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• Veterinary Public Health
• Aquatic Veterinary Studies
• Gut Microbiome
• +6 more

Associate Professor Leo Foyle is a veterinarian and academic at James Cook University, specializing in Veterinary Public Health and Aquatic Veterinary Studies. He is registered with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, with prior affiliations including University College Dublin and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (UK). Research interests include the gut microbiome of farmed barramundi under environmental stressors fish surgery techniques for veterinary education biosecurity in aquaculture zoonotic diseases and One Health perspectives food safety and sustainable livestock systems His work combines histology, next-generation sequencing, and practical surgical training. Teaching encompasses core Veterinary Public Health units across all undergraduate years and a Master's subject in the same field. He pioneered recoverable fish surgery in Australia and contributed to the Abattoir Learning Resource, earning awards like the JCU Teaching Citation and AVA VERA award. Scientific awards include Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching Learning (2014) Excellence in Teaching Award (2016) Membership in Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (2018) Leadership roles span Academic Head of Animal Health and Production, Equity Contact Officer, and National Sub-Committee on Aquatic Animal Health member. His publications focus on aquatic microbiome, antimicrobial resistance, and disease diagnostics.

Cecília Salgado Guimarães da SilvaView profile

Associate Professor

• Arithmetic Geometry
• Algebraic Geometry
• Number Theory
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Cecília Salgado Guimarães da Silva is an Associate Professor at the Bernoulli Institute's Department of Algebra within the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on arithmetic algebraic geometry, particularly rational points on algebraic varieties, elliptic fibrations, and applications to coding theory. She holds editorial roles for Indagationes Math and serves as an Academic Ambassador for Latin America within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Notable awards include the Simons Fellowship (ICTP), Humboldt Fellowship, and L'Oréal Women in Science recognition. Her work spans collaborations in number theory and algebraic geometry, with recent grants supporting research on elliptic surfaces and K3 surfaces. Her academic career includes fellowships such as the Serrapilheira grant (2018) and has led to over 20 peer-reviewed publications. Current research emphasizes rank jumps in elliptic surfaces and the Hilbert property, with contributions to understanding Brauer elements on del Pezzo surfaces. She actively participates in conferences and organizes research directions in number theory through collaborative initiatives like Women in Numbers Europe ((WIN-E) programs).

• Combinatorial Optimization
• Robust Optimization
• Polynomial Optimization
• +3 more

Prof. Dr. Adam Andrzej Kurpisz is a Tenure Track Professor at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) and a senior researcher at the Institute for Operations Research (IFOR) at ETH Zürich. He leads the Ambizione Junior Research Group under Prof. Rico Zenklusen. His research bridges combinatorial optimization, robust optimization, and semi-algebraic proof systems, with applications in polynomial optimization and approximation algorithms. Education: PhD from Wrocław University of Science and Technology (supervised by Prof. Paweł Zieliński), postdoctoral work at IDSIA and Max-Planck-Institut. Grants: Secured over CHF 600,000 via Swiss National Science Foundation and other grants, including the AMBIZIONE project on linear/semidefinite relaxations. Research Interests: Focuses on semi-algebraic proof systems, approximation algorithms, robust optimization, and polynomial optimization. Applies techniques from algebraic geometry, Fourier analysis, and linear algebra to analyze optimization hierarchies. Teaching: Lectures on convex optimization, polynomial optimization, and discrete mathematics at ETH Zürich and BFH. Supervised courses in algorithms, programming, and mathematical analysis. Industry Collaboration: Co-founder of startups Silencions and Deeptale, advancing their ventures to global finals of MassChallenge Switzerland with over €5M in EU grants secured.

Frank Di BellaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Waste Heat Recovery
• Hydrogen Fuel Economy
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Frank Di Bella is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering. His professional work spans 25 years in the industry, including his current role as Program Manager at Concepts NREC in Woburn, MA, where he develops hydrogen compressors for the Hydrogen Fuel Economy and researches ocean wave energy recovery systems using oscillating water column technologies. He previously served as Director of the School of Engineering Technology at Northeastern University, leveraging his expertise in practical engineering applications of renewable and recoverable energy systems. Education M.Eng, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BSME, Northeastern University Registered Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (Massachusetts) His research focuses on innovative energy systems, including Organic Rankine Cycle Systems for waste heat recovery and wave energy conversion technologies. He has also contributed to engineering education by writing instructional primers on Design Process Methodology and spreadsheet-based problem-solving techniques in physical sciences.

• Combinatorial Optimization
• Operations Research
• Algorithms
• +5 more

Adam Kurpisz is a Tenure Track Professor at Bern Business School (BFH) and a senior researcher at the Institute for Operations Research (IFOR) at ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD from Wrocław University of Science and Technology and has held postdoctoral and visiting researcher positions at IDSIA and the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik. His research bridges theoretical computer science and applied optimization, focusing on combinatorial optimization, semi-algebraic proof systems, and robust optimization. He has secured over CHF 600,000 in grants, including leadership in the Ambizione Junior Research Group. His teaching spans convex optimization, polynomial optimization, and discrete mathematics at ETH Zürich and BFH. He co-founded startups Silencions and Deeptale, advancing to international competitions and securing EU grants. Research interests include leveraging algebraic geometry and Fourier analysis to develop algorithms for optimization problems. He has published extensively on sum-of-squares hierarchies, approximation algorithms, and scheduling under uncertainty. His work has been presented at venues like ISSAC, ICALP, and SIAM Conferences.

Deniz Berfin KarakocView profile

Assistant Professor

• Resilience Engineering
• Agri-food Systems
• Critical Infrastructure Networks
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Deniz Berfin Karakoc is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) at Arizona State University (ASU) since Fall 2024. She holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems, and an M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Her research integrates network science , data analytics , and geographic information systems to enhance resilience in agri-food systems and critical infrastructures. Key areas include optimizing food supply chains, analyzing structural chokepoints in transportation networks, and balancing economic efficiency with sustainability. She has developed frameworks for national grain import strategies using portfolio theory and mapped U.S. food flows across counties using machine learning. Publications in Nature Food , Environmental Research: Food Systems , and Socio-Economic Planning Sciences . Recipient of the 2023–2024 Dissertation Completion Fellowship and 2019 Best Thesis Award. Invited to MIT's Civil and Environmental Engineering Rising Stars Program (2023). Teaching includes courses on Supply Chain Modeling and Introduction to Industrial Engineering . She advises graduate students on projects related to food security and infrastructure resilience. Her work contributes to policy development for climate-resilient food systems and equitable resource allocation during crises.

• Coding Theory
• Distributed Storage Systems
• Matroid Theory
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Thomas Westerbäck is a Senior Lecturer at Mälardalen University, affiliated with the School of Education, Culture and Communication and the Division of Mathematics and Physics. His research focuses on coding theory, distributed storage systems, matroid theory, combinatorics, information theory, and algebraic coding. He has contributed to advancements in locally repairable codes, matroid structures in storage systems, and applications of combinatorial methods in coding. His publications highlight theoretical bounds, code constructions, and practical implementations in storage efficiency and error resilience. Key research themes include matroid minors in coding, alphabet-dependent code bounds, and polymatroidal frameworks for heterogeneous storage systems. His work bridges abstract mathematical concepts (e.g., Möbius inversion in lattices) with applied coding challenges in distributed environments. Publications span topics from binary matroid flats to exact regenerating codes, demonstrating a blend of theoretical depth and practical storage solutions. His research emphasizes resilience against data erasures and optimizing storage efficiency through combinatorial and algebraic innovations.

Panagiota FatourouView profile

Professor

• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Concurrent Data Structures
• Transactional Memory
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Dr. Panagiota Fatourou is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Crete and a senior researcher at the Institute of Computer Science (ICS), Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH). She holds a dual affiliation, contributing significantly to both institutions. She has previously served as faculty at the University of Ioannina and held postdoctoral positions at the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik and the University of Toronto. She has also been a visiting professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Her research spans the theoretical and practical foundations of parallel and distributed computing. She is a leading expert in concurrent data structures, transactional memory, and the use of persistent memory in system design. Her work integrates theoretical rigor with practical implementation, often publishing in top-tier venues like PPoPP, PODC, SPAA, and PVLDB. Recent publications highlight her focus on efficient garbage collection for multiversioning, persistent data structures, and distributed data series similarity search, reflecting a trend towards high-performance, fault-tolerant systems for modern hardware. Best Paper Award, PPoPP 2022 Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship FSMP Distinguished Professor Fellowship ACM Distinguished Speaker Featured ACM Member Dr. Fatourou has a strong record of leadership and mentorship. She has advised numerous MSc and PhD students and is actively recruiting for her PERSIST project, funded by HFRI. She has led major research initiatives, including the EU-funded TransForm network and the GreenVM project. Her leadership extends to the broader community, where she has served as Past Chair of the ACM Europe Council, Chair of the Greek ACM-W Chapter, and on the steering committees of PODC and OPODIS. She has also co-organized key events on gender equality in computing, such as the Summits on Gender Equality in Computing (GEC) and the WISTEM Summer School. She is deeply involved in the academic service, frequently serving on program committees for premier conferences such as SPAA, NETYS, and SRDS. Her laboratory and research team at FORTH ICS and the University of Crete focus on building the theoretical underpinnings and practical implementations of next-generation concurrent and distributed systems.

• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology
• Microfluidics
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Esra İLHAN AYIŞIĞI is a Lecturer in the Department of Genetics and Bioengineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, where she has served since 2024 after working as a Research Assistant from 2021-2024. She previously held research positions at Ege University from 2014-2021. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Bioengineering from Ege University (2015-2021) Master's Degree in Bioengineering from Ege University (2012-2015) Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering from Ege University (2007-2012) Dr. İLHAN AYIŞIĞI's research spans biotechnology, nanotechnology, and microfluidics , with particular emphasis on drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and cancer therapeutics. Her work bridges engineering principles with biological applications, developing innovative solutions for medical challenges through microfluidic platforms and nanomaterial design. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on nanoparticle-based drug delivery and 3D bioprinting for tissue regeneration , with increasing emphasis on targeted cancer therapies and biomimetic scaffolds. Her research trajectory demonstrates progression from fundamental nanomaterial synthesis to increasingly complex translational applications in bone regeneration, cartilage repair, and cancer treatment. Her scientific recognition includes: Biodesign for Aesthetics - Best Poster Award (2015, Ege University) Dr. İLHAN AYIŞIĞI actively leads and participates in numerous research projects, including as principal investigator for "Synthesis of Carvacrol-Loaded Nanoformulations on Microfluidic Platform" and "Elisitor Effects on β-carotene Production in Daucus carota L. Suspension Cultures." She maintains extensive collaborations with researchers across Turkey and internationally, particularly in nanomedicine and tissue engineering fields. Her laboratory work centers on microfluidic platforms for nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, combining expertise in biomaterials science, microfluidics, and molecular biology to develop innovative therapeutic solutions with clinical translation potential.

• Microelectronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Power Electronics
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Danijel M. Dankovic is a Full Professor at the Department of Microelectronics within the Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Nis. He holds positions as Head of Department, Assistant Editor of Microelectronics Reliability , and President of the scientific conference IEEESTEC. His academic journey includes a PhD (2009) and master’s degree (2006) in Microelectronics and Nanotechnology from the same faculty, alongside a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications (2001). His research focuses on semiconductor reliability, particularly Negative Bias Temperature Instability (NBTI) in power devices, IoT applications, and nanotechnology. He has authored 35+ impact-factor papers and leads 4 national and 1 international research projects. His work bridges theoretical semiconductor physics with practical applications in power electronics and smart systems. Publications highlight NBTI mechanisms in VDMOSFETs, IoT-enabled smart systems, and device reliability under irradiation. His educational contributions include innovative PCB design curricula and measurement methodologies for power transistors. Awardees of his mentorship are not explicitly listed, but he supervises a dynamic research team. His lab’s activities align with the University of Nis’ broader research in microelectronics and control systems.

• Photovoltaics
• Perovskite Solar Cells
• Optoelectronics
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Dr Jueming Bing is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Physics, University of Sydney, and a member of both The Net Zero Institute and The University of Sydney Nano Institute. His work focuses on advancing perovskite solar cell technology for commercial applications, particularly addressing stability challenges in real-world environments. His educational background includes: PhD in Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering from University of New South Wales (2020) Bachelor of Engineering in Renewable Energy Systems (First Class Honours) from The Australian National University (2016) Dr Bing's research centers on perovskite solar cell stability, encapsulation strategies, and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications. He investigates material degradation mechanisms under environmental stressors while developing engineering solutions for commercialization. His work spans optoelectronics, thin-film device fabrication, and radiation-hardened solar cells for space applications, with emphasis on scalability and durability. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: 1) Novel passivation techniques (bulk/surface) to suppress recombination losses, 2) Encapsulation strategies for BIPV and space photovoltaics, and 3) Tandem configurations (perovskite-silicon/perovskite-perovskite) for efficiency breakthroughs. His work frequently addresses stability under proton irradiation, humidity, and thermal cycling. Dr Bing collaborates on significant research initiatives including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project (2025) titled 'Perovskite transistor memories for neuromorphic intelligent applications', demonstrating cross-disciplinary innovation beyond traditional photovoltaics. His publications appear consistently in top-tier journals including Matter , Advanced Energy Materials , and ACS Energy Letters . As an active contributor to The Net Zero Institute and Sydney Nano Institute, he participates in interdisciplinary efforts targeting sustainable energy solutions through nanotechnology and materials innovation, with laboratory work conducted at the Sydney Nanoscience Hub.

Neil RickmanView profile

Professor

• Law and Economics
• Health Economics
• Regulation Theory
• +3 more

Neil Rickman is Professor of Economics at the University of Surrey, where he has served since 1995 and as Head of Department from 2004-2009. He currently serves on the Economics and Econometrics REF 2020 sub-panel and as Associate Editor of the International Review of Law and Economics. Previously, he was Visiting Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam (2011-2015) and held executive roles with the Royal Economic Society (2007-2018). His educational background includes: BA (Hons) Economics, University of Durham (1988) PhD Economics, McGill University (1995) Professor Rickman's research centers on Law and Economics with dual specializations in Health Economics and Regulation Theory . He applies bargaining theory and principal-agent frameworks to analyze medical negligence systems, legal aid reform, and energy market structures. His work demonstrates how economic incentives shape litigation behavior, patient safety outcomes, and regulatory effectiveness in complex institutional environments. Notable contributions include establishing fixed recoverable costs regimes in English personal injury litigation. His publication record reveals consistent thematic evolution from foundational work in spectrum regulation toward contemporary applications in pandemic economics and labor contract design. The research trajectory shows increasing integration of health policy with legal economics, particularly in NHS contract analysis and medical error prevention. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Economic Society (2025) Professor Rickman has provided influential policy advice to multiple UK government bodies: Legal Sector: Department of Constitutional Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Legal Services Commission, Law Society, Civil Justice Council Health Sector: Department of Health on medical negligence systems Regulatory Agencies: Ofcom on spectrum regulation His Civil Justice Council work (2003) established England and Wales' fixed recoverable costs regime for personal injury litigation. He also served on the Clementi Review advisory panel (2004) and Court Fees sub-committee (2000-2002). He maintains active policy engagement through REF 2020 participation and continues to advise on legal-health system intersections, particularly regarding MRSA infection control and clinical negligence funding mechanisms.

• Web Archiving
• Digital Preservation
• Information Quality
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Brenda Reyes Ayala is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on web archiving, digital preservation, and information quality, with a particular emphasis on technical and human dimensions of preserving digital heritage. Her work addresses challenges such as archivability metrics, content drift detection, and visual correspondence analysis in web archives. She also explores socio-technical aspects like internet access barriers (e.g., in Cuba) and user misconceptions about web archives. Key themes in her publications include automated quality assurance processes, metadata management, and the application of machine learning to evaluate archival and translation quality. Her research bridges technical innovations with human-centered perspectives to ensure web archives remain accessible and meaningful for scholars and communities. Her contributions include advancing methodologies for detecting quality issues in archived websites through visual and textual analysis, as well as assessing the loss of regional digital heritage in Western Canada.

Matteo BoniniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Algebraic Geometry
• Coding Theory
• Finite Fields
• +8 more

Matteo Bonini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Aalborg University, under the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He is also associated with the AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiative, indicating interdisciplinary engagement in real-world applications of mathematics. His research lies at the intersection of algebraic geometry, finite fields, and coding theory. PhD in Mathematics – Specific institution and year not mentioned in text Possibly postdoctoral experience inferred from publication history and project role His research interests center on algebraic geometry , coding theory , and combinatorics , particularly focusing on AG codes, covering codes, rational points on algebraic varieties, irreducibility of polynomials, and weight distributions in linear codes. His work often applies algebraic methods to solve problems in information theory and error correction. The fingerprint analysis from his profile highlights recurring themes such as Polynomial Mathematics, Weight Distribution, Rational Points, Linear Codes, and Algebraic Geometry. The recent publications show a consistent trend in exploring structural properties of codes—especially covering codes in sum-rank metrics, minimal codewords, and connections between algebraic curves and code design. His studies frequently involve deep algebraic techniques over finite fields, with applications in cryptography and data transmission. He collaborates internationally, as evidenced by co-authorships across European institutions. Currently, there are no scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Matteo Bonini serves as a Principal Investigator in the ongoing project Blue Math: Blue Mathematics at AAU , which aims to apply advanced mathematical methods to marine and maritime challenges. While no formal students are listed, his role as a PI and active researcher suggests mentorship responsibilities. No specific grants are detailed beyond this project. He is affiliated with the Mathematics group within the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Aalborg University, contributing to both theoretical and applied research, particularly through the AAU BLUE initiative that connects mathematical modeling with engineering and real-life systems.

Xue LiuView profile

Professor

• Intelligent Computing and Communications Systems
• Sustainable Computing
• AI and Machine Learning Applications
• +3 more

Xue Liu is a Professor and William Dawson Scholar at McGill University's School of Computer Science, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (courtesy appointment) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds positions as Vice President R&D and Chief Scientist at Samsung AI Center Montreal, and serves as Chair (2021-2023) of ACM SIGBED. His research focuses on intelligent computing, cyber-physical systems, sustainable computing, AI/ML applications, IoT, and blockchain technologies. Dr. Liu has received multiple Best Paper Awards from conferences such as IEEE GLOBECOM, IEEE HPCC, and IEEE/ACM IWQoS. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE) and IEEE (FIEEE). His work bridges academia and industry, with entrepreneurial ventures including advisory roles at Infinity Stones Inc., TandemLaunch, and Aerial Technologies. He co-edits the Journal of Blockchain Research and serves on editorial boards of major journals like ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems and IEEE Transactions on Networking. Key research contributions include innovations in blockchain infrastructure, smart grid optimization, and AI-driven systems. His labs, including the Cyber-Physical Intelligence Lab and MILA affiliation, advance interdisciplinary research in machine learning, robotics, and networked systems. Dr. Liu mentors startups and advises initiatives like Learnable Inc., integrating AI into education and healthcare. Education Affiliations: McGill University School of Computer Science (prestige rankings include top 25 globally per QS 2023) Awards: Multiple Best Paper Awards, FCAE & FIEEE Fellowships Labs: Cyber-Physical Intelligence Lab, MILA, CIM, SYTACom Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including books on cloud computing, smart grids, and cyber-physical systems