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• Operations Research
• Public Transport Systems
• Digital Transformation
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Leif Sörensen is a researcher at the University of Hildesheim , affiliated with the Institute of Business Administration and Business Informatics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Computer Science . His work focuses on operations research and digital transformation in public transport systems, particularly examining flexible transport models, agent-based simulations, and geoinformation system integration. Core Affiliations Researcher (since 2023) - HAWK Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst, Holzminden Doctoral Researcher - Institute of Business Administration and Business Informatics, University of Hildesheim Former Student Assistant - TU Dresden and Max Planck Institute for Self-Organization Research Focus: Sörensen's research bridges transport policy , agent-based modeling , and data analytics . He investigates how digital transformation can enhance rural mobility through flexible public transport systems , with emphasis on contractual incentives for drivers and stochastic behavior prediction . His work spans both developed and developing economies , particularly analyzing informal transit systems in South Africa. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on operations research in transport contexts, with 7/9 publications involving agent-based simulations and DRT (Demand-Responsive Transport) . Keywords cluster around urban mobility , digital transformation , and transport resilience , while sub-fields reveal expertise in dynamic routing algorithms , passenger acceptance metrics , and GIS-integrated transport planning . Key Projects Co-author on European Commission-funded transport safety modeling Participant in Smart Hybrid research initiative (44 co-publications) Contributor to International Transportation Economics Association conferences Academic Background: Holds degrees in International Economics (University of Göttingen) and International Business and Development (University of Bayreuth). Completed internships at UNECE Geneva and KfW Entwicklungsbank Pretoria , with fieldwork in South Africa and Japan .

• Educational Technology
• Smart Learning Environments
• Digital Entrepreneurship
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Pedro Antonio Garcia Tudela is a researcher at Universidad de Murcia specializing in Educational Technology, with a focus on Smart Learning Environments and Digital Entrepreneurship. He completed his PhD in 2023 with a thesis on intelligent learning environments supervised by Dr. María Paz Prendes Espinosa and Dr. Isabel María Solano Fernández. His educational background centers on advanced educational technology studies at Universidad de Murcia, culminating in his 2023 doctoral dissertation that established foundational frameworks for smart learning environments. This research positioned him at the forefront of educational innovation in Spanish-speaking contexts. Garcia Tudela's research explores the intersection of digital tools and pedagogical innovation, with emphasis on gamification, computational thinking development through Arduino, and digital entrepreneurship education. His work addresses critical gaps in teacher training for future classrooms and develops practical models like EmDigital for fostering entrepreneurial competencies in digital contexts. He investigates how educational escape rooms, flipped learning, and gender-inclusive technology integration transform learning experiences across K-12 and higher education. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical applications of educational technology: 40% focus on digital entrepreneurship frameworks, 30% on smart learning environment design, and 30% on gamification and computational thinking implementation. His research increasingly addresses cross-cultural applications, with comparative studies of future classrooms in Spain and Portugal. As an active thesis supervisor within the Educational Technology research group, Garcia Tudela mentors students in developing innovative educational methodologies. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia connections through practical frameworks for professional development and employability. The Educational Technology research group serves as his primary collaborative environment, driving projects that translate theoretical models into classroom applications while addressing contemporary challenges in digital education transformation.

Maximilian SchreieckView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital platform ecosystems
• Platform governance
• Digital platforms for social causes
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Maximilian Schreieck is an Associate Professor for Information Systems at the Department of Information Systems, Production and Logistics Management, University of Innsbruck. He earned his PhD at Technical University of Munich (2020) and completed habilitation at University of Innsbruck (2025). Previously a DFG Walter Benjamin Fellow at Wharton School (2021-2022). Education: PhD in Information Systems, Technical University of Munich (2020) Habilitation in Information Systems, University of Innsbruck (2025) His research focuses on digital platform ecosystems, platform governance, digital platforms for social causes, and digital transformation of established companies. He has published extensively in top journals like MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Journal, and Electronic Markets. Recent publications address generative AI ecosystems, EU digital regulation impacts, cloud platform adoption, and multi-platform strategies. His work combines technical platform analysis with organizational and regulatory implications. Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award, AIS SIG Grounded Theory Methodology (2021) Paper of the Year Award, AIS SIG Electronic Markets (2020) His research has practical applications in automotive, banking, and refugee integration platforms, with collaborations at SAP, BMW, and EU policy contexts. Teaching activities include master's theses supervision and courses on digital platform management.

Moe MojtahediView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Construction Management
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Operations Research
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Dr Moe Mojtahedi is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales (UNSW). He earned his PhD in 2014 from the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional Engineer (PEng) accredited by Engineers Australia, Dr Mojtahedi bridges academic research with practical application in construction management and disaster risk reduction. PhD (University of Sydney, 2014) MEngSc (University of New South Wales) B.E. (Industrial), Professional Engineer (Australia) His research focuses on the intersection of construction management , urban resilience , and disaster risk reduction , particularly examining: Climate change adaptation in infrastructure Post-disaster recovery frameworks Lean construction methodologies Decision support systems for risk management Evacuation planning optimization Resilient hospital infrastructure Recent publications analyze trends in disaster science using computational modeling, prefabricated construction for industrial buildings, and AI/ML applications in aged care facility evacuation. His 2025 ChemistryOpen article explores sustainable reaction media for chemoselective processes, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach. Scientific recognition includes: Research Excellence Awards (Engineers Australia, 2012 & 2013) Best Conference Paper (ICES, Salford, 2017) Elsevier Outstanding Contribution Award (International Journal of Project Management, 2017) Learning and Teaching Excellence (UNSW, 2017) As a supervisor, he guides 7 PhD candidates and has mentored 4 graduates, including Mahmoud Ershadi (project management office effectiveness) and Kamyar Kabirifar (construction waste management). He contributes to policy discussions on aligning National Construction Code with UN Sendai Framework and advocates for disaster science integration in built environment practices. His media contributions examine hospital flood risks and climate change adaptation in Australia.

• Business Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Software Engineering
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Professor Farookh Hussain is a distinguished academic at the School of Computer Science , University of Technology Sydney , specializing in Artificial Intelligence , Cloud Computing , and Software Engineering . His research spans diverse sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Affiliated with the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII) , he leads impactful work in business intelligence and carbon credit systems. Key research areas: AI applications, blockchain for provenance, carbon credit analytics Active in Masters/PhD supervision and cloud computing education Research Highlights : Developed KACINO framework for carbon dynamics modeling Created hybrid cybersecurity frameworks for supply chain risk management Advanced chatbot dialogue breakdown solutions through systematic reviews Proposed hypercomplex knowledge graph recommenders Published extensively on carbon credit price prediction and blockchain storage methods Contributions to water demand forecasting and collaborative robotics adoption Grant Activities : Secured funding from Hampton Capital Asset Management , Innovation Connections , and Science and Industry Endowment Fund Projects include LLM-driven text-to-SQL conversion , blockchain for melanoma data , and AI for storm water management

Paul BrindleyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Representations of Landscape
• GIS Mapping
• Health Inequality
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Dr. Paul Brindley is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Landscape , University of Sheffield, specializing in geospatial analysis of human-landscape interactions. His work combines GIS, statistics, and digital data to address urban greenspace equity, rural-urban classification, and health-environment linkages. Senior Lecturer in GIS and Spatial Analysis Key researcher in the NERC-funded Improving Wellbeing through Urban Nature (IWUN) project Co-author of official Rural-Urban Classification for England and Wales Research focuses on: Urban Greenspace Accessibility using GPS and social media data Health Inequality Mapping through epidemiological GIS studies Vague Geographic Objects modeling of subjective spatial boundaries Computational Neighborhood Mapping via web data mining Project leadership includes: 2016-2019: IWUN Work Package 1 (Sheffield health-green space analysis) 2013-2014: Rural-Urban Classification updates for 2011 Census 2015: Real-Time Bus Data Mapping system development Teaching modules: LSC119: The Changing Landscape LSC336: Landscape Planning Toolkits LSC5020: Rural Landscape Planning GIS Workshops Professional contributions: Co-developer of Crime Map Analyst toolkit for non-GIS experts Joint Director of Learning and Teaching Links Member of Creative Spatial Practices initiative

Dave BennettView profile

Professor

• Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
• Environmental Decision-Making
• Human-Environment Interactions
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Dave Bennett is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Iowa, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His work bridges geographic information science, environmental policy, and complex systems theory, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate students, offering courses in GIS, field methods, and environmental applications. Research Interests: His research lies at the intersection of technology, policy, and science, focusing on geographic information science (GIScience) and environmental decision-making. He is particularly interested in human-environment interactions and how complex, nonlinear responses emerge from system interactions. Much of his work is framed within complexity theory and employs agent-based modeling, evolutionary algorithms, and cyberinfrastructure to study land use change, watershed management, and disaster response. Publication Trends: His most recent publications (2010–2016) demonstrate a consistent focus on agent-based modeling, parallel computing, land use dynamics, and socio-environmental systems. These works often integrate high-performance computing and service-oriented architectures to simulate complex spatial processes. Key themes include resilience, opinion diffusion, mobility, and provenance in geosimulation. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dave Bennett has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including current advisees Patrick Bitterman, Haoyi Xiong, Shuang Xu, and James Madden. He has served as principal investigator or senior personnel on multiple major grants from the NSF, USDA, NIH, and NGA, totaling millions of dollars. Key projects include 'People, Water, and Climate,' 'Geoinformatics for Environmental and Energy Modeling and Prediction (GEEMaP),' and 'Understanding Water-Human Dynamics with Intelligent Digital Watersheds.' Labs and Teams: While no specific lab name is mentioned, his research is conducted within multidisciplinary teams and leverages cyberinfrastructure platforms at the University of Iowa. His work often involves collaboration with engineers, ecologists, and social scientists, particularly through NSF-funded interdisciplinary programs.

Jörg Rainer NoennigView profile

Professor

• Digital City Science
• Urban Systems
• Knowledge Architecture
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Rainer Noennig is Professor of Digital City Science at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) and Head of the WISSENSARCHITEKTUR Laboratory of Knowledge Architecture at TU Dresden. With a background in architecture (Bauhaus Universität Weimar, Waseda University Tokyo), he practiced in Tokyo before transitioning to academia. He has held visiting professorships in Italy, France, Russia, and Japan. His research focuses on digital urban systems , including smart cities, participatory planning, and knowledge architecture. He explores AI applications in urban design, agent-based simulations for mobility, and transdisciplinary frameworks for sustainability. Recent projects include TOSCA (open-source urban tools), SmartFly (eVTOL integration), and MICADO (migrant integration platforms). Publications emphasize data-driven urban methodologies , spanning synthetic data generation, pedestrian modeling, and sustainable infrastructure design. His work integrates materials science (e.g., auxetic structures) with digital twins for resilient cities. Awards include the Grand Prix of the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE). He leads Hamburg’s Digital City Science team and coordinates international collaborations, including Indo-German urban development projects. He directs the WISSENSARCHITEKTUR Laboratory , focusing on knowledge synthesis for urban innovation. Courses taught at HCU include 'Knowledge Architecture', 'Digital City Science', and 'Smart City Technologies'.

Shamik SenguptaView profile

Professor

• Wireless Networking & Mobile Computing
• Unmanned Autonomous Systems
• Cognitive Radio
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Shamik Sengupta is the Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) , where he serves as Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Center . He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida (2007) and a BE in Computer Science from Jadavpur University (2002). IEEE Senior Member Director, UNR Cybersecurity Center NSF CAREER Award Recipient

• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Practice and Education
• Control Engineering
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Professor Ben Horan is the Head of School of Engineering at Deakin University , Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Engineering from Deakin University, with expertise in electrical engineering , control systems , and human-centred computing . As a leading researcher in virtual reality (VR) applications, he focuses on safety training, aged care, and extended reality (XR) systems. PhD in Electrical Engineering (Deakin University) Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Deakin University) Bachelor of Engineering (Deakin University) His research spans VR for electrical safety training , automated vehicle interactions , and XR applications in museums . His work includes grants from the Department of Health, Melbourne Water Corporation, and City of Greater Bendigo. Recent publications analyze 360° video realism, cognitive load in virtual workplaces, and AR for Industry 5.0. Professor Horan supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like autonomous vehicle pedestrian interactions , VR stress mitigation , and industrial XR systems . He has completed supervision of 10+ PhD and Master’s students.

Neetesh SharmaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Infrastructure Resilience
• Socioeconomic Impacts of Natural Hazards
• Uncertainty Quantification
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Neetesh Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department . His work focuses on enhancing community well-being through infrastructure resilience, socioeconomic impacts of natural hazards, and uncertainty quantification. He holds a Ph.D. (2020) and M.S. (2016) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.Tech. (2010) from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India. Research Interests include: Infrastructure Resilience and Post-disaster Recovery Socioeconomic Impacts of Natural Hazards Uncertainty Quantification in Infrastructure Systems Recent publications emphasize risk analysis, functional connectivity modeling, and seismic resilience. His work integrates mathematical frameworks with real-world applications to improve disaster preparedness and recovery strategies. Collaborative participatory approaches and digital twin technologies are key themes in his research. Current opportunities include 2 PhD student openings. Contact via email or visit his Google Scholar profile .

• Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
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Andrea Appolloni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata. His academic career focuses on Management with emphasis on Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Digital Transformation , and Circular Economy . His research explores the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability, particularly through topics like AI in Logistics , Green Procurement , and Policy Optimization . Publications span both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies in China, Italy, and Malaysia, with a strong focus on environmental impact and organizational performance. Recent work includes digital twin applications for human-AI collaboration, blockchain integration in sustainable supply chains, and analyzing barriers to circular economy adoption. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2022) demonstrate a trend toward combining Artificial Intelligence , Operations Management , and Environmental Governance .

Noémie JeanninView profile

Researcher

• Photovoltaic Energy
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Energy Systems
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Noémie Jeannin is a doctoral assistant and PhD student at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Laboratory of Photovoltaics and Thin Films (PV-LAB) within the School of Engineering and the Institute of Microengineering. She is a member of the Energy Doctoral Program (EDOC-EDEY) and serves as the doctoral student representative, contributing to academic governance. Her work is centered on sustainable energy systems, particularly the integration of renewable energy and transportation electrification. Her research focuses on the coupling of photovoltaic (PV) energy production with electric vehicle (EV) charging, using advanced geospatial modeling to quantify energy demand and mobility habits across Europe. She develops methodologies to assess charging flexibility and infrastructure needs, contributing to the European OPENGIS4ET project and the development of the Citiwatts open-source platform for energy transition planning. Her work spans disciplines including energy systems, smart grids, GIS, and sustainable urban mobility. The trends in her publications reveal a strong emphasis on spatial and temporal modeling of energy demand, policy-relevant analysis of electricity tariffs, and innovative solutions for grid integration of distributed energy resources. Her recent articles highlight practical applications in urban energy planning, EV charging behavior, and cost-effective alternatives to grid upgrades. Noémie is actively involved in teaching as an assistant for the course 'Energy Supply Economics and Transition (ENG-410)' and participates in academic service through her representative role. She collaborates with researchers such as A. Pena-Bello, C. Ballif, and N. Wyrsch, and her work is supported by European and institutional research initiatives. She maintains professional profiles on ORCID, Google Scholar, and LinkedIn, and her primary contact is via email at noemie.jeannin@epfl.ch. Her office is located at MC A2 208, EPFL.

Jagath SamarabanduView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Explainable AI
• Machine Learning
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Jagath Samarabandu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo, and a B.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. His academic career spans since joining Western University in 2000, with prior post-doctoral experience at SUNY Buffalo and industry work at Life Imaging Systems Inc. Education: Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, SUNY Buffalo M.S. Electrical Engineering, SUNY Buffalo B.Sc (Eng) Electronics and Telecommunication, University of Moratuwa His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, and Cyber Security , with applications in biomedical imaging, network intrusion detection, and civil infrastructure monitoring. He has supervised numerous graduate students working on topics ranging from chromosome analysis to smart grid security. Recent publications highlight his work in medical AI applications (auditory processing disorder diagnosis), industrial time-series analysis (using contrastive predictive coding), and network security frameworks (INSecS system development). He has contributed to 3D ultrasound segmentation, prostate motion compensation algorithms, and synthetic aperture radar systems. Key projects include NSERC-funded intelligent home monitoring systems for elderly care and low-cost synthetic aperture radar development for search-and-rescue applications.

• Networking and Communications
• Blockchain Technology
• Smart Grids and Energy Systems
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Roberto Rojas-Cessa is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), affiliated with the School of Applied Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on networking, blockchain applications in smart cities, energy systems, wireless communications, and high-performance switching. He has led multiple National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded projects, including initiatives on controlled delivery power grids and next-generation network quality of service. Notably, his work explores blockchain for energy metering, sustainable environmental measures, and smart grid optimization. He is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024). His research interests span network protocols, distributed systems, and IoT applications. Recent projects include AMI-Chain (a blockchain-based power metering system) and studies on indirect free-space optical communications for vehicular networks. He has contributed to advancements in medium access control for crowded networks and energy packet switches for digital microgrids. Rojas-Cessa’s work integrates machine learning for network management and flood impact analysis. He has developed tools for time-lapse analysis of urban data and agent-based models to evaluate electric vehicle adoption. His publications emphasize scalability, security, and efficiency in both traditional and emerging technologies. Grants: Collaborative Research on Power Grids (NSF, 2016–2018), NeTS-NR: Quality of Service Networks (NSF, 2004–2008) Awards: Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024) His lab activities include experimental evaluations of digital microgrids and blockchain implementations for carbon footprint tracking. He actively collaborates on projects addressing emergency communications and resilient energy distribution systems.