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Alessandro NarduzzoView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management
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Alessandro Narduzzo is a Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. His research focuses on innovation management, organizational learning, and strategic adaptation, particularly in contexts involving unexpected challenges and knowledge transfer. He teaches courses such as Innovation Management and Strategic Management at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts. Key Research Themes: Managing ill-structured problems and unexpected events. Innovation through exaptation (repurposing existing resources). Learning from failure and organizational resilience. Role of communities of practice in knowledge transfer. Social impact entrepreneurship. Narduzzo’s work bridges theoretical contributions (e.g., modular design in open-source software) with practical insights (e.g., crisis management post-9/11). His publications span decades, reflecting a sustained focus on organizational dynamics and innovation processes.

Paulo LozanoView profile

Professor

• Space propulsion
• Electrospray thrusters
• Micro and nano-fabrication
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Paulo Lozano is the Miguel Alemán Velasco Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on developing advanced space propulsion technologies, particularly for small and cost-effective spacecraft aimed at deep-space exploration. He is affiliated with the MIT Space Propulsion Lab and Space Systems Lab , leading innovations in ion thrusters, microfabrication, and satellite mission design. Degrees: Ingeniero Fisico Industrial (ITESM, Mexico, 1993), M.Sc. (CINVESTAV, Mexico, 1996), S.M. (MIT, 1998), Ph.D. (MIT, 2003) Research interests include electrospray thrusters, ion propulsion, micro and nanofabrication, and small satellite technology. His work has significant implications for CubeSats and deep-space missions, as detailed in his Google Scholar publications . Recent articles emphasize flat-panel thrusters, ion beam dynamics, and staging systems for deep-space exploration. These studies highlight advancements in materials science, computational modeling, and propulsion efficiency. Scientific Awards: Best Invention Award (2021), Outstanding Student Advisor Award (2019), Electric Propulsion Committee Technical Achievement Award (2016), Future Mind Award (2011), Best Poster Award (2010), Outstanding Faculty UROP Mentor Award (2010), Young Investigator Program Award (2008) Advising and grants include mentoring student projects and leading federally funded research initiatives in space propulsion. Labs he contributes to include the Space Propulsion Lab and Space Systems Lab at MIT, which focus on scalable and resilient satellite technologies.

William RegliView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Computational Modeling
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William Regli is a Professor at the University of Maryland's Clark School of Engineering, holding appointments in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Institute for Systems Research. He also directs the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), overseeing over 75 researchers focused on defense and intelligence challenges. Regli's career spans academia, government leadership (including DARPA's Defense Sciences Office), and industry, with over 250 publications and five foundational U.S. patents in 3D CAD search. His research integrates AI, robotics, and computational modeling to address interdisciplinary problems in engineering, materials science, and national security. Education: Ph.D. and B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Maryland and Saint Joseph's University, respectively. He is a Fellow of AAAS and IEEE, recognized for contributions to 3D search and intelligent manufacturing. Research interests include AI agents, cyber-infrastructure for engineering data sustainability, advanced materials design, and robotic interoperability using category theory. His recent work emphasizes applying AI to national security, including trustworthy AI evaluation and social science integration. Awards include the DARPA Meritorious Public Service Medal (2018), AAAS Fellowship (2020), and IEEE Fellowship (2017). His articles reflect a focus on multi-agent systems, robotic task planning, and formal methods in autonomous systems. He advises multiple PhD students and has spun off two tech startups. Regli's laboratories include ARLIS, where he develops solutions for defense missions, and collaborates with the Maryland Robotics Center. His work bridges academia and government, emphasizing real-world impact through innovative computing research.

• Steel Structures
• Cold-Formed Steel Construction
• Structural Engineering
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Professor Lip Teh is a faculty member at the University of Wollongong, holding the position of Professor in the School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering since January 2020. Prior to academia, he worked as a structural engineer in manufacturing and consulting industries, specializing in cold-formed steel storage racks. His research focuses on advanced steel structures, bolted connections, climate-resilient designs, and modular construction. He has held honorary positions at Johns Hopkins University, Imperial College London, Stanford University, and the University of Alberta. As a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE), he contributes to professional committees such as the SEI Committee on Structural Connections and Cold-Formed Steel Members. His leadership roles include Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Constructional Steel Research (ERA A*) and Associate Editor of the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering. Professor Teh's research has directly influenced design clauses in standards like AS/NZS 4600 and ANSI/AISI S100. His work spans experimental and numerical studies on bolted connections, steel pipelines, and additive manufacturing techniques. He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students, focusing on topics like cold-formed steel mid-rise buildings and hailstone impact on roofing systems. His awards include the Endeavour Research Fellowship and numerous editorial roles. Current projects include the Steel Research Hub initiative to advance cold-formed steel products in mid-rise construction.

Stephen ChangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Programming Languages
• Type Systems
• Language-Oriented Programming
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Stephen Chang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston, affiliated with the PLT Research Group. His research focuses on programming languages, particularly type systems and language-oriented frameworks for creating extensible languages. He has contributed to foundational work on macro-extensible type systems, lazy evaluation semantics, and tools like Typed Rosette. His teaching spans courses in programming languages, formal languages, and computational theory. Chang holds a PhD in Computer Science from Northeastern University, where his dissertation explored the relationship between lazy and strict evaluation models. Research interests include advancing typed language design through macros, enabling flexible domain-specific extensions while maintaining soundness. Notable projects include Turnstile+, a Racket-based framework for building typed DSLs, and contributions to the Rosette solver-aided programming language. His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in formal verification, educational tools like ProofViz, and industry collaborations. Key publications include foundational papers on type systems as macros (POPL 2017/2020), lenient symbolic execution (POPL 2018), and lazy evaluation profiling (POPL 2014). Chang has advised multiple students in research roles, including Sloan IDS Fellow Chantelle Boateng and industry professionals like Kyle Clapper (Jabra) and Vishesh Yadav (Apple). Awards include the Best Student Paper Award at TFP 2010 for work on control stack evaluation. His teaching portfolio spans over a decade, covering theory of computation, programming paradigms, and formal language theory across institutions including Northeastern University and Harvard University.

Seyed Soheil MansouriView profile

Associate Professor

• Process Design
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Process Systems Engineering
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Seyed Soheil Mansouri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark. He holds a PhD (2016) and MSc (2013) from DTU. His expertise spans process design, bioprocess engineering, and quantum computing applications in chemical systems. He leads the KT Consortium PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. Research focuses on sustainable biomanufacturing, data-driven modeling, and quantum computing for process optimization. Key areas include photobioreactor design, machine learning in biosystems, and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. He has supervised 14 PhD projects and co-authored 182 publications. Awards include Best Contributed Paper (2018), Best Oral Presentation (2015), and multiple best presentation awards. Active in organizing workshops on quantum computing and biorefineries. Advises on modular manufacturing, bio-succinic acid production, and AI-driven process systems. Develops digital twin technologies for bio-manufacturing and promotes open innovation. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and sustainable industrial practices. Current projects explore quantum computing in bioprocesses and modular vaccine production units.

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Sustainable Design
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Josep Maria Fort Mir is a Tutor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB) and the Department of Architectural Representation. His work spans architectural design, sustainable practices, and digital representation. DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (2014) MASTER'S DEGREE IN ADVANCED STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE-BARCELONA (2015) MASTER'S DEGREE IN ADVANCED STUDIES IN DESIGN-BARCELONA (2017) MASTER'S DEGREE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS (2009, inactive) Research focuses on Lighting Design , Modular Systems , and Environmental Integration . Projects like Light with meaning (2024) and Posthuman workspace (2022) highlight his interests in emotional architecture, biophilic design, and sustainable innovation. His supervised works since 2021 demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining Urban Design , Eco-Design , and Community Engagement . Publications emphasize Architectural Representation through digital tools and participatory methods. Current affiliations include the Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB) and Vilanova i la Geltrú Polytechnic School of Engineering (EPSEVG), with a focus on integrating Technology Transfer and Cultural Preservation in diverse contexts like the Altiplano region of China and Barcelona’s coastal areas.

• Software and systems engineering
• Empirical studies
• Software quality
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Stefan Wagner is a Professor at the Institute of Software Engineering (ISTE) and leads the Empirical Software Engineering Group at University of Stuttgart , Germany. His research focuses on software and systems engineering with emphasis on empirical studies , software quality , human aspects in software engineering , automotive software , and software engineering for AI-based systems . Research Trends : Recent publications highlight his work in automotive software architecture centralization (2023) mutation testing in industrial contexts (2022) GitHub communication channel analysis (2022) microservices/DevOps adoption in cyber-physical systems (2022) code security feedback systems (2022) empirical studies of agile team leadership (2021) automated security requirements in CPS (2021) Methodological Contributions : He has developed scenario-based evolvability analysis methods, empirical frameworks for citation drivers in SE, and systematic mapping approaches for AI-based system engineering challenges and automotive security countermeasures.

Margaret SchedelView profile

Professor

• Interactive Media
• Sound Art
• Music Technology
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Margaret Schedel is a Professor in the Department of Art at Stony Brook University, with an affiliation in the Department of Music. Her work bridges classical music training, sound art, and computational science, focusing on interdisciplinary projects that integrate technology and the arts. She leads the Making Sense of Data Workgroup at the Institute of Advanced Computational Science and co-directs computer music initiatives. Her research spans interactive multimedia opera, virtual reality experiences, sound art installations, and innovative interfaces for music creation. Notable projects include The King Listens , a telematic opera, and RhumbLine , an exploration of biomimetic musical robots. She also investigates sonification techniques for healthcare applications, such as gait rehabilitation for Parkinson’s patients. Her recent articles highlight trends in inclusive design for music technology, sonification of scientific data, and reimagining traditional instruments through feminist perspectives. She advocates for accessibility in hackerspaces and gender equity in STEAM fields. Her work often merges artistic expression with cutting-edge computational methods, reflecting her dual focus on creativity and scientific inquiry. Margaret’s contributions extend to education through courses on electronic music, sound art, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has pioneered pedagogical frameworks for notation in digital performance and contributed to the development of open-source tools like softVNS for video processing.

Wayne GarciaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Journalism
• Investigative Reporting
• Media and Society
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Wayne Garcia is a Senior Instructor at USF's Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications with 30+ years of journalism and political communication experience. His teaching focuses on media and society, podcasting, and reporting fundamentals. Education includes: MA, University of South Florida BS in Journalism, University of Florida As Executive Director of the Florida Scholastic Press Association, he supports high school journalism programs statewide. Professional honors include Sunshine State Awards for political reporting and ACLU recognition for investigative journalism. His teaching emphasizes hands-on skills development and civic engagement. Courses taught include Media and Society, Radio/Podcasting production, Beginning Reporting, and Writing for Mass Media. He maintains professional engagement through political commentary on public television and community radio.

Danilo GomesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Interdisciplinary Design
• Collaborative Practices
• Modular Construction
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Dr. Danilo Gomes is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in interdisciplinary design and collaborative practices. He focuses on bridging design and construction through research in modular construction, DfMA, and digital fabrication. His academic credentials include a PhD in Architecture (Huddersfield), MSc in Civil Engineering (Londrina), and BA in Architecture (Londrina). With extensive industry experience as a Lead Architect in Brazil, he integrates practical knowledge into academic research on collaborative methodologies. Research explores Lean Construction principles, digital design skills evolution, and BIM implementation. Recent publications analyze collaboration frameworks in construction projects and strategies for improving multidisciplinary teamwork. Awarded Autodesk Scholarship (2017) for innovative work in design collaboration. Supervises PhD/Master's research in design methodologies and digital fabrication. Actively developing industrial partnerships for robotics applications in construction.

Zhongzhou ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Physics Education Research
• Online Learning Design
• Educational Data Mining
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Dr. Zhongzhou Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the Physics Education Research (PER) group. He earned his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2012), specializing in physics education and multimedia learning. After a postdoctoral role at MIT’s RELATE group (2013–2016), he joined UCF. His research focuses on analyzing student learning data to improve online education effectiveness, designing data-rich online learning environments, and developing assessment methods. Key interests include cognitive mechanisms of learning, scalable instructional design, and curating educational resources. His research integrates online learning platforms like MOOCs with big data analytics to study student behavior and learning outcomes. Notable work includes AB experiments on MOOCs to evaluate instructional methods, drag-and-drop problem formats for deliberate practice, and video production techniques to enhance instructor performance. He leads efforts to modularize online courses for continuous improvement, inspired by grounded cognition theory and adaptive learning principles. Dr. Chen’s contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal works on MOOC-based research methodologies and AI-driven feedback systems. He collaborates with UCF’s Center for Distributed Learning to develop Obojobo, an open-source platform for modularized instructional design. His work emphasizes practical applications of cognitive science in STEM education, aiming to make learning more equitable and effective through technology.

Ahmad ElshennawyView profile

Professor

• Industrial Engineering
• Quality Management
• Lean Six Sigma
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Professor Ahmad Elshennawy is a distinguished academic in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the University of Central Florida's College of Engineering and Computer Science. His expertise spans Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Industry 4.0 implementation, and healthcare process optimization. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University (1987) and has over four decades of research and teaching experience. Education: Ph.D. - Industrial Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1987 M.Eng. - Industrial Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1982 BS - Production Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, 1974 His research focuses on advancing quality systems through Industry 4.0 technologies, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and innovative applications in healthcare and aerospace sectors. Notable contributions include frameworks for quality 4.0 maturity assessment, Kano model applications in education, and predictive maintenance using machine learning. He has authored over 200 publications and textbooks on quality engineering and manufacturing processes. Professor Elshennawy's work bridges theoretical advancements with practical industry applications, emphasizing sustainability and ethical considerations in technological adoption. His research trends reflect a strong focus on digital transformation in education, healthcare efficiency, and aerospace manufacturing innovation. His advising and grant activities have significantly impacted modular homebuilding quality, healthcare process optimization, and defense industry innovation. He leads interdisciplinary teams exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and traditional quality control systems.

Max JonesView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Biotechnology
• Tissue Culture
• Micropropagation Systems
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Max Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College. He holds degrees from the University of Guelph (B.Sc., M.Sc.) and a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on plant cell totipotency, biotechnological tools for crop improvement, and micropropagation systems. Notable projects include 3D-printed culture systems commercialized via We Vitro , and development of Cannabis biotechnology post-legalization in Canada. Education includes: B.Sc., University of Guelph M.Sc., University of Guelph Ph.D., University of British Columbia Research interests emphasize overcoming plant tissue culture challenges through innovative systems. Current projects address Cannabis propagation, cryopreservation for endangered species like golden paintbrush ( Castilleja levisecta ), and 3D-printed bioreactors. His lab collaborates with industry partners such as Living Glass Labs . Publications reflect diverse contributions to plant biotechnology, including mosquito repellent compound identification and soybean-weed competition studies. Patents filed for modular micropropagation systems highlight translational research impact. Advising and grants: Active in developing biotech solutions for horticulture and conservation. Collaborative projects include Health Canada-licensed Cannabis research and cryobanking initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads the We Vitro partnership and engages in interdisciplinary plant science networks at the University of Guelph.

Manjusri MisraView profile

Professor

• Bio-Based Polymers
• Biocomposites
• Green Nanotechnology
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Dr. Manjusri Misra is a Professor at the University of Guelph’s College of Engineering and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Plant Agriculture. As a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Biocomposites, she leads groundbreaking research in bio-based materials for the circular economy. Education : B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Utkal University Affiliations : BioComposite Research Network, Canada India Research Centre, The Graphene Council Her research spans bio-based polymers , nanocomposites , and 3D printing of sustainable materials , with a focus on agricultural/forestry waste valorization. She has pioneered biodegradable resins for coffee pods and advanced microwave processing of biocomposites. Key awards : Fellow of RSC, AIChE, SPE, and IIChE; Lifetime Achievement Award (BEPS); Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Leadership : Former President of BioEnvironmental Polymer Society; Editor of multiple polymer science volumes Dr. Misra’s lab (Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre) trains graduate students in biomaterials engineering , with funded opportunities in biomedical applications and green composites .