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Frances DevineView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Tourism Management
• Event Management
• Hospitality Management
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Frances Devine is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Hospitality Tourism & Events Management at Ulster University Business School, Belfast campus. She serves as Course Director for the MSc International Event Management program and has been in academia for over 19 years. Her professional journey began with Compass Group/Catering as a catering manager throughout Northern Ireland from 1993-1997 before joining Ulster University in 2001 from the Northern Ireland Hotel and Catering College, Portrush. Dr. Devine holds a BA (Hons) in Hotel and Tourism Management from Magee (1992), an MA in International Tourism Management from Ulster University (2000), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Further and Higher Education (2009). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the University's Centre for Higher Education and Research Practice. In 2016, she achieved the Institute of Leadership and Management qualification (ILM). Her research primarily focuses on cultural diversity training in the hospitality and tourism sector, with particular emphasis on virtual event experiences and how cultural events can bridge social divides in post-conflict societies. Dr. Devine has published over 20 articles in professional and academic journals, with recent work examining the virtual event experience on platforms like Zwift and the role of cultural events in peacebuilding in divided cities like Belfast. Her research spans event management, tourism policy, and the intersection of technology with traditional event experiences. Dr. Devine has received significant recognition for her scholarly contributions, including the Cutting Edge Research Award (Gold) in 2023, an Emerald Literati Award for Excellence (Highly Commended) in 2008, and the Best Tourism Paper award in 2005. She serves as an academic reviewer for prestigious international journals including the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. Professionally, Dr. Devine has served as an external examiner at institutions including the University of Wales Institute Cardiff and the International University College in Bulgaria. She maintains strong industry connections with the Hastings Hotel Group in Northern Ireland, where she contributes to their Management Ambassador Programme as part of the Certificate of Personal & Professional Development framework. Her work exemplifies the integration of academic rigor with practical industry application in the dynamic field of event and tourism management.

LÉA PESSINView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Inequality
• Gender Studies
• Demography
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Léa Pessin is a Programme Director in Social Inequality and Assistant Professor of Sociology at the Department of Political and Social Sciences, European University Institute. She holds external affiliations with the Population Research Institute (Penn State University) and the Center for Research on Social Inequalities (Sciences Po). Previously, she served as Assistant/Associate Professor at CREST-ENSAE Paris (2023-2024) and Assistant Professor at Penn State’s Department of Sociology and Criminology (2019-2023). Education: Ph.D. in Sociology and Demography, Pompeu Fabra University (2016) NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship, Population Research Institute (Penn State) Visiting Pre-doctoral Scholar, Maryland Population Research Center (University of Maryland) Research focuses on gender revolution impacts on work-family outcomes across class, race, and contexts using cross-national longitudinal data. Key themes include labor market insecurity, partnership dynamics, and structural racism’s role in health disparities. The ERC-funded WeEqualize project examines work-family strategy inequalities across 24 countries since the 1960s. Grants: ERC Starting Grant (WeEqualize, 2023) NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship NIH-funded R01 grant (end-stage kidney disease disparities) Awards include the 2018 Work and Family Researchers Network Early Career Fellowship and 2019 Extraordinary Doctorate Award.

François BaccelliView profile

Professor

• Stochastic Geometry
• Wireless Networks
• Network Performance Evaluation
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François Baccelli is a Professor at École Normale Supérieure (ENS) and a researcher at INRIA. His research focuses on stochastic geometry, wireless networks, and network performance evaluation. He has authored influential books such as Stochastic Geometry and Wireless Networks and Elements of Queueing Theory . Baccelli is a Member of the French Academy of Sciences since 2005 and held the Eurandom Chair (2004–2005). His work bridges applied mathematics and telecommunications, addressing congestion control, network tomography, and TCP protocol analysis. He teaches advanced courses on stochastic geometry and network dynamics at ENS and collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley and the Newton Institute. His research group, TREC, explores interdisciplinary challenges in network science. Positions: INRIA Researcher, ENS Professor, Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley (2009–2010) Education: Background in applied mathematics and computer science (details not explicitly listed) Research Interests: Integrates stochastic processes and geometry to model complex networks. Key areas include TCP protocol analysis, coverage in wireless networks, and inverse problems in queueing theory. His work emphasizes scalability, performance evaluation, and mathematical rigor. Awards: Membership in the French Academy of Sciences (2005) Eurandom Chair (2004–2005) Grants & Collaborations: Organized the Stochastic Networks Programme at the Newton Institute (2010) and contributed to startups like N2NSoft. His research is supported by projects like the Miller Institute for Basic Research. Labs/Teams: Leads the TREC research group at INRIA/ENS, focusing on network calculus, stochastic geometry, and wireless systems.

• Work-life interface
• Flexible working practices
• Diversity and inclusion
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Alexandra Beauregard is Professor of Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck Business School, University of London. She holds multiple leadership positions including Programme Director for Professional Doctorates in Occupational Psychology and Evidence-Based HRM, and serves on the steering committee of Birkbeck Gender and Sexuality Research Institute. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Industrial Relations from LSE, MSc in Industrial Relations, and BA in Psychology from University of Waterloo. Her research examines work-life boundaries, flexible working arrangements, and diversity management with particular emphasis on gender identity and equality. Beauregard's work explores how organizational policies and cultural contexts shape workforce experiences across different demographics and economic conditions. Beauregard's 15 most recent publications demonstrate strong focus on gendered workplace experiences, boundary management under disruptive conditions (including pandemics and economic crises), and cross-cultural comparisons of work-family dynamics. Her work consistently intersects organizational psychology with diversity studies, yielding insights applicable to policy development. Awards & Honors: Senior Fellowship, Advance HE (2020) Associate Fellowship, British Psychological Society (2023) She directs doctoral programs and teaches courses in Organizational Behavior and Life Career Development. Her commissioned research includes collaborations with organizations like Acas and LinkedIn. Beauregard leads research projects on neurodiversity and organizational trauma, frequently presenting findings to industry groups including KPMG and Shell.

Sergii RudiukView profile

Research Fellow

• DNA Nanotechnology
• Soft Matter Physics
• Molecular Biology
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Sergii Rudiuk is a CNRS Research Fellow (Chargé de Recherche) at the Department of Chemistry, Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris , where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, physics, and biology. His work focuses on DNA-protein conjugates, DNA nanotechnology, and novel Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) techniques. Research Trends: Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on Photocontrolled DNA assembly and disassembly Colloidal and supramolecular self-organization Microfluidic manipulation of biomolecules Design of responsive nanomaterials Membrane biophysics and lipid domain engineering Light-regulated molecular systems Affiliations: Currently affiliated with ENS Paris in the Chemistry Department, he has previously worked in teams led by Prof. Damien Baigl (ENS) and collaborated with researchers across Japan, Germany, and France. Labs & Teams: Active in the Baigl laboratory at ENS, Rudiuk's research involves collaborations with interdisciplinary teams working on soft matter, molecular biology, and nanobiotechnology. His work often bridges experimental physics and chemical synthesis.

Laura SolaroliView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of food systems
• Food safety and nutrition
• Economic performance of agroecology
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Laura Solaroli is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics at ISARA Lyon , France, since 2022. She is also a University Lecturer at University of Montpellier , France, since 2015. Her work bridges academic research with applied projects in agroecology, food security, and international cooperation. PhD in Agro-Food Economics and Policies, University of Bologna (2011-2014) MSc in Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development, University of Montpellier (2011-2012) MSc in Local and International Cooperation, University of Bologna (2006-2009) Bachelor in International and Diplomatic Sciences, University of Bologna (2002-2006) Laura's research focuses on the economic performance of agroecology , food systems transformation , and consumer behavior analysis . She investigates how standardization bodies and certification frameworks influence sustainable food production and distribution. Her recent publications highlight trends in agroecological transitions , innovation processes , and food waste perception biases . Topics span from farm-level economic metrics to policy coherence across Mediterranean nations. 2024 PERFECO project analyzing agroecological farm performance 2023-2026 GO-PEI analysis of European innovation groups Erasmus+ AGRECOFARM developing sustainable diet access projects Laura leads teaching programs on Food Systems Economics , Environmental Classification , and Food Quality Economics at the University of Montpellier. She moderates the Agri’alim Fresk program for third-year students.

Florence d'Alché-BucView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Bioinformatics
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Florence d'Alché-Buc serves as Professor at Telecom Paris (Institut Polytechnique de Paris) and holds a Simons chair at Isaac Newton Institute, Cambridge (May-June 2025). She leads the Signal, Statistics and Machine Learning Research Team (S2A) within LTCI laboratory's Image, Data and Signal Department, and co-organizes the 2025 thematic programme 'Representing, Calibrating and leveraging predictive uncertainty' at Isaac Newton Institute. Her research centers on Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence with applications in bioinformatics, medical domains, and industrial settings. Key subdomains include (Operator-valued) Kernel Methods, Structured Output Prediction, Complex data analysis, Reliable Machine Learning, and Dynamical Systems Modeling. Her work emphasizes robust theoretical frameworks for real-world deployment, particularly in safety-critical applications requiring interpretability and uncertainty quantification. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal consistent innovation in kernel-based structured prediction, sketching techniques for scalability, and graph learning with optimal transport. She bridges theoretical advances with industrial applications through collaborations with Airbus, ENGIE, SAFRAN and others, focusing on efficient algorithms for complex data while maintaining rigorous statistical foundations. Scientific recognition includes: Simons chair at Isaac Newton Institute (2025) Ellis Fellow and Board member overseeing European AI PhD programmes She advises doctoral candidates like Jayneel Parekh and leads major initiatives including the Télécom Paris Chair on Data Science & AI (2019-2023) funded by industrial partners, and the ELIAS project (European Lighthouse on AI & Sustainability). Her service includes senior editorial roles at IEEE TPAMI and JMLR, plus program leadership at NeurIPS and ICML. As LTCI laboratory member and occasional CMAP collaborator at Ecole Polytechnique, she drives cross-institutional research through the S2A team while co-organizing international workshops on frugal AI and kernel methods.

Chris OatesView profile

Professor

• Computational Statistics
• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Bayesian Inference
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Chris Oates leads a research team in Computational Statistics and Probabilistic Machine Learning at Newcastle University's School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. He serves on the Programme Committee of the ICMS (2025–2028) and as an Associate Editor of the SIAM/ASA Journal of Uncertainty Quantification (2025–2027). His work focuses on advancing Bayesian computation, Monte Carlo methods, and uncertainty quantification, supported by grants such as a £0.8M EPSRC award (2022–2026) for Stein Discrepancy methodologies. Research interests include robust Bayesian inference for intractable likelihoods, optimal thinning of MCMC outputs, and reinforcement learning for adaptive sampling. His team develops software like Stein Thinning (stein-thinning.org) and has published breakthroughs in probabilistic Richardson extrapolation and prediction-centric uncertainty quantification using MMD. Awarded the Guy Medal in Bronze (2024) and a Leverhulme Prize (2024), he has advised over a dozen PhD students and postdocs, including co-supervised projects at King’s College London and Imperial College. Current funding includes a Heilbronn Institute grant for next-generation extrapolation methods and a Turing Fellowship (2024–2026). Labs/Teams: Active in the Alan Turing Institute collaboration network, leading a multidisciplinary group spanning computational statistics, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications in geospatial systems and cardiovascular data science.

Olivier FercoqView profile

Professor

• Optimization Algorithms
• Primal-Dual Methods
• Coordinate Descent Methods
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Olivier Fercoq is a Professor at Télécom Paris, affiliated with the Laboratoire Traitement et Communication de l’Information (LTCI). He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique (2012) and has held academic roles including Assistant Professor (2015–2021) and Postdoctoral positions at Télécom ParisTech and the University of Edinburgh. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, École Polytechnique (2009–2012) Master of Research in Optimization, Paris 6 University (2008–2009) Engineer's Degree in Mathematical Engineering, ENSTA-ParisTech (2006–2009) Research Interests: First-order optimization algorithms, primal-dual methods, and coordinate descent Applications in machine learning, web ranking, and chemotherapy optimization Key Achievements: Second Prize of the IMA Leslie Fox Prize (2015) PhD Thesis Award from the Gaspard Monge Programme (2013) Developed software tools like APPROX and contributions to Scikit-learn Teaching: Advanced courses on optimization, machine learning, and signal processing at Télécom Paris and IPP Master’s programs

Saqib AZIZView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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Dr. Saqib Aziz is a Full Professor of Finance at Rennes School of Business (France), currently serving as Academic Associate Dean for Research and Director of DBA Programmes. He holds a PhD in Finance from Université de Rennes 1 (2016) and has held academic roles at institutions like SKEMA Business School and IESEG School of Management. His research focuses on corporate finance, M&A, banking stability, and sustainable finance. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like European Financial Management and International Review of Financial Analysis . Aziz has received the Prix Recherche IGR-IAE Fondation (2018) and serves on editorial boards, including the Journal of Financial Management & Economics . He has organized major conferences like the 38th International AFFI Conference (2022) and contributed to policy-related training sessions on financial risk and technology. Education: Ph.D. Finance, University of Rennes 1, France (2016) Master SKEMA Business School, Lille, France (2008) M.B.A., NUST Business School, Pakistan (2002) Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in corporate governance, cross-border M&A, and sustainability. Key themes include the impact of political risk on corporate decisions, cultural factors in M&A success, and machine learning applications in finance. Recent studies explore how societal trust influences Sukuk markets and environmental policies affect insolvency risk. Professional Contributions: Refereed over 50 academic articles for journals like Banker, Markets & Investors and Applied Economics Trained faculty on Bloomberg terminals and fintech topics Advisor on risk management for institutions like GARP Labs/Teams: Active in Rennes School of Business’s research centers, particularly the AI-Driven Business and Financial Market & Corporate Outcomes (FMCO) groups. Collaborates with global networks like CEMS and the Financial Engineering and Banking Society.

• Hematology
• Lymphoma
• Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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Olivier Hermine is a University Professor-Hospital Practitioner (PU-PH) in Hematology at Paris Cité University, where he serves as Head of the Hematology Department at Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris. He has held this position since at least 2004 and continues to be active in both academic and clinical roles as of 2024. Professor Hermine completed his doctoral thesis in 1992 titled "L'ÉRYTHROPOIETINE (EPO) ET LE FACTEUR STIMULANT LES GRANULOCYTES ET LES MACROPHAGES (GM-CSF) AGISSENT COMPÉTITIVEMENT POUR INDUIRE DEUX PROGRAMMES DE DIFFÉRENCIATION DANS LA LIGNEE CELLULAIRE HUMAINE PLURIPOTENTE UT-7" under the direction of Bruno Varet. Hermine's research focuses primarily on hematology with special emphasis on lymphoma, particularly Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He serves as the coordinator and member for France of the EU-MCL (European Mantle Cell Lymphoma Network) Clinical Intergroup. His work also encompasses mastocytosis, erythropoiesis, and various blood disorders. His research has significant clinical applications, particularly in understanding spontaneously regressive hemopathies. As an academic advisor, Professor Hermine has directed numerous doctoral theses since at least 2004, including those of David Ghez (2004), Julie Bruneau (2013), Michaël Dussiot-Abraham (2013), Jean-Benoît Arlet (2013), Marc Rassy (2024), and potentially others. His students' research covers diverse aspects of hematology including mastocytosis, erythropoiesis, and thalassemia. Professor Hermine is actively involved in research networks, serving as director of the CALYM team and as a member of LYSA (Lymphoma Study Association). His leadership extends to coordinating international efforts through the EU-MCL Clinical Intergroup on Mantle Cell Lymphomas, demonstrating his significant role in advancing hematology research across Europe.

Gabor BELLAView profile

Associate Professor

• Multilingual Computational Systems
• Healthcare Data Interoperability
• Linguistic Diversity Modeling
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Gabor BELLA is an Associate Professor (maître de conférences) in Data Science at IMT Atlantique's Data Science department in Brest, France. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and focuses on computational systems addressing linguistic diversity and interlingual communication challenges. His research emphasizes healthcare data interoperability and bias mitigation in AI language technologies. Key research areas include multilingual lexical databases, cross-lingual semantic alignment, and ethical considerations in AI. He leads the Universal Knowledge Core (UKC), a large multilingual lexicon emphasizing linguistic diversity, and coordinates the SCROLL NLP platform for semantic text analysis in structured data. Academic roles include Programme Chair at CONTEXT 2019 conference and serving as Associate Editor for Springer Nature Computer Science. Awards include a 2025 LoResLM Best Reviewer Award and 2024 ECAI Outstanding PC Member Award. Notable projects: InteropEHRate (health data interoperability), Diversicon Framework (pluggable lexical resources), and collaborations with organizations like NHS Scotland. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied NLP, particularly in minority language preservation and healthcare data integration. Recent publications address linguistic bias in AI, metonymy universality, and cross-lingual medical data standards. Supervises PhD students like Hadi Khalilia and collaborates widely across Europe and the Global South to advance equitable language technologies.

Laurent ScaringellaView profile

Associate Professor

• Knowledge Management
• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
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Laurent Scaringella is an Associate Professor in the Strategy and Innovation Academic Area at Rennes School of Business, where he has been employed since September 2017. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2012 to 2017. He holds a D.B.A. from Grenoble École de Management (2010), an M.A. from Grenoble Graduate School of Business (2008), and dual bachelor's degrees from Université Pierre Mendès France (2006) and Turku Polytechnics, Finland (2006). His professional background includes a post-doctoral position at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and industry experience at Schneider Electric. His research explores: Knowledge management : Absorptive capacity and knowledge spillovers Innovation ecosystems : Open innovation and territorial models Strategic entrepreneurship : Spin-off mechanisms and business model innovation Organizational design : Dynamic capabilities in disruptive environments Geographical economics : Cluster development and innovation infrastructure Scaringella's recent publications (2016-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on innovation management, knowledge transfer, and strategic adaptation, with emerging emphasis on digital transformation in marketing and education. Theoretical frameworks frequently integrate ecosystem perspectives with empirical case studies across diverse sectors. His scientific recognition includes: Research grant from UC Berkeley's Garwood Center (2012) National prize for Resistance and Deportation Memory examination He has supervised consulting projects and contributed to programme development as Manager of the Master of Science in International Marketing programme since 2011. No information is available regarding current research labs or teams under his direction.

Irena DescubesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cross-cultural Negotiation
• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainable Consumption
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Irena Descubes is an Assistant Professor at Rennes School of Business, specializing in Marketing with expertise in international negotiation, consumer behavior, and sustainability. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Economics, Prague, and an MBA from Open University London. Her research explores cross-cultural negotiation dynamics, ethical consumption patterns, and sustainable business models in emerging economies. Recent work examines mental health in workplaces and CSR legitimacy shifts in French corporations. Honors include the Best Paper Award at the 2011 ICESKS Symposium. She contributes to executive education as EMBA Programme Manager and Acting Head of Executive Education, emphasizing innovative pedagogical approaches like theatre-based learning for corporate training.

Geneviève POULINGUEView profile

Associate Professor

• Project Management
• Communities of Practice
• Organizational Knowledge Management
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Geneviève POULINGUE is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School, currently serving as the Belo Horizonte Campus Dean since 2016. She holds a Doctorat en Sciences de Gestion (2009) from IAE Caen and has over 20 years of professional experience in antic business management before transitioning to academia. Her research focuses on project management, communities of practice, organizational knowledge systems, and intercultural management. Key roles include Director of Programme Grand Ecole (2014-2018) and Deputy Director of Programme Grand Ecole - Paris campus (2013-2014). Her work explores innovative frameworks for project governance, knowledge sharing in organizations, and the role of communities in fostering intrapreneurship and sustainable innovation. Recent research trends emphasize AI-driven educational strategies (2023), interorganizational networks for project sustainability (2015-2016), and cross-cultural strategic alliances (2011). Earlier work analyzed the Club de Montréal's impact on project management theory (2007-2012), demonstrating how practitioner-researcher communities drive disciplinary evolution. No scientific awards are listed in available texts. Her administrative leadership has shaped SKEMA's global campuses, particularly in Brazil. She has advised numerous institutional projects but no formal student advisees are documented.