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Jie LuView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Security
• Program Analysis
• Vulnerability Detection
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Jie Lu is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Computing Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICT, CAS), where he leads research in software security and program analysis. His work focuses on developing advanced program analysis techniques to improve software reliability and security, with applications in cloud systems, distributed environments, and modern web applications. Dr. Lu's research interests include: Software Security: Focusing on vulnerability detection and prevention in open-source software Program Analysis: Specializing in static/dynamic analysis techniques and context-sensitive pointer analysis Cloud Systems: Researching distributed system security, crash-recovery, and concurrency bug detection His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical security solutions for real-world systems. The research spans Kubernetes ecosystems, PHP applications, Linux kernel security, Java web applications, and Windows IPC systems. A notable trend is the development of precise static analysis techniques that balance efficiency with accuracy, addressing the longstanding challenge in program analysis. His work often bridges theoretical advances with practical implementations that have been adopted by industry. Dr. Lu has received several prestigious awards: ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention at CCS 2022 Chinese Academy of Sciences Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation 2021 Chinese Academy of Sciences President's Special Award 2020 ICT New Hundred Stars 2020 Dr. Lu actively mentors students and researchers, recruiting PhD candidates, Master students, and research interns interested in software security and program analysis. His research has been supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, CCF-Huawei Innovation Research Plan, and CCF-Ant Research Fund. The Program Analysis Group (ICT-PAG) at the National Key Laboratory of Processor has successfully identified numerous errors and vulnerabilities in popular open-source applications, with over 200 severe bugs confirmed by the open-source community and assigned more than 100 CVE numbers. His research group, the Program Analysis Group (ICT-PAG), is based in the National Key Laboratory of Processor at ICT, CAS. The group has achieved significant impact through both academic publications in top venues (SOSP, CCS, USENIX Security, NDSS, OOPSLA, ISSTA, FSE, ASE, TSE) and practical applications in leading IT companies and government organizations.

Clinton BarineauView profile

Professor

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Appalachian Geology
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Clinton Barineau, PhD, is a Professor of Geology in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Columbus State University. He joined the university in 2007 and has served as Department Chair (2015-2019). Dr. Barineau earned his BS (1995) and PhD (2009) in Geology from Florida State University. Professor, Columbus State University (2018-present) Associate Professor, Columbus State University (2013-2018) Assistant Professor, Columbus State University (2007-2013) Full-Time Instructor, Valdosta State University (2001-2005) Dr. Barineau's research focuses on the geological evolution of the southeastern United States, particularly the metamorphic hinterland in the southernmost Appalachians of Georgia and Alabama. His primary research areas include: Geologic history of eastern North America, especially the Neoproterozoic to Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the southern Appalachian Mountains Tectonic and geological evolution of modern and ancient orogenic belts Deformation and strain analysis in faults and shear zones Geological processes in impact craters Cretaceous paleogeography of southwestern GA and southeastern AL Earth Science Education His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Appalachian tectonics, strain analysis techniques, and paleodrainage systems. The research shows increasing sophistication in analytical methods while maintaining a strong field-based approach. Current work includes carbon sequestration via mineralization of metabasalts and continued investigation of the Coastal Plain unconformity in Alabama and Georgia. Dr. Barineau has received significant recognition for his work: CSU Educator of the Year Award (2013) CSU Faculty Research and Scholarship Award (2016) CSU College of Letters and Sciences Faculty Fellow of Outstanding Teaching (2013) He has successfully mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students through thesis research and has secured substantial external funding from the National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society, and U.S. Geological Survey. His professional activities include organizing major geological field trips and conference sessions, as well as serving as a grant and journal reviewer for multiple organizations. Dr. Barineau also leads the Mineral Separation Services laboratory at Columbus State University, focusing on improving techniques for extracting zircon from challenging rock types.

Michael Stambolis-RuhstorferView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sociology of Experts
• Science & Knowledge
• Sexuality
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Michael Stambolis-Ruhstorfer is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Université Bordeaux Montaigne and Associate Professor at Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, where he serves as co-director of the Master's program in Gender Studies. A Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France, he holds a PhD in Sociology from UCLA and École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (2015), with research focusing on how political, legal, and scientific institutions shape social change through expert knowledge. His research follows two primary axes: 1) the role of 'experts' in controversial political issues including climate change, abortion, and same-sex marriage; and 2) the influence of cultural and legal contexts on how societies address sexuality and family. His comparative approach examines differences between the United States and Europe, particularly France, revealing how 'expert capital' is context-dependent and shaped by local institutional frameworks rather than universal scientific merit. Stambolis-Ruhstorfer's influential book By the Power Vested in Me: How Experts Shape Same-Sex Marriage Debates (Columbia University Press, 2025) analyzes how decision-makers in the US and France relied on different types of experts during same-sex marriage legalization processes, demonstrating how cultural norms and institutional contexts determine which experts gain authority in democratic debates. His work has been published in journals including American Journal of Cultural Sociology , Social Movement Studies , and Annual Review of Sociology . His research has received significant funding from the National Science Foundation (US), IdEx Bordeaux, Institut Universitaire de France, and the Fulbright Commission. As associate editor of the International Social Science Journal and frequent peer reviewer for major sociology publications, he plays an active role in academic knowledge production. Dissertation Year Fellowship, UCLA (2014) Karpf Peace Prize, UCLA (2012-2013) Chateaubriand Fellowship, Fulbright Commission (2012) European Studies Fellowship, UCLA (2012) Stambolis-Ruhstorfer coordinates multiple academic initiatives including the Gender and Sexualities Research sessions at the Council for European Studies and Sociology of Culture Roundtables at the American Sociological Association. His current project analyzes 'experts' in climate change and abortion debates across the US and France, continuing his examination of how knowledge gains political traction in democratic societies.