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Nick FeamsterView profile

Professor

• Network Performance
• Cybersecurity
• Internet Privacy
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Nick Feamster is the Neubauer Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago and Director of Research at the Data Science Institute. He previously held full professorships at Princeton University and Georgia Tech, directing the Center for Information Technology Policy and the School of Computer Science, respectively. His research focuses on network performance, security, privacy, and equitable internet access, with applications in AI-driven systems, human-computer interaction, and policy. Key roles include leading the Network Operations and Internet Security (NOISE) Lab and co-founding the Internet Equity Initiative. Feamster holds a Ph.D. and S.B./M.Eng. from MIT (Computer Science/Electrical Engineering). Notable recognitions include the ACM Fellowship, Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE), and multiple best-paper awards. His work bridges academia and policy, collaborating with entities like the FCC and City of Chicago. The NOISE Lab develops data-driven systems for network traffic analysis, addressing human behavior insights and security challenges. Recent projects include deploying Netrics for community internet testing and analyzing encrypted DNS protocols. Feamster’s research spans machine learning for network traffic analysis, censorship circumvention (e.g., Infranet), and software-defined networking (SDN). His lab emphasizes real-world impact through open-source tools like NetML and nPrint. Personal interests include marathon running, completing iconic races like Comrades Marathon in South Africa.

Somayeh AsadiView profile

Associate Professor

• Energy Utilization
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Urban Planning
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Somayeh Asadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University . Her research integrates sustainable building design, renewable energy systems, and infrastructure resilience. Key areas include energy-efficient building envelopes, asphalt material science, and urban electrification planning. She leads projects funded by NSF, including a $1M grant for autism-inclusive AI career pathways. Education & Affiliations: Affiliated with Penn State's Institutes of Energy and the Environment, focusing on Integrated Energy Systems and Equitable Communities. Active in the College of Engineering's interdisciplinary initiatives. Research Highlights: Recent work emphasizes: Optimizing classroom daylighting and energy use across U.S. climate zones Thermal performance of photovoltaic-integrated façade systems Data-driven equity in EV charging infrastructure placement Resilience of food-energy-water systems in changing climates Grants & Recognition: 2023 U.S. Fulbright Scholar awardee. Leads NSF-funded projects on autism career pathways and Arctic climate adaptation. Recent publications address microgrid design, pavement material innovation, and bike-trip-driven urban sustainability transitions. Technical Expertise: Combines engineering principles with data science approaches, including agent-based modeling and probabilistic programming for energy systems. Collaborates internationally on projects in Indonesia and Arctic communities.

Muhsin Caner GökçeView profile

Associate Professor

• Optical Wireless Communication
• Atmospheric Turbulence Effects
• Underwater Turbulence Propagation
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Muhsin Caner Gökçe is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, TED University, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Çankaya University and an MS from Ankara University. His research focuses on optical wireless communication systems, particularly in turbulent atmospheric, biological tissue, and underwater environments. Dr. Gökçe has taught courses such as Digital Logic Design, Optical Communications, and Senior Projects since 2009, with extensive contributions to free-space optics and turbulence mitigation techniques. Education: Ph.D., Electronics and Communication Engineering, Çankaya University M.S., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ankara University B.Sc., Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Çankaya University (Graduated with High Honor) Research Interests: His work centers on optimizing optical beam propagation in challenging environments, including atmospheric turbulence, biological tissues, and underwater channels. Key areas include adaptive optics compensation, MIMO systems, and modulation techniques like M-ary Pulse Position Modulation (PPM). He explores signal-to-noise ratio improvements and error rate reduction in turbulent conditions. Recent Trends in Publications: Recent works emphasize underwater and marine optical communication systems, tissue turbulence effects on medical imaging, and anisotropic turbulence analysis. He frequently addresses adaptive optics solutions for enhancing beam coupling efficiency and reducing scintillation effects. Awards & Recognition: Teknogirişim Project 2015 for high-data-rate free-space optics TUBITAK Ph.D. Scholarship University scholarships for academic excellence Teaching & Advising: He has instructed courses like EE 222 (Digital Logic Design) and EE 416 (Optical Communications), advising numerous senior projects. His grants include Teknogirişim-funded research on free-space optical systems.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Intercultural Communication
• Cross-Cultural Management
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Benedicte Brøgger is a Professor at the Department of Communication and Culture, BI Norwegian Business School. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of Oslo (2001). Her academic career includes roles as Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago (2007–2009), Associate Dean of the BI-Fudan MBA program in Shanghai (2015–2017), and Research Director at the Work Research Institute (2011–2013). She teaches and supervises students at all academic levels, specializing in cross-cultural management, intercultural communication, and action learning. Brøgger's research focuses on social entrepreneurship, cultural dimensions of business, and tax compliance dynamics. Notable works include the 2021 monograph *Social Enterprise in China* (Routledge), exploring the socio-cultural underpinnings of social innovation in China. Her research examines global-to-local intersections, such as cooperative compliance models in Nordic tax systems and entrepreneurial ecosystems in the Peruvian Andes. Her grants include funding from the Norwegian Research Council and the EU Horizon 2020 program. Key themes in her work include cross-cultural collaboration, organizational change, and the socio-economic impacts of global policies. She has also contributed to policy evaluations in Nigeria and Norway, emphasizing participatory approaches to workplace well-being and immigrant integration. Benedicte Brøgger’s academic contributions bridge anthropology, organizational studies, and policy analysis, with a focus on how cultural frameworks shape economic practices and institutional structures.

Augusto RiverosView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Education Policy
• Spatial Justice
• School-Neighborhood Dynamics
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Augusto Riveros, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies at Western University's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on the spatial configurations of urban education, examining the interplay between schools, neighborhoods, and educational opportunity accessibility. Key projects include analyzing housing characteristics' impact on schooling outcomes and studying portable classroom usage as a marker of austerity in Ontario schools. Research Interests Spatial justice in educational policy Urban education equity School infrastructure and policy disinvestment Neighborhood-school dynamics Critical policy analysis frameworks His work bridges theoretical spatial thinking with practical policy critique, emphasizing how urban development shapes educational access. Recent studies highlight systemic inequities in resource allocation and spatial marginalization. Professional Affiliations Associate Faculty Member, Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism Senior Fellow, Network for Economic and Social Trends (NEST) Faculty Associate, Centre for Urban Policy and Governance Editorial Board Member, Canadian Journal for Educational Administration and Policy Student Supervision Dr. Riveros welcomes motivated PhD and MA students interested in urban education policy, spatial justice, and leadership studies. He emphasizes rigorous methodological approaches in addressing systemic educational challenges. Labs/Teams He contributes to interdisciplinary teams at the Centre for Urban Policy and Governance, focusing on urban education equity and policy innovation.

Wendy TanView profile

Researcher

• Spatial Planning
• Urban Planning
• Transportation
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Dr. Wendy Tan is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer in the Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning department at Wageningen University and Research. She leads the NWO-funded R-LINK project (2016–2021), focusing on incremental urban development and community-linked initiatives to address long-term societal challenges. Her research expertise spans land-use-transport integration, mobility issues, and institutional perspectives in planning across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. She previously served on the Megacities Foundation board (2010–2014) and received the Georges Allaert Prize (2014) for contributions to mobility and spatial planning research. Dr. Tan teaches courses including Mobility and Network Infrastructure, Landscape Engineering, and Urban Space Planning at both BSc and MSc levels. She supervises theses on mobility, transport planning, and citizen participation. Her work emphasizes sustainable urban development, governance frameworks, and cross-national policy comparisons, particularly in megacities like Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur. Key projects include exploring transit-oriented development (TOD) strategies and co-creative planning methodologies. Her recent research highlights include analyzing mobility inequality in Jakarta, assessing climate adaptation in informal settlements, and evaluating digital twins for urban planning. She collaborates with practitioners to bridge theoretical insights with practical governance solutions, focusing on equitable urban transitions and institutional learning mechanisms.

Fatih Safa ErenayView profile

Associate Professor

• Stochastic Modeling and Optimization
• Markov Decision Processes
• Medical Decision Making
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Fatih Safa Erenay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo. His research integrates stochastic modeling, optimization techniques, and healthcare policy analysis. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010), an MSc (2006) and BSc (2004) in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University. Dr. Erenay's research spans three key areas: healthcare decision-making (organ transplantation protocols, cancer screening optimization, and vaccine distribution), stochastic modeling (Markov decision processes, simulation-based optimization), and production systems (multi-criteria scheduling, facility design). His medical research specifically examines chronic disease management through collaborations with Mayo Clinic and Grand River Hospital. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong thematic clusters: healthcare operations (67%), optimization methodology (20%), and energy/process engineering (13%). Primary methodologies include stochastic modeling, simulation-based optimization, and cost-effectiveness analysis applied to medical and industrial systems. Scientific Awards: Best Paper for liver allocation system design INFORMS Pierskalla Award Finalist (2011) 1st Place, INFORMS Service Science Award (2009) IERC Doctoral Colloquium Poster Award (2009) TUBITAK Graduate Scholarship (2005-2006) Research Funding: Secured $347,000 in grants including: NSERC Discovery Grants (2012-2017, 2018-2023) University of Waterloo Start-up Grant (2011) Mayo Clinic Travel Funding (2017-2018) He currently advises 6 PhD and 2 MSc students, with 9 graduates now in academic and industry positions. Directs collaborative projects with: Mayo Clinic (Neurology, Gastroenterology) Grand River Hospital (Infectious Diseases) Ontario Ministry of Health Petroleum/energy sector partners

Luc BoutsenView profile

Lecturer

• Visual Cognition
• Face Perception
• Object Perception
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Luc Boutsen is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Aston University, part of the College of Health and Life Sciences. His research focuses on visual cognition, particularly the neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying face and object perception, attention, and decision-making. He is affiliated with the Cognition & Neuroscience Research Group (CNRG), Research Centre for the Humanities, and Centre for Vision and Hearing Research. Boutsen holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Université P. Mendes France (1998), an M.Sc. in Cognitive Science from the University of Birmingham (1995), and a B.Sc. in Psychology from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (1993). His current research projects include studying facial differences in cognitive neuroscience, category-specificity in object recognition, and tool perception. Methodologically, he employs EEG and ERP techniques to investigate event-related potentials and oscillatory brain activity during cognitive tasks. Teaching responsibilities include directing the MSc Psychology (Conversion) program and teaching courses like PY4520 Research Project in Psychology and PY3508 Perceiving People. Recent publications highlight studies on facial disfigurement effects on attention, covert attention mechanisms, and other-race face processing using ERP analysis. Boutsen actively participates in conferences such as the European Conference on Visual Perception and the Psychonomic Society Annual Meeting, contributing to discussions on visual cognition and perception.

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computer Vision
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Richard Murray is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on visual perception, particularly lightness constancy, and explores how humans and AI models perceive lightness in varied environments such as virtual reality (VR), flat-panel displays, and real-world settings. He investigates the interplay between natural lighting cues, rendering artifacts, and perceptual mechanisms, employing deep learning models and psychophysical experiments. His work bridges computer vision and neuroscience, analyzing mid-level lightness illusions, intrinsic image decomposition, and decision spaces in complex scenes. Murray has developed novel visualization techniques like the 'noise prism' and contributed to VR display calibration methodologies. His research often addresses discrepancies between human perception and computational models, emphasizing the limitations of current AI in replicating human visual constancy. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. His advising activities and student collaborations are not detailed here. Laboratory or team affiliations are not specified, though his work suggests involvement with multidisciplinary teams in vision science and computational modeling.

Cecilia GiustiView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban and Regional Economic Development
• Urban Planning in Developing Countries
• Latin American Urban Studies
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Cecilia Giusti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Texas-Austin, affiliated with the Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center. She holds a B.A. from the Catholic University of Peru (1981), an M.A. from the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, Netherlands (1988), and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas-Austin (2001). Her research focuses on urban and regional economic development, particularly in Latin America and border regions like Texas-Mexico colonias. Key themes include housing policy, environmental health risks (e.g., Chagas disease), informal economies, and disaster preparedness. Education: B.A., Catholic University of Peru (1981) M.A., Institute of Social Studies, The Hague (1988) Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin (2001) Her work examines challenges in low-income communities, including land titling, microbusiness development, and urban interventions in Guatemala City. She explores how market forces and cultural dynamics shape urban spaces, with recent studies on gastronomic displacement and sustainable urban transitions. Collaborations with the Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center emphasize disaster resilience and policy frameworks for vulnerable populations. Publications span topics from colonias' housing crises to regional economic policies, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to urban equity and global development debates.

• Building
• Artificial Intelligence
• Image Processing
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Ozzy Yaguang Tao is a Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) located at the City Campus in Australia. His work bridges multiple disciplines including geomatic engineering, urban planning, and environmental science, with a strong focus on spatial data analysis and geospatial intelligence applications. Institution: RMIT University School: School of Global, Urban and Social Studies Campus: City Campus, Australia Email: yaguang.tao@rmit.edu.au ORCID: 0000-0002-6335-1452 Tao's research interests span Building, Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing, Information Systems, and Geomatic Engineering. His work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, integrating spatial analysis with environmental health, urban planning, and renewable energy applications. His research particularly focuses on applying advanced computational methods to address urban challenges, climate adaptation, and sustainable development. An analysis of Tao's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating spatial reasoning with environmental and health applications. His work frequently employs machine learning techniques, GIS, and remote sensing to address urban challenges, particularly focusing on heat risk assessment, solar energy potential, and urban liveability. The research shows consistent collaboration with colleagues at RMIT's Centre for Urban Research, demonstrating a team-based approach to tackling complex urban environmental issues. Tao has been actively involved in developing tools and frameworks for practical urban applications, including the iHVI toolkit for heat vulnerability assessment and spatial data trust frameworks. His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical applications of spatial reasoning in real-world contexts. As a Research Fellow, Tao has supervised or collaborated with numerous researchers across various projects, particularly in the Centre for Urban Research. His work has received significant attention in the academic community, with several publications accumulating substantial citations, particularly in the areas of heat risk assessment and spatial reasoning. Tao is actively involved with RMIT's Centre for Urban Research, contributing to projects that address urban liveability, heat vulnerability, and sustainable energy planning. His work often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop practical tools and frameworks for urban planning and environmental management.

Wesley PegdenView profile

Professor

• Discrete Mathematics
• Probabilistic Combinatorics
• Combinatorial Game Theory
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Wesley Pegden is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the Mellon College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. His research focuses on Discrete Mathematics, including probabilistic combinatorics, combinatorial game theory, graph theory, and discrete geometry. A central theme of his work is the Abelian sandpile model, where he has explored fractal patterns and connections to Apollonian circle packings. Collaborations with Lionel Levine and Charles Smart have advanced understanding of the sandpile's geometric properties through novel constructions of integer superharmonic functions. His work extends to applications in network science, epidemiological modeling, and statistical sampling biases (e.g., analyzing the Bangladesh mask trial). Notably, he contributed to studies on gerrymandering and congressional districting, including an expert analysis of Pennsylvania's district map. Awards include the Sloan Research Fellowship. Research Highlights: Abelian sandpile fractal geometry, algorithmic local lemma extensions, and random graph dynamics. Key Collaborations: Lionel Levine, Charles Smart, Alan Frieze.

Yuan HsiaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Networks
• Digital Media
• Collective Action
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Yuan Hsiao is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Yale University, specializing in social networks, digital media, and collective action. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and M.S. in Statistics from the University of Washington (2021), and a B.A. in Sociology from National Taiwan University (2010). His research explores how digital media and social networks reshape collective phenomena such as political mobilization, gang behavior, and health outcomes. He emphasizes mixed-methods approaches combining big data, surveys, and historical archives. Key research areas include: Online-offline conflict dynamics among gangs Political mobilization via social media Migration trends using digital and official data Diffusion of radical ideas in historical and contemporary contexts Notable contributions include work on Hong Kong’s anti-extradition movement, gang networks in Chicago, and the Protestant Reformation. His research spans global contexts, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Jordan, and Georgia. Collaborations with international scholars ensure culturally informed analyses.

Sheep DaltonView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Spatial Cognition
• Wayfinding Behavior
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Sheep Dalton (Nick Dalton) is Associate Professor in Computer and Information Sciences at Northumbria University, specializing in human-computer interaction with particular focus on spatial cognition and large-scale interfaces. Education includes: PhD in Engineering Postgraduate Certificates in Online Education and Higher Education Teaching Research examines: Architecture-computing interfaces Wayfinding behavior in built environments Neurodiversity in interaction design Public display systems Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining architecture, psychology and computing, with recent work on isovist network analysis and building data interfaces. Awards and honors: BAFTA Game Beyond Entertainment Award Webby Award Winner (Social Impact category) Creative Circle Gold Awards (2017) Current projects examine body-movement interfaces at standing workstations and diabetes management interfaces. Founding member of NORSC (Northumbria social computing) research group.

Kyung Wook SeoView profile

Associate Professor

• Residential Architecture
• Urban Design
• Environmental Behavior
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Dr Kyung Wook Seo is an Associate Professor and Head of Education at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment at Northumbria University, UK. His expertise spans residential building design, urban morphology, and environmental behavior. He has led international projects such as the National Research Foundation-funded 'Social Housing Design in the Post-Pandemic Era' (2022–25) and contributed to sustainable housing initiatives in Malaysia and Korea. Seo holds editorial roles at the Journal of Housing and Built Environment and Frontiers in Psychology , and was a JSPS Invitational Fellow (2023). His academic journey includes a PhD from UCL Bartlett, and prior roles as Head of Department at Kyonggi University and architect at Daewoo Construction and Wendel-Duchscherer Architects. Education: PhD in Architectural Theory, University College London (2014) Master of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Korea University Research Interests: Focuses on housing form and culture, morphological analysis of buildings/cities, and post-pandemic urban resilience. His work bridges architectural theory with practical design solutions, particularly in modular housing and cultural adaptation. Recent studies investigate spatial perception, urban regeneration stakeholder dynamics, and cognitive dimensions of domestic spaces. Grants & Projects: £148,731: Social Housing Design in the Post-Pandemic Era (NRF Korea) £454,871: Future Dwelling Models for Korean New Towns (KLHC) £133,787: Structure-Infill Housing for Malaysia's Low-Income Populations (British Council) His research outputs span 50+ peer-reviewed articles, with key contributions in Archnet-IJAR and Nexus Network Journal . Awards include the 2021 Academic Excellence Award and 2009 Best Teaching Award.