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Professor Marios C. Angelides is a full-time faculty member at Brunel University London , serving as Professor of Computing and Divisional Lead within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences . He leads the Creative Computing Research Group under the Institute of Digital Futures and contributes to the Digital Media department at Brunel Design School. BSc (First Class Honours) and PhD in Computing from the London School of Economics (LSE) Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS CITP) His research focuses on Creative Computing , specifically applying Machine Learning , Serious Gaming , and Cognitive Modeling to develop Smart IoT Applications . His work spans autonomous drone fleets for environmental monitoring, cybersecurity middleware for Android systems, wearable technology for lifestyle recommendations, and historical analysis of Alan Turing’s legacy in modern AI. Recent publications highlight trends in deploying Machine Learning for: IoT systems optimization Autonomous aerial/underwater vehicle coordination Deepfake detection using Turing’s Imitation Game Energy allocation in CubeSats via gaming mechanics Scientific recognition includes being Deputy Editor of The Computer Journal and runner-up for the 2016 Oxford University Press Wilkes Award . He has supervised PhD students in topics like Smart Android Middleware for Cybersecurity and Wearable Recommendation Systems , with active involvement in editorial boards and international conferences.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Creative Computing
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Angelos Mouzakitis serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Crete's School of Social Sciences. His academic career spans multiple Greek institutions including the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki and the University of Patras, alongside international appointments at the Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt in Austria and fellowships at the European University Institute in Florence. His educational background includes: PhD in Sociology from the University of Warwick (2002) MA in Philosophy and Social Theory (with Distinction) from the University of Warwick (1997) Degree in Sociology from Panteion University, Athens, Greece (1996) Mouzakitis specializes in social theory with particular emphasis on social ontology, social change, and the constitution of the 'subject.' His research deeply engages with phenomenology and hermeneutics as approaches to understanding social sciences epistemology, with significant contributions to Castoriadis scholarship. His work explores how historical consciousness shapes social institutions and examines the philosophical foundations of social autonomy. He has developed particular expertise in the works of Heidegger, Gadamer, and Ricoeur, analyzing their relevance for contemporary social theory. His recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with political imaginaries, the concept of progress in modernity, and the philosophical underpinnings of social autonomy. Working across multiple languages (Greek, English, French, German, and Italian), his scholarship bridges continental philosophy with sociological theory, particularly examining how historical consciousness shapes social institutions. His work consistently explores the tension between tradition and innovation in social thought, with special attention to how philosophical concepts illuminate contemporary social challenges. Associate Editor, Frontiers in Sociology, Section Sociological Theory Member of the Editorial Review Board of the "Social Imaginaries" series by Rowman & Littlefield Member of the Hellenic Sociological Association Member of the European Sociological Association Member of the Scientific Committee of CERAP (Centre d'étude et de recherche appliqué en Psychopédagogie perceptive) As an educator, Mouzakitis has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to sociological theory curricula across multiple institutions. His international academic experience, including his prestigious Jean Monnet Fellowship, has informed his comparative approach to sociological inquiry. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, with courses on social theory, philosophy of social sciences, and specialized topics related to his research interests in phenomenology and hermeneutics.

• Social Theory
• Social Ontology
• Social Change
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Lorraine van Blerk is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Dundee's School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law. She serves as Chair of Human Geography and leads the Research Centre for Transformative Change: Educational & Life Transitions (TCELT) in Education and Society. Her work focuses on street children/youth, refugees, and global inequalities. Academy of Social Sciences Fellow (2021) Stephen Fry Awards - Public Engagement Project of the Year (2017) Market Research Society President’s Medal (2015) Research interests include: Street youth resilience mapping Intergenerational partnerships Transitions to adulthood in crises Policy development for marginalized groups Coastal socio-ecological systems Cultural geographies of homelessness Recent publications address global street youth resilience frameworks (2REST project) and cinema's role for Harare street youth. Key collaborations include universities in Pretoria, Cape Town, Makerere, and Ryerson University. Scientific contributions recognized through: 6 major research prizes 16 funded projects 149+ research outputs International visiting appointments (Toronto Metropolitan University, National University of Singapore)

• Human Geography
• Street Children and Youth
• Global Social Justice
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Dr. Daniel Read is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Sport Business , Loughborough University London. His interdisciplinary research addresses critical integrity issues in sport through qualitative and quantitative methodologies, focusing on athlete welfare, governance, sponsorship, fan behavior, and digital media. PhD in Sport Business (Loughborough University London) MRes in Psychology BSc in Sports Science and Physiology Dan's current projects examine: Athlete welfare (care-seeking behavior, medicine misuse, education) Commercial innovation vs. sporting tradition Digital divide impacts on sport access 21st-century sport governance He collaborates with organizations such as the World Anti-Doping Agency , FIFA , World Rugby , and the Professional Footballers’ Association . His teaching expertise spans research methods, data analytics, sport integrity, and digital media, alongside PhD supervision.

• Sport Business
• Sport Integrity
• Athlete Welfare
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Katherine Swancutt is Reader in Social Anthropology at King's College London, where she serves as Director of the Religious and Ethnic Diversity in China and Asia Research Unit (REDCARU) and Project Lead for the ERC Synergy Grant 'Cosmological Visionaries: Shamans, Scientists, and Climate Change at the Ethnic Borderlands of China and Russia' (2020-2026). She has conducted anthropological fieldwork for over two decades across Asia, focusing on Southwest China (among the Nuosu), Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Buryat regions of Russia. Her research centers on the anthropology of religion, with particular emphasis on shamanism, animism, dreams, and the relationship between cosmology and the environment. Her fieldwork explores how religious innovations are used to manage conflict and shape everyday life among diverse ethnic communities. She has established herself as a leading scholar in indigenous knowledge systems and their relevance to contemporary environmental challenges. Dr. Swancutt's extensive publication record reveals consistent thematic focus on ritual practices, divination systems, and cosmological frameworks, particularly among the Nuosu people of Southwest China. Her recent work examines how spiritual practices intersect with environmental change, social renewal, and cultural memory, bridging anthropology, religious studies, and environmental humanities to create innovative frameworks for understanding indigenous cosmologies in the context of climate change. ERC Synergy Grant 'Cosmological Visionaries' (£6m project connecting shamans, scientists, and rural communities) Author of four major publications including 'Fortune and the Cursed' (2012) and 'Crafting Chinese Memories' (2021) Founder of REDCARU, now an international network with branches in Chinese universities Recipient of significant research funding including ERC Synergy Grant As an educator, Dr. Swancutt teaches anthropology of religion at all levels and supervises PhD students focusing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork among ethnic minorities in China, Mongolia, or Russia. She actively engages with public audiences through exhibitions like 'Vital Signs: Another World is Possible' at the Science Gallery London, which showcases indigenous visions of climate change.

• Anthropology of Religion
• Social Sciences in China
• Shamanism
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Chinmay Kulkarni is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute, where he leads the Expertise@Scale lab. His research integrates large-scale data and automation to transform learning, work, and mentoring systems. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University (recipient of the Arthur P Samuel Award) Previous Affiliations : Microsoft Research, Barcelona Supercomputing Center His research spans: Human-Computer Interaction design for massive collaboration Voice-controlled interfaces and AI tools Future of work in remote/hybrid environments Behavioral economics through tech interventions Creative entrepreneurship support systems Algorithmic feedback in education Recent publications with AI and education focus show strong trends in voice technology, peer feedback mechanisms, and scalable learning platforms. His lab's systems have been used by >100,000 users across 150 countries. Scientific Awards : Arthur P Samuel Award (Stanford thesis award) Advising & Grants : NSF grant recipient US Department of Education funding Office of Naval Research support Departmental fellowship Labs : Directs Expertise@Scale lab developing systems adopted by Coursera and edX. Current research group includes PhD students Yasmine Kotturi, Julia Cambre, Pranav Khadpe and Masters student Sayan Chaudhry.

• Human Computer Interaction
• Large-scale Learning
• Automation
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Dr. Ronita Bardhan is Associate Professor of Sustainable Built Environment at the University of Cambridge , where she leads the Cambridge Sustainable Design Group and serves as Director of Research & Deputy Head of the Department of Architecture . She holds courtesy roles at Cambridge Public Health and the Department of Computer Science and Technology , and is a Fellow at Selwyn College . Education: BArch, MCP, MA, PhD (Urban Engineering) Her research intersects built environment , climate change , and public health , focusing on data-driven strategies for precision prevention of health and energy burdens. She pioneers algorithmic approaches to identify decarbonisation potential in buildings and urban areas, with a particular emphasis on gender-inclusive climate adaptation in the Global South. The 15 most recent articles span topics such as urban cooling with tree canopies , heatwave impacts on social systems , and machine learning applications for building energy efficiency . Her work addresses climate justice , hybrid workspace design , and thermal comfort in low-income housing . Awards: Top 50 Finalist Women in Engineering, UK 2024 Exceptional Woman of Excellence, Women Economic Forum Felicitated by Ministry of Health, Maharashtra, India She advises World Bank and ADB on affordable housing and climate resilience, and chairs the Research Ethics Committee at the Department of Architecture. Her lab, the Sustainable Design Group , develops solutions for health and low-carbon potential in built environments.

• Heat-Health and Built Environment
• Decarbonisation of Built Environment
• Urban Microscale
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Eva Sørensen is a Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde School of Governance, Roskilde University. Her work focuses on political leadership, co-creation, and network governance, with a particular emphasis on democratic quality and institutional development in public administration. Education: PhD in Political Science (1996), MA in Political Science (1989), both from University of Copenhagen. Research interests include: Metagovernance and network governance Citizen co-creation in local governance Robust governance in turbulent times Democratic theory and institutional development Recent article trends explore co-creation for sustainability, hybrid governance models, and the application of robustness theory to public administration challenges. Her collaborative research spans Denmark, Norway, and international contexts. Scientific awards : Best article in American Review of Public Administration (2011) Best Article in Public Administration (1998) Highly Commended paper (2020) Teaching and supervision includes extensive work with PhD students and mid-career master's programs. She leads major research projects like ROBUST (2022-2026) and GOGREEN (2022-2026), and previously directed the Danish National PhD School Polforsk (2008-2012). Labs and teams include the Center for Societal Security and Resilience (SECURE) and the Centre for Democratic Network Governance (CDN). She collaborates globally through networks like ECPR, ASPA, and IRSPM.

• Political leadership in the age of governance
• Policy innovation
• Citizen involvement and co-creation in local governance
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Francisco Javier Murillo Torrecilla is a Professor of Research Methods and Evaluation in Education at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). He serves as Director of multiple educational journals ( REICE , Revista Iberoamericana de Evaluación Educativa , Revista Internacional de Educación para la Justicia Social ) and leads research groups like 'Educational Change for Social Justice' (GICE) and the Ibero-American Research Network on School Change and Effectiveness (RINACE). His work focuses on Education for Social Justice , School Segregation , and Educational Leadership . He holds degrees in Mathematics and Education Sciences, and a PhD in Education Sciences from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. With 5 research sexenios and over 200 publications, his citations exceed 25,000 (h-index: 84) in Google Scholar. He has led 25 competitive research projects, including the 'Network of Excellence' RILME (EDU2017-90606-REDT). Coordinated UNESCO's Latin American Laboratory for Educational Quality Evaluation (LLECE) Former Director of Spain's Centre for Educational Research and Documentation (CIDE) Director of UAM's UNESCO Chair in Education for Social Justice and Institute DEMOSPAZ His research projects on social justice in education include five consecutive Spanish State Program grants (2010-2021) and books like La investigación sobre eficacia escolar (2005). He has consulted for UNESCO, OECD, and governments in Latin America.

• Education for Social Justice
• School Segregation
• Educational Leadership
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Iris Bohnet is the Albert Pratt Professor of Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School and co-director of the Women and Public Policy Program. She serves as faculty director of the social sciences at Harvard Radcliffe Institute and has held significant leadership roles including academic dean of Harvard Kennedy School for six years and faculty chair of the World Economic Forum's executive program for Young Global Leaders for over a decade. Albert Pratt Professor of Business and Government, Harvard Kennedy School Co-Director, Women and Public Policy Program Faculty Director of Social Sciences, Harvard Radcliffe Institute Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General on Gender Equality Acceleration Plan Member, Gender Equality Advisory Council of the G7 Faculty Co-Chair, World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders program Bohnet earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Zurich in 1997 and joined Harvard Kennedy School as an assistant professor in 1998, becoming a full professor in 2006. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, combining insights from economics and psychology to improve decision-making in organizations and society, with particular emphasis on gender equality and cross-cultural perspectives. She pioneered experimental research in the Middle East and developed tools to measure behavior and beliefs across different global contexts. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on embedding fairness into organizational structures rather than relying on individual-level diversity training. Recent work emphasizes data-driven design for workplace equity, behavioral interventions to disrupt bias in hiring and performance evaluations, and creating organizational norms that support gender equality. Her research spans multiple disciplines including economics, psychology, management, and public policy, with practical applications for governments and corporations worldwide. Shortlisted for FT and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award (2016) Financial Times Best Business Book of 2016 Named Most Influential Academics in Government by apolitical Named Most Influential People in Gender Policy by apolitical Recipient of multiple honorary degrees Bohnet advises governments and companies globally, serving on numerous boards including the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva and advisory boards for institutions like the Vienna University of Economics. She directs the Harvard Decision Science Laboratory and has developed evidence-based frameworks that have influenced policy and organizational practices worldwide, particularly through her books 'What Works: Gender Equality by Design' and 'Make Work Fair'.

• Behavioral Economics
• Decision-Making
• Gender Equality
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Prof. Dr. Sabrina Zajak serves as Head of the Consensus & Conflict Department at the Deutsches Zentrum für Integrations- und Migrationsforschung (DeZIM-Institut) and holds an adjunct professorship at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ruhr University Bochum. A founding member of the Institute for Protest and Movement Research (ipb), she also serves on the board of Research Committee 47, 'Social Movements and Social Classes,' of the International Sociology Association. Her academic trajectory includes significant positions at Humboldt University Berlin, the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies Cologne, and the Social Science Center Berlin (WZB). Zajak's research centers on political sociology with dual emphases on consensus and conflict dynamics in plural societies. Her consensus research examines civil society engagement, refugee assistance networks, alliance formation, and everyday solidarity practices, while her conflict research analyzes protest movements, diversity challenges, and discrimination patterns. She has pioneered studies on transnational civil society alliances, particularly examining how social movements navigate national boundaries and build cross-border solidarity. Her recent publications reveal a decisive shift toward analyzing intersectional dynamics of race, migration, and social movements in European contexts. With significant attention to the Black Lives Matter movement's reception in Germany, her work demonstrates how global racial justice movements are adapted to local contexts. Her research increasingly addresses civil society responses to refugee crises, examining both supportive engagement and exclusionary practices, while also investigating structural barriers to diversity in German federal administration and cultural institutions. As a prolific academic leader, Zajak has served as (co-)editor for special journal issues including Development and Change (2017), Industrial Relations (2018), Social Movement Studies (2021), Competition and Change (2020), Moving the Social (2020), and European Cultural and Political Sociology (2022). Her department currently manages over 20 active research projects spanning discrimination experiences in Saxony, diversity in federal administration, Muslim youth association work, and violence protection in refugee accommodations, demonstrating the breadth and policy relevance of her research agenda.

• Political Sociology
• Civil Society Research
• Social Movement Research
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Jule Thober is a Scientific Manager at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ , leading Topic 5 "Landscapes of the Future" in the Helmholtz Program and managing the Integration Platform "Robust Pictures of the Future". She contributes to cross-disciplinary research in Smart Models / Monitoring and Computational Hydrosystems , focusing on agent-based models, sustainable land management, and climate risk analysis. Roles : Scientific Manager (2022–), Postdoc (2017–2021), PhD Student (2013–2016) Projects : Copernicus Contract Ulysses 2, LandYOUs Game Development Research Interests center on socio-environmental systems, integrating agent-based models with ecological economics. Her work explores decision-making under climate uncertainty, land use policy, and resilience of pastoral systems through computational methods. Publication Trends (15 most recent) span ecological complexity, environmental informatics, and computational hydrosystems. Key themes include agent-based land use models , climate risk mitigation , and participatory decision support tools . Collaborations involve UFZ departments, international institutions, and interdisciplinary teams in Germany and abroad. She contributes to Helmholtz POF IV programs and EU-funded initiatives like 4DHydro.

• Environmental Informatics
• Ecological Modelling
• Computational Hydrosystems
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Parfait Martial Eloundou-Enyegue is a Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University and serves as Section Head and President of the Recruitment, Tenure and Promotion Committee at Institut National D'Etudes Démographiques (INED, France). He also holds appointments at Cornell's Brooks School of Public Policy and leads the Cornell Institute of African Studies. His work spans demography, sociology, and development economics with a focus on reconciling micro- and macro-level social change analysis. Education : Doctorate and Master's from Pennsylvania State University; Ingenieur Agroeconomiste from University of Dschang (Cameroon) Research Interests center on demographic transitions, global inequality, education-development linkages, fertility-schooling relationships, and decomposition methods for social change. His work examines how population dynamics affect economic development, poverty, and policy in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent Articles explore demographic dividends, micro-macro integration in sociology, and global child inequality trends. Awards include Pennsylvania State University's Distinguished Alumnus (2020), multiple Comparative International Education Society recognitions, and UN-related policy engagements. Scientific Awards : 2020 Pennsylvania State University Distinguished Alumnus, 2018 Cornell CALS Science & Policy Award, 2008 Marilyn Emmons Williams Undergraduate Research Advising Award Teaching includes courses on social indicators, education inequality, and development empirics. He has consulted for UN, World Bank, and USAID, and led large-scale demographic training initiatives across Francophone Africa.

• Demographic Transitions
• Population and Development
• Global Inequality
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Gregory Michael Peck is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Plant Sciences Major at Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section. His research focuses on sustainable tree-fruit production, particularly in organic apple systems , cider apple germplasm evaluation , and crop-load management through pollen tube growth modeling . Award-winning educator (2021 Cornell Teaching, Advising & Mentoring Award) 2018 Grower Advocate of the Year (American Cider Association) Active in outreach through field days, extension publications, and social media Peck's work spans tree-fruit physiology , soil health , and mechanization of orchard practices . He co-teaches Cornell's popular cider appreciation course with microbiologist Kathy Arnink, combining apple production science with fermentation expertise. His research explores phenolic development , nitrogen management , and yeast interactions in cider production systems. Recent publications highlight collaborations in rootstock effects , compost applications , and fermentation chemistry . Peck's career has included work in California, Washington, New York, and Virginia, with training spanning horticulture, plant physiology, soil science, and agricultural economics.

• Tree fruit production
• Hard cider research
• Organic agriculture
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Thomas Hansen is a Research Professor at the Department of Mental Health within the Norwegian Institute of Public Health . His work focuses on subjective well-being , loneliness , aging , informal caregiving , and active aging , combining quantitative research and systematic reviews to address critical public health challenges. Key research areas: Loneliness trajectories, caregiving impacts, digital interventions for social connection Active in longitudinal studies (e.g., HUNT, SHARE) and cross-sectional analyses Collaborates with institutions in Norway and internationally His recent publications span gerontology , mental health interventions , and social epidemiology , emphasizing population-level well-being and policy recommendations . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Thomas Hansen actively contributes to understanding social determinants of health in aging populations, advocating for evidence-based strategies to improve psychosocial outcomes through interventions targeting loneliness and caregiver support .

• Subjective well-being and loneliness
• Aging and later life
• Active aging
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