Dr. Janina Kamm is a faculty member in the Department of Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She earned her PsyD from The Chicago School in 2015 and completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship at the University of Iowa's Benton Neuropsychology Clinic under Dr. Daniel Tranel, an expert in neuropsychology. Dr. Kamm has extensive clinical experience across diverse settings, including VA Hospitals, academic medical centers, and private practice. Degree: PsyD in Clinical Psychology (2015). Training: Fellowship in neuropsychology at University of Iowa. Her research focuses on post-surgical cognitive outcomes for neurosurgical patients, with particular emphasis on neuropsychological assessment and prediction of recovery. Her work spans neurosurgical populations such as Chiari malformation type I patients and epilepsy patients undergoing temporal lobectomy, examining FDG-PET uptake, seizure outcomes, and neuroimaging techniques for localization. Dr. Kamm's publications include studies on cognitive outcomes after surgery, neuroimaging techniques, and neuropsychological assessment tools. She has contributed to journals like Neurosurgery , Epilepsy & Behavior , and Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology . Her work integrates clinical practice with research to improve surgical and psychological outcomes in neurological populations.
Andrea Coladangelo is an Assistant Professor at the Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington. He co-leads the Quantum group and is affiliated with the Theory and Crypto groups. He coordinates the NSF-funded Quantum@UW REU program and teaches courses in quantum computation and quantum learning theory. PhD in Computer Science from Caltech (advisor: Thomas Vidick) Postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley and the Simons Institute (advisor: Umesh Vazirani) BA in Mathematics from University of Oxford Master in Mathematics from University of Cambridge His research focuses on the intersection of quantum computation and cryptography , particularly quantum pseudorandomness, device certification, and quantum learning theory. His work explores foundational questions about entanglement, non-local games, and quantum cryptographic protocols. Recent publications examine quantum money, zero-knowledge arguments, and separations between finite/infinite-dimensional quantum correlations. Coladangelo's 15 most recent papers address topics like quantum cryptographic foundations , entanglement verification , and pseudorandom state construction . Key venues include Eurocrypt, STOC, CRYPTO, and QIP. His work often bridges theoretical quantum information with practical implementations on cloud-based quantum devices via platforms like qBraid . Google Research Scholar Award (2025) CSE Undergraduate Teaching Award (University of Washington, 2023) Best Student Paper (QIP 2019) He advises PhD student Er-Cheng Tang and has taught courses like CSE 434: Intro to Quantum Computation and CSE 599C: Quantum Learning Theory . Coladangelo also delivered a lecture series at the 22nd Bellairs Crypto Workshop (2024) on "Random and pseudorandom quantum states."
Ciara Greene serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin, where she leads the Attention and Memory Laboratory. Her academic work bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications in legal settings, education, and mental health. Her research focuses on the adaptive nature of human memory systems. Greene investigates how memory's flexibility and fallibility actually serve evolutionary purposes, challenging the common misconception that memory should function as a perfect recording device. Her work examines memory reconstruction processes, the relationship between memory and imagination, and the implications of memory fallibility in eyewitness testimony and legal contexts. She explores concepts like cognitive offloading through technology, the benefits of forgetting for mental efficiency, and how selective memory contributes to psychological wellbeing. Greene co-authored the popular science book Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember , which introduces readers to cutting-edge memory science while explaining why our 'flawed' memories help us survive and thrive. The book addresses common memory misconceptions and presents research showing how memory distortion occurs through the reconstructive process, using the metaphor of building and rebuilding a Lego tower to explain how memories are actively constructed rather than retrieved.
Hayley B Kristinsson, PsyD serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Kristinsson specializes in neuropsychological assessment with particular expertise in developing and validating computerized cognitive testing tools. Her research focuses on creating accessible digital methods for measuring attention, processing speed, and executive function. She has made significant contributions to the field through her work on the 'KeyStrokes' test (KS), which represents an innovative approach to online neuropsychological assessment. Her recent publication demonstrates the KS test's strong internal consistency and valid correlations with established neuropsychological measures including WAIS-IV, Reynolds Interference Task, and trail making tests. The research involved a clinical sample of 87 individuals with a mean age of 54.09 years, revealing that age significantly predicts performance (p Dr. Kristinsson's work bridges clinical neuropsychology with digital health technologies, potentially expanding access to cognitive assessment tools for both research and clinical applications.
Ki Wai Chau is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen, specializing in Economics, Econometrics & Finance. He holds a PhD in Numerical Analysis from Delft University of Technology (2020) and an MPhil in Mathematical Finance from The University of Hong Kong (2014). PhD: Numerical Finance with Backward Stochastic Differential Equations, Delft University of Technology MPhil: Mathematical Finance, The University of Hong Kong His research focuses on Fourier-based numerical approximation, regression techniques, and stochastic differential equations in finance and insurance risk theory. Recent work includes comparative risk aversion analysis in the Omega ratio, rule-based investment strategies, and scalable Python tools for XVA pricing. His publications reflect expertise in Monte Carlo methods, BSDE applications, and error bounds for financial models. He teaches courses such as Statistical Modelling for EOR, Life Insurance, Risk Insurance, and Dependence & Extremes in Risk Management. Ancillary activities include serving on the Central Exam Committee at the Actuarieel Instituut.
Chethan Kamath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay, where he is a member of the Theory Group and Trust Lab. His primary research focus is on cryptography, particularly its foundations, with broader interests extending to theoretical computer science. His educational journey includes: PhD from IST Austria (2014-2020) under Krzysztof Pietrzak, with thesis titled "On the Average-Case Hardness of Total Search Problems" Master's in CS from IISc Bangalore (2010-2013) under Sanjit Chatterjee, with thesis titled "Constructing Provably Secure Identity-Based Signature Schemes" Bachelor's in CS from University of Kerala (2005-2009) at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam Dr. Kamath's research interests span the theoretical foundations of cryptography, with particular focus on secure computation, complexity theory, and cryptographic hardness assumptions. His work often bridges theoretical computer science with practical cryptographic applications, exploring the boundaries of what can be efficiently computed while maintaining security guarantees. His research frequently addresses fundamental questions about the relationship between cryptographic primitives and complexity classes, especially the PPAD and TFNP complexity classes. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on foundational aspects of cryptography, with particular emphasis on secure computation (garbled circuits, Yao's protocol), proofs systems (proofs of work, proofs of exponentiation), and complexity-theoretic aspects of cryptographic primitives. A notable trend is his exploration of the connections between complexity classes like PPAD and cryptographic assumptions, as well as his work on verifiable delay functions and their underlying number-theoretic assumptions. His research often employs tools from algorithmic graph theory (treewidth, separators) to analyze cryptographic protocols. His notable scientific achievement includes: Azrieli Fellowship during his post-doc at Tel Aviv University Dr. Kamath actively mentors students and researchers, currently advising several PhD and MS students at IIT Bombay, often in collaboration with Sruthi Sekar. His service to the academic community includes extensive program committee memberships for major conferences including Crypto, Eurocrypt, and TCC, demonstrating his standing in the cryptographic research community. He has co-organized educational events like the "Introduction to Cryptography" school as part of the ACM India Summer School 2025 and the "Theoretical Foundations of Cryptography" school as part of the ACM India Summer School 2024. He leads research activities within the Trust Lab at IIT Bombay, which focuses on theoretical and applied aspects of cryptography and security. The lab actively recruits MS/PhD students and post-docs, with ongoing research in foundational cryptography and its applications to secure computation, verifiable delay functions, and complexity-theoretic aspects of cryptographic security.
Emanuela Brusadelli is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology , University of Wollongong, Australia. She holds a PhD and has completed specialized training in Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) and psychodiagnosis. Clinical Psychology Lecturer at University of Wollongong Former Clinical Psychologist and Research Consultant in Italy Member of IGAPSYD, Society for Psychotherapy Research, and APA Division 39 Research Interests: Mental Wellbeing and Interventions Testing and Assessment Personality Disorders and Dimensional Models Obesity and Eating Disorders Malingering and Forensic Psychology Recent Research Trends: Focuses on psychodynamic diagnostic frameworks (PDM-2), attachment theory, mentalizing, and cross-cultural studies of psychological traits. Publications span clinical psychology, psychotherapy outcomes, and cognitive assessment. Teaching & Supervision: Lecturer and Subject Coordinator for PSYP916 (2019–2020) Supervision of PhD and Master’s research on personality disorders, bariatric surgery outcomes, and psychopathic traits
Samim Ghamami is a prominent economist and academic researcher working at the intersection of finance and macroeconomics. Currently serving as an economist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, he has held academic roles at Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and the University of Southern California. His work focuses on financial stability, quantitative finance, risk management, digital asset markets, and macroeconomic policy . Ph.D. in Finance and Operations Research from University of Southern California (2009) M.Sc. in Operations Research from University of Tehran (2003) B.Sc. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (2000) His research spans advanced financial technologies, systemic risk, and regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on central counterparty (CCP) risk, collateral mechanisms, and market structure reforms. His recent publications analyze extreme value theory applications to financial institutions and systemic risk allocation in complex networks. Ghamami’s academic output reveals trends in financial engineering, risk modeling, and macro-financial linkages . He has developed innovative approaches to counterparty risk quantification and network reliability estimation. Recipient of SEC Chair’s Award for Excellence (2020) for Treasury market reforms INFORMS 2013 Best Presentation Award As an advisor to the Bank for International Settlements and expert for the Financial Stability Board, he has shaped post-crisis capital market reforms. His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses in asset pricing, risk management, and financial economics at NYU, Columbia, and UC Berkeley.
Camilla Bärthel Flaaten is a researcher at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo , and a member of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction at NORMENT, Oslo University Hospital & Institute of Clinical Medicine. Her work focuses on longitudinal studies of cognitive functioning in bipolar disorder (BD), combining clinical and neuropsychological assessments. In her 2023 study, she investigated long-term cognitive trajectories in BD patients compared to healthy controls, revealing stability or improvement in domains like verbal learning and memory, while highlighting persistent deficits in psychomotor speed and working memory. Research Interests : Clinical psychology and BD Cognitive neuroscience Longitudinal neuropsychological studies Neuroprogression in mental health disorders Key Contributions : Co-authored a pivotal 10-year follow-up study on BD cognition, utilizing standardized tools like SCID-1, CVLT-II, and WAIS. The study challenged assumptions of neurodegeneration in BD, emphasizing developmental and clinical implications.
Professor John Towse is a distinguished academic in the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University, with expertise spanning cognitive psychology, cybercognition, and metascience. His research investigates the intricate relationships between working memory, executive functions, and real-world cognitive performance, as well as the psychological aspects of cybersecurity and software development. His research interests include: Working memory and executive functions - examining how active maintenance of transient information influences cognitive development and skills Cybercognition - studying how cognitive systems interact with online environments and digital interfaces Metascience - exploring ways to enhance research credibility and optimize research processes Psychology of computer security - investigating human factors in secure software development Professor Towse's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of cognitive psychology and cybersecurity, with particular attention to working memory mechanisms, data sharing practices in psychological research, and cognitive factors influencing susceptibility to email fraud. His work bridges theoretical cognitive science with practical applications in digital security and research methodology. Notable contributions include investigations into theoretical foundations of working memory systems, psychological predictors of vulnerability to cyber fraud, security perceptions among software developers, and ethical frameworks for digital behavioral data research. Professor Towse actively supervises postgraduate research, currently guiding PhD student Matthew Ivory in research related to protecting ordinary people from deepfakes. He has led significant research projects including 'Why Johnny doesn't write secure software? Secure Software development by the masses' (2017-2021), funded by EPSRC with £518,783.44, where he served as Co-Investigator. His professional activities include membership in the Experimental Psychology Society, editorial roles for journals including the Journal of Numerical Cognition and Psychologia, and participation in the ESRC Peer College Review. He also serves on the Expert Group on Open Science (EGOS).
Edward Hawrot is the Alva O. Way Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University's Division of Biology and Medicine. He has been at Brown since 1990, initially serving as Chair of the Section of Molecular Pharmacology. His research focuses on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and the neurotoxins that target them, with particular emphasis on structure-function relationships. Hawrot received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Harvard University and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School as a Helen Hay Whitney Postdoctoral Fellow working with Paul Patterson. Prior to joining Brown, he spent ten years on the faculty in the Department of Pharmacology at Yale University School of Medicine. His research spans multiple areas including molecular pharmacology, drug design and discovery, nicotine receptor biology, proteomics, and transgenic mouse models. Hawrot's laboratory pioneered the development of a knock-in mouse model where the alpha3 gene was modified to impart sensitivity to alpha-bungarotoxin, enabling systematic determination of alpha3-containing nAChR roles in behavior and nervous system function. His work combines biochemical, biophysical, and molecular biological approaches to understand drug-receptor interactions at the molecular level. Hawrot has received significant funding from NIH and NSF, including grants for mass spectrometry equipment, training programs, and research on nicotinic receptors in pulmonary hypertension. His publication record spans over 70 articles with consistent output through 2021, demonstrating sustained research productivity in receptor biology and neuropharmacology. Established Investigator of the American Heart Association Upjohn Professor of Pharmacology Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2011) Multiple NIH study section appointments (2005-2015) Hawrot has served on multiple NIH study sections and has been an active member of several professional organizations including the American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Society for Neuroscience. His laboratory has developed innovative techniques including the 'pharmatope' approach for engineering receptor sensitivity to alpha-bungarotoxin, creating valuable tools for neuroscience research.
Professor Takeshi Watanabe serves in the Department of Applied Physics at Nagoya Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering. Specializing in fluid dynamics and turbulence theory, his research bridges fundamental physics with atmospheric and industrial applications. Education: Doctor of Science (2000.03, Kyushu University) Master of Science (1997.03, Kyushu University) Bachelor's Degree (1995.03, Tokyo University of Science, Faculty of Science, Department of Applied Physics) Watanabe's research focuses on turbulent flows , particularly particle-laden turbulence, cloud microphysics, and passive scalar transport. His work employs advanced computational techniques including direct numerical simulation (DNS) to investigate phenomena like energy dissipation statistics, vortex dynamics, and polymer scission in turbulent environments. Key contributions include modeling turbulence modulation by particles and supersaturation spectra in cloud systems. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions to fluid mechanics, with recent articles in Physical Review Fluids and Journal of Fluid Mechanics addressing fundamental turbulence characteristics across diverse applications from atmospheric science to industrial fluid systems. Awards: Fellow Member Certification (Japan Society of Fluid Mechanics, 2023) HPCI Outstanding Research Achievement Award (RIST, 2021) Japan Fluid Mechanics Society Central Chapter Outstanding Presentation Award (2004) As Principal Investigator for multiple competitive grants including JSPS Kakenhi projects (totaling over ¥48 million), Watanabe leads collaborative research on cloud turbulence and particle-fluid interactions. His advisory role extends to high school outreach programs at Nagoya Institute of Technology, demonstrating commitment to science education. Watanabe actively contributes to academic governance as理事 (Board Member) of the Japan Society of Fluid Mechanics and strategic committee member at the National Institute for Fusion Science, where his expertise in turbulence informs plasma simulation research.
Katarina Petrovićová is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Classical Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. She has served in this department since 2003 and holds the academic rank of docent (Associate Professor) in Classical Philology, awarded following her habilitation in 2014. Her educational background includes: 2000: Mgr. in Philosophy-Latin from the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno (diploma thesis: 'The Image of Roman Republican Prose in the Work of A. Theodosius Macrobius Saturnalia') 2005: Ph.D. in Classical Philology from the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno (dissertation: 'Analysis and Comparison of Gellius's Noctes Atticae and Macrobius's Saturnalia: Transformations of Roman Academic Literature in the High and Late Empire') 2014: Associate Professor in Classical Philology (habilitation thesis: 'Martianus Capella: teachings 'on the way' between antiquity and the Middle Ages') Professor Petrovićová's research centers on ancient literature, with particular focus on Latin scholarly prose of late antiquity and philosophical literature in Latin. She investigates how educational models, manipulative strategies, and persuasive techniques functioned in ancient texts, examining the transformation of Roman academic literature from the High Empire to Late Antiquity. Her work on Martianus Capella's De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii has been especially influential in understanding how this text transmitted the concept of the seven liberal arts between antiquity and the medieval period. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent scholarly output with a clear thematic trajectory. Her most recent work shows increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting classical studies with history of science (particularly through Kepler studies) while maintaining her core focus on late antique educational literature. She demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing the structural composition of ancient texts and their reception across historical periods. Her professional recognition includes: Executive editor of SPFFBU Graeco-Latina Brunensia since 2004 Editor of special issues honoring Prof. Antonín Bartoňek (2001) and Doc. Daša Bartoňková (2009) Member of the editorial board of FF MU Publications since 2011 Secretary and executive editor of FF MU Publications since 2013 Active membership in the Mediterranean Studies Association Professor Petrovićová currently supervises graduate students, with recent completed theses including 'Second Sophistic as a Unifying Force in the Greco-Roman World' (2020) and ongoing research on 'Literary and cultural diversity of island literature in the Mediterranean - folk tales in Malta and Sicily.' She is actively involved in research projects including 'Ancient Civilizations and Their Languages in Further European Development' and 'Let's Flip the B1! A Digital Pathway to the PLIDA B1 Certification,' reflecting both her traditional scholarly interests and contemporary educational innovations. She maintains active participation in academic governance as a member of the Industry Council for Classical Philology and various program boards for Mediterranean Studies and Greek and Latin Studies programs at Masaryk University.
Hannah Rachel Cole served as the 2022-2023 RITM Postdoctoral Fellow in the Environmental Humanities at Yale University. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Cornell University and specializes in interdisciplinary research bridging literary studies with environmental and postcolonial theory. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Cornell University Dr. Cole's research centers on Caribbean literature, critical plant studies, and postcolonial frameworks, with particular focus on botanical afterlives of plantation slavery. Her book manuscript A Thorny Way of Thinking: Botanical Afterlives of Caribbean Plantation Slavery develops innovative methodologies for reading plant biodiversity in literary texts. She examines how flora like breadfruit function as symbols of resistance and cultural memory in post-slavery Caribbean contexts. Her publication trends reveal strong integration of digital humanities with literary analysis, particularly through botanical migration mapping. The article "Breadfruit in the Wake" demonstrates how Derek Walcott's poetry engages with vegetal mutiny as counter-narrative to colonial botany, establishing connections between Caribbean literary production and environmental justice frameworks. No scientific awards were mentioned in the source text. Dr. Cole secured Cornell University Library funding for her digital humanities project Botanical Imaginaries, which creates interactive visualizations of plant movement in Caribbean literary texts. She has not listed graduate advisees in available materials but maintains active research collaborations through her public-facing digital platform. She directs the Botanical Imaginaries project team, developing open-access digital tools that transform literary analysis through geospatial botanical mapping. This initiative establishes new methodologies for examining ecological dimensions of postcolonial literature while creating cross-disciplinary resources for scholars and public audiences.
Marc Fradera-Soler is a Guest Researcher at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Plant Glycobiology, University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on the intricate relationship between plant structure and function in succulent species, particularly within the genus Crassula . His research interests span plant glycobiology , succulent plant biology , and plant cell wall biochemistry . Fradera-Soler investigates how cell wall composition relates to water relations and drought adaptation in succulent plants, with particular emphasis on Crassula species from southern Africa. His work bridges molecular biology with ecological adaptation, examining how structural features like hydathodes enable foliar water uptake in arid environments. Analysis of Fradera-Soler's publications reveals a consistent research trajectory examining the succulent syndrome - the suite of adaptations that allow plants to thrive in water-limited environments. His work demonstrates how cell wall properties correlate with growth-form diversity across aridity gradients, and how specialized structures like hydathodes facilitate water uptake in unexpected ways. This research has implications for understanding plant responses to climate change and water scarcity. Fradera-Soler maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship on publications with colleagues from various departments and international institutions. His work appears in high-impact plant science journals including Journal of Experimental Botany , Plant Cell and Environment , and Frontiers in Plant Science . Based at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Fradera-Soler contributes to the Section for Plant Glycobiology's research on plant cell wall structure and function. His work complements the section's broader mission to understand plant carbohydrate biology in ecological and evolutionary contexts.
