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• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Mental Health
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Erin Barnes is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at the University of Iowa’s College of Education. She holds a PhD from the University of Iowa and is credentialed as both a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Her career spans over 10 years in higher education teaching and clinical practice, with expertise in rehabilitation counseling, mental health advocacy, and homeless individuals’ well-being. Barnes focuses on experiential learning methods to enhance student skills in clinical mental health and rehabilitation contexts. Education: Barnes earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa, with specializations in counselor education and rehabilitation. Research Interests: Her work addresses diversity in counseling professions, psychopathology assessment, educational equity for marginalized groups, and culturally sensitive rehabilitation practices. She emphasizes the intersection of mental health, disability, and socioeconomic factors in her scholarship. Awards: Barnes has received notable recognition, including the 2023 Collegiate Teaching Award and the Rehabilitation Counseling Alumnus of the Year Award (2017). Her leadership development includes participation in the HERS Leadership Institute and the National Research Mentor Network (NRMN). Grants & Advising: Barnes directs grants focused on telemental health, community-engaged practice, and opioid epidemic response. She collaborates on projects like the Center for Community-Engaged Practice and Research for Counselor Educators and the Opioid Workforce Expansion Program. Her mentorship emphasizes inclusive pedagogy and supporting high-achieving, low-income students. Labs/Teams: She leads initiatives through the University of Iowa’s Center for Community-Engaged Practice and Research, fostering partnerships between academic programs and community agencies to address mental health and disability challenges.

Nidhi RastogiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• +7 more

Nidhi Rastogi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Software Engineering within the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She leads the AI4Sec Research Lab, which focuses on data-driven AI solutions for cybersecurity, emphasizing interpretability and practical applications. Her research interests span Cyber Threat Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Graph Analytics, and Healthcare Analytics. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2018), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S. in Computer Science (2008), University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Information Technology (2003), University of Delhi Research Interests: Transdisciplinary work in cybersecurity, AI, heterogeneous networks, and graph analytics. She develops systems for threat intelligence, explainable AI, and security monitoring. Notable projects include the CyNER library for cybersecurity NER, TINKER framework for open-source CTI, and personal health knowledge graphs. Awards & Mentoring: Students advised include Le Nguyen (1st place at UPSTAT23), Tanvirul Alam (IEEE SP Travel Grant), and Dipkamal Bhusal. Recent recognitions include program committee roles for ACM CCS'24 and ACSAC'24. Labs & Collaborations: The AI4Sec Lab collaborates with federal agencies, national labs, and enterprises. Current projects address autonomous vehicle security, healthcare analytics, and systemic cyberattack detection using graph-based methods.

Gurjot SinghView profile

Research Fellow

• Cybersecurity
• Aviation Network Security
• Secure Communications
• +3 more

Gurjot Singh is a Research Fellow at the Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA) at Linköping University, Sweden. His research focuses on cybersecurity in aviation systems, next-generation communication networks, and industrial IoT security. He collaborates with prominent researchers like Andrei Gurtov and Suleman Khan, contributing to projects such as SEC-AIRSPACE and Post Quantum Secure Handover Mechanisms. His work spans vulnerability assessments, secure protocol design, and post-quantum cryptography applications. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his research aligns with advanced cybersecurity and network engineering domains. Key research interests include aviation cyber risk assessment, secure data link communications, and privacy-preserving authentication mechanisms for IoT and industrial environments. Publications emphasize cybersecurity challenges in aviation, industrial networks, and IoT, with recent work addressing quantum-resistant protocols and drone remote identification security. Collaborations include contributions to conferences like NordSec and AIAA DATC. He is affiliated with the cybersecurity lab at LiU, supporting educational programs like Digital4Business, which integrates AI and cybersecurity expertise. His role in the Database and Information Techniques (ADIT) division highlights involvement in interdisciplinary research groups.

Stephanie B. WheelerView profile

Professor

• Cancer
• Health disparities/health equity
• Social epidemiology
• +5 more

Dr. Stephanie B. Wheeler is the Michael S. O’Malley Distinguished Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She serves as Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Research Fellow at the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Her research focuses on cancer care delivery, health disparities, and systems science, with expertise in economic evaluation, simulation modeling, and large dataset analysis. Education: BA (Honors) in Theatre, College of Charleston, 2003 BS (Honors) in Biology, College of Charleston, 2003 MPH in Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, 2007 PhD in Health Policy and Management, UNC-CH, 2010 Research Interests: Dr. Wheeler’s work addresses healthcare access, quality, value, and equity, particularly in cancer care. She uses methods like comparative effectiveness research, systems modeling, and 'big data' analytics to study cancer screening implementation, financial toxicity, and health policy interventions. Her projects are funded by NCI, the American Cancer Society, and CDC. Key Leadership Roles: Director of the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, UNC Lineberger PI of the CDC-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network Coordinating Center Co-Director of the NCI-funded T32 Cancer Care Quality Training Program Associate Editor, Journal of Clinical Oncology Awards: 2017 Hettleman Prize for Scholarly and Artistic Achievement 2017 ASPPH Early Career Award Grants & Projects: Leads/co-leads studies on colorectal cancer screening, financial navigation interventions, HPV vaccine communication, and cancer care quality surveillance. Her work emphasizes reducing disparities in rural and urban settings through evidence-based strategies. Labs & Teams: Active in the Gillings Innovation Labs and part of the Lineberger Equity Council, focusing on community-engaged research and policy translation.

Andreas MalikopoulosView profile

Professor

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Transportation Systems
• Control Theory
• +4 more

Andreas Malikopoulos is a Professor at Cornell University's School of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Director of the Information and Decision Science Lab (IDS Lab). Previously, he held roles as the Terri Connor Kelly and John Kelly Career Development Professor at the University of Delaware (UD) and founding Director of UD's Sociotechnical Systems Center. He also served as the Alvin M. Weinberg Fellow at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Deputy Director of ORNL's Urban Dynamics Institute, and Senior Researcher at General Motors R&D. His research focuses on cyber-physical systems (CPS), stochastic control, and learning-driven approaches for optimizing energy efficiency and sustainable mobility in smart cities and transportation systems. Education: PhD (Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008), M.S. (Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2004), Diploma (National Technical University of Athens, 2000). Research Interests: Analysis and control of CPS, stochastic scheduling, game theory, and mechanism design applied to emerging mobility systems (e.g., autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles). He emphasizes integrating learning and control for socially optimal solutions in transportation networks. Awards: IEEE ITS Young Researcher Award (2019), UD’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Award (2020), Alvin M. Weinberg Fellowship (2010), and recognition as a NAS Kavli Frontiers of Science Scholar (2012). He is an IEEE Senior Member, ASME Fellow, and serves on editorial boards of leading journals. Teaching: Focuses on optimal decision-making, control theory, and emerging mobility systems. Courses include stochastic optimal control and game theory at Cornell. Labs: Leads the IDS Lab, which develops scalable frameworks for CPS and smart city applications. Current projects include coordinated routing for mixed-traffic systems and AI-driven recommendations for autonomous vehicles.

Zohreh ShamsView profile

Researcher

• ML Interpretability
• Explainable AI
• Knowledge Discovery
• +5 more

Zohreh Shams is a Visiting Fellow at the Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, and Chief Scientific Officer at Leap Labs. Previously, she served as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and held roles at Babylon Health as a Senior ML Scientist. Her research focuses on ML interpretability, explainable AI, knowledge discovery, and automated reasoning with applications in healthcare and safety-critical systems. Dr. Shams completed her PhD in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bath, specializing in explanatory decision-making in multi-agent systems using Argumentation Theory. Her work bridges cognitive science and AI, collaborating with institutions like the University of Brighton on projects such as Accessible Reasoning with Diagrams , which explores explainable ontology reasoning systems. Her research interests include generative modeling, concept-based representations, and the integration of domain knowledge into AI systems. Notable contributions include developing frameworks like CGXplain for neural network explanations and REM for healthcare data analysis. Her publications span venues such as ECCV, AAAI, and TMLR. Shams has contributed to interdisciplinary projects, including the Integrated Cancer Medicine initiative, and maintains affiliations with Wolfson College as a former Junior Research Fellow. Her work emphasizes ethical AI practices, clinician collaboration, and the societal impact of explainable AI systems.

• Graph Analytics
• Graph Mining
• Graph Algorithms
• +3 more

Dr. Lijun Chang is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney. He holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2019–2022) and an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2015–2017). Previously, he was at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on graph analytics, mining, algorithms, and network science. He teaches courses like INFO5011 (Competitive Programming), COMP5313 (Large Scale Networks), and COMP9120 (Database Management Systems), and coaches the USYD Programming Competition Teams. Education: B.Eng. in Computer Science & Technology from Renmin University of China; PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Research highlights include scalable graph processing systems (e.g., ScaleG), densest subgraph detection, and graph similarity search. He leads projects funded by ARC grants such as 'Advanced Search of Cohesive Subgraphs in Big Graphs' (2018) and 'Directionality-Aware Cohesive Subgraph Search' (2022). His work emphasizes efficient algorithms for large-scale networks and graph databases. Awards : ARC Future Fellow, ARC DECRA Fellow Students : Yu KONG, Rashmika MATHTHAKA GAMAGE, Mouyi XU Labs/Teams : Focuses on graph algorithms and systems research, contributing to open-source tools and large-scale network analysis.

Kevin BaumView profile

Researcher

• Explainable AI
• AI Ethics
• AI Fairness
• +4 more

Kevin Baum is a computer scientist currently serving as the deputy head of the Neuro-Mechanistic Modelling (NMM) department at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) since January 2023, and head of the Centre for European Research in Trusted AI (CERTAIN) at DFKI since December 2023. Based at the Saarland Informatics Campus in Saarbrücken, Germany, he completed his doctorate in philosophy in March 2024, combining technical expertise with philosophical depth. His work bridges computer science with ethics, focusing on making AI systems transparent and accountable to human users. Dr. Baum's research program centers on interdisciplinary questions concerning the explainability and transparency of AI systems. His work spans multiple significant projects including the Explainable Intelligent System (EIS) initiative and project E7 of the Transregional Collaborative Research Centre 248 "Foundations of Perspicuous Software Systems" (CPEC). He has developed frameworks for understanding stakeholder perspectives on explainable AI and investigated how different information types about automated systems affect user perceptions of fairness and justice. His approach consistently combines theoretical foundations with practical implementations across diverse contexts. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations in machine ethics toward practical implementations of explainability requirements in real-world contexts. His work demonstrates increasing focus on human oversight effectiveness, fairness monitoring, and ethical considerations across various AI applications. He has made significant contributions to both academic discourse and practical AI development guidelines, with publications spanning computer science, philosophy, psychology, and human-computer interaction venues. Award for Ethics for Nerds lecture series As a research leader, Dr. Baum contributes to shaping AI development practices through his departmental leadership and interdisciplinary collaborations. His current work with CERTAIN focuses on establishing European research standards for trusted AI development and deployment, emphasizing the practical implementation of ethical requirements in AI systems. He maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting his commitment to bridging technical and philosophical considerations in AI development. At DFKI, he leads research that combines neuroscientific insights with AI development to create more interpretable systems. The NMM department focuses on both theoretical research on explainable AI foundations and practical applications in various domains, with particular attention to how different stakeholders understand and require explanations from AI systems.

Clara ChengView profile

Professor

• Social Cognition
• Stereotyping and Prejudice
• Implicit Bias
• +3 more

Dr. Clara Cheng serves as the Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Professional Development, Director of the Undergraduate Psychology Program, and Professor of Psychology at Carlow University. Her roles include overseeing faculty development, directing the Psychology program, and teaching statistics and social psychology in flipped and online formats. She advises the Carlow chapter of Psi Chi, which she co-founded in 2013, and is a certified therapy team member with her mini labradoodle, Mochi. Dr. Cheng holds an Hon BSc in Psychology (2000) from the University of Toronto and MA (2002) and PhD (2006) in Social Psychology from The Ohio State University. She also earned certificates in American Sign Language and Online Teaching with a focus on accessibility. Her research focuses on social cognition, stereotyping, implicit bias, and culturally informed teaching methods. She contributed to the APA’s college teaching guide and frequently addresses racism and implicit bias in campus workshops. Her awards include the Sisters of Mercy Award for Advising (2020), Center for Digital Learning Fellowship (2017), and multiple teaching honors from Ohio State. Dr. Cheng’s scholarship spans over two decades, with notable contributions to implicit bias measurement, Buddhist coping mechanisms, and cross-cultural identity formation. She actively serves as Vice President for Resources for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, promoting pedagogical innovation and inclusivity. Her advising and grants include fostering student honor societies and accessibility initiatives. Her 'therapy team' with Mochi underscores her commitment to mental health. Collaborative work with international researchers highlights her global impact in social and cultural psychology.

• Public Finance
• Local Government
• Fiscal Federalism
• +3 more

Prof. René Geißler is a Professor of Public Administration at the Technical University of Wildau (TH Wildau). He holds a PhD in public law and local government from the University of Potsdam, where his doctoral thesis focused on municipal budget consolidation. Previously, he worked at the Bertelsmann Foundation for eight years, leading national and international fiscal policy research projects. His academic career includes roles as a research associate at the Hertie School in Berlin (2006-2012). Research interests center on municipal finance monitoring, federal fiscal relations, property tax reform, and addressing skilled labor shortages in public administrations. Key works include analyses of Germany's fiscal equalization mechanisms and case studies on infrastructure investment programs for childcare facilities. He frequently publishes in journals like Zeitschrift für Kommunalfinanzen and Verwaltung und Management . Recent media engagements include commentary on municipal fiscal crises for RBB Brandenburg, Der Tagesspiegel, and Die Welt. His applied research often informs policy debates through Bertelsmann Stiftung studies on topics like municipal debt management and workforce planning. Collaborative projects include co-editing Local Public Finance: An International Comparative Regulatory Perspective (Springer, 2021). Teaching focuses on public finance fundamentals, municipal budgeting systems, and cameralistic accounting practices. Active in academic networks, he contributes to EGPA conference panels on decentralized governance and financial supervision. Current research emphasizes sustainable fiscal strategies for municipalities facing demographic and economic challenges.

• Internet Engineering
• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• +7 more

Althaff Irfan Cader Mohideen is a Lecturer at the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on Internet engineering, computer security, and applied cryptography, with expertise in security protocols, authentication mechanisms, and trust management. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the NEAT Horizon2020 initiative and the SMILE project funded by Thales Alenia Space. His work includes developing network access methodologies for rural broadband, optimizing web performance via satellite, and exploring IoT security challenges. Mohideen holds a PhD in authentication mechanisms for e-assessments and collaborated on the award-winning 'Intelligent Keyboard' project. He currently serves as an External Examiner at Staffordshire University and advocates for multidisciplinary collaboration. Research Areas: IoT Security, Network Protocols, Authentication Mechanisms, Trust Management Key Projects: NEAT (Web Performance), SMILE (Streaming Optimization), Rural WiFi Deployment His research emphasizes practical solutions grounded in formal analysis, balancing theoretical rigor and real-world applicability. He actively seeks collaborations across academia and industry, particularly in securing constrained IoT devices and improving trust-based access control systems. Awards: Queen’s Award (2011), Recognition from Google’s 'Making the web Faster' Community Mohideen’s future work targets IoT authentication protocols, trust management in distributed systems, and scalable security solutions for constrained devices. He is committed to advancing sustainable development goals through secure, accessible digital infrastructure.

Catherine DuroseView profile

Professor

• Urban Governance
• Public Policy
• Co-production
• +7 more

Catherine Durose is an Honorary Professor of Public Policy at the University of Birmingham's Department of Public Administration and Policy, part of the College of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on urban governance, co-production, decentralization, and institutional design, with a particular emphasis on how government interacts with citizens and communities to drive policy change. She has secured over £3 million in research funding and serves as Chair of the Editorial Board for Local Government Studies. Educations: PhD, University of Manchester (2007) MA (Research) in Governance and Public Policy, University of Manchester (2004) BA (Hons) in Politics, University of Sheffield (2001) Her research interests span interdisciplinary areas including co-production theory, governance of the commons (housing, energy, data), feminist institutionalism, and participatory policymaking. She has held visiting fellowships at institutions such as the Great Cities Institute (UIC, Chicago) and Tilburg University, and consults for UK government bodies like the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Publications and Awards: Recipient of the Joni Lovenduski Prize (2020) Author of Designing Public Policy for Co-production (2016) Published in Political Studies , Urban Studies , and Nature Teaching and Mentorship: Catherine teaches on INLOGOV's MSc Public Management and Executive Apprenticeship programs. She mentors doctoral students in areas like social accountability in Colombia, blame avoidance in UK governance, and decentralization in Cameroon. Current research projects include studies on urban governance assemblages (with Tilburg and Edinburgh Universities) and feminist institutionalism in hate crime policy (collaboration with University of Birmingham's Vivien Lowndes). She actively contributes to civic initiatives like Citizens UK and co-founded Win: Win, a network for women in higher education, earning her recognition as a 'Woman of Action' in 2017.

Paulo Todescan Lessa MattosView profile

Research Fellow

• Sociology of Law
• Sociology of the Economy
• Law and Economic Development
• +3 more

Paulo Todescan Lessa Mattos is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Transnational Law Institute, part of The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s College London. He also serves as a Permanent Member of the Brazilian Centre for Analysis and Planning (CEBRAP). His academic career includes a former role as a part-time professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where he taught law and economics and led the applied research and publications department. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of São Paulo, with additional training through Fulbright-funded research at Yale Law School. His research focuses on the intersections of law, economics, and development, including regulatory frameworks, ESG standards, financial markets, and industrial policy. He has authored books and articles on regulatory reform, institutional barriers, and sustainable investment strategies. Mattos is also a venture capitalist, co-founding IG4 Capital and participating in AKHA Ventures and Capital Lab Ventures, focusing on deep technology and sustainable investments. Previously, he held leadership roles at GP Investments and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). Education: L.L.B. in Law, University of São Paulo Ph.D. in Law, University of São Paulo Research Training Program, CEBRAP (Brazil) Visiting Scholar, Yale Law School (2003) Awards/Scholarships: CAPES Scholarship (Brazilian Ministry of Education) FAPESP Scholarship (State of São Paulo) Fulbright Scholarship Research Themes: His work addresses regulatory reforms, ESG transnational regulation, financial market governance, and the role of the state in fostering innovation and economic development. He critically examines how legal frameworks interact with economic structures and public policy, particularly in emerging markets. Recent writings focus on sustainability challenges, such as biodiversity valuation and the Amazon deforestation crisis. Professional Ventures: Beyond academia, Mattos has led major institutional projects, including co-founding IG4 Capital (private equity in emerging markets) and contributing to venture capital platforms. His roles at BNDES and GP Investments highlight his expertise in infrastructure finance and development banking. He actively participates in global debates on law, economics, and public policy.

• Meta-Research
• Obesity Disparities
• Systematic Reviews
• +6 more

Dr. Kathryn Kaiser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health. She holds concurrent appointments in multiple research centers including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC). Her research focuses on meta-research methodologies, race/sex disparities in obesity, systematic reviews of nutrition interventions, and advancing FAIR data principles for scientific communication. Education: B.S. Microbiology (Texas A&M), B.S. Medical Technology (University of Texas Health Science Center), Ph.D. in Health Psychology (University of North Texas Health Science Center). Postdoctoral training in Vascular Biology/Hypertension at UAB. Extensive background in medical diagnostics instrumentation and laboratory science prior to academia. Research Interests: Systematic review methodologies, FAIR data standards, obesity disparities with a focus on neuroendocrine mechanisms, and translational research in bariatric surgery outcomes. Specializes in methodological rigor for clinical trials and evidence synthesis. Grants: NIH-funded projects on FAIR principles implementation, dairy intake research, obesity energetics, and lifespan studies. Recent grants include $2.1M for metadata education programs and $1.8M for knowledge mapping initiatives. Awards: Recognized as 2015 Top Reviewer for American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Nutrition. Active member of Cochrane Collaboration and multiple professional societies. Teaching: Graduate courses in Health Program Evaluation, Psychophysiology, and Systematic Review Design. Supervises doctoral students in health behavior research through 30+ dissertation committees since 2011. Labs/Teams: Key contributor to UAB's Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) and Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research (COERE). Collaborates with international metadata initiatives like Metadata 2020 and science dialogue mapping projects.

Karsten UrbanView profile

Professor

• Numerical Mathematics
• Scientific Computing
• Partial Differential Equations
• +9 more

Prof. Karsten Urban is a Full Professor of Numerical Mathematics at the University of Ulm, leading the Institute for Numerical Mathematics. He holds roles such as Dean of Studies in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) and Deputy Spokesman for the Research Association for Scientific Computing in Baden-Württemberg. He is an active member of prestigious societies including the Deutsche Mathematikervereinigung (DMV) and SIAM. His academic journey includes a PhD from RWTH Aachen (1995), Habilitation (2001), and a full professorship at Ulm since 2005. Research focuses on numerical methods for PDEs, reduced basis techniques, multiscale simulations in fluid mechanics, biomechanics, quantum sciences, and financial mathematics. He has pioneered wavelet-based methods and collaborated with industries on ship propulsion and energy trading models. His work integrates mathematical rigor with real-world applications, emphasizing model reduction and computational efficiency. Editorial Roles: Managing Editor of Advances in Computational Mathematics , Editor of SN Partial Differential Equations and Applications . Awards: Teaching award of Baden-Württemberg (2005), Science-Economy Cooperation Awards (2004, 2008). Administrative Roles: Member of the University Council and ASIIN expert committee. Supervises doctoral students in numerical analysis, quantum simulations, and biomechanics. Active in interdisciplinary projects, including quantum systems (IQST) and fracture healing modeling in collaboration with biomechanics experts. His contributions bridge academia and industry, driving innovation in computational methods.