Dr. John McAleer is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Southampton. He specializes in British imperial and maritime history, focusing on the 18th and 19th centuries, the East India Company, and the role of islands in empire. His research explores global maritime networks, colonial encounters, and the representation of empire through material culture and museums. He currently teaches courses on British imperialism, maritime history, and museum studies. Previously Curator of Imperial and Maritime History at the National Maritime Museum, McAleer maintains roles with the Hakluyt Society, SS Great Britain Trust, and Bristol Archives. He has held fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Asiatic Society. His major publications include works on Atlantic voyages, East India Company history, and the interplay between exploration and collecting practices. McAleer supervises PhD students in imperial history and collaborates on research projects funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. He has received awards for teaching excellence and scholarly contributions, including the Caird Medal and Muriel McCarthy Fellowship.
Summary Clotilde Coron is a Full Professor of Management Sciences at the Faculté Jean Monnet, Université Paris-Saclay. She previously held an Associate Professor position at IAE Paris (2017–2022). Her research focuses on gender equality, gender stereotypes, and the role of quantification in HR management. She earned a PhD in Management Sciences (Université Paris-Est, 2015) and a HDR (Université de Poitiers, 2021). She is also a graduate of ENSAE (2012) and Sciences Po (2013). Academic Roles: Full Professor, Université Paris-Saclay Vice-President for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (since 2024) Elected member of the Research Committee (since 2024) Co-responsible for the M1 Master in Management (since 2023) Research Interests: Dr. Coron’s work critically examines gender equality policies, the societal impact of gender stereotypes, and the ethical implications of algorithmic HR practices. She emphasizes the need for organizations to adopt intersectional frameworks to address systemic inequalities. Grants and Projects: ANR funding for lesbian workplace inclusion (2024–2025) Research on gender in health innovation (2023–2024) Studies on chatGPT in education and LGBTQ+ mental health (2023–2024) Awards: EFMD-FNEGE Best Research Book Award (2023, 2019) FNEGE Label for multiple academic contributions Teaching: She teaches advanced courses in quantitative methods, HR analytics, and gender studies at undergraduate and graduate levels. Recent courses include Data Analysis Tools (M1), Quantitative Methods (M2), and distance-learning modules on HR management.
Kerry Taylor is an Associate Professor (Data Science) at the School of Computing, Australian National University (ANU). She holds visiting roles at the University of Surrey (UK) and University of Melbourne. Her career spans 20 years at CSIRO, UN big data projects with ABS, and interdisciplinary research in data management, IoT, and semantic technologies. She lectures in data mining and convenes ANU's postgraduate applied data analytics programs. Education includes a BSc (Hons 1) in Computer Science from UNSW (1983) and a PhD in Computer Science and Technology from ANU (1996). She co-chaired the W3C/OGC Spatial Data on the Web working group (2015-2017) and serves on editorial boards for Knowledge-Based Systems and International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks . Research focuses on ontologies, semantic web, machine learning in IoT, and spatial data systems. Active projects include government information frameworks, distributed IoT facilities, and sensor data integration. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of logic-based and semantic approaches to data challenges.
Dr. Janine Johnson is a Professor in the Undergraduate Nursing Department at Clarkson College, where she has been since 2012. She teaches in the traditional BSN and RN to BSN programs, as well as the Community Health Program. Her roles include dissertation chair duties in the Healthcare Education and Leadership program. Dr. Johnson holds degrees of Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) and MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), and is a registered nurse (RN). Her research focuses on addressing barriers faced by racially and ethnically diverse nursing students, promoting evidence-based practice, and women's health issues. She has developed educational resources including digital curricula, concept maps, and lesson plans for platforms like ATI EHR Tutor and ATI Engage Fundamentals. Her work emphasizes inclusive education strategies and faculty development. Dr. Johnson has received multiple teaching and scholarship awards, including the Sigma Theta Tau Rising Star recognition and nominations for the Apple Award and Teaching Excellence. She actively contributes to professional development through presentations at national conferences such as Sigma Theta Tau and Elsevier events. Key Roles: Dissertation Committee Member, Course Instructor (NRS 352, NRS 475, CHL 364, etc.) Professional Memberships: Sigma Theta Tau International, National Society of Leadership and Success
Barbara J. Evans is a Stephen C. O’Connell Chair Professor of Law and Professor of Engineering at the University of Florida, with joint appointments in the Levin College of Law and Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. She focuses on data privacy, AI/ML medical software regulation, genomic technologies, and diagnostic testing, and is a key member of the NIH Bridge2AI project. Education : J.D. from Yale Law School, LL.M. in Health Law from the University of Houston, postdoctoral training in clinical ethics at MD Anderson, and a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from Stanford. Her research bridges law and engineering, emphasizing ethical and regulatory challenges in AI/ML medical applications, genomic data governance, and DIY biotechnology. She has led initiatives like the LawSeq SM project to standardize genomic analysis policies. The 15 most recent works highlight her interdisciplinary focus on AI ethics in healthcare, genomic privacy, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies. Key subfields include biomedical data sharing, FDA compliance, and equitable access to health data infrastructure. Scientific Awards : American Law Institute membership, IEEE Senior Membership, Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholar. Evans has collaborated with institutions like the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and contributed to guidelines for genomic medicine. Her grants include NIH funding for Bridge2AI and LawSeq SM projects.
Amanda Giang serves as Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, holding a Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy. She maintains a joint appointment with the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES). Her educational background includes a B.A.Sc. from the University of Toronto, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from MIT, with postdoctoral training at MIT and Harvard. Dr. Giang's research employs interdisciplinary approaches to develop modeling tools for environmental policy analysis, focusing on pollution assessment, environmental injustice, and the intersection of air quality, decarbonization, and equity. Her work emphasizes action-oriented partnerships with community organizations and government health/environment agencies. Current projects address freight transport decarbonization equity, cumulative impact assessment methodologies for overburdened communities, and holistic environmental impact evaluation in technology design. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise across environmental modeling, policy analysis, and justice frameworks, with significant contributions to understanding spatial inequities in environmental risk distribution and developing community-engaged research methodologies. UBC Killam Research Prize, 2023 Dr. Giang actively collaborates with community groups and government authorities through her LEAP (Learning, Environmental Assessment, and Policy) research group. Her work integrates technical modeling with real-world policy applications, particularly in urban environmental planning contexts where equity considerations are paramount. She has developed innovative frameworks for cumulative impact assessment and environmental justice analysis that directly inform regulatory decision-making processes. Her research laboratory focuses on developing open-source modeling tools for environmental policy analysis while maintaining strong community partnerships that ensure research addresses pressing local environmental justice concerns.
Professor Daniel Eyers is a Professor of Manufacturing Systems Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University , where he also serves as Director of Quality Assurance & Enhancement. He is co-director of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMSAC) and Cardiff University RemakerSpace , highlighting his leadership in sustainable and advanced manufacturing innovation. Professor of Manufacturing Systems Management, Cardiff University (2024–present) Co-Director, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (CAMSAC) (2024–present) Co-Director, Cardiff University RemakerSpace (2020–present) External Advisor, Open University (2022–present) His research focuses on the strategic management of advanced manufacturing technologies , particularly Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) , within operations and supply chain contexts. He explores how digital technologies enhance supply chain flexibility, sustainability, and performance. His work spans flexible manufacturing systems, servitization, and change management in industrial settings. His recent publications (2020–2025) reveal a strong trajectory in AI-human collaboration in decision-making , sustainable manufacturing , urban logistics , and the integration of 3D printing in circular economies. Themes include risk management, digital transformation, and the strategic impact of emerging technologies on operations. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as International Journal of Operations and Production Management , Production Planning and Control , and Omega . CEng, Engineering Council (UK) FHEA, Higher Education Academy ESRC Early Career Impact Acceleration Fellowship Daniel Eyers actively supervises PhD, MSc, and MBA students and has attracted over £2.5 million in research funding from research councils, the Welsh Government, and industry. He contributes to academic program design and quality assurance, serving on university committees and as an external examiner for other institutions. He is deeply engaged in applied research with industrial partners, reflecting his background in commercial manufacturing. His leadership in research centers and commitment to sustainability, digital innovation, and education underscore his role as a key figure in modern operations management scholarship.
Filip Biljecki is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed at the Department of Architecture within the College of Design and Engineering and the Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. He is the founder and principal investigator of the NUS Urban Analytics Lab and was awarded the prestigious NUS Presidential Young Professorship in 2020. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, his research bridges geomatic engineering, geospatial technologies, and urban data science to advance digital twins and data-driven urban planning. Dr. Biljecki's educational background includes: PhD in 3D GIS (cum laude), Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2017) MSc in Geomatics, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2010) BSc in Geodesy and Geoinformatics, University of Zagreb, Croatia (2008) His research interests focus on emerging urban data sources, particularly urban imagery, and their application in 3D city modeling, digital twins, and GeoAI. He explores how crowdsourcing and open science can inform cutting-edge techniques for urban sensing and analytics at city-scale. His work significantly contributes to establishing smart cities through innovative methods that integrate recent advancements in computer science, geomatics, and urban data science. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on street view imagery applications for urban analytics, digital twin development, and geospatial AI. His research spans multiple domains including urban morphology, environmental assessment, public health applications, and urban comfort analysis. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations with researchers from diverse fields, producing impactful studies that address complex urban challenges through innovative methodological approaches. His notable scientific achievements include: Annual Teaching Excellence Award (ATEA), 2025 College Educator Award AY2023/2024, 2025 Urban Informatics Paper of the Year Award, 2023 Top 2% scientists worldwide (Stanford University), 2021 Presidential Young Professorship (NUS), 2020 As an educator, Dr. Biljecki has supervised dozens of students leading to publications in leading journals and placements at top universities and organizations. He has delivered talks at over 120 universities and organizations worldwide including MIT, Stanford, Harvard, and ETH Zurich. His research is supported through various grants and affiliations including his role as Principal Investigator at the Future Cities Lab Global at the Singapore-ETH Centre. The NUS Urban Analytics Lab, which he established, brings together scholars from diverse disciplines to drive research on making cities smarter and more data-driven. The lab has developed innovative tools like ZenSVI for street view imagery analysis and has produced influential research on urban digital twins, urban morphology, and GeoAI applications. Through his leadership, the lab continues to pioneer methods that advance data-driven urban planning and smart city development.
Jochen Wirtz is the Vice Dean of MBA Programmes and Professor of Marketing at the National University of Singapore (NUS Business School). He holds a Ph.D. in services marketing from the London Business School and has held leadership roles, including founding director of the UCLA–NUS Executive MBA Programme and member of the NUS Teaching Academy. His research focuses on service management, intelligent automation, AI, and corporate digital responsibility. A globally recognized authority, he has authored over 20 books, including Services Marketing: People, Technology, Strategy (9th ed.) and Intelligent Automation , with translations in 26+ languages. His awards include the Christopher Lovelock Career Contributions Award (AMA) and the Academy of Marketing Science’s Outstanding Marketing Teacher Award. He advises international firms like Accenture and KPMG and is involved in start-ups such as Dataswyft and TranscribeMe. His work emphasizes ethical AI, service robots, and cost-effective excellence, contributing to both academic research and industry practice. Wirtz’s research spans service robots, platform economies, and luxury services. His recent studies explore generative AI’s impact on service encounters, corporate digital responsibility, and B2B customer experience strategies. He actively engages with industry through consulting, keynote speaking, and executive education.
Scott Hsu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, with his office located in WCOB 475B. His academic role centers on empirical finance research with strong institutional linkages. Dr. Hsu's research critically examines how external institutions and managerial characteristics shape corporate behavior. His primary focus areas include corporate political connections , CEO attributes (notably physical attractiveness), private equity dynamics , and venture capital investment patterns . He investigates causal mechanisms through which bankruptcy laws, political networks, and executive experiences influence firm policies, innovation outcomes, and market competition. Analysis of his 12 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent methodological rigor in studying institutional finance. Key trends include the supply-chain externalities of political connections, CEO appearance effects on firm valuation, and private equity's employment impacts. His work bridges corporate finance with political economy and innovation studies, frequently employing large-scale empirical datasets to uncover non-market forces in corporate decision-making. The 2025 paper on political connection externalities indicates ongoing active research.
Prof. Dr. Bernd Lucke is a full professor at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences and Department of Economics . He holds the Chair for Economic Growth and Business Cycles and has been active in research, teaching, and public policy discourse. Research Interests : Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy, European Economic Policy, Business Cycles, Econometrics, Development Policy, and Public Finance. Publications : His recent work (2025–2020) focuses on synthetic control methods for EU monetary analysis, ECB policy critiques, debt sustainability, digital currency legislation, and expropriation impacts on FDI. Earlier works span econometric testing of Ricardian equivalence, productivity shocks, and growth modeling. Media Contributions : Regular political commentary in outlets like Cicero and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , often critiquing ECB decisions, EU fiscal integration, and inflation dynamics. Contact : bernd.lucke@uni-hamburg.de
Prof. Dr. Daniel J. Lang is a leading academic at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he serves as Professor for Designing Real-World Laboratory Research and Head of the Research Group "Designing Real-World Laboratory Research" at ITAS. He also holds the UNESCO Chair in Higher Education for Sustainable Development at Leuphana University of Lüneburg. His career spans key roles including Dean of the Faculty of Sustainability at Leuphana University (2012-2016) and leadership positions in multiple research projects. Current affiliations: KIT (2022-present), Leuphana University (2010-2022) Research focus: Real-world laboratories, transdisciplinary research, sustainability transformations, knowledge integration, and urban mobility systems His work connects academic research with practical sustainability challenges, particularly in mobility (TRAMIGO, ADMoS-Future), digitalization (LinkLab), and societal transformation. He has developed frameworks for evaluating socio-technical experiments and co-designed tools for policy implementation. Scientific contributions include establishing transdisciplinary methodologies and contextual analysis frameworks. Recent projects examine equity in automated mobility (CulturalRoad), knowledge transfer in real-world labs, and sustainability transitions in SMEs (TRANSFORM). His 15 most recent publications address topics like socio-technical experiments, equity metrics, and cross-case learning. Key awards: UNESCO Chair in Higher Education for Sustainable Development Advising: Supervised Beecroft, R.'s 2020 dissertation on real-world labs
Bruno Takahashi is the Brandt Endowed Professor of Environmental Communication at Michigan State University, holding a joint appointment in the School of Journalism and AgBioResearch. He serves as Research Director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism and maintains affiliations with the Health and Risk Communication Center, the Environmental Science and Policy Program, and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at MSU. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Dr. Takahashi earned his bachelor's degree in communication from Universidad de Lima, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science from SUNY ESF. Bachelor's in Communication, Universidad de Lima, Peru M.S. in Environmental Science, SUNY ESF Ph.D. in Environmental Science (specializing in environmental communication and participatory processes), SUNY ESF Dr. Takahashi's research program focuses on news coverage of environmental issues, environmental journalism practices in Latin America and U.S. Latino media, and identity in science communication. His work emphasizes counter-hegemonic environmental discourses in Latin American contexts, examining complex networks of actors, media, and communication processes embedded in post-colonial and social and environmental justice dynamics. He has conducted extensive field research in Peru, Bolivia, and Puerto Rico, with particular attention to environmental communication during disasters and in Indigenous communities. His recent scholarly output reveals a strong trend toward examining climate change communication through diverse cultural lenses, with significant attention to Latin American perspectives, immigrant experiences in the United States, and identity factors in science communication. His publications frequently address decolonial approaches to environmental communication and the need for more inclusive international scholarship that centers Global South perspectives. Scientific awards and recognitions include: 2024 AEJMC First Place in Latin American Communication Research 2021 Fellow of the Institute for Diverse Leadership, AEJMC 2019 Knudson Latin America Book Prize Multiple top paper awards from ICA and AEJMC conferences Dr. Takahashi actively mentors a diverse research team of Ph.D. students, post-doctoral associates, and MA students, with former students now holding positions at universities including University of Nevada, University of Minnesota, and Emory University. His research is supported by significant grants including a $2.8 million NSF grant for the SciComm Identities Project, funding from the Climate and Land Use Alliance, and multiple State Department and Embassy grants for environmental journalism training in Latin America. He has developed and led education abroad programs to Peru (2018, 2024) and the Netherlands/Belgium (2022), providing experiential learning opportunities for students in environmental communication. As Research Director of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, Dr. Takahashi leads initiatives supporting environmental journalists globally. His current projects include examining environmental discourses in the Peruvian Amazon related to oil spills affecting Indigenous communities, studying decolonial environmental journalism practices in Bolivia and Peru, and co-leading Working Group 5 on Public Engagement and Governance for The Lancet Countdown Latin America, which has generated significant media coverage in outlets like CNN and El País.
Academic Profile Christina Harrington is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University with dual appointments in the School of Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction Institute) and School of Design. She directs the Equity and Health Innovations Design Research Lab , focusing on community-centered technology design. Her work bridges industrial design, interactive systems, and human factors psychology to advance health equity through technology. Research Focus Harrington's research employs participatory and speculative design methods to address systemic inequities in technology. She examines how design can support health autonomy for older adults, people with disabilities, and historically excluded communities (particularly Black and Latinx populations). Her work actively challenges corporate design paradigms through frameworks like design justice and community collectivism , with recent emphasis on ethical AI and conversational technologies. Research methodologies include: Community-based participatory research Speculative co-design Critical race and disability frameworks Intersectional analysis of technology impacts Publications Focus Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on equity-centered design with three dominant themes: 1) Health technology disparities affecting Black older adults, 2) Participatory AI and algorithmic justice, and 3) Design justice pedagogy. Over 60% of recent works explicitly examine racial equity in AI systems, health interfaces, and design education. Honors & Recognition Google Award for Inclusive Research (2022) for "Transforming theory into practice: eliciting cultural imaginaries and design thinking to understand Black-Centered Design" Skip Ellis Early Career Award (2022) Data & Society Faculty Fellow (2022-2023) Leadership & Impact As lab director, Harrington leads community-engaged projects that translate design justice principles into practice. She serves on committees for community tech initiatives and has industry experience at Apple, Lenovo, and Motorola. Her work influences both academic discourse (ACM CHI, CSCW, DIS) and industry practices in ethical design.
Professor Bing-Jie (Bruce) Ni is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a full Professor at UNSW Sydney. He is an internationally recognised leader in environmental engineering, wastewater treatment, greenhouse-gas mitigation, microplastics fate, electrocatalysis and sustainable energy systems. Education PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei (2005–2009) Research Interests Professor Ni’s research integrates process engineering, microbial biotechnology, materials science and mathematical modelling to develop sustainable technologies for high-efficiency pollutant removal, minimal carbon footprint and maximal energy recovery from wastewater. He is a global pioneer in: Modelling and control of nitrous oxide (N₂O) and methane (CH₄) emissions from wastewater systems, Micro- and nano-plastics ecotoxicity and mitigation in anaerobic digestion, Transforming sewage sludge into high-value liquid bio-energy (medium-chain fatty acids and long-chain alcohols), Designing cost-effective electrocatalysts from natural minerals for green hydrogen production and wastewater electrolysis. Research Output & Impact Over the last decade he has published 2 research books, 30 book chapters and >400 refereed journal papers , including 35 in Environmental Science & Technology and 85 in Water Research . His work has influenced global policy: the IPCC adopted his nitrous-oxide-emission model in 2019 to revise national greenhouse-gas inventories for the first time in 13 years. Awards & Recognition ARC Future Fellowship & ARC DECRA Fellowship Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science) Royal Society of Chemistry Highly Cited Researcher (2020–present) Mendeley Data Top 2 % Cited Researchers worldwide Listed among “Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers” (Engineers Australia, 2018) 50+ additional awards including Scopus Young Researcher Award, South Australian Water Awards, UQ Research Excellence Awards, and Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Awards. Research Funding & Leadership He has secured ≈ AUD $10 million in competitive funding (six major ARC grants plus >20 government, university and industry projects). He serves as: Lead Guest Editor, Water Research Editorial Advisory Board, Environmental Science & Technology Associate Editor for Journal of Cleaner Production , Environmental Chemistry Letters , Environmental Research , Journal of Environmental Management Editorial Board member for five additional high-impact journals. Teaching & Supervision At UTS he teaches Renewable Energy Technologies , Environmental and Sanitation Engineering , Process Dynamics and Control , and Water and Wastewater Treatment . He is available to supervise Masters and PhD students in environmental biotechnology, process modelling and sustainable energy systems. Laboratory & Commercial Translation He heads active research teams at both UNSW and UTS and is the inventor of >10 granted patents , some of which are currently being commercialised to deliver real-world impacts in greenhouse-gas-neutral wastewater treatment and renewable energy production.
