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Erik Bohlin is a Professor at Western University's Ivey Business School in the Business, Economics and Public Policy department. He holds the Ivey Chair in Telecommunication Economics, Policy and Regulation and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Telecommunications Policy . Currently on leave from Chalmers University of Technology, he combines economic theory with telecommunications policy analysis. PhD in Economics of Technology from Chalmers University of Technology (1995) BA in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics (1987) Masters and Bachelor in Theology from Community Chapel College (1984-1985) His research focuses on telecommunications policy, digitalization's socioeconomic impact, broadband regulation, and technology diplomacy. He examines network effects, market entry strategies, and digital infrastructure's role in economic growth. Recent publications analyze 5G regulation, AI's societal impact, digital technology adoption strategies, and broadband's economic effects. These works span telecommunications economics, policy analysis, and technology's macroeconomic influence. Scientific Affiliation : Member of Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Past Chair of International Telecommunications Society Teaching activities include developing and instructing graduate courses on Digital Strategy and Policy. The Chair receives funding from Ivey Business School, Bell Canada, and TELUS.

• Telecommunications Policy
• Digital Economy
• Regulatory Economics
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Philipp Afeche is a Professor of Operations Management and Statistics at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. His research bridges operations and marketing/economics, focusing on revenue management, pricing strategies, and service design in congestion-prone systems like healthcare and transportation. He holds a BA from the University of St. Gallen and MS/PhD degrees from Stanford University. Afeche has been recognized with the 2014 Best Paper Award (MSOM) and the 2018 Roger Martin Teaching Award. Education: BA, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland MS, Stanford University, USA PhD, Stanford University, USA Research Interests: Afeche explores optimization challenges in dynamic service systems, including pricing under uncertainty, strategic customer behavior in queues, and platform design for shared mobility systems. His work integrates queueing theory, game theory, and empirical analysis to address real-world operational inefficiencies in healthcare delivery and transportation networks. Recent studies focus on ride-hailing market mechanisms and bipartite matching systems. Awards: 2014 Best Paper Award, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management 2018 Roger Martin Award for Excellence in Teaching Grants & Editorial Roles: Editor for Management Science and Operations Research, with funding reviews for agencies in Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, and the US. Past chair of the Service Management SIG for MSOM Society. Labs/Teams: Active in Rotman's Operations Management group and collaborates with industry partners on supply chain optimization and revenue management projects.

• Operations Management
• Revenue Management
• Supply Chain Management
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Dr. Mahesh Tripunitara is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, serving as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. He holds a PhD (2005) and Master's (1995) in Computer Science from Purdue University, along with a BSc (1993) in Computer Science from Dalhousie University. His research focuses on information security, authorization mechanisms, cryptographic key management, and hardware security, with industry experience at Motorola's R&D labs and Silicon Valley. His work spans theoretical advancements like access control policy analysis and practical applications such as secure payments systems and IoT device reliability. Notable awards include the Best Student Paper at Usenix Security 2013 and Best Paper at ACM SACMAT 2013. He actively serves on program committees for major security conferences including CCS, CODASPY, and SACMAT. Recent publications highlight innovations in cellular security (SUCI-Catchers defense), role-mining optimization, and blockchain smart contract auditing. Teaching includes advanced algorithm design courses (ECE 406/606) and digital computation (BME 121). His research emphasizes balancing security rigor with usability in authorization systems and hardware protection mechanisms.

• Information Security
• Authorization and Access Control
• Cryptographic Key Transport
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Blayne Haggart is a Professor in Political Science at Brock University, Canada. His research focuses on the international political economy of knowledge, particularly intellectual property rights, data governance, and internet governance. He previously worked as a professional journalist and economist with the Parliamentary Information and Research Service before transitioning to academia. BA (Carleton University) MA (University of Toronto) MA (Carleton-NPSIA) PhD (Carleton University) Dr. Haggart's current research explores: International Political Economy frameworks Digital policy and governance Intellectual property rights in the digital age North American political economy dynamics Intersections between sports and politics His scholarly work has been published in leading journals including: Canadian Public Administration Telecommunications Policy Journal of Digital Media & Policy Journal of Information Policy Dr. Haggart serves as: Senior Fellow with the Centre for International Governance Innovation Associate Senior Fellow with the Käte Hamburger Kolleg/Centre for Global Cooperation Research

• International Political Economy
• International Relations
• Digital Policy
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Sharla Alegria is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto (Downtown Toronto campus), specializing in sociological research focused on race, gender, and technology. Her work intersects colonialism, racialization, and indigeneity with computational methods and organizational studies. She examines how systemic inequalities manifest in tech workforces and AI systems, emphasizing intersectional analyses of labor markets and workplace dynamics. Her research interests include the sociology of artificial intelligence, racialized and gendered labor in tech industries, and the sociotechnical reproduction of inequality. She critiques structural barriers in STEM fields and explores pathways to enhance diversity and inclusion in science and engineering workforces through policy and organizational interventions. Key themes in her recent publications (2024–2016) include algorithmic bias in machine learning, gender pay gaps in federal science agencies, and the invisibility of marginalized workers in global tech supply chains. Her work bridges sociological theory with empirical analyses of contemporary technological and organizational challenges. Despite her prolific output, no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her research often engages with interdisciplinary methods, combining quantitative and ethnographic approaches to study systemic inequities in high-tech environments.

• Colonialism
• Racialization
• Indigeneity
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Dr. Sylvie Albert is a Professor of Strategy and Leadership at the University of Winnipeg, former Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, and past Associate Dean of Laurentian University's Faculty of Management. With 15 years in academia, she has extensive experience in municipal/provincial governance, management consulting, and economic development. A leading expert in smart cities and digital urban innovation, her work bridges academia, policy, and practice through roles like Senior Advisor to Infrastructure Canada's Smart Cities Challenge and lead jurist for the Intelligent Community Forum. Her research focuses on sustainable urban development, digital governance, and community telecommunication networks, informed by activism on local-to-international boards and think tanks. She is authoring her fourth book on smart cities and has led projects nationwide through her consultancy, Planned Approach Inc. Education & Experience: 12 years in government roles 10 years in management consulting Founder/owner of Planned Approach Inc. (economic development consulting) Leadership roles in Northern Ontario economic development corporations Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary work examines strategy development , entrepreneurship , innovation ecosystems , and the intersection of digitalization with urban policy. Key themes include: Smart/intelligent/sustainable city frameworks Community wireless networks and ICT adoption Online learning pedagogy in business education Labour market barriers for immigrant professionals Grants & Advising: Her advisory contributions include: Global Forum on Digitalization in Europe (yearly participation) Infrastructure Canada's Smart Cities Challenge (Senior Advisor) UN Voluntary Local Reviews methodology development Her consultancy work emphasizes economic development projects and smart community planning across Canada. Labs & Collaborations: Engaged with global networks like the Intelligent Community Forum and cross-sectoral partnerships to advance urban innovation, digital equity, and participatory governance models.

• Smart Cities
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Digital Innovation in Governance
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Robert G Howell is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, since 1980, promoted to full Professor in 1993. He previously served as a part-time tutor at Victoria University of Wellington (1977–1979) and a Teaching Fellow at the University of Illinois (1979–1980). His research focuses on intellectual property, cultural property, telecommunications law, private international law, and Asia-Pacific legal issues. He co-directed the International Intellectual Property Summer Program (2002–2007) and served on the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI) Board (2008–2018), becoming an Emeritus Member in 2018. Education: LLB, Victoria University of Wellington (1976) LLM, University of Illinois (1984) His teaching portfolio includes Property Law, Intellectual Property, Private International Law, Telecommunications Law, and Internet-related law. He has published extensively, including the 2011 book Canadian Telecommunications Law: Dimensions in a Digital Age . His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to technology, law, and transnational governance. Awards & Affiliations: Emeritus Member, British Columbia Law Institute (2018) Professional Contributions: Organized international conferences on telecommunications and intellectual property Advisor on graduate supervision in law He is affiliated with the National Centre for Indigenous Laws and contributes to trans-Pacific legal dialogues, reflecting his focus on Asia-Pacific regional legal dynamics.

• Intellectual Property
• Cultural Property
• Telecommunications
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Hyejin Ku is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the intersection of Mathematical Finance and Machine Learning, addressing challenges in risk measurement, portfolio optimization, and quantitative finance. She develops advanced mathematical models to enhance decision-making through reinforcement learning and data analytics. Notable projects include novel algorithms for credit rating prediction using neural networks and sequence-based clustering for credit risk assessment. Her work integrates applied mathematics with real-world financial applications, such as systemic risk reduction in multi-layer networks and option pricing under liquidity constraints. She holds a prominent position in mathematical finance, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical solutions for financial markets. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining machine learning techniques with financial modeling to solve complex problems in risk management and asset valuation. Her publications span over two decades, showcasing contributions to portfolio optimization, derivatives pricing, and computational finance. Dr. Ku is affiliated with York University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where she contributes to academic leadership and research mentorship. Her office is located in DB 2025, and she can be reached at hku@yorku.ca.

• Mathematical Finance
• Machine Learning
• Risk Management
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Marie-Claude Desjardins is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law , Université de Sherbrooke, where she has been affiliated since 2011. She specializes in interdisciplinary legal research at the intersection of Consumer Law , Environmental Law , Agri-Food Systems , and Blockchain Regulation , with a focus on heteronomy between state law and private norms , eco-social justice , and fair trade certification . PhD in Law (Université Montesquieu-Bordeaux IV, 2015) LL.D. (Université Laval, 2015) LL.M. (Université Laval, 2005) B.C.L./LL.B. (McGill University, 2003) Her research explores normative interactions between state law and private standards in fair trade certification, particularly in viticulture and agri-food sectors. She examines how certification systems address labor rights, environmental protection, and consumer empowerment, with fieldwork in Chile, South Africa, and Argentina. Recent publications and presentations highlight her work on data transparency in telecommunications, blockchain applications for sustainable claims, and food labeling regulations . She co-directs the Centre de recherche sur la régulation et le droit de la gouvernance (CrRDG) and has secured grants from SSHRC, FRQSC, and the Desjardins Foundation. Key awards: Minerve Thesis Prize (2014), Best Cotutelle Thesis (France-Québec), and Best Thesis in Humanities/Social Sciences (Québec)

• Consumer Law
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Law
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Jun Yan is an Associate Professor and Concordia University Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security and Resilience at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (Concordia University). His research focuses on cybersecurity, smart grid systems, and AI-driven solutions for energy and communication networks. He supervises graduate students in programs such as Information Systems Security (MASc), Computer Science (MCompSc), and Information and Systems Engineering (PhD). Research Highlights : Cybersecurity of distributed energy systems, AI penetration testing frameworks, and resilient transactive energy markets. Awards : Holds a prestigious university research chair in AI-driven cybersecurity. His work integrates machine learning with domain-specific challenges in smart grids, IoT security, and multi-agent systems. Notable contributions include frameworks for detecting adversarial attacks on power systems, optimizing renewable energy integration, and developing AI tools for penetration testing. His articles reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary solutions blending cybersecurity, energy systems, and advanced computing. Yan’s research also addresses policy and infrastructure challenges in sustainable energy systems, including waste management policy analysis and optimal configuration of hybrid renewable systems. He has pioneered open-source co-simulation platforms like PEMT-CoSim and Quantum-Sim for secure energy trading and quantum communication in grids. He actively engages in grant-funded projects and advises on both academic and applied aspects of cybersecurity and intelligent systems.

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Smart Grids
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Sudhakar Ganti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on cloud computing resource management, software-defined networking (SDN), traffic management, quality-of-service optimization, and performance evaluation through queueing theory. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in network efficiency and distributed systems. Dr. Ganti’s expertise includes optimizing resource allocation in fog-cloud systems, enhancing telehealth IoT energy efficiency, and developing dynamic defense frameworks for SDN security. His contributions span network traffic prediction, large file transport protocols, and formal verification of networking systems. He has published extensively in top-tier conferences and journals, addressing challenges in distributed computing, cyber security, and edge computing. His research trends emphasize leveraging reinforcement learning for fog-cloud resource allocation, multi-objective optimization in IoT, and SDN-driven network security. Earlier work includes foundational studies on optical router bypass, cloud workload characterization, and conversational agents for smart environments. Despite his prolific output, no academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in his profile.

• Cloud Computing Resource Management
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Traffic Management and Quality-of-Service
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Mustapha C.E. Yagoub is a Full Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, with over 500 publications in RF/microwave CAD, RFID systems, neural networks, and applied electromagnetics. He leads research in the ELEMENT Laboratory and RFM Research Group , focusing on wireless communication systems and nonlinear device modeling. PhD in Electronics (Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, 1994) Magister in Telecommunications (École Nationale Polytechnique d'Alger, 1987) Dipl.-Ing. in Electronics (École Nationale Polytechnique d'Alger, 1979) His research bridges Microwave Circuit Design with Artificial Intelligence , including applications in Energy Conservation and Telecommunication Systems . Key trends in his publications include hybrid modeling techniques combining Neural Networks with Computational Electromagnetics for optimizing Antenna Design and RF Components . He is a Senior Member of IEEE and licensed with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec . His lab teams focus on High-Tc Superconducting Devices and Directional Antenna Optimization for RFID networks.

• RF/Microwave Circuit Design
• RFID Systems
• Antenna Design
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Megan O'Connell is a Professor and Faculty Member in Psychology and Health Studies at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. She holds an Associate Membership in the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health, Medicine, and serves as a Clinical Psychologist specialized in Neuropsychology with the Rural and Remote Memory Clinic (RRMC). She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Victoria, along with an M.A. and B.A. Honors degree. Her research focuses on dementia assessment and interventions, telemedicine applications for rural healthcare, caregiver support systems, and technology integration in aging populations. Dr. O’Connell has received substantial research funding through grants like the New Frontiers in Research Fund ($24M CAD), CIHR grants ($2.1M CAD), and the Weston Family Foundation ($12.2M CAD). She leads projects addressing culturally safer dementia care in Indigenous communities, interprofessional primary care readiness, and cognitive rehabilitation via telehealth. Her lab is managed by Research Coordinator Shoshana Green, who oversees operations and grant administration. Her work emphasizes rural health disparities, particularly in dementia diagnosis and support. Recent studies include longitudinal analyses of pre-COVID-19 social isolation impacts, telehealth-based cognitive interventions, and cross-national cognitive measure harmonization. She actively collaborates with organizations like the Alzheimer Society of SK and the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) to advance dementia care equity and interdisciplinary practice. Dr. O’Connell has supervised 28 practicum placements and mentored numerous graduate students. Notable advisees include Karl Grewal (clinical neuropsychology at Glenrose Hospital), Jake Ursenbach (private clinical practice in Calgary), and August Kortzman (currently at the Rural and Remote Memory Clinic). Her research narrative bridges clinical neuropsychology with public health imperatives, addressing both individual patient needs and systemic healthcare challenges.

• Dementia
• Alzheimer Disease
• Neuropsychology
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Peter Anderson is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication , Simon Fraser University . His work focuses on telecommunication policy , emergency communication , and disaster risk reduction using information and communication technologies (ICT) . Education : M.A. in Communication (1977, Simon Fraser University) B.G.S. in General Studies (1973, Simon Fraser University) Anderson’s research explores systemic approaches to emergency communication , including last-mile warning systems , next-generation public safety networks , and space-based communication for disaster resilience. His publications span ICT policy , critical infrastructure protection , and community crisis planning . Recent articles emphasize technology for disaster mitigation (e.g., tsunami alert systems, CAP message brokers for Sri Lanka) and emergency network design . He has collaborated on public safety broadband projects and satellite communication systems for remote areas. Anderson contributes to the Applied Communication and Technology Laboratory and Public Safety Deployable PSBNs research at SFU. His work bridges technology policy , disaster management , and rural communication strategies .

• Emergency Communication
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Telecommunication Policy
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Enda Brophy is Associate Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, where he researches and teaches at the intersection of political economy, labour, and social change in communication industries. Education & Training: While his formal degrees are not explicitly listed, Brophy’s extensive translation work of foundational Italian autonomist texts and his co-editorship of critical academic volumes signal advanced training in critical theory, labour studies, and communication research. Research Interests: Political economy of communication and digital media Labour and collective organising in media, cultural and creative industries Call-centre work and global outsourcing Platform labour and gig-economy dynamics Autonomist Marxist theory and worker inquiry Digital debt, financialisation, and resistance Student movements and university governance Precarious employment and creative labour Analysing his recent publications (2015-2020) reveals a consistent focus on the transformation of labour processes under communicative capitalism: from call-centre scripting and surveillance to food-delivery platform work during COVID-19, and from unpaid internships in creative industries to emergent forms of tech-worker organising using digital tools. These works collectively map how digital infrastructures mediate, discipline, and occasionally enable new solidarities among precarious workers. Awards & Recognition: 2018 Canadian Association of Work and Labour Studies Book of the Year Award for Language Put to Work 2018 Canadian Communication Association Gertrude J. Robinson Book of the Year Award for Language Put to Work Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC Academic of the Year Award Research Grants & Collaborative Projects: He co-leads Cultural Workers Organize , a multi-investigator SSHRC-funded project with Greig de Peuter, Nicole Cohen, Kate Oakley and Marisol Sandoval, investigating collective responses to precarity among cultural and creative workers in Canada and the UK. Editorial board memberships at Studies in Political Economy , Work Organisation, Labour and Globalisation , and tripleC further anchor his scholarly leadership. Graduate Supervision & Teaching: Brophy currently teaches CMNS 130 Communication and Social Change and actively supervises MA and PhD students working on labour, social movements, and digital media. He is formally associated with SFU’s Labour Studies Program as an Associate.

• Political economy of communication
• Communication and social change
• Labour and collective organizing in media and communication industries
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