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Mohamed KhalilView profile

Lecturer

• Accounting and Finance
• Earnings Management
• Corporate Governance
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Mohamed Khalil is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Hull University Business School (HUBS), part of the University of Hull's Faculty of Business, Law and Politics. He previously held roles as a tutor, assistant lecturer, and lecturer at Tanta University in Egypt. Dr. Khalil earned his PhD in Accounting from the University of Hull and serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for accounting and finance journals. His teaching focuses on both undergraduate courses like Financial Reporting and Research Methods, and postgraduate modules such as Corporate Financial Management and International Financial Reporting Standards. Education: BA (1990-1994), MA (1999-2003), PGDip (2007-2009), and PhD (2007-2011) in Accounting from the University of Hull. His research interests center on financial reporting quality, corporate governance mechanisms, and audit practices in emerging markets. His recent work explores political connections' impact on earnings management and the role of foreign institutional ownership in shaping accounting conservatism. Khalil has served as an External Examiner for multiple UK universities (2018–2028), demonstrating his commitment to academic rigor and cross-institutional collaboration. His research outputs span topics like AI applications in protocol analysis, board independence dynamics, and efficient contracting theories in Egypt. He actively supervises PhD students in areas such as earnings management, ownership structures, and IFRS adoption.

David ShermanView profile

Associate Professor

• Functional Analysis
• Operator Algebras
• Noncommutative Lp Spaces
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David Sherman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Virginia, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on functional analysis and operator algebras, with specialized interests in noncommutative L p spaces, operator theory within von Neumann algebras, model theory of operator algebras, and noncommutative convexity. He has contributed to foundational studies of noncommutative L p spaces, isometries between operator algebras, and applications of logic to operator algebras. Recent teaching includes advanced calculus, linear algebra, and operator theory courses. His work bridges pure mathematics with interdisciplinary themes, such as applying set-theoretic methods to algebraic structures and exploring connections between operator algebras and logic. Sherman has co-authored significant papers on topics like support expansion C*-algebras and quantization of coarse spaces, reflecting his expertise in modern operator theory. His research outputs emphasize structural properties of operator algebras, with notable contributions to the classification of II₁ factors and model-theoretic approaches to noncommutative systems. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and teaching roles highlight his academic impact. Sherman maintains administrative involvement in undergraduate mathematics programs and graduate initiatives at UVA.

James NewtonView profile

Lecturer

• Cinema Studies
• Exploitation Cinema
• Underground Film Culture
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Dr. James Newton is a Lecturer in Media and Film Practice at the University of Kent's Arts at Kent school. He specializes in the intersection of film form and content, with a focus on cult/exploitation cinema, anarchist influences in film, and radical politics. His academic work includes The Mad Max Effect (2021) and The Anarchist Cinema (2019). As a filmmaker, he has directed feature films Black Lizard Tales (2020) and Katernica (2022), currently in post-production on When the Sun Stands Still (2024). His podcast Newton Talks explores film culture and features interviews with industry professionals. Teaching responsibilities include modules on digital storytelling, media production, and sound design in cinema. Supervision focuses on cult/exploitation cinema, guerrilla filmmaking, and political aspects of film. His research examines transnational exploitation cycles, anarchist theory applications, and underground film culture preservation. Publications span peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and academic monographs analyzing genre cinema trends, representation politics, and animation's sociopolitical dimensions. His work bridges academic analysis with creative practice, emphasizing micro-budget filmmaking methodologies and subversive storytelling techniques.

Daniela LaiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Economy
• International Relations
• Transitional Justice
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Daniela Lai is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London. She holds a PhD from Royal Holloway (2017), a MRes (distinction) from UCL, and degrees from the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on war-political economy linkages, transitional justice, and peacebuilding, with a particular emphasis on socioeconomic justice frameworks. Current projects include studies on the global politics of steelmaking. Her work integrates critical and feminist traditions in IR/IPE, informed by extensive fieldwork in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has published widely, including a 2020 monograph with Cambridge University Press titled Socioeconomic Justice: International Intervention and Transition in Post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina . Teaching responsibilities include modules on peace and justice post-conflict (UG), research methods (PG), and international politics analysis (PG). She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her research on justice and economic equity. Professional affiliations include the European International Studies Association and British International Studies Association, focusing on international academic collaboration. Recent activities include policy submissions on UK economic security and participation in global IR pedagogy initiatives.

Michael RapoportView profile

Professor

• Mathematics
• Algebraic Geometry
• Number Theory
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Michael Rapoport is a Professor at the University of Bonn, with a distinguished academic career spanning multiple institutions including the University of Cologne (1996-2003), University of Wuppertal (1989-1996), and the University of Heidelberg (1982-1986). He is a member of the Academy of Europe (elected 2012) and has held significant roles in mathematical research communities, such as serving on the Scientific Committees of the MPI Bonn (1988-2008) and IHES Paris (2001-2005). Current Position: Professor at University of Bonn Previous Positions: University of Cologne, Wuppertal, Bonn, Heidelberg Academic Affiliation: Mathematics Section Rapoport's research focuses on advanced mathematical structures in Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory. His work explores Shimura varieties, moduli spaces of abelian varieties, and locally symmetric algebraic varieties, with a particular emphasis on their geometric and arithmetic properties. Additionally, he has contributed to the study of p-divisible groups, affine flag varieties, and G-bundles on curves, shaping theoretical frameworks in these domains. His scholarly contributions include influential publications such as "Smooth compactifications of locally symmetric varieties" (2010) and "Period spaces for p-divisible groups" (1996). These works span topics like modular forms, special cycles, and coefficient spaces, reflecting a deep integration of geometry and number theory. Scientific Awards Heinz-Hopf-Preis (2011) Prix Gay-Lussac/Humboldt (2000) Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Preis (1992) Akademiestipendium of the VW-foundation (1991) Rapoport has also played a pivotal role in academic governance, serving on editorial boards and selection committees. He was an Associate Editor of the Duke Mathematical Journal (1995-2000) and a member of the Scientific Committee at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn for two decades (1988-2008).

Rosalind SilvesterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Francophone-Chinese Studies
• Intermediality
• Contemporary Literature
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Rosalind Silvester is a Senior Lecturer in Modern Languages at Queen's University Belfast's School of Arts, English and Languages. She specializes in contemporary literature, migratory studies, and Francophone-Chinese writing, with a focus on intermediality and transnationalism. Her research often intersects art installations, philosophy, and film criticism, applying interdisciplinary methods to explore themes of cultural identity and non-belonging. Silvester has organized international colloquia featuring Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian and artist Chen Xuefeng, leading to influential edited volumes and journal issues. She teaches undergraduate modules on Francophone drama, migration narratives, and women’s writing, and supervises postgraduate research in areas like Haitian women’s literature and environmental art. Her research interests span contemporary Francophone Chinese literature, migration studies, and intermedial art practices. Notable works include her monograph on Ying Chen’s aesthetics of non-belonging (2020) and a special issue on Franco-Chinese convergences (2022). Silvester actively participates in academic networks, reviewing for journals like Modern & Contemporary France and contributing to conferences such as the ADEFFI Annual Conference. Despite no formal awards listed, her work has been cited as a milestone in Franco-Chinese literary studies.

Shakir JiffriView profile

Lecturer

• Linear and Nonlinear Structural Dynamics
• Aeroelasticity
• Active Control
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Dr. Shakir Jiffri is a Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University's School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on Linear and Nonlinear Structural Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, and Active Control methods, particularly in flutter suppression and non-smooth systems. He has contributed to experimental studies on feedback linearisation and nonlinear control strategies, with applications in aeroelastic systems and robotics. Teaches modules including Strength of Materials, Engineering Mechanics, and Aerospace Control. Supervised PhD and MSc students in active control methodologies and inertial amplifier concepts. Research interests include: Aeroelasticity, Nonlinear Control, and Structural Dynamics. Recent work addresses composite panel optimization and vibration control in robotic systems. His publications span journals like Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics and Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, emphasizing experimental validation of control strategies.

Hien Quoc NgoView profile

Associate Professor

• Massive MIMO
• Cell-Free Massive MIMO
• Cooperative Communications
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Dr. Hien Quoc Ngo is a Reader at Queen's University Belfast and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. He specializes in wireless communications, particularly in massive MIMO, cell-free massive MIMO, and cooperative systems. His research focuses on improving spectral efficiency, security, and energy efficiency in next-generation networks. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (2007) M.S., Electronics and Radio Engineering, Kyung Hee University (2010) Ph.D., Communication Systems, Linköping University (2015) Research Interests: Dr. Ngo's work spans massive MIMO systems, cell-free architectures, physical layer security, and millimeter-wave technologies. He has pioneered studies on channel estimation, power allocation, and interference management in distributed networks. Awards & Recognition: IEEE ComSoc Stephen O. Rice Prize (2015) IEEE ComSoc Leonard G. Abraham Prize (2017) Best PhD Award from EURASIP (2018) UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2019) Multiple AMiner Most Influential Scholar Awards (2022-2024) Grants & Projects: Lead on the Future Communications Hub in All-Spectrum Connectivity (UKRI-funded) Principal Investigator for Cell-Free Massive MIMO for ISAC Labs & Teams: He leads the Wireless Communications Research Group at Queen's University, focusing on 5G/6G technologies and intelligent systems.

• Microwave Engineering
• Metamaterials
• Microfluidics
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Muhammed Said Boybay is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Iğdır University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2004-2009), with a thesis on 'Sensitivity Enhancement of Near Field Probes Using Negative Materials', and a Bachelor's degree from Bilkent University's Electrical and Electronics Engineering program (2000-2004). His research focuses on microwave engineering, metamaterials, microfluidics, and sensing technologies. He has pioneered work on microwave-based microfluidic systems, metamaterial sensors for material characterization, and non-destructive evaluation techniques using resonant structures. His contributions include developing high-throughput sensing methods for individual droplets in microfluidic devices and integrating microwave heaters for thermo-capillary mixing. Boybay has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing hydrogen sensing via palladium-based resonators and beam steering using dispersive superstrates. He has supervised three graduate students, including doctoral candidate Gürkan Yeşilöz and master's graduates Hasan Önder Yılmaz and Ayşegül Musul. He has held administrative roles such as Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Iğdır University and Deputy Dean at International Antalya University. His teaching spans undergraduate courses like Electromagnetic Field Theory and graduate modules in Antenna Engineering and RF Design. Notably, he contributed a chapter on 'Microwave in Microfluidics' to the 2nd Edition of the Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and Nanofluidics .

Emanuele MacrìView profile

Professor

• Algebraic Geometry
• Derived Categories
• Moduli Spaces
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Emanuele Macrì is a Professor at the Laboratoire de mathématiques d'Orsay, Université Paris-Saclay, specializing in algebraic geometry with a focus on derived categories, stability conditions, and moduli spaces. He holds editorial roles at Mathematische Zeitschrift, International Mathematics Research Notices, and Selecta Mathematica. His research explores hyperkähler manifolds, Fano varieties, and wall-crossing phenomena, contributing to foundational advancements in geometric stability theory. Education & Positions Current roles include: Professor, Université Paris-Saclay (since 2024) Member of the Orsay Mathematics Laboratory (LMO) Research Interests Key areas of study encompass: Derived categories of coherent sheaves and their stability conditions Moduli spaces of sheaves on K3 surfaces and hyperkähler varieties Applications of wall-crossing techniques to classical algebraic geometry problems Geometry of Fano varieties and hyperkähler manifolds Publications & Trends Recent work emphasizes: Advances in understanding hyperkähler manifolds via stability conditions (e.g., Mukai models of Fano varieties ) Classification of hyperkähler fourfolds using Riemann-Roch polynomials Investigations into antisymplectic involutions and their geometric implications Development of stability frameworks for Kuznetsov components in derived categories Awards & Recognition Plenary speaker at the 2025 Summer Research Institute in Algebraic Geometry Member of the Accademia dei Lincei (2024) Medaglia dei XL per la matematica (2023) Invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians 2022 Advising & Grants Macrì has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, including: Current students: Matteo Verni, Vanja Zuliani Notable past students: Luigi Martinelli, Benjamin Schmidt He leads the ERC Synergy Grant HyperK (2020–2026), exploring hyperkähler manifolds and related geometries. Labs & Collaborations Active in organizing workshops and seminars, including: HyperK workshop series (2020–2025) Reading seminars on hyperkähler geometry and moduli spaces Working groups on P=W conjecture and D-modules

Jared M HotalingView profile

Assistant Professor

• Decision Making
• Cognitive Modeling
• Dynamic Decision Making
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Jared M Hotaling is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research investigates complex human decision-making processes through cognitive psychology frameworks, focusing on scenarios involving information search, experiential learning, and future planning. He bridges psychology with economics, marketing, AI, and public policy using behavioral experiments and computational modeling. Education: Ph.D. from Indiana University Research Focus: Hotaling examines decision mechanisms through psychological constructs like attention, perception, and memory. His fingerprint analysis reveals core expertise in Decision Field Theory (100%), Decisions from Experience (86%), and Dynamic Decision Making (86%). Current work emphasizes cognitive modeling of sequential choices and risk assessment in reactive environments, with applications spanning behavioral economics and human-computer interaction. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020-2022) demonstrate increasing integration of computational modeling with empirical decision research. Key themes include attentional modulation in risky choices, memory-based decision frameworks (e.g., MEM-EX model), and extensions of decision field theory to multistage planning. His work shows growing interdisciplinary impact, particularly in cognitive psychology and economic decision theory. Awards: Psychonomic Society Fellow (2024) Bruno de Finetti Prize, European Association for Decision Making (2015) Academic Contributions: Hotaling teaches graduate courses in Computational Cognitive Modeling, Decisions & Judgments, and Learning & Decision Making. His research group conducts behavioral experiments and develops mathematical models of decision processes, though specific grant details aren't provided in the source material. The high citation counts (e.g., 20 citations for PNAS attention study) indicate significant scholarly influence in decision science.

Stefan TreueView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Perception
• Attention
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Stefan Treue is a Professor and Director at the German Primate Center (DPZ) in Göttingen, Germany, where he heads the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory. He is affiliated with the Department of Cognitive Neurosciences and contributes to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences (GGNB) in programs including Neurosciences (IMPRS), Sensory and Motor Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience, and Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience. His research focuses on the neural basis of visual perception, particularly how attention modulates sensory processing in the primate brain. Using electrophysiological recordings in macaque monkeys, human psychophysics, and functional brain imaging, his lab investigates attentional mechanisms in cortical area MT, especially in motion processing and perceptual accuracy. Key themes include attentional gain, receptive field dynamics, saccade-locked attention shifts, and multifocal attention. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on attentional modulation in visual cortex, with a strong emphasis on neurophysiological and behavioral evidence from non-human primates. His work bridges cognitive theory and neural mechanisms, contributing significantly to systems and computational neuroscience. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising and Grants: Prof. Treue mentors students through the GGNB and IMPRS programs, indicating active graduate student supervision. While specific grants are not listed, his long-standing research program and high-impact publications suggest sustained funding from major research agencies. Labs and Teams: He leads the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at DPZ, a multidisciplinary team employing electrophysiology, psychophysics, and theoretical modeling to study attention and perception in primates.

Vanessa MiemietzView profile

Professor

• Representation Theory
• Homological Algebra
• 2-Representation Theory
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Vanessa Miemietz is a Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of East Anglia , based in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. Her research focuses on representation theory, homological algebra, and categorification, with specializations in 2-representation theory and algebraic structures related to finite-dimensional algebras and algebraic groups. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Dr.rer.nat), University of Stuttgart (2002–2005) Diploma in Mathematics (Dipl.Math), University of Stuttgart (1997–2001) Research Interests: Structural properties of representation categories, categorification phenomena, and applications of homological algebra in Lie-theoretic contexts. She actively explores connections between algebraic groups and finite-dimensional algebra representations, with a focus on advancing 2-representation theory frameworks. Projects & Grants: Lead on 2-representation theory projects funded by EPSRC (2019–2023, 2025–2028) Hosted LMS Prospects in Mathematics Meeting (2021) Collaborative grants with Dr. R. Laugwitz and Dr. Jyun-Ao Lin Editorial Roles: Editorial Board Member, Applied Categorical Structures (2023–present) Editorial Board Member, Communications in Algebra (2021–present) Supervision & Mentoring: Supervises PhD students in representation theory of algebraic groups and homological algebra. Open to discussing projects beyond listed opportunities and securing funding alternatives.

Frederik MarksView profile

Researcher

• Algebra
• Representation Theory
• Homological Algebra
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Fredrik Marks is a Researcher at the Institute of Algebra and Number Theory at the University of Stuttgart. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Stuttgart (2011-2014) and completed his Habilitation in Mathematics there in 2022. His research focuses on algebra, representation theory, homological algebra, category theory, and silting/tilting theory. Marks has coordinated the DFG-funded Network on Silting Theory since 2021 and led a Baden-Württemberg Stiftung postdoctoral grant (2020-2024). He has organized numerous conferences, including the 2019 Two Weeks of Silting conference and the 2022 Silting Theory, Algebras and Representations workshop. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Fachdidaktik 2 , Algebra 2 , and seminars on tilting theory and polynomials over finite fields. His publications explore advanced topics like universal localisations, torsion classes, and functorial approaches to triangulated categories. Awards include a DAAD PRIME fellowship (2015-2016) and ongoing DFG/DFG support for collaborative research.

Ben QuashView profile

Professor

• Christian Theology
• Theology and the Arts
• Liturgical Studies
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Professor Ben Quash is the inaugural Professor of Christianity and the Arts at King’s College London, part of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies. He holds a dual academic background in English Literature and Theology, with a PhD focusing on Hans Urs von Balthasar’s theological dramatic theory. Previously, he served as Dean and Fellow at Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Academic Director of the Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme (2004-2007). His research bridges Christian theology, the arts, and interfaith dialogue, emphasizing how visual, literary, and musical forms engage biblical and theological themes. Key roles include founding and directing the Centre for Arts & the Sacred (ASK) and leading the Visual Commentary on Scripture project. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules on theology, art, and liturgy, including courses like Salvation and the City and Art as a Theological Medium . His work explores modernity’s impact on theology, the role of liturgy in shaping ethics, and the intersection of art with scriptural interpretation. Professor Quash’s media engagements include BBC broadcasts on topics like sacred spaces, Christian art’s legacy, and theological aesthetics. He has authored/co-edited over 60 publications, including Theology, Modernity and the Visual Arts (2024) and Visualising a Sacred City: London, Art and Religion (2016). Awards include the King’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts (2012).