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Daniel O'KeeffeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• distributed systems
• security
• databases
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Daniel O'Keeffe is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science, Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL). He is affiliated with the Centre for Programming Languages and Systems (CPLS) and the Systems and Software Security Lab (S3Lab). PhD from University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory Post-doctoral research at Imperial College London Industry experience in financial software engineering His research spans distributed systems, security, databases, and networking, with a focus on cloud computing security and blockchain security. Recent work explores performance-security trade-offs in proof-of-stake blockchains under the Revoke project. Key research projects include SecureCloud (cloud security for critical infrastructure), ITA-DSM (edge computing stream processing), SeReCa (secure hardware for cloud protection), and CloudSafetyNet (data leakage monitoring). Current projects receive funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Ethereum Foundation. Scientific Awards : ERA Track - Best Paper Award at SANER 2024 Grants : REDONDA: EPSRC-funded project on Byzantine State-Machine Replication for blockchain (2024-2027) Consensus-layer mitigations for validator ransomware attacks: Ethereum Foundation grant (2022-2023) Labs & Groups : Centre for Programming Languages and Systems (CPLS) Systems and Software Security Lab (S3Lab) OPERA group (University of Cambridge) LSDS group (Imperial College London)

• Distributed Systems
• Middleware
• Network Protocols
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Laurent Réveillère is a researcher affiliated with the University of Bordeaux, focusing on distributed systems, blockchain technologies, and middleware. His work explores fault tolerance, secure communication, and protocol design, with significant contributions to peer sampling, network virtualization, and hardware-assisted security mechanisms.

Johanna SundqvistView profile

Associate Professor

• Policing studies
• Counter-terrorism
• Police stress and mental health
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Johanna Sundqvist is Associate Professor at the Unit of Police Work , Umeå University, Sweden, and simultaneously holds an affiliation with the university’s Department of Social Work . She is Assistant Director of the Unit of Police Work and the designated contact person for the university’s research profile "Stress and health in police work" . Education: While the provided text does not list her specific degrees, her appointment as Associate Professor and extensive publication record in policing, criminology, and social work indicate advanced training in social sciences or related fields. Research Interests: Johanna Sundqvist’s research spans several interconnected domains: Policing & Counter-Terrorism: implementation of national counter-terrorism strategies, police conflict management, and comparative Nordic counter-terrorism policy analysis. Occupational Health & Stress: mental health among police officers, comparative stress studies (Sweden vs. Norway), and risk/protective factors in police working environments. Migration & Child Welfare: experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors in Swedish institutional care, forced repatriation processes, and inter-agency collaboration between police and social services. Violent Extremism Prevention: local community resilience against radicalization and violent extremism from a crisis-preparedness perspective. Research Funding & Projects: She leads or co-leads externally funded projects: "Social Services’ Help and Support to Male Victims of Domestic Violence: conditions, interventions and results" (2023 – 2026) "Joint Action TERROR" (2021 – 2024) Laboratory & Research Groups: She heads the university research profile "Stress and health in police work" , which serves as a hub for collaborative studies on occupational health among Swedish police personnel. Contact: E-mail: johanna.sundqvist@umu.se Phone: +46 90 786 67 21

Ruth GarsideView profile

Professor

• Evidence Synthesis
• Systematic Review
• Qualitative Research Synthesis
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Professor Ruth Garside is a social science researcher at the University of Exeter Medical School, based at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health within the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences. With over 20 years of experience, her work specializes in systematic review and evidence synthesis methods to inform policy decisions for organizations including NICE, Defra, and the Home Office, focusing on complex public health, social care, and environmental questions. Her academic foundation includes: PhD (Exeter, 2007): A comparison of methods for the systematic review of qualitative research MA (Sussex, 1993) BA (Hons) (York, 1991) Garside's research pioneers methodologies for synthesizing qualitative and mixed-method evidence , particularly for complex public health interventions. She is internationally recognized for advancing nature-based social prescribing (e.g., green/blue spaces for mental health) and embedding public and patient involvement throughout the research lifecycle. Her recent work critically examines health inequities across diverse populations and interventions, ensuring evidence reflects real-world applicability and equity. Analysis of her recent publications shows a clear trajectory toward environmental health solutions (e.g., climate adaptation, pollution impacts), innovative synthesis techniques (causal loop diagrams, theory-led reviews), and rigorous assessment of health disparities . Her editorial work on "Evidence Synthesis for Accelerated Learning on Climate Solutions" underscores her role in bridging evidence and urgent policy needs. Professor Garside has secured substantial funding for high-impact projects including the national evaluation of green social prescribing for mental health (Defra), the Greengage RCT pilot, and Horizon Europe's BlueAdapt initiative. Through the HEPE public engagement network and Campbell/Cochrane leadership roles, she actively mentors researchers and ensures community voices shape grant design, execution, and dissemination. She co-leads the UK Centre for the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence and chairs the Public Engagement Strategy Group at Exeter. Her collaborative networks include the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, the Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group, and international consortia like the Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe project, driving interdisciplinary approaches to environment-human health linkages.

Max KarukiviView profile

Professor

• Adolescent Psychiatry
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Maternal Mental Health
• +9 more

Max Karukivi is a Professor in Adolescent Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku. He serves as the responsible teacher for adolescent psychiatry, overseeing medical student education, specialist training, and doctoral programs in the field. He also leads psychotherapy training within the department. His research is centered on three themes: epidemiological research, patient-based studies, and intervention development. His work explores maternal mental health, neurodevelopmental disorders, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, vaccination hesitancy, and identity development in gender dysphoria. He is affiliated with the Adolescent Mental Health Research Program , contributing to national training frameworks using Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). His recent publications (2024–2025) span high-impact journals in psychiatry, psychology, and health sciences. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining clinical psychiatry with epidemiology, neuroscience, and social sciences. Key trends include mental health across developmental stages, parent-child interactions, and systemic challenges in service delivery. Scientific Contributions: Published in Molecular Psychiatry , Archives of Women's Mental Health , European Journal of Special Needs Education , and others. Active in register-based, cohort, and intervention studies. Collaborates widely across disciplines including psychology, pediatrics, dentistry, and social policy. He supervises specialist and doctoral training and is involved in competence-based medical education. While specific grants are not listed, his participation in cohort studies (e.g., FinnBrain) and national programs suggests active grant-funded research. He plays a key role in developing structured training and assessment systems in adolescent psychiatry. He is part of a multidisciplinary research environment within the Adolescent Mental Health Research Program, working with experts in child psychiatry, neuroscience, and public health. His team engages in both clinical and population-level research, aiming to improve mental health services for children and adolescents.

• Quantitative Finance
• Model Risk Management
• Credit Risk
• +7 more

Massimo Morini is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), and also serves as a professor at Bocconi University. He holds a PhD in Mathematics and combines academic research with a leading role in industry as Head of Rates and Credit Modelling at Banca IMI, part of Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank. His research focuses on quantitative finance , model risk management , credit risk , and the application of blockchain technology and smart contracts in financial markets. He pioneered blockchain research in finance as early as 2013 and authored the first article proposing blockchain as a solution for modernizing financial infrastructure. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward decentralized finance, trusted computation, collateral optimization, and regulatory innovation. These works span disciplines in blockchain, financial engineering, cryptography, and risk modeling, with subfields including smart contracts, DeFi, XVA adjustments, and enterprise blockchain applications. Massimo has been a consultant to the World Bank, CFTC, and various regulators, and his work has been cited in the US Senate. He has served on scientific boards including Numerix (NYC) and the Blockchain Lab (Swiss consortium), and was a board member of the R3 banks’ consortium, leading the Valuation, Collateral & Risk Management working group. Member, Scientific Board, Numerix (New York) Board Member, R3 Consortium (Valuation, Collateral & Risk Management Working Group) Member, Scientific Committee, Blockchain Lab (Swiss Bitcoin Developers Consortium) Consultant, World Bank, CFTC, and financial regulators He frequently speaks at major industry events such as SIBOS and London Tech Week. His research has been featured in Risk Magazine , Coindesk , Harvard Business Review , and Bitcoin Magazine . He has also authored seminal books on model risk and collateral, available via his publication links. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in academic programs—such as serving as MSc Director at Politecnico di Milano—demonstrates a strong commitment to education and mentorship. He was previously a Research Fellow at Cass Business School, City University of London. Massimo leads research initiatives in blockchain-enabled financial systems and is actively involved in shaping the future of financial market infrastructure through trusted computation and decentralized protocols.

Mikael AsplundView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Formal Methods
• Dependability and Reliability
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Mikael Asplund is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Linköping University, affiliated with the Software and Systems (SAS) division. His research focuses on the security and reliability of cyber-physical systems, particularly in intelligent transportation, smart grids, and autonomous systems. Research Interests: His work integrates formal reasoning, protocol design, and evaluation through simulations and real-world testbeds. Key areas include formal verification of security protocols, remote attestation, automated penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis in critical infrastructure such as EV charging and battery storage systems. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize formal methods for security assurance, automated testing, and the application of these techniques to emerging technologies like 5G/6G networks, electric vehicles, and energy systems. There is a strong focus on provable security and practical implementations in embedded and distributed environments. Best paper award at ARES 2024. Nominated for best student paper at VEHITS 2025. Academic Leadership and Grants: He leads or co-leads major projects funded by WASP, ELLIIT, Vinnova, SSF, and Horizon Europe, including Automating Security Assurance using Formal Methods , Protocol Security Verification , and CyberSecDome . He is responsible for the Master’s Program in Cybersecurity and the IT program at LiU, and actively promotes innovation in computer science education. He also coordinates the Cybersecurity Lab at LiU, a dedicated facility for hands-on cybersecurity training.

Diane LennardView profile

Clinical Professor

• Management Communication
• Coaching and Performance
• Intercultural Communication
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Diane Lennard is a Clinical Professor of Management Communication at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she has been teaching since 2004. She is based at the Kaufman Management Center in New York, NY. Her role includes teaching business communication, team leadership, coaching, and strategic engagement to a wide range of students, including undergraduates, full-time and part-time MBA candidates, PhD students, and executives. Education: Ph.D. in Education and Performance Studies, Union Institute & University (2004) M.S. in Education, Bank Street College of Education (1977) B.A. in Communication, Bard College (1974) Her research focuses on management communication, with key interests in coaching models, intercultural and interpersonal communication, and the impact of digital environments on human connection. She emphasizes performance-based and culturally aware communication strategies in professional contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding and improving human connection in remote and digital work environments. Her work bridges coaching theory, organizational behavior, and communication science, with increasing focus on wellness, engagement, and leadership in virtual teams. Scientific Awards: 2017 Distinguished Teaching Award in Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Innovation Diane Lennard has served as Director of Langone Education for the Part-Time MBA Program and as a faculty development consultant at Stern’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. She advises students across multiple programs and has been instrumental in shaping communication pedagogy. She has secured professional impact through her firm, Lennard & Company, which delivers communication workshops globally. Her work integrates performance arts, education, and business leadership. She is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Institute of Coaching Professional Association, Management Communication Association, Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education, and Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research. Her firm, Lennard & Company, conducts workshops in the U.S., Japan, and India, focusing on leadership, coaching, and communication excellence.

Shu-Ching ChenView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Multimedia Big Data
• Disaster Information Management
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Shu-Ching Chen is a Professor and Executive Director of the Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center (dSAIC) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), School of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University and has extensive experience in data science, multimedia big data, disaster information management, AI/ML, and AR/VR. He leads a multi-university research center focused on data analytics, AI, and societal impact. Research Interests: His research spans data science , multimedia big data , disaster informatics , AI/ML , and spatial computing . He has pioneered work in multimodal data fusion, multimedia retrieval, and intelligent systems for disaster response and climate modeling. His recent work emphasizes AI-driven solutions for public health, transportation, and environmental resilience. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in AI for societal challenges , including pandemic response, disaster management, climate modeling, and transportation analytics. His work integrates deep learning , graph neural networks , remote sensing , and multimodal data fusion , often applied to real-world problems in public safety, healthcare, and infrastructure. There is a clear emphasis on practical software systems (e.g., hurricane loss modeling) and interdisciplinary collaboration . Scientific Honors: IEEE Fellow (2016), AAAS Fellow (2016), AIMBE Fellow (2025), AAIA Fellow (2021), SIRI Fellow (2009) ACM Distinguished Scientist (2011) Best Paper Awards (2006, 2016, 2022) IEEE TCMC Impact Award (2024), Service Award (2019) FIU Top Scholar (2011, 2012), Eminent Scholar (2014–2019) Research Leadership and Grants: Dr. Chen has secured major funding from NSF, NIH, DHS, DOE, NOAA, DoD, and industry partners (Microsoft, IBM). He is PI of a U.S. Department of Education Center of Excellence in AI-Empowered Spatial Computing and leads the dSAIC. His grants focus on AI for disaster management, pandemic response, transportation, and secure computing. He actively mentors students and collaborates across institutions. Labs and Centers: He leads the Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center (dSAIC) , a University of Missouri System-wide center. He is also PI of the AI-Empowered Spatial Computing Center of Excellence funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Steven K. ShapiroView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• ADHD
• Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
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Steven K. Shapiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University, College of Liberal Arts, where he has been a faculty member since 1990. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami and completed an internship in clinical child/pediatric psychology at Duke University Medical Center. He served as Director of Clinical Training from 2005 to 2014 and previously as Interim DCT in the 1990s. His primary research focuses on ADHD, sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), executive dysfunction, and learning disorders, particularly in college students and adolescents. His work examines assessment and intervention strategies, including medication adherence, social functioning, and response to stress. He leads the Assessment and Intervention Laboratory, which conducts research on psychological issues affecting children, adolescents, and young adults. Recent projects include a grant-funded culturally relevant intervention to improve mental health access for African American children in Alabama. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on ADHD and SCT, with increasing attention to health behaviors, executive functioning, help-seeking, and cultural factors in mental health. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and spans clinical assessment, behavioral interventions, and health psychology. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr. Shapiro has advised numerous graduate students, including Maggie Young, Melissa Miller, and Courtney Hess, with research on neurocognitive functioning, stress response, and childhood anxiety. He has secured grant funding for mental health intervention projects, particularly those addressing disparities in care for underserved populations. Labs and Teams: He directs the Assessment and Intervention Laboratory, which conducts clinical research on executive functioning, ADHD, and SCT. The lab engages in both assessment and development of intervention models, including school-based and telehealth approaches.

Jaypal JainView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainability Reporting
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Regulation
• +4 more

Dr. Jaypal Jain is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law and the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics. His work bridges financial reporting, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks, with a regional focus on India and emerging economies. Education: Executive MBA (EMBA), Quantic Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Master of Commerce (M.Com), Mumbai University His research focuses on Financial Reporting , Sustainability Reporting , and Accounting Regulation , particularly in the context of IFRS adoption and CSR implementation in India. He has led and co-led externally funded research projects with institutions like the University of Oxford and ICAI, New Delhi. The recent articles reflect a strong trend in policy-oriented, high-impact research on IFRS convergence , corporate sustainability , and institutional design for emerging economies. His publications appear in both academic and professional outlets, indicating a commitment to real-world impact. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Nominated for Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2018) Nominated for Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2021) Dr. Jain has supervised and co-supervised postgraduate research, including the current student Grace Nicholas. He has secured external research grants for projects such as the socio-economic impacts of IFRS and CSR expenditure schemes in India, demonstrating success in competitive funding environments. He actively contributes to academic discourse through conference participation and journal engagement. He is affiliated with the Centre for Research in Accountability, Governance and Sustainability (CRAGS) , which supports interdisciplinary research on accountability and sustainable business practices. His professional memberships include the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the Academy of Accounting Historians (AAH), reinforcing his standing in the global accounting community.

Stephanie Norris KiserView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Rural Healthcare Access
• Health Disparities
• Interprofessional Education
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Stephanie Norris Kiser is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Professor of the Practice at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, serving as Executive Director of the Rural Pharmacy Health Initiative. She previously held roles at UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC and Mission Health System, focusing on rural health and interprofessional education. Her work emphasizes improving healthcare access in underserved communities through academic, clinical, and administrative initiatives. Education: B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1992). Her research interests include disease prevention, healthcare quality in rural areas, cultural competence, health literacy, integrated care models, and strategies to address health disparities. She is a key figure in advancing interprofessional collaboration and workforce development in pharmacy education. Notable awards include the Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award and the Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Community Service Award. Kiser has secured grants from The Mckesson Foundation and Dogwood Health Trust to support rural health initiatives. She leads the Rural Pharmacy Health Initiative and contributes to the RURAL-CP research network, addressing challenges in rural pharmacy practice. Her presentations and collaborations span international, national, and regional engagements, including work with the National Rural Health Association and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Current efforts focus on telehealth adoption, pandemic preparedness, and rural experiential education barriers.

Aleksandar MilenkoskiView profile

Researcher

• Network Security
• System Security
• Vulnerability Analysis
• +3 more

Aleksandar Milenkoski is a Researcher at the Chair of Computer Science II (Software Engineering) at the University of Würzburg. His work focuses on network and system security, with a particular emphasis on vulnerability analysis, intrusion detection, and securing virtualized environments. He has held academic roles including Doctoral Researcher since 2014 and has contributed to projects such as the FP7 RELATE initiative. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2016), University of Würzburg Master’s in Computer Science (2011), University American College Skopje Bachelor’s in Computer Science (2009), Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Skopje Research interests span Network Security , Virtualization Security , and Intrusion Detection Systems . His work addresses challenges in evaluating IDS accuracy in elastic cloud environments and mitigating vulnerabilities in hypervisor hypercall interfaces. Key achievements include a DFG grant (2016), the SPECtacular Award (2016, 2014), and the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship (2011). He has organized workshops and served in roles like Elected Secretary in SPEC working groups. Teaching includes software engineering practicums and programming courses. Notable projects include the TRACER Fire forensic exercise and contributions to the FP7 RELATE cloud research network. He is active in professional organizations like the Cloud Security Alliance and ACM.

Scott R. GrahamView profile

Professor

• Cyber Physical Systems Security
• Computer Architecture
• Hardware Security
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Dr. Scott R. Graham is the Dean for Research and Professor of Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology . He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004), M.S. in Electrical Engineering from AFIT (1999), and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University (1993). Senior Member, IEEE (2011) Recipient of multiple awards including AETC Outstanding Scientist/Engineer (2022), AFIT Advising & Mentoring Award (2020), and AF Science & Engineering Team Awards (2010-2011) Active researcher in cyber physical systems security with 30+ peer-reviewed publications His research focuses on cyber physical systems security , computer architecture , and embedded computing . Key areas include hardware security, networked control systems, and security by design principles. Recent work examines microarchitectural monitoring for task identification, ransomware mitigation in critical infrastructure, and secure communication protocols for autonomous systems. Publications reveal trends in cybersecurity (20+ papers), embedded systems (10+ papers), and network security (15+ papers). Common subfields include hardware vulnerability analysis, RISC-V security, UAV threat modeling, and networked control system resilience. Scientific achievements include: Tau Beta Pi (1998) and Eta Kappa Nu (1998) honors IEEE Senior Member (2011) Air Force and AETC awards for research excellence Dr. Graham has advised numerous students, evident from 25+ publications with * (Master's) and ^ (PhD) student co-authors. His work impacts unmanned aerial vehicle security , smart grid protection , and cyber-physical system resilience across defense applications.

• Network Management
• Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things
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Liane Margarida Rockenbach Tarouco is a researcher at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Her work bridges network management and educational technology, focusing on innovative applications of virtual reality, IoT, and cloud computing. Key research areas: network management systems Key research areas: immersive educational environments Key research areas: IoT security frameworks Key research areas: cloud monitoring architectures While her publications often focus on technical implementations, she has pioneered the use of virtual worlds and chatbots in educational contexts, particularly for mathematics and algorithm training. Her collaborations span institutions and disciplines, with Lisandro Zambenedetti Granville and others.