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• Construction Technology
• Sustainable Construction
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Dr Glenn Costin is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Technology at Deakin University's School of Architecture and Built Environment within the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. Based at the Geelong Waterfront Campus in Victoria, Australia, he contributes significantly to research and teaching in sustainable construction, building technology, and environmental performance of buildings. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology & International Relations from Deakin University. Dr Costin's research spans multiple critical areas including sustainable construction, life cycle assessment, zero carbon housing, bushfire resilience, and renewable energy integration in the built environment. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing practical challenges in construction through rigorous academic research with real-world applications. His research consistently bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation in the construction industry. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward sustainability-focused research, particularly in life cycle assessment methodologies, zero carbon housing policies, and bushfire resilience strategies. His work increasingly integrates digital technologies like digital twin modeling with traditional construction practices, reflecting the industry's technological evolution. The geographic focus of his research spans Australia, with growing international collaboration particularly in Asia and Europe. Dr Costin actively supervises doctoral students working on cutting-edge research topics including environmental life cycle assessment of capital goods, circular economy in construction waste management, and digital twin platforms for flood risk management. His current grant funding includes a $40,000 research project with the Office of the Australian Building Codes Board focused on VETHE Undergraduate Education (2023-2024). His teaching and research supervision directly support the development of future construction professionals equipped to address sustainability challenges in the built environment. His work with students reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge in sustainable construction practices and technologies.

Kendra StewartView profile

Professor

• Government public relations
• Non-profit management
• State and local government
• +7 more

Kendra Stewart serves as Professor of Political Science and Director of The Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston, where she bridges academic rigor with community-focused policy solutions. Her leadership at the Riley Center drives interdisciplinary collaborations addressing urban sustainability, equitable resource distribution, and effective public service delivery across the Charleston region and beyond. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. and Master of Public Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida. This foundation supports her dual expertise in theoretical frameworks and practical governance challenges. Stewart's research spans government public relations, non-profit management, state and local government operations, food policy, and women's political participation. Her scholarship has progressively expanded into homeland security, prisoner reentry systems, coastal environmental management, and farm-to-school initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to solving complex societal problems through regional collaboration and evidence-based approaches. Recent publications emphasize wicked problem-solving and interdisciplinary integration across health, environmental, and social policy domains. Her publication trajectory reveals strategic evolution from foundational public administration topics toward urgent contemporary issues, with 2022-2024 work focusing on coastal resilience in South Carolina and innovations in public administration pedagogy. This shift reflects responsiveness to emerging societal needs while maintaining core focus on governance effectiveness and community engagement. Stewart's exceptional contributions have earned significant recognition: National Academy of Public Administration Fellow American Society for Public Administration President (2020-2021) Donald C. Stone Service to ASPA Award (2016) Donato J. Pugliese Award (2012) College of Charleston EXCEL Graduate Faculty of the Year (2010) As an educator, she mentors graduate students in political science and public administration, shaping future public service leaders through rigorous academic training and practical experience. Her directorship of the Riley Center involves overseeing multiple research initiatives and community partnerships that likely include grant-funded projects addressing regional livability challenges. The Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities operates as a dynamic nexus for policy innovation under Stewart's leadership, collaborating with municipal governments, non-profits, and community stakeholders to develop sustainable urban development strategies. The Center's work emphasizes participatory governance models and evidence-based solutions for enhancing quality of life in coastal communities.

Huiqi GanView profile

Associate Professor

• Management Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Capital Markets
• +4 more

Huiqi Gan serves as an Associate Professor and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Coordinator in the Accounting Department at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell. A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with prior governmental audit experience, she joined the faculty in September 2015 after completing her Ph.D. at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Accounting (2015), Virginia Commonwealth University MS in Accounting (2011), University of Denver BBA in Accounting (2009), South China University of Technology Dr. Gan's research bridges archival and behavioral methodologies across management accounting, corporate governance, and capital markets. Her work critically examines CEO compensation structures, corporate investment efficiency, earnings management tactics, and whistleblower dynamics. Recent investigations explore how managerial overconfidence influences classification shifting and how CEO tenure affects early-career investment decisions, revealing nuanced behavioral patterns in financial reporting and resource allocation. Her 15 publications (2012-2024) demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier journals like the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. These works reveal evolving trends: early research focused on fraud reporting and institutional ownership, while recent studies analyze non-financial performance metrics, clawback provisions, and cybersecurity risk perceptions, reflecting her adaptive approach to emerging corporate governance challenges. Scientific recognition includes: American Accounting Association Northeast Region Best Paper Award (2021) Best Ph.D. student research paper award (2016) Dean's Scholar designation (2015) Multiple scholarships from University of Denver (2010) As Ph.D. Coordinator, Dr. Gan shapes doctoral education in accounting while maintaining an active research agenda. Her conference presentations at American Accounting Association meetings since 2011 demonstrate sustained scholarly engagement, though specific grant funding details remain undisclosed in available materials.

Bobae ChoiView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
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Associate Professor Bobae Choi is affiliated with the Newcastle Business School at the University of Newcastle, specializing in accounting with expertise in financial accounting, corporate governance, and carbon accounting. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Head of School (Research Training) and Director of Postgraduate Studies. Her research focuses on the interplay between corporate financial/non-financial information and firm performance, with notable publications in top-tier journals like Contemporary Accounting Research and European Accounting Review . Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Accounting from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Awards include the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (2018) and University of Newcastle Research Excellence in Supervision Award (2019). Research Interests: Her work spans CSR, carbon disclosures, executive compensation, and corporate governance. She has collaborated with institutions in the US, Singapore, and South Korea, and serves on the Technical Committee of AFAANZ and as Associate Editor for Australian Accounting Review . Awards: Highlights include the Women in Research Fellowship (2019) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Over 13 research grants totaling $290,990 have supported her work, including studies on carbon management systems and tax compliance behavior. Leadership and Grants: Active in academic leadership, she has overseen programs like the Bachelor of Commerce and managed grants focused on payroll tax processes and carbon disclosure practices. Her supervisory roles include mentoring PhD candidates on topics like climate-related disclosures and CEO compensation during crises. Collaborations: Global partnerships with researchers in Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Singapore. Her work addresses sustainable development goals, particularly in climate resilience and corporate accountability.

John E. CoreView profile

Professor

• Executive Compensation
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
• +7 more

John E. Core is a dual Professor of Accounting, holding positions at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Nanyang Technological University. His primary affiliation is with MIT Sloan, where he teaches Financial Accounting to first-year MBAs and conducts research on executive compensation, corporate governance, and disclosure practices. Core earned a BA from Yale University and a PhD from The Wharton School. Prior to academia, he worked in investment banking at PaineWebber and in compensation consulting at Ernst & Young. Core’s research focuses on the interplay between financial reporting, executive incentives, and corporate governance. Notable areas include CEO compensation structures, the impact of disclosure policies on firm transparency, and the real effects of accounting standards on managerial behavior. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Accounting Review . His articles explore topics like performance vesting provisions in executive contracts, institutional investor behavior, and the ethical dimensions of nonprofit governance. Core’s contributions emphasize the alignment of managerial incentives with shareholder value and the role of transparency in mitigating agency costs. In advising and grants, Core has collaborated on projects examining tax policies, executive pay equity across countries, and the effects of mandatory disclosure. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for corporate governance and financial reporting practices.

• Gamification
• Virtual Reality
• Educational Technology
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Juho Hamari is a Professor in Computing Sciences at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. His work focuses on gamification, virtual reality (VR), and human-computer interaction, with a particular emphasis on applications in education, healthcare, and environmental science. He holds a PhD in Information Technology and has published extensively on topics ranging from ethical AI to extended reality (XR) storytelling. Research interests include exploring how interactive technologies can enhance well-being, mediate human-nature relationships, and address societal challenges like climate change. His recent work highlights innovative uses of gamification in elderly care, VR-based mindfulness practices, and AI ethics frameworks for multi-agent systems. Key contributions include systematic reviews on computational wearables, gameful educational systems, and the theoretical distinction between gamification and gamblification. He actively contributes to academic communities through editorial roles and serves as a program committee member for conferences like CHI PLAY and IEEE VR. His research demonstrates a commitment to bridging theory and practice, with projects funded by national research councils and international collaborations. Current work includes exploring trustworthy large language models (LLMs) for ethical AI systems and investigating embodied cognition in multisensory VR environments.

Marcin CopikView profile

Researcher

• Parallel Computing
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Serverless Systems
• +3 more

Dr. Marcin Copik is a Researcher in the Professorship for Scalable Parallel Computing at ETH Zürich, focusing on advancing high-performance computing (HPC), serverless systems, and cloud computing. His work emphasizes optimizing resource utilization, improving scalability, and enhancing performance in distributed and parallel environments. His research interests span parallel computing architectures, serverless benchmarking (e.g., SeBS suite), and sustainable HPC practices. He explores techniques like automatic loop scheduling, acceleration-as-a-service models, and fault-tolerant distributed systems (e.g., FaaSKeeper). His contributions address challenges in cloud elasticity, stateful services, and energy-efficient computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in serverless workflows, AI reasoning frameworks, and hardware-accelerated protocols. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, such as Cppless for high-performance serverless programming and XaaS for HPC-cloud integration. While no formal awards or grants are listed, his contributions to open-source projects like STEllAR-GROUP/hpx and Extrapeak demonstrate active engagement in the HPC community. He collaborates closely with academic and industry partners to advance scalable computing solutions.

George BulmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Education Economics
• Public Policy
• Labor Economics
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George Bulman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University (2013) and a B.S. in Mathematics from Haverford College (2002). His research focuses on education economics, public policy, labor economics, and demographic issues, with a particular emphasis on college enrollment dynamics, financial aid policies, and the impact of economic shocks on household decisions. His work has explored topics such as the effects of college endowments on financial aid and student composition, the consequences of the pandemic on community college enrollment, and the role of parental resources in college attendance decisions. He frequently collaborates with institutions like NBER and has been cited in outlets such as the New York Times, Education Week, and the Economist. Bulman’s research also extends to technology’s role in education, tax policy implications for higher education, and the socioeconomic factors influencing college investment gaps. His methodologies often involve large-scale administrative data and natural experiments, such as lottery wins and policy changes, to evaluate causal relationships. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like the American Economic Review and the Journal of Labor Economics, as well as policy-oriented outlets such as the Brookings Institution and Education Next. Despite prolific output, no explicit scientific awards are noted in the provided texts.

Mingjie LinView profile

Professor

• Bio-Inspired Computing
• Computer Architecture
• Robotics
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Mingjie Lin is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida's College of Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2008 and has established himself as a leading researcher in bio-inspired computing and robotic control systems. Dr. Lin's research interests span multiple cutting-edge domains including: Bio-Inspired Logic Design with Graph and Field Theory Minimum-Energy Bio-Inspired Computing with Emerging Spintronic Devices Hardware-Assisted Large-Scale Neuroevolution for Multiagent Learning and Robotic Control Computer Architecture/Compiler, and Reconfigurable Computing His ongoing research is primarily funded by NSF grants focusing on Bio-Inspired Logic Design, Minimum-Energy Bio-Inspired Analogic Computing Devices, and Metaphysical and Probabilistic-Based Computing Transformation. Dr. Lin leads the Autonomous Computing Laboratory at UCF, where his team develops algorithms for improving dynamic adaptability of robotic agents in high non-stationary environments through the fusion of artificial intelligence techniques and classical robotic control algorithms. Dr. Lin has received numerous prestigious awards for his work: UCF Reach for the Star Award (2017) UCF CECS Dean's Advisory Award (2017) UCF Teaching Incentive Program Award (2016) NSF CAREER AWARD (2016) SAIC Faculty Fellowship in Electrical Engineering At the Autonomous Computing Laboratory, Dr. Lin and his team are engaged in creating innovative approaches to robotic control, particularly focusing on Dynamic Amorphous Obstacle Avoidance (DAO-A) where robotic arms can dexterously avoid dynamically generated obstacles that constantly change their trajectories and 3D forms. Their methodology leverages topological manifold learning and deep learning for dimension reduction, enabling conflict-free human-robot interactions even in dynamically constrained environments.

Joseph PoracView profile

Professor

• Organizational Theory
• Managerial and Organizational Cognition
• Corporate Governance
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Joseph Porac is the George Daly Professor of Business Leadership at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. He joined NYU Stern in 2003 after faculty appointments at Emory University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research spans organizational theory, strategic management, and managerial cognition, with a focus on how social and cognitive processes shape organizational action. Ph.D. in Social Psychology, University of Rochester (1979) B.S. in Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh (1974) Professor Porac’s research investigates the cognitive and sociopolitical foundations of organizational behavior. His work explores how markets stabilize around product definitions, the dynamics of corporate governance, CEO compensation, and the accountability of elite leaders. He has led major collaborative projects, including an NSF-funded study on competition in the restaurant industry and research on knowledge sharing in scientific alliances. His recent work examines how public scrutiny affects high-status individuals, revealing that elites are punished more severely than non-elites for similar transgressions, not because they behave worse, but because they are more visible. The trends in his publications reflect a deep engagement with cognitive sociology, organizational legitimacy, and strategic sensemaking. His work bridges micro-level cognitive processes with macro-level institutional outcomes, particularly in the domains of market formation, leadership accountability, and interorganizational knowledge transfer. He has contributed extensively to theoretical and empirical advancements in managerial cognition and organizational theory. His scientific recognition includes the E.M.B.A. Distinguished Educator Award from Emory University in 2001. He has held influential editorial roles as Associate Editor of Administrative Science Quarterly and the Journal of Management and Governance , and as Co-Editor of the 2005 volume of Advances in Strategic Management . He also organized special issues on managerial cognition and served in leadership roles within the Organization and Management Theory (OMT) division of the Academy of Management, including Program Chair (1999) and Division Chair (2001). Professor Porac has been actively involved in academic leadership and mentoring. At Emory, he served as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, where he led the development of a doctoral program in business and a new modular Executive MBA. He has advised numerous doctoral students and collaborated widely on interdisciplinary research. His grants include a National Science Foundation award for studying competition and entrepreneurial performance in the NYC restaurant industry. He has also led initiatives in technology management, including a joint business-engineering program at the University of Illinois. He is a key contributor to the Distributed Knowledge Research Consortium (www.dkrc.org), an NSF-sponsored study on scientific alliances, and has conducted research on the collective diagnosis of emerging viruses, highlighting how organizations collaboratively make sense of complex, uncertain phenomena.

• Parallel Computing
• Distributed Systems
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• +5 more

Torsten Hoefler is a Professor affiliated with ETH Zurich, leading research in parallel computing, distributed systems, and high-performance computing (HPC). His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, focusing on optimizing algorithms, network topologies, and hardware-software co-design. Research Interests: His primary areas include parallel algorithms, distributed systems, machine learning infrastructure, and network architectures. He emphasizes scalable solutions for large-scale applications, particularly in data-centric computing and serverless environments. Publications: Recent work highlights include innovations in network topologies (e.g., HammingMesh), serverless benchmarking frameworks (SeBS), and optimizations for large language models (LLMs). His publications often address performance bottlenecks and energy efficiency in HPC and cloud systems. Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed here, his prolific publication record and leadership in HPC indicates significant recognition in the field. Active in grant-funded projects related to exascale computing and AI infrastructure. Labs & Teams: Leads the Communication Systems Lab at ETH Zurich, collaborating with industry partners like NVIDIA and IBM on hardware-accelerated computing and cloud-native systems.

Michael DuncanView profile

Professor

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Land Use Policy
• Sustainable Development
• +4 more

Michael Duncan is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Florida State University. He holds a PhD from the University of California-Berkeley (2007), an MCP from UC-Berkeley (2000), and a BS in Geography from the University of Utah (1997). His research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, particularly reducing automobile dependence through transit-oriented development, bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and aging populations' mobility needs. Key research areas: Transportation planning policy, land use-transportation interaction, station area development, and aging mobility solutions Methodological expertise: Quantitative analysis, travel demand modeling, and GIS spatial analysis Dr. Duncan's work emphasizes empirical evaluation of transportation investments' impacts, including property values, tax revenues, and user behavior. Recent studies explore pandemic effects on elderly cycling trends, transit-oriented development efficacy for seniors, and park-and-ride facility optimizations. His research consistently bridges academic inquiry with practical policy recommendations for sustainable urban systems. Notable contributions include analyzing rail transit's economic impacts, evaluating pedestrian infrastructure effectiveness, and developing methodologies to measure transportation accessibility for aging populations. His interdisciplinary approach combines urban planning theory with rigorous data analysis to inform equitable infrastructure strategies. His advising and grant activities include leading multidisciplinary teams on federally-funded transportation research projects, though specific student names are not listed here. Current research directions aim to advance inclusive mobility solutions for aging demographics and refine metrics for sustainable transportation system performance.

Marvin SirbuView profile

Professor

• Telecommunications Technology
• Network Policy and Regulation
• Economics of Information Networks
• +5 more

Marvin Sirbu is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University with joint appointments in the College of Engineering's departments of Engineering and Public Policy and Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as the Tepper School of Business. He holds a Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering from MIT and has expertise in telecommunications technology, policy, and management. His research focuses on broadband networks, spectrum policy, network neutrality, and the economic impacts of telecommunications infrastructure. Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering & Mathematics (MIT, 1966/1967), M.S. Electrical Engineering (MIT, 1968), Sc.D. Electrical Engineering (MIT, 1973) Research interests include future internet architecture, municipal broadband networks, and the regulatory frameworks governing digital markets. He founded the Information Networking Institute (INI) at CMU in 1989 to bridge telecommunications, computing, and policy studies. Recent work explores multi-network access strategies in 5G, spectrum aggregation technologies, and the economic incentives shaping content-centric networking protocols. His publications often analyze policy implications of emerging technologies. Received Best Paper Award at 2019 IEEE DySPAN for policy track research Current courses include 'Commercialization and Innovation' and 'Economic Regulation of Networked Industries.' He has advised on municipal broadband policies and contributed to federal broadband impact studies.

Bulut Ozan CeylanView profile

Lecturer

• Marine Engineering
• Risk Analysis
• Systems Theory
• +3 more

Bulut Ozan Ceylan is a Doctor Lecturer at the Department of Marine Engineering, Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, within the Maritime Faculty. He currently serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering. His academic journey includes roles as a Research Assistant (2019–2023) and Doctor Lecturer (2023–present). His research focuses on accident analysis, risk assessment, and complex systems in marine engineering. Key interests include fuzzy logic applications, socio-technical systems, and environmental sustainability in maritime contexts. He has authored/co-authored books like Marine Engineering Insights (2025) and contributed to Springer publications on decarbonization of maritime transport. His recent articles address safety modeling, predictive maintenance of ship machinery, and risk assessment of marine systems. Notable works include Bayesian network-based safety analysis of water mist systems and control theory applications for boiler automation in autonomous ships. Awards: Multiple TÜBİTAK International Scientific Publication Incentive Awards and Academic Incentive Awards. Teaching: Courses include Maritime English, Ship Machinery Systems, and Energy Efficiency in Ships. Projects: Leads initiatives on risk analysis of biofuels and sustainable ship recycling strategies. He advises PhD and Master’s theses on maritime safety and environmental compliance. His lab work integrates STAMP models and fuzzy logic for accident prevention in complex engineering systems.

• Leadership
• Communication
• Innovation Management
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Daan Stam serves as Endowed Professor of Innovation Management within the Department of Technology and Operations Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is an active member of the Erasmus Centre for Leadership Studies with continuous scholarly contributions evidenced by publications extending to 2025. His academic profile reflects deep integration between operational excellence and leadership theory. Stam's research centers on leadership communication dynamics in innovation and operational contexts, with prominent focus areas including transformational leadership, incentive systems design, vision-task goal alignment, and cultural diversity in teams. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong concentrations in Field Study (100%), Incentive Systems (94%), Transformational Leadership (94%), Goal Setting (42%), and Extraversion (42%), indicating methodological rigor in organizational behavior applications. Recent publications demonstrate evolving emphasis from operational leadership mechanics toward purpose-driven development and novel idea recognition. His 2021-2025 work shows increasing integration of sustainability themes with leadership frameworks while maintaining core focus on communication effectiveness and team dynamics in diverse settings. Scientific recognition includes: Best student paper award TRAIL2014 for research on order picking methods and incentive systems Stam has supervised 16 doctoral and master's students while maintaining active editorial roles including service on the Journal of Personnel Psychology editorial board since 2013. His research impact is evidenced by substantial citation metrics including 20+ Scopus citations for key publications and significant media engagement through outlets like NRC Live Impact Challenge. As an Erasmus Centre for Leadership Studies member, he contributes to collaborative networks examining leadership effectiveness across cultural contexts, with recent work exploring sustainable delivery options and purpose-driven organizational transformation through partnerships with industry stakeholders.