Daniel Groos is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science, NTNU, specializing in the development of machine learning models for medical and sports-related motion analysis. His work focuses on applying deep learning techniques to video-based movement analysis for early detection of cerebral palsy in infants and performance analysis in elite sports. Education: PhD in Medical Technology (NTNU, 2018-2022), MSc in Computer Science with specialization in AI (NTNU, 2013-2018). Research interests include interdisciplinary collaborations with St. Olavs Hospital and Norwegian Open AI Lab. Key topics are deep learning applications in healthcare, computer vision for movement analysis, and sports biomechanics. Publications emphasize automated clinical analysis, video-based diagnostics, and human pose estimation. Notable projects include a deep learning method for cerebral palsy prediction and motion tracking systems for elite ski jumpers. Collaborations with institutions like the Centre for Elite Sports Research and Olympiatoppen highlight his work in sports performance analysis. No formal scientific awards listed but active in academic outreach with lectures at European conferences on childhood disability and movement analysis.
Efthymios Papatzikis is a Professor of Infant Brain Development at Oslo Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Education and International Studies. He leads the Advanced Health Intelligence and Brain-Inspired Technologies (ADEPT) Research Group, focusing on brain development in the first 1500 days of life using neuroimaging, behavioral analysis, and AI-driven tools. Research Focus: Multimodal neuroimaging (qEEG, ABR, aEEG), computational neuroscience, AI in NICU diagnostics, and personalized sound/music interventions. Collaborations: Harvard University, Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, UCL, and Bergen University. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Psychology, Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pediatric Neurology. His work bridges neuroscience with clinical neonatal care, emphasizing family-centered medicine and precision diagnostics. Recent projects include EU Cost Action CA22111 on real-world environments’ impact on brain development. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK Certified Specialist in Social Prescribing by the World Health Organization He contributes to journals as reviewer and editor, co-develops computational tools for NICU EEG analysis, and advises international foundations on maternal/child health and early childhood education.
Jordan Bate is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and maintains active research and clinical affiliations, including with Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health. His work integrates psychodynamic, attachment, and mentalization-based approaches across child, adolescent, and family therapy contexts. Education: PhD, The New School for Social Research (2017) MA, The New School for Social Research (2012) BA, Williams College (2006) His research focuses on the psychotherapy process, particularly how attachment and mentalization shape therapeutic outcomes. Key areas include parent involvement in child treatment, therapist facilitative interpersonal skills (FIS), mentalization-based interventions for youth and families in the child welfare system, and adolescent personality development. He leads the Attachment and Psychotherapy Process Lab and employs mixed-methods designs, including observational coding and self-report measures. His recent publications explore therapist training, teletherapy efficacy, epistemic trust, and the psychological impact of the pandemic on families. The work spans journals in clinical psychology, psychotherapy research, and child mental health, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and translational focus. Scientific Awards and Honors: President, Section II (Children and Adolescents), APA Division 39 (2021–2023) Chair, Child, Adolescent and Family Therapy Research (CAFTR) SIG, Society for Psychotherapy Research (2023–Present) Steering Committee, Psychodynamic Research Mentorship Program (PRMP), Austen Riggs Center & Yale Child Study Center (2024–Present) Committee Member, Mentorship and Progression Committee, Academics for the Advancement of Psychodynamic Psychology (A2P2) (2024–Present) Voluntary Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health (2018–Present) Bate has been instrumental in advancing training models such as Facilitative Interpersonal Skills Training (FIRST) and has contributed to major publications on deliberate practice and mentalization-based parent work. He has received no explicitly listed awards, but his leadership roles and publication record reflect significant professional recognition. He is deeply involved in mentoring students and supporting research in attachment and psychotherapy science. He is also engaged with multiple collaborative research teams, particularly around mentalization-based treatment implementation and therapist responsiveness. His lab collaborates with institutions including Lenox Hill Hospital, The New School, and international partners, supporting a broad network of clinical and academic inquiry.
Lisa M. Dorner is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Faculty Fellow at the Cambio Center. Her work centers on language policy, educational equity, and the integration of immigrant families in new destination communities. She is a leader in dual language education research and policy, co-founding the Missouri Dual Language Network and co-editing a major volume on critical consciousness in bilingual education. PhD and MA in Human Development and Social Policy, Northwestern University Fulbright Specialist to Colombia (2018) Principal Investigator on U.S. Department of Education and Spencer Foundation grants Her research focuses on language policy and planning , educational policy implementation , and immigrant childhoods , using qualitative and mixed methods to explore how policies are enacted in schools and communities. She examines how dual language programs can promote equity and how educators and families navigate systemic challenges, especially during crises such as the pandemic. Her recent publications and projects emphasize raciolinguistic justice , critical consciousness in education , and research-practice partnerships . She has led ethnographic studies on pandemic response in schools, highlighting the role of external partnerships and structural inequities. Her edited volume Critical Consciousness in Dual Language Bilingual Education (2022) offers case studies that challenge dominant narratives and promote anti-racist practices. Her scholarly work appears in leading journals such as American Educational Research Journal , Educational Policy , and TESOL Quarterly . She has developed graduate curricula, including the Graduate Certificate in Global Education and Leadership, and teaches doctoral courses in research design and qualitative methods. Fulbright Specialist to Colombia (2018) Lisa Dorner advises graduate students and collaborates with a broad network of scholars, including Drs. Deb Palmer, Claudia Cervantes-Soon, and Trish Morita-Mullaney. She leads major funded projects that connect research with practice, such as the Spencer Foundation-supported initiative on building equity in Midwestern dual language programs. She also organizes webinars and community engagement efforts through the Cambio Center and CARLA to foster practitioner-researcher collaboration. She is actively involved in public scholarship, maintaining a personal blog where she reflects on writing, identity, and social boundaries. Her recent retreat on academic writing underscores her belief in the personal and transformative nature of scholarly communication.
Dave Bennett is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Iowa, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His work bridges geographic information science, environmental policy, and complex systems theory, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate students, offering courses in GIS, field methods, and environmental applications. Research Interests: His research lies at the intersection of technology, policy, and science, focusing on geographic information science (GIScience) and environmental decision-making. He is particularly interested in human-environment interactions and how complex, nonlinear responses emerge from system interactions. Much of his work is framed within complexity theory and employs agent-based modeling, evolutionary algorithms, and cyberinfrastructure to study land use change, watershed management, and disaster response. Publication Trends: His most recent publications (2010–2016) demonstrate a consistent focus on agent-based modeling, parallel computing, land use dynamics, and socio-environmental systems. These works often integrate high-performance computing and service-oriented architectures to simulate complex spatial processes. Key themes include resilience, opinion diffusion, mobility, and provenance in geosimulation. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dave Bennett has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including current advisees Patrick Bitterman, Haoyi Xiong, Shuang Xu, and James Madden. He has served as principal investigator or senior personnel on multiple major grants from the NSF, USDA, NIH, and NGA, totaling millions of dollars. Key projects include 'People, Water, and Climate,' 'Geoinformatics for Environmental and Energy Modeling and Prediction (GEEMaP),' and 'Understanding Water-Human Dynamics with Intelligent Digital Watersheds.' Labs and Teams: While no specific lab name is mentioned, his research is conducted within multidisciplinary teams and leverages cyberinfrastructure platforms at the University of Iowa. His work often involves collaboration with engineers, ecologists, and social scientists, particularly through NSF-funded interdisciplinary programs.
Charles M. Bachmann is a Professor at the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science , part of the College of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) . He also holds the Frederick and Anna B. Wiedman Chair and serves as the CIS Graduate Program Coordinator since 2016. His research focuses on hyperspectral remote sensing of coastal and desert environments, with expertise in BRDF and radiative transfer modeling, goniometer development, and manifold/graph algorithms for multi-sensor imagery analysis. Recent work emphasizes UAS-based soil moisture and carbon mapping for climate studies. Education : AB in Physics (Princeton, 1984), Sc.M. (1986) and Ph.D. (1990) in Physics (Brown University). Scientific Awards : U.S. Patents for hyperspectral remote sensing methods. Teaching : Radiometry, Radiative Transfer, Mathematical Methods of Imaging Science, and graduate thesis/research courses. Students : Mentored research on soil moisture, coastal biomass, and UAS applications.
Elena Fatima Perez Carrillo is a Professor in the Department of Private and Corporate Law at the Faculty of Law, University of León. Her research focuses on commercial law, corporate governance, cybersecurity, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Private and Corporate Law School: Faculty of Law University: University of León Email: eperc@unileon.es Research Group: DERMER-E (Commercial Law) Her work explores corporate governance challenges in the digital era, including cybersecurity, AI integration in business, and financial regulation. She has contributed extensively to EU policy analysis, risk management frameworks, and sustainability in corporate law. Recent publications highlight trends in cybersecurity governance, AI applications in education, and financial regulation reforms. She has authored studies on digital resilience, corporate liability, and legal aspects of emerging technologies. Key Research Areas: Commercial Law, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity Law, Financial Regulation, AI Governance Notable Contributions: Analysis of EU cybersecurity directives, AI in legal education, D&O insurance frameworks
Dr. Haibo He is the Robert Haas Endowed Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island (URI). As an IEEE Fellow and NSF CAREER awardee, his research focuses on computational intelligence, neural networks, and reinforcement learning with applications to smart grids and microgrid systems. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Ohio University, 2006 M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2002 B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1999 His research interests include: Computational Intelligence Adaptive Dynamic Programming Reinforcement Learning Deep Learning for Power Systems Distributed Control in Microgrids Imbalanced Data Learning Recent research trends from publications (2018-2025) show a focus on: Multi-agent reinforcement learning for energy systems Digital twin frameworks for grid security Event-triggered control mechanisms Finite-time convergence algorithms Cyber-attack resilient control systems Evolutionary computation in power networks Awards: IEEE Fellow (2018) NSF CAREER Award (2017) Dr. He leads the Computational Intelligence and Self-Adaptive Systems (CISA) Laboratory at URI, which conducts fundamental research on computational intelligence methods with applications to power systems, data mining, and neural networks.
Noel R. Aloysius is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering and the School of Natural Resources within the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri. His work integrates engineering, environmental science, and data modeling to address pressing challenges in water and food security, climate impacts, and sustainable land management. Education: Ph.D., Yale University, 2015 M.S., University of North Dakota, 2006 B.Sc.Eng., University of Peradeniya, 1997 His research focuses on terrestrial hydrology, watershed biophysical processes, and environmental informatics. He investigates how climate, landscapes, and human management influence water movement, pollution transport, and ecosystem responses across field, watershed, and continental scales. His group combines field observations, long-term hydro-climatic data, and advanced numerical and statistical models to simulate and predict environmental change impacts. Noel Aloysius is actively involved in interdisciplinary research through his membership in the Gulf Hypoxia Task Force SERA-46, a consortium of Land Grant Universities addressing nutrient pollution and hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. His teaching includes courses such as Watershed Modeling Using GIS, Environmental Hydrology, Observing the Earth from Space, Numerical Methods in Engineering, and Advanced Hydroinformatics. He is currently accepting new graduate advisees and conducts research in the Agricultural Engineering Building (Lab: 138). Scientific Affiliations and Research Groups: Member, Gulf Hypoxia Task Force SERA-46 (representing University of Missouri) Research Group: Human-natural systems modeling, hydraulics and hydrology, water resource management He advises graduate students and leads research projects focused on improving water quality, assessing environmental change, and developing sustainable agricultural practices using remote sensing and modeling tools. While specific grants are not listed, his work aligns with major national priorities in sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental engineering. His lab contributes to large-scale assessments of pollution fate and transport, particularly in the context of the Mississippi River Basin and Gulf of Mexico hypoxia.
Yarrow Axford is a William Deering Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, an M.S. from Utah State University, and an A.B. from Mount Holyoke College. Her research focuses on climate and environmental change through paleolimnological analysis of lake sediments, particularly in Arctic regions and the U.S. Midwest. Key areas include Holocene climate dynamics, glacier fluctuations, and methane cycling. She teaches courses such as Arctic Environments and Paleoclimate Perspectives on Future Climate Change. Her lab, the Quaternary Sediment Lab, employs advanced equipment like scanning XRF core loggers and particle size analyzers. Current projects explore Greenland glacier retreat and Holocene climate reconstruction. Recent publications highlight Arctic glacier changes, Holocene thermal maxima, and methane dynamics in Arctic lakes. She collaborates internationally on lake-based reconstructions and methodological advancements in paleoclimatology.
Alison Copeland is a Research Postgraduate (PhD) in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. Her research focuses on Bermuda’s vegetation communities, particularly invasive plant species and their interactions with indigenous flora. Previously, she served as Biodiversity Officer for Bermuda’s Government, leading projects like the IUCN Red Listing of endemic plants and the Governor Laffan’s Fern recovery initiative. She holds an MSc in Geography from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), where her thesis involved seabed habitat mapping in Newman Sound fjord using multibeam sonar and field sampling. Her expertise spans marine and terrestrial conservation, with a focus on endangered species recovery, habitat management, and translating science into policy. Key affiliations include MUN’s Marine Habitat Mapping Group and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Awards include the Durham Doctoral Studentship (Faculty of Science) and a Bermuda Public Service Education Award. Her recent work highlights invasive species dynamics in island ecosystems, biodiversity assessments, and policy frameworks for conservation. She has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing habitat mapping methodologies, invasive species management, and endangered species recovery strategies. Awards: $3000 Garden Club of Bermuda Grant (PhD support) Fellow of MUN’s School of Graduate Studies Grants: Durham Doctoral Studentship (2022–present) Her PhD project investigates the ecological origins and interactions of invasive plants in Bermuda, bridging field research with policy recommendations to enhance biodiversity protection.
Hilairy Hartnett is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) with joint appointments in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the School of Molecular Sciences. She is affiliated with the Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) and the Global Drylands Center, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives like Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene and the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program. Her research focuses on biogeochemical processes, astrobiology, and urban ecology. Hartnett earned an A.B. in Chemistry from Vassar College (1990) and M.S./Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Washington. After postdoctoral work at Rutgers University studying river and estuarine systems, she joined ASU in 2003. Her expertise spans geochemical cycles, organic reactions under hydrothermal conditions, and planetary habitability assessments. Research Interests 1. Biogeochemistry : Investigates how geochemical, microbial, and human activities influence elemental cycles in modern and ancient environments. 2. Astrobiology : Explores organic geochemistry in hydrothermal systems and its implications for life detection on icy ocean worlds like Enceladus/Europa. 3. Urban Ecology : Analyzes ecological infrastructure in arid urban environments, such as central Arizona, focusing on stormwater systems and soil-water dynamics. 4. Interdisciplinary Science : Advocates for transdisciplinary approaches to address complex planetary and astrobiological challenges. Recent Trends in Publications Her work emphasizes experimental studies of organic reactions under hydrothermal conditions, leveraging mineral interactions to refine biosignature detection criteria for exoplanets. She also collaborates on global-scale initiatives like the TREC team to integrate elemental abundance data into planetary evolution models. Urban ecology research highlights innovative methods for water sustainability in hyperarid regions like the Atacama Desert. Advising & Grants While no formal advisees are listed, Hartnett leads collaborative research teams and participates in major programs (e.g., CAP LTER, Global Drylands Center). Grant details are not explicitly provided but inferred from her involvement in interdisciplinary projects and experimental facilities. Labs/Teams Affiliated with the Central Arizona-Phoenix LTER, Global Drylands Center, and the TREC team. These collaborations support her work on planetary habitability, astrochemical reactions, and urban biogeochemical processes.
Professor Kalpana Shankar is a Full Professor at the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin (UCD). She holds roles such as former Head of School (2015-2018) and Co-Director of the UCD Centre for Digital Policy. Her research focuses on data management, peer review processes, research evaluation, and digital policy, with notable projects funded by Science Foundation Ireland, the Irish Research Council, and the U.S. National Science Foundation. Key contributions include studies on the sustainability of social science data archives and peer review at SFI. Education: PhD in Library and Information Science from UCLA, postdoctoral fellowships at UCLA (Center for Embedded Networked Sensing) and NIH (Science Policy). Professional Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Online Information Review , member of the Royal Irish Academy’s Equity Diversity and Inclusion committee, and representative on the National Open Research Forum (NORF). Teaching: Coordinator for UCD’s MSc/Diploma in Digital Policy and PhD supervision in critical data studies, open data, and research evaluation. Research Interests: Sociotechnical imaginaries of data, peer review fairness, digital policy frameworks, and the impact of pandemic responses on academia. Awards include the 2020 UCD College of Social Sciences and Law Teaching Excellence Award.
Parker VanValkenburgh is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Professor of Archaeology and the Ancient World at Brown University. His research employs archaeological methods to address anthropological questions, focusing on colonialism and imperialism's impacts on Indigenous people and environments in the Peruvian Andes. He directs the Brown Digital Archaeology Laboratory and co-directs several major projects including the Paisajes Arqueológicos de Chachapoyas (PACha) project and GeoPACHA (Geospatial Platform for Andean Culture, History and Archaeology). His educational background includes: PhD from Harvard University (2012) MA from University of London (2005) MPhil from University of Cambridge (2004) BA from Stanford University (2003) VanValkenburgh's research focuses on the long-term impacts of colonialism and imperialism on Indigenous people and environments in the Peruvian Andes. Through studying architecture, ceramics, environmental datasets, and archival documents, he explores how relationships between people, institutions, and environments transform during imperial histories. His work emphasizes how survival and resilience strategies developed by communities dealing with empires are passed down across generations. He applies digital methodologies, particularly GIS, to map and analyze social, political, and environmental change in space and time, while also critically examining how digital mediation transforms archaeological practice. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating advanced computational methods with archaeological research. There's a clear emphasis on using AI, machine learning, and remote sensing technologies to enhance archaeological survey and analysis in the Andes. His work spans traditional archaeological topics like landscape, ceramics, and colonial architecture with cutting-edge digital approaches including vision foundation models, point cloud processing, and semi-supervised learning for identifying ancient urbanization patterns. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: John Carter Brown Faculty Fellow (2023-24) Meenakshi Narain Excellence in Research Mentoring Award (Brown University, 2023) William G. McLoughlin Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Social Sciences (2021) Cogut Center for the Humanities Faculty Fellowship (2018) American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (2017) VanValkenburgh has successfully secured substantial research funding for multiple projects. His Paisajes Arqueológicos de Chachapoyas (PACha) project has received NSF funding through 2025, while his GeoPACHA initiative has garnered support from ACLS and SPARC grants. He also co-directs the 'Mapping Historical Trauma in Tulsa, 1921-2021' project. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Geographic Information Systems, cartography, critical digital archaeology, and the archaeology of the Andean region, for which he received Brown's prestigious teaching award. He directs the Brown Digital Archaeology Laboratory, which serves as a hub for integrating digital methodologies with archaeological research. His collaborative network includes scholars from institutions like Vanderbilt University (Steven Wernke) and the University of Tulsa (Alicia Odewale), reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research that bridges archaeology, anthropology, and digital humanities.
Shanti Morell-Hart is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Brown University, specializing in anthropological archaeology and paleoethnobotany with a focus on Mesoamerican societies. She serves as Director of the Integrated Laboratory for Archaeological Sciences (ILAS) and the Paleoethnobotany Laboratory at Brown (PEBLAB). Her research examines ancient agriculture, plant use in ritual and healthcare, and human-environment interactions, particularly in contexts of societal 'collapse' and resilience. Education: PhD in Anthropology (2011, UC Berkeley), MAs (2003 UC Berkeley; 2002 UT San Antonio), BA (1998 Wesleyan University). Major Research Areas: Ancient agriculture, ethnoecology, foodways, Maya studies, and archaeological science. Her funded projects include studies on Maya agricultural practices, resilience in pre-Hispanic landscapes, and interdisciplinary analyses of plant residues. She has received the Sophie Coe Prize (Special Mention) for contributions to food history writing. Teaching includes courses on the anthropology of food, environmental archaeology, and paleoethnobotanical methods. Collaborations involve projects in Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras, leveraging lidar, phytolith analysis, and spatial technologies to explore ancient lifeways.
