Francesco Nicoli is an Assistant Professor of European Political Economy at Politecnico Institute of Turin and Adjunct Professor at Ghent University. He is affiliated with the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) and holds a PhD from the University of Trento. His research spans Political Science (GSPS-02/A) with a focus on European integration, security cooperation, labor market dynamics, and energy policy. Education: PhD in Political Economy, University of Trento His work appears in leading journals like International Studies Quarterly , Journal of European Public Policy , and Energy Policy . Current projects include EU nuclear fusion strategy (FusEUrope), green procurement (PNRR), and pandemic response initiatives. His studies on automation, migration, and European identity reveal critical insights into fiscal and policy preferences during crises. Teaching Roles: PhD Survey Research Methods (2025/26), International Economics Institutions (2023/24), Experimental Survey Methods (2024/25) Research Themes: European defense, health union design, energy security, space economy, labor market integration Key Collaborations: University of Amsterdam, Bruegel, European Commission
Yuxiang Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on high-performance buildings, net-zero energy systems, and sustainable construction practices. He integrates advanced modeling techniques, renewable energy solutions, and intelligent design strategies to optimize building performance in cold climates. PhD, Building Engineering (2013), Concordia University MASc, Building Engineering (2008), Concordia University BEng, Building Engineering (2006), Concordia University Dr. Chen’s work emphasizes modular construction, thermal energy storage, and data-driven modeling for building systems. He explores the use of robotics in construction, thermal resistance of masonry walls, and energy-efficient community greenhouses tailored for cold regions. His recent publications highlight trends in building thermal dynamics, with a focus on resistor-capacitor (RC) models, hybrid heating systems, and snow accumulation impacts on solar panels. He also contributes to cold-climate energy management and smart home integration.
Gaang Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, where he joined in 2022 after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His research pioneers 'sympathetic' built environments that enhance safety, health, productivity, and comfort for workers and users through integration of wearable biosensors, AI, extended reality, and robotics with psychophysiological theories. Education: Ph.D in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2022) - Emphasis: Construction Engineering and Management; Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery and Engineering Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2022) M.S. in Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, South Korea (2012) - Emphasis: Construction Engineering and Management B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, South Korea (2010) Dr. Lee combats technological exclusion for marginalized groups (construction workers, older adults) by developing empathetic technologies for workplaces, buildings, and urban spaces. His work applies human sensing, AI, and digital twins to create environments that adapt to diverse human needs, with key projects spanning psychophysiological safety monitoring, human-robot collaboration, and inclusive urban design. He integrates psychophysiological and socio-cognitive theories to address real-world gaps in construction engineering and computer science. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in AI-driven safety hazard identification, biosensor-based stress/fatigue monitoring, and virtual reality for construction team dynamics. A critical emerging focus is equity-centered technology design, with increasing publications addressing inclusive built environments and technological access for vulnerable populations through graph-based algorithms, domain adaptation, and interpretable AI models. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Lee actively recruits students for his 'Empathetics' research group starting in 2026, prioritizing candidates with empathy, research motivation, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. While specific grants are not detailed, his research program receives institutional support from the University of Alberta and likely external funding given its interdisciplinary scope and industry relevance. He leads the 'Empathetics' research group (part of Attentive Hub) which emphasizes diversity as fundamental to innovation. Current projects include psychophysiological monitoring for occupational safety, trustable human-robot collaboration systems, and extended reality frameworks for empathetic built environments. The group collaborates with IHT LAB (https://www.iht-lab.com/) and focuses on deploying technologies that make daily surroundings safe, healthy, and truly inclusive for all individuals.
Pasquale De Sena is a Full Professor in the Department of Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo , specializing in international law, human rights, and European integration. His academic activity includes teaching courses on International Law and International Protection of Human Rights , with office hours available via Teams and in-person during exam sessions. Research Interests : International Law Norms Human Rights Enforcement European Constitutional Dynamics Migration and Maritime Law Modern Slavery and Dignity Technological Governance Publication Trends : His recent works analyze the interplay between international law and domestic systems, focusing on human dignity, pandemic governance, hate speech regulation, and European monetary policy. Articles explore both theoretical foundations and practical applications of international norms. Contact : pasquale.desena@unipa.it | Phone: +39 09123892009
Dr. Iain Long is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. He serves as the Director of Undergraduate Economics Programmes, responsible for approximately 23 different degree programmes containing modules taken by around 900 students from across the University. His academic background includes: PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science M.Res. in Economics from the London School of Economics MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics BSc in Mathematics and Economics from the London School of Economics Dr. Long is an applied microeconomic theorist with particular interests in the economics of crime and conflict. His research spans topics from how informal work alters the incentives to search for work whilst receiving unemployment insurance to how unanticipated changes in behavior due to intoxication can explain alcohol-fuelled violence. He conducts both theoretical modeling and experimental studies, including lab-in-the-field experiments to test behavioral hypotheses related to crime and conflict. His work frequently examines how environmental factors and psychological states influence decision-making in contexts involving risk, violence, and economic incentives. Analysis of Dr. Long's publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of behavioral economics, crime, and conflict, with a notable thread examining alcohol's role in altering behavior and increasing violence using innovative experimental methods that combine laboratory precision with real-world contexts. His scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Former winner of the Economics Network's National Outstanding Teaching Prize Academic Fellow of Cardiff University's Crime & Security Institute Associate of the Economics Network Dr. Long has secured research funding as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator. Notably, he led a British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Small Research Grant (SG162643, £4,330) titled "Assessing the causes of alcohol-fueled violence" in 2017, and was a Co-Investigator on a Crime and Security Research Institute Academic Fellowship Fund (£9,000) in 2016 for "A novel insight into alcohol-fueled violence among Emergency Department patients." He is available for postgraduate supervision in economics of crime, economics of conflict, unemployment protection, and applied microeconomic theory. Dr. Long is actively involved in the academic community through his role as an Associate of the Economics Network, where he has delivered training to PhD students across nine UK universities and trained new lecturers in teaching methodologies.
Nicole L. Beebe is a Professor at the Alvarez College of Business, The University of Texas at San Antonio , specializing in cybersecurity, cyber analytics, and digital forensics. With over two decades of experience spanning academia, government, and industry, she has contributed extensively to research on insider threats, IoT security, and threat hunting. Ph.D. in Business Administration (Information Technology), UTSA MS in Criminal Justice, Georgia State University BS in Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University Her research explores cybersecurity challenges in emerging technologies, including quantum computing, IoT, and large language models. She has pioneered studies on cyberbullying dynamics, forensic automation, and AI-driven threat detection. Recent publications focus on adversarial image obfuscation , VR for security operations , IoT forensic methodologies , and deepfake detection frameworks , reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of security, AI, and digital evidence. 2022 Best Paper Award, Journal of Network & Computer Applications Senior Member, IEEE and ACM Senior Fellow, Information Systems Security Association As an Associate Editor for Computers & Security , she shapes the field through peer review. Her $14M+ in funding from NSF, DHS, and DoD underscores her impact on advancing cybersecurity research and education.
Marco A.R. Ferreira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), affiliated with the College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Duke University (2002), with a dissertation on Bayesian multi-scale modeling under M. West. He also earned an M.Sc. (1994) and B.Sc. (1993) in Statistics from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Research Interests: Ferreira specializes in Bayesian statistics, multi-scale modeling, spatial-temporal models, computational methods (e.g., MCMC), and applications in environmental science, genomics, and epidemiology. His work emphasizes hierarchical models, inverse problems, and high-dimensional data analysis. Publications Trends: His research spans advanced statistical methodologies for environmental monitoring, civil unrest modeling, and genomic data analysis. Key themes include Bayesian hierarchical models, spatiotemporal fusion, and computational algorithms for optimal experimental design. Awards & Honors: OBAYES Poster Prize (2009) CNPq Fellowship (2003–2006) WNAR/COBAL 2 Award (2005) Springer Poster Prize (2003) Finalist, Savage Award (2003) Best Contributed Paper (JSM 2000) Professional Activities: He serves as an Associate Editor for Bayesian Analysis and is a member of the American Statistical Association and the International Society for Bayesian Analysis.
Sofia Gavrilova is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) in Leipzig, Germany, since August 2020. Her academic background includes a DPhil from the University of Oxford (2019) and a PhD in GIS and Cartography from Moscow State University (2013). Her research focuses on Geovisualisations, Soviet atlases, and spatial knowledge, with particular attention to historical geographies, mobilities, and memory studies. She has contributed to projects like the Mapping the Gulag (ERC-funded) and the National Atlas of Russia analysis. Her work explores how spatial representation shapes national and regional identities, particularly in post-Soviet contexts. Key research areas include the role of museums in representing Soviet history, the use of GIS in disaster prediction, and the geopolitical implications of mapping. She has published widely in journals like Problems of Post-Communism and Eurasian Geography and Economics . Gavrilova also coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives, such as the 'Terraforming' workshop series and the ScienceCampus EEGA. She teaches at the University of Leipzig and the Higher School of Economics, Moscow, focusing on GIS methods, digital humanities, and spatial analysis. Her recent publications address contemporary issues like Russian-Georgian civil society tensions and spatial representations of the Russo-Ukrainian war. She actively engages in knowledge transfer through blogs (e.g., ifl.blog) and public lectures. Her current projects include 'Occupied and Erased: Stories of Ukraine’s Lost Homes' and exploring non-territorial spatial formats through cartographic analysis.
Sang Pil Jin is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies (ToRS) within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Korean Studies with an emphasis on historical diplomacy, geopolitical strategy, and imperial rivalries in East Asia. He examines how Korea navigated complex international relations during periods of imperial competition, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Key research areas include the interplay between Korea and global powers, analyzing strategies for neutrality and survival amid colonial pressures, and the role of communication infrastructure in shaping diplomatic relations. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary geopolitical issues, such as US-Korea relations and North Korea denuclearization challenges. Prof. Jin's publications highlight themes like the 'Great Game' dynamics in East Asia, the impact of railroads and telegraph systems on colonial power dynamics, and Korea's engagement with major empires during periods of crisis. His research underscores the importance of understanding historical precedents to inform modern strategic decision-making in international relations. He is affiliated with HUM:Global, a strategic initiative under the Faculty of Humanities promoting interdisciplinary global studies. His work contributes to broader discussions on sovereignty, neutralization strategies, and the legacies of imperial competition in contemporary geopolitical landscapes.
Dr. Zhengyu Lin is a Reader in Power Electronics at Loughborough University's Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, affiliated with the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). Previously, he held a Lecturer position at Aston University for over five years and worked in UK industry for six years, including roles at Sharp Laboratories of Europe and Nidec Control Techniques. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University (2004), an MSc from Zhejiang University (2001), and a BSc from Zhejiang University (1998). Lin's research focuses on advancing power electronics and renewable energy systems, particularly in DC microgrid control, grid resilience, and energy storage. His work addresses challenges in power sharing accuracy, fault detection, and infrastructure robustness under severe weather or disasters. He has contributed to policy analysis for EV adoption in South Asia and innovative solutions for wireless power/data transfer in EV charging. Key achievements include the EPSRC UKRI Innovation Fellowship (2018-2021) and over 80 peer-reviewed publications. His research bridges academic theory with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable energy transitions and smart grid technologies. Education: Ph.D. (Heriot-Watt), MSc/BSc (Zhejiang University) Awards: EPSRC UKRI Innovation Fellowship Research Themes: DC Microgrids, Grid Resilience, Renewable Energy Integration Labs: Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
SangWoo Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2016), and M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley (2017 and 2022, respectively). His research focuses on power systems optimization, supply chain resilience, and AI-driven engineering solutions. He is a recipient of the 2020 American Control Conference Best Student Paper Award. Education Background: Ph.D., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, UC Berkeley (2022) M.S., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, UC Berkeley (2017) B.S., Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2016) Research interests include: Power grid operations and resiliency Circular supply chain modeling Advanced optimization algorithms Machine learning applications in energy systems His work bridges theoretical optimization with practical engineering challenges, such as anomaly detection in smart grids and post-disaster supply chain recovery. Awards: Best Student Paper Award, 2020 American Control Conference Professional Activities: Office Hours: Monday 10:30 AM–12:00 PM Website: https://sangwoopark-njit.github.io/
Prof. Dr. Christiane Woopen is a Professor at the University of Bonn's Medical Faculty, leading the establishment of the Center for Life Ethics. Formerly, she was Managing Director of ceres (Cologne Center for Ethics, Rights, Economics, and Social Sciences of Health) and Chair of the German Ethics Council. She holds academic memberships in prominent institutions like Academia Europaea and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences. Her research focuses on medical ethics, bioethics, and healthcare policy, with emphasis on aging societies, health literacy, and neuroethics. Notable awards include the Federal Cross of Merit 1st Class (2017). Her work spans international advisory roles, including the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies. She has authored over 200 publications across ethics, health policy, and biomedical research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ethical challenges in modern medicine. Education: MD from University of Bonn (1993), Philosophy studies at Universities of Bonn and Hagen (1982–1988). Key Roles: Chair of German Ethics Council (2012–2016), Member of UNESCO's International Bioethics Committee, Co-spokesperson of Germany's Data Ethics Commission. Research Themes: Ethical dimensions of healthcare innovation, personalized medicine, pandemic ethics, and societal aging. Her contributions include pioneering frameworks for outcome assessment in deep brain stimulation and advocating for ethical digital health practices. Ongoing work addresses challenges in predictive medicine and genomic editing governance.
Greg Kaplan is the Alvin H. Baum Professor in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics and the College at the University of Chicago. He holds dual affiliations with the Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics (Lead Editor) and the e61 Institute, which he co-founded as Chairman. His academic journey includes positions at Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, alongside visiting roles at institutions in Australia. He earned his PhD from New York University (2009), MSc from the London School of Economics (2002), and BCom (Hons) from Macquarie University (2000). His research focuses on macroeconomics, labor markets, inequality, and fiscal/monetary policy dynamics. Notable work includes analyzing household formation, unemployment fluctuations, and the distributional impacts of policy interventions. He has contributed to understanding the Great Recession’s effects through housing markets and consumer behavior, as well as the economic consequences of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. Education: PhD in Economics, New York University (2009) MSc in Economics, London School of Economics (2002) BCom (Honors) in Economics, Macquarie University (2000) His awards include the 2015 Sloan Fellowship and the 2019 Central Banking Prize for his work on monetary policy frameworks. He serves as a Research Associate at the NBER and a Research Fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Greg’s advisory and editorial roles include leadership at the e61 Institute and the Journal of Political Economy. His research frequently integrates heterogeneous agent models to explore macroeconomic phenomena like price dispersion, consumption responses to fiscal stimuli, and the gender composition of top earners.
Andrea Boggio serves as Professor of Legal Studies in Bryant University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History and Social Sciences, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in business law, health law, and international law. He is currently on sabbatical for 2025-26 as Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar in Public International Law at Sweden's Lund University, fostering US-Sweden human rights research collaboration. His academic credentials include: JSD, Stanford Law School JSM, Stanford Law School LLD, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Professor Boggio's research pioneers the human right to science framework, examining legal-ethical dimensions of biosciences through lenses of science diplomacy, innovation policy, and global health governance. His seminal 2024 Oxford University Press book The Human Right to Science: History, Development and Normative Content establishes foundational principles for applying human rights law to emerging technologies. Current work investigates gene editing regulation, biobank governance, and scientific freedom during global health emergencies, emphasizing transnational policy coherence and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a critical trajectory connecting international human rights instruments with contemporary scientific challenges, particularly in biotechnology regulation where he advocates for human rights-based approaches over purely ethical frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on operationalizing the right to science through indicator development and model legislation. Key recognitions include: Santander Faculty Research Collaboration Award (2017) Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar (2025-26) Multiple MERIT Awards (2009-2015) Summer Research Stipends (2013-2015) As Associate Editor of Human Reproduction (European Society of Human Reproduction publication) and Journal of Legal Studies Education , he shapes scholarly discourse while serving on the Massachusetts Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Advisory Board, College Board's CLEP Business Law Committee, and as GESDA Foundation consultant. A New York Bar member, he maintains active legal practice alongside academia. His Faculty Fellowship at Bryant's Center for Health and Behavioral Sciences drives interdisciplinary integration of legal perspectives into health sciences research, particularly through science diplomacy initiatives examining how human rights frameworks can guide international scientific collaboration during geopolitical tensions.
Andrew W. Wilkins is Reader in Education, UOA Lead, Department Ethics Lead and Head of BA Education at Goldsmiths, University of London . He holds a PhD in Social Policy from the Open University (2009), an MRes in Social Science Research Methods from Goldsmiths (2005), and a BA in Sociology from the University of Leeds (2003). Research Interests: Policy analysis, technology in education, governmentality perspectives, and educational governance with a focus on neoliberalism and power dynamics. His work spans international contexts including Argentina, Hong Kong, and the UK. Scientific Contributions: Journal of Education Policy Co-Editor in Chief Authored/Co-authored 4 books including Keywords in Education Policy Research (2024) and Modernising School Governance (2016) Peer-reviewed articles in Leadership and Policy in Schools , Globalisation, Societies and Education , and other journals Professional Roles: Assessor for Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS), Australian Research Council (ARC), and UKRI Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Member of the Periodic Evaluation VER 2026 Education Sub-panel in Slovakia. Leadership: Convenor of the international Education Policy Futures (EPF) Webinar Series , connecting researchers from Goldsmiths (UK), Edith Cowan University (Australia), and University of Augsburg (Germany).
