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• Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Business Process Modelling
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Dr. Stewart Green is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of FET - Computer Science and Creative Technologies at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). He serves as Programme Manager for the BSc (Hons) Computer Science programme and leads modules in Requirements Engineering (undergraduate), Dissertation by Research and Development (postgraduate Software Engineering), and Object-Oriented Systems Development. His academic roles also include being an Academic Personal Tutor and supervisor for PhD students, MSc Software Engineering dissertations, and Computing Projects. Dr. Green's expertise spans software engineering, requirements engineering, business process modelling, object-oriented software development, and discrete mathematics. He collaborates with external experts such as Dr. Richard Kamm (University of Bath) and Dr. Matin Mavaddat (Pearson Publishing Ltd.) on research initiatives. His research focuses on improving business process architectures, aligning them with enterprise goals, and enhancing healthcare systems through strategic modelling. He holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc (Hons) in related fields. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application, as seen in innovations like 'Freshers’ Group-Working Activities' to boost student engagement. Dr. Green actively contributes to academic governance, including PhD examining and curriculum development. Key research trends in his publications include semantic technologies for process alignment, cancer care optimization through systems engineering, and student retention strategies in computer science education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., i* goal-oriented modelling) with practical applications in healthcare and enterprise systems.

Yenni TimView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Resilience
• Information Systems Research
• Implementation Science
• +7 more

Dr. Yenni Tim is an Associate Professor at the School of Information Systems and Technology Management, UNSW Business School. She specializes in digital resilience, implementation science, and societal progress through practice-oriented research, focusing on how digital technologies like generative AI and renewable energy can drive organizational change and environmental sustainability. Her work often involves collaboration with problem owners and end users to ensure real-world impact. PhD in Information Systems from UNSW Sydney Master of Science from National University of Singapore Her research explores the intersection of digital capacity, resilience, and sustainable development, with projects addressing pandemic response, health services, digital disadvantages, and environmental challenges. She co-founded the UNSW Implementation Science Lab, which bridges the gap between research and practical implementation. Recent publications highlight her work in virtual reality for disability inclusion, climate risk systems, and digital sustainability frameworks. She actively contributes to academic governance as an Associate Editor for the Information Systems Journal and European Journal of Information Systems. Co-founder and Director, UNSW Implementation Science Lab Founder and Leader, UNSW Sandbox Program (unsw.to/sandbox) Managing Editor, Journal of the Association for Information Systems (since 2019) Her teaching includes courses in business programming, information systems innovation, and cybersecurity. The UNSW Implementation Science Lab under her leadership focuses on translating research into actionable solutions for global challenges.

Michael E. CotterellView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computer Science Education
• Active Learning
• Big Data Analytics
• +3 more

Michael E. Cotterell is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science and Undergraduate Coordinator at the University of Georgia's School of Computing. He holds a B.S. (2011) and Ph.D. (2017) in Computer Science from UGA. His roles include directing the Computer Science Undergraduate Assistant (CSUA) and UGAHacks experiential learning programs. He chairs the Undergraduate Program & Curriculum Committee and serves on UGA’s University Council. Dr. Cotterell’s teaching career began in 2012 with Software Development courses, transitioning to full-time instructor in 2015. He has won multiple teaching awards, including the Teaching Excellence in Computer Science Award (2018, 2020) and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021. He has also served as a UGA Online Learning Fellow, Writing Fellow, and Teaching Academy Fellow. His research interests span computational education, active learning methodologies, and technical fields like big data analytics, ontology-based semantics, and energy informatics. His work bridges pedagogical innovation with applied computational science. Dr. Cotterell’s publications focus on improving educational practices, predictive analytics, and interdisciplinary applications of computer science. His most recent work emphasizes student sentiment analysis in active learning environments and scalable energy systems modeling. Awards include the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award and multiple fellowships recognizing his contributions to pedagogy and online education. He oversees undergraduate program development and coordinates experiential learning initiatives, emphasizing hands-on learning through hackathons and assistantship programs.

Hagen Schmidt-BlekerView profile

Professor

• Digitalization in Planning and Construction
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Change Management in Construction Projects
• +3 more

Prof. Hagen Schmidt-Bleker is an Honorary Professor for Building Information Modeling (BIM) at the Department of Architecture at Alanus University. He serves as a board member of formitas AG in Aachen, focusing on digital transformation and BIM implementation in construction processes. Previously, he held leadership roles at formitas GmbH and formitas GbR, specializing in digital planning tools and IT services. His professional experience includes architecture at Carpus+Partner AG and innovation management in industrial construction projects. He holds a degree in Architecture from RWTH Aachen and completed advanced training as a systemic consultant. His research focuses on digitalization in construction, BIM applications, and change management in construction projects. Education: Studium der Architektur (RWTH Aachen, 1996-2002), Certification as Systemischer Berater (2015-2017). Research Interests: Digitalization in planning, construction, and building operations; BIM implementation strategies; change processes in construction projects; augmented reality applications; data privacy in construction technologies. Key Projects: Led the DIB research project (2010-2012) on industrial construction services and the myneDATA project (2016-2019) on privacy-preserving data use. Collaborates with RWTH Aachen, Goethe University, and industry partners like Imtech and Dialego AG. Lectures/Symposia: Regular speaker at BIM conventions, including BIMconvention #6 (2019), and teaches BIM in industrial construction at RWTH Aachen’s WZL department. Organizes BIMcafés and open-BIM workshops across Europe. Professional Memberships: Founding member of Building Smart Rheinland, member of VRCA (Virtual Reality Group at RWTH), and active in project management associations (DVP, 1st Scientific Association for Project Management).

Joseph AmonView profile

Academic

• Human rights
• Right to health
• HIV
• +12 more

Joseph Amon is the Desmond M. Tutu Professor of Public Health and Human Rights and Distinguished Professor of the Practice in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Public Health and Human Rights. Previously, he was Director of Global Health and Clinical Professor at the Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health. He holds visiting or adjunct appointments at SciencesPo, Princeton, Columbia, and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Education: PhD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (2002) MSPH, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (1994) Dr. Amon's research focuses on the intersection of public health and human rights, particularly among marginalized populations. His work examines the impact of laws, policing, detention, and political determinants on health outcomes, with a strong emphasis on HIV, violence, migration, and drug policy. He has conducted extensive research on compulsory drug detention, police violence, and the criminalization of key populations. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on human rights-based approaches to public health, with significant contributions in the areas of migration and trauma, global health policy, and structural determinants of health. His work combines empirical research with advocacy and policy engagement, often influencing national and international discourse. Scientific Awards: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemic Intelligence Service, Mackel Award Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Unit Commendation Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service Dr. Amon is actively involved in academic leadership and mentorship. He was appointed Editor-in-Chief of Health and Human Rights in 2023, having served as Senior Editor from 2019 to 2023. He teaches courses such as "Human Rights in Public Health Practice" and "Prisons, Public Health, and Human Rights." His work is supported by collaborations across multiple countries and institutions, reflecting a strong international network in public health and human rights advocacy. Laboratories and Research Centers: Director, Center for Public Health and Human Rights, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

• Enterprise Architecture
• Conceptual Structures
• Business Computing
• +3 more

Dr. Simon Miles Polovina is a researcher affiliated with Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom, specializing in the intersection of enterprise architecture, conceptual structures, and business computing. His work focuses on applying formal concept analysis to enterprise systems modeling and developing frameworks for layered enterprise architecture development. His research spans several critical areas in information systems: Enterprise Architecture methodologies and layered development approaches Conceptual Structures including Conceptual Graphs and Formal Concept Analysis Transaction-oriented architectures for enterprise systems Ontology engineering and semantic interoperability Application of these techniques to business process management and knowledge representation Polovina's publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory spanning over 15 years, with recent work focusing on metadata-driven enterprise architecture, endeavor architecture for societal adaptation, and active semantic relations. His research shows strong connections between theoretical conceptual structures and practical enterprise applications across domains including healthcare, accounting systems, and crime detection frameworks. He maintains an extensive collaborative network with researchers including Mark von Rosing, Wim Laurier, and Simon Andrews, resulting in numerous publications in prestigious venues such as Lecture Notes in Computer Science and the International Journal of Conceptual Structures and Smart Applications. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical business applications, making complex conceptual frameworks accessible and applicable to real-world enterprise settings.

• Partial Differential Equations
• Calculus of Variations and Optimal Control
• Geometric Analysis
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Jose Salvador Moll Cebolla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Analysis at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Valencia. He is actively engaged in research within the Geometric Analysis Group U.V. (GAGUV) and the Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (EDPNOL) research group. PhD, University of Valencia, 2005 His research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, calculus of variations, and geometric analysis. Key areas include total variation methods, 1-harmonic flows, flux-saturated diffusion, and phase-field models for materials science. His work bridges pure analysis with applications in image processing and material modeling. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in nonlinear diffusion equations, particularly those with singular or flux-limited behavior, as well as variational methods in imaging and geometric evolution equations. His work frequently involves existence, regularity, and qualitative behavior of solutions to highly nonlinear PDEs. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts. He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Lorenzo Giacomelli, José M. Mazón, Vicent Caselles, Fuensanta Andreu, Ken Shirakawa, and Francesco Petitta. There is no mention of grants or student advising in the available information. He is a member of the research groups GAGUV (Geometric Analysis Group U.V.) and EDPNOL (Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations), which focus on geometric PDEs and nonlinear evolution equations, respectively.

• Information Systems
• Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA)
• Cloud Computing
• +12 more

GHEDIRA GUEGAN Ons Chirine is a Professor of Information Systems at the iaelyon School of Management , Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 , where she plays a leading role in both academic and research domains. She serves as Head of the Master’s in Information Systems Management and Deputy Head of the Service Oriented Computing (SOC) research team at the LIRIS-CNRS laboratory (UMR5205). She is also President of the Computer Science and Mathematics Expert Committee at Lyon3 University and a member of the Council and Thesis Monitoring Committee of Doctoral School No. 512 InfoMaths. Her research interests span Information Systems , with a focus on Service-Oriented Architectures , Cloud Computing , Web Services , Data Integration and Management , Security , Privacy , and Digital Strategy . She actively contributes to the advancement of data intelligence in organizational contexts, particularly through distributed systems and smart environments. The recent publication trend, exemplified by her award-winning 2022 paper on adaptive data curation in data lakehouses, reflects a strong emphasis on intelligent, service-based frameworks for modern data architectures, integrating quality, adaptability, and integration in distributed environments. She has been recognized with the Best Diversity & Inclusion Papers Award at the WISE 2022 International Conference . Best Diversity & Inclusion Papers Award, WISE 2022 Prof. Ghedira Guegan supervises PhD students, including Firas Zouari, and is deeply involved in academic governance, curriculum development, and research leadership. She is a member of the VAE/VAP commission and was part of the iaelyon management team from 2018 to 2021. She also founded the Women in Computer Science & STEM symposium at IEEE AICCSA in 2019, contributing to diversity and inclusion in the field. She conducts her research within the Laboratory of Computer Science in Images and Information Systems (LIRIS) , specifically in the Service Oriented Computing (SOC) team, a CNRS-affiliated research group fostering innovation in information systems and distributed computing.

Frank SchwarzbachView profile

Professor

• Geoinformatics
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial Data Management
• +5 more

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Schwarzbach is a Professor of Geoinformatics at the Faculty of Spatial Information , HTW Dresden. He teaches core modules like Geographic Information Systems I/II , Geodatabase Systems , and GIS Applications across Geomatics, Environmental Engineering, and Archaeology programs. His role includes being Studiendekan for the Master's in Geoinformatics/Management and a member of the university Senate. Current research focuses on GIS applications, historical map georeferencing, and multimedia spatiotemporal visualization. Projects include the Bohemian-Saxonian Literature Landscape interactive map and collaborations with museums, archaeological institutes, and government agencies. He has led GIS software testing initiatives and developed educational materials for geospatial standards. His publications and workshops since 2002 emphasize GIS interoperability, WebGIS, and vector graphics. He is also involved in laboratory operations for geoinformatics and data processing.

• Computer Science
• Databases
• Data Management
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Stratis Viglas is an Honorary Professor in the School of Informatics at The University of Edinburgh, a leading institution in computing and artificial intelligence research. He is affiliated with the Institute for Computing Systems Architecture, which focuses on foundational and applied research in computer systems. His academic background and research expertise lie in the areas of databases, data management, distributed systems, and query processing. These fields are central to modern data-intensive computing and underpin technologies in big data analytics and cloud computing. The trends in his domain of research, as inferred from his institutional affiliation, emphasize scalable and efficient computing systems, with applications in large-scale data processing and storage architectures. While no specific publications are listed, the research direction aligns with core challenges in systems-oriented computer science. Email: v1svigla@inf.ed.ac.uk He has no listed scientific awards in the provided information. There is no public indication of student advising or grant leadership in the current text. His association with the Institute for Computing Systems Architecture suggests ongoing or past involvement in systems-level research initiatives, though specific labs or teams are not detailed.

• Business Information Systems
• Management Support Systems
• Business Intelligence & Analytics
• +5 more

Prof. Dr. Marco C. Meier holds the Chair of Business Information Systems and Management Support at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Augsburg. His work bridges business, computer science, psychology, and engineering, focusing on digital transformation and human-centered management systems. Research Areas: Business Intelligence & Analytics, Persuasive Technology, Design Thinking, and Theme-Centered Interaction (Ruth Cohn). His team explores technologies like business analytics and information visualization, methods including design science research, and collaborative frameworks for meaningful decision-making. Recent Publications highlight gamification in information security education (HICCS 2023), educational game design (AMCIS 2025), and long-term contributions to ERP systems and SAP integration. Articles emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches to data overload and adaptive management support. Scientific Recognition: Nominated for Gesellschaft für Informatik Dissertation Prize (2000) Best Paper Award at International Conference Wirtschaftsinformatik (2001) Multiple "Best Teacher" and "Lecturer of the Year" awards (2009-2020) Academic Leadership: Former Managing Director of Bavarian Business Informatics Research Network (FORWIN), Deputy Director of Finance & Information Management Competence Center (FIM), and Head of Business Intelligence Department at Fraunhofer Project Group. Supervises PhD students and research assistants like Ramona Reinelt and Raphaela Stöckl. Teaching Philosophy: Advocates active learning through inverted classroom models and blended learning approaches. Requires prior research module completion for thesis supervision. Emphasizes methodological rigor and practical relevance in exams and research projects.

Hans-Arno JacobsenView profile

Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Data Management
• Data Science
• +10 more

Hans-Arno Jacobsen is a Professor holding the Jeffrey Skoll Chair in Computer Networks and Innovation at the University of Toronto , affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering . Full-time faculty member since 2001 Fellow of the IEEE Chair of the Computer Group Jacobsen leads the Middleware Systems Research Group (MSRG) , focusing on scalable distributed systems. His work spans: Core research: Event processing, publish/subscribe systems, service-oriented architectures Applied domains: Blockchain infrastructure, quantum machine learning, cloud computing Cross-disciplinary interests: Energy informatics, sustainable computing, quantum chemistry His publications and grants since 2019 demonstrate sustained leadership in: Quantum computing applications Reproducibility in quantum systems Blockchain optimization Microservices architecture Cyber-physical system engineering Selected scientific awards: Double Test-of-Time Award recipient from VLDB (2019) and ACM Middleware (2015) Event Processing Technical Society's Innovative Principles Award (2011) Major funding includes: NSERC Discovery Grant (2021-2026) for 'Learning Clouds' IBM/NSERC Collaborative Grant (2019-2023) for cloud microservices Ontario Research Fund (2019-2026) for CyPreSS project

Yuewei LinView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Scientific Data Analysis
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Yuewei Lin is a Senior Computational Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory and a Research Associate Professor at Stony Brook University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina, an M.E. from Chongqing University, and a B.S. from Sichuan University. Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2019) M.E., Chongqing University, China B.S., Sichuan University, China His research focuses on AI for Science, multimodal foundation models, domain adaptation/generalization, and computer vision techniques applied to large-scale scientific data analysis. He has received major funding from DOE ASCR, NNSA, SciDAC, BER, and BES. His recent publications span areas like adversarial robustness, oxygen vacancy engineering in materials, X-ray imaging, and galaxy deblending. These works integrate machine learning with materials science, computational biology, and astrophysics. Scientific Awards Brookhaven’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2024 DOE NNSA Joule Award (2022, 2020) BNL Top-10 Discoveries (2017) Outstanding Graduate Researcher, CSE Department, University of South Carolina (2016) Best 10% Paper Award, ICIP (2015) IEEE Signal Processing Society Travel Grant (2015) Lin leads the Foundation Model Group at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Computational Science Initiative. He has co-PI'd multiple LDRD projects and secured renewed DOE BES funding ($4M) for 2025–2027. His work bridges machine learning with applications in scientific data, materials, and biomedical imaging.

• Software Engineering
• Requirements Engineering
• Viewpoint-Oriented Development
• +5 more

A. Finkelstein is a prominent researcher at City, University of London with an extensive publication record spanning over three decades from 1989 to 2021. Their scholarly work demonstrates significant contributions to software engineering, particularly in requirements engineering, viewpoint-oriented development, and aspect-oriented programming. Research interests encompass both traditional software engineering domains and interdisciplinary applications. Early work focused on foundational aspects of software development including requirements specification, consistency management, and software process modeling. More recently, research has expanded into biomedical applications, systems pharmacology, and computational biology, demonstrating the versatility and applicability of software engineering principles across domains. Analysis of publication trends reveals a progression from theoretical software engineering foundations to practical applications in diverse fields. The most recent publications show increasing interdisciplinary work, particularly at the intersection of software engineering and biological/medical domains, including agent-based modeling for pandemic response and systems pharmacology approaches. While specific advising information isn't detailed in the publication record, the extensive collaborative work suggests significant mentorship and team leadership throughout their career. The publication pattern indicates sustained research productivity with consistent contributions to major conferences and journals in the field. Research appears to be organized around multiple collaborative projects, particularly evident in the later publications which frequently involve interdisciplinary teams spanning computer science, biology, and medicine. The work on OpenABM-Covid19 demonstrates application of computational modeling techniques to urgent public health challenges.

Patricia AdamView profile

Professor

• Agile Management Systems
• Intercultural Management
• Risk Management
• +3 more

Prof. Dr. Patricia Adam is a Professor of International Management at Hannover University of Applied Sciences, where she has been teaching and researching since 2004. She is affiliated with the Department of Business Administration within the Faculty of Business and Economics. Her academic work extends beyond teaching through active participation in university governance as a member of the Study Commission, Faculty Council, and IBS Selection Committee. Her research and teaching focus on agile transformation, intercultural management, risk management, strategic international management, innovation management, and value-oriented management. She has developed expertise in integrating agile processes with established management systems like ISO 9001. Prof. Adam's publication portfolio shows a clear trend toward practical applications of management theory, particularly in agile methodologies, risk and opportunity integration, and international business contexts. Her recent works demonstrate increasing specialization in antifragility concepts within complex business environments. Professional Speaker GSA certification from Steinbeis University Berlin Active member of ISO TC 176 (focusing on ISO 9000/9001 standards) Member of ISO TC 262 (focusing on ISO 31000 risk management standards) Active participant in DIN mirror committees related to international standards As an experienced auditor and assessor worldwide through DQS GmbH and the EFQM Model, Prof. Adam brings practical industry experience to her academic work. She serves as Managing Director of Management Beratung Adam (MBA) GmbH, where she applies her research to real-world organizational challenges. Her extensive background in the financial sector, including 10 years at Dresdner Bank AG and involvement in a major Allianz AG merger, informs her approach to management education and consulting. Prof. Adam leads the publication series 'Management' since 2018, which provides freely accessible research on modern management approaches under Creative Commons licensing. Her work bridges academic research and practical application through her speaking engagements, consulting practice, and academic leadership.