Christine Holmström Lind is a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Business Administration. She is affiliated with the Institute for Research on Conflicts of Goals in Sustainable Social Transition, focusing on strategic management and international business dynamics. Her research spans knowledge transfer, social innovation, and subsidiary influence in multinational corporations (MNCs).
Thomas Dreibholz is a Chief Research Engineer at Simula Metropolitan's Center for Resilient Networks and Applications. He specializes in cyber sovereignty, network security, and internet testbeds, with extensive work on distributed systems, cloud computing, and 5G networks. Affiliation: Simula Metropolitan, Oslo, Norway Research Focus: Multi-path transport protocols, network resilience, and privacy-preserving frameworks His research explores the intersection of network security, cloud/fog computing, and next-generation communication protocols. Recent work includes HiPerConTracer for network analysis, privacy-aware fog platforms , and multi-layered federated learning security . He contributes to testbed development, including the NorNet infrastructure for real-world multi-path transport research. Publications reflect expertise in multi-path TCP , 5G network optimization , and cloud/fog security . He has delivered invited talks at institutions like Hainan University and Princeton University, emphasizing open-source testbed deployment and educational outreach.
Professor Vasilis Kanakoudis serves as a full Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Thessaly, Greece, where he conducts pioneering research at the intersection of hydraulic engineering, water economics, and risk management. His work addresses critical challenges in urban water infrastructure through both theoretical innovation and practical implementation. Research expertise spans: Water Pricing Mechanisms and Economic Analysis Hydraulic Modeling of Distribution Networks Non-Revenue Water Reduction via Advanced Auditing Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment for Water Safety Plans Smart Monitoring Systems for Leakage and Quality Control Policy Evaluation of Privatization/Remunicipalization Trends Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strategic shift toward proactive water security frameworks, integrating climate resilience into safety planning while developing real-time monitoring technologies. His team's work on the SMASH project demonstrates practical applications for municipal systems, while global analyses of water governance provide critical policy insights. Active projects showcase substantial international collaboration: SMASH Project : Implementing IoT-based leakage control and quality monitoring in Greek water networks Adrion MUHA : Developing multi-hazard response frameworks connecting European water utilities with civil protection agencies These initiatives provide graduate students with opportunities to engage in field-deployed research addressing pressing water security challenges through engineering innovation and cross-sector coordination.
Jørn Hetland is an Associate Professor in Work and Organizational Psychology at the Department of Social Psychology, University of Bergen's Faculty of Psychology. He is actively involved in multiple research groups including the Social Influences on Adolescent Behavior and Health (SIPA) Research Group, the Research Group for Work Environment, Management and Conflict (FALK), and the Bergen Bullying Research Group. Professor Hetland's research primarily focuses on workplace bullying, leadership dynamics, job crafting, and the relationship between work environment and mental health. His work frequently employs quantitative diary designs to capture daily fluctuations in work experiences and their psychological consequences. He has made significant contributions to understanding how daily leadership behaviors, work pressure, and interpersonal conflicts affect employee well-being and performance. His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate strong productivity with numerous articles in top organizational psychology journals, often in collaboration with international researchers. The research shows consistent themes around workplace bullying mechanisms, leadership effects, and work design, with methodological strengths in daily diary approaches and sophisticated statistical modeling. Professor Hetland teaches several core courses including PSYK 110 Work and Organizational Psychology, PSYK 106 Personnel Psychology, and various research methods and leadership development courses. His teaching appears closely aligned with his research expertise in work psychology and organizational behavior. As an active researcher with over 100 publications, Professor Hetland has established himself as a significant contributor to work and organizational psychology, particularly in the Scandinavian context. His research bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications for improving workplace environments and employee well-being.
Chad Rogers is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Neuroscience at Union College. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and dual undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida. He holds leadership positions within the Department of Psychology and the Center for Neuroscience, where he conducts research on auditory cognition in aging populations. Dr. Rogers' research examines: Speech perception mechanisms under challenging conditions Cognitive control deficits in age-related hearing loss Neural correlates of auditory processing using neuroimaging techniques Interactions between sensory decline and cognitive aging His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and hearing science with practical implications for aging populations. His publication trends show consistent focus on: Auditory neuroscience (60% of recent publications) Cognitive aging (25%) Methodological innovations in neuroimaging (15%) with particular emphasis on fMRI applications in speech perception research. Honors include: Stillman Prize for Faculty Excellence in Teaching As Director of Neuroscience, he oversees research activities at Union College's Center for Neuroscience, facilitating interdisciplinary studies on cognitive hearing processes.
Professor Hu Zuohao serves as Professor in the Department of Marketing at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, where he teaches Marketing Management, Channel Management, and Brand Management. He concurrently holds the position of Executive Associate Director at the China Business Research Center and maintains active membership in the American Marketing Association (AMA) and Academy of International Business (AIB). Education: Bachelor in Mechanics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (1985) M.A. in Management, Zhejiang University (1988) Ph.D. in Economics, Kyoto University, Japan (2000) His research centers on Marketing Strategies with specialized focus on International Marketing of Chinese Firms, Channel Design, and Brand Management. Recent investigations examine financial constraints' impact on consumer variety-seeking and nostalgia's role in brand preference, while earlier work established foundational frameworks for Chinese exporter typologies and buyer-supplier governance mechanisms. His interdisciplinary approach bridges marketing theory with financial services applications. Publication analysis reveals a strategic evolution from export strategy research (2006-2011) toward digital commerce and consumer psychology (2017-2021), with consistent emphasis on Chinese market contexts. Key journals include Journal of Business Research and Journal of International Marketing, reflecting his dual expertise in theoretical marketing and emerging market applications. Scientific Awards: Teaching Award at School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University (2005) Professor Hu serves as Vice Chairman of the Chinese Marketing Research Association and has held Independent Director positions at two corporations, demonstrating industry-academia integration. His research is supported through the China Business Research Center, where he leads projects connecting academic theory with practical business challenges in Chinese multinational contexts. He directs the China Business Research Center's initiatives on Chinese enterprise globalization, focusing on case-based analysis of brand development and channel strategies for firms like Haier and TCL, while mentoring next-generation researchers through Tsinghua's doctoral programs.
Dr. Ilona Kotlewska is an assistant professor at the Institute of Experimental Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków. A neurobiologist and neuropsychologist with a PhD in biological sciences, she specializes in brain imaging techniques and the neurobiological basis of attention and self-awareness. Education: Graduate of the College of Interfaculty Individual Studies in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Warsaw. Research: Focuses on visual, auditory, and tactile attention mechanisms, ownership neural correlates, and brain oscillations. Her recent work includes studies on theta oscillations, attentional selectivity, and self-face processing, published in journals like Scientific Reports and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience . She has received prestigious awards including the Fulbright Junior Research Award, START Scholarship, and multiple Rector's Awards for scientific and organizational achievements. Scientific Awards: Rector's Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievements (2023), Fulbright Junior Research Award (2017–2018), START Scholarship (2018), ETIUDA Scholarship (2018). Community Work: Organized the Neuronus Neuroscience Forum and supported Ukrainian refugees, earning the Rector's Award for Organizational Achievements (2023).
Dr. Norman Forschack is a Researcher in the Department of General Psychology and Methodology at the University of Leipzig, focusing on neural mechanisms of attention and sensory processing. His work centers on alpha-band oscillations and their role in modulating perceptual awareness across visual and somatosensory domains using multimodal neuroimaging techniques. His research interests include cognitive neuroscience, attentional control mechanisms, and sensory perception dynamics. Forschack investigates how feature-based and spatial attention selectively enhance target processing while suppressing distractors, with particular emphasis on the neural correlates of conscious and unconscious perception. His experimental paradigms integrate EEG, fMRI, and behavioral measures to dissect attentional templates in visual search and somatosensory contexts. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent exploration of alpha oscillations as modulators of attentional selection, with increasing sophistication in multimodal approaches. Recent work examines depth perception in attentional shifts, color chromaticity effects, and learning-induced plasticity in distractor processing, demonstrating how oscillatory dynamics shape both perceptible and imperceptible stimulus processing. Forschack contributes to a DFG-funded project (2018-2023) led by Matthias Müller investigating alpha oscillations in selective attention. His collaborative work with Till Nierhaus, Arno Villringer, and others spans neuroimaging methodology development and theoretical advances in attention models. As part of Leipzig University's cognitive neuroscience infrastructure, he operates within the General Psychology and Methodology department, contributing to experimental design frameworks and data analysis pipelines for attention research.
Sut I Wong serves as Head of Department and Professor of Communication and Management at BI Norwegian Business School, with additional appointments as Professor II at the Department of Psychology at University of Oslo and adjunct faculty at University of Ljubljana. As co-founder and co-director of the Nordic Center for Internet and Society at BI, she bridges academic research with practical industry applications, currently serving on advisory boards for two tech start-ups. Professor Wong's research spans macro and micro foundations of labor-relations. At the macro level, she investigates institutional differences in employee participation programs across capitalist models and how industrial relation policies foster employee participation during mergers & acquisitions. Her micro-level research examines human resource management, leadership, organizational behavior, individual proactivity, creativity, and leader-follower dynamics, with particular focus on how autonomous working conditions influence organizational outcomes. She has developed significant expertise in cross-cultural management through global research projects including the Global HR project, Global Leadership Identity project, and Global Employee silence project. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward digital workplace dynamics, with consistent themes of virtual team coordination, technostress, digital mindset, and leadership adaptation across cultural contexts. Her work increasingly addresses human-machine interaction, AI in recruitment, and crowdworker career development, reflecting the evolving challenges of digital transformation in organizational settings. Professor Wong has secured substantial research funding including the Fair Labor in the Digitized Economy project funded by the Norwegian Research Council and Organizational Design in the Digital Era funded by the Slovenian Research Agency. Her advisory work extends beyond academia to active involvement with tech start-ups, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into practical business applications. As co-director of the Nordic Center for Internet and Society, she leads a research hub focused on the societal implications of digital technologies, examining how virtual teams, digital communication configurations, and human-robot interactions reshape contemporary workplaces. Her work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with practical relevance across multiple international contexts.
Corentin Gonthier is a full Professor of Psychology at the University of Nantes, holding a prestigious position as a member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF). He conducts research at the Laboratoire de Psychologie des Pays de la Loire (LPPL) where he leads investigations into cognitive variability across development and individual differences. His research program explores three interconnected domains of high-level cognition: intelligence (particularly strategy use in reasoning tasks), working memory (focusing on strategic processes and measurement innovation), and cognitive control (examining developmental shifts from reactive to proactive control). Gonthier has developed significant expertise in psychometrics, creating adaptive cognitive assessments and innovative scoring methods like the edit distance approach for memory span tasks. With 54 peer-reviewed publications (46 in Q1 journals), Gonthier's work demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions across cognitive, developmental, and differential psychology. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal continued productivity across multiple research streams, with particular emphasis on giftedness research, intelligence testing methodology, and cognitive development. Member of Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) Editorial board member for Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition Editorial board member for Psychonomic Bulletin & Review Associate editor for L'Année Psychologique Over 150 peer reviews for more than 50 journals Gonthier actively supervises master's and doctoral students in research areas including cognitive development, intelligence, working memory, and high intellectual potential. His methodological expertise spans advanced statistical modeling (profile analysis, mixed models, GAM), psychometric test development, and innovative cognitive assessment approaches. The Laboratoire de Psychologie des Pays de la Loire provides the institutional context for his research program, which bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications in educational and clinical settings.
Vitoria Piai is a Principal Investigator specializing in language function and dysfunction at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. With over 135 publications and 2,595 citations, her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying language production using electrophysiological methods including EEG and MEG. Dr. Piai's research interests center on speech production, particularly examining the temporal dynamics of lexical and phonological processing. Her work investigates how brain oscillations relate to different stages of speech planning, how cognitive control mechanisms operate during language production, and how language networks adapt following brain damage. She employs various paradigms including picture-word interference, context-driven word production, and sentence comprehension tasks to explore these questions. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent focus on neural oscillations during speech production, particularly examining alpha and beta band activity. Her work increasingly bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications, investigating language production in aging populations, individuals with aphasia, and those with neurological conditions. She frequently employs multimodal approaches, combining behavioral measures with electrophysiological recordings to provide comprehensive insights into language processing. Dr. Piai has established significant research collaborations across institutions, particularly with colleagues at Radboud University, University of California Berkeley (where she completed postdoctoral work), and various clinical centers. Her work contributes to both theoretical understanding of language production mechanisms and practical applications for language assessment and rehabilitation.
Neil B. Alexander is the Ivan Duff Collegiate Professor of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. He also serves as Professor of Internal Medicine, Professor at the Institute of Gerontology, Medical Director of Internal Medicine and Research, and Director of the VA Ann Arbor GRECC. Dr. Alexander directs the U-M Mobility Research Center and chairs the U-M Hospital Falls Committee. His research focuses on exercise, mobility, falls, and rehabilitation in older adults, with emphasis on assessments and interventions to enhance physical activity in both able and disabled populations. Key areas include mechanisms underlying aerobic capacity, strength function, and balance control, spanning geriatrics, rehabilitation science, and aging-related mobility impairments. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in fall biomechanics, balance training interventions, cognitive-physical function interactions, and obesity management in geriatric care. His work frequently employs randomized trials, wearable technology, and interdisciplinary approaches to address mobility challenges in older adults. Dr. Alexander leads the Research Education Core of the NIA-funded U-M Older Americans Independence Center, mentoring junior faculty in geriatric research protocols. He also chairs the U-M Hospital Falls Committee and directs the Mobility Assessment and Enhancement clinic. As Director of the U-M Mobility Research Center and VA Ann Arbor GRECC, he oversees major research initiatives. He co-leads the Biomechanics Core and Research Education Core for the Older Americans Independence Center, and holds memberships in the Caswell Diabetes Institute, e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative, and University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center where he serves as Older Adult Falls Content Lead.
Bryan Donyanavard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at San Diego State University's College of Sciences. His research focuses on self-aware computing systems and cyber-physical systems optimization. Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC Irvine B.S. & M.S. in Computer Engineering from UC Santa Barbara Research interests span self-aware systems, embedded systems, and machine learning applications in resource-constrained environments. Current projects explore runtime optimization for autonomous vehicles and cyber-physical systems management. Recent publications analyze reversible neural network pruning for safety-critical systems, hybrid learning models for edge-cloud networks, and cross-layer optimization for mobile devices. Key trends include machine learning integration with hardware systems and performance maximization in embedded environments. Actively advising graduate and undergraduate researchers, with past advisees working on topics like lane following system optimization, SLAM algorithms, and sensor perception in platooning vehicles. Email: bdonyanavard@sdsu.edu Lab: DRG-Lab LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bryandony
Lisa Emery is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences. She leads the Adult Cognitive & Emotional Development Lab and serves as core faculty in the AGELabs (Aging, Growth, & Experience) research group, which unites experimental psychologists studying developmental processes across the lifespan. Her research centers on cognitive-emotional interactions in adulthood, investigating how emotional regulation strategies and working memory capacity influence episodic memory construction and future thinking. Key interests include adult development and aging , emotion-cognition interplay , autobiographical memory specificity , and age-related positivity effects . Her work bridges experimental psychology with real-world applications for cognitive health in older adults. Analysis of her 2008-2014 publications reveals consistent focus on aging and cognition, with increasing emphasis on emotion regulation's role in memory processes. Her research employs diverse methodologies including behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (fMRI), and ecological tasks, contributing significantly to understanding how older adults process emotional information and construct mental representations of past and future events. Professor Emery actively mentors students in research design and execution, with several student-led projects resulting in publications and conference presentations. Her lab fosters collaborative relationships within AGELabs and produces methodologically rigorous work applicable to cognitive aging interventions. The Adult Cognitive & Emotional Development Lab operates within AGELabs' framework, conducting studies on emotion regulation strategies, working memory limitations, and their combined impact on memory processes across adulthood. Current projects examine how online emotion regulation affects emotional memory recall and how lifespan differences in cognitive resources shape autobiographical memory construction.
Paula Vagos is an Assistant Professor and researcher in Psychology at University of Aveiro with additional affiliation at University of Coimbra's Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences. She serves as an Integrated Member of the Health Team and is affiliated with the Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention. Current Position: Assistant Professor at University of Aveiro Additional Affiliation: Lecturer at University of Coimbra Research Center: Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Professional Profiles: CiênciaVitae, ORCID, ResearchGate, Scopus, Publons Dr. Vagos specializes in adolescent social behaviors with particular focus on social anxiety, avoidance, assertiveness, and aggression. Her research program addresses psychological processes underlying psychopathology and develops psychological interventions based on second wave and third wave cognitive therapies. Recent work has expanded to mental health stigma reduction and acceptance and commitment therapy applications in parenthood. She has published extensively in high-impact journals with over 100 publications and 35,000 reads on ResearchGate. Her publication record demonstrates strong trends in cognitive-behavioral approaches to adolescent mental health, particularly social anxiety disorder. Recent work shows increasing focus on compassion-focused interventions, psychological flexibility, and cross-generational applications of cognitive therapies. She frequently collaborates with international researchers on validation studies of psychological assessment tools across different cultural contexts. Active researcher with publications spanning 2013-2025 Focus on developing and validating assessment tools for adolescent psychopathology Increasing emphasis on compassion-focused interventions in recent years Strong international collaboration network Dr. Vagos has supervised numerous graduate students and research projects focusing on adolescent mental health, though specific student names aren't listed in the available materials. Her research has been supported by various academic grants enabling studies on social anxiety interventions, aggression patterns in youth, and compassion-based therapeutic approaches. She maintains active collaborations with research centers across Portugal and internationally. She leads research teams investigating the cognitive pathways to adolescent aggression, psychological flexibility in chronic illness, and compassion-based interventions for children and adolescents. Her laboratory work integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine both clinical and community samples across the lifespan.