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Anders PetersonView profile

Associate Professor

• Transportation Planning
• Railway Systems Engineering
• Operations Research
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Anders Peterson is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of Unit at the Department of Science and Technology (ITN) within Linköping University's Communications and Transport Systems (KTS) program. His research focuses on railway and public transport planning, optimization, and simulation, with particular emphasis on decision support systems for strategic investments, scheduling, and operational planning. He leads the national research program Capacity in the Railway Traffic System (KAJT), collaborating with institutions like RISE and VTI, and participates in international networks such as IAROR. He teaches courses in traffic infrastructure and planning, including TNK061 and TNK098, and supervises doctoral, master's, and bachelor's thesis projects. His work is funded by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), emphasizing practical solutions for railway capacity and reliability. His research addresses challenges in timetable robustness, infrastructure modeling, and intermodal transport efficiency. Collaboration with industry partners ensures his work bridges academic and applied contexts, contributing to both theoretical advancements and real-world transportation systems improvements.

Rolf van LieshoutView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transportation Logistics
• Operations Research
• Public Transport Optimization
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Rolf van Lieshout is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Operations Planning Accounting & Control at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), within the School of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. His research focuses on applying advanced analytical techniques to improve decision-making in transportation and logistics, particularly in public transport systems. He holds a PhD (cum laude) and degrees in Econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. His work addresses strategic planning through real-time rescheduling, with a recent emphasis on evaluating public transport service quality and integrating freight and passenger rail systems. Education: Bachelor’s in Econometrics and Operations Research, Erasmus University Rotterdam Master’s in Econometrics and Management Science (Operations Research/Quantitative Logistics), Erasmus University Rotterdam PhD in Operations Research (cum laude), Erasmus University Rotterdam Research Interests: Transportation logistics, operations research, railway engineering, sustainable transportation, and public transit optimization. He explores topics like electric vehicle routing, infrastructure scheduling, and disruption management using computational methods. Teaching: Courses include Decision-making in Transport & Mobility, Large-scale Optimization for Transport & Logistics, and Microeconomics. He has supervised 25 student projects (names not specified). Awards: Best Teacher Master Operations Management and Logistics (2025) Grants & Projects: His research has been published in top journals like Transportation Science, addressing challenges in vehicle scheduling, infrastructure optimization, and self-organizing transport systems. Collaborations focus on railway systems and sustainable urban logistics.

• Web Services
• Software Architecture
• Genetic Algorithms
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José Joaquim Magalhães Moreira is Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Management and Technology's School of Technology, where he serves as Director of the Computer Engineering program and Coordinator of the TeSP in Networks and Information Systems. His research focuses on software architecture, model federation, and optimization algorithms. He coordinates research initiatives through the ISLA Research Center and contributes to projects including Entrepreneurial Generation (E-Generation) and Skills 4 Pós-COVID. Academic service includes thesis committees and peer review for conferences including CISTI.

Zahra AnsarilariView profile

Lecturer

• Transportation Systems
• Transit Optimization
• Public Transit Networks
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Zahra Ansarilari is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich. She holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of Toronto and professional experience includes roles as Data Scientist at NeshanMaps and Transport Planner at AAVAND-e Tarh-o Andishe. Her research develops optimization models for public transit systems. Key research areas include synchronized timetabling, transfer coordination, and capacity-aware scheduling for multimodal networks. Methodological approaches integrate mixed-integer programming, Lagrangian relaxation, and stochastic optimization to improve passenger experience and operational efficiency. Recent publications focus on reducing transfer waiting times through novel optimization frameworks that account for vehicle capacities, dwell times, and network uncertainties. Applied work includes collaborations with transit agencies to implement scheduling improvements.

Muhammad AhsanView profile

Lecturer

• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Management
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Dr. Muhammad Ahsan is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Cumbria's Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership since 2018. He specializes in teaching accounting and finance modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with experience in both conventional and distance-learning environments. His roles include dissertation supervision, personal tutoring, and module leadership, focusing on employability skill development. Qualifications: MSc in Management with Finance, MBA, BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Professional Membership: ACCA Qualified (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Teaching Credential: Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education In operational roles, he manages student recruitment, quality assurance, accreditation, timetabling, and work placements. His expertise spans curriculum design, learning material development, and exam creation for UK and Malaysian higher education contexts.

James ElseView profile

Lecturer

• Interdisciplinary Arts
• Contemporary Dance
• Music Composition
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Dr. James Else is Head of Postgraduate Studies at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), where he oversees programme development, timetabling, and chairs key academic committees. With 17 years in higher education including 12 in management roles, he teaches film, music, and contextual studies. His qualifications include a PhD in Music Composition from the University of York and a PGDip in Arts Learning and Teaching. Else's research examines interdisciplinary connections across artforms, particularly exploring: Paradoxes in art-research relationships Virtual reality applications in movement-based arts Decolonization and inclusive assessment strategies in dance education Arts management frameworks within conservatoire settings His creative output includes compositions performed by BBC Philharmonic and international ensembles, alongside award-winning BBC television productions. Scholarly work focuses on reimagining arts pedagogy through EEDI principles. Honors include: BAFTA Scotland (2011) and Scottish Adventure Award (2014) for film production MacFarlane Prize for Composition (2002) Advance HE Fellowship

• Transportation Engineering
• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Autonomous Vehicles
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Dr. Tang Li is a Researcher in the Urban Systems Laboratory (USL) and Centre for Transport Studies (CTS) at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a BEng from Beijing Jiao Tong University, an MSc from Imperial College London and University College London, and a PhD from Imperial College London. His research focuses on modeling autonomous and human-driven vehicle interactions, intelligent transport systems (ITS), connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), and urban mobility optimization. He has contributed to projects like E-FLEX (Innovate UK-funded £3.6 million initiative) exploring electric vehicle energy trading. His work spans transport policy, energy systems, and sustainable development in emerging economies, with a strong emphasis on data-driven methodologies such as stated preference experiments and discrete choice modeling. Dr. Li’s research integrates technical and socio-economic dimensions, addressing challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa’s transport-energy nexus and urban rail systems optimization. He collaborates on open-source tools like OSeMobility for mobility modeling and advocates for equitable climate-compatible transport pathways. His technical expertise includes urban systems analysis, traffic signal coordination, and cooperative control strategies for energy efficiency in rail networks. Grants: E-FLEX Project (£3.64M, Innovate UK, 2018-2021) focused on real-world energy flexibility through electric vehicle-to-grid integration. His projects highlight interdisciplinary approaches to urban mobility challenges, blending engineering solutions with policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to Imperial College’s Urban Systems Laboratory (USL) and Centre for Transport Studies (CTS), advancing innovative transport solutions through computational modeling and empirical research.

Esraa AbdelhalimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-AI Collaboration
• Machine Learning Algorithms
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Esraa Abdelhalim is an Assistant Professor in Management Science at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. With a Ph.D. in Data Analytics from McMaster University (2023), she specializes in Human-AI collaboration and algorithmic systems. She previously served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at McMaster University and held academic positions at Alexandria University. Education: Ph.D. in Data Analytics (McMaster University, 2023), M.Sc. in Management Information Systems (Alexandria University, 2015), B.Sc. in Management Information Systems (Alexandria University, 2009) Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in organizational contexts, particularly examining Human-AI collaboration and Generative AI systems. She has developed algorithmic frameworks for university timetabling optimization and information visibility systems. Recent publications highlight her work on ethical AI frameworks for chatbots and educational infrastructure optimization. Her 2024 paper in Business Horizons introduces diversity and inclusion safeguards in conversational AI systems. Scientific Awards: Professor of the Year (Odette Commerce Society, 2024) Doctoral Consortium (ICIS, 2020) TechWomen Emerging Leader Award (2014) Professional certifications include Data Science and Big Data Analytics (Dell EMC, 2017) and Certified Mentor (Mentoring Standard Foundation, 2015). She has presented at international conferences including INFORMS M&SOM and WASET.

• Administrative Law
• Town and Country Planning
• Environmental Law
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José Luis Ávila Orive is a Lecturer in Administrative Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Deusto. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty, resulting in a reduced teaching timetable. His academic roles include teaching BA and PhD courses, with a focus on BA-level subjects such as 'Public administrations and their activities.' He holds a BA in Law and a PhD in Law from the University of the Basque Country, alongside a Tourism diploma from the University of Deusto. His research interests center on town and country planning, environmental law, public contracting law, and inter-administrative relations. He is a member of the Business, Market, and Transnational Law research team, officially recognized by the Basque Government. Prior roles include Vice-Rector of Research and General Secretary of the University (2003–2007) and Vice-Rector of Research and Teaching Staff (2007–2009). No specific scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Stefan GuerickeView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Business Intelligence
• Operations Research
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Stefan Guericke is a Professor of Business Informatics at the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück since 2022, specializing in Data Science and Business Intelligence. He holds a PhD in Decision Support & Operations Research from the University of Paderborn (2014) and a degree in Business Informatics from the University of Paderborn and Beijing Institute of Technology. His professional experience includes roles at A.P. Møller-Mærsk, where he served as Senior Engineering Manager and Senior Data Scientist, focusing on logistics optimization and data-driven solutions. Research interests span logistics network design, mathematical optimization, containerization problems, and the application of advanced analytics in microservices architectures. He has contributed to solving complex problems in liner shipping, cargo allocation, and fleet deployment through both heuristic and exact methods. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, emphasizing practical solutions for supply chain challenges. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Data Science fundamentals, Deep Learning, Operations Research, and Statistics. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Management, Culture, and Technology at HSO, contributing to interdisciplinary projects and student mentoring.

Jeffrey L. LehmanView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• XML Applications
• Scheduling Algorithms
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Jeffrey L. Lehman serves as Associate Dean of the Sciences, Professor of Computer Science, and Department Chair at Huntington University. He joined the faculty in 1998 after teaching at William Penn College from 1993 to 1998. Dr. Lehman's educational background includes: BA in Computer Science from Bluffton College (1991) MS in Applied Computer Science from Illinois State University (1993) PhD in Computer Science from Nova Southeastern University (2004) His research focuses on computer science applications in educational settings, particularly XML applications for university course timetabling systems as evidenced by his dissertation titled "An XML Application for the University Course Timetabling Problem." His expertise spans scheduling algorithms, educational technology, and XML-based solutions for academic administrative challenges. Dr. Lehman is an active member of the professional community, belonging to the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC). He has also contributed internationally, having taught a summer course at the Russian American Christian University in Moscow in 1999. His professional affiliations include: Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC)

Emanuele MartoranaView profile

Professor

• Chemical Engineering
• Biopolymer Chemistry
• Paper Chemistry
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Prof. Emanuele Martorana is a faculty member at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with Faculty 05. His roles include overseeing timetables for the Bachelor of Sustainable Materials and Product Design program, coordinating Master's thesis work in Paper Technology, and supervising internships. He serves as the International Representative for Sustainable Materials and Product Design. His research focuses on optimizing chemical additives in paper production, functionalizing surfaces, and advancing biopolymer chemistry, particularly involving starch and cellulose. He also specializes in paper testing and developing specialty papers. Publications can be accessed via his ORCID profile . Prof. Martorana’s responsibilities extend to curriculum planning and exam scheduling, ensuring academic rigor in sustainable materials education. His work bridges chemical processes and practical applications in paper and biomaterials technology.

Wolfgang WieserView profile

Professor

• Gas Supply
• Gas Installation Technology
• Materials Science
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Prof. Wolfgang Wieser is a faculty member at the Technical University of Munich (Faculty 05), located at Lothstr. 34, 80335 Munich. His expertise focuses on gas supply systems, gas installation technology, materials science, and mechanical engineering. He teaches courses such as Strength of Materials, Gas Supply, Gas Installation Technology, Machine Elements, and Laboratory Practices in Equipment Technology. He serves on the Faculty Council and is part of the DVGW working group for gas technology lecturers at universities. Consultation hours are Thursdays 8:15–9:00 AM in room G 3.32, requiring prior email registration. His responsibilities include academic advising for Bachelor’s students and timetable planning.

Janice WinchView profile

Associate Professor

• Business Analytics
• Predictive Analytics
• Operations Management
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Dr. Janice Winch is Associate Professor and Director of Business Analytics Program in the Department of Management and Management Science at Pace University's Lubin School of Business. She teaches courses in business analytics, simulation, predictive analytics, optimization models, operations management, and supply chain management. Her research integrates predictive analytics and optimization techniques to improve organizational decision-making. She has published in Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, International Journal of Production Research, and INFORMS Transactions on Education. She co-teaches the Analytics Boot Camp and advises student teams in analytics competitions. Awards: Kenan Award for Teaching Excellence Lubin Teaching Award David M. Levine Best Paper Award AFM Outstanding Professor Award

• Risk Management
• Business Continuity
• Crisis Management
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Graham Price is a Lecturer in Business Continuity Management/Crisis Management at Coventry University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Construction and Environment within the Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing. He is based in the George Eliot Building, Room GE495. Qualifications include a B.A. in Religious Studies, a Certificate in Risk Management, and a Pg.Cert. in Higher Education. His research focuses on Risk Management, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and pedagogical innovations in Higher Education. Professional activities include teaching Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Organisational Management. He holds multiple administrative roles: Timetabling Coordinator for Disaster Management, First-Year Tutor for Disaster Management, Acting Undergraduate Programme Manager for Disaster Management, and Clearing Study Life on Campus International Research coordinator. Awarded Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his contributions to teaching excellence. No grants or lab affiliations explicitly mentioned in available text.