks, partial control strategies, and networks of discontinuous systems. Recent projects include the ACROSS initiative on stochastic systems and evolving networks. His work bridges theoretical control with experimental validation (e.g., Chua’s circuits experiments). Publications reflect interdisciplinary focus: synchronization in networks, pinning control algorithms, and applications to financial markets, robotics, and epidemiological modeling (e.g., 2020 Italian COVID-19 network analysis). Active in grants and collaborations, including EU-funded projects and industry partnerships. Teaching includes courses on system analysis and control of complex systems at the University of Naples. Labs: NYU Dynamical Systems Lab (collaborations), Electrical Engineering Lab (experimental setups).

Márton LőrincView profile

Professor

• Control Theory of Dynamic Networks
• Nonlinear Systems Control
• Population Dynamics Modeling
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Lőrinc Márton is a Professor of Control Systems at the Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, where he serves as deputy head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and leads the Networked and Autonomous Control Systems research group. He also acts as a PhD supervisor at the Doctoral School of Information Science and Technology, University of Pannonia. Research Interests: Control-oriented modeling of dynamic systems Fault diagnosis in interconnected networks Delay compensation in communication systems Population dynamics and migration modeling Robot swarm coordination Key Contributions: Developed control strategies for chemical reaction networks Created delay-robust algorithms for computer networks Formulated migration cost-based population stabilization methods Contact: martonl@ms.sapientia.ro | Office: 1C Calea Sighisoarei, Corunca, Mures 94305, RO

Michał GarcarzView profile

Professor

• Translation Studies
• Audiovisual Translation
• Specialized Translation
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Michał Garcarz is a Professor at the University of Wrocław, affiliated with the Institute of English Studies, where he serves as Head of the Department of Translation Studies. He also leads the Research Centre for Ponglish and New Language Varieties. His academic work spans translation studies, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics, with a focus on audiovisual and technical translation, slang, and language contact phenomena such as Ponglish. Research Interests: Specialist and audiovisual translation Sociolinguistics of slang and neologisms Polish-English language contact (Ponglish) Business and legal communication Corpus-based and cognitive approaches to translation Cultural and intertextual aspects of translation His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the translation of slang, adaptation of literary works (e.g., Shakespeare) into urban dialects, and the sociolinguistic analysis of hybrid language forms. He frequently explores how language evolves in media and intercultural contexts, particularly in Polish adaptations of English-language content. Scientific Contributions: Author of influential monographs including African American Hip Hop Slang and Przekład slangu w filmie Contributor to the Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics Co-editor of volumes on Roman Ingarden and Jan Cygan Organizer of international conferences such as At the Crossroads of Linguistic Sciences and Beyond Language Garcarz has advised on translation policy and professional accountability, particularly in sworn translation. He has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards. He leads active research teams focused on Ponglish and translation practices, contributing to both theoretical and applied dimensions of linguistics and translation.

Jason D. WecksteinView profile

Associate Professor

• Host-parasite coevolution
• Ornithology
• Systematic biology
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Jason D. Weckstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science at Drexel University and an Associate Curator of Ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. His research focuses on phylogenetics, host-parasite coevolution, ornithology, and biodiversity surveys. Education: PhD in Zoology from Louisiana State University (2003) MS in Zoology from University of Minnesota (1997) BS in Natural Resources from University of Michigan (1993) Weckstein's work explores the intricate relationships between birds and their parasites, using molecular phylogenetics, genomics, and comparative biology approaches. His research spans biogeography, disease ecology, and the impact of environmental changes on parasite dynamics in avian communities. Recent publications highlight his expertise in phylogenomics, haemosporidian parasite ecology, and louse systematics. Key themes include migration's influence on parasite distribution, host specificity patterns, and the role of historical biogeographic events in shaping parasite diversity. He maintains the Weckstein Lab ( symbiont.ansp.org/weckstein_lab ) at the Academy of Natural Sciences, where he integrates museum collections for biodiversity research and public outreach.

Shivendra PanwarView profile

Professor

• Wireless Networks
• 5G/6G Technology
• Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Communication
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Shivendra Panwar is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Director of the New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications (CATT). He holds IEEE Fellow and NAI Fellow distinctions. His research focuses on wireless networks (5G/6G, mmWave, terahertz), video distribution over wireless, AR/VR/XR applications, and R&D policy. Education: B.Tech from IIT Kanpur (1981), M.S. and Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts Amherst (1983, 1986). He co-founded the NY City Media Lab and is a member of NYU Wireless. Notable awards include the IEEE Leonard G. Abraham Prize (2004), 2011 Multimedia Best Paper Award, and Sony Research Awards (2016-2017). Recent work addresses challenges in millimeter wave systems, full-duplex cellular networks, and latency-sensitive applications. His contributions span protocol design, network architecture innovation, and economic analysis of telecom systems. He has authored/co-authored influential books on TCP/IP and network management.

Vincent WanieView profile

Researcher

• Ultrafast Laser Technology
• Attosecond Physics
• Molecular Dynamics
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Vincent Wanie is a Researcher at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) within Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY, Hamburg, Germany. His work focuses on developing ultrafast laser-based technologies for time-resolved experiments, particularly few-femtosecond UV light pulses and electron/nuclear dynamics in photoexcited states of matter. Academic Career: Scientist (since 2021), Postdoctoral Researcher (2020–2021) at CFEL/DESY; PhD (2015–2020) and Fast-Track Master's (2014–2015) at INRS-ÉMT, Canada. Education: PhD in Energy and Materials Sciences (2020), thesis on few-femtosecond dynamics; visiting PhD at CFEL (2018–2020) and Politecnico di Milano (2016–2018). His research spans ultrafast laser technology, attosecond physics, and molecular dynamics. Key areas include high-order harmonic generation, plasmonic field sampling, and real-time tracking of electron/nuclear motion in molecules. Recent publications highlight advancements in deep-UV/XUV pulse generation and time-resolved molecular spectroscopy. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for PhD research. Wanie's work contributes to refining attosecond science applications in chemical and material systems, with a focus on compact laser setups and international collaborations through his visiting positions at CFEL and Politecnico di Milano.

Jesus Joaquin Garcia MolinaView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Database Systems
• Model-Driven Engineering
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Jesus Joaquin Garcia Molina is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering at the Universidad de Murcia's Faculty of Informatics. He holds a Doctorate from the same university with a thesis on the conformational and dynamic study of flexible macromolecules (1988). His research focuses on database systems, model-driven engineering, NoSQL technologies, and software modernization. He is actively involved in projects related to schema evolution, user interface generation from wireframes, and AI applications in healthcare and education. Key research areas include database schema management, cross-platform data migration, and the development of unified query languages like Skiql. He has contributed to frameworks such as Guizmo for automated UI generation and tools for reverse-engineering legacy systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in software development and education technology. Recent publications emphasize NoSQL schema evolution, AI-driven radiology support systems, and the integration of interactive educational content in social robots. His interdisciplinary approach spans computer science, medicine, and pedagogy, with notable contributions to both academic and applied domains.