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• Computer and networked systems security
• Systems security and privacy
• Trusted execution environments
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Nuno Santos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon, and a senior researcher at INESC-ID Lisbon, where he leads the SysSec team within the Distributed, Parallel and Secure Systems (DPSS) group. He is an active member of the international security community, serving as Program Vice Co-Chair for USENIX Security 2025 and on program committees for top venues such as IEEE S&P, CCS, and USENIX Security. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, 2013 – Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) & Saarland University Research internships at Microsoft Research Redmond (2010), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2018), and Technical University of Munich (2024) Research Interests Nuno Santos’s research centers on the security and privacy of computer and networked systems, with particular emphasis on trusted execution environments, secure systems design, and the intersection of machine learning with security. His group investigates vulnerabilities and defenses in widely deployed platforms, including TrustZone, JavaScript runtimes, and cloud infrastructures. Additional themes include censorship-resistant communication, privacy-preserving analytics, and automated exploit generation. Recent Publication Trends Over the past five years, his work has increasingly targeted emerging threat models in confidential computing (AMD SEV-SNP, Intel TDX), large-language-model integration into web applications, and automated security analysis of JavaScript ecosystems. These publications consistently appear in the most selective venues (PLDI, SIGMETRICS, ICSE, NDSS, S&P, USENIX Security), evidencing strong empirical evaluation and real-world impact. Awards & Honors IST Outstanding Teaching Award (2019/2020) ISOC.PT Best Portuguese Internet Research Award (2024) Prémio Científico Universidade de Lisboa / Caixa Geral de Depósitos (2024) Multiple IST Teaching Excellence Awards Advising & Service Nuno Santos has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students whose theses span secure systems, network privacy, and trustworthy computing. Recent defenses include Bernardo Ribeiro, Cristi Savin, Hugo Mantinhas, João Aragonez, João Sá, and Tomás Tavares. He actively participates in doctoral committees and mentors junior researchers within the DPSS group. Labs, Teams & Collaborations He leads the SysSec team inside the Distributed, Parallel and Secure Systems (DPSS) group at INESC-ID Lisbon. The team maintains strong collaborative ties with MPI-SWS, VUSec at VU Amsterdam, the Systems Research Group at TU Munich, and multiple industry partners including Microsoft Research.

Farveh FarivarView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Transformation and Employee Behavior
• Career Mobility
• Work-Life Interface
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Dr. Farveh Farivar is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Advisor in Management at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing (Faculty of Business and Law). With 11 years of experience in tertiary education and consulting, they specialize in organizational systems, human behavior, and digital transformation impacts. Their roles include regional representative for ANZAM Board (WA/SA) and former EURAM Country Representative (Australia). They founded the ANZAM Research Method SIG and co-convener of the Mixed-Method Research SIG (2017-2024). Research focuses on digital transformation's effects on employee behavior, career mobility in digital age, work-life interface dynamics, and advanced research methodologies like Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Notable contributions include studies on GitHub Copilot emotional responses, career plateaus, and skilled migrant integration challenges. Awarded ANZAM's Innovative Management Educator (2021) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions from UTAS and Curtin. Active in global academic networks including AOM and EURAM. Consults on organizational performance and culture projects, managing large-scale initiatives from conception to dissemination. Teaches Strategic Management (MGMT3010), Corporate Strategy (MGMT6010), and Innovation Management (MGMT3007) Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles in International Journal of Human Resource Management , Personnel Review , and Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking Expertise in mixed-methods research, including fuzzy-set QCA and configurational analysis

• Child Health and Development
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Surveillance
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Associate Professor Catherine Chittleborough is an epidemiologist and Deputy Head of the School of Public Health at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the BetterStart Health and Development Research initiative. She holds a joint appointment in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Previously, she worked at SA Health for a decade and completed a postdoctoral position at the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on reducing health inequalities in child development, leveraging causal epidemiological methods and population data from longitudinal cohorts. She teaches undergraduate public health and epidemiology courses. Education: Postdoctoral training at the University of Bristol (2009-2011) Extensive prior experience at SA Health (1990s-2010) Research Interests: Child health equity, causal epidemiology, data linkage studies, early childhood development, and interventions targeting family support programs. Her work emphasizes identifying at-risk children to improve preventive strategies. Grants & Funding: EMPOWER Project (NHMRC AUD 2.4M, 2016-2020) SA Health Data Linkage Studies (NHMRC AUD 453K, 2013-2016) Child Maltreatment and School Outcomes (Channel 7 AUD 69K, 2016-2018) Teaching: Coordinator for PUB HLTH 1001, HLTH SC 3103, and other public health modules. Active in curriculum design and delivery across undergraduate programs. Professional Activities: Chair, School of Public Health Learning and Teaching Committee Member of multiple advisory boards and review panels Labs/Teams: Lead researcher in BetterStart Health and Development Research, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to improve child health outcomes through policy and practice.

Alyson CrozierView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sport Psychology
• Exercise Psychology
• Group Dynamics
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Alyson Crozier is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of South Australia, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences and the Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity (ARENA). Her research focuses on group dynamics, social influence, and mental wellbeing in athletes, with expertise in physical activity promotion and coaching strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Her work spans several key areas: Sport and Exercise Psychology: Investigating emotional distraction mechanisms in athletes and the impact of identity leadership on mental health. Community Physical Activity: Evaluating initiatives like the 'A Walk Can Work Wonders' campaign and Daily Moves program for older adults. Youth Sport Development: Exploring group norms, peer influence, and coaching frameworks for neurodiverse populations. Applied Behavioral Research: Studying social prompts, wearable technology efficacy, and cross-cultural leadership dynamics in team sports. Recent publications highlight cross-cultural validation of identity leadership theories, emotional valence effects in attention regulation, and practical applications for community health campaigns. Collaborations with institutions like Tennis Australia, Flinders University, and KU Leuven underscore her interdisciplinary impact. Grants and Funding: Projects have been supported by the Dementia Australia Research Foundation PhD Scholarship, Better Ageing Grant, and government partnerships such as Preventive Health SA.

• Primary Health Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Health Services Research
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Dr Simone De Morgan is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) and Senior Research Fellow at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, part of the Sydney School of Public Health at the University of Sydney. She is also a member of the Charles Perkins Centre. Her work bridges academic research with policy and practice, focusing on equitable access to multidisciplinary care for chronic pain and chronic diseases through primary care and community-based models. Her research emphasizes implementation science, co-design with stakeholders, and innovative eLearning models like Project ECHO. Key affiliations include the Australian Pain Society, Public Health Association of Australia, and NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation working groups. Current projects include the National Consortium Pain Education Project (2020–2024), SA Chronic Pain ECHO Network evaluation (2022–2023), and a community-based model for adolescents with chronic pain. She collaborates with Primary Health Networks, federal/state agencies, and non-government organizations to drive policy impact. Her work integrates translational research, health professional education, and advocacy, with a focus on chronic pain prevention and management in primary care settings. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications and policy briefs addressing healthcare system challenges.

Lucrezia ReichlinView profile

Professor

• Monetary Policy
• Applied Macroeconomics
• Econometrics (Time Series)
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Lucrezia Reichlin is a Professor of Economics at the London Business School , where her research bridges macroeconomic policy and advanced econometric techniques. She holds key advisory roles as a non-executive director for major financial institutions like UniCredit Banking Group and Eurobank Ergasias SA, and chairs the Scientific Council at the Brussels-based think-tank Bruegel . Previously, she served as Director General of Research at the European Central Bank (2005-2008) and held academic positions at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and Columbia University. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, New York University Reichlin is a pioneer in now-casting and high-dimensional time series analysis , developing econometric models to process real-time economic data. Her work has been adopted by central banks and private investors globally, focusing on monetary policy evaluation , business cycle dynamics , and forecasting methodologies . She co-founded the firm Now-Casting Economics Ltd in 2011 to commercialize these techniques. Scientific Awards & Honors: 2016 Birgit Grodal Award of the European Economic Association 2016 Isaac Kerstenetzky Scholarly Achievement Award International Economics Award, Chamber of Commerce of Genoa (2015) Grand Ufficiale dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia (2015) Fellow, British Academy Fellow, European Economic Association Distinguished Fellow, CEPR As a columnist for Corriere della Sera and member of the Commission Economique de la Nation (France), she influences public and policy debates. She also founded the Ortygia Foundation , promoting female education in southern Italy. Her methodological innovations in dynamic factor models , Bayesian VARs , and shrinkage techniques have reshaped modern macroeconomic analysis.

• Educational Psychology
• Social Education
• Addiction Studies
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Dr. Jesús Mullor Román is an Associate Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology. He holds a PhD in Education, alongside degrees in Psychopedagogy and Social Education, and master’s degrees in Human Resources Management and Clinical Psychopedagogy. His professional roles include Executive President of Proyecto Hombre Baleares, Director of the Spanish Observatory on Addictions, and President of the State Evaluation Commission for Proyecto Hombre Spain. Education: PhD in Education Licenciado in Psychopedagogy Diploma in Social Education Masters in Human Resources Management, Psychological and Pedagogical Intervention, and Clinical Psychopedagogy Key Professional Roles (Past 37 Years): General Manager of Proyecto Hombre Baleares (2014–2017) Senior Training Technician and Quality Manager at PalmaActiva (2011–2014) Vice President of Mallorcan Institute of Social Affairs (IMAS) and Director of Social Services (2008–2011) Manager of the S'Estel Socio-Educational Institute Foundation (2007–2008) Director of Training at Imfof, Palma (2004–2007) Director of 'Sa Gerreria' Trade School and Training Coordinator (1998–2003) Director of Proyecto Joven Adolescent Educational Center (1988–1998) His teaching focuses on socio-educational intervention in leisure, management of social education centers, and practical training programs. He has extensive experience in therapeutic communities, addiction recovery, and socio-educational policy.

• Economics
• Microeconomics
• Game Theory
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Rich McLean is a Professor of Economics and Graduate Program Director at the Department of Economics, Rutgers University. His office is located in NJ Hall 106C. He holds a prominent academic role within the university's School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), contributing to both teaching and administrative leadership. His work focuses on core areas of economics, including game theory and microeconomic analysis. As Graduate Program Director, he oversees academic programs and student development within the economics department. His office hours and contact information are publicly accessible through Rutgers' official channels. While specific research interests are not detailed in the provided text, his affiliation with the economics department suggests expertise in theoretical and applied economic methodologies.

• Survey Methodology
• Economic Statistics
• Big Data Analysis
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Daniele Toninelli is an Associate Professor of Economic Statistics (SECS-S/03) at the University of Bergamo's Department of Economics, where he also serves as Director of the 'Data Analyst for Strategic Decisions' program, Internship Manager for the department, and member of the School of Economics and Management's Joint Teacher-Student Commission. His educational background includes a PhD in Marketing for Business Strategies (University of Bergamo, 2009), Master's in Statistics for Market Research (University of Milan-Bicocca, 2004), and Degree in Statistical and Economic Sciences (University of Milan-Bicocca, 2003). Toninelli's research focuses on: Survey and web survey methodology design and optimization Integration of big data for economic and social indicators Development of price indexes and composite indicators Social media analytics for economic measurement His work bridges statistical theory with applications in labor markets, sustainability metrics, and environmental data analysis. Teaching activities encompass undergraduate and graduate courses including Economic Statistics, Quantitative Methods for Business Data Analysis, Advanced Business Statistics, and specialized 'Data Skills' modules covering visualization, survey methods, and SAS certification preparation. International research collaborations include visiting positions at Statistics Canada (2008-2013), University of Ottawa (2012-2013), VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava (2012-2013), RECSM at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2014), and guest lectures at University of Ljubljana (2018). He previously served on the management committee of the WEBDATANET network (COST Action IS1004). Professional experience includes roles at PiTre Milan, IBM Semea/Celestica, and Multiplex Arcadia, applying statistical expertise in industrial settings.

Martin SjölundView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Modelica Compiler Development
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Martin Sjölund is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Computer and Information Science (IDA), part of the Software and Systems (SAS) division. His work focuses on software engineering and cyber-physical systems, with a specialization in Modelica compiler development and open-source simulation tools. He contributes to the OpenModelica project, advancing compiler frameworks, integration with Julia, and standardization efforts. Research interests include compiler design, formal methods, and domain-specific languages. Recent work emphasizes modular compiler architectures, structural variability handling, and interoperability between Modelica and other systems like Julia and Python. He has co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2017, with a focus on compiler optimization, co-simulation, and educational applications of Modelica. As part of the SAS division, he collaborates with researchers like Lena Buffoni, Adrian Pop, and Peter Fritzson on projects funded by the MODPROD Center and other initiatives. His contributions to open-source tools have been recognized through conference proceedings and industry partnerships.

• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Evolution
• Radio Astronomy
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Andrew J. Baker is a Distinguished Professor in the Astrophysics group within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He also holds an extraordinary professorship at the University of the Western Cape since 2022. His research focuses on galaxy evolution using radio, millimeter, and submillimeter observations of interstellar matter, with a particular emphasis on dusty star-forming galaxies and the growth of supermassive black holes. He leads the LADUMA HI survey with MeerKAT and has contributed to major projects like the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and ALMA studies. Key roles include advising undergraduate astrophysics majors and serving as a faculty member in Rutgers' graduate program. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Cristian Garcia-Vanegas, Christopher Henry, and Derek Zapata. Baker’s awards include the 2024 American Astronomical Society Fellowship, Radcliffe Institute Fellowship, and SAS Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education. His work spans gravitational lensing studies, molecular gas dynamics, and HI surveys, with recent publications on Einstein Cross systems and megamaser discoveries.

• Epidemiology
• Health Services
• Population Health
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Maria Inacio is a Research Professor at Flinders University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences and serves as the Director of the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) at SAHMRI and Flinders' Caring Futures Institute. She holds a NHMRC Emerging Leadership 2 Fellow and has trained at the Dartmouth Centre for Evaluative Clinical Sciences (MS 2002) and University of California, San Diego (PhD 2013). Her career includes 11 years at Kaiser Permanente developing orthopaedic registries before returning to Australia to establish ROSA. Research Focus : Population health surveillance systems, registry science, and health services research in aged care. She specializes in leveraging existing data to monitor quality/safety in aged care, reducing unwarranted care variations, and improving surgical outcomes. Her work has informed federal policy reforms, including contributions to Australia's Royal Commission on Aged Care. Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize geriatric orthopaedic outcomes data linkage methodologies UV disinfection in infection control mental health-surgery intersections economic evaluations of rehabilitation programs frailty intervention strategies Scientific Recognition : Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Most Cited Scientist (2022) Hospital Research Foundation Mid-Career Fellow (2020-2023) Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science Mentee (2019-2023) National and international awards including SA Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2020) and US Orthopaedics Research Foundation Clinical Research Award (2018) Leadership : Principal investigator for NHMRC/MRFF grants, editor of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and former Deputy Medical Editor of the Medical Journal of Australia. She co-leads the ROSA team, which has delivered critical reports to federal health agencies.

• Psychology
• Educational Sciences
• Social Education
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Rosina Inês Ribeiro de Sá Fernandes is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education , Polytechnic Institute of Viseu , where she has taught since 2004. Her academic journey includes a 2013 PhD in Psychology - Counseling from the University of Coimbra, a Master’s in Psychology (2009), and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (2003) from the University of Porto. She actively contributes to research in Psychology , Educational Sciences , and Social Education , with a focus on special education, child development, and elderly well-being. Education : PhD in Psychology - Counseling (2013), University of Coimbra Master’s in Psychology (2009), University of Porto Bachelor’s in Psychology (2003), University of Porto Rosina’s research spans interdisciplinary social sciences, emphasizing subjective well-being , physical activity , and social support . Her recent work explores aging populations, youth autonomy, and innovative pedagogical practices. She coordinates the Employability Promotion Office at ESEV and leads the Social Education degree program . Leadership & Projects : Coordinator, Link Me Up - 1000 ideas (2021-2022, COMPETE-funded) Researcher, IncluES+ (2020-2022, FCT-funded) Member, Department Council and Pedagogical Council at ESEV Her publications highlight collaborations with researchers like Emília Martins and Francisco Mendes, focusing on health education , well-being , and social innovation . Rosina also supervises master’s theses and participates in academic juries, bridging theory with practical socio-educational intervention.

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Taxation
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Stanislava Georgieva, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at New Bulgarian University (NBU) in Sofia, Bulgaria. She has been serving in this position since 2012, following previous academic appointments at SA "D.A. Tsenov" in Svishtov. Her academic career spans over two decades with progressive positions from Assistant to Associate Professor. Education: 2017-2018: Master's in Health Management, VUARR, Plovdiv 2004-2006: Doctoral studies with dissertation on "Accounting aspects of corporate income taxation" at SA "D.A. Tsenov" 2014-2015: Specialized training in academic teaching methodology, ECTS system, and modern educational technologies 1992-1998: Master's degree in Economics-Accounting from SA "D.A. Tsenov" Professor Georgieva specializes in accounting systems with particular expertise in non-profit organization accounting. Her research focuses on financial reporting standards, accounting policies, and taxation issues specific to non-commercial entities. She has developed specialized accounting frameworks for cultural institutions like reading rooms and libraries across Bulgaria. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly output with 42 publications including monographs, journal articles, and conference papers between 1999-2011. Her work demonstrates a clear progression from general accounting principles to increasingly specialized topics in non-profit accounting, with particular attention to financial reporting requirements, tax treatment, and organizational governance. Professor Georgieva has been actively involved in curriculum development, particularly for accounting programs. She has co-authored multiple textbooks and teaching materials, including "Accounting for Non-Commercial Legal Entities" and various problem collections for accounting courses. She has also developed methodologies for diploma thesis preparation in accounting specializations. She serves as a course instructor for Introduction to Accounting (BAEB007) and maintains regular office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14:15-16:15 in room 604 of Building II at NBU.

John J. DiIulio, Jr.View profile

Professor

• Public Policy
• Religion and Civil Society
• Leadership Studies
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John J. DiIulio, Jr., PhD, is the Frederic Fox Leadership Professor of Politics, Religion, and Civil Society at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Faculty Director of the Partnership for Innovation, Cross-Sector Collaboration, Leadership, and Organization (PICCLO). His academic roles include founding directorships at Penn's Robert A. Fox Leadership Program, Fox Leadership International (FLI), and the Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society (PRRUCS). He also established three degree-granting programs: International MPA, Global MPA, and Leadership & Communication, bridging the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS). Education: B.A. (Economics and Political Science) and M.A. (Political Science-Public Policy) from the University of Pennsylvania in 4 years; PhD in Political Science from Harvard University. Career highlights include tenure at Princeton University, leadership roles in its MPA program, and founding research centers at Brookings Institution and other think tanks. He advised presidential administrations (G.W. Bush and Obama) and co-founded programs addressing educational equity for low-income children and public-private partnerships for underserved communities. Research interests focus on religion's role in civil society, leadership development, and cross-sector collaboration. Recent initiatives include a decade-long study on eldercare in China (launched 2016) and the "Spirited Debate" program (2024), promoting civil discourse through religious institutions. Awards include the David N. Kershaw Award for policy contributions and multiple teaching honors at Penn. Awards: David N. Kershaw, Lindback, Abrams, Henry Teune, Legends of Mentoring Government Roles: White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (Director under G.W. Bush), advisor to Obama administration Publications: Over a dozen books including American Government (18th ed.), Bring Back the Bureaucrats , and Godly Republic