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• Critical Classification Studies
• Library and Archival Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Melissa Adler is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chair in Media Studies and Library and Information Science (Doctoral) at the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS). She holds a prominent role in shaping interdisciplinary research at the intersection of critical classification studies, gender and sexuality studies, and American studies. Her work critiques systemic inequities in library and archival systems, emphasizing repair and justice in knowledge organization. Her research explores how classification systems perpetuate colonialism, racism, and ableism through projects like Useful + Beautiful , funded by SSHRC, which reimagines inclusive knowledge systems. She has published extensively, including her forthcoming book Peculiar Satisfaction: Thomas Jefferson and the Mastery of Subjects (Fordham UP, 2025) and Cruising the Library (2017), which examines LGBTQ+ representation in Library of Congress classifications. Education: Not explicitly stated in text, but inferred through her academic role. Grants: SSHRC Insight Grant (2019). Projects: Collaborations with Journal of Critical Library and Information Studies and Art Libraries Journal . Dr. Adler's pedagogical work integrates critical theory into LIS education, teaching courses like Informing and Unforming Colonial Imaginaries . She advocates for reparative practices in cataloging and has mentored students such as Greg Nightingale.

Sasha ZhouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mental Health
• Mental Health Disparities
• Mixed Methods Research
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Sasha Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She is a Principal Investigator of the Healthy Minds Network, focusing on improving mental health outcomes for emerging adults and college students, particularly high-risk populations. Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to address structural racism and mental health disparities. Ph.D., Health Services Organization and Policy (Sociology Cognate), University of Michigan, 2020 M.P.H., Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan, 2013 M.H.S.A., Health Management and Policy, University of Michigan, 2013 Dr. Zhou’s research prioritizes mixed-methods approaches to identify systemic drivers of mental health inequities. She examines the intersection of structural racism, immigration experiences, and cultural factors in shaping mental health outcomes, with a focus on Asian Pacific Islander, Arab, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Her work also evaluates telehealth modalities and pandemic-related stressors in college mental health services. Recent publications highlight her exploration of racial discrimination's impact on AAPI populations, disparities in help-seeking behavior, and the role of social norms in substance use and mental health comorbidity. She has contributed to understanding pandemic-era mental health trends and structural barriers to care. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant (2022-2024): Critical analysis of structural racism research methods and innovative approaches. Dr. Zhou’s leadership in the Healthy Minds Network bridges academic research and practical interventions to address mental health crises among young people. Her work emphasizes policy reform and community-driven solutions to reduce disparities.

Mehmet DemirbagView profile

Professor

• International Business
• International Strategic Management
• Internationalisation of R&D Activities
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Professor Mehmet Demirbag serves as Deputy Dean of Essex Business School and Professor of International Business at the University of Essex. Previously, he held significant leadership roles including Vice Dean (Internationalisation) and Head of Department of Strategy and Organisation at Strathclyde Business School, and Chair in International Business at the University of Sheffield Management School. His extensive academic career spans over a decade in UK higher education institutions with specialized expertise in international business strategy. Dr. Demirbag completed his Master's degree in Business Analysis at the University of Leicester and earned his PhD at the University of Bradford Management School. His educational background established the foundation for his research focus on international business phenomena, particularly regarding emerging economies and multinational enterprises. His research interests center around internationalisation of R&D activities, offshore R&D, FDI location choice, product and regional diversification strategies of MNEs, multinationals from emerging countries, international mergers and acquisitions, and reverse knowledge transfer by emerging country MNEs. These interconnected research streams examine how firms navigate global markets, particularly focusing on the strategic behavior of emerging market multinationals and their interactions with developed economies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic patterns across international business, strategic management, and human resource management domains. His work demonstrates particular emphasis on emerging market multinationals, cross-border knowledge transfer mechanisms, international strategic decision-making in uncertain environments, and the institutional contexts shaping multinational enterprise behavior. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges theoretical frameworks from international business, strategic management, and organizational studies. Professor Demirbag maintains active editorial roles as consulting editor of the Journal of International Management and advisory editor of Eurasian Business Review. He has co-guest edited special issues for numerous prestigious journals including British Journal of Management, Human Resource Management, Journal of World Business, and International Business Review, among others. His editorial contributions span research areas related to emerging market MNEs, MNEs in emerging markets, transitional periphery contexts, and human resource management in uncertain environments. As an educator, Professor Demirbag teaches International Business and International Strategic Management at undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive levels. His supervision portfolio includes doctoral candidates such as Selman Alisan Gemuhluoglu and previously guided Koushik Das Sarma to completion of their PhD in Business Administration. His research has received funding from various sources including the European Commission, and his work on FDI and SMEs has contributed to REF impact cases at both the University of Bradford and the University of Sheffield.

• economic development
• political change
• political Islam
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Azzedine Layachi serves as Professor of Government and Politics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at St. John's University, with active leadership roles on the Executive Board of the American Institute of Maghribi Studies (AIMS) and the Advisory Board of the Maghreb Center (Washington, D.C.). Previously, he held presidencies at both the Northeastern Political Science Association and the New York State Political Science Association. His educational background includes: Bachelor’s Degree from Institut des Etudes Politiques, University of Algiers Master’s Degree in International Affairs, New York University Ph.D. in International Affairs, New York University Layachi’s research centers on North African and Middle Eastern political dynamics, with emphasis on economic development, political Islam, ethnic politics, and democratization processes. His work critically examines state-society relations in Algeria and Morocco, analyzing how colonial legacies, Islamist movements, and ethnic identities shape contemporary governance. He bridges academic rigor with policy relevance through frequent contributions to public discourse. His publications since the 1990s reveal a consistent focus on Maghrebi politics, evolving from structural adjustment impacts to post-Arab Spring transitions. Key themes include Islamist movement strategies, Berber ethnic mobilization, electoral politics, and colonial historical trauma. His output spans scholarly journals (e.g., Journal of North African Studies ), edited volumes, and op-eds in The Daily Star , reflecting dual engagement with academic and policy audiences. Teaching responsibilities encompass core political science subjects and specialized regional courses, including Comparative Politics, Politics of the Middle East/Africa, International Law, and Model United Nations. His curriculum emphasizes real-world applications through courses on developing-world politics, U.S. foreign policy, and nation-state dynamics.

Juan AlonsoView profile

Professor

• Aerospace System Design
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
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Prof. Juan Alonso is the Vance D. and Arlene C. Coffman Professor and James & Anna Marie Spilker Chair in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at Stanford University. He directs the Aerospace Design Laboratory (ADL), focusing on high-fidelity computational methods for aerospace system design. His expertise spans transonic/supersonic/hypersonic aircraft, rotorcraft, and launch vehicles. Alumni include record-holding teams for human-powered watercraft and lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles. Education: PhD (1997) from Princeton University in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering; M.A. (1993) Princeton; B.S. (1991) MIT Aeronautics/Astronautics. Research emphasizes multi-disciplinary optimization, numerical methods, and parallel computing applied to advanced aircraft design, sustainable aviation, and UAS systems. Notable contributions include computational design frameworks like SU2 and SUAVE, and initiatives in curriculum development for engineering education. Recent work focuses on: GPU-accelerated CFD solvers, multi-fidelity surrogate models (e.g., VortexNet), contrail simulation frameworks, and battery degradation modeling for electric aircraft. Active in urban air mobility and high-fidelity trajectory optimization for hypersonic systems. Labs/Teams: Aerospace Design Laboratory (ADL) leading open-source computational tools development. Involved in NASA-funded projects and industry partnerships for advanced propulsion systems.

Lars-Erik CedermanView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• International Relations
• Ethnic Conflict
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Lars-Erik Cederman is a Full Professor in the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where he conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of political science, international relations, and computational social science. His work focuses on the structural and historical drivers of ethnic conflict, nationalism, and state formation across global contexts. His primary research interests include: Political Science International Relations Ethnic Conflict Nationalism Civil War State Formation Computational Social Science Cederman's scholarship demonstrates exceptional methodological innovation, combining large-scale historical datasets like CShapes and Ethnic Power Relations with computational modeling to analyze patterns of violence and state transformation. His recent publications reveal a sustained focus on how historical legacies—particularly colonialism, infrastructure development, and ethnic geography—shape contemporary conflicts, with significant contributions to understanding ethnic cleansing, separatist mobilization, and the geopolitical strategies of nationalist movements from post-Napoleonic Europe to modern Russia. His work bridges theoretical rigor with empirical depth, offering critical insights for conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

Toni WhitedView profile

Professor

• Financial Economics
• Corporate Finance
• Structural Estimation
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Toni Whited is a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan's Department of Economics, within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). She holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and has held prior academic positions at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Rochester, and the Ross School of Business. Her research focuses on corporate finance, structural estimation, and corporate investment. She has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Jensen Prize and Brattle Prize. As editor-in-chief of the Journal of Financial Economics, she actively shapes financial economics discourse. Her work integrates structural econometric methods to analyze corporate finance decisions, monetary policy transmission, and the real effects of financial policies. Notable projects include studies on tax impacts on corporate leverage, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and the role of relative performance evaluation in strategic competition. Whited emphasizes reproducibility in economic research and advocates for rigorous empirical methodologies. Her academic contributions span over three decades, with a strong emphasis on bridging theoretical models and real-world policy implications. She has advised on financial regulatory frameworks and contributed to foundational debates in empirical finance. Whited's current research explores topics such as CBDC effects on banking systems and the interplay between equity market misvaluation and corporate policies.

Bayu JayawardhanaView profile

Professor

• Mechatronics
• Nonlinear Control Systems
• Robotics
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Prof. Bayu Jayawardhana is a Full Professor in Mechatronics and Control of Nonlinear Systems at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads the Jayawardhana Group focusing on opto-mechatronics and advanced nonlinear control theories. His roles include Director of Engineering and Scientific Director of the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen. He holds editorial positions in journals like International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control and European Journal of Control . Education: PhD in Control and Power Group from Imperial College London (2006), M.Eng from Nanyang Technological University (2003), and B.Eng from Institut Teknologi Bandung (2000). Research interests span opto-mechatronics for high-tech systems, nonlinear control, and systems biology. Key projects include digital twins for energy optimization, control of ocean energy systems, and modeling of cryogenic actuators for telescopes. His work integrates AI and model-based methods for high-performance systems. Notable awards include the 2016 FSE Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Ben Feringa Impact Award (2020). He advises on ventures like Ocean Grazer B.V. and Sencilia B.V. Teaching includes graduate courses on nonlinear control, opto-mechatronics, and fitting dynamical models to data. His research labs include the Groningen Centre for Systems and Control and the Data Science and Systems Complexity Center.

Kasia PaprockiView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Ecology
• Development Studies
• Climate Change
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Kasia Paprocki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She directs the MSc in Environment and Development Programme and serves as a Research Associate at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Her work critically examines the intersections of political ecology, development studies, and climate change adaptation in South Asia, particularly Bangladesh. Dr Paprocki holds a PhD and MSc in Development Sociology from Cornell University (USA), alongside a Bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College (USA). Her research is supported by prestigious grants including the National Science Foundation, Fulbright Program, and Social Science Research Council. Her research interests focus on how development interventions and knowledge systems shape communities and landscapes, especially in Bangladesh. She interrogates the colonial, capitalist, and agrarian histories influencing contemporary climate adaptation policies, emphasizing how these processes dispossess rural populations. Key themes include climate justice, urban-agrarian solidarity, and the political economy of environmental transformation. She received the LSE Excellence in Education Prize (2021) for her teaching contributions. Beyond research, she co-organizes the Social Life of Climate Change seminar series and actively engages in both academic and popular media discussions about climate politics.

• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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Nabil Aouf is a Professor of Robotics and Autonomous Systems in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at City, University of London, a position he has held since January 2019. Previously, from 2006 to 2018, he was Professor of Autonomous Systems at Cranfield University’s Defence and Security campus, where he also served as Head of the System and Autonomy Group and Research Lead of the Centre of Electronic Warfare, Information and Cyber. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from McGill University Faculty of Engineering between 1999 and 2002. His research focuses on Robotics, Autonomous Systems, UAV Navigation, Computer Vision, and Fault-Tolerant Control . Key areas include visual odometry, sensor fusion (vision/IMU, RGBD, thermal-visible), robust control for UAVs, fault diagnosis in inertial systems, 3D perception, and autonomous landing. His work integrates theoretical control methods with real-time implementation in aerospace and defense contexts. His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on robust optimization, multispectral vision, and real-time autonomous navigation. Trends indicate a focus on enhancing autonomy under uncertainty—through illumination-invariant stereo matching, L∞ optimization, and robust feature matching—particularly for UAVs operating in challenging environments. Nabil Aouf has collaborated extensively with researchers such as M. Richardson, O. Araar, T. Mouats, and M. Boulekchour across numerous projects in UAV control, sensor fusion, and autonomy. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his leadership roles and sustained publication record in high-impact journals and conferences underscore his academic contributions. He has supervised or collaborated with several advisees including S.H. Almutairi, L. Chermak, I. Vitanov, and D. Nam, contributing to both theoretical developments and practical implementations in autonomous systems. His work has applications in aerospace, defense, planetary exploration, and critical infrastructure inspection.

• Mathematics
• Financial Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
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Prof. Esra Şengelen Sevim is an active faculty member at Istanbul Bilgi University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She currently holds the academic rank of Professor and has been instrumental in shaping academic programs, serving as Head of the Department of Mathematics, Vice Dean of the Faculty, Program Coordinator of Financial Mathematics, and Director of the Graduate Program in Mathematics. PhD in Mathematics, Istanbul Technical University, 2010 MSc in Mathematics, Istanbul Technical University, 1996 Her research interests span Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Applied and Pure Mathematics, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary applications in finance and modeling. Her academic trajectory reflects deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of mathematical sciences. Although no specific publications are listed in the provided text, her sustained involvement in research is evident through international fellowships and visiting positions at institutions such as Indiana University-Purdue University and Fudan University. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Visiting Scholar, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA (2015) Visiting Scholar, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA (2014) Research Fellowship, Fudan University, Shanghai, China (2013) Visiting Scholar, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA (2012) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN, USA (2010-2011) Prof. Sevim has played a significant role in academic leadership and mentorship through her coordination of graduate programs, Erasmus exchange initiatives, and departmental administration. While formal advisees are not listed, her directorship of the Graduate Program in Mathematics suggests active supervision of Master’s and possibly PhD students. She has not received externally funded grants in the provided text, but her international fellowships indicate competitive research support. She is involved in institutional and academic development through her roles as Erasmus Coordinator and program director, contributing to internationalization and curriculum design in mathematical sciences.

• Cellular Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
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Prof. Laura Busse is a Professor at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), leading the Research Group in the Department of Biology II, Division Neurobiology. She holds roles as a Regular Member of MCN, Full Member of GSN, and Deputy Head of the GSN Examination Board. Her research focuses on cellular and systems neuroscience, particularly investigating how contextual information influences visual perception through neural circuits in mice. Key areas include feedback mechanisms, behavioral state effects, and thalamocortical interactions. Her work employs advanced techniques like high-density extracellular recordings and optogenetics to study active behavior in rodents. Current students include Simon Renner, Gregory Born, and others. Recent research highlights include studies on corticothalamic feedback effects, thalamic spatial integration, and the role of pupil dynamics in neural activity. She leads the Vision Circuits Lab (https://visioncircuitslab.org), exploring how sensory inputs and brain states shape visual processing. Her articles reveal trends in understanding thalamocortical communication, adaptive sensory systems, and the biological basis of neural network models. She coordinates the SPP2411 project on cortico-subcortical loops, emphasizing interdisciplinary neuroscience.

Felix MotzoiView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Technologies
• Optimal Control Theory
• Machine Learning
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Prof. Felix Motzoi is an Associate Professor at the University of Cologne and Division Leader & Head of the 'Automatic Optimization, Control and Design' group at the Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI-8) in Jülich. His research focuses on advancing quantum technologies, including superconducting and semiconducting architectures, trapped cold atoms/ions, Rydberg qubits, and long-range entanglement. He leads theoretical efforts in quantum control theory, machine learning applications, hardware co-design, and error mitigation strategies. Key research areas include developing optimal control methodologies (e.g., DRAG, STA), numerical optimization, and dynamics modeling for quantum systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental implementations, emphasizing practical solutions for scalable quantum computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in quantum gate design, error suppression via pulse shaping, and hybrid optimization techniques combining machine learning with physics-driven approaches. His team collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in qubit coherence, entanglement stabilization, and robust quantum processing.

Yuko MunakataView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Executive Functions
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Yuko Munakata is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and Director of the Cognition in Context Lab. She holds affiliations with the Center for Mind and Brain. Her education includes a PhD in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University and dual BS/BA degrees in Symbolic Systems and Psychology from Stanford University. Her research integrates behavioral experiments, computational modeling, neuroimaging (ERP/fMRI), and cross-cultural studies to investigate how thinking varies across developmental stages and environmental/social contexts. Core interests include executive functions, developmental trajectories, cognitive control mechanisms, and interventions to enhance adaptive thinking. Her work highlights the role of cultural habits, social influences, and proactive control in shaping decision-making and self-regulation. Recent work explores the impact of environmental predictability on cognitive control development, the link between procrastination in adults/children, and the efficacy of executive function training programs. She advocates for contextual frameworks in understanding individual differences and educational inequality. Awards: American Psychological Association Boyd McCandless Early Career Award Outstanding Mentor Award (UC Boulder) Fellowships in Association for Psychological Science and APA Grants: NIH funding since 1998, supporting studies on child development and executive functions. Labs: Cognition in Context Lab (UC Davis), Center for Mind and Brain collaborations.

Nicholas CarahView profile

Professor

• Digital Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Algorithmic Culture
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Professor Nicholas Carah is a leading academic at the School of Communication and Arts , The University of Queensland , and serves as Director of the Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies . He is also an Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society . His research focuses on the algorithmic and participatory advertising model of digital media platforms , with a sustained investigation into digital alcohol marketing . His research spans digital media, algorithmic culture, and affective capitalism , examining how platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook shape promotional practices and user behavior. He has led major ARC-funded projects and co-edited works such as Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media (2018) and Conflict in My Outlook (2022). As Deputy Chair of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education , he contributes to policy development on unhealthy product marketing. His recent publications highlight trends in social media advertising, algorithmic transparency, and health-risk marketing . Supervision roles include Principal Advisor for PhD projects on topics like digital labor, FemTech, and augmented reality , and Associate Advisor for cross-cultural studies in media and communication. He advocates for citizen science approaches to monitor digital marketing and its societal impacts.