Dr. Cai Ladd is a Lecturer in Geography at Swansea University's School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. His research focuses on coastal wetlands, integrating biogeomorphology, socio-ecological resilience, and ecosystem service sustainability. He leads the 'Coastal Wetlands and Ecosystem Services' theme at the Climate Action Research Institute. Dr. Ladd teaches modules such as Coastal Processes, GIS Applications, and Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing practical fieldwork and spatial statistics. Current projects include the Community-Led Enhancement and Restoration of Coastal Ecosystems in the Cumbrian Solway Firth (2022–2025), funded at £175,977. He supervises PhD student Rhian Hedd Meara on cross-border coastal conservation. His research employs spatial statistics, hydrological monitoring, and citizen science to develop management tools for coastal conservation. Notable contributions include studies on saltmarsh carbon stocks, mangrove restoration in tropical deltas, and innovative Mini Buoy sensor technology. Dr. Ladd collaborates globally, with publications in Frontiers in Marine Science , Nature Communications , and Environmental Pollution . His work bridges natural and social sciences, addressing climate adaptation and community-led conservation strategies.
Mark Thouin is a Clinical Professor of Information Systems and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs - Academic Operations at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), Jindal School of Management. He holds an MBA from George Mason University and a PhD from Texas Tech University. His research focuses on IT business value, experiential learning, and postsecondary leadership, with notable contributions to information systems curriculum development and agile methodologies. He teaches courses like Business Analytics with SAS and Agile Project Management. His awards include the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award from UT Dallas Jindal School of Management and AITP Region 3 Star Performer of the Year. His recent articles emphasize competency models in information systems education, experiential learning simulations for agile methodologies, and curriculum standards through collaborations like ACM/AIS IS2020 initiatives. Education: PhD, Texas Tech University, 2007 MBA, George Mason University, 2004 BS, Virginia Tech, 1992 Professional Organizations: Association for Information Systems (AIS) Society for Information Management Association for Computing Machinery His work bridges academic curriculum design with industry needs, particularly through competency-based frameworks and experiential learning approaches. He has contributed to global standards for information systems graduate programs (MSIS 2016) and undergraduate curriculum guidelines (IS2020).
Dr Eva Ogiermann is an Associate Professor in English Language and Applied Linguistics at King’s College London, serving as Programme Director for the MA in Language and Cultural Diversity. She holds a PhD from Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (2007) and an MA from the University of Münster (2001). Her research focuses on cross-cultural pragmatics, politeness theory, and bilingual communication, with a particular interest in how language reflects cultural norms and identities. Current Position: Reader (Associate Professor) at King’s College London Previous Institutions: University of Oldenburg (Germany), University of Portsmouth, University of Surrey Editorial Roles: Former associate editor of the Journal of Pragmatics (2010–2018) Her work examines cultural specificity of language use, including studies on apology strategies, request negotiation, and family communication dynamics. Recent projects analyze pandemic-era signage’s role in disseminating risk communication and maintaining social cohesion during crises. She also explores epistemic authority in academic writing tutorials and the pragmatic functions of marketing language. Key research contributions include From Speech Acts to Lay Understandings of Politeness (2019) and numerous articles in top journals like Journal of Pragmatics and Pragmatics and Society . Her teaching spans BA and MA programs in applied linguistics and language education. Dr Ogiermann leads the Implementing Covid-19 measures project, studying how non-official signage adapts government health guidelines. She actively contributes to the Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication, fostering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of language, culture, and society.
Dr Marcus Keogh-Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health and Development within the Faculty of Public Health and Policy at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). His position is split between research focusing on macroeconomic modeling of health and serving as Deputy Programme Director for the school's public health distance learning program. Education: BSc in Mathematics and Statistics, Queen Mary University of London (1995-1998) MSc in Computer Studies, University of Essex (1998-1999) PhD in "A Statistical Model of Internet Traffic," Queen Mary University of London (1999-2004) PGCILT Modules 1 and 2, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2008-2012) Dr Keogh-Brown's research focuses on analyzing the macro-economic impact of health disorders and developing macro-economic models in health contexts. His areas of interest include infectious diseases (SARS, influenza, COVID-19, tuberculosis, malaria) and non-communicable diseases (Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia). He specializes in health-related applications of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling with GAMS, with current work on health and macroeconomic modeling of COVID-19, tuberculosis, child labor, and health-related food policies. His publication record shows a strong trend toward integrated macroeconomic-epidemiological modeling, particularly for infectious disease outbreaks and public health interventions. Recent work focuses on tuberculosis in India, Covid-19 impacts in Pakistan, and food policy interventions like the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy. His research consistently applies economic modeling frameworks to evaluate the health and economic impacts of disease and health policies across multiple countries including Ghana, India, Thailand, Myanmar, UK, and China. Grants: Current: "Modelling the health social care and macroeconomic impacts of dementia policies in the UK" (NIHR, 2025-2026) Current: "Co-designing food system fiscal policy for healthy people and planet" (University of Oxford, 2022-2025) Completed: "COVID-19 vaccine scenario analysis for health economic and social impacts" (WHO, 2022) Completed: "Evaluation of the impact of the UK industry levy of sugar-sweetened beverages" (University of Cambridge, 2017-2023) Completed: "Macroeconomic Burden of Alzheimers in China" (Jansen Global Services LLC, 2014-2015) Dr Keogh-Brown is affiliated with several research centers at LSHTM including the Malaria Centre, Global Health Economics Centre, and Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases. His collaborative work spans multiple countries and addresses critical intersections between health, economics, and policy.
Alasdair Reid is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University within the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. He specializes in sustainable urban development and Smart Cities research, with a particular focus on planning and development. His academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Management (RICS accredited), an MSc in City Planning and Regeneration (RTPI accredited), and a PG Cert in Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practice in Higher Education. His research interests span across: Sustainable urban development Smart Cities Urban Studies Planning and Development Real Estate Management Reid's scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of urban development, digital technologies, and sustainability. His recent publications analyze the evolution of smart city research, identify methodological approaches to overcome research divisions in the field, and explore strategic principles for smart city development based on European best practices. He has made significant contributions to understanding smart specialization strategies and their implementation in regional policy contexts, with particular attention to the transition from Triple to Quadruple Helix innovation models. His notable scientific achievements include: Chartered Planning and Development Surveyor (MRICS) - 2020 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) - 2017 Reid has been actively involved in several significant research projects including SURegen, CLUE, EXPGOV, Smart Accelerator, and Online S3. His current work includes the "Phase 2: Digital Transformation Of The Building Standards System" project running from 2023-2025, which supports the Scottish Government's commitments to digital transformation in building standards. He also contributes to the Institute for Sustainable Construction, focusing on sustainable urban development within the Culture and Communities research theme.
Thomas Michael Sattich is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Media and Social Studies . His research focuses on geopolitical implications of sustainability transitions, particularly energy policy interdependence and EU-China relations. PhD in Political Science and Economics Expertise in qualitative methods, mixed methods (cluster analysis), and data visualization Lead researcher on EU-funded digital climate negotiation simulation projects His recent publications examine renewable energy geopolitics, industrial policy competition, and sustainability education frameworks. Methodologically, he specializes in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and network analysis, contributing to debates on energy security and regional cooperation.
Amanda Jensen-Doss is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on improving mental health care for children and adolescents through evidence-based practices, particularly in community settings. She leads the Child Implementation and Effectiveness Lab (CIELO Lab), which emphasizes translating research into clinical practice. Her research interests include measurement-based care (MBC), trauma-informed treatments, and implementation science. She has extensively studied clinician training, consultation strategies, and the role of data in optimizing youth psychotherapy outcomes. Key areas of focus include unaccompanied migrant children, adolescent treatment engagement, and therapist fidelity to evidence-based protocols. Dr. Jensen-Doss collaborates with community agencies to scale up evidence-based practices (EBPs), addressing barriers like funding and clinician self-efficacy. Her work bridges academic research with real-world clinical challenges, emphasizing pragmatic solutions to enhance mental health service delivery. She has contributed to national initiatives on MBC and EBP sustainability, and her lab provides resources for clinicians via platforms like shinyDLRs diagnostic tool. Notable grants and projects include the COMET study (Community Study of Outcome Monitoring for Emotional Disorders in Teens), which evaluates transdiagnostic treatments, and a focus on modular therapy approaches for anxiety, trauma, and conduct problems in schools. She advocates for clinician training models that balance expert consultation with cost-effectiveness. Her lab’s CIELO Lab website highlights ongoing projects on family support protocols for internalizing disorders and podcasts to improve health literacy. She is active in editorial roles, emphasizing methodological rigor and translational research in youth mental health.
Dr. Yuki Miura serves as Assistant Professor at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), with additional affiliations at NYU Stern's Volatility and Risk Institute and the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC5). Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. (2022), M.Phil. (2021), and M.S. (2017) in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University, complemented by a B.Eng. in System Design Engineering from Keio University (2015). Dr. Miura's research integrates engineering, climate science, finance, and social sciences to develop actionable resilience solutions. Her work focuses on climate risk quantification , urban adaptation strategies , and socioeconomic impact modeling through advanced data analytics. She pioneers methodologies that couple physical climate modeling with socioeconomic vulnerability assessments to deliver implementable risk mitigation frameworks for public and private institutions. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent advancement in climate risk analytics, with recent work addressing urban flooding dynamics, precipitation extremes, and infrastructure protection. These studies reveal a distinct trajectory toward integrated risk modeling that bridges climate physics with financial and social dimensions, increasingly leveraging AI-driven approaches for compound hazard assessment. Recognition for her contributions includes the Mindlin Scholar award from Columbia University (2022), with research featured in The New York Times , The New Yorker , and The Nikkei . As director of the Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics Lab (CERA), Dr. Miura mentors graduate students in developing data-driven solutions for climate resilience. Her industry experience at Morgan Stanley (2021-2024) in climate risk management directly informs her applied research approach, fostering strong connections between academic innovation and real-world implementation. CERA operates as an interdisciplinary hub developing AI-driven methodologies for urban flood modeling, compound climate risk assessment, and socioeconomic impact analysis. The lab maintains active collaborations with the National Center for Atmospheric Research and New York City/State governments to translate research into actionable climate adaptation policies.
Dr. Elizabeth Linos is the Emma Bloomberg Associate Professor of Public Policy and Management at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Faculty Director of The People Lab. Her work bridges behavioral science and public management to improve government operations and services. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley, VP and Head of Research at Behavioral Insights Team North America, and policy advisor to Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou Founded The People Lab (2017), which collaborates with government agencies to address real-time challenges Research focuses on government workforce recruitment, resident-state interactions, and evidence-based policymaking Her research explores behavioral interventions in public sector contexts, with significant contributions to understanding stigma in social programs , organizational inertia in evidence adoption , and intersectional workplace dynamics . Recent work investigates cost-effective nudge strategies for anti-poverty benefits and international healthcare recruitment . Notable scientific awards include the David N. Kershaw Award (2023), recognition as a top 10 local government influencer by ELGL, and inclusion in Apolitical's 100 most influential academics in government. Her sponsored projects address evidence adoption, healthcare recruitment, and benefits take-up barriers. She has served on advisory boards for the American Heart Association , OECD , and Democracy Forward Foundation , and her work has been featured in Nature Human Behaviour , Econometrica , and Harvard Business Review .
Dillon Newton is a Research Fellow at the School of Human and Health Sciences , University of Huddersfield, and a member of the Centre for Applied Research in Health . His work focuses on interdisciplinary research in social policy, addressing contemporary societal challenges through policy and practice responses. Joined University of Huddersfield in 2020 PhD from University of Salford's Sustainable Housing & Urban Studies Unit Active in research commissioned by UK government, local authorities, and NGOs Research Interests include: Migration : Integration of international nurses, pandemic impacts on healthcare workforce Housing : Housing quality, homelessness, pandemic-related mental health effects Social Inequalities : Devolution, community health outcomes in Northern England Regional Food Systems : Food security and policy intersections Article Trends highlight interdisciplinary work across Public Health , Social Policy , and Migration Studies , with a focus on acculturation , pandemic effects , and structural equation modelling . Scientific Metrics : Scopus h-index: 125 Google Scholar h-index: 6 (from 69 citations) Advising : Accepting PhD students in areas related to migration, housing, and social policy. Collaborates with institutions like University of Salford and University of Huddersfield on grants from UK government departments and charities. Labs & Teams : Collaborates with the Centre for Applied Research in Health and Sustainable Housing & Urban Studies Unit. External collaborations span countries including Nepal, New Zealand, and England.
Dr. Emre Alp is an Associate Professor at the Environmental Engineering Department of Middle East Technical University (METU) , where he has served since 2014. Previously, he held roles as Assistant Professor (2011-2014), Instructor (2008-2011), and Part-time Instructor (2008). His research spans Watershed Management , Water-Energy-Food Nexus , and Environmental Economics , with a focus on Diffuse Pollution and Water Quality Modeling using GIS and Remote Sensing . Education : Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006), M.S. in Environmental Engineering (1999), and B.S. in Environmental Engineering (1997) from METU and Marquette University. Research : His work integrates Environmental Risk Assessment with optimization models like SWAT for nutrient load analysis, economic valuation of ecosystems, and urban waterway pollution control. Key projects include Sustainable Stormwater Management on METU campus and Water-Energy Nexus studies in Turkey. Publications : Over 14 refereed journal articles since 2007, focusing on Urban Hydrology , Environmental Economics , and Watershed Modeling . Awards : Post-Doctoral Scholarship (Marquette University, 2006-2008) and Research/Teaching Assistantships (Marquette, 2000-2006). Students : Supervised 2 Ph.D. and 7 M.S. theses on topics like climate change impacts, water allocation, and pollution control.
Eva-Maria Holzinger is a Researcher at the Centre for Global Change and Sustainability at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). Her work focuses on sustainability frameworks and higher education transformation initiatives. Her research examines ecological and social sustainability frameworks, with publications analyzing both theoretical models and practical implementation strategies in academic institutions. Recent work explores interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges. Holzinger contributes to research on institutional change in higher education, investigating how universities can drive sustainable development through initiatives like UniNEtZ.
Alexander Westkamp is a Professor in Economics at the University of Cologne since 2018. His research focuses on matching markets , mechanism design , and behavioral economics , with significant contributions to understanding stability, strategy-proofness, and exchange mechanisms in complex market structures. Current position: Associate Professor (W2) with tenure , University of Cologne Prior roles: Assistant Professor , Maastricht University (2013–2015); Visiting Scholar , Stanford University (2012–2013) Affiliated with interdisciplinary research clusters like ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy , Germany’s first Cluster of Excellence in economics. His work has been published in top journals including the Journal of Political Economy , Games and Economic Behavior , and Theoretical Economics . Recent articles explore topics such as: Generalized matching with contracts and networks Stability and strategy-proofness in trading networks Tie-breaking mechanisms in priority-based matching systems Westkamp’s research often intersects with quantum computing and social behavior through collaborations at the University of Cologne’s Key Profile Area: Social and Economic Behaviour .
Daniel Schnurr holds the Chair of Machine Learning, especially Uncertainty Quantification at the University of Regensburg since August 2022, where he conducts research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data economics, and digital market regulation. Previously, he headed the Data Policies research group at the University of Passau, building his expertise in the economic and regulatory aspects of digital markets. His educational background includes a doctorate in business informatics from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2016), where he also worked for three years as a research associate at the Institute for Information Systems and Marketing. He completed his undergraduate and master's studies in Information Systems at KIT (2007-2013), with international experience at Concordia University in Canada and Singapore Management University. Professor Schnurr's research focuses on the technical, economic, and social implications of new machine learning methods and data as a decisive competitive factor and driver of innovation in digital markets. His work examines how data functions as both an economic asset and regulatory challenge, particularly in contexts of market power, competition policy, and AI governance. He investigates uncertainty quantification in machine learning systems while considering their broader economic and societal impacts. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent output in top-tier journals including Management Science, Journal of Information Technology, and Journal of Competition Law & Economics, with recent work increasingly focusing on AI regulation, data access remedies, and uncertainty-aware AI systems. The trajectory shows evolution from telecommunications infrastructure research to contemporary digital market and AI regulation issues. As a Research Fellow at the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) since 2022, he has authored numerous policy reports addressing regulation of cloud computing services, digital platforms, and data economy frameworks. His policy contributions bridge academic research with practical regulatory implementation, particularly regarding the European AI Act and Digital Services Act. His research program involves experimental approaches to understanding data markets, human-AI interaction dynamics, and regulatory effectiveness. Through his work at CERRE and collaborations with international scholars, he contributes to shaping evidence-based digital policy in the European context while maintaining strong connections to academic research communities in information systems and economics.
Holger Wittges is the Managing Director of the SAP University Competence Center (UCC) at the Technische Universität München (TUM) . His work focuses on Digital Transformation , Next Generation ERP , and Hybrid Cloud infrastructure. He is affiliated with the KrcmarLab and collaborates with IBM via the OpenPOWER@TUM initiative. Educational Background: 2004: Dr. rer. oec. (Promotion), Universität Hohenheim 1996: Diplom Wirtschaftsinformatiker, Universität Bamberg Research Interests include Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), XaaS (Everything as a Service), and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). His work bridges academic innovation with industry needs through SAP UCC TUM, which provides 40+ educational service bundles like SAP HANA and S/4HANA for teaching and research. Recent Publications highlight advancements in machine learning for ERP support ticket systems, energy efficiency in SAP S/4HANA, and educational frameworks for cloud-based enterprise software. Articles emphasize collaboration with institutions across Europe and contributions to digital ecosystems like the SAP University Alliances. Key Projects include the OpenPOWER@TUM initiative with IBM, focusing on accessible AI/ML infrastructure for academia, and the SAP UCC TUM, which drives Education as a Service (EaaS) strategies for digital business ecosystems.
