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Fabrice BartholinView profile

Lecturer

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Operations Management
• Frontline Service Encounters
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Fabrice Bartholin is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at South East Technological University, specializing in Hospitality Management and Tourism. He serves as Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Services (Level 7) and the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (Level 8). With over 15 years of industry experience in luxury hospitality, he holds an Executive MBA and is a PhD candidate at Dublin City University, researching human-technology systems' impact on frontline employees. Education: PhD candidate in Business, Dublin City University (2018–2024) MBA, 1st Class Honours, 2016 Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, 2002 Research focuses on frontline service encounters, employee well-being, and synergies between technology and human resources. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and decent work. Notable awards include the MBA Strategy Forum Competition 2016. Professional activities include conference participation (e.g., SERVSIG 2024), teaching French at Alliance Francaise de Kilkenny (2015–2019), and roles as Food & Beverage Manager in international hotels. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to service systems and education.

Quincy ClarkView profile

Assistant Professor

• STEM Education
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in STEM
• Mathematical Modeling
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Quincy Clark is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University with a joint appointment in the College of Agricultural Sciences and the College of Education. Her work bridges STEM education , mathematical modeling , and equity-focused pedagogy , emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence and cultural relevance into educational frameworks. Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences Communication & Education with a Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning Engineering, Purdue University MS in Educational Technology, Purdue University BS in Management of Information Systems, University of San Francisco Clark's research focuses on: Developing inclusive professional frameworks to transform STEM faculty into equity-driven change agents Designing culturally responsive model-eliciting activities for K-12 education Advancing personalized learning tools for STEM problem-solving Exploring AI-enabled sustainability in food systems Decolonizing engineering education through Indigenous knowledge integration Her scholarly output reveals trends in contextualized mathematics , DEI operationalization , and adaptive learning technologies . Key themes include: Equity-focused educational design STEM engagement through agricultural contexts AI and computational modeling in pedagogy Identity development in technical education Sustainability through technological innovation Cognitive scaffolding mechanisms Scientific recognitions include: Alliance for Graduate Education & the Professoriate (AGEP) Scholar of the Year Award Two Best-Paper Awards from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) As co-founder of an NSF-funded tech startup, Clark develops personalized learning systems for STEM education. Her current work focuses on: NSF INCLUDES Aspire Alliance's National Change Initiative Postdoctoral research on inclusive mentorship practices Integrated STEM curriculum development Culturally relevant teaching frameworks

• Social Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Behavioral Economics
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Dr. Yvan Russell is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University's Faculty of Science and Technology. His research focuses on evolutionary psychology, behavioral economics, and animal behavior studies. He holds a PhD in evolutionary and comparative psychology, with expertise in social behavior mechanisms across species. His work bridges disciplines like economics, biology, and cognitive science, exploring topics such as cooperation dynamics, reputation systems, and decision-making under uncertainty. Key research areas include: cooperative strategies in common-pool resource games, AI's capacity to model human cooperation, and the role of biophilia in sustaining ecological resources. He has published extensively on topics like vaccine hesitancy drivers, childhood social homophily, and interdisciplinary research challenges. His experimental work spans primatology (e.g., chimpanzee grooming reciprocity) and avian kleptoparasitism patterns. Recent projects analyze how GPT models operationalize prompts for altruism/competitiveness and examine environmental vs social uncertainties' impact on resource appropriation. Russell also investigates how evolutionary principles apply to modern human behavior through experimental economics frameworks. His academic contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with active supervision of postgraduate research. He maintains a lab focused on interdisciplinary behavioral studies, combining field observations with computational modeling.

• Digital Transformation
• Emerging Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
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Elena Yndurain is an Adjunct Professor in Information Systems at IE Business School, IE University, specializing in technology strategy and digital transformation. With extensive corporate experience at IBM, Microsoft, and Nokia, she bridges STEM innovation with business applications across healthcare, finance, and telecommunications industries. Education Highlights: Ph.D. in Telecommunications Engineering (Telematics, ML focus), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, 2012 Executive MBA, IE Business School, 2003 B.Sc. Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Michigan, 1996 Advanced Quantum Computing & AI Certificates, MIT, 2018-2019 Research Focus: Her work operationalizes emerging technologies through practical proof-of-concepts, emphasizing quantum computing, AI, and IoT applications in real-world business contexts. She actively connects theoretical STEM advancements with industry implementation strategies. Professional Engagement: Elena contributes through technology magazine publications (IEEE, Computer), keynotes at IBM Think and Vodafone events, and media commentary (El País, El Mundo). As a mentor for IE Impact Labs and IE Women in Tech, she guides innovation initiatives and undergraduate thesis projects while serving on academic juries for MBA and engineering programs.

Guy ParéView profile

Professor

• Clinical Information Systems
• Healthcare IT
• Digital Health
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Award-Winning Professor and Digital Health Leader Professor Guy Paré is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Technologies at HEC Montréal, where he also holds the Research Chair in Digital Health and serves as Associate Director of the Health Cluster (Pôle Santé). He has been a faculty member since 1994, with a PhD from Florida International University (Business Administration) and a MSc from HEC Montréal. His research focuses on healthcare IT, telemedicine, and digital health innovation, with over 130 peer-reviewed articles and an h-index of 53. His work has influenced policy and practice, including major investments in telecare by Quebec’s health ministry. Awards and Recognition 2024 Jean-Guertin Teaching Excellence Award 2023 Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics 2020 Pierre Laurin Research Award 2012 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Grants and Collaboration He has secured over $8M in grants and contracts, including leadership of the Research Chair in Digital Health since 2014. His collaborations span academic and healthcare institutions, including CHUM Research Centre and Canada Health Infoway. He has supervised 10 postdoctoral fellows, 9 PhD students, and 45 Master’s students. Research Impact Paré’s work emphasizes translating IT solutions into practical healthcare improvements, such as telemonitoring systems for chronic disease management and AI integration in medical practice. His studies on home telecare economics led to policy changes in Quebec. He also evaluates digital wellness programs and AI adoption barriers in healthcare.

• Self-Organizing AI
• Machine Learning
• Text Analytics
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Damminda Alahakoon is Professor of Business Analytics and AI at La Trobe University, where he founded and directs the Research Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition (CDAC). With dual appointments at Luleå University (Sweden) and University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), he bridges international AI research. His 15+ year academic career follows 10 years in industry, including roles in finance and IT across Australia, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. Research Impact: Developed the Growing Self-Organizing Map (GSOM) algorithm for adaptive AI systems applied in healthcare, utilities, and smart cities. Current projects include generative AI for healthcare chatbots and quantum optimization for energy systems. Industry Collaboration: Secured $6M+ in research funding for projects like AI-driven stroke rehabilitation monitoring and mining workforce analytics. Recent industry partnerships focus on operationalizing ethical AI frameworks in Australia-India tech corridors. Teaching: Leads the Master of Business Analytics program, specializing in predictive analytics curriculum development.

Vera KälinView profile

Research Fellow

• Human-Centered AI
• Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Natural Language Processing
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Vera Kälin is a Research Fellow at the Department of Computing Science, Umeå University, specializing in human-centered AI for participation- and activity-focused rehabilitation services. She is affiliated with the Interactive and Intelligent Systems research group led by Dr. Helena Lindgren. Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Illinois Chicago (Children’s Participation and Environment Research Lab under Dr. Mary Khetani) Her research integrates AI and occupational therapy to develop tools like the Participation and Environment Measure (PEM) and CareCorpus, aiming to personalize pediatric rehabilitation through natural language processing and collaborative systems. Recent work explores ethical AI, clinical documentation simplification, and socially intelligent systems for stress management. Vera's publications span journals like Frontiers in Pediatrics , Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy , and conferences such as EMNLP and LREC-COLING, focusing on AI-driven participation metrics, caregiver strategy analysis, and adaptive rehabilitation technologies. She is involved in projects like Collaborative Storytelling in Argument-Based Micro-Dialogues and Digital Companions as Social Actors, addressing both pediatric and adult disability support through AI.

Luigi Di MartinoView profile

Researcher

• Public Diplomacy
• Social Media Ethics
• Youth Activism
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Luigi Di Martino is an active researcher at Western Sydney University specializing in digital communication technologies within public communication contexts. His work bridges academic research and community engagement, serving as President of Com.It.Es. (Committee For Italians Abroad) for the Italian community in New South Wales. His research interests focus on the ethical implications of organizational listening through digital technologies and AI, with particular emphasis on youth climate activism on social media. Current projects include “New Possibilities: Young People and Democratic Renewal,” examining how young people engage in climate change activism through digital platforms. His scholarly work spans public diplomacy, political communication, and the emotional dimensions of online events. Analysis of his 2024 publications reveals strong thematic connections between AI ethics in public diplomacy, youth climate activism strategies, and emotional dynamics in digital international relations. His research consistently addresses the tension between technological capabilities and ethical governance in communication practices. Di Martino maintains active professional engagement through memberships in the Higher Education Academy (since 2023), Australian and New Zealand Communication Association (since 2022), and International Communication Association (since 2019). His community leadership extends beyond academia through significant media contributions, including expert commentary on Italian citizenship policies for Australian-Italians and analyses of social media trust dynamics in public diplomacy contexts.

Piotr SankowskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Algorithms
• Data Structures
• Parallel Computing
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Piotr Sankowski is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Informatics, University of Warsaw, and serves as President of IDEAS NCBR—a research and development center focused on artificial intelligence and the digital economy. He is also a co-founder of the spin-off company MIM Solutions, translating academic research into commercial applications. Education: Habilitation in Computer Science, University of Warsaw (2009) Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Warsaw (2005) Ph.D. in Physics (Solid State Theory), Polish Academy of Sciences (2009) Research Focus: His work centers on practical algorithm applications, spanning economic modeling, adaptive data structures, and parallel algorithms for large-scale data science. He emphasizes bridging theoretical computer science with real-world economic systems and industrial data challenges, particularly through optimization techniques for digital economy frameworks. Scientific Recognition: ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grant (2010) ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2015) ERC Consolidator Grant (2017) Research Leadership: Sankowski directs IDEAS NCBR’s strategic initiatives in AI-driven economic systems while leveraging ERC funding to advance algorithmic foundations. His spin-off MIM Solutions demonstrates commitment to commercializing research, though specific advisees aren’t documented. Recent Visiting Scientist roles at major research programs reflect his collaborative approach to optimization and uncertainty in algorithms. Research Infrastructure: He leads IDEAS NCBR’s interdisciplinary teams developing AI solutions for the digital economy, while MIM Solutions operationalizes algorithmic innovations in industrial contexts. His program visits indicate active engagement with global research communities on data structures and optimization challenges.

Guy ParéView profile

Professor

• Digital Health
• Health Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Guy Paré is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Technology at HEC Montréal, where he also holds the Digital Health Research Chair (renewed until 2030) and serves as Associate Director of the Health Cluster. With a distinguished career spanning decades, Professor Paré has established himself as a leading expert in health informatics and digital transformation in healthcare. Professor Paré earned his M. Sc. in Management from HEC Montréal and his Ph.D. in Administration from Florida International University. His academic journey has led him to become one of Canada's most influential researchers in digital health, with numerous publications in top-tier journals spanning information systems, medical informatics, and healthcare management. Professor Paré's research focuses on the intersection of information technology and healthcare, with particular emphasis on digital health solutions, implementation of information systems in clinical settings, and the impacts of technological change on healthcare organizations. His work spans from theoretical contributions to practical applications that improve healthcare delivery. He has pioneered research in telemedicine, teleconsultation, digital twins in healthcare, and AI applications in medical practice. His studies often employ qualitative research methods to understand the complex socio-technical dynamics of healthcare IT implementation, with a strong focus on user-centered design and organizational change management. Grand Prix de pédagogie Jean-Guertin 2024 (highest teaching honor at HEC Montréal) Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (2023) Journal of Information Technology Best Paper Award (2022) Grand Prix de recherche Pierre-Laurin (2020) Prix Esdras-Minville (2019) As an educator and mentor, Professor Paré has supervised numerous master's students and research projects, guiding emerging scholars in the field of health informatics. His leadership extends to major research initiatives including the Digital Health Research Chair, which has recently been renewed until 2030. Professor Paré's expertise is sought after by influential organizations worldwide including the World Health Organization, the French Ministry of Health, Canada Health Infoway, and the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services. His work bridges academic research with practical healthcare challenges, making significant contributions to both scholarly knowledge and real-world healthcare delivery improvements.

Gabriella SpinelliView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Health
• Regulatory Innovation
• Healthcare Design
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Gabriella Spinelli serves as Reader in Healthcare Design and Innovation and Associate Director of Innovation and Digital Health at Brunel Design School, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University London. With over two decades of research experience and 60+ peer-reviewed publications, she specializes in human factors and user-centred design for complex socio-technical systems in healthcare, ageing populations, and sustainable development. Her educational background includes: Laurea in Human Computer Interaction PhD in Computer Science Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (FHEA) Spinelli's research integrates Digital Health, Regulatory Innovation, and Inclusive Design to address critical healthcare challenges. She pioneers strategic design approaches for medical technology regulation, focusing on AI-driven solutions, equitable access for diverse populations, and sustainable health innovation models that bridge NHS, academic, and industry collaboration. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025-2009) reveals three dominant themes: wearable rehabilitation technologies (e.g., stroke recovery devices), AI-driven reduction of health inequalities (particularly for people of color in dermatology), and sustainable economic frameworks through complementary digital currencies aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her work consistently emphasizes co-design methodologies and cross-cultural perspectives. No scientific awards or major fellowships were explicitly documented in the source materials. Spinelli has secured £4.5M+ in competitive research funding from EPSRC, ESRC, Innovate UK, MRC, and FORMAS. Current leadership includes RADIANT-CERSI (MRC, £1M) on regulatory science for AI in healthcare, Innovate UK (£250k) on NHS innovation leadership, and NIHR (£260k) on inclusive clinical trials. She supervises PhD candidates including an EPSRC DLA Studentship examining AI technology regulation. She co-directs the Centre for Research into Smart Technologies for Health and Rehabilitation (STAHR) and leads the Design for Health programme, which drives NHS-medtech-academic partnerships for clinically validated innovations. As Director of Innovation and Digital Health for Brunel Partners Academic Centre for Health Sciences (BPACHS), she operationalizes translational research pathways.

Ana Paula BrandãoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Security Studies
• European Studies
• European Security
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Ana Paula Brandão is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Minho's School of Economics and Management (EEG), where she serves as Director of the Master in Political Science program. An Integrated Member of the Research Center in Political Science (CICP), she has held leadership roles across undergraduate and graduate programs while maintaining active research in EU security frameworks and political systems. Her doctoral training culminated in a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Minho, establishing her expertise in European governance structures. Brandão's research centers on Security Studies and European Studies, with specific focus on security theories, European security dynamics, human security frameworks, and the operationalization of CFSP/CSDP policies. She critically examines EU internal security mechanisms, the EU's evolving security actorness, and tensions within the EU political system, particularly regarding the internal-external security nexus and digital transformation's impact on security governance. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis in European contexts. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in EU security policy adaptation to emerging challenges: artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity dilemmas, maritime security operations (notably Operation Atalanta), and pandemic response mechanisms. Her scholarship frequently employs securitization theory to analyze institutional evolution, emphasizing the EU's normative power and leadership aspirations in global security architecture while addressing internal-external policy tensions. She has coordinated and participated in multiple FCT-funded research projects, contributing to Portugal's academic evaluation landscape through service on FCT panels for PhD and post-doctoral fellowships. Her grant leadership demonstrates sustained engagement with European security research agendas. Brandão maintains significant institutional presence through editorial roles at Conjuntura Global (Brazil), Globo, Nação e Defesa, and Perspectivas; active participation in National Defense Institute (IDN) study groups on European security; leadership in the Portuguese Political Science Association (APCP) as Directive Board member and founder of its European Studies Section; and service on ICPOL's External Assessment Committee.

Ashwinee KumarView profile

Researcher

• International Health Law
• Cybersecurity Law
• Data Protection and Privacy
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Ashwinee Kumar serves as Scientific Employee at the Metajuridica research group within the Law, Science, Technology and Society (LSTS) department of Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Law and Criminology. Concurrently, Kumar holds elected leadership as Co-coordinator of the European Society of International Law's Interest Group on International Health Law (2024-2028) and maintains active membership in ESIL. Research centers on technology-law-society intersections with emphasis on international health law , medical device cybersecurity , algorithmic governance , and blockchain regulation . Current projects address urgent gaps in digital health regulation including MDCG cybersecurity guidance implementation and WHO pandemic treaty frameworks. The work bridges technical specifications with legal requirements through translational research methodologies. Analysis of 14 publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent focus on operationalizing abstract principles into implementable frameworks, particularly in EU regulatory contexts. Recent outputs show growing emphasis on healthcare technology governance, with 2024-2025 works addressing real-time monitoring systems for medical device security and equitable digital health access. Kumar directs significant research initiatives including CYMEDSEC (focusing on LESoP aspects of medical cybersecurity) and contributes to LOCARD's blockchain forensics development. Current leadership in organizing the 2025 HELT Symposium and HALL-EKFZ Summer School demonstrates active project management and international collaboration. The 6-month OECD internship (2024) provided direct policy implementation experience. Based in VUB's Metajuridica group, Kumar operates within a dynamic interdisciplinary environment that connects legal scholars with computer scientists and public health experts. The research unit maintains active collaborations with EU institutions, WHO, and industry partners through projects like CYMEDSEC, with recent work influencing EU medical device cybersecurity standards and digital health equity frameworks.

Rune NygårdView profile

Assistant Professor

• Accounting
• Sustainable Business
• Aquaculture Economics
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Rune Nygård serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Business, History and Social Sciences at the School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), based at Campus Vestfold. He teaches core accounting courses including Introduction to Accounting (REG1000), Financial Accounting and Analysis (FIN1000), and specialized modules on Sustainability Reporting (MRR4400) and Corporate Governance. Education: Masters degree in International Accounting (2004) from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia Research Interests: Nygård investigates critical intersections between accounting practices and sustainability transitions, with particular focus on stakeholder engagement in Norwegian salmon farming. His work examines value relevance of accounting data amid digital transformation in finance, analyzing how blockchain and AI reshape auditing while exploring business model innovations driven by ESG imperatives. This research bridges theoretical accounting frameworks with real-world aquaculture economics. Publication Trends: His 2018-2024 publications reveal consistent thematic clustering around aquaculture economics (70% of output), digital finance transformation (20%), and sustainability reporting methodologies (10%). Key analytical approaches include cointegration modeling for salmon price volatility, market-value assessments of environmental CSR initiatives, and operationalization frameworks for double materiality concepts. This body of work demonstrates methodological versatility across econometric analysis, case studies, and conceptual modeling. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in source materials Advising and Grants: Nygård's current responsibilities show no formal PhD/Master's student supervision listed in provided materials. His industry background informs practical teaching but no active research grants are referenced, suggesting funding may derive from institutional base allocation or industry partnerships. Labs and Teams: While affiliated with USN's School of Business research ecosystem, no dedicated laboratories or named research teams are specified in source documentation. His collaborative publications indicate networked work with aquaculture economists across Norwegian institutions.

David ParadiceView profile

Professor

• Business Analytics
• Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence
• Problem Formulation
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David Paradice serves as the Harbert Eminent Scholar in Information Systems and Analytics and Interim Chair within the Department of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business. With prior faculty appointments at Florida State University and Texas A&M University, he brings extensive academic leadership experience from roles including department chair, senior associate dean, and center director. Dr. Paradice has also engaged in corporate consulting and advisory board service. Education: PhD, Business Administration—Management Information Systems, Texas Tech University, 1986 MS, Industrial Management, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1979 BS, Information and Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1978 Research Focus: Dr. Paradice's expertise spans business analytics, knowledge management, problem formulation methodologies, database systems, and project management. His research investigates how information systems enhance managerial decision-making, with recent emphasis on AI ethics, trust in technology-mediated environments, digital transformation frameworks, and behavioral analytics in organizational contexts. Publication Insights: Analysis of his recent scholarly output reveals interdisciplinary work connecting information systems with artificial intelligence, organizational behavior, and decision science. Key themes include trust operationalization in networks, blockchain adoption drivers, immersive technology impacts on consumer behavior, and ethical AI development. His research consistently addresses contemporary challenges in technology integration across business ecosystems. Honors and Awards: Harbert Eminent Scholar endowed professorship Teaching excellence award recipient Academic Service: Dr. Paradice has contributed to graduate education through membership on over 50 doctoral dissertation committees. He maintains industry connections through corporate advisory roles and consulting engagements focused on technology implementation strategies.