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Jeremy ShternView profile

Professor

• Communication policy
• Globalization & communication
• Digital technologies
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Dr. Jeremy Shtern serves as Professor and Associate Chair/Undergraduate Program Director at Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Creative Industries. He previously directed the Joint York/TMU Graduate Program in Communication and Culture. His roles include academic leadership in graduate supervision and curriculum development, alongside founding the Global Communication Governance Lab. Education: Ph.D. in Communication (Université de Montréal), M.Sc. in New Media (London School of Economics), BA in Film Studies (Queen’s University), and a Certificate in Spanish proficiency from The Chang School. Research focuses on communication policy, digital governance, and media globalization. Key areas include internet regulation, creative labor dynamics, and the political economy of social media platforms. His work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, addressing challenges in global communication governance. Over $250,000 in external funding supports his research, including grants from SSHRC and FRQSC. He has served on review panels for national and international funding bodies, and his insights inform policy dialogues through invited talks at Yale Law School, the University of Sydney, and global conferences like IAMCR’s sessions on internet indicators. Teaching includes courses on digital age intellectual property, research methodologies, and communication policy. He mentors graduate students in TMU’s Creative Industries and the York/TMU Joint Program, emphasizing applied research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nicola ZannoneView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• Access Control
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Nicola Zannone is an Associate Professor and chair of the Data Protection group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on information security, including access control, data analytics for privacy, and social engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Trento (2007) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Toronto and IBM Zurich. He is Editor-in-Chief of Computer Security and has received awards such as the 2020 IEEE Security & Privacy Best Paper Award. His work addresses cybersecurity challenges in autonomous systems, phishing defense, and industrial control systems. He leads projects like SECREDAS (2018–2021), focusing on security and privacy in data fusion. Zannone collaborates internationally, contributing to sustainable development goals through secure technology solutions. Research interests include access control policies, anomaly detection, and collaborative systems security. He has published over 200 papers and actively participates in academic committees. His teaching includes courses on data protection principles and information security technology. Notable achievements include pioneering work on phishing detection frameworks and privacy-preserving machine learning techniques.

• Strategic Management
• Intellectual Property
• Venture Capital
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Deepak Somaya is the Dianne and Steven N. Miller Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois' Gies College of Business , and also holds the Don and Anne Edwards Scholar appointment. He concurrently holds a Professor title in the College of Law. His work bridges strategic management, intellectual property, and organizational innovation. Roles: Named Professor in Business Administration, Legal Scholar in Patent Strategy Affiliations: Gies College of Business, University of Illinois College of Law Research focuses on employee mobility barriers, patent strategy, venture capital dynamics, and digital firm evolution . Key areas include how mobility impacts innovation, scalability of startups, and legal frameworks for IP protection. Recent work explores hyperspecialization in digital firms and unicorn valuation mechanisms. Publications span 39 articles/chapters, with recent emphasis on venture capital scalability (2024), hyperscaling theories (2023), and employee mobility reviews (2025). His work is cited across policy and media, including 11 news outlets for his 2022 study on innovation collaborativeness. Recipient of the Strategic Management Society Video Abstract Award (2023) , reflecting impactful dissemination of research. Advising activity is not explicitly detailed in available texts.

Ryan DubnicekView profile

Researcher

• Digital Humanities
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Ryan Dubnicek is a Digital Humanities Specialist at the School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois. Contactable at Room 5027, 614 E. Daniel St., and via phone (217) 333-3280 or email rdubnic2@illinois.edu. His work intersects digital humanities, machine learning, and digital library infrastructure. Research focuses include: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) error analysis and correction Entity extraction and genre classification in large-scale digital collections Development of open analytical tools like TORCHLITE Application of BERT embeddings and transformer models for text mining Creation of parallel corpora for digital scholarship Linked Data integration for enhanced digital library access His recent projects engage deeply with the HathiTrust Digital Library, Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, and frameworks for computational analysis of literary corpora. Collaborative work emphasizes open data initiatives and real-world applications of AI in humanities research.

Hazeline AsuncionView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Traceability
• Data Provenance
• Software Engineering
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Hazeline Asuncion is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington, Bothell in the Computing and Software Systems program. Her research focuses on software traceability , data provenance , and license analysis , with applications in software engineering, eScience, and computational neuroscience. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of California, Irvine Research : Explores cross-artifact information management using techniques like topic modeling and provenance tracking , funded by NSF grants including a NSF CAREER award Publications : 15+ peer-reviewed works in venues like ICSE , eScience , and Journals covering traceability, data provenance, and software licensing Awards : Best Paper Award at eKNOW 2015 Teaching : Courses on Software Engineering , Data Management , and Human-Computer Interaction

• Accounting Information Systems
• ERP Implementation
• Business Intelligence
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Dr. Petrus Usmanij is a Senior Lecturer at La Trobe Business School (LBS) within La Trobe University, specializing in Business Analytics. He has held various academic roles since 2003, including Lecturer of Management Information Systems and Director of Academic Partnerships. His research bridges accounting information systems, ERP implementation, and contextual theology, with over 20 years of academic experience across LBS Bundoora, Regional School of Business Mildura, and Melbourne campuses. Education: PhD in Accounting Information Systems (2007), La Trobe University Master of Theology (2022), Indonesian Mission Institute – STT Kharisma Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (2001), La Trobe University Diploma in Accountancy (1991), Universitas Indonesia Research Interests: Focuses on Accounting Information Systems , Enterprise Resource Planning , MSME Entrepreneurship , and Contextual Theology . His work examines digital transformation in businesses and theological applications in urban evangelism. Article Trends: Recent publications address MSME sustainability in post-pandemic recovery, theological responses to community survival, digital readiness in Indonesian SMEs, and inter-organizational collaboration in higher education. Recurring subfields include ERP implementation, social entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation. Scientific Awards: Fellow Certified Management Accountant, Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA), Australia & NZ Advising & Grants: Serves as Academic Program Director for MBIS at LBS, contributes to financial reviews at ACFID, and provides pro bono accounting services to NTA Inc. since 2006. His research has secured collaborative projects with institutions like STT Gamaliel and ACFID. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with research teams in entrepreneurship, theology, and ERP systems. Active in La Trobe Business School’s research groups and Indonesian Mission Institute projects.

• Computational Biology
• Synthetic Biology
• Photosynthesis
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Dr. Anna Matuszyńska is an Assistant Professor at the Junior Professorship for Computational Life Science within the College of Biology at RWTH Aachen University. Her research combines mathematical modeling with experimental approaches to study photosynthesis and microbial systems. Address: Sammelbau Biologie, Room 42C042, Worringerweg 1, 52074 Aachen, Germany Email: anna.matuszynska@rwth-aachen.de Phone: +49 241 80-25817 Her research focuses on: Mathematical modeling of photosynthetic systems Synthetic biology approaches for microbial co-cultures Machine learning integration in life sciences Interdisciplinary training tools like ComPhot and MxlPy Ecological and socio-economical perspectives on microbial communities Recent publications demonstrate expertise in photosynthesis regulation, microbial consortia design, and computational modeling. She actively promotes interdisciplinary training through hackathons and educational programs, particularly engaging Sub-Saharan students. Current projects include: Algal Facades for sustainable architecture Development of computational platforms for photosynthesis research Investigation of light acclimation mechanisms in algae

Barry BayusView profile

Professor

• Crowdfunding
• Crowdsourcing
• Innovation Management
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Barry Bayus is the Roy O. Rodwell Distinguished Professor of Marketing at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. His research focuses on innovation management, crowdsourcing, and product development strategies, with particular expertise in crowdfunding dynamics and technology innovation. Recognized among the world's top innovation scholars by leading journals. Research examines crowdsourcing efficacy across domains from medical research to creative industries, investigating how task framing impacts idea quality and how persistence enhances innovation outcomes. Recent work analyzes COVID-19 response strategies through community engagement and evaluates HIV prevention interventions using participatory design. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on innovation ecosystems, with themes including open-source development patterns, group creativity dynamics, and behavioral economics of crowdfunding. Methodological contributions include systematic reviews of medical crowdsourcing and quantitative evaluation frameworks for innovation contests. Award-winning work includes studies of crowdfunding community dynamics (INFORMS TIMES Best Paper Award 2018) and innovation processes (Thomas P. Hustad Award 1997). Teaches courses on innovation, product development, and marketing strategy for graduate programs and corporate partners including Product Development Management Association. Leads research on consumer options in emerging markets, including empirical analysis of sports ticket forwards and technology adoption patterns. Former industry experience includes market forecasting at RCA and academic positions at Cornell University and Wharton School.

Joris SnellenburgView profile

Research Fellow

• Biophysics
• Photosynthesis
• Energy Transfer
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Joris Snellenburg serves as a Visiting Fellow in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Biophysics Photosynthesis/Energy research group and LaserLaB - Energy consortium. His work focuses on unraveling energy transfer mechanisms and excited state dynamics in photosynthetic systems using advanced spectroscopic techniques and computational modeling. He completed his PhD in 2017 with the dissertation "Modelling energy transfer and trapping in the thylakoid membrane," establishing foundational work in photosynthetic energy conversion processes. Snellenburg's research integrates biophysics, spectroscopy, and computational analysis to study photosynthetic efficiency. His fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Energy Transfer (100%), Excited State dynamics (80%), and Photosystem I (73%), with significant contributions to Fluorometry and Chlamydomonas reinhardtii studies. Current work emphasizes developing open-source analytical tools for time-resolved spectral data. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward creating accessible computational frameworks for photosynthesis research, exemplified by the Pyglotaran software ecosystem. This shift reflects growing interdisciplinary convergence between biophysical experimentation and data science methodologies in energy research. His primary research involvement includes the "BSC - Cluster 2.4 Thylakoid membrane" project (2010-2016) where he served as Project Researcher under Principal Investigator van Stokkum. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Snellenburg operates within LaserLaB - Energy, a multidisciplinary consortium applying advanced laser spectroscopy to energy conversion problems, with particular focus on photosynthetic machinery and light-harvesting complexes.

Yan LongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cyber-Physical System Security
• Embedded Systems Security
• Sensing Systems
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Yan Long is an Assistant Professor in the IoT Thrust at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou). He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (EECS) and completed his undergraduate studies at Zhejiang University. His research focuses on cyber-physical system (CPS) security, embedded systems, and sensing-based computation privacy. He is affiliated with the Security and Privacy Research Group (SPQR) led by Prof. Kevin Fu. Education: PhD in EECS (University of Michigan), BEng (Zhejiang University). Current roles include postdoc researcher at Northeastern University (2024) and future faculty position at HKUST-GZ (2025). Research interests span hardware-software interface security, sensor privacy, and side-channel attacks. Notable contributions include EM Eye (electromagnetic camera eavesdropping), Private Eye (eyeglass reflection attacks), and ARMOUR (Android sensor monitoring). Editor of the Sensors in Hardware Security Special Issue (Sensors Journal). Awards include Distinguished Paper at IEEE S&P 2024 and CSAW 2024 finalist. Serves on program committees of CCS, MobiSys, and NEHWS. Active in open-source projects like VeriMask for N95 mask verification.

Louise WillemenView profile

Professor

• Ecosystem Services
• Spatial Dynamics
• Land Degradation Neutrality
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Louise (Wieteke) Willemen is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Department of Natural Resources. Her research focuses on spatial dynamics of ecosystem services , integrating remote sensing , land degradation neutrality , and citizen science . Key Research Areas: Ecosystem services mapping and monitoring Ecological restoration in degraded landscapes Climate change mitigation through sustainable land use Urban green space modeling in Paramaribo, Suriname Notable Contributions: Coordinating Lead Author for IPBES Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment Lead Author for IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessments Board member of Ecosystem Services Partnership Supervision of PhD research on Ethiopian highlands ecosystem services Collaborations: Anton de Kom University of Suriname Universidad Nacional de San Agustin, Peru European Space Agency International NGOs

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Air Pollution
• Tropospheric Chemistry
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Dr. Roberto Sommariva is a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on halogens and radical chemistry in the troposphere, combining measurements and modeling to understand ozone and pollutant dynamics. He holds a PhD and is affiliated with the university's environmental science and atmospheric chemistry research groups. His work includes studies on indoor pollutant modeling, Arctic aerosol chemistry, and radical budgets in rural air. He collaborates widely, with publications in journals like Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics and Environmental Science & Technology Letters . His personal website is www.robsom.org . Research Interests: Tropospheric ozone chemistry Aerosol and radical dynamics Indoor/outdoor pollutant interactions Climate-air quality linkages Recent Publications Highlight: His 2025 study on indoor pollutant models and 2023 work on Delhi's extreme NOx-driven chemistry demonstrate contributions to understanding urban and global atmospheric processes. Advising & Grants: No explicit student advisees listed, but frequent collaborations with senior researchers like Prof. William Bloss suggest mentorship in interdisciplinary projects. No grant details provided in text. Labs/Teams: Part of the School's Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Pollution research cluster, contributing to environmental health studies and field campaigns like JULIAC.

Heather TurnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Modeling
• R Programming
• Sustainability
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Heather Turner is an Associate Professor and EPSRC Research Software Engineering Fellow at the University of Warwick's Department of Statistics. She leads work on sustainability and EDI in the R Project, contributing to R package development (e.g., gnm , BradleyTerry2 ), and promotes diversity in the R community through initiatives like Forwards . Her research focuses on statistical modeling, open-source software, and community-building. Education: PhD in Biclustering Microarray Data (University of Exeter, 2005), BSc in Applied Statistics (University of Reading). Past roles include Senior Research Fellow at Warwick, statistician at Pfizer, and editorial roles in Journal of Statistical Software and R Journal . Research interests span statistical methodology, R package development, and fostering inclusive practices in academia and tech. Awards include the 2007 John M. Chambers Statistical Software Award for contributions to the gnm package. Active in professional service: Program Chair for useR! Conferences (2011, 2017, 2019), board member of the R Foundation, and keynote speaker at global R events like Johannesburg satRday 2020.

Ella KayeView profile

Research Fellow

• Research Software Engineering
• Data Science
• Statistical Computing
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Ella Kaye is a Research Software Engineer and EPSRC/STFC RSE Fellow at the University of Warwick's Department of Statistics. Her work focuses on sustainability and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the R Project, alongside contributing to R package development and data science capacity-building. She leads the rainbowR community for LGBTQ+ individuals in R and develops University of Warwick-branded tools like warwickplots and warwickcourse . Her research interests include statistical software engineering, computational statistics, and open-source collaboration. Education: No formal education details provided in texts. Research Interests: Ella specializes in research software engineering, particularly in statistical computing and R tooling. She advocates for inclusive practices in open-source communities and maintains several impactful R packages such as BradleyTerryScalable for Bradley-Terry model implementations. Publications & Resources: Her work includes the BradleyTerryScalable package (2017-2022) and educational materials on R package development. Recent efforts emphasize reproducible workflows and institutional branding in academic resources. Awards: Recognized through the prestigious 2021 EPSRC/STFC RSE Fellowship. Advising & Grants: No formal advising roles or grant details specified. Collaborates closely with Dr. Heather Turner on fellowship initiatives. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Warwick's Statistics department and broader R communities, including RLadies and R Consortium networks.

• Conservation Biology
• Global Change Ecology
• Microclimate Ecology
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Dr. Rebecca Senior is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University in the UK. She previously held roles as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University (2019–2021) and a Visiting Researcher at the University of Florida (2019). Her research focuses on conservation biology, global change ecology, and microclimate ecology, utilizing quantitative tools like R programming and spatial analysis to address biodiversity loss. She earned a PhD in Ecology & Conservation from the University of Sheffield (2018) and a BA in Natural Sciences (Zoology) from the University of Cambridge (2013). Education: PhD in Ecology & Conservation (2018), University of Sheffield Education: BA in Natural Sciences (Zoology) (2013), University of Cambridge Her research interests include understanding climate change impacts on ecosystems, microclimate dynamics in tropical forests, and the role of human activities in biodiversity loss. She has contributed to global studies on protected area effectiveness, wildlife trade impacts, and the development of tools like the ThermStats R package for thermal heterogeneity analysis. Her work spans tropical forests, desert bird communities, and conservation policy, emphasizing pragmatic solutions through data-driven approaches. Current projects include analyzing conservation action outcomes and advancing microclimate research guidelines. Dr. Senior supervises PhD students Andrew Clelland, Cameron Goodhead, and Jack Marchant. She actively collaborates on global datasets such as PREDICTS and contributes to open-source tools for ecological analysis.