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Ronni LaursenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Educational Policy
• School Leadership
• Biopolitical Governance
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Ronni Laursen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Aalborg University, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. They are a core member of the Collaborative Organizational Learning (CO-LEARN) group and part of the SSH Children and Youth Research Network. Their research focuses on educational governance, leadership practices, and the sociopolitical dimensions of education. Key research interests include temporal governance in education, biopolitical analyses of schooling practices, digital transformations (e.g., learning management systems), and policy conflicts involving teachers’ unions. They investigate how temporal structures, digital tools, and economic logics shape teaching practices and school leadership. Recent work explores the erosion of democratic values in Danish schools under policies like the Ghetto Law, the interplay between academic achievement and student wellbeing, and the role of AI in education. Their interdisciplinary approach combines Bourdieusian theory, sociological governance frameworks, and critical policy analysis. Laursen has led projects such as At balancere et lederliv (2025–2027) and co-led the EU-funded Inclusive Education for All Needs (2024–2026). They actively engage in peer reviews for journals like the European Educational Research Journal and present at international conferences, including BELMAS 2025. Notable publications include studies on teacher strategies for digital mandates, temporal governance in preschools, and comparative policy analyses of Denmark and Sweden. Their work bridges theory and practice, addressing urgent issues like AI integration and democratic schooling challenges.

Johannes SchlaichView profile

Professor

• Integrated Transport Planning
• Traffic Modelling
• Strategic Demand Modelling
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Johannes Schlaich is a Professor of Mobility and Transport at the Berlin University of Technology , with a focus on integrated transport planning, traffic modeling, and digitalization in transport. His research includes strategic demand modeling, shared mobility, and future mobility systems.

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Academic Performance
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Ian Surridge is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance within the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of the West of England, Bristol, specializing in financial and management accounting education and research. His academic credentials include: BSc (Hons) FCA (Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants) PGCE (HE) (Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Higher Education) PhD Dr Surridge's research investigates the correlation between self-efficacy and academic outcomes, while his teaching practice emphasizes Financial Management and Management Accounting with applied industry perspectives from his chartered accounting background. He prioritizes student accessibility by forgoing fixed office hours in favor of individually scheduled meetings via email to accommodate learner timetables.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Information Systems
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Dr. Aldeniz Enverov Rashidov is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Gabrovo , affiliated with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Electronics and the Department of Automation, Information and Control Systems . With a Ph.D. in Industrial Information Systems (2006), he has led the Information Support Sector since 2005 and directed the Center for E-Learning and Distance Education since 2012. Education: M.Sc. in Systems and Management (1996), Ph.D. in Industrial Information Systems (2006) Research interests: AI applications in education, intelligent databases, e-voting systems, web-based information architectures, and industrial cybersecurity His recent 15 publications focus on AI-driven manuscript review algorithms, e-voting security frameworks, and ChatGPT-assisted research methodologies. Notable achievements include IEEE Senior Membership (2024) and developing the UMIS 1.0 university management system. Scientific Awards Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society (2024) Senior Member, IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (2024) He has led 9 internal TU-Gabrovo projects on AI applications and contributed to international collaborations like MechMate (2016-2017). His work emphasizes system intelligence evaluation methodologies and hybrid data structuring models.

Nicolae Constantin BalicaView profile

Professor

• Otolaryngology
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Surgical Medicine
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Prof. Nicolae Constantin Balica serves as Vice-Dean for the educational process at the Faculty of Medicine, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara since April 2020. As a University Professor in the ENT Clinic and PhD supervisor at the Doctoral School of Medicine, he oversees academic scheduling, resource allocation, and examination systems across all study programs. His leadership ensures optimal utilization of teaching facilities and maintains rigorous standards for admission, residency, and thesis evaluations. Specializing in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Prof. Balica integrates clinical expertise with academic administration. He pioneered an algorithmic timetable system maximizing space efficiency across amphitheaters and seminar rooms while implementing a transparent examination framework. His innovations include a centralized question database with automated selection from standardized bibliographies and publicly accessible correction protocols, significantly enhancing assessment integrity. As a PhD supervisor, he mentors doctoral candidates in surgical disciplines through the IOSUD Doctoral School. His administrative contributions focus on continuous improvement of educational infrastructure, including identifying new teaching spaces and refining examination transparency. Prof. Balica remains actively engaged in shaping medical education standards while maintaining clinical responsibilities within the ENT department.

Adam BarrowsView profile

Professor

• Time and Temporality
• Twentieth-Century Anglophone Literature
• Disability and Mad Studies
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Adam Barrows is a Professor in the Department of English at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.A. from Northern Arizona University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His interdisciplinary research examines temporal experiences in literature through frameworks including postcolonial studies, disability theory, and ecological humanities. Barrows' work explores: Representations of time in 20th-century global literature Intersections of temporality with disability, colonialism, and environmental crises Creative applications of philosophical time concepts in literary analysis His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with temporal theory across monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and creative works. Recent scholarship focuses on clockwork mechanization, nonhuman temporality, and the temporal dimensions of giftedness, often blending literary criticism with cultural theory. Awards & Honors: Faculty Research Excellence Award (2018) CAUT Dedicated Service Award (2015) Dual teaching awards (2012) Margaret Church Memorial Prize (2011) He supervises graduate research on trauma narratives, spatial politics, and revolutionary literature. Current PhD students include Hannah Kieft and Matt MacDonald, continuing his mentorship tradition following Olivier Jacques' 2021 completion.

Frieder SchwenkView profile

Professor

• Molecular Biology
• Stem Cell Differentiation
• Gene Targeting
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Prof. Dr. Frieder Schwenk is a Professor at Westfälische Hochschule since 2003, specializing in Biomedical Research. He serves as Subject Advisor for the Master's program "Molecular Biology," Biological Safety Officer (BBS), and Timetable Officer in the Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FB 8) at the Westphalian Institute of Health. His educational background includes: Biology Diploma (1987-1991) at Universität zu Köln Diploma thesis (1992) on MHC Class II-associated Invariant Chain at Universität Bonn PhD (1993-1997) on conditional mutagenesis technologies at Universität Köln Prof. Schwenk's research focuses on Molecular Biology , particularly stem cell differentiation, gene targeting, conditional mutagenesis, genome editing, and RNA interference. His work centers on developing genetic model organisms for biomedical research, with applications in pharmaceutical development including pluripotent stem cell differentiation as models for natural regeneration processes and technologies for targeted gene modification. His teaching encompasses Molecular Biology, Molecular Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Drug Development across Bachelor's and Master's programs. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to genetic engineering techniques, particularly in mouse models. His work spans molecular biology, genetics, epigenetics, neuroscience, and immunology, with a strong emphasis on developing and refining gene targeting and editing technologies for biomedical applications. The evolution of his research shows progression from fundamental molecular techniques to sophisticated applications in disease modeling and therapeutic development. Scientific recognition includes: Boehringer-Ingelheim-Fonds scholarships (1993-1996) Prof. Schwenk has supervised numerous Bachelor's and Master's theses at prestigious institutions worldwide including Harvard Medical School, University of Edinburgh, and University of Cologne. He maintains a consulting role at Taconic Biosciences GmbH in Köln, advising on technology development and patents. His collaborative network spans multiple continents, reflecting the international significance of his research in genetic engineering and biomedical applications. His laboratory focuses on developing and applying advanced genetic techniques using mouse models, with particular emphasis on conditional gene expression systems and stem cell differentiation pathways for modeling human diseases and developing therapeutic approaches.

• Library Science
• Information Science

Horst Arend Flemming serves as an Honorary Professor of Library and Information Science at HTWK Leipzig (Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig). Holding the academic title Prof. Dr.-Ing., he contributes specialized expertise to the institution while maintaining his primary professional activities outside the university. His research interests focus on Library Science and Information Science , fields directly aligned with his departmental affiliation. As an honorary professor, he brings practical industry experience to academic instruction and research in information management systems, digital library technologies, and knowledge organization principles. Appointments with Prof. Flemming are available by arrangement, with initial contact preferably made via email. His office hours and specific teaching responsibilities are coordinated through individual scheduling rather than fixed timetables, reflecting the part-time nature of his honorary professorship.

Joshua TanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Financial Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Actuarial Science
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Dr Joshua Tan serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences at Heriot-Watt University's Malaysia Campus, where he conducts research and teaching in mathematical disciplines. His research spans core mathematical fields with emphasis on: Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science applications Number Theory, particularly its historical development Matrix Theory through rank preservers problems Administratively, Dr Tan functions as timetable optimiser, students' club liaison, and impact statement coach, supporting institutional operations while maintaining active research engagement as evidenced by his ORCID profile and participation in academic workshops like the 2022 PURE Workshop for HWUM MACS.

Pieter VansteenwegenView profile

Professor

• Public Transportation Optimization
• Metaheuristics
• Demand-Responsive Transport Systems
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Prof. Pieter Vansteenwegen is a full professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Science, leading the Centre for Industrial Management/Traffic and Infrastructure (CIB) and chairing the KU Leuven Institute for Mobility (LIM). With a PhD in Operations Research (2008), he works on robust public transport systems, metaheuristics for logistics, and demand-responsive mobility solutions. Chair, KU Leuven Institute for Mobility Program Director, Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering Board member, International Association of Railway Operations Research His research integrates transportation engineering , logistics optimization , and smart mobility systems , focusing on: Demand-responsive public transportation Metaheuristic algorithm development Inventory routing problems Smart waste collection strategies Multi-robot scheduling Recent publications demonstrate expertise in variable neighborhood search , Benders decomposition , and genetic algorithms applied to public transport, satellite scheduling, and circular economy logistics. His work has been cited over 9,400 times (Google Scholar H-index 51). Scientific recognition includes: Multiple IAROR best paper awards Best Reviewer European Journal of Operational Research BIVEC-GIBET PhD awards (2009, 2021, 2023) RASIG-INFORMS Student Paper Prizes He directs KU Leuven's Planning and Operational Research subdivision , serves on faculty councils, and founded spin-off dyNAVic for electronic tourist guides. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Public Transportation Design , Distribution Logistics , and Operational Management .

Lisovenko Iryna DmytrivnaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• GPU Computing
• Automatic Program Parallelization
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Lisovenko Iryna Dmytrivna serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Systems and Networks at Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University since 2002, following her 2000 diploma in Computer Systems and Networks from the same institution. Her professional trajectory includes software engineering at a municipal medical institution (2000–2002) and ongoing contractual collaboration with Elogic Commerce since 2018. Her academic credentials include: Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi State University, Faculty of Physics, Department of Computer Science, specialty "Computer Systems and Networks" (2000) Dr. Lisovenko's research centers on parallel and distributed computing, emphasizing automatic parallelization techniques, GPU-accelerated non-graphical computing, and structural analysis of program intermediate representations. She concurrently investigates specialized computer systems for data stream processing and develops methodologies for enterprise accounting automation, bridging theoretical computer science with business process optimization. Her scholarly output demonstrates sustained innovation in high-performance computing architectures. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2012–2021) reveals three dominant research thrusts: GPU-based parallelization (40% of works, including Kalyna encryption and bitonic sorting implementations), algorithmic optimization for diverse hardware (33%, covering sorting networks and structural matrices), and applied systems for real-world problems (27%, spanning smart home control, social media analysis, and enterprise automation). This evolution reflects increasing focus on practical GPU applications while maintaining core expertise in parallel algorithm design. She actively contributes to academic development through teaching Parallel and Distributed Computing, Economic and Legal Aspects of Enterprise Automation, and DevOps/DevNet courses, while authoring 12+ methodological manuals including "Parallel and Distributed Computing: Laboratory Workshop" (2022) and "System Administration of Linux OS" (2021). Her professional development includes certifications in Constitutional Law, Finance and Investment, DevNet Associate, and All Digital Week initiatives (2020–2021).

• Discrete Optimisation
• Scheduling Theory
• Operations Research
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Frank Werner is apl. Professor (Adjunct Professor) of Mathematical Optimisation at the Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Faculty of Mathematics, Institute for Mathematical Optimization. Since 1989 he has been a permanent member of this institute, leading DFG- and EU-funded projects, supervising international doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers, and serving on the editorial boards of more than a dozen journals. Education 1961–1973: Nordpark-Oberschule, Clara-Zetkin-Oberschule, EOS Geschwister Scholl, Magdeburg (Abitur ‘Ausgezeichnet’) 1975–1980: Diploma in Mathematics, Technische Hochschule Magdeburg (Dipl.-Math., grade ‘Ausgezeichnet’) 1980–1983: Doctoral studies, TH Magdeburg (Dr. rer. nat., Summa cum laude) 1987–1989: Habilitation, TH Magdeburg (Dr. rer. nat. habil.) Research Interests Werner’s work lies at the intersection of applied mathematics, operations research and computer science. He designs exact and heuristic algorithms for NP-hard scheduling and sequencing problems, analyses the stability of solutions under interval data uncertainty, and applies these techniques to real-world domains such as machine scheduling, vehicle routing, train timetabling, supply-chain coordination, and healthcare logistics. Recent activities extend to the use of machine-learning techniques to enhance optimisation algorithms. Scientific Awards & Honours Best Paper Award, International Journal of Production Research Best Paper Award, IISE Transactions NOC Prize 2009, INCOM Symposium Moscow, for work on hierarchical mobile-robot scheduling Supervision, Grants & Service Since 1992 Werner has coordinated numerous DFG and EU projects and acted as principal investigator for international collaborations involving Belarus, Russia, Poland, the USA, Mexico, Iran, Nepal, China and Finland. He has mentored Alexander von Humboldt fellows and long-term visiting scholars, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the MDPI journal Algorithms , Associate Editor for Journal of Scheduling and International Journal of Production Research , and on the editorial or advisory boards of more than ten further journals. Laboratory & Teams He heads the Scheduling & Discrete Optimisation group within the Institute for Mathematical Optimization, maintaining active partnerships with Tribhuvan University (Nepal), Autonomous University of Baja California (Mexico), Belarusian State University, École des Mines de Saint-Étienne (France), University of Alabama in Huntsville (USA), and many others.

Mathieu GEORGETView profile

Lecturer

• Soft Mobility
• Electric Vehicles
• Vehicle Performance
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Mathieu GEORGET is a Lecturer at the University of Nantes' Department of Management, Logistics and Transport, based at the IUT of Saint-Nazaire. He serves as the Training Action Manager for the DUT in Management, Logistics and Transport and Educational Manager for the 2nd year DUT Logistics & Transport Management apprenticeship program through the Continuing Education and Apprenticeship Service. His teaching focuses on Economics & Management with specialization in Accounting and Finance, along with computer science applications including digital work environments and timetable management systems. His research explores soft mobility solutions and performance optimization of electric vehicles , examining efficiency metrics in sustainable transportation systems. GEORGET also leads technological modernization initiatives, having deployed CELCAT timetable software across departments and integrated scheduling systems with major calendar platforms. Administrative Leadership: Director of Studies for Logistics/Transport Department (2008-2010) C2I Institutional Correspondent Elected representative to University Councils (2001-2011) SNESUP union commissioner for certified teaching staff As a certified CELCAT trainer, he develops scheduling solutions for higher education institutions and vocational training centers across France.

Prof. Dr. Peter Tröger is a faculty member at the Berlin University of Technology , affiliated with Department VI . His primary contact email is peter.troeger@bht-berlin.de . Office hours require prior appointment via email, and his courses are listed in the university timetable. Further publications are available on his personal website at https://troeger.eu/publications .

Miroslav GrajcarView profile

Professor

• Superconductivity
• Quantum Measurements
• Low Temperature Physics
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Professor Miroslav Grajcar serves as a faculty member in the Department of Experimental Physics at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, Comenius University in Bratislava. His academic rank is Professor, with office F2-248 and contact details including email grajcar@fmph.uniba.sk and phone +421 2 602 95 247/518. His research spans Superconductivity , Quantum Measurements , and Low Temperature Physics , with specialized focus on Josephson junctions, quantum amplifiers, and superconducting thin-film devices. Recent work explores NbN film properties, microwave photonics, and instrumentation for quantum computing applications. Professor Grajcar's 2024 publications demonstrate strong activity in advancing quantum measurement techniques, with articles in Physical Review B, Journal of Applied Physics, and AIP Advances. His work shows consistent focus on superconducting device physics for quantum technologies, particularly in parametric amplification and ultra-low-temperature instrumentation. He teaches Low Temperature Physics (2-FTL-206) and Quantum Measurements and Technologies (3-FKL-008), reflecting his research expertise in the classroom. Current timetable data (updated 2025-11-18) confirms active teaching status with Tuesday lectures in rooms F2-272 and F2-KEF.