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Joshua NewnView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Multimodal Analysis
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Dr. Joshua Newn is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Human-Centred Computing at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies. His research focuses on designing human-centred AI systems, particularly leveraging eye tracking and multimodal sensing to enhance augmented intelligence. Previously, he held roles at Lancaster University and the University of Melbourne, advancing expertise in extended reality (XR) and human-AI teaming. Education: PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Melbourne (supervised by Frank Vetere and Eduardo Velloso). Research interests include: Augmented intelligence and proactive AI systems Multimodal interaction (eye tracking, gesture, speech) AI ethics and explainable systems Extended reality (XR) applications Human-AI collaboration in strategic tasks Recent work trends show a focus on: Eye-based interaction in immersive environments Implicit sensing for adaptive interfaces Explainability in personal sensing technologies Grants & Advising: Supervised students at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, contributing to publications in AI and HCI. Actively involved in collaborative projects with industry. Labs/Teams: Associated with RMIT's AI research groups and previously with the AI and Autonomy Lab at the University of Melbourne.

Payam PirzadehView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Construction Health and Safety
• Construction Management
• Occupational Health and Safety
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Dr. Payam Pirzadeh is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of PCPM, specializing in Construction Health and Safety. He holds a PhD in Built Environment, a Master of Applied Science in Project Management, and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Prior to academia, he worked on major infrastructure projects in energy and mining. His research focuses on safety in design, health and safety performance measurement, worker mental health, and improving industry culture. He collaborates with public and private construction organizations and actively supervises research students. Education: Bachelor of Civil Engineering Master of Applied Science in Project Management PhD in Built Environment Research Interests: Construction Health and Safety, Technology Applications in Construction, Robotics, Data Analytics, and Workforce Well-being. Grants & Collaborations: Involved in projects like the 'Culture in Construction Pilot Projects' and 'Triple Wins: Work Hour Cultures for Health, Safety, and Gender Equality.' Labs/Teams: Member of the Construction Work Health and Safety Research @ RMIT group.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Employee Wellbeing
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Dr. Shi (Tracy) Xu is an Associate Professor at the University of Surrey's Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management, part of the Surrey Business School. She serves as Co-Director of the Future of Work Research Centre and Theme Leader for Future of Work and Labour Mobilities in the COVE Research Centre. With a PhD from Penn State University, her research focuses on employee wellbeing, leadership, and turnover in hospitality, emphasizing organizational behavior and HRM. She has over 50 journal articles and received multiple awards, including the Emerald Literati Award (2021) and Best Paper Awards at EuroCHRIE and academic conferences. Her research explores workplace dynamics, gig economy well-being, AI adoption, and diversity/inclusion. Funded projects include Horizon Europe, ESRC UKRI, and the National Social Science Fund of China. She advises EuroCHRIE and edits Cornell Hospitality Quarterly . Current PhD students focus on topics like abusive supervision, leadership, and CSR. Teaching spans strategic hotel management, HR practices, and research methodology. Key grants include UNWTO, Research England, and FASS Pump-priming. She advocates for inclusive tech solutions and employee well-being, partnering with organizations to enhance performance and resilience.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Substance Use Disorders
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Andrea Weinstein is a Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University's Yale School of Medicine. She supports the research activities of Morris Bell, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist in Psychiatry. Her work focuses on developing and validating neurocognitive assessment tools, particularly the Automated Test of Embodied Cognition (ATEC), which evaluates executive function and cognitive impairment through physical tasks. Her research spans substance use disorders, mindfulness-based interventions, and vocational rehabilitation for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Key areas of investigation include cognitive remediation therapies for veterans with alcohol use disorders, the psychometric evaluation of social cognition tasks for schizophrenia research, and the application of virtual reality in job interview training for psychiatric populations. She has contributed to studies on light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder and proactive psychiatric consultation services to improve hospital efficiency. Dr. Weinstein's publications demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach, blending clinical neuroscience with technology-driven assessment methods. Her work emphasizes practical applications of cognitive science to improve mental health outcomes and functional recovery in diverse populations.

• Medical Oncology
• Gynecologic Oncology
• Ovarian Cancer
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Ingrid Boere is a researcher in the Department of Medical Oncology at Erasmus MC, Faculty of Medicine. Her work is centered on gynecologic cancers, particularly ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers, with a focus on treatment optimization, biomarker research, and clinical trial design. Her research interests include: Medical and gynecologic oncology Targeted therapies such as PARP inhibitors (olaparib) and immunotherapies (dostarlimab) Pharmacokinetics and chemotherapy optimization Biobanking and translational research infrastructure Patient quality of life and survival outcomes The recent articles highlight her involvement in key clinical trials and biobanking initiatives. Her work spans phase III randomized trials, non-inferiority studies, and infrastructure development for collaborative cancer research, with strong emphasis on data sharing, biomarker-driven therapy, and improving outcomes in rare gynecological malignancies. Scientific contributions include: PROACTIVE-B trial on olaparib boosting ENGOT-EN6-NSGO/GOG-3031/RUBY immunotherapy trial Nationwide Dutch ovarian cancer biobank evaluation IT infrastructure for multicenter biobanking Ingrid Boere actively collaborates with national and international research consortia, contributing to large-scale clinical and translational studies. She participates in multidisciplinary teams focused on advancing precision oncology and building sustainable research infrastructures. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her co-leadership roles in major studies suggest significant research leadership.

• Critical Care Nursing
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Infection Control
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Paul Jarrett is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research focuses on critical care nursing practices, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), addressing areas such as antimicrobial stewardship, infection control, and patient safety. He has contributed to studies on ECMO cannula care, intra-arterial line practices, and delirium screening tools in ICU settings. His work emphasizes clinical pharmacology and optimizing drug therapies for critically ill patients, including those with obesity or traumatic brain injury. Key research interests include nosocomial infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, and the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics and antifungals in critical care scenarios. Jarrett has collaborated on multidisciplinary projects investigating proactive debriefing strategies to improve nurse wellbeing and patient mobility protocols for high-flow oxygen therapy. His research often involves large-scale observational studies and protocol development across Australian and New Zealand healthcare institutions.

• Joint Action
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Social Cognition
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Dr. Dimitrios Kourtis is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Stirling, where he has been since September 2017. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham (UK), an MSc in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen (UK), and a BEng in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (Greece). Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral positions at the Central European University (Budapest, Hungary), University of Ghent (Belgium), Donders Institute (Nijmegen, Netherlands), and served as a research associate at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on joint action planning , using EEG to investigate how individuals coordinate actions and form predictive representations of co-actors' actions. Key interests include social cognition (e.g., joint attention, error processing), object affordances, and the influence of handedness consistency on motor cognition. He is affiliated with the Cognition in Complex Environments research group and contributes to the Mobile Cognition research program. Recent work explores neural mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease, motor performance in sports (e.g., golf putting), and dynamic social neuroscience. His publications span topics from EEG applications in real-world settings to clinical implications of affordance processing. Kourtis’ research emphasizes bridging neuroscientific methods with naturalistic behavioral studies, advancing understanding of human interaction and motor control.

Truls NybergView profile

Researcher

• Autonomous Vehicles
• Motion Planning
• Risk-aware Planning
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Truls Nyberg is an Industrial Postdoc at TRATON Group, affiliated with the Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning (RPL) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on foundation models and vision-language models for decision-making and motion planning in autonomous vehicles, addressing critical challenges in occlusion handling and risk assessment. His academic background includes: PhD in Computer Science (Robotics, Perception and Learning) from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2025), with thesis "Mind the Unknown: Risk- and occlusion-aware motion planning for autonomous vehicles" supervised by Jana Tumova and co-supervised by Patric Jensfelt MSc in Control and Information Systems from Linköping University BSc in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering from Linköping University Nyberg's research centers on autonomous driving systems where occlusions create safety risks. He develops risk-aware motion planning algorithms using sequential reasoning about hidden objects, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and foundation models to enhance decision-making in complex traffic. His work bridges theoretical robotics with industrial applications, emphasizing real-world safety specifications and uncertainty handling in urban and highway scenarios. Analysis of his publications reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental risk-aware planning (2021) to advanced occlusion reasoning using V2X (2024). His research consistently targets safety-critical gaps in autonomous driving, with growing emphasis on cooperative perception and language-integrated vision models. Key trends include formal safety guarantees, real-time contingency planning, and leveraging hidden object predictions for proactive vehicle control. Nyberg was funded by the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) during his doctoral studies. While no current student advising is documented, his industry-academia role at TRATON Group demonstrates strong collaboration between KTH and automotive manufacturing. His research directly addresses industrial challenges in commercial vehicle automation. As part of KTH's Robotics, Perception and Learning division, Nyberg contributes to Sweden's leading autonomous systems research environment. His work leverages state-of-the-art robotics labs and industry partnerships to translate academic innovation into practical solutions for next-generation autonomous vehicles.

Julia BabcockView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Domestic Violence
• Intimate Partner Violence
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Julia Babcock is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston. She serves as Co-Director of the Center for Couples Therapy, where she leads research and clinical initiatives focused on domestic violence and marital therapy. Her work bridges clinical science with real-world intervention programs for intimate partner violence. Her research interests include: Domestic and intimate partner violence Emotional regulation and reactivity Couples' interaction patterns Marital and couples-based therapy Efficacy of interventions for violent offenders Psychophysiological and cognitive profiles of batterers Dr. Babcock's research explores the psychological mechanisms underlying aggression in relationships, particularly focusing on how personality disorders, emotional dysregulation, and cognitive biases contribute to violent behavior. Her work integrates observational, self-report, and psychophysiological methods to understand the nuances of partner violence. She has developed and evaluated interventions aimed at reducing recidivism and improving relationship functioning. The 15 most recent articles reflect a sustained focus on the classification, assessment, and treatment of domestic violence perpetrators. Key themes include the differentiation of reactive vs. proactive aggression, the role of personality disorders (especially borderline and antisocial), emotional and physiological reactivity during conflict, and the evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Methodologically, her work emphasizes rigorous design, including longitudinal follow-ups, component analyses, and psychometric validation. Scientific recognition includes: Her 2009 article with Ross was selected as one of the “Best of 2011 Violence Research” by Psychology of Violence . Dr. Babcock actively mentors graduate students in clinical psychology, regularly reviewing applications for admission. She teaches courses such as PSYC 6303 (Interventions I), PSYC 4321 (Abnormal Psychology), and PSYC 7380 (Marriage and Marital Therapy). She is currently accepting applications for the 2025–2026 academic year. Her leadership in the Center for Couples Therapy involves guiding research teams and clinical training in evidence-based couple interventions. She has contributed significantly to the development of evidence-based standards for domestic violence perpetrator programs in the United States.

Jingguo WangView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Cybercrime
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Dr. Jingguo Wang is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), holding the Eunice and James L. West Professorship. He joined UTA in 2007 after completing his Ph.D. in Management Science and Systems at SUNY Buffalo. With expertise in information systems, cybercrime, and information security, he teaches cybersecurity, data communication, database management, and Ph.D. seminars. Ph.D., Management Science and Systems, State University of New York at Buffalo (2007) M.S., Industrial Engineering (Operations Research), SUNY Buffalo (2005) B.S., Computer Science, Fudan University (1998) His research focuses on cybersecurity, phishing susceptibility, information security policy compliance, and social influence in digital contexts. He explores how organizational, psychological, and technological factors shape security behaviors and digital risk management. The 15 most recent articles highlight his work on insider threats, peer monitoring, stress-induced compliance failures, and the impact of social media and technology on security decisions. These contributions span journals like MIS Quarterly, Decision Support Systems, and Information Systems Research. Dr. Wang has secured funding from the National Science Foundation and UTA, including collaborative projects on insider threat modeling and user authentication systems. He serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of the Association for Information Systems and has held Associate Editor roles.

• Cyberpsychology
• Behavioral Addictions
• Cognitive Psychology
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Dr. Małgorzata Torój serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology of Emotions and Motivation at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL). Based in Lublin, Poland, she actively contributes to academic research and teaching within KUL's institutional framework, focusing on psychological mechanisms in digital contexts. Her research interests emphasize cyberpsychology, behavioral addictions, and cognitive-emotional interactions. She investigates how social media and gaming behaviors impair cognitive control systems, with specific attention to impulsivity as a core deficit in addiction pathways. Additional work explores professional calling and vocation through workplace engagement studies, bridging motivation theory with practical career psychology. Recent publications (2019-2020) demonstrate a concentrated focus on Facebook addiction and gaming disorders. Her work identifies gender-specific vulnerability patterns and establishes impulsivity as the central mechanism disrupting self-regulation, while linking these behaviors to measurable deficits in proactive cognitive control. This research trajectory highlights the intersection of digital behavior and mental health pathology. Scientific recognition includes: Inner Reward 1st degree team award from KUL's Rector for organizing the 39th STAR Conference on Stress, Anxiety and Resilience Dr. Torój supervises diploma theses (though no specific students are documented), collaborates internationally with researchers like Mark D. Griffiths, and contributes to conference organization. Her advising work centers on psychological assessment methods and addiction-related student projects. She operates within KUL's STAR Society framework, co-organizing the 39th STAR Conference (international) and 7th National Conference 'Closer to Emotions'. These initiatives involve cross-institutional partnerships with the Scientific Society of the Catholic University of Lublin and emphasize resilience-focused psychological research.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Aging
• Working Memory
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Jonas Persson is a Professor at the Department of Behavioral, Social and Legal Sciences, School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences, Örebro University. He leads research in cognitive neuroscience with a focus on aging, working memory, and brain plasticity. His work includes studies on developmental dyslexia, probiotics' neural effects, and the interplay between insomnia, pain, and mood in adolescents. Persson is affiliated with the LEADER Center for Lifespan Developmental Research and contributes to projects like the IDA program on brain aging mechanisms. Research environments: LEADER Center, Cognitive Medicine Biomarkers group Key projects: Probiotic efficacy on brain function, predictors of cognitive aging, implicit sequence learning in dyslexia His research integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, MRI), genetics, and behavioral studies to explore age-related cognitive changes. Recent findings highlight hippocampal GABA/glutamate roles in working memory and structural brain changes linked to probiotic interventions. Persson collaborates internationally across psychology, neuroscience, and clinical domains. Publications emphasize longitudinal studies on memory mechanisms, neural correlates of interference control, and the impact of iron deposition on aging brains. His work bridges basic research and clinical applications, particularly in aging populations and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Luke StricklandView profile

Research Fellow

• Prospective Memory
• Executive Function
• Cognitive Processes
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Luke Strickland is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Psychological Science, The University of Western Australia, with 30 research outputs and an h-index of 12. His work bridges cognitive psychology and human factors, focusing on real-world applications in high-stakes environments like submarine operations and automation systems. His research expertise spans: Prospective Memory (100% fingerprint match) Executive Function (36%) Cognitive Processes (26%) Automation Failure (15%) Human Decision Making (11%) Traffic Control (11%) Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a cohesive trend: investigating cognitive control mechanisms during multitasking under time pressure, human learning of automation reliability, and team communication dynamics in simulated control rooms. His work combines experimental paradigms with computational modeling to address gaps in human-automation teaming. Dr. Strickland maintains active international collaborations across eight similar-profile researchers, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being through applied cognitive science. He has supervised at least one student, as indicated by institutional records.

Sina ShokoohyarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Media Analytics
• Sustainability and Resiliency
• Decision Support Systems
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Sina Shokoohyar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Decision Sciences at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business. Previously, he held the same position at Saint Joseph’s University. He earned his PhD in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas (2018), with a focus on Operations Management, and holds master's and bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology. His research emphasizes decision analytic tools for ride-sourcing platforms, tourism, new product development, and supplier evaluation systems. Dr. Shokoohyar’s work has been published in journals like Production Planning & Control , International Journal of Logistics Management , and Journal of Cleaner Production . His research themes span social media analytics for supply chain resilience, sustainability practices, and data-driven decision-making. Notable recent studies include analyzing pandemic impacts on ride-sharing services and optimizing cross-docking logistics. He has received numerous accolades from Seton Hall University, including the 5.0 Teaching Award (2024), Research Achievement Award (2024), and multiple researcher-of-the-year distinctions. His teaching portfolio includes courses like Business Applications of Machine Learning (graduate) and Quantitative Methods for Business (undergraduate), consistently achieving high student evaluations. Active in academic service, he serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Business and Systems Research and chairs sessions at conferences like INFORMS and DSI. His leadership roles include presiding over the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy and serving on committees such as the Faculty Senate and Graduate Educational Policy Committee.

Naira HovakimyanView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Safety-Critical Systems
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Naira Hovakimyan is the W. Grafton and Lillian B. Wilkins Professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), where she also directs the AVIATE Center and the Advanced Controls Research Laboratory (ACRL). She holds affiliations with departments including Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Physics and Mathematics from the Russian Academy of Sciences (1992) and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Mechanics from Yerevan State University (1988). Her research focuses on adaptive control systems, robotics, safety-critical applications in aerospace and biomedical fields, and multi-vehicle unmanned systems. Key areas include safe learning-enabled systems, robust adaptive control, and certification protocols for autonomous systems. She has pioneered work on L1 adaptive control architectures with guaranteed transient performance. Prof. Hovakimyan has authored/co-authored over 500 publications, 13 patents, and two books. Her honors include the AIAA Pendray Aerospace Literature Award (2019), Humboldt Prize (2014), and awards for advising and translational research. She is a Fellow of AIAA, IEEE, and ASME. Her professional leadership includes roles as a cofounder/chief scientist at IntelinAir, advisory roles in industry and academia, and keynotes at major conferences like IROS and ICRA. She leads initiatives in translational research, bridging academic innovations to real-world applications in aviation, robotics, and cybersecurity.