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• Sustainable Machining Processes
• Tool Wear Monitoring
• Surface Roughness Optimization
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Doç. Dr. Muhammed Aras is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Baskent University (Başkent Üniversitesi), with a research focus on sustainable machining processes, tool wear monitoring, and surface roughness optimization. His work spans advanced manufacturing technologies, energy storage systems, and biomedical device design. PhD in Manufacturing Engineering (2018), Gazi Üniversitesi MSc in Mechanical Education (2013), Gazi Üniversitesi BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2010), Tabriz Islamic Azad University Research interests include sustainable machining (dry/hard turning, cooling-lubrication strategies), tool wear analysis (CBN, ceramic and coated inserts), and surface integrity optimization using AI-based methods (firefly algorithm, TOPSIS, Grey Relational Analysis). His 15 most recent articles (2017-2024) examine topics like: Surface roughness prediction in dry hard turning Energy storage technology viability assessments Cutting parameter optimization for various steels Acoustic/vibration monitoring in machining He has received scientific awards including the Teşvik Ödülü (Encouragement Award, 2015). His patent on an automatic orthognathic surgery articulator and book chapters on tool monitoring systems demonstrate his multidisciplinary impact.

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare Innovation
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Olga Kokshagina serves as an Associate Professor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at The University of Sydney, with adjunct research appointments at Monash University's Emerging Technology Lab and the UNU Hub - Learning Planet Institute. She is also an active member of the French Digital Council. Her research program investigates technology-mediated collaboration in complex innovation systems, focusing on healthcare transformation, deep tech commercialization, and co-design methodologies. Kokshagina has led high-impact projects with global institutions including the World Health Organization, OECD, STMicroelectronics, Vall d’Hebron Hospital, and Roche, demonstrating strong translational research capabilities. Her scholarly work centers on value-based healthcare innovation, digital platform governance, and AI-enhanced collaborative systems. She examines how organizational capabilities evolve during technological transitions, particularly in healthcare ecosystems, and investigates regulatory frameworks for algorithmic control in digital markets. Kokshagina's research bridges theoretical innovation management with practical applications, evidenced by her co-founding of Ninti—an initiative advancing women's health in workplace environments—and her Open Covid-19 crowdsourcing campaign that mobilized global expertise during the pandemic. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining innovation in socio-technical systems. Key themes include value digitalization in healthcare, mission-oriented interdisciplinary collaboration, and the impact of big data on technology management. Her work consistently addresses grand challenges through mixed-methods approaches, spanning conceptual frameworks in journals like Research Policy to applied studies in Technovation and R&D Management, with increasing focus on quantum readiness and AI-augmented learning systems. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Kokshagina currently holds a 2025 research grant for "Co-designing societal readiness and scenario building for quantum" through the University of Sydney Nano Institute/Catalyst program. While no student supervision activities are mentioned, her collaborative projects involve multi-institutional teams across industry, government, and academic sectors. Kokshagina maintains active roles within the University of Sydney Nano Institute and contributes to international policy discourse through the French Digital Council. Her Ninti initiative exemplifies her commitment to human-centered innovation, while ongoing collaborations with healthcare providers like Roche and Vall d’Hebron Hospital demonstrate sustained engagement with real-world implementation challenges in value-based care systems.

Fiona E. MurrayView profile

Professor

• Innovation Policy
• Entrepreneurship
• Technology Commercialization
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Fiona E. Murray is the Associate Dean of Innovation at MIT Sloan School of Management and the William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship. She serves as Faculty Director of MIT’s Office of Innovation and the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship. Her roles include leadership in the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, focusing on global innovation ecosystems. Educated at the University of Oxford (BA/MA in Chemistry) and Harvard University (AM/PhD in Applied Sciences), her career bridges academia and policy. Her research explores the transformation of scientific investment into deep-tech ventures, addressing dual-use technologies, inclusive innovation, and gender equity in entrepreneurship. She has pioneered frameworks for evaluating innovation ecosystems and mitigating bias in funding. Notable awards include the Commander of the British Empire (CBE) and Dame Commander honors, recognizing her contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship. Key roles: NATO Innovation Fund Vice Chair, European Innovation Council member, and advisory roles to UK and European governments. Educational contributions: Courses on corporate innovation, executive education programs, and a joint MIT School of Engineering course training scientists as Chief Technology Officers. Murray advocates for inclusive innovation ecosystems, emphasizing diversity in addressing global challenges like climate change, health, and defense. Her work spans publications in Nature , Science , and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , alongside policy briefs and case studies.

• Digital Music
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Electroacoustic Composition
• +3 more

Dominic Thibault is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Music, Université de Montréal . His research-creation explores human-machine interaction in musical contexts, focusing on embodied cognition through electroacoustic compositions, audiovisual performances, and musical software development. Co-director, Laboratoire Formes·Ondes Active member, CIRMMT (Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology) Research axis leader, Expanded Musical Practice (CIRMMT) Member, Québecor Millénium entrepreneurship committee Scientific committee member, ACFAS

Douglas C. LigorView profile

Professor

• Homeland Security Law
• Immigration Policy
• Border Security
• +5 more

Douglas C. Ligor is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy and Director of the Management, Technology, and Capabilities Program at RAND's Homeland Security Research Division. He holds dual roles as a Senior Behavioral Scientist and academic researcher, specializing in homeland/national security law, immigration policy, space governance, and international legal frameworks. Education: J.D. from University of Connecticut School of Law (2000s) and B.S. in Economics from U.S. Military Academy at West Point (1990s). Prior to RAND, he served in federal legal roles including Deputy Chief Counsel at USCIS and Assistant District Counsel at DOJ/ICE. Research focuses on border security, asylum processing, outer space regulation, and federal-state-local coordination. His work frequently addresses intersections between statutory compliance and operational realities in domains like immigration enforcement and space traffic management. Notable contributions include policy analyses on Title 42 immigration restrictions, ISIS prisoner management in Syria, and frameworks for international space traffic governance. He regularly engages in public commentary through podcasts and op-eds on topics like U.S. border policy and emerging space law challenges.

• Innovation Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Big Data Analytics
• +12 more

Professor Vania Sena is a Chair in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at the Management School of the University of Sheffield. She is a leading scholar in innovation, entrepreneurship, big data analytics, and institutional economics, with a strong focus on productivity, SMEs, and collaborative innovation systems. Her work spans finance, public policy, and technology management, often employing advanced econometric and network analysis methods. Her research interests include big data and performance , open and collaborative innovation , institutional impacts on innovation , entrepreneurship and SMEs , circular economy , and peer-to-peer lending . She has extensively studied the role of human capital, governance, and intellectual property in firm performance and innovation outcomes. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in data-driven innovation research, with increasing emphasis on AI, machine learning, resilience in supply chains (notably hydrogen), and the circular economy. Her publications appear in top journals such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change , British Journal of Management , Journal of Banking & Finance , and Journal of Economic Literature , showcasing interdisciplinary reach and methodological rigor. Her scientific contributions include influential reviews on appropriability mechanisms and innovation, empirical studies on R&D spillovers, and frameworks for evaluating resilience in emerging energy systems. While specific awards are not listed, her publication record indicates significant recognition in the field. She has supervised doctoral researchers, including recent completions on immigrant entrepreneurship and institutional effects on business survival. Her work is supported by extensive collaborations across Europe and beyond. She is actively involved in PhD supervision and research leadership within the Entrepreneurship, Strategy and International Business group. Professor Sena has contributed to major research themes such as the impact of big data on SMEs, stakeholder diversity in innovation, and the role of policy in enabling circular economy business models. She is also engaged in policy-relevant research on financial inclusion, data intelligence in local government, and the effects of labor market restructuring.

Seth BlumsackView profile

Professor

• Electricity and Natural Gas Industries
• Energy Infrastructure Resilience
• Network Science
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Seth Blumsack is a Professor at the Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering and serves as Director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy . He holds an Adjunct Research Professor position at the Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center and is affiliated with the Santa Fe Institute as an External Faculty member. His research spans energy economics , power grid reliability , and complex infrastructure networks . Key projects include: Interdependent natural gas and electricity systems analysis Governance of regional transmission organizations Smart grid consumer behavior studies Power grid reliability tools development He has secured funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation , Department of Energy , Environmental Protection Agency , and private industry. His Best paper award at Hawai’i International Conference on System Sciences (2011) and John T. Ryan, Jr. Fellowship (2011-17) highlight his scientific recognition. Publications emphasize electricity market deregulation , energy infrastructure resilience , and consumer response to smart grid technologies . His work has been cited in major media outlets like The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times , and he has consulted for National Renewable Energy Laboratory , U.S. Department of Energy , and other industry stakeholders.

Hyoduk ShinView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Information Technology Economics
• Cybersecurity
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Hyoduk Shin holds the Jimmy Anklesaria Presidential Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Professor of Innovation, Information Technology, and Operations at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management. His research bridges operations management, information systems, and strategic decision-making across multiple industries. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Stanford University M.S. in Statistics from the University of Chicago M.S. in Management Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Professor Shin's research explores critical intersections of supply chain transparency , information economics , and innovation dynamics . He investigates how forecast sharing impacts supply chain coordination, how cybersecurity investments affect open source ecosystems, and how operational constraints shape competitive strategies. His work in pharmaceutical supply chains addresses drug shortages through mandated reporting systems, while his entertainment industry research analyzes release strategies amid digital disruption. This multidisciplinary approach reveals fundamental principles about information value in complex business environments. His publication portfolio (2013-2021) demonstrates consistent contributions to top-tier journals including Management Science , Operations Research , and Information Systems Research , with emerging emphasis on healthcare operations and cybersecurity. Key thematic clusters include supply chain transparency mechanisms, open source software economics, and innovation in constrained environments. His recognition includes: Best paper award at Conference on Information Systems and Technology (2012) Management Science Meritorious Service Award (2011) Lieberman Fellowship from Stanford University (2006-2007) Chairs’ Core Course Teaching Award at Kellogg School of Management While specific grant details aren't documented in available materials, Shin's research program demonstrates sustained external validation through publication in premier outlets and industry-relevant findings. His prior position as Assistant Professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School indicates progressive academic leadership, and his current named professorship reflects institutional recognition of research impact. The absence of student listings suggests primary focus on independent or collaborative research rather than doctoral supervision.

• formal organizations
• health care management
• hospital-physician relationships
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Lawton R. Burns is the James Joo-Jin Kim Professor of Health Care Management and Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Co-Director of the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management and Chairperson of the Health Care Systems Department since 2008. Dr. Burns holds a PhD in sociology and an MBA in health administration from the University of Chicago, along with a BA from Haverford College. PhD, University of Chicago (1981) MBA, University of Chicago (1984) MA, University of Chicago (1976) BA, Haverford College (1973) His research focuses on healthcare supply chains, organizational innovation, and strategic management in health systems. He has authored or co-authored 15+ books, including analyses of integrated healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, and global health systems in India and China. Recent works examine evidence-based healthcare innovation and the role of GPOs/PBMs in drug pricing. Dr. Burns advises on healthcare policy, including Senate testimony on pharmacy benefit managers and antitrust implications of physician-hospital organizations. His teaching covers healthcare strategy, managed care, integrated delivery networks, and the U.S. healthcare ecosystem, with courses requiring competitive analysis of producer, purchaser, and provider organizations. Board of Institute of Medicine, Health Services Research Section (2003) Arthur Anderson Distinguished Visitor, University of Cambridge (2001) Teacher of the Year, Administrative Medicine Program (1999) Edwin Crosby Memorial Fellowship (1992-93) Udall Fellowship (1990-91) Invited Lecture Series, Catholic University of Rome (1997)

Lisa WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Community Resilience Modeling
• Structural Engineering
• Disaster Risk Reduction
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Dr. Lisa Wang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU). She holds a Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Structural Engineering from Colorado State University (CSU), with additional research at NIST’s Center for Risk-Based Community Resilience Planning. She is a licensed California Professional Engineer (PE) and has expertise in multidisciplinary community resilience assessment, mitigation strategies, and policy analysis. Her research focuses on integrating physical, socio-economic, and infrastructural systems to enhance disaster resilience in coastal and hazard-prone communities. Education: Ph.D. and Postdoc (CSU, 2022-2024), M.S. in Structural Engineering (University of Colorado Denver & Jilin University, 2015), B.S. in Civil Engineering (Jilin University, 2012). Professional licenses include CA PE #94251 and CO EIT #007558. Research Interests: Community resilience under multi-hazards (tornadoes, floods, climate change), resilience-based design of structural systems, data fusion across disciplines, and equitable decision-making for disaster resilience. Recent grants include $31k for AI-driven coastal resilience strategies and $10k for minimum building portfolio development. Grants & Awards: Principal Investigator (PI): Trustworthy AI in Coastal Resilience (ICAR, $31k), AI-Driven Building Portfolios (ODU PURS, $10k) Awards: O. H. Ammann Fellowship (ASCE), ICAR Travel Grant, AGU NSF Travel Grant, Jack E. Cermak Fellowship Labs & Teams: Wang Research Group and Structural Engineering Research Laboratory at ODU.

• Healthcare Innovation
• Public Health and Health Services
• Applied Economics
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Professor James Barlow is Co-Director of Imperial College London's Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance and holds a Professorship in the Department of Economics and Public Policy at the Imperial College Business School. He also serves as Academic Director for the MBA programme and Visiting Professor at Halmstad University (Sweden) and Honorary Professor at UCL Bartlett Real Estate Institute. His research focuses on structural challenges in healthcare innovation, housing, and construction sectors, with a particular emphasis on embedding innovations into healthcare systems. Barlow's education includes a background in geography and economics from the London School of Economics. He has held previous roles at the University of Westminster and Policy Studies Institute. His advisory work spans governments, healthcare organizations, and industries including medical technology and pharmaceuticals. He contributes to major initiatives like AGE-WELL (Canada) and the Industry Commons Foundation (Sweden). Research interests include healthcare innovation ecosystems, institutional logics, and frugal innovation. His recent book *Managing Innovation in Healthcare* synthesizes his work. He collaborates across disciplines, addressing challenges in telehealth, AI integration, and regulatory frameworks post-Brexit. Key affiliations include the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation, Policy Innovation Research Unit (PIRU), and the NIHR Health Tech Research Centre. His work bridges academic research with practical policy and industry solutions, emphasizing scalable and sustainable business models.

Lorin M. HittView profile

Professor

• Information Technology and Productivity
• Economics of Electronic Commerce
• Information Systems and Organization
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Lorin M. Hitt serves as the Zhang Jindong Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His distinguished career spans multiple domains at the intersection of information technology, economics, and business strategy. As a leading scholar in IT productivity and innovation, he maintains an active research agenda while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems and data analysis. Professor Hitt's research interests focus on the relationship between information technology and productivity, with particular emphasis on complementary factors such as organizational design and human capital that affect the value of IT investments. His current work explores the economics of IT labor mobility, enterprise software contracting, recommender systems' influence on consumer behavior, measurement of intangible assets, and pricing information goods. His research increasingly examines IT deployment in healthcare settings and the role of the IT workforce in relation to issues like offshoring and the H1-B visa program. His research publications demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier journals, with recent work analyzing how data analytics mitigates post-IPO innovation decline, digital capital accumulation in superstar firms, and the relationship between analytics skills and firm productivity. His publication record shows sustained scholarly output across multiple domains of information systems research. Best Paper Runner-up – Management Science, 2014 Best Paper – Information Systems Research, 2013 Multiple Wharton Excellence in Teaching Awards (2003, 2007-2008, 2011) David Hauck Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1999 National Science Foundation Career Grant Recipient, 1998 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1998 Professor Hitt teaches multiple courses including OPIM101 (Introduction to OPIM), OPIM105 (Data Analysis in VBA and SQL), OPIM469 (Information Strategy and Economics), and OPIM955 (Doctoral Seminar in IS Economics). His teaching focuses on information systems management, economics, data analysis, and advanced analytical methods. Beyond academia, he consults on IT outsourcing agreements and IT investment evaluation, and occasionally serves as an expert witness in technology-related litigation.

Richard EberhardtView profile

Lecturer

• Serious Games
• Educational Games
• Game Design
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Richard Eberhardt serves as Program Manager for the MIT Game Lab and instructor for MIT Game Lab classes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he aligns research projects with staff, equipment, and funding while mentoring student game development initiatives. His operational leadership supports the lab's mission to advance game literacy through interdisciplinary collaboration. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Arts from the College of William & Mary Serious Games MA Certificate from Michigan State University Professional certifications: Certified Scrum Master PMI Agile Certified Practitioner Eberhardt's research investigates historical representation in games, analyzing how mechanics model historical systems and which narratives are amplified or marginalized in gaming communities. His scholarship spans serious games for mental health awareness, educational applications of VR/AR technologies, and inclusive game jam methodologies, consistently addressing public literacies through civic systems and emotional intelligence frameworks. Analysis of his 2013-2023 publications reveals sustained focus on game-based educational tools across STEM and humanities domains. His work pioneers VR simulations for photonics education, examines historical accuracy in commercial games, and develops inclusive frameworks for collaborative design events. This output demonstrates strategic integration of game mechanics with learning objectives while addressing representation gaps in historical gaming. Notable recognition includes an award for elude , the depression awareness game developed in 2010 for patients' support networks. As a mentor, Eberhardt directs student projects like elude and hosts game jams fostering community collaboration. His Agile-certified project management approach facilitates resource allocation across educational initiatives, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in available materials. The MIT Game Lab operates as his primary research ecosystem, connecting students, faculty, and community partners to explore games' transformative potential in education and social contexts through its Civic Systems, Media & Emotional Intelligence pillar.

Qiaoning Carol ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-AI Collaboration
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human Factors in Automated Vehicles
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Qiaoning Carol Zhang serves as Assistant Professor of Human Systems Engineering within The Polytechnic School at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Her research investigates the critical intersection of human perception, social contexts, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics, and automated vehicles, with emphasis on creating intuitive, user-friendly, and inclusive systems. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Information, University of Michigan (2023) M.S. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan (2018) B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Hunan University (2016) Dr. Zhang's research program centers on understanding how individual differences and social dynamics shape technology interactions. Key focus areas include Human-AI Collaboration , Human-Robot Interaction , Human Factors in Automated Vehicles , and User Experience Design . Her work employs interdisciplinary methodologies to ensure technology adapts to diverse user needs across complex socio-technical environments, particularly in transportation and healthcare robotics. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant themes in trust dynamics within automated vehicles, with significant attention to explainable AI interfaces. Research consistently examines how voice characteristics (gender, similarity), explanation modalities, and individual differences (age, personality) impact cognitive and affective trust. Recent work extends to healthcare robotics for elderly populations using Kano model analysis to identify critical user requirements. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Zhang actively recruits Ph.D. candidates and undergraduate/master's researchers with backgrounds in human-computer interaction, data science, and interdisciplinary fields (design, computer science, cognitive science). She emphasizes opportunities in transportation technology, healthcare robotics, AI, and UX research/design, requiring applicants to submit CVs, research statements, and representative work samples. While specific grants aren't detailed, her research scope indicates substantial funding in human factors and emerging technology domains. Her research team focuses on developing empathetic technology through projects examining trust calibration in automated vehicles and healthcare robot design for older adults. Current initiatives include voice interface optimization for diverse user groups and Kano model applications in home healthcare robotics, aiming to bridge technical capabilities with human-centered design principles.

Roselina AngelView profile

Professor

• Poultry Nutrition
• Nutrient Utilization
• Environmental Sustainability in Animal Agriculture
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Dr. Roselina Angel is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. With expertise in poultry nutrition, she holds a PhD in Poultry Nutrition from Iowa State University and has been with the university since 1998, initially joining as an Assistant Professor. Research Focus Areas Calcium and phosphorus metabolism in poultry Phytase and enzyme supplementation Environmental impact reduction Nutritional strategies for exotic animals Feed additive efficacy Mineral utilization optimization Her recent publications (2025–2023) concentrate on mechanistic modeling of mineral digestibility, circadian nutrient regulation in laying hens, and the environmental implications of poultry nutrition. These studies frequently examine interactions between dietary calcium/phosphorus ratios, phytase application, and ingredient selection across broilers and laying hens.