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Nasir Memon is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering and concurrently serves as the Dean of Engineering at NYU Shanghai. He has been a faculty member at NYU Tandon since September 1998. Memon is a co-founder of NYU's Center for Cyber Security (CCS) and NYU Abu Dhabi, and the founder of key initiatives such as the OSIRIS Lab, CyberSecurity Awareness Week (CSAW), the NYU Tandon Bridge program, and the Cyber Fellows program. His work focuses on advancing cybersecurity education and addressing systemic biases in AI-driven systems. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Nebraska Master of Science, Mathematics, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, BITS, Pilani Research Interests: Media Forensics and Authentication Biometric Security and Privacy Data Compression and Privacy-Preserving Techniques Network Security and Incident Response AI Ethics and Fairness in Machine Learning Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Awards and Honors: IEEE Fellow (2010) SPIE Fellow (2014) Jacobs Excellence in Education Award (2002) NSF CAREER Award (1997) Advising and Grants: Advises Ph.D. students like Anubhav Jain and Govind Mittal, and mentors Master’s students such as Rishit Dholakia. Recipient of NSF grants and funding from NYU Abu Dhabi and Indiana University Bloomington for projects like computational tools for fact-checking and AI-driven bias mitigation. Labs and Teams: Directs the OSIRIS Lab, a leading research group in cybersecurity and AI. Leads initiatives at the NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS) and collaborates with NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Cyber Security.

• Digital Forensics
• Biometrics
• Authentication
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Hadi Esmaeilzadeh is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering . He leads the Alternative Computing Technologies (ACT) Laboratory and serves as Associate Director of the Center for Machine Integrated Computing and Security (MICS) . Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington (2013) Research focuses on computer architecture , machine learning acceleration , and approximate computing His work has produced 15+ publications spanning IEEE Micro Top Picks , CACM Research Highlights , and ISCA . Key projects include: Tabla : Cross-stack ML acceleration framework DnnWeaver : Open-source DNN acceleration platform Major honors include: IEEE TCCA Young Computer Architect Award ISCA Hall of Fame Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Georgia Tech PURA Award Teaching roles: CSE 141: Introduction to Computer Architecture CSE 240D: Accelerator Design for Deep Learning CSE 240A: Principles of Computer Architecture

• Computer Architecture
• Machine Learning
• Approximate Computing
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Anil K. Jain is a University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, where he has taught and conducted research for over 50 years. His work focuses on Pattern Recognition , Biometrics , and Machine Learning , with foundational contributions to fingerprint, face, and palmprint recognition. B.S., Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1969) M.S. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University (1970, 1973) in Electrical Engineering His research spans Computer Vision , Deep Learning , and Biometric Security , addressing challenges in adversarial robustness , demographic bias , and generative models . Recent publications emphasize transformer-based architectures , domain adaptation , and contactless biometric systems . Scientific awards include: Inductee, National Academy of Engineering (2016) Inductee, The World Academy of Sciences (2019) BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2025) Fellowships: Guggenheim, Humboldt, Fulbright Doctor Honoris Causa: 3 universities He has authored seminal works like Introduction to Biometrics and Handbook of Face Recognition , and served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence . His leadership in Forensic Science includes roles on the Defense Science Board and AAAS study teams.

• Pattern Recognition
• Biometrics
• Machine Learning
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Adrian Linacre is a Professor and Chair in Forensic DNA Technology at Flinders University, within the College of Science and Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences. He is a leading figure in forensic science, with a focus on DNA analysis, wildlife forensics, and crime scene investigation. BSc in Biological Sciences (Hons), University of Edinburgh, 1984 DPhil in Molecular Genetics, University of Sussex, 1988 His research centers on getting more from less at crime scenes , particularly through developing highly sensitive DNA typing methods and studying the transfer and persistence of biological materials. He also pioneers the use of non-human DNA in forensic investigations, notably in wildlife forensic science , aiding in species identification and combating illegal wildlife trade. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in trace DNA analysis , body fluid identification , and DNA transfer dynamics , with applications in drug cases, sexual assault investigations, and environmental DNA degradation. His work increasingly integrates molecular techniques with real-world forensic challenges. Notable scientific awards include: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), 2020 Inspirational Scientist of the Year, Royal Society of Edinburgh, 2005 Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts and Commerce (FRSA) Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards (2023, 2024) He has successfully supervised several students, including Piyamas Kanokwongnuwut and Alicia Haines, many of whom have won international recognition. He has secured significant research funding and contributed to national and international forensic policy, including a key review for the UK Home Office on low-template DNA. His professional leadership includes presidencies of the ANZFSS and ISFG, and vice presidency of the IAFS. Linacre is actively involved in editorial roles, serving as Associate Editor for Forensic Science International: Genetics and on the boards of Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology and the Australian Journal of Forensic Science . He is a sought-after expert witness and media commentator in forensic science.

• Forensic Science
• Forensic DNA Analysis
• Wildlife Forensic Science
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Prof. Dr. Chunyang Chen is a full professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Heilbronn, Germany, and an adjunct professor at Monash University, Australia. He is a core member of the Munich Data Science Institute, board member of Heilbronn Data Science Center, and fellow at Fortiss. His research spans Software Engineering, Deep Learning, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), focusing on AI/ML, NLP, and program analysis applications. PhD from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore His research explores three primary domains: AI-Driven Mobile App Development : Focused on requirement elicitation, UI design, code generation, and GUI testing using LLMs, NLP, and lightweight program analysis. Software Repository Mining : Involves library/API migration, collaborative editing, query reformulation, and thesaurus construction. Deep Learning Security : Examines robustness and security in mobile apps, including on-device model attacks, backdoor attacks, phishing attacks, and defense mechanisms. His recent publications highlight trends in LLM applications for software testing, bug replay, accessibility, and dataset construction. Awards include Best Paper Honorable Mention at CHI 2024, DECRA, ACM SIGSOFT Early Career Award, multiple Distinguished Paper Awards, and the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad. PhD students: Shengcheng Yu, Yanqi Su, Mark Huasong Meng, Wenchao Gu, Zhen Tao, Kai Huang, Sidong Feng, Yujin Huang, Jian Gu Master/Bachelor students: Dustin Minh Duc Vu, Jason Siu, Ruiqi Dong, Minh Nguyen, An-Chieh Chang, Chao Wu, Yujin Huang, Ishan Joshi, Xinyan Li Chunyang Chen has supervised numerous students across institutions including TUM, Monash University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, ANU, and others. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Generative AI, software engineering, and programming foundations. He actively contributes to academic service as a guest editor, program committee member, and reviewer for top-tier conferences and journals.

• Software Engineering
• Deep Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Jonathan Levy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science at Miami University, where he also serves as Director of the Institute for the Environment and Sustainability. His research focuses on groundwater contaminant transport, water quality management, and environmental geochemistry, with field studies conducted in Ohio, Kenya, Zambia, and Malawi. Research interests include: Groundwater/surface-water interactions Riverbed hydraulic conductivity Pharmaceutical removal using clay minerals Water resource sustainability in developing regions His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on environmental remediation techniques, particularly through investigations of clay mineral sorption properties for contaminant removal and geophysical analysis of seismic activity. Current graduate student research includes projects on toxic metal contamination in Zambian mining towns, groundwater vulnerability in southern Kenya, and riverbed filtration efficiency. Dr. Levy has received funding from National Geographic, Fulbright, and municipal water authorities for source-water protection and groundwater research initiatives.

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Contaminant Transport
• Water Quality Management
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Prof. Dr. Matthias Weidlich is a faculty member at Humboldt University of Berlin within the Institute of Computer Science under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . His research focuses on Process Mining , Complex Event Processing , and Data Privacy with applications in Business Process Management and Scientific Workflows . Research Interests: Business Process Management and Process Mining Complex Event Processing and Stream Data Analysis Data Privacy and Security in Process Systems Scientific Workflow Systems and User Behavior Heterogeneous Network Embeddings Algorithm Design and Optimization Recent Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in: Efficient stream processing techniques Privacy-preserving process mining frameworks Scientific workflow analysis tools Graph neural network applications Multi-modal data integration Adaptive querying systems Contact: Office: Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin Phone: 030 2093-41277 Email: matthias.weidlich@hu-berlin.de Web: hu.berlin/data

• Business Process Management
• Process Mining
• Complex Event Processing
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Robert Anderson is a Professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law, currently serving as Dean of Law. His scholarly work focuses on business law and admiralty/maritime law, particularly examining transactional legal documents in corporate law and mergers & acquisitions through empirical and computational analysis. He previously held faculty positions at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law and practiced law at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Education: J.D., New York University School of Law Ph.D., Stanford University Anderson's research explores how legal frameworks evolve to meet business needs, with a focus on corporate entities, contract design, and legal empiricism. His recent work bridges maritime law with modern corporate theory, revealing historical precedents for contemporary business structures. The 15 most recent publications reflect his expertise in corporate law (11 articles), empirical legal analysis (10), contract theory (8), and legal technology (5). Key trends include computational analysis of legal documents, jurisdictional competition in incorporation, and historical/legal comparisons between maritime and corporate systems. Collaborations: Regularly co-authors with Jeffrey Manns on M&A and corporate law topics. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

• Business Law
• Admiralty and Maritime Law
• Corporate Law
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Prof. Kana M. Sureshan is a leading researcher at IISER Thiruvananthapuram 's School of Chemistry , specializing in topochemical synthesis , supramolecular chemistry , and polymer science . His work bridges materials chemistry and carbohydrate-based systems , with a focus on solid-state reactions and CO2 capture materials . Education : PhD (National Chemical Laboratory, Pune), MSc (University of Calicut), BSc (University of Calicut) Experience : Professor (2020-present), Associate Professor (2014-2019), Assistant Professor (2009-2014), Senior Scientist (2008-2009) His research interests include topochemical polymerization , self-healing materials , and crystal engineering . He pioneered solid-state synthesis of polymers with unique properties like helical structures and moisture-responsive adhesives . Recent article trends highlight CO2 capture materials (2025), collagen mimics (2025), and hierarchical crystal transformations (2024). Scientific Awards include JC Bose Fellowship (2024), Fellow of RSC (2018), Swarnajayanti Fellowship (2013), and Young Scientist Award (MIT, 2015). He serves on editorial/advisory boards for Chemical Society Reviews , Angewandte Chemie , and ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering . His grants and collaborations span institutions in Germany, UK, and Japan. He has mentored numerous students and developed eco-friendly organogelators for marine oil-spill recovery (2016-2018).

• Topochemical Synthesis
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Polymer Science
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Christopher D. Abraham, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is affiliated with the Siteman Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center, and Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS). Dr. Abraham practices at multiple locations including the Center for Advanced Medicine Radiation Oncology Center, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and Siteman Cancer Center – North County. His clinical work focuses on radiation oncology with expertise in treating brain tumors and other cancers. Dr. Abraham completed his Medical Degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2011 and his Residency in Radiation Oncology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in 2016. He earned his BS in Radiologic Science from the Medical College of Georgia in 2004. Dr. Abraham's research focuses on advancing radiation therapy techniques, particularly in stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases, hippocampal-avoidance whole brain radiation therapy, and innovative approaches for glioblastoma treatment. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on optimizing radiation delivery while minimizing neurocognitive side effects. He has pioneered simulation-free radiation therapy techniques that expedite treatment planning, particularly for palliative care patients. His research also explores the integration of AI and large language models in radiation oncology workflows and insurance appeals processes. Analysis of Dr. Abraham's recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory focused on improving precision in radiation therapy for brain tumors, with particular attention to hippocampal protection, adaptive planning techniques, and combined modality approaches. His work spans clinical trials, technical innovations in treatment planning, and translational research connecting imaging with treatment outcomes. The increasing citation counts of his work, particularly his 2023 paper on simulation-free radiation therapy which has 34 citations, demonstrates growing impact in the field. While specific awards are not listed in the provided information, Dr. Abraham's work has accumulated 536 citations according to Scopus metrics, indicating significant scholarly impact. His research has been referenced in clinical guidelines and policy sources, demonstrating translational relevance to clinical practice. Dr. Abraham actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, and physicists. His work on the NRG Oncology/RTOG 0631 trial demonstrates involvement in large cooperative group studies. He has contributed to efforts examining insurance policy adherence to radiation oncology guidelines, showing engagement with healthcare systems issues. As a key member of the Brain Tumor Center at Siteman Cancer Center, Dr. Abraham participates in comprehensive brain tumor care teams that integrate surgical, medical, and radiation oncology approaches. His work with the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences highlights his commitment to translating research findings into clinical practice. Current research directions include exploring simulation-free radiation therapy techniques, optimizing hippocampal-sparing approaches, and investigating novel combinations of radiation with immunotherapies.

• Radiation Oncology
• Neuro-Oncology
• Brain Tumor Treatment
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Urs Hengartner is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Waterloo. His research focuses on information privacy, computer and network security with emphasis on smartphones, IoT, and machine learning-based authentication systems. He holds a Ph.D. (2005) and M.Sc. (2003) from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Diploma from ETH Zürich (1997). His work spans Adaptive security attacks on ML systems Implicit user authentication frameworks Privacy-preserving technologies for location and genomic data Secure authentication systems resilient to voice/spoofing attacks Recent publication trends show a strong focus on adversarial attack detection (e.g., watermarking evasion, diffusion model attacks) and context-aware authentication systems . His frameworks like MRAAC and SHRIMPS address multi-stage authentication challenges in mobile ecosystems. Key contributions include frameworks for evaluating multi-user authentication systems (SHRIMPS), risk-aware access control (MRAAC), and novel defense strategies against collaborative robot traffic fingerprinting. His work bridges security mechanisms with user-centric design principles.

• Information Privacy
• Computer Security
• Network Security
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Raul Sanchez Reillo is a Full Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), affiliated with the Grupo Universitario de Tecnologías de Identificación (GUTI). His research focuses on biometric systems, mobile authentication, and security technologies. Key areas include presentation attack detection, vein recognition, and ECG biometrics. He leads projects involving smartphone-based biometric solutions, 3D printed markers, and standards development for biometric interoperability. Research interests span multiple modalities: fingerprint authentication, dynamic signature verification, gait recognition, and vascular biometrics. He emphasizes usability and accessibility in mobile environments, exploring ergonomics and user interaction challenges. His work integrates machine learning (transformers, RNNs) with hardware solutions like FPGA-based systems. Publications highlight innovations in spoofing detection, medical applications (ECG/vein analysis), and low-cost hardware implementations. He contributes to European standards (BioAPI, Hand Data Interchange Format) and evaluates security practices for R&D compliance with EU data protection regulations. Current initiatives include enhancing biometric systems for critical infrastructure security and improving accessibility for elderly users. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he leads the Mobile Pass project evaluating user interaction in biometric systems. His lab (GUTI) develops open testing methodologies for biometric performance under Common Criteria and environmental stressors. Recent work addresses vulnerabilities in mobile fingerprint sensors and the ethical implications of biometric-as-a-service models.

• Biometrics
• Biometric Systems
• Computer Vision
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Liu Hongmei is a Researcher and Master's Supervisor at Southern University of Science and Technology's Department of Biomedical Engineering. Holding a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, she specializes in micro-nano robotics and tissue engineering for tumor therapy, with over 66 publications and 12 patents. Her work bridges biomedical engineering and nanotechnology for precision cancer treatments. B.S., Biological Sciences, Harbin Normal University (2005) M.S., Botany, Northeast Agricultural University (2008) Ph.D., Biochemical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015) Her research focuses on biomaterials engineering , nanoparticle drug delivery , and microenvironment-responsive hydrogels . Key areas include glioma therapy, traumatic brain injury recovery, and intervertebral disc degeneration treatments. Recent work explores pH/ROS/inflammation-triggered hydrogels and bioengineered bacteria for disease modulation. Article trends show a strong emphasis on nanoparticle design (2014-2025) for glioma, hydrogel development (2017-2025) for tissue repair, and biomimetic material synthesis (2023-2025) inspired by spider silk and meniscus structures. Sub-fields span pyroptosis inhibition, epigenetic reprogramming, and microbiome engineering. Jiangsu Science and Technology Award (2020) Jiangsu Medical Science and Technology Award (2020) Jiangsu Educational Science Research Award (2021) Chinese Medical Doctor Association's Outstanding Young Scientist (2018) Liu has supervised numerous projects including National Natural Science Foundation of China grants, Jiangsu Province Key R&D Program funding, and Shenzhen City General Projects. She holds 12 Chinese invention patents and collaborates with institutions like the UNESCO Centre for Higher Education Innovation.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Tumor Therapy
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Professor Kallol Mondal is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. With a PhD from IIT Kharagpur, he has established himself as an expert in corrosion science, metallic glasses, and advanced steel development. His research focuses on fundamental aspects of material behavior under various environmental conditions, with practical applications in railway infrastructure, high-performance alloys, and nanotechnology. PhD from IIT Kharagpur (2005) Postdoctoral research at NIMS, Japan (2005-2007) Associate Professor at IIT Kanpur (2012-present) Visiting Associate Professor at University of British Columbia, Canada (2013) Professor Mondal's research spans multiple domains of materials science, with particular emphasis on corrosion/oxidation mechanisms, phase transformations, and development of novel metallic alloys. His work combines theoretical thermodynamics with practical applications, resulting in breakthroughs in corrosion-resistant steels, metallic glasses, and nanoporous materials. His laboratory focuses on non-equilibrium processing techniques that enable the creation of materials with exceptional mechanical properties. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on corrosion mechanisms in various steel alloys, particularly for railway applications. His work also prominently features research on metallic glasses, nanoporous materials, and advanced ceramic composites. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges fundamental materials science with practical engineering applications. P K Kelkar Young Faculty Research Fellowship (2012) Best paper award in CORCON 2010 Best poster award at ADNAN 2013 Recognized among top 20% reviewers for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A Professor Mondal has successfully mentored numerous PhD and M.Tech students, with research projects spanning corrosion science, metallic glasses, steel development, and nanoporous materials. His Non-equilibrium Processing & Corrosion Laboratory at IIT Kanpur serves as a hub for innovative research in materials degradation and prevention. His collaborations extend internationally, including significant work with researchers at the University of British Columbia.

• Corrosion
• Oxidation
• Metallic glasses
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Professor Nicholas Warren is a Chair in Sustainable Materials at the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering at the University of Sheffield. With a PhD from Sheffield and academic experience at Leeds University (2016-2024), his research integrates polymer chemistry with automation technologies. Education: University of Bristol (2005), University of Sheffield (PhD) Academic Positions: Postdoc at Sheffield (2005-2016), University Academic Fellow at Leeds (2016-2024), Associate Professor (2021-2024) Current Role: Chair in Sustainable Materials (2024-present) Research focuses on polymer science with flow chemistry , online monitoring , and artificial intelligence to advance sustainable materials. Key article trends include self-driving laboratories , multi-objective optimization , and nanostructured polymer systems . Scientific recognitions include: 2022 Macro Group UK Young Researchers Medal 2023 RSC Reaction Chemistry & Engineering Outstanding Early Career Paper Award Advisees span current and alumni PhD students like Dr Stephen Knox , Anna Morrell , and Dr Charlotte Pugsley . His team employs self-driving lab platforms that combine robotics, AI, and online analytics for accelerated materials discovery.

• Polymer Science
• Flow Chemistry
• Online Monitoring
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