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• Building Drainage Systems
• Fluid Dynamics
• Environmental Engineering
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Dr. David Kelly is an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and the Institute for Sustainable Building Design. His research focuses on building drainage systems, fluid dynamics, and sustainable infrastructure, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and climate action. He oversees key facilities like the Drainage Test Rig and Siphonic Rainwater Collection System, advancing experimental studies in urban drainage and fluid mechanics. Research interests include defect detection in drainage systems, aerosol transmission via plumbing, and climate-resilient infrastructure design. Recent work emphasizes tall building drainage modeling, bioaerosol dynamics, and mitigating pathogen spread through sanitary systems. His studies bridge theoretical fluid mechanics with practical urban challenges, addressing both technical and public health dimensions. Publications highlight innovative approaches to drainage system validation and blockage detection, alongside critical reviews of two-phase flow research. Collaborations span academic and industry partners, emphasizing applied solutions for sustainable urban development. Equipment management roles underscore his hands-on engagement with infrastructure testing and validation.

Beni YoshidaView profile

Research Professor

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Gravity
• Condensed Matter Theory
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Beni Yoshida is a Research Professor at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, focusing on quantum information theory, quantum gravity, and condensed matter physics. His work explores applications of quantum coding theory to quantum many-body systems and black hole physics. He held a 5-Year Senior Postdoctoral Researcher position at Perimeter (2015–2017) and was a Burke Fellow at Caltech’s Institute for Theoretical Physics (2012–2015). Research Interests: Quantum error correction and its holographic interpretations Information retrieval from black holes via entanglement scrambling Connections between quantum gravity and condensed matter systems Awards Nishinomiya Yukawa Memorial Prize in Theoretical Physics (2021). Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed, but his research involves collaborations with institutions worldwide. Grants and funding details not specified in text. Labs/Teams: Active member of Perimeter Institute’s quantum gravity and quantum information theory research groups, with seminar engagements at leading institutions like Caltech, University of Chicago, and international conferences.

Roua YoussefView profile

Assistant Professor

• UWB Signal Processing
• Compressive Sampling
• Full-Duplex Communications
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Roua Youssef is an Assistant Professor at the University of Brest, France, and a member of the SI3 (Security, Intelligence and Integrity of Information) research team within Lab-STICC (CNRS UMR 6285). Her work focuses on advanced signal processing techniques for telecommunications, including UWB systems, compressive sampling, full-duplex communications, and drone detection. Education: She earned a Telecommunications Engineering diploma from the Lebanese University (Beirut, Lebanon) and an M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from IMT Atlantique (Brest, France) in 2007. She completed her Ph.D. in Telecommunications at IMT Atlantique in 2011. Research interests include radar-based sensing for Industry 4.0 applications, robust heart rate detection in vehicular environments, and interference cancellation in full-duplex systems. Her work combines machine learning with UWB radar and compressive sensing to address challenges in indoor localization, collision avoidance, and non-cooperative signal detection. Recent contributions include experimental validation of IR-UWB radar systems for people detection in industrial settings and digital self-interference cancellation techniques for full-duplex transceivers. She has also explored low-complexity drone control signal detection and optimal Fourier coefficient selection for UWB channel estimation. Labs/Teams: Active member of Lab-STICC’s SI3 team, focusing on secure and intelligent information systems. Her research integrates hardware prototyping (e.g., USRP platforms) with algorithm development for real-world wireless communication problems.

Eddy CardinaelsView profile

Professor

• Experimental Accounting Research
• Management Accounting Systems
• Artificial Intelligence in Accounting
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Prof. Dr. Eddy Cardinaels is a Full Professor of Accounting at Tilburg University and part-time professor at KU Leuven. He holds positions in the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) within the Department of Accountancy. His research focuses on experimental and archival studies in accounting, including AI applications in performance evaluations, management control systems, and audit quality. He has authored over 50 publications in leading journals like The Accounting Review and serves as editor for multiple journals. Education and Career: Prof. Cardinaels earned his PhD and has held academic roles since 1997. He has supervised numerous PhD students, including Huaxiang Yin, Victor van Pelt, and Qinnan Ruan. His editorial roles include editorships at Accounting Horizons , Journal of Management Accounting Research , and others. Research Interests: His work explores decision-making under social motives, audit office dynamics, and corporate governance. Key areas include AI integration in auditing, social capital effects on audit quality, and compensation design for innovation adoption. Recent studies address AI’s role in audit efficiency and ethical reporting under conflicting incentives. Publications: His recent work includes studies on audit 2.0 with AI, social capital in Big 4 auditors, and CSR disclosures in buyer-seller markets. These articles highlight his focus on modernizing accounting practices through technology and ethical frameworks. Awards: He has received prestigious awards such as the AAA’s Greatest Impact on Practice Award and the Jim Bulloch Award for contributions to management accounting research. Advising & Grants: Prof. Cardinaels has advised over 20 PhD students and led research projects on auditor allocation and decision-making. His grants examine topics like partner risk reduction and multi-agent budgeting systems. Labs/Teams: His research group collaborates internationally, focusing on experimental accounting, healthcare management, and audit behavior. He also leads initiatives on ESG contracting and tax avoidance strategies.

Kate NguyenView profile

Professor

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Sustainable Construction Materials
• Facade Engineering
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Professor Kate Nguyen is a Deputy Head of Department (Research & Innovation) in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering at RMIT University. Her work focuses on sustainable construction materials, fire safety solutions, and façade engineering. She leads RMIT's Innovative Fire and Facade Engineering Group and has attracted over $10 million in research grants. Research Interests: Nanocomposites and flame-retardant materials Fire-safe infrastructure for renewable energy Automation in construction and composite materials Building façade design and thermal performance Awards: L'OREAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship (2020) Batterham Medal for Engineering Excellence (2021) Victoria Young Tall Poppy Award (2023) Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2025) Grants & Industry Roles: Five CRC-P projects, Global Innovation Linkage grants, and ARC DECRA/Future Fellowships Chief Engineer at Cladding Safety Victoria (2021–2024) Member of Standards Australia’s FP-011 committee and Council of Tall Buildings’ Fire Safety Working Group Labs/Teams: Leads the Innovative Fire and Facade Engineering Group and collaborates with ARC hubs like the Transformation of Reclaimed Waste Resources (TREMS) and Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure (DfCO2).

Dang NguyenView profile

Research Fellow

• Media Studies
• Digital Technologies
• Social Implications of Automation
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Dr. Dang Nguyen is a Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Media and Communication, affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Science from the University of Oxford as a Chevening Scholar, with additional fellowships at Yale University. Her research explores the social implications of media technologies, focusing on automation's socio-historical dimensions, digital knowledge systems, and technological cultures. Key areas include automated informality and platform governance. Dang has authored influential books like Internet Cures and Digital Research Methods and the Diaspora , and her work appears in top journals such as New Media & Society and Media, Culture & Society . She is a media expert on the International Panel for the Information Environment (IPIE) and has taught across Australia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Recognized for teaching excellence, she received the RMIT Dean's Commendation (2019) and Associate Dean's Commendation (2018). Dang supervises PhD/Masters students in digital economies, automated media, and AI governance. Education: PhD, University of Melbourne Master of Science in Social Science of the Internet, University of Oxford (Chevening Scholar) Research Interests: Social implications of automation Technological cultures and digital methods Automated informality and moral economies Platform governance and AI ethics Awards & Recognition: Dean's Commendation for Outstanding Teaching (2019) Associate Dean's Commendation for Excellent Teaching (2018)

Claudio ChamonView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Topological Materials
• Quantum Computing
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Claudio Chamon is a Professor at Boston University, specializing in condensed matter physics and quantum computing. His research focuses on electron fractionalization in topological systems, quantum spin liquids, and fractonic behavior. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from MIT, along with M.S. and B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Aeronautics/Astronautics, also from MIT. His work bridges theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, with contributions to topological materials, quantum phase transitions, and quantum information science. Key research areas include topology-driven fractionalization in graphene-like structures, non-Abelian gauge theories, and quantum computing applications such as encrypted operator computing. Chamon has pioneered studies on Majorana zero modes in nanowire networks and braiding non-Abelian anyons in photonic systems. His experimental collaborations aim to realize topological qubits and quantum spin liquids in programmable devices. He has received prestigious awards including the American Physical Society Fellowship, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and NSF CAREER Award. Chamon’s recent work explores quantum circuit complexity, fracton dynamics, and secure computation on encrypted data, leveraging tensor networks and combinatorial symmetries.

Gerhard SchrattView profile

Professor

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Synaptic Plasticity
• Non-coding RNAs
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Gerhard Schratt is Full Professor and Head of the Institute for Neuroscience at ETH Zürich. His laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms of synapse development and plasticity, with emphasis on non-coding RNA regulation in neurological disorders. Research integrates molecular neurobiology with computational approaches to study microRNA functions in neuronal development, synaptic homeostasis, and stress responses. Current projects examine RNA-based therapies for neurodegenerative conditions and computational pathology platforms for digital histology. Professor Schratt's group develops AI frameworks for neurological assessment including multimodal dementia diagnosis, voice-based cognitive testing with privacy protection, and digital pathology for kidney disease. Collaborative projects with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative explore mitochondrial regulation by microRNAs. He teaches molecular neurophysiology and neuroscience courses, supervising doctoral candidates in systems neuroscience approaches.

• Photonics Engineering
• Optical Communications
• Signal Processing
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Dr. Xingwen Yi is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science & Engineering at Bangor University, specializing in photonics, optical communications, and signal processing. His research focuses on advanced optical networking systems, including fiber-wireless convergence, coherent optical transceivers, and nonlinear signal processing. Dr. Yi has contributed to innovative studies on sub-wavelength switching, mmWave generation, and noise mitigation in high-speed optical networks. His work spans experimental and theoretical investigations, with recent emphasis on dynamic network architectures and energy-efficient optical interconnects. Key projects include seamless fiber-wireless access networks and low-complexity coherent systems leveraging machine learning and advanced coding techniques. Dr. Yi collaborates internationally on topics such as erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers and interference mitigation in optical fiber systems. Publications highlight his expertise in photonics engineering, covering areas like raised cosine filters, DFT-spread OFDM systems, and long-haul transmission compensation. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned, but his research impacts next-generation optical communication infrastructure.

• Mass Timber Construction
• Sustainable Built Environment
• Circular Economy
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George H. Berghorn is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management and Research Director for Mass Timber at Michigan State University (MSU), located within the School of Planning, Design and Construction. He also holds an adjunct role as Assistant Professor of Sustainable Wood Construction in the Department of Forestry. Berghorn earned a PhD in Construction Management from MSU, a Master of Environmental Studies from Yale University, and a Bachelor's in Earth Science and Political Science (magna cum laude) from SUNY Brockport. His research focuses on Mass Timber materials, circular economy principles, building deconstruction (domicology), and sustainable built environment practices. He has led projects addressing energy efficiency in high-security facilities, barriers to mass timber adoption in the U.S., and the role of construction activities in invasive species spread. He advises Sigma Lambda Chi and coaches the Residential Competition Team. Key affiliations include MassTimber@MSU, the MSU Housing & Education Research Initiative, and the MSU Industrial Assessment Center. Notable achievements include NSF funding ($650K for mass timber curriculum development) and a Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award for the MSU Mass Timber STEM facility. His work integrates risk management methodologies (FMEA, Delphi techniques) with case studies to address urban blight and energy performance contracting challenges in correctional facilities. Current activities include developing tools for cross-laminated timber use and advancing sustainable wood construction education. His academic contributions span 25+ peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphases on VR-based energy audit training, UN SDG 11 urban resilience frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable apparel industry facilities in South Asia. Berghorn’s research bridges environmental science, policy, and engineering, often leveraging collaborative projects with industry partners to address real-world challenges in construction sustainability.

Vittorio LoretoView profile

Professor

• Physics of Complex Systems
• Statistical Physics
• Network Theory
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Vittorio Loreto is a Full Professor of Physics of Complex Systems at Sapienza University of Rome and an External Faculty member. He served as Director of SONY Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) in Paris from 2017 to 2023 and founded the new Sony CSL in Rome (CSL-Rome) in 2021 through a joint initiative with the 'Enrico Fermi' Research Centre. His work focuses on interdisciplinary applications of statistical physics to complex systems. His research interests center on the statistical physics of complex systems , with applications in innovation dynamics , network theory , social dynamics , urban sustainability , and creativity . He explores how systems evolve through the 'adjacent possible,' modeling phenomena from text evolution to open-source software collaboration and urban planning. His work bridges physics, computer science, and social sciences to understand emergent behaviors in complex environments. Analysis of his recent publications (2017–2024) reveals a strong focus on urban sustainability (e.g., 15-minute cities), innovation and discovery processes , network dynamics , and data-driven modeling of social and creative behaviors . His interdisciplinary approach combines statistical physics with real-world data to address challenges in science, cities, and information ecosystems. Vittorio Loreto has received recognition through high-impact publications in journals such as Nature Human Behaviour , Physical Review Letters , Scientific Reports , and PLOS ONE . Though no specific awards are listed, his leadership in founding CSL-Rome and directing an international research lab underscores his scientific influence. He has advised or collaborated with researchers such as P. Gravino, B. Monechi, E. Ubaldi, F. Tria, and V. D. P. Servedio. His projects include Kouzan , a blockchain-based system for knowledge transfer, and urban sustainability games. He has been involved in major research initiatives addressing Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable cities and the infosphere. He leads the 'Innovation, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence' team and co-founded CSL-Rome, which focuses on Sustainable Cities, the Infosphere, and Augmented Creativity. His lab integrates physics-based modeling with AI and data analytics to tackle real-world complexity in urban and digital environments.

• Experimental Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Psycholinguistics
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Adam Parker is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford . His work focuses on experimental psychology and cognitive science, particularly in eye movement studies during reading and language processing. He earned his PhD at Bournemouth University under the supervision of Tim Slattery and Julie Kirkby. Education: PhD in Psychology from Bournemouth University Parker's research explores reading comprehension , lexical ambiguity , word predictability , and laterality using eye-tracking experiments. His recent publications examine cross-linguistic processing in bilinguals and AI-assisted evaluation of open science practices . He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Experimental Psychology and Laterality , often collaborating with researchers such as Julie Kirkby, Tim Slattery, and John Rodd. Parker's work also intersects with educational effectiveness and open science initiatives. Notable trends in his publications: Eye movement modeling in reading Lexical ambiguity resolution Language lateralization studies Open science methodologies Bilingual processing differences Perceptual biases in auditory/visual tasks

• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Chromatin Biology
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Matt Simon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale School of Medicine, with affiliations to the Institute for Biomolecular Design & Discovery and the Center for RNA Science and Medicine. He conducts research at Yale's West Campus, focusing on the biochemical mechanisms of gene regulation involving chromatin and RNA biology. PhD in Chemistry, University of California at Berkeley (2006) BA in Biochemistry, Tufts University (1999) His research centers on understanding how chromatin structure and RNA dynamics regulate gene expression. He develops and applies chemical and biochemical tools to probe epigenetic mechanisms, particularly those involving long non-coding RNAs and histone modifications. His lab has pioneered methods such as TimeLapse-seq and STL-seq to study the temporal dynamics of RNA transcription and processing. His recent publications span high-impact journals including Nature , Molecular Cell , and Nucleic Acids Research , with research themes in chromatin modifications, RNA folding, transcriptional regulation, and RNA-protein interactions. These works highlight a consistent focus on the intersection of chemical biology and molecular genetics. Helen Hay Whitney Foundation Post Doctoral Fellowship Matt Simon leads an active research group and collaborates with prominent scientists such as Karla M. Neugebauer and Haifan Lin. His lab is supported by institutional affiliations and likely external grants, though specific funding details are not provided. He is involved in the Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), contributing to graduate education and training. His lab is based at Yale’s West Campus, where he utilizes advanced biochemical and genomic technologies.

Stefan EngblomView profile

Professor

• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Methods
• Fast Multipole Methods
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Stefan Engblom is a Professor in Scientific Computing at Uppsala University, Department of Information Technology. His research focuses on developing computational methods and software for scientific applications, with particular expertise in numerical methods, fast algorithms, and simulation of complex systems. He is affiliated with the Scientific Computing division within the Information Technology department at Uppsala University. Engblom's research spans several key areas including fast multipole methods for efficient computation of long-range interactions, stochastic simulation of reaction-diffusion processes in complex geometries, computational epidemiology for modeling disease spread, and fluid dynamics simulations. His work combines theoretical development with practical implementation, resulting in several widely used software packages. His publications reveal a consistent focus on developing efficient numerical algorithms that address computational challenges in various scientific domains. The research shows a progression from fundamental algorithm development (fast multipole methods) to applications in biology (reaction-diffusion systems) and public health (epidemic modeling), demonstrating the versatility and applicability of his computational approaches. Engblom maintains active software development through several research codes including SimInf for epidemic modeling, URDME for reaction-diffusion processes, FMM2D/FMM3D for fast multipole methods, and other specialized tools for fluid dynamics and fiber simulations. His stenglib provides general-purpose Matlab libraries used in his research and available to the broader scientific community.

Xiangyu WangView profile

Lecturer

• Social Media Analytics
• Text Mining
• Predictive Modeling
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Xiangyu Wang is a Lecturer at the UNSW Business School within the School of Information Systems and Technology Management . His expertise spans Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Predictive Modeling, and Data Mining, with a focus on health informatics and climate risk systems. He contributes to courses like Coding for Business , emphasizing Python programming and real-world business problem-solving. His research explores online health communities' impact on offline health outcomes, misinformation dynamics during crises, and climate risk response systems. He applies machine learning and design science to address complex challenges in health and environmental sectors. Xiangyu actively seeks industry partnerships to leverage coding skills for solving business challenges. No notable awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided data. His teaching and research integrate technical proficiency with societal impact, particularly in leveraging technology for public health and environmental resilience.