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• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Artificial Intelligence in Energy
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Younes Zahraoui is a Research Fellow at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on enhancing power systems and microgrid resilience through advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and predictive control. Zahraoui's research addresses critical challenges in renewable energy integration, energy storage optimization, and smart grid infrastructure. Key research interests include AI-driven solutions for power system stability, fault detection, and grid resilience. His publications emphasize practical applications such as peer-to-peer energy trading frameworks, voltage inverter efficiency improvements, and explainable deep learning models for photovoltaic system reliability assessment. Zahraoui collaborates with international teams on projects involving multi-microgrid market participation and multi-energy community management. His recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates a focus on both theoretical advancements (e.g., mutated predictive control algorithms) and applied solutions (e.g., degradation cost modeling in energy storage systems). Zahraoui's contributions span academic journals like Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews , Sustainability , and IEEE Access , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to energy systems research.

Kashinath BasuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Network Virtualization
• Cloud Computing
• AI/ML in Networking
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Dr. Kashinath Basu is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and specializes in network virtualization, cloud computing, AI/ML for infrastructure management, and smart grid communication. His research explores SDN/NFV, cybersecurity frameworks, and quantum-resistant cryptography. Education: PhD in Computer Science, with academic and professional experience spanning over two decades. Research focuses on next-gen networks, cloud orchestration, and AI-driven security solutions. Current projects include softwarization of networks, smart grid communication protocols, and QoS-aware cloud services. Research interests span from foundational network architecture design to applied cybersecurity in smart cities. He has authored influential papers on topics like SD-WAN traffic prediction using ML, QoS-aware service selection in cloud environments, and control frameworks for smart grids. His work bridges theoretical network research with real-world infrastructure challenges. Professional contributions include editorial roles for journals like IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and active participation in IEEE Working Groups on SDN/Quantum Communication. He has organized major conferences such as IEEE MobileCloud and ITNAC, reflecting his leadership in advancing network technologies. Labs/Teams: Member of the Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Research Group, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis and Systems (AIDAS) Institute, and the Dependable Systems Engineering Research Centre. Collaborates with industry partners on projects related to autonomous cyber defense and blockchain for smart city infrastructure.

Mattia PintoView profile

Lecturer

• Human Rights
• Criminology
• Criminal Law
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Dr. Mattia Pinto is a Lecturer at York Law School and the Centre for Applied Human Rights, University of York, where he co-convenes the LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice. He joined York in 2022 after teaching at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His professional experience includes internships at the European Court of Human Rights and International Criminal Court, and research work at King's College London. Education includes: PhD in Law from London School of Economics (2022) Single-Cycle Master’s Degree in Law from University of Bologna LLM in Transnational Law from King's College London Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from LSE He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Research focuses on critical intersections of human rights and penality through socio-legal and transnational perspectives. Three primary strands define his scholarship: (1) Human Rights as Sources of Penality, examining how rights frameworks simultaneously constrain and enable state penal power; (2) Rethinking Accountability Beyond Penal Frameworks, developing non-punitive responses to violence in collaboration with grassroots organizations; (3) Law as/and Discourse, creating methodological tools for socio-legal discourse analysis. His empirical work employs discourse analysis of legal texts across jurisdictions. Publications consistently engage with human rights enforcement, criminalization dynamics, and transnational governance. Recent articles demonstrate critical examination of border penality, accountability for torture, decolonial feminism, and the punitive dimensions of human rights frameworks. Theoretical contributions advance understanding of how rights discourses shape contemporary penal systems globally. Awards and distinctions: Editors' Choice: Theoretical Criminology (2025) Modern Law Review Scholarship (2021–22) Research leadership includes current projects on police misconduct accountability and grassroots justice mechanisms. He co-convenes the Yorkshire Criminal Law Forum and contributes to the York Human Rights Workshop initiative. Professional affiliations include membership in the Law and Society Association, Socio-Legal Studies Association, and serving as reviewer for leading journals in human rights law and criminology.

Thomas NeumannView profile

Associate Professor

• Commercial Law
• International Business Law
• Contract Law
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Thomas Neumann is an Associate Professor of Commercial Law at the Department of Law, Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He chairs the research group CLEAR, focusing on crowdfunding legal aspects. Neumann serves as editor-in-chief of the Nordic Journal of Commercial Law (2016-2025) and has held leadership roles including Head of Research (2019-2021) and Head of Doctoral Education in Law (2018-2022). His research spans crowdfunding regulation, international sales law, contract law, and law-technology intersections. Education : PhD in Law from Aarhus School of Business (2011), with a dissertation on Article 80 CISG. Additional qualifications include Master of Laws. Research Interests : Crowdfunding legal frameworks, corporate law, international business law, contract law, sales law, and digitalization's impact on legal systems. He leads initiatives like CISGNordic, an open-access Nordic jurisprudence database. Key Contributions : Hosted major international conferences (e.g., 25th CISG Advisory Council meeting in 2018) and secured grants like the DKK 1.6 million Danish Council award for sales law research. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in fostering innovation and financial inclusion. Teaching : Awarded 'Teacher of the Year' at Aarhus BSS (2014). Teaches Advanced International Sales Law, Law of Obligations, and Law & Economics. Active in pedagogical innovation, including problem-based learning and blended learning approaches. External Roles : International Rapporteur at CISG Online, Board Member of Juridisk Forskerskole, and member of editorial boards for legal databases and journals.

Stefan MangardView profile

Professor

• Computer Security
• Hardware Security
• Cryptography
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Stefan Mangard is a Professor at the Institute of Information Security at Technische Universität Graz (TU Graz). His primary research focuses on hardware security, cryptographic countermeasures, and mitigating vulnerabilities in computer systems. He specializes in side-channel attacks, fault attacks, and secure processor architectures. Current work includes defending against kernel exploits, memory safety mechanisms, and cryptographic protocol implementations. His research interests span topics such as kernel data structure protection, memory tagging systems, and scalable isolation techniques. He has pioneered defenses against cache attacks, fault-induced control-flow hijacking, and side-channel vulnerabilities in embedded systems. Notable projects include KernelSnitch for kernel data structure analysis and TME-Box for Intel-based memory encryption. Recent work emphasizes practical exploitation of defenses (e.g., TLB side-channels), RISC-V enclave architectures (SPEAR-V), and cross-cache attacks in Linux kernels. His contributions bridge hardware-software co-design for robust security mechanisms, with a focus on real-world exploit scenarios and commodity hardware compatibility.

• Nuclear Safety
• Nuclear Security
• Nuclear Regulation
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Laurence Williams OBE is a Professor of Nuclear Policy and Regulation at the School of Computing and Engineering, Bangor University. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Liverpool Polytechnic (1970) and an MSc in Nuclear Reactor Technology from the University of Aston in Birmingham (1972). His research focuses on nuclear safety, security, and regulation, including fusion power plant safety, radioactive waste management, and international regulatory frameworks. Current projects include developing Design Safety Guidelines for fusion plants and studying tritium fuel cycles. Prof. Williams has contributed to over 25 peer-reviewed publications since 1979. His work emphasizes harmonizing global nuclear safety standards and addressing societal impacts of nuclear energy. He serves on advisory panels for the Singapore Ministry of Environment and the UK's Committee on Radioactive Waste Management. Awards: OBE (Order of the British Empire) Emeritus Roles: Emeritus Professor at University of Central Lancashire Current Projects: 'Regulation of Fusion Power Plants for Global Deployment' (2023–2026) and 'Tritium Production Industry for Fusion Plants' (2023–2027)

Sam HanksView profile

Lecturer

• Criminology
• Sex Work Governance
• Carceral Abolition
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Dr. Sam Hanks is a Lecturer in Criminology at Swansea University's School of Social Sciences. He specializes in researching sex work governance, carceral abolition, and policing practices, with a focus on the Welsh context. Currently, he explores the symbolic power of concepts like protection and vulnerability as tools of social control. He co-directs the Centre for Social Change and runs a prison abolition reading group. His teaching includes criminological theory, research methods, and penal abolitionism modules. Research interests include socio-criminological theory, multi-agency governance, and the intersection of migration/xenophobia with sex work. His recent work critiques carceral systems and advocates for abolitionist frameworks. Key publications analyze sex work regulation, safeguarding delusions in policing, and vulnerabilities faced by migrant sex workers. Dr. Hanks supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like immigration control as a revenue regime, intersectionality in sex work, and female sexual deviance in criminal justice contexts. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects addressing domestic abuse and penal policy.

Badulescu CameliaView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Waste Management
• Circular Economy
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Associate Professor Dr. Camelia Badulescu is affiliated with the Department of Environmental Engineering and Geology at the Faculty of Mining, University of Petroșani. Her work focuses on environmental engineering, waste valorization, biotechnology applications in mineral processing, and sustainable development. She specializes in industrial waste management, circular economy strategies, and pollution control technologies. Research interests include coal desulphuration, heavy metal extraction from industrial byproducts, water treatment methodologies, and the ecological conversion of mining residues. Her work bridges environmental science with practical industrial solutions, emphasizing resource recovery and sustainable practices. Key research trends across her publications include: (1) innovative techniques for waste-to-resource conversion, (2) microbial applications in mineral processing, (3) advanced water treatment systems for industrial effluents, and (4) cross-sectoral approaches to circular economy implementation. These studies often involve interdisciplinary collaborations addressing regional environmental challenges like Jiu Valley mining pollution. No scientific awards have been listed in available materials. Her teaching includes laboratory指导 for water, air, and soil analysis, reflecting her commitment to practical environmental education. While no specific grants or advising data is provided, her extensive publication record indicates active involvement in applied research projects related to mining waste management and energy sustainability. Her work contributes to both academic and industrial sectors through innovations in ecological brick production, FGD gypsum agricultural use, and alternative energy systems from waste materials. Current research likely continues exploring synergies between environmental protection and industrial efficiency in mining regions.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Signal Processing
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Chenguang Liu is a researcher at Institut Polytechnique de Paris , France, with a focus on computational methods, machine learning, and control systems. His work bridges theoretical and applied research across multiple domains including computer vision, signal processing, and operations research. Key research areas: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computational Physics, Control Theory Notable publication trends: Develops novel algorithms for parallel computing, peridynamic modeling, and real-time systems Recent contributions include Bayesian neural networks for gas-bearing prediction, multi-agent reinforcement learning for UAV swarms, and domain adaptation techniques in object detection. He collaborates extensively with researchers in electrical engineering and applied mathematics disciplines.

• Financial Market Law
• Banking Law
• Financial Security
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Dr. Ewa Kowalewska is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Szczecin, specializing in financial market law, banking law, and tax law. She holds a doctoral degree in law from the same institution and has been affiliated with the university since 2012. Her research focuses on financial security frameworks, foreign exchange control, and local taxation systems. She leads the Financial Law Research Team and coordinates the Young Lawyer Academy program. She is also deputy editor-in-chief of the Acta Iuris Stetinensis and Studia Administracyjne journals. Education: Completed legal studies at University of Szczecin (Faculty of Law and Administration), defended doctoral thesis titled "Foreign exchange control exercised by the National Bank of Poland" (2015). She previously worked at the National Bank of Poland's Szczecin branch (1998-2012). Research interests include banking regulation, financial crisis management, tax incentives, and cross-border financial transactions. Her recent work analyzes administrative fines in banking frameworks and comparative central bank roles in foreign exchange oversight. She actively participates in academic councils and quality assurance bodies at both faculty and university levels.

Branislav HredzakView profile

Researcher

• Control and management of distributed renewable energy resources
• Reconfigurable and hybrid energy storage systems
• Advanced control systems for power electronic converters
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Dr. Branislav Hredzak is a researcher at the Faculty of Engineering , University of New South Wales . His work focuses on power electronics, renewable energy systems, and advanced control strategies for energy storage and smart grids.

• Gender Studies
• Education Policy
• Sociology of Education
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Penny Anderson serves as an Associate Tutor in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow, holding the academic rank of Tutor with active teaching and research responsibilities. Her research centers on critical examinations of gendered power structures in educational settings, with primary focus areas: Gender Studies Education Policy Sociology of Education Childhood Studies Discourse Analysis Scottish Education System Specializing in Foucauldian analysis of pastoral power, she investigates how protection discourses manifest in Scottish school-age childcare systems, revealing tensions between nurturing care and institutional control. Her methodology emphasizes critical discourse analysis to unpack gendered power dynamics in educational policy implementation. Her 2025 publication in Gender and Education represents a significant contribution to understanding how childcare frameworks navigate the fine line between supportive mothering practices and restrictive smothering tendencies within Scottish educational contexts. No scientific awards or professional honors are documented in her current institutional profile. Available information does not specify graduate student supervision activities or research grant acquisitions, though her active publication indicates ongoing scholarly engagement within the School of Education.

Feifei TongView profile

Academic

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Flow Interference Around Structures
• Wave Hydrodynamics
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Feifei Tong is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia , specializing in Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering . Their research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , flow interference around structures , wave hydrodynamics , and coastal wave dynamics . They actively collaborate with international researchers, particularly in Australia and Asia-Pacific regions, addressing challenges in marine renewable energy systems and offshore engineering. Key research areas include hydrodynamic forces on submerged structures, vortex shedding suppression, and flow-structure interaction mechanisms. Their work contributes to sustainable development goals through innovations in subsea cable stabilization, offshore wind farm infrastructure, and underwater datacenter design. Tong holds a PhD in Engineering and has published extensively in top-tier journals like Physics of Fluids and Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE) . Recent studies analyze wake transitions, oscillating cylinder dynamics under various flow conditions, and hydrodynamic damping mechanisms. Their research bridges experimental tank testing and advanced CFD simulations, yielding practical solutions for marine energy transmission and coastal protection systems.

Alexander H. MontgomeryView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Social Network Analysis
• Science and Technology Studies
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Alexander H. Montgomery is a Professor of Political Science at Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He serves as Chair of the International Affairs & Political Policy (IA&PP) program and the Center for Political and Policy Studies (CPPC). Additionally, he is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at New America, focusing on international relations, social network analysis, science and technology studies, and weapons of mass destruction. His research interests span nuclear politics, strategic stability, and the intersection of emerging technologies with international security. He has authored numerous publications analyzing proliferation networks, conflict escalation dynamics, and the role of norms in warfare. His work often employs network analysis methodologies to explore complex political systems. Montgomery teaches courses on WMD Proliferation and Network Analysis at Reed College. His academic contributions include critiques of futurism in defense policy and examinations of noncombatant immunity norms. He maintains an active presence on Bluesky, engaging with current events and energy policy discussions. He holds a PhD in Political Science and has held research affiliations with institutions such as the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University. His email is ahm@reed.edu, and his professional page is available at alexmontgomery.com.

Adriana Boersner HerreraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Venezuelan Politics
• Russia-Latin America Relations
• Authoritarian Politics
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Dr. Adriana Boersner Herrera is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at The Citadel since 2023. She teaches International Politics, Latin American Affairs, and Democracy and Dictatorship. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Missouri, an M.A. in Political Science from Universidad Simón Bolívar (with honors), and a B.A. in International Studies from Universidad Central de Venezuela. Her research focuses on Venezuelan politics , Russia-Latin America relations , authoritarian regimes , and comparative foreign policy . Recent work explores Maduro's foreign policy strategies, Russian influence in Latin America, and the intersection of domestic and international factors in authoritarian consolidation. Her publications (2020–2025) analyze topics such as Venezuelan authoritarianism, Russian strategic alliances, and regional geopolitical dynamics. Articles often combine historical analysis with contemporary case studies, emphasizing how authoritarian states leverage international ties to survive domestic crises. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. She has no listed advisees, though her research areas suggest potential supervision of students focusing on Latin American politics, authoritarianism, or Russian foreign policy. Dr. Boersner Herrera’s work bridges academic rigor with real-world policy implications, offering critical insights into how authoritarian regimes navigate global systems despite economic and political sanctions.