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• Operations Research
• Data Analytics
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Katie McConky is a Professor and Department Head of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from SUNY Buffalo and prior experience as a research scientist at CUBRC Inc., where she worked on military and data mining projects. Her research focuses on operations research, machine learning, and energy systems optimization, addressing challenges in combinatorial optimization, cyberattack forecasting, and sustainable energy management. She has secured funding from agencies like ONR, AFRL, NASA, and NYSERDA. Education: BS and MS (RIT), Ph.D. (SUNY Buffalo) Key Roles: Department Head, Faculty Member, Research Scientist (CUBRC) Her work spans applications such as kidney exchange optimization, rover mission planning, and energy demand forecasting. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in her research, integrating machine learning with traditional optimization techniques. Dr. McConky’s publications highlight advancements in forecasting methodologies for cyber threats, energy systems, and transportation logistics. She teaches courses including Operations Research and Forecasting Methods, emphasizing practical software tools like Gurobi. Her contributions include patents on remote activity detection and energy storage optimization. Her research is supported by grants from federal agencies and industry partners, reflecting her expertise in both academic and applied domains.

• Healthcare Design
• Human-Centered Design
• Ergonomics
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Dr. Armagan Albayrak is an academic researcher at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Ergonomics . Their work focuses on healthcare innovation, particularly in improving patient experiences, sustainable medical technologies, and extended reality (XR) applications. Albayrak leads research projects like HiPP (optimizing orthopedic patient journeys) and Virtual Patient (surgical training systems), and teaches Health courses since 2023. Their research spans medical device design, dementia care technologies, telemedicine systems, and ICU sustainability. Key projects include redesigning syringe and glove usage in ICUs to reduce environmental impact, developing AR/VR tools for medical education, and co-designing assistive technologies with patients. Albayrak collaborates with healthcare providers, engineers, and interdisciplinary teams to bridge design and clinical practice. They are a 2025 Open Education Ambassador , advocating for accessible learning resources. Publications highlight themes like pediatric hemophilia care, cross-cultural surgical training, and dementia care personalization. Their work emphasizes user-centered approaches, emphasizing how design can enhance healthcare equity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Nellie Georgiou-KaristianisView profile

Professor

• Neuropsychology
• Huntington's Disease
• Friedreich Ataxia
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Professor Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) at Monash University within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio, where she leads and shapes the graduate research training agenda. She previously held significant leadership roles as Associate Dean (Graduate Affairs, 2015-2018) and Deputy Dean (Academic and Graduate Affairs, 2019-2021) within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science. She heads the Georgiou-Karistianis Experimental Neuropsychology Research Unit within the Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health and serves as Director of the Huntington's Research Group of Victoria (HRGV). Her research focuses on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Huntington's disease and Friedreich ataxia. She has pioneered work in discovering novel biomarkers for tracking disease progression that are now used in early drug development. Her research spans cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, biomarker development, and cognitive interventions. She has made significant contributions to understanding disease progression at brain, cognitive and motor levels, with work that has informed clinical trials and therapeutic approaches. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced neuroimaging techniques for tracking neurodegenerative processes, machine learning applications for biomarker development, and cognitive interventions for neurodegenerative conditions. Her work increasingly integrates multimodal data analysis and international collaboration to validate imaging biomarkers for clinical trial use. H-index of 57 with over 10,500 citations Editor-in-chief of Journal of Huntington's Disease since 2017 Editor-in-chief of Recent Patents on Biomarkers since 2017 Leadership certification from Harvard University Professor Georgiou-Karistianis has supervised 29 doctoral students to completion, seven of whom received NHMRC ECR Fellowships and one a Fulbright Fellowship. She has secured over $16 million in research funding from competitive government schemes (NHMRC, ARC Linkage) and philanthropic bodies. As Overall Coordinating Principal Investigator, she leads TRACK-FA, an international study with seven academic partners and six industry sponsors across four continents. She leads the Georgiou-Karistianis Experimental Neuropsychology Research Unit and chairs the TRACK-FA Neuroimaging Consortium. Her work involves close collaboration with international research networks including the Huntington's Disease Regulatory Science Consortium (HD-RSC), Critical Path Institute, and the Cure Huntington's Disease Initiative (CHDI, USA) Foundation.

Jimin YuView profile

Professor

• Paleoclimatology
• Oceanography
• Geochemistry
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Jimin Yu is a Professor at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at the Australian National University (ANU). He holds tenured positions, including ARC Future Fellow (2015–2019), and has expertise in paleoclimatology, oceanography, and geochemistry. His research focuses on the global carbon cycle, ocean circulation changes, and the development of geochemical proxies to understand past climate systems. Education: Ph.D. in Paleoclimatology (2006), University of Cambridge M.Sc. in Mineralogy and Petrology (2002), Nanjing University B.Sc. in Geology (1999), Nanjing University Research Interests: Jimin Yu's work explores interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and land biosphere through trace element and isotopic analyses. Key areas include: Carbonate system dynamics in deep-sea environments Development of proxies for seawater pH and carbonate ion saturation Reconstruction of past ocean circulation patterns using multi-proxy approaches Recent Research Trends: His publications highlight studies on Southern Ocean CO₂ release, Pacific deep-water circulation, and the role of meltwater in North Atlantic climate variability. These projects often integrate field data with numerical models to address unresolved mechanisms in Earth's climate system. Awards & Grants: ARC Discovery Project (DP140101393), 2014–2017 ARC Future Fellowship (FT140100993), 2015–2019 Teaching & Supervision: Course convener for Palaeoclimatology and Climate Change (EMSC3027/6027) . Supervises Ph.D. students in carbon cycle dynamics and paleoceanography, with current funding opportunities for motivated candidates. Labs & Facilities: Utilizes cutting-edge instrumentation like Neptune MC-ICP-MS and prepFAST MC systems for trace element analysis, supporting high-precision geochemical studies.

Elke U. WeberView profile

Professor

• Environmental Decision Making
• Behavioral Decision Theory
• Social Norms and Climate Action
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Elke U. Weber is the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment, Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs at Princeton University, and Associate Director for Education at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment. She is affiliated with the Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (BSPL) at Princeton and has previously held leadership roles at Columbia University’s Center for Decision Sciences and Center for Research on Environmental Decisions. Professor, Psychology & Public Affairs, Princeton University Co-Director, BSPL Emeritus Co-Director, Columbia’s Center for Decision Sciences Dr. Weber’s research focuses on human decision-making in environmental contexts , particularly examining social norms , climate policy acceptance , and behavioral spillover effects . Her work integrates neuroeconomics , cognitive psychology , and social network modeling to address sustainability challenges. Recent publications highlight her contributions to climate adaptation strategies , energy transition policies , and behavioral interventions . She has served on advisory boards for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) , World Economic Forum , and National Academies of Sciences . Lead Author, IPCC 5th & 6th Assessment Reports Chair, National Intelligence Council Associate Editorial Board, Psychological Review (2015-2020) Co-Director, Columbia’s Center for Decision Sciences (2000-2017) Her lab (BSPL) trains graduate students and postdocs in behavioral policy research , with members working on topics like energy justice , social norm correction , and extractive community transitions . She has received multiple fellowships and served as president of three professional organizations.

Sarah StaffordView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Regulatory Policy
• Law and Economics
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Sarah Stafford is a Professor of Economics at the College of William & Mary, affiliated with the Department of Economics in the College of Arts & Sciences. She joined the faculty in 1998 after earning her Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on environmental regulations' impacts on firms and industries, with particular emphasis on coastal management, hazardous waste policy, and regulatory compliance mechanisms. Education: B.S. in Foreign Service, Georgetown University (1990) Ph.D. in Economics, Johns Hopkins University (1998) Her research interests span environmental economics, regulatory policy, and law and economics. Key areas include evaluating the effects of environmental regulations on business behavior, measuring social vulnerability to climate change, and designing effective compliance frameworks for hazardous materials. Recent work emphasizes coastal zone management, living shorelines, and the economic impacts of recurrent flooding in Virginia. Her publications analyze regulatory effectiveness, including studies on environmental audits, state-federal regulatory interactions, and community vulnerability indices. Research consistently bridges economic theory with practical policy applications, particularly in coastal resilience and environmental justice.

Marina FiedlerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Organizations
• Information Systems and Organizational Behavior
• Sustainable Management Practices
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Prof. Dr. Marina Fiedler holds the Chair of Management, People and Information at the University of Passau since 2010. She is an Associate Editor at the Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research (SBUR) and heads the Passau experimental laboratory PAULA . Her academic journey includes a PhD (2004) and habilitation (2008) from the University of Munich, with visiting professorships at Corvinus University and State University of Management.

Wolfgang ZachariasView profile

Professor

• Geodesy
• Satellite Geodesy
• Earth System Monitoring
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Professor Wolfgang Zacharias is the Chair of Geodesy at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Geodetic Institute. His research focuses on satellite geodesy, Earth system monitoring, and climate change studies. He holds a PhD in Geodesy from TUM and has over 20 years of experience in geodetic data analysis and remote sensing applications. Education: PhD in Geodesy, Technical University of Munich, 2003 Diploma in Geomatics Engineering, Dresden University of Technology, 1998 Research Interests: Professor Zacharias specializes in integrating satellite altimetry, GPS, and radar interferometry for monitoring Earth's dynamic processes. His work addresses climate change impacts on sea levels, crustal deformation, and coastal erosion. He collaborates with international space agencies and contributes to global geodetic reference frameworks. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize multi-sensor data fusion, crustal deformation modeling, and climate-related geodetic applications. Key themes include satellite laser ranging, terrestrial laser scanning, and Earth rotation parameter estimation. Awards: 2023: Bavarian Order of Merit 2021: TUM Teaching Award Grants & Labs: He leads the Geodetic Institute at TUM, overseeing projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the European Space Agency (ESA). Active in graduate education, he advises students in geodetic engineering and Earth observation technologies.

Elham TorabiView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Analytics
• Operations Management
• Student Engagement and Motivation
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Elham Torabi is an Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics at the College of Business, James Madison University. She holds a Ph.D. in Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems from the University of Cincinnati (2016). Her research focuses on Healthcare Analytics, Operations Management, and innovative teaching practices emphasizing student engagement and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in education. She has published in journals such as Journal of Information Systems Education and INFORMS Transactions on Education , exploring topics like service operations principles in academia and Bayesian approaches to student motivation in business analytics courses. Her healthcare-related work includes developing frameworks for operational metrics in healthcare delivery systems (e.g., FASStR) and applying simulation modeling to improve emergency care workflows. She has also studied workflow optimization in mid-level care provider environments and capacity management strategies for multi-priority patient systems. Torabi’s teaching philosophy integrates pedagogical innovations to enhance student motivation and engagement. She emphasizes practical applications of analytics and operations management concepts in real-world contexts, particularly in healthcare and education sectors.

Matthew AdamsView profile

Associate Professor

• Civil Engineering
• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Concrete Technology
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Matthew Adams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire (2006) and M.S. (2012) and Ph.D. (2016) degrees in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, durability of infrastructure, and advanced cementitious systems. He is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute and a member of ASTM International. Awards include the 2021 Excellence in Upper-Level Undergraduate Teaching Award (NJIT), 2020 Richard P. Nathan Fellowship (Rockefeller Institute), and 2019 ASTM Emerging Professional Award. His work emphasizes recycled materials, low-carbon concrete, and corrosion-resistant systems. Adams leads the NJIT Materials Lab (https://sites.google.com/njit.edu/njitmatslab/home), focusing on experimental and computational studies of material behavior under environmental and mechanical stresses. His research integrates numerical modeling, data-driven approaches, and sustainability principles to address challenges in civil infrastructure longevity.

• Regional Economics
• Input-Output Analysis
• Tourism Economics
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Andre Carrascal Incera is a Researcher at the Department of Fundamentals of Economic Analysis, part of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences at the University of Santiago de Compostela. His research focuses on regional economics, input-output models, and the economic impacts of tourism and globalization. He holds a PhD from the same university, where he studied tourism and income distribution using general equilibrium models applied to Galicia's economy. His work spans topics such as economic resilience, pandemic effects, and interregional inequality. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Santiago de Compostela (2014) Research Interests: Regional economic dynamics Input-output analysis Tourism’s role in regional economies Economic modeling of pandemics Environmental externalities Advising/Grants: No formal advisees or grants listed. Collaborations include the GAME (Economic Analysis and Modeling Group). Labs/Teams: Member of the GAME group, focusing on economic modeling and regional development.

Matthias FuchsView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Tourism
• Big Data Analytics
• Circular Economy
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Matthias Fuchs is a tenured full professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His research focuses on sustainable tourism, big data analytics, circular economy frameworks, and strategic management in tourism destinations. He teaches courses such as M-1 Strategic Management and is actively involved in curriculum development for e-tourism and business intelligence. His work integrates quantitative methods like clustering algorithms (e.g., k-Means, DBSCAN) with qualitative analyses to address tourism challenges. Key research areas include real-time tourism monitoring via Google Maps data, socio-economic impact assessments of tourism, and post-Cartesian ontologies challenging conventional economic paradigms. He explores creativity's role in fostering innovative regions through network science and Buddhist philosophy-influenced frameworks. Publications span topics from cultural tourism sustainability in Sweden to the application of convolutional neural networks for Instagram analysis. Despite no explicit awards listed, his contributions to e-tourism curricula and big data methodologies reflect significant scholarly influence. Fuchs advocates for transformative science to align tourism with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing ethical leadership and justice-oriented socio-economic policies. Teaching responsibilities include guiding students in tourism management, strategic leadership, and destination marketing. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business intelligence, environmental science, and philosophy to address contemporary tourism challenges.

• 5G Mobile Systems
• Terahertz Communications
• Energy Efficiency
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Jonathan Rodriguez is a Professor in Mobile & Satellite Communications at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science. He also serves as an Honorary Senior Researcher at the University of Bradford. His expertise spans 5G systems, Terahertz communications, antenna design, and cybersecurity. Rodriguez has secured over €9.5 million in research grants as Principal Investigator, leading projects like H2020-MSCA-IF-2018-5GACE and NATO-SPS-2020. He holds prestigious awards including Fellow of the IET, Senior IEEE Member, and CEng certification. Education and Qualifications: Chartered Engineer (CEng) Fellow of the IET (2015–present) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020–present) Research Interests: His work focuses on 5G/6G networks, energy-efficient communication systems, IoT security, and advanced antenna technologies. He has over 500 publications and 4000 citations, reflecting contributions to system-level simulation methodologies and beamforming techniques. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for IEEE Access, IET Communications, and IET Quantum Communication. He has chaired over 25 international conferences and served on 100+ conference committees. Labs and Groups: Leads the Mobile and Satellite Communications Research Group at the University of South Wales, advancing innovations in wireless communication systems.

Chao Dong ZHUView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Community Ecology
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Prof. Chao Dong ZHU is a leading researcher in ecology and biodiversity conservation, affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple projects including MultiTroph (2022-2026), analyzing biodiversity mechanisms across trophic levels. His work focuses on plant-insect interactions, phylogenetic signals in ecological communities, and the impacts of tree diversity on herbivore-parasitoid networks. Key projects include SP09c1 Phylogenetic signals in plant-insect interactions and P4C: Associational effects mediated by parasitoids , examining how tree diversity influences herbivore communities and parasitoid dynamics. He has contributed to large-scale biodiversity experiments in subtropical forests, such as BEF-China, investigating species coexistence and turnover patterns. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts Research Themes: Trophic interactions, biodiversity gradients, DNA barcoding applications, spatial ecology Publications emphasize data-driven analyses of herbivore community structure, leveraging phylogenetic and functional trait approaches. His work bridges observational ecology with experimental design, contributing to understanding ecosystem resilience under biodiversity loss scenarios.

Erin R OttmarView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Educational Psychology
• Perceptual Learning
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Dr. Erin R. Ottmar is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Learning Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), affiliated with the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies. She directs the MAPLE (Math Abstraction Play Learning Embodiment) Lab, focusing on educational technology and mathematics cognition. She holds a BA in Psychology and Elementary Education from the University of Richmond (2005) and a PhD in Educational Psychology: Applied Developmental Science from the University of Virginia (2011). Her postdoctoral training was completed at the University of Richmond. Her research integrates educational, cognitive, and developmental psychology to design interventions improving mathematics teaching/learning. Key projects include developing dynamic educational technologies like From Here to There and Graspable Math that embed perceptual learning and gesture-based interaction. Her current work examines how cognitive and non-cognitive pathways combine to enhance K-12 mathematics education, using classroom observations, longitudinal data, and multi-level modeling. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on: Perceptual learning mechanisms in mathematics Educational technology efficacy Classroom implementation studies Game-based learning analytics Cognitive factors in mathematical reasoning Awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2022) Sigma Xi Outstanding Junior Faculty Researcher Award (2022) AERA Early Career Fellow (2016) She actively mentors graduate/undergraduate students in the LST program and Psychology department. Major grants include NSF funding for projects on perceptual cues in algebra learning ($668K) and AI-supported teacher tools. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applications in her lab.