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Adrian WellerView profile

Research Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Explainability
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Adrian Weller is a prominent researcher and academic at the University of Cambridge, serving as a Director of Research in Machine Learning within the Department of Engineering. He holds multiple significant leadership roles including Programme Director for Trust and Society at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI), and previously served as Programme Director for AI at The Alan Turing Institute, the UK national institute for data science and AI. His work bridges theoretical machine learning research with practical applications and societal implications of artificial intelligence. Weller's research interests span a broad spectrum of AI and machine learning topics with a particular focus on ensuring beneficial societal outcomes. His work encompasses explainability, fairness, robustness, scalability, privacy, safety, and ethics in AI systems. He has made significant contributions to trustworthy machine learning, including developing frameworks for AI governance, certification, and human-AI collaboration. His research group actively investigates neuro-symbolic approaches, privacy-preserving techniques, and methods for improving the reliability and interpretability of AI systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward addressing the practical challenges of deploying AI systems in real-world contexts, particularly focusing on certification frameworks, governance mechanisms, and human-centered approaches. His work spans theoretical advances in machine learning architectures while maintaining a strong connection to societal impact, with publications appearing in top venues across AI, machine learning, and interdisciplinary applications. Scientific Awards: MBE for services to digital innovation (2022 Queen's Birthday Honours) Turing AI Fellowship for Trustworthy Machine Learning Weller actively supervises a large group of PhD students and postdocs, with current students including Juyeon Heo, Yanzhi Chen, Katie Collins, Isaac Reid, Yichao Liang, Herbie Bradley, and Shoaib Siddiqui. His former students have gone on to positions at leading institutions including Google DeepMind, ETH Zurich, NYU, and MPI-IS Tübingen. He has served on numerous advisory boards including the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, UNESCO's expert group on AI ethics, and the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on AI. His research has been supported through his Turing AI Fellowship and various collaborative projects focused on safe and ethical AI development. Weller leads a vibrant research group focused on trustworthy machine learning, which actively organizes workshops and conferences including ICML 2024 (where he served as Program Chair), multiple workshops on responsible AI, and events through the ELLIS network. His group collaborates extensively across disciplines, working with researchers in computer science, social sciences, law, and policy to address the multifaceted challenges of developing beneficial AI systems.

• Industrial Organization
• Competition Policy
• Antitrust Economics
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Yusupova Guzel Fatehovna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Economics within the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where she has been working since 1998 with 28 years of scientific and teaching experience. She also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Enterprise and Market Analysis, specifically in the Laboratory of Competition and Antimonopoly Policy. Her research interests focus on Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Antitrust Economics, Digital Markets, Market Analysis, and Economics of Network Effects, with particular attention to Russian industrial markets. Her professional expertise stems from her Candidate of Economic Sciences degree (2007) in Economics and Management of the National Economy, with a dissertation on "Boundaries of Russian markets and competition," and her Associate Professor title awarded in 2013. Dr. Yusupova's publication record shows a consistent focus on competition policy and market analysis, with her most recent work examining AI applications in cartel detection, digital platform competition, and the nuances of antitrust enforcement in specialized markets. Her research demonstrates progression from foundational industrial organization topics to increasingly complex digital market challenges. Honorary certificate of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (November 2022) Gratitude of HSE (March 2022) Gratitude of the Faculty of Economic Sciences HSE (January 2021) Winner of the Competition for the best Russian-language scientific works of HSE employees - 2021 Multiple academic bonuses for publications and contributions to HSE reputation (2010-2024) As an educator, Dr. Yusupova teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Analysis of Industry Markets and Competition Policy, Introduction to the Economy of Digital Platforms, and Theory of Industrial Markets. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, bridging theoretical industrial organization concepts with practical antitrust applications. She has participated in numerous international conferences and research projects focused on competition policy effectiveness, with particular emphasis on Russian market contexts and transition economy challenges.

Anant SahaiView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Wireless Communication
• Information Theory
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Anant Sahai is the Qualcomm Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds affiliations with the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR), Berkeley Laboratory for Information and System Sciences (BLISS), and the Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC). His academic journey includes a BS from UC Berkeley (1994), and MS (1996) and PhD (2001) degrees from MIT. He previously worked at Enuvis, Inc., focusing on adaptive software radio techniques for low-SNR GPS environments. Research interests span machine learning, wireless communication, information theory, signal processing, and decentralized control, with a focus on intersections between these fields. Key areas include spectrum sharing, ultra-reliable low-latency wireless protocols, and the foundations of overparameterized machine learning. Recent work explores in-context learning in modern AI models. He has received awards such as the IEEE ComSoc Leonard G. Abraham Prize (2012) and teaching/mentorship accolades at Berkeley. He advises UC Berkeley’s Eta Kappa Nu chapter and coordinates machine learning efforts for NSF’s SpectrumX. Current teaching includes CS 182/282A on deep neural networks. His lab focuses on theoretical and applied challenges in communication systems, AI, and control theory. Awards: IEEE ComSoc Leonard G. Abraham Prize (2012), Teaching Excellence Awards (2015–2017) Grants: NSF Center for Spectrum Innovation (SpectrumX), multiple collaborative projects in wireless and AI Labs/Teams: BLISS, BAIR, BWRC

Gavin OxburghView profile

Professor

• Legal Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Interviewing
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Gavin Oxburgh is a Professor of Police Science at Northumbria University and an HCPC-registered Consultant Forensic Psychologist. He holds Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist statuses, and serves as Assistant Director of The Northern Hub for Veteran and Military Families Research. With 22 years in the Royal Air Force Police as a senior detective specializing in child protection and sexual offenses, he now advises globally on legal psychology and human rights. His work includes collaboration with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and contributions to the UN-led Mendez Principles on Effective Interviewing. Research focuses on legal/criminological psychology, including international human rights, non-coercive interviewing, false memories, and veterans' issues. He has secured over £5M in grants from ESRC, EPSRC, and defense-related funds. Key roles include editorial positions for Journal of Investigative Psychology and Torture Journal , and Associate Investigator status with EPSRC/GCHQ's Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR). Professional activities include founding ETICA (Global) for ethical investigative practices and co-founding the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG). He trains investigators worldwide, including UN agencies, European institutions, and South African law enforcement. His qualifications include a PhD in Psychology (2011), PGCLTHE (2008), and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS). Notable projects include studies on remote forensic interviewing during the pandemic, veteran suicide prevention, and capacity-building in counter-wildlife crime. His work emphasizes ethical interviewing techniques, cross-cultural challenges, and technology's role in modern investigations.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Developmental Psychology
• Child Psychiatry
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Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., is the Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at Yale University, and Director of the Yale Child Study Center. He also serves as Chief of Child Psychiatry at Yale-New Haven Hospital. His academic affiliations include the Yale School of Medicine and leadership roles in multiple clinical and research programs. Dr. Volkmar holds an M.D. from Stanford University (1976) and a psychology master’s degree from the same institution, alongside an undergraduate psychology degree from the University of Illinois (1972). He is renowned for authoring the DSM-IV autism and pervasive developmental disorders section and has authored hundreds of publications and several influential books, including Asperger’s Syndrome and Handbook of Autism . His research focuses on autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including diagnosis, treatment, comorbidities, and transition to adulthood. His publications emphasize evidence-based practices, neurodevelopmental mechanisms, and clinical guidelines. He leads initiatives in medical care for ASD populations and advocates for improved community support systems. Notable contributions include co-developing the M-CHAT screening tool and advancing interdisciplinary approaches to ASD management. His work intersects clinical practice, policy, and education, prioritizing patient-centered care and reducing stigma.

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Seismic Risk Assessment
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Prof. Dr. Hakkı Polat Gülkan is a Professor at Başkent University's Civil Engineering Department. With a PhD (1971) and Master's (1968) from the University of Illinois in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor's (1966) from METU, his career spans over five decades in earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and disaster management. PhD: University of Illinois, Civil Engineering (1971) Master's: University of Illinois, Civil Engineering (1968) Bachelor's: Middle East Technical University, Civil Engineering (1966) His research focuses on seismic risk assessment, structural behavior under extreme loads, and disaster mitigation strategies. Key contributions include earthquake simulator development, ground motion analysis, and retrofitting techniques for masonry and reinforced concrete structures. He has published extensively on deformation limits, response spectra, and historical building preservation. Recent work includes 15+ articles from 2024-2012 analyzing Istanbul's seismic hazards, Marmara region dynamics, and post-earthquake structural integrity. Conference papers address Turkey's endemic building vulnerabilities and deformation thresholds for seismic isolation systems. Scientific Achievements: Elected to U.S. National Academy of Engineering (2023) As an active journal reviewer for 13+ publications (2023-2024), he contributes to advancing earthquake engineering discourse. His teaching portfolio includes advanced structural analysis, concrete mechanics, and seismic design courses.

• Regulation of digital industries
• European competition policy
• Regulation of network industries
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Alexandre De Streel is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Namur, with affiliations to research entities including the Namur Digital Institute (NADI), Centre for Research in Regional Economics and Economic Policy (CERPE), and the Centre de Recherche Information, Droit et Société (CRIDS). He holds a Doctorate in EU Law from the European University Institute and a Master's in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain. His research focuses on the regulation of digital industries , European competition policy , Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Law , and the governance of the European Union . He explores the intersection of law, economics, and digital innovation, with particular interest in the Sharing Economy and Network Industries . Recent publications analyze EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) , Antitrust , and Platform Regulation , reflecting his expertise in Competition Law and EU Institutional Law . He has served as Visiting Professor at SciencesPo Paris, European University Institute, and Barcelona GSE. De Streel is actively involved in teaching European Union Law , Competition Law , and Foundations of Law courses (DRHDB307, DROIB210, ECGEB130). He contributes to policy discussions as Academic Co-Director of CERRE and member of the Belgian Competition Authority's Scientific Committee.

Iain GarnerView profile

Professor

• Forensic Psychology
• Applied Psychology
• Eyewitness Testimony
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Dr. Iain Garner is the Executive Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Arts at Sheffield Hallam University. He has held several senior roles, including Associate Dean for Business and Enterprise (2019-2022), Head of the Department for Education Childhood and Inclusion (2013-2019), and Director of International and Market Development (2010-2013). His academic background in Psychology drives his research into Forensic Psychology , Eyewitness Testimony , and the Media's Portrayal of Crime . He explores how psychological perception affects legal systems and public understanding of criminal justice. Recent publications highlight his work in Medical Education (e.g., mental simulation for cardiac arrest training), Autism Research , and Higher Education Leadership . Dr. Garner actively supervises postgraduate research, including Stacey, Al-Ali, Moore, and Beardon. He contributes to university governance as a member of the Strategic Marketing Development Group and manages student recruitment for those with criminal convictions. His work emphasizes Internationalization of curricula, Virtual Learning Environments , and Applied Psychology in real-world contexts.

Alessandro FrovaView profile

Professor

• Strategy and Finance
• Competition and Antitrust
• Telecommunications
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Alessandro Frova is a Full Professor of Corporate Finance at Bocconi University. He previously held the position of Full Professor of Economics and Corporate Management at the University of Pavia. His research focuses on strategy and finance, competition and antitrust, telecommunications, and ICT. Frova earned his Economics degree from Bocconi University and conducted graduate studies at the London School of Economics. He has collaborated with the AGCom (Italian Communications Authority) and the Aspen Institute Italia, focusing on ICT-related issues. He co-founded LaRete-net, a platform for open discussion on information and communication technologies. Frova is also a member of the steering committee for Mercato Concorrenza e Regole (il Mulino) and actively contributes to research institutes and journals in the ICMT field. His publications span corporate finance, telecommunications regulation, and antitrust policy, with recent works addressing broadband development in Italy, antitrust damage assessment, and regulatory challenges in the telecom sector. Frova’s academic contributions emphasize the intersection of corporate strategy, financial management, and regulatory frameworks in competitive markets.

Jacob SchumanView profile

Associate Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Federal Criminal Law
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Jacob Schuman is an Associate Professor at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, specializing in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Evidence. He teaches courses on the Law of the Police and supervises community supervision (probation, parole, and supervised release). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Penn State Law School, where he earned the Student Bar Association Faculty Equity Award. Before academia, he worked in the Federal Community Defender Office, representing criminal defendants in appellate proceedings. His scholarship has appeared in top-tier journals like the Stanford Law Review and New York University Law Review, focusing on legal frameworks governing supervised release and reentry. His work bridges historical jurisprudence and contemporary criminal justice reform, often cited by courts, scholars, and advocates across ideological spectrums. Education: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, followed by clerkships for Judge Michael Boudin (U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit) and Judge James Boasberg (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia). He served as Notes Chair of the Harvard Law Review. Research emphasizes the law of community supervision, judicial roles in reentry processes, and sentencing philosophy. His recent articles explore topics like Indian Country supervision, revocation procedures at the Founding era, and probation’s intersection with constitutional principles. His amicus curiae briefs in federal circuit cases highlight practical applications of legal theory. Awards include recognition for equity-focused teaching and impactful scholarship. Professional engagement includes appellate advocacy training and contributions to legal policy debates. His work often critiques systemic inequities in criminal supervision and proposes evidence-based reforms to improve sentencing transparency and judicial accountability.

Carsten RudolphView profile

Professor

• Cyber Security
• Formal Methods
• Cryptographic Protocols
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Professor Carsten Rudolph serves as Deputy Dean at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology and directs the Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC). He holds a PhD in Information Security from Queensland University of Technology (2002) and a Diplom in Computer Science from Goethe University Frankfurt (1997). His interdisciplinary research focuses on cybersecurity foundations, including cryptographic protocols, AI-driven security, human factors, and national cybersecurity policy. Key areas include securing smart grids, digital health systems, and transnational energy networks. Notable contributions include establishing the OCSC, leading Pacific region cybersecurity maturity reviews with Oxford University, and advancing frameworks for firmware security in virtual power plants. He chairs major projects like RAI4IoE (Responsible AI for Energy) and Post-Quantum Cryptography initiatives. Teaching responsibilities include cybersecurity modules like FIT3173 and FIT3168. Rudolph's research outputs (137+ publications) emphasize phishing detection via AI, blockchain-based energy trading, and resilient smart grid systems. He collaborates internationally on policy development and has advised 12 major research projects funded by agencies like the U.S. Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs.

Miriam HartlappView profile

Professor

• European Union Studies
• Comparative Politics
• EU Soft Law
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Miriam Hartlapp serves as Professor for Comparative Politics: Germany and France at the Freie Universität Berlin (FUB), where she has held her position since April 2017. Prior to joining FUB, she occupied professorial chairs at Leipzig University (2014-2017) and the University of Bremen (2013-2014), with earlier research roles at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, and WZB Berlin Social Science Center. She is affiliated with the Otto Suhr Institute of Political Science within the Department of Political and Social Sciences. Her research centers on European integration and comparative politics, specifically examining power dynamics, polarization, and conflict within the EU multilevel system. She investigates intersections between EU economic and social integration, representation mechanisms in political institutions, and the evolving role of soft law in EU governance. Current projects include 'Varieties of Procurement Regimes: How Do States Procure Strategically and to What Effect?' (Strategic Procurement with David Levi-Faur) and 'Reconfiguring EU through Spending' (ReSpend), which analyze strategic public procurement and EU spending policies respectively. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on EU soft law mechanisms, public procurement systems, and gender representation in EU institutions. Her work demonstrates increasing attention to green-social policy synergies in procurement, Eurosceptic polarization effects, and the reconfiguration of EU social policy through spending instruments. Methodologically, she employs comparative analysis centered on France and Germany while examining institutional dynamics across EU policy domains. Professor Hartlapp actively leads the ReSpend project team at the Otto Suhr Institute, investigating how EU spending patterns reshape integration processes. Her research integrates theoretical frameworks from political economy, institutional analysis, and gender studies to address contemporary challenges including populism, democratic representation gaps, and sustainable policy transitions within the European project.

• International Economic Law
• Contract Law
• Commercial Law
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John Linarelli is Vice Dean and John E. Murray Faculty Scholar & Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in international economic law, contract theory, and the intersection of law with emerging technologies. His academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions to legal scholarship, particularly in areas bridging traditional legal theory with contemporary challenges. Professor Linarelli's research interests encompass a broad spectrum of legal disciplines with particular emphasis on International Economic Law , Contract Law , Commercial Law , and the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence and Law . His work demonstrates a consistent focus on theoretical foundations while addressing practical legal challenges in global commerce and digital transformation. His scholarship often explores philosophical dimensions of law, particularly examining concepts of justice, certainty, and pluralism in transnational contexts. His recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on the legal implications of artificial intelligence, particularly regarding contract formation and legal personhood, while maintaining his longstanding expertise in international trade, procurement law, and global justice frameworks. The trajectory of his work shows a sophisticated integration of traditional legal theory with cutting-edge technological challenges, positioning him at the forefront of contemporary legal scholarship. Among his notable achievements is the prestigious John E. Murray Faculty Scholar designation, recognizing his exceptional contributions to legal scholarship. His work has appeared in numerous prestigious law journals and edited volumes, demonstrating both breadth and depth across multiple legal disciplines. Professor Linarelli has also contributed significantly to collaborative scholarship, notably co-editing 'Global Justice and International Economic Law: Opportunities and Prospects' with colleagues from leading institutions. His research demonstrates a consistent commitment to examining how legal frameworks can promote justice in increasingly complex global economic systems, with particular attention to issues of inequality, access to credit, and systemic financial risk.

• Cybersecurity
• Data Security and Privacy
• Context-Aware Access Control
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Dr ASM Kayes serves as Senior Lecturer in Cybersecurity and Cyber Curriculum Lead at La Trobe University's Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, where he shapes cybersecurity education programs including Master's, Bachelor's, and Double Degrees. His academic journey began with a PhD from Swinburne University of Technology in 2015, followed by postdoctoral research at La Trobe before joining as Lecturer in 2019 and promotion to Senior Lecturer in 2022. His research spans critical cybersecurity domains including data security, privacy preservation, context-aware access control, malware/ransomware defense, and IoT/fog/cloud security leveraging AI/ML techniques. Dr Kayes has established himself as a leading voice in blockchain security frameworks, privacy policy analysis, and cyber incident response through publications in top-tier venues like ACM Computing Surveys, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, and Computers & Security. His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward integrating AI with traditional security frameworks, particularly in blockchain risk assessment (2025), cross-domain access control (2025), and IoT behavior prediction (2024). The research demonstrates consistent focus on practical security solutions addressing ransomware mitigation, privacy breaches, and emerging threats in decentralized systems. Over $880,000 secured as Chief Investigator for cybersecurity projects Australian Government Department of Social Services grant (2023-2026) for cyberbullying prevention AustCyber research funds with industry partners (2020-2023) SmartSat CRC and ASCRIN PhD scholarship grants (2021) Dr Kayes has successfully supervised 5 PhD candidates to completion and currently mentors 5 doctoral students across diverse topics including AI-driven threat hunting, satellite network security, and blockchain risk frameworks. His collaborative network spans UK, USA, Europe, and Asia, with active industry partnerships through Westpac, BHP, and Quantum Victoria. He serves on editorial boards for leading cybersecurity journals and has examined HDR dissertations globally, reflecting his significant standing in the academic community.

Jean-Luc DugelayView profile

Professor

• Biometrics
• Image Forensics
• Video Surveillance
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Professor Jean-Luc Dugelay is a faculty member at EURECOM's Digital Security Department, specializing in facial image processing, image forensics, and biometrics. He holds a PhD in Image Processing from the University of Rennes (1992) and is a Fellow of IEEE (2012) and IAPR (2018). His research focuses on security applications like deepfake detection, privacy protection, and multi-spectral imaging. He leads projects on UAV surveillance, cross-spectrum face recognition, and deepfake countermeasures. Education: PhD in Image Processing (1992, University of Rennes), HDR (2013, University of Nice). Notable projects include HEIMDALL (deepfake detection), CONVERGE (transport security), and ImVerif (image forensics). His work on biometric systems and digital watermarking has been recognized with awards like the SEE Blondel Medal (2010). Research interests span facial analysis, video surveillance, and thermal imaging. He has advised students on topics like age estimation via GANs and cross-spectrum face recognition. Key publications include work on deepfake detection (IPAS 2025), thermal-to-visible face conversion, and event-based vision systems.