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• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• Mobile Application Security
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Prof. Dr. Zoran Đurić is a full professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka, specializing in computer science and informatics. He focuses on cybersecurity, network security, and secure communication protocols. His research includes cryptographic protocols like CryptoCloak, intrusion detection systems, mobile application security, and payment system architectures such as FEIPS. He leads projects like the 'Predictive Model Development' funded by NLB Banka and collaborates with institutions like the City of Banja Luka on IT modernization. Đurić has authored textbooks including Network and Distributed Programming and Java Programming , and has published extensively in journals like Computer Networks and Advances in Electrical and Computer Engineering . Educations: Not explicitly listed in text but inferred through academic rank and publications. Research Trends: Over 20 years of work focuses on practical security solutions for modern systems, including Android vulnerabilities, steganography, and adaptive streaming security. Grants/Projects: Active in EU-funded projects (e.g., 'Resilience Against Emerging Cyber Threats') and industry collaborations (e.g., NLB Banka). Labs/Teams: Head of research groups focused on cyber defense, secure payment systems, and software security tools.

• Digital Media Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Social Media Analysis
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Lecturer Sarvas Risto is affiliated with Aalto University's Department of Computer Science within the School of Science. His research focuses on digital media studies, human-computer interaction (HCI), and the societal implications of technology. Key areas include social media analysis, digital saturation, metadata creation, and citizenship in the digital age. Risto has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2001, with notable work exploring photography's technological evolution, mobile social interaction platforms, and user-centric design principles. His research activities include organizing academic events like the 2021 Final Seminar of the 'Everyday Media Imagined by Teenagers' project and presenting at international conferences on topics such as digital natives' connectivity experiences and citizenship skills. While primarily focused on academic contributions, his work bridges technical innovation with sociocultural analysis, addressing both practical and ethical dimensions of emerging technologies. Risto has collaborated on projects like the RISE initiative, which explored semantically supported media services, and the DIMAS system for distributing multimedia content on peer-to-peer networks. His ongoing interests span future print media design, metadata systems for digital photography, and the legal aspects of user-generated content.

• Signal Processing
• Digital Communication
• Information Theory
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Gregory W. Wornell is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE). He leads the Signals, Information, and Algorithms Laboratory and co-directs the MIT Center for Wireless Networking. He chairs the EECS Graduate Area I (Systems, Communication, Control, and Signal Processing) and is part of MIT's Computational and Systems Biology Initiative. Education: B.A.Sc. (Honors), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, University of British Columbia (1985) S.M. (1987) and Ph.D. (1991), Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, MIT Research Interests: Focuses on signal processing, digital communication, and information theory, with applications to wireless networks, sensor systems, multimedia technologies, and quantum communication. His work emphasizes algorithms for interference cancellation, multimedia authentication, and source coding. Awards & Recognition: IEEE Fellow HP-MIT Alliance Award (2001) Promoted to Full Professor at MIT (2002) Grants & Leadership: Leads major research initiatives, including work funded by the HP-MIT Alliance. Oversees graduate programs and industrial collaborations. Labs & Teams: Directs the Signals, Information, and Algorithms Laboratory within RLE, fostering interdisciplinary projects in wireless networking and quantum communication.

Lei JiaoView profile

Research Professor

• AI Systems
• Edge Computing
• Cloud Computing
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Dr. Lei Jiao is a Research Professor at the School of Computer and Data Sciences , University of Oregon, specializing in large-scale systems across cloud, edge, and NextG networks. Their interdisciplinary work integrates network optimization , machine learning , and game theory to enhance system efficiency, scalability, sustainability, and resilience. Research interests include Edge AI , Cloud Computing , Energy Systems , Cybersecurity , and Multimedia . Current affiliations: Center for Cyber Security and Privacy , University of Oregon; former role at Nokia Bell Labs , Ireland. Dr. Jiao's recent publications focus on AI systems in cloud-edge environments, resource orchestration , cybersecurity , and energy-efficient computing . Their work has earned recognition through IEEE/ACM awards and grants from the National Science Foundation and Ripple . As an educator, Dr. Jiao teaches Intermediate Algorithms , Optimization , and Edge Computing Seminars . They actively mentor PhD and MSc students across institutions like Fudan University , BUPT , and University of Oregon .

ROI MENDEZ FERNANDEZView profile

Professor

• Audiovisual Communication
• Virtual TV Sets
• Mixed Reality in Education
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ROI MENDEZ FERNANDEZ is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences within the Faculty of Communication Sciences. He is also part of the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA) and the Audiovisual studies research group focused on audiovisual communication technologies. His academic career includes a doctoral thesis in 2017 titled Advanced visualization and interaction applied to virtual scenarios , supervised by Dr. Julian C. Flores González and Dr. Enrique Castelló Mayo. His research interests center on virtual TV set technologies , mixed reality applications in education , motion capture systems , and cloud-based educational platforms . Recent work explores the viability of tools like Cloudclass in primary education, telepresence in art education, and benchmarking human pose estimation solutions for virtual television. Notable contributions include developing distributed virtual TV architectures, cyclorama illumination calibration, and low-cost sensor integration for natural interaction systems. His projects often bridge academic research with practical applications in media production and educational technology. He actively collaborates with the COGRADE research group on computer graphics and data engineering.

Javed I. KhanView profile

Professor

• Computer Networking
• Cyber Infrastructure
• Active and Programmable Networking
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Javed I. Khan is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Kent State University . He leads cutting-edge research in networking, cyber infrastructure, and perceptual systems, with funding from DARPA, NSF, NASA, AFRL, and the World Bank. He is the director of the Media Communications and Networking Research Laboratory (MEDIANET) and actively contributes to international education networks. Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa B.Sc., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) His research spans active and programmable networking , peer-to-peer systems , semantic design , multimedia communication , and medical imaging . He has pioneered work in holographic associative memory and complex system visualization . His interdisciplinary work integrates computer science with human-centered design and global development. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in decentralized systems , next-generation architectures , and intelligent networking . Themes include P2P computing, dynamic routing, content-based search, and perceptual engineering, indicating a forward-looking research vision in network evolution and human-machine symbiosis. Fulbright Senior Specialist on High Performance Education Networking Open Grants Fellow, East West Center, Hawaii Dr. Khan has advised national and international bodies including the World Bank on research and education networks (RENs) for sustainable development. His lab has secured grants from DARPA , NSF , NASA , and AFRL , supporting innovative projects in space communication, multisensory fusion, and digital library systems. He leads the MEDIANET Lab , which houses the Internet Teaching Lab (ITL) and Student Research Portal . The lab fosters collaboration through the MEDIANET Collaboration Server and supports projects in active networking, P2P computing, and perceptual media.

• Multimedia Systems
• Image Processing
• Signal Processing
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Luis Torres Urgell is a Professor at the Department of Signal Theory and Communications, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Telecommunication Engineering of Barcelona. His research focuses on multimedia systems, image processing, and signal processing with notable contributions to video compression, audio-visual indexing, and computer vision applications. He has been actively involved in numerous competitive research projects, including initiatives on genomic data compression and multimedia security. His work spans over 410 academic activities, including over 140 conference presentations and 78 scientific documents. Notable contributions include advancements in face recognition algorithms, distributed video coding, and the development of tools for automated video summarization in sports content. Torres has also made significant strides in education through project-based learning in telecommunications and the integration of virtual ethnography in social web platforms. He has been recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE and received institutional recognition from UPC for his research contributions. His research has been supported by grants from the Spanish and Catalan governments, including projects under the RIS3CAT strategy and the National Plan for Scientific Research.

• Video Coding
• Immersive Media
• Digital Watermarking
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Glenn Van Wallendael is an Associate Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture , affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Information Systems . He leads research in video coding, digital watermarking, and immersive media technologies. Academic Focus: Video compression standards (HEVC, H.266), AI for multimedia, virtual reality Key Collaborations: iMinds, imec, European research consortia Research Interests include: Video compression algorithms (HEVC, SVC, MV-HEVC) Digital watermarking for copyright protection Machine learning applications in image/video analysis Quality of Experience (QoE) in immersive environments Recent Publications (2024-2025) show expertise in: Deepfake detection using vision transformers Medical image landmarking tools Lightweight geometric approximation methods AI-driven video quality assessment Doctoral Mentorship includes supervising: 2021: Hannes Mareen (video forensics) 2020: Vasileios Avramelos (light field coding) 2017: Johan De Praeter (adaptive video encoding)

Kåre MosgrenView profile

Associate Professor

• Multimedia Technology
• E-Learning
• Digital Media Production
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Kåre Mosgren is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Information and Communication Technology, specializing in multimedia technology and e-learning. He actively contributes to the Multimedia and e-Learning research group, focusing on innovative digital education tools and media production techniques. His research explores: Multimedia technology for educational enhancement Digital media production workflows and event management 3D tracking systems and interactive visualization Photography and digital image manipulation techniques Science communication through documentary production Analysis of his 14 publications (2004-2014) reveals strong emphasis on: Educational technology development (e.g., video tutorials) Marine science communication projects like MAR-ECO Practical applications in photography and 3D systems Interactive research dissemination methods He maintains professional contact at kare.mosgren@uia.no and works from the Grimstad campus.

• Semantic Web
• Internet of Things
• Ontology Reasoning
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Floriano Scioscia is a researcher at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, with extensive contributions to the Semantic Web, Internet of Things, and knowledge-based systems. His work focuses on developing frameworks for semantic reasoning, resource discovery, and intelligent systems in ubiquitous computing environments. His research interests span multiple domains within computer science: Semantic Web technologies and ontology reasoning Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems Cloud-Edge computing architectures Knowledge representation and semantic matchmaker systems Mobile and ubiquitous computing applications Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on edge-based semantic reasoning, with significant work on the Tiny-ME and Cowl frameworks for lightweight OWL reasoning on resource-constrained devices. His research has increasingly incorporated blockchain technologies into IoT systems and explored the concept of "Internet of Conscious Things" with social capabilities for smart objects. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges computer science with healthcare applications, particularly in clinical decision support systems. Dr. Scioscia has collaborated extensively with researchers including Michele Ruta, Eugenio Di Sciascio, Giuseppe Loseto, and Filippo Gramegna across numerous projects spanning more than 15 years of research output.

Mª Aurora Pérez MaílloView profile

Professor

• Radio Communication
• Podcasting
• Audiovisual Communication
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Mª Aurora Pérez Maíllo is a Professor at the Faculty of Communication of the Pontifical University of Salamanca since 1994. She specializes in Audiovisual Communication and Podcasting , with a focus on Transmedia literacy education Radio culture promotion Digital media adaptation Oral expression pedagogy Her research group Media cartography and ICS. Innovation in Social Sciences have produced key studies on podcast cover design, radio industry digital transformation, and sound culture education for youth. Notable projects include Esp@cio Podc@st , an educational podcast platform for improving primary students' oral skills through playful, interactive methods. Her work combines Quantitative surveys on audience behavior Qualitative analysis of crisis communication (e.g., 2004 Madrid bombings coverage) Educational tool development for transmedia radio literacy with practical applications in university classrooms and school settings.

Abraham BernsteinView profile

Professor

• Semantic Web
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
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Abraham Bernstein is a Full Professor of Informatics at the University of Zurich (UZH), where he serves as Head of the Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group and Director of the UZH Digital Society Initiative. He leads a university-wide initiative with over 180 faculty members investigating the interplay between society and digitalization. His work bridges social science foundations (organizational psychology/sociology/economics) and technical disciplines (computer science, artificial intelligence), creating a unique interdisciplinary approach to digital transformation challenges. Education: Diploma in Computer Science from ETH Zurich Ph.D. in Management with concentration in Information Technologies from MIT's Sloan School of Management Professor Bernstein's research spans the Semantic Web, data mining/machine learning, recommender systems, crowd computing, and collective intelligence. His work uniquely integrates social science perspectives with technical computer science approaches, examining how social and technical elements interact in digital systems. Recent work focuses on explainable AI, ethical decision-making with AI systems, and the societal implications of digital transformation, reflecting his commitment to addressing both technical challenges and their broader societal context. His publication record shows a strong trajectory in multimodal information retrieval, knowledge representation, and human-AI collaboration, with increasing focus on ethical considerations and societal impact of AI technologies. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in bridging technical AI capabilities with human-centered design principles, particularly in areas like explainable recommender systems and democratic applications of AI. Scientific Recognition: Nominated Digital Shaper by Bilanz magazine (2017) Professor Bernstein has supervised over 30 PhD students whose work spans semantic technologies, data mining, recommender systems, and human-AI interaction. His research group has secured significant funding for projects related to digital society, knowledge representation, and AI ethics. As Director of the Digital Society Initiative, he coordinates cross-disciplinary research across UZH's faculties, bringing together scholars from humanities, social sciences, law, economics, and STEM fields to address complex digital transformation challenges. He leads the Dynamic and Distributed Information Systems Group at UZH, which maintains strong international collaborations and contributes significantly to both theoretical advances and practical applications in information systems. The group's work has influenced standards in semantic web technologies and continues to shape discourse on responsible AI development and deployment in society.

Corey ClarkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Game Development
• Human Computation
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Corey Clark, Ph.D., serves as Deputy Director of Research and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Southern Methodist University's Lyle School of Engineering. He leads the Human and Machine Intelligence (HuMIn) Game Lab, pioneering research at the intersection of gaming, artificial intelligence, and human computation to solve large-scale problems in healthcare, education, and national security. Dr. Clark holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude for his undergraduate degree. His doctoral research focused on nanoscale modeling and simulation techniques for Molecular Beam Epitaxy and Chemical Vapor Deposition of exotic materials. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, Human Computation, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, and Educational Technology. Clark is renowned for transforming commercial video games into distributed computing platforms through human computation, enabling breakthroughs in medical diagnostics and educational technology. His technical innovations in HTML5/JavaScript multithreading have been featured at major international game conferences. Analysis of Clark's 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a dominant focus on generative AI applications integrated with gaming mechanics, particularly for knowledge graph enhancement, medical diagnostics, and computational thinking education. Key trends include explainable AI systems, human-AI collaboration through gameplay, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving machine learning, demonstrating consistent innovation in applying game-based approaches to real-world problems. Dr. Clark has secured over $1.7 million in competitive research funding, including: Human Computation for Ocular Tomography Analysis ($62,924) with Retina Foundation Cryptocurrency Transactional Analysis via Gaming ($60,000) with Raytheon Game-Based Adult Literacy (XPrize) ($480,000) Flexible Electronics for Airborne Laser ($820,000) with Missile Defense Agency Networked C4ISR Chip ($850,000) with US Army As CTO for Dallas-based game technology companies, Clark has helped raise over $12 million in startup funding. His HuMIn Game Lab currently develops immersive gameplay systems for cancer treatment research using crowdsourced computation and machine learning, with recent projects including therapeutic discovery platforms and blockchain-based task completion systems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Inferencing
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Barry Drake serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where he is also affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and the Data Science Institute. Additionally, he holds the position of Co-Chief Scientist at the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre and participates in government advisory committees. His career bridges academic research and industry application, with significant experience in translating research into practical technology solutions for business and government sectors. Drake earned his PhD in Computer Science from UNSW Australia (1998-2003) and a BSc with First Class Honors in Computer Science from UTS (1991-1996). His educational background is complemented by a Certificate of Proficiency for Radio Fitter/Mechanic Electronic Systems from the Royal Australian Navy. His research focuses on algorithms and software for practical smart systems, with particular expertise in applications of AI and machine learning, probabilistic inferencing and knowledge compilation, learning probabilistic models, and fast-efficient near-neighbor searching in ultra-high dimensional spaces. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward health informatics applications , especially in health systems and delivery of health services, where he has made significant contributions through projects like the Lumos statewide linkage programme. The analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent pattern of research bridging theoretical computer science with practical healthcare applications. His recent work shows increasing focus on health data integration, patient journey modeling, and privacy-preserving synthetic data generation for healthcare applications, while maintaining his foundational expertise in probabilistic models and efficient search algorithms. Inventor on 20 filed patents ORCID identifier: 0000-0003-0572-9936 Drake actively supervises Masters and PhD students according to his profile, and his funded research portfolio includes multiple grants from the Digital Health CRC and NSW Health. His industry experience, particularly his 13 years at Canon Information Systems Research Australia where he served as Senior Principal Engineer and lead researcher for machine learning, informs his approach to technology research methods from a commercial perspective. His current projects focus on the impact of integrated care in New South Wales, synthetic data generation, and patient journey modeling. As Co-Chief Scientist at the Digital Health CRC, Drake contributes to a major national initiative focused on digital health innovation. His work with the Lumos programme has created Australia's first statewide linked data asset across primary care and other health settings, providing unique insights about cross-setting healthcare utilization. This initiative represents a significant contribution to health data infrastructure in Australia.

• Network Architectures
• Network Protocols
• Information Security and Assurance
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Sonia Fahmy is a Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. She joined Purdue in 1999 and was recently elevated to IEEE Fellow status. Fahmy is a member of CERIAS (Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security) and has made significant contributions to network architectures and protocols research. Research Interests: Design and evaluation of network architectures and protocols Network support for virtual reality applications Network measurement and management Cellular networks optimization and security Network experimentation methodologies Professor Fahmy's research has evolved to address emerging challenges in networking, with recent work focusing on virtual reality networking, 5G security, and quality-of-experience optimization. Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory from fundamental network protocol design toward addressing the specific requirements of modern applications like VR and volumetric video streaming. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2003) Professor Fahmy has successfully mentored numerous PhD students who have gone on to careers at leading technology companies and academic institutions. Her research has been supported by substantial funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Homeland Security, and industry partners including Cisco, Meta, Juniper Networks, and AT&T. She leads several active research projects including network support for virtual reality applications (NSF and Meta projects), network measurement and management (Juniper Networks and GENI Project), cellular networks security (NSF projects), and network experimentation (DHS and NSF projects).