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• Energy Systems
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistical Modeling
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Prof. Chris Dent is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh's School of Mathematics, specializing in the intersection of mathematical sciences and engineering. He holds a fellowship at the Alan Turing Institute and directs the Statistics Consultancy Unit. His career spans theoretical physics, operational research, and energy systems analysis, with notable contributions to National Grid strategies, policy-driven decision support, and pandemic data communication. Education: MMath (Cambridge), PhD in Theoretical Physics, MSc in Operational Research (Edinburgh). Research focuses on energy system reliability, uncertainty quantification, and interdisciplinary policy modeling. He critiques data communication practices in crises, advocating for rigorous reporting frameworks. Key activities include projects on electricity supply security, smart grid optimization, and post-pandemic economic recovery. Collaborations involve government bodies, the National Grid, and international energy networks. The Statistics Consultancy Unit supports cross-disciplinary projects in academia and industry.

• Internal Auditing
• Fraud Examination
• Information Systems Security
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Dr. Shaun Aghili serves as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE), bringing extensive industry experience from the financial services sector. His academic focus centers on internal audit, fraud prevention, and information systems assurance within financial institutions. His educational credentials include: D.B.A. from Argosy University, USA (2003) M.Sc. in Financial Planning and Wealth Management from College for Financial Planning, USA (1999) B.A. from The Catholic University of America, USA (1985) Dr. Aghili's research integrates Risk Management , Cybersecurity , and Financial Services through frameworks like COBIT 5 and Lean Six Sigma. His work develops methodologies for fraud detection using data analytics, improves information systems audit protocols, and addresses security challenges in cloud computing and biometric authentication systems. Notable contributions include operational audit frameworks and corporate forensics governance models. His publication trend (2009-2014) reveals a strategic shift toward interdisciplinary solutions combining information security standards with financial risk management. This evolution demonstrates increasing focus on automated forensic approaches, e-government security models, and cloud computing SLA evaluations within financial contexts. Award recognitions include: IMA Certificate of merit for advancing management accounting literature 2009 IMA merit award for Lean Six Sigma audit framework research As a doctoral advisor, Dr. Aghili has successfully guided three PhD candidates through dissertation research on leadership dynamics in Taiwanese hospitality, workers' compensation fraud patterns, and RFID privacy implications in identification systems. His professional certifications—including CISSP, CISA, and CIA—enhance his industry-relevant research approach within the ISSAM Research Cluster. He actively contributes to CUE's ISSAM (Information Systems Security and Assurance Management) Research Cluster, focusing on cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies for financial institutions through collaborative framework development.

Alina Maria DulipoviciView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity / Information Security
• Employee safety behaviors
• Organizational culture favorable to the protection of information assets
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Alina Maria Dulipovici is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at HEC Montréal. She also serves as Deputy Director of Training at the Multidisciplinary Institute for Cybersecurity and Cyberresilience (IMC 2 ) and is a member of the Information Systems Research Group (GReSI). Additionally, she works as an associate researcher at the French-speaking Center for the Computerization of Organizations (CEFRIO). Her educational background includes: M. Sc. (Management) from HEC Montréal PhD in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University Professor Dulipovici's research focuses on cybersecurity and information security, with particular emphasis on employee safety behaviors, organizational culture related to information asset protection, and data protection risk management. Her work also explores knowledge sharing in organizations, ethics and privacy considerations, knowledge management systems, and strategic IT alignment. She employs qualitative research methods to investigate how organizations can better protect their information assets through understanding employee behaviors and organizational culture. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of human behavior and cybersecurity. She examines how values shape knowledge sharing practices and how age affects innovation with IT. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in organizational settings, particularly in the Canadian context where privacy laws like Quebec's Law 25 are shaping organizational practices. Professor Dulipovici actively supervises graduate students, having directed 3 master's theses and 17 supervised project management activities in the past five years. Her students' work covers cybersecurity governance, security posture visualization, privacy-enhancing technologies, conversion funnel development, and various aspects of cybersecurity implementation in organizational contexts. She is currently involved in a major cybersecurity research project called the "Insider Threat Alliance," which received nearly $5.4 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and MITACS. Through the IMC 2 , she collaborates with research teams from Université de Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal on developing the Insider Threat Sentinel tool, which combines proactive access control with reactive malicious behavior detection using AI techniques. Her contribution focuses on the economic and sociotechnical dimensions of insider threat management.

Sebastian SchmidtView profile

Research Fellow

• Epistemology
• Metaethics
• Philosophy of Mind
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Sebastian Schmidt is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Zurich's Department of Philosophy (Faculty of Philosophy) and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg's African Center for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS). Holding a doctorate summa cum laude from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, he specializes in epistemology and metaethics with cross-disciplinary expertise spanning philosophy of mind, metaphilosophy, Wittgenstein's late work, and ancient philosophy. His educational background includes: Doctorate in Philosophy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2015-2020) Master of Arts in Philosophy, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2013-2015) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and German Studies, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2011-2014) Dr. Schmidt's research interrogates the intersection of epistemic and moral responsibility, with seminal contributions to understanding epistemic blame, doxastic dilemmas, and mental agency. His work uniquely bridges analytic epistemology with Wittgensteinian insights and ancient philosophical traditions, examining how normative constraints govern belief formation in both individual and social contexts. Recent projects critically engage with applied epistemic phenomena including genocide denial, vaccine refusal, and climate change discourse. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a methodological evolution from pure epistemology toward socially embedded normative frameworks. While maintaining rigorous focus on foundational questions of rationality and evidence, his scholarship increasingly addresses structural epistemic injustices and collective responsibility, demonstrating how theoretical epistemology informs urgent contemporary crises through interdisciplinary lenses. Dr. Schmidt has secured competitive research funding including an SNF Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (2022-2023) supporting collaborative work at the University of Southern California and University of Glasgow, alongside prior support from the German National Academic Foundation. His teaching portfolio includes advanced epistemology courses at the University of Zurich. He actively contributes to two major research collectives: the Zurich Epistemology Group on Rationality (ZEGRa) at UZH and the African Center for Epistemology and Philosophy of Science (ACEPS), facilitating transnational dialogue between European and African epistemological traditions.

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Marc Hanheide is a Professor of Intelligent Robotics and Interactive Systems at the University of Lincoln 's School of Computer Science. With a career spanning EU projects like VAMPIRE, COGNIRON, CogX, and STRANDS, his work focuses on long-term robotic behavior, human-robot spatial interaction, and cognitive system architectures. He has secured over 12 major grants from organizations including EPSRC, BBSRC, and the European Commission. Key Research Areas : Autonomous robotics, HRI, AI, cognitive systems, agricultural robotics Current Projects : STRANDS (long-term behavior), AgriFoRwArdS (robotics training), NCNR (nuclear robotics) Major Contributions : Human-aware navigation modules, topology optimization for robot fleets, causal analysis frameworks Scientific Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his numerous EPSRC grants and leadership in multi-institutional projects highlight his impact. He has over 172 publications and collaborates with institutions like CoR-Lab and CITEC.

Brent LagesseView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
• Pervasive Computing
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Brent Lagesse is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington - Bothell , affiliated with the Division of Computing & Software Systems under the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics . His research focuses on security in emerging environments , particularly secure machine learning and privacy in sensor-rich systems . Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington (2009) Research Interests include: Detecting and locating hidden webcams Scalable AI/ML defense mechanisms Privacy-preserving video sharing AI systems for air quality prediction Automated yeast cell analysis CRISPR/CAS9 guide-donor libraries Article Trends : Recent publications emphasize secure machine learning for smart city applications, privacy-preserving technologies , and resource-constrained security in crowdsensing environments . Collaborative work spans cybersecurity education , environmental monitoring , and context-aware systems . Scientific Awards : Cybersecurity Fulbright Scholar (University of Cambridge, 2018) Johann-von-Spix International Guest Professorship (University of Bamberg, 2019-20) Advising & Grants : Advises current research students Neil Prakasam and Nicholas Handaja NSA grant ($96k) for GenCyber curriculum development (2022) NSF grant ($300k) for AI-enhanced cybersecurity workforce studies (2021) T-Mobile grants for ML security metrics and dataset anonymization (2020-2022) Laboratory : Leads the Security of Emerging Environments (SEE) Lab , developing practical and theoretical frameworks for smart city security and privacy-preserving technologies .

Olaf KöllerView profile

Professor

• Educational Psychology
• Empirical Educational Research
• Educational Science
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Prof. Dr. Olaf Köller is the Executive Scientific Director of the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel and Professor of Empirical Educational Research at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel. He leads the Department of Educational Science and Educational Psychology at IPN, where he has been a central figure since 2009. His work bridges institutional research leadership with academic scholarship in education and psychology. His research interests focus on individual development processes in school contexts , diagnosis of school skills , methodological challenges in large-scale assessments , and the evaluation of teaching and school development programs . He is deeply engaged in education monitoring and empirical research design. His current projects include the Leibniz Lab Pandemic Preparedness, KISS-Pro (AI in speech and writing for language learning), and LePAS (visitor research in museums), reflecting a strong commitment to applying educational research to real-world challenges. The recent publications highlight a trend toward understanding long-term educational impacts, student psychological functioning, and the societal role of schools during crises. His work spans cognitive, emotional, and systemic dimensions of learning, with increasing attention to AI and pandemic resilience in education. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Prof. Köller has supervised various research groups and projects, though specific advisees are not listed. He has been involved in major national and institutional grants through the IPN and Leibniz Association. His leadership roles indicate extensive experience in securing and managing research funding, particularly in large-scale educational assessment and policy-oriented research. He is a key member of research teams at the IPN, particularly within the Department of Educational Science and Educational Psychology. His work is integrated into broader research lines including subject-specific learning , teacher professional competence , science communication , and methodological research with machine learning . These teams work on interdisciplinary projects that combine psychology, education, and data science.

• Political Sociology
• European Integration
• Migration Policy
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Sara Casella-Colombeau is a Lecturer (Maîtresse de conférences) at Université Grenoble-Alpes , affiliated with the ILCEA4 laboratory. Her research focuses on the sociology of public action, European integration, and migration policy implementation, particularly regarding border control, immigration surveillance, and the interplay between national and EU-level governance. She teaches courses on political and legal environments, international relations, and geopolitics of conflicts at the undergraduate and graduate levels. PhD in Political Science from Sciences Po Paris (2007-2013), with a dissertation on French border police practices post-Schengen. Postdoctoral research at University of Edinburgh (2016-2018), Institut Convergences Migrations (2018-2021), and other institutions. Her publications examine comparative migration governance frameworks (France, Germany, UK), the evolution of border policing under Schengen, and the sociological dimensions of EU migration control. She co-edits critical atlases on migration and contributes to debates on regularization policies, Frontex, and the social consequences of bordering practices. Current responsibilities include co-leading the Migrations, Frontières, and International Relations research axis at ILCEA4 and the Graduate School EU Values at Université Grenoble-Alpes. Key article trends include: the institutionalization of irregular migration control, the recalibration of EU border regimes during crises (e.g., 2011, 2015), the technical and political rationality behind regularization policies, and the sociological construction of migrant populations as targets of state surveillance. Her work bridges political science, sociology, and comparative policy analysis, emphasizing empirical case studies and historical institutionalism.

Li LiView profile

Professor

• Mobile Software Engineering
• Intelligent Software Engineering
• Software Security
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Li Li is a Professor of Software Engineering at Beihang University , China. Previously, he served as an ARC DECRA Fellow and Senior Lecturer at Monash University , leading the SMart software Analysis and Trustworthy computing (SMAT) research lab at the Department of Software Systems and Cybersecurity. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from the University of Luxembourg (2016), supervised by IEEE Fellow Prof. Yves Le Traon and Dr. Jacques Klein. Research Interests Li's research focuses on Mobile Software Engineering (Mobile Security, Quality Assurance) and Intelligent Software Engineering (SE4AI, AI4SE). He applies static code analysis , dynamic program testing , and machine/deep learning to enhance software security and reliability. Key areas include Android API evolution, automated patch validation, and multi-language code analysis frameworks like Scalpel for Python. Scientific Recognition ARC DECRA Fellowship Rising SE Research Star Top-5 Most Impactful Early Career SE Researchers (2020, 2017) 5 Best/Distinguished Paper Awards across PLDI, WWW, ASE, MSR, and SANER Academic Contributions He has contributed to foundational Android analysis tools (e.g., AndroZoo++, DroidRA) and developed scalable systems for distributed program analysis (Seads). His work appears in top venues like ICSE, ESEC/FSE, ASE, ISSTA, POPL, and TSE.

Vladimir FilkovView profile

Professor

• Open Source Software Sustainability
• Artificial Intelligence in Health
• Empirical Software Engineering
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Vladimir Filkov is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Davis, College of Engineering. He leads two research labs: the DECAL Lab and the AI for Health Lab. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and service, with a focus on open-source software sustainability, AI in healthcare, and data science. He has held leadership roles such as General Chair of ASE 2024 and inaugural Director of Translational Data Science at UCD DataLab. Professor, Department of Computer Science, UC Davis Director, DECAL Lab Director, AI for Health Lab General Chair, ASE 2024 Director of Translational Data Science, UCD DataLab (2020–2024) His research centers on the sustainability of open-source software, using socio-technical and governance data to forecast project success and evolution. He also investigates AI applications in health, particularly multimodal models for atrial fibrillation and NLP in medicine. His work bridges empirical software engineering, data science, and healthcare informatics, with strong community engagement through forums and podcasts. He has led major NSF, Google, and Sloan Foundation-funded projects on OSS sustainability and UC-wide OSPO initiatives. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in empirical software engineering, particularly around open-source governance, lifecycle analysis, and sustainability forecasting. There is also a growing emphasis on health-related AI, including multimodal models for cardiac conditions and natural language processing in clinical settings. The work combines data-driven modeling with real-world impact in both software ecosystems and healthcare. ACM Distinguished Member ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award Vladimir Filkov has successfully secured competitive grants from the NSF (GCR, Phase I and II), Google, and the Sloan Foundation. He advises PhD students including Likang Yin, Raiyan Jahangir, and postdoc Stefan Stanciulescu. His mentoring spans topics in software engineering, AI, and computational biology. He has organized major research forums and collaborative initiatives across the UC system. He leads the DECAL Lab and the AI for Health Lab at UC Davis, fostering interdisciplinary research in software sustainability and healthcare AI. These labs support graduate students, postdocs, and collaborative projects with national and international partners.

• Epidemiology
• HIV
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Lei Zhang is a Professor (Research) and Head of the Artificial Intelligence and Modelling in Epidemiology Program at the School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, Australia. He holds adjunct roles at institutions like Tsinghua University and is a consultant to the WHO Western Pacific Region. His expertise spans HIV/STI epidemiology, mathematical modelling, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Education: Bachelor of Advanced Science in Mathematics (University of Sydney, 2001) Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (University of Sydney, 2003) PhD in Medicine (UNSW, 2006) Master of Public Health (Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, 2009) Research Interests: Prof. Zhang focuses on cross-disciplinary research in HIV/STI epidemiology, AI applications for disease modeling and diagnostics, health economics, and global health policy. His work integrates mathematical models with clinical data to optimize interventions and inform policy. Key Projects: HOPE: Optimizing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in East Asia WHO Collaborations: Supporting global STI programs and policy development China-Australia Joint Research Center for Infectious Diseases Awards: 2021 ASRHA Innovation Award for HIV/STI research contributions Advising & Grants: Supervised 21 students (6 PhD, 15 MSc) and currently co-supervises 24 students (11 PhD, 13 MSc). Leader of 5+ major research grants, including NHMRC-funded projects on STI control and diabetes research. Labs/Teams: Leads the AI & Modelling in Epidemiology Program and collaborates with global networks like UNAIDS, the World Bank, and ministries of health across the Western Pacific region.

Yiguo XueView profile

Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Tunnel Engineering
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Yiguo Xue is a Professor and PhD Tutor at the Geotechnical and Structural Engineering Center, School of Civil Engineering, Shandong University. He has contributed extensively to tunnel engineering, subsea infrastructure, and slope stability analysis through advanced prediction models and numerical simulations. Research Interests: New tunnel geological condition prediction technologies Subsea tunnel and underground energy storage systems High slope stability evaluation Engineering exploration methods His recent work focuses on tunnel safety, subsea structural mechanics, and AI-driven hazard prediction models. Publications highlight his expertise in rockburst analysis, water inrush risk, and excavation optimization using machine learning and numerical frameworks. Scientific Awards: Recipient of China's Top 100 Most Influential Domestic Academic Paper Award (2008 paper on tunnel geological hazard forecasting) He has secured multiple national invention patents for tunnel monitoring devices (e.g., vibration sensors, collapse prediction systems) and developed specialized software for displacement prediction and rock classification.

• Public Health Law
• Health Governance
• Intersectoral Governance
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Marie-Ève Couture-Ménard, Professor at the University of Sherbrooke since 2023, is a leading expert in public health law and governance. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Civil Law from McGill University (2013), an LL.M. from Université de Montréal (2007), and an LL.B. from the same institution (2003). She has held progressive academic ranks at the University of Sherbrooke, from Assistant Professor (2013-2018) to Associate Professor (2018-2023) before becoming Full Professor. Education: PhD (McGill University), LL.M. (Université de Montréal), LL.B. (Université de Montréal) Her research focuses on health governance, public health law, intersectoral governance, transparency/accountability, and municipal health policies. She has extensively published on pandemic response legal frameworks, municipal health powers, food regulation, and tobacco control. Her recent articles analyze governance during public health crises, legal incentive mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks for healthy living. Scientific recognition includes the prestigious Henri Capitant Prize (2015) for best private law thesis, multiple doctoral/masters scholarships (Hydro-Québec, FRQSC), and top 10% master's thesis distinction (2007). She has secured over CAD 3.5 million in research funding, including major grants for sustainable transportation, pandemic governance, and intersectoral health system reforms. Key Grants: Building CapaCITY/É for Sustainable Transportation (CIHR, CAD 3M, 2023-2029) Interdisciplinary Science for the 21st Century (New Frontiers Research Fund, CAD 200k, 2024-2026) Proximity Governance (SSHRC, CAD 174k, 2018-2023) As co-organizer of major health law events (2013-2022), she has shaped academic discourse on pandemic law, municipal health authority, and regulatory frameworks. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on food and natural health products law, legal psychiatry, public health law, and aging law.

Simon PollardView profile

Professor

• Environmental Risk Management
• Carbon and Climate Risk
• Environmental Policy
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Professor Simon Pollard OBE DIC PhD DSc FREng FHEA is a Professor of Environmental Risk Management at Cranfield University's School of Water, Energy and Environment. With over 20 years of service at Cranfield, he has held numerous leadership positions including Pro-Vice Chancellor for the School of Water, Energy and Environment (2014-2021) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor International (2018-2024). He has served on the University's Executive for a decade and chaired key committees including Cranfield's Board for Energy and Environment, Health and Safety Committee, and International Committee. As an environmental engineer, Professor Pollard earned his PhD from Imperial College and his DSc from Cranfield University. His academic journey has positioned him as a leading authority in environmental risk governance, with significant contributions to government guidelines on environmental risk and leadership of risk centers for EPSRC and NERC. Professor Pollard's research focuses on environmental risk governance, preventative risk management, and regulatory design, with recent work exploring risk governance in the international water sector. His scholarship directly addresses the green economy, seeking to reconcile society's concerns about pollution with organizational responsibilities for safe management. His work spans carbon and climate risk, environmental policy, corporate sustainability, waste management, and resource efficiency. His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise across environmental engineering, risk assessment methodologies, water utility management, and sustainable waste practices, consistently bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Professor Pollard has been honored with several prestigious awards including: Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2020 Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Professor Pollard has served in numerous advisory capacities beyond academia, including membership on the Government's Interdepartmental Liaison Group on Risk Assessment, the joint engineering institutions' Hazards Forum, and BBSRC's Beringer Panel. As editor of Science of the Total Environment for 16 years, he has significantly influenced environmental research publication standards. His international engagement includes visiting professorships at the University of South Australia, Jiangsu University, and most recently, the University of Salerno (2024). Professor Pollard has led significant initiatives in responsible internationalization, resetting Cranfield's approach to academic partnerships amid changing geopolitical climates and renewing the university's approach to knowledge diplomacy. His work has directly influenced UUKi's commitment to international postgraduate education.

Yang ZhishuView profile

Professor

• Financial Market Microstructure
• Behavioral Finance
• Banks and Financial Institutions
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Prof. Zhishu Yang is a full-time faculty member at the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, serving as Professor of Finance since 2009. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Tsinghua University (1997-2001) and a Bachelor of Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology (1984-1988). Specializes in Financial Market Microstructure, Behavioral Finance, and Banks and Financial Institutions Has taught courses including Financial Market Microstructure, Securities Analysis, and Investment Maintains active collaborations with international institutions like MIT Sloan and HKUST His research explores Chinese financial markets, government regulation effects, investor behavior, and policy impacts. Publications include studies in Management Science , Journal of Finance , and Review of Financial Studies . Recent master's students have been admitted to top global PhD programs including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale. Contact: Room B312, Lihua Building | yangzhsh@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn