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Gene Moo Lee is an Associate Professor in the Accounting and Information Systems Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UT Austin. His research focuses on AI in business contexts, cybersecurity, and data analytics, with notable contributions to understanding AI strategies, IT platforms, and workforce transformations. His work has been published in top journals like MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Research , and Journal of Management Information Systems . Education: BS (Korea University), MA (UT Austin), PhD (UT Austin). He has held roles at Samsung, Intel, Goldman Sachs, and others, and holds over 10 patents in mobile technologies. His Erdős number is 3. Research interests include AI's impact on industries, cybersecurity defense mechanisms, and the integration of robotics and service operations. His recent studies explore AI-driven innovation, mobile device management in remote work, and the effects of service robots on labor dynamics. He has supervised over a dozen PhD and Master’s students, including Jaecheol Park (2025 dissertation) and Myunghwan Lee (2023 proposal). Awards include AIS Distinguished Member (2021) and Reviewer of the Year (MISQ/ISR 2021). He serves as an AE for ISR and SE for Decision Support Systems . Key projects include the Data Analytics & AI Research Group, cyber risk assessment frameworks, and studies on generative AI in journalism and video content creation. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing real-world challenges in digital transformation and AI ethics.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business
• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
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Aastha Mehta is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Systopia Lab and the Security and Privacy Group. Her research focuses on systems security, data privacy, and distributed systems, particularly in cloud and edge platforms. She teaches courses such as CPSC 538M (Systems Security) and CPSC 317 (Introduction to Computer Networking). Research Interests: Her work spans systems security, network privacy, ICS security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Key projects include compliance tools for serverless applications (Growlithe), network side-channel mitigation (NetShaper), and epidemic risk mitigation systems leveraging Bluetooth beacons. Received NCC Funding for ICS security research (2024) Faculty Teaching Awards (UBC) Advising: Currently supervises PhD and MSc students like Yayu Wang, Angela DeMarco, and Satvik Vemuganti. Collaborates with researchers from MPI-SWS, UofT, and UBC ECE on security and privacy projects. Service: Serves on program committees for CCS 2025, ASPLOS 2025, and Oakland S&P. Organized mentoring programs at SOSP and OSI.

• Systems Security
• Data Privacy
• Operating Systems
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Jasenka Rakas is a Continuing Lecturer in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California, Berkeley, where she teaches courses on airport design and air transportation. She also serves as the Deputy Director of the UC Berkeley National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR), where she leads aviation research initiatives. Dr. Rakas has pioneered methods and models for analyzing the impact of navigational equipment outages on airspace performance and has conducted significant work in controller-pilot communications. Her contributions to airport operations and planning are substantial, particularly in using high-fidelity data to create new arrival headway distributions. She is the author or co-author of more than 100 publications and has participated in over 200 high-level presentations worldwide. Her research focuses on National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure performance and investment analysis, air traffic flow management, cost/benefit analysis, simulation modeling, human factors, and cognitive psychology. Current research projects include: Environmental Performance Assessment in Enhancing the Sustainability of Airport Developments Robust Optimization Models for Aviation Infrastructure Investments Impacts of a Mixed Media Air Traffic Control Communication Environment on Aviation Efficiency Dr. Rakas' recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable aviation, airport operations optimization, and adapting to climate change impacts. Her work addresses critical challenges in modernizing air transportation systems while considering environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Her scientific awards include: Commendation from the Federal Aviation Administration ATO Technical Operations for NAS Infrastructure Management Conference development (2006) Commendation from the Federal Aviation Administration ATO Technical Operations for NAS Infrastructure Management Conference development (2005) Harkins Group Fellowship (2000) Special Award for Outstanding Performance from CSSI, Inc. (1994) Election as AIAA 2025 Associate Fellow (October 2024) Dr. Rakas actively advises graduate students and has mentored numerous researchers in aviation-related topics. She has founded several educational initiatives including the UC Berkeley Advanced Aviation Educational Program, the Airport Design Studio, and the National Airspace System Infrastructure Conference. Her teaching evaluations consistently highlight her enthusiasm, accessibility, and innovative teaching methods.

• Airport systems planning & design
• National Airspace System (NAS) infrastructure performance and investment analysis
• Air traffic flow management
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Professor Michiel Bliemer is a Professor of Transport Planning and Modelling at the University of Sydney Business School within the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies. He joined in 2012 as Chair in Transport Network Modelling, previously holding an Associate Professor position at Delft University of Technology and working as a consultant at Goudappel Coffeng in the Netherlands. His research focuses on transport planning, traffic modelling, road pricing, and urban mobility systems. Education: MSc from the University of Groningen (RUG) PhD from Delft University of Technology His work explores road user charging schemes , macroscopic traffic flow models , and stated choice experiments . Key contributions include the Handbook on Transport and Urban Planning in the Developed World (2016) and influential research on network design, traffic management, and mobility consumption theories. He has secured grants such as the 2022 'Fair Road Pricing Scheme' project and the 2020 Australian Transport Research Cloud initiative. Media & Outreach: Professor Bliemer frequently advises on transport infrastructure issues, including cycling infrastructure, public transport investments, and Sydney's high-density urban planning challenges. His expert commentary has appeared in SBS News, ABC News, and radio interviews addressing traffic congestion and Rozelle Interchange design flaws. Grants & Collaboration: 2022: Fair road pricing scheme research 2020: Australian Transport Research Cloud International collaborations in transport policy and simulation studies His research integrates cutting-edge methodologies like discrete choice experiments , agent-based modelling , and macroscopic fundamental diagrams , addressing both theoretical and applied challenges in modern transport systems.

• Transport Planning
• Traffic Modelling
• Urban Mobility
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Perry P. J. Yang is a Professor and Director of the Eco Urban Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of City and Regional Planning and the School of Architecture. His research focuses on integrating data analytics and systems science into urban design for ecological and energy resilience. He holds visiting roles at the University of Tokyo (2022–2023) and Cambridge University (2023), and previously served as the Bayer Chair Professor at Tongji University (2014–2018). Education includes a Ph.D. in Building and Planning from National Taiwan University, M.S. in Urban Studies from MIT, and B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering from National Taiwan University. His work spans smart city projects in Tokyo (e.g., Urawa Misono for 2020 Olympics), Hangzhou Asian Games Village design, and Musi River Revitalization in Hyderabad. Research interests emphasize urban systems design, digital twins, renewable energy integration, and sustainable urbanism. Key projects include the Carbon-Neutrality Architecting framework and CANVAS initiative for Tokyo. He has pioneered algal cultivation systems for closed-loop communities and developed GIS-based energy modeling tools. Awards include top prizes in international urban design competitions like the 2009 World Games Park in Kaohsiung (CNN-featured eco venue). Publications exceed 50 articles and a co-edited 2020 Elsevier book on Urban Systems Design. He serves on scientific committees for ICAE and UPE, and leads the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems at Georgia Tech.

• Urban Design
• Urban Systems Design
• Urban Ecological Design
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Prof. Nicole Adler is a Full Professor of Operations Research at the Hebrew University Business School and former Dean (2021–2024). She holds a Visiting Professorship as TU Dresden Senior Fellow at the Chair of Economics, supervised by Prof. Georg Hirte. Her research focuses on game theory, efficiency estimation, and transport market dynamics, with specializations in automated vehicles, air traffic management, and infrastructure policy. Education: Ph.D. (Operations Research, Tel Aviv University), M.Sc. (London School of Economics), B.Sc. (University of Ulster). Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Transportation Research Part B , Operations Research (INFORMS) , and member of editorial boards for Journal of Air Transport Management and others. Research Interests: Combines optimization, microeconomics, and spatial analysis to address transport challenges. Current projects explore automated vehicle market regulation, urban air mobility, and environmental impacts of aviation. Collaborates with EU-funded consortia like COMPAIR and BigData4ATM. Teaching and Advising: Leads a research group advising doctoral students and hosting visiting scholars like Gerben de Jong. Teaches courses in big-data analytics, operations management, and productivity modeling. Affiliations: Scientific Advisory Board member for European Aviation Conference, ATRS Airport Benchmarking Group, and Operations Research Societies (ORSIS, INFORMS, EURO).

• Operations Research
• Transport Economics
• Game Theory
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Poul Einar Heegaard is a Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology (IIK), Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He has held leadership roles including Head of the Networking Research Group (2019-2021) and Head of the Department of Telematics (2009-2013). He has also served as Head of the QUAM-lab at NTNU (2015-2019) and as Coordinator of the Network Research area (2006-2009). He has been a visiting professor at institutions such as Duke University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and TU München. He holds a Master's Degree (Siv.ing.) in Computer Systems and Telematics (1989) and a PhD (Dr.ing.) in Telematics (1998), both from NTNU. His research focuses on Quality of Service (QoS) evaluation, rare event simulation techniques, survivability quantification, network monitoring, and distributed autonomous management in communication systems. His recent academic articles explore topics like network slicing, NFV resilience, Markov models for server performability, and scalability indices in 5G systems. He has contributed to conferences and journals on QoE fairness, IoT traffic modeling, and software reliability in SDN controllers.

• Quality of Service (QoS) Evaluation
• Rare Event Simulation Techniques
• Survivability Quantification
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Assoc Prof Sameer Alam is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and Director of the Air Traffic Management Research Institute (ATMRI), a joint initiative with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. He leads a research team of 26 scientists and 6 PhD students, focusing on developing intelligent air traffic management systems. His expertise spans AI applications in ATM, human-AI teamwork, and deep reinforcement learning. Alam holds a PhD in Computer Science from UNSW Australia (2008) and has held academic roles including Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra. He has served as a visiting scientist at NASA Ames and École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile. His research has garnered prestigious awards, including the ANU Science Medal and multiple Best Paper Awards. Education: PhD in Computer Science, UNSW Australia (2008) Postdoctoral research at Eurocontrol and Airservices Australia Research Interests: AI-driven air traffic control systems Machine learning for airport operations Human-AI collaboration in safety-critical environments Grants & Consulting: Lead researcher in strategic projects like the Saab-NTU Joint Lab Technical consultant for ICAO’s Middle East office and Singapore’s Ministry of Transport Labs & Leadership: Director of ATMRI Organizing Co-Chair for ICRAT 2024

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Air Traffic Management
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Tarek Gaber is a prominent academic researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Computers and Informatics at Suez Canal University and leads the Scientific Research Group in Egypt (SRGE). He maintains strong collaborative ties with international institutions including the University of Salford, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, and Ain Shams University, reflecting a globally engaged research profile. His research spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, blockchain, and smart systems with applications in agriculture, healthcare, aerospace, and industrial automation. Key areas include biometric authentication, satellite communication security, plant identification, and IoT-based monitoring systems. The body of his recent work demonstrates a trend toward secure, intelligent, and decentralized systems, particularly in using blockchain for space communications and federated learning for medical data. His publications appear in high-impact journals such as Computers and Industrial Engineering , Signal, Image and Video Processing , and Aerospace , with a strong citation record and an H-index categorized as 'Very High'. National Research Foundation National Institutes of Health Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University International Atomic Energy Agency Deanship of Scientific Research, King Faisal University Wellcome Trust Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University VLIRUOS Petroleum Technology Development Fund He has supervised numerous research projects and likely mentors students through the Scientific Research Group in Egypt. While specific advisees are not listed, his leadership role implies active academic guidance. Dr. Gaber is associated with advanced research facilities and has contributed to over 100 publications. His work is supported by diverse international sponsors, highlighting the global relevance and interdisciplinary nature of his research.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
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Max Klimm is an Assistant Professor for Discrete Optimization at Technische Universität Berlin, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics within Faculty II – Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from TU Berlin (2012) and previously served as an Assistant Professor for Operations Research at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2014–2016) and led the Junior Research Group for Optimization under Uncertainty at the Einstein-Center for Mathematics (2014–2016). His research focuses on algorithmic game theory, mathematical optimization of multi-agent systems in traffic, telecommunications, and economics. Key areas include network flows, congestion games, mechanism design, and infrastructure networks. He actively contributes to academic activities as an associate editor for journals like International Journal of Game Theory and Operations Research Forum , and has served on program committees for conferences such as AAAI, EC, and WINE. Recent work includes studies on evolutionary road network reconstruction, robustness of potential-based flows, and algorithmic solutions for knapsack and assignment problems. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in transportation and resource allocation.

• Mathematical Optimization
• Algorithmic Game Theory
• Multi-Agent Systems
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Marjan Hagenzieker is a Professor at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Department of Transport & Planning under the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. She holds a PhD from Leiden University and specializes in traffic safety, particularly focusing on road user behavior, distraction, vulnerable road users (e.g., cyclists, elderly), and interactions between road users and automated vehicles. Her research integrates psychological and engineering perspectives to improve road safety. **Education**: PhD in Experimental Psychology (Leiden University), MSc in related fields (not explicitly stated). **Research Interests**: Road safety effects of transport systems, driver/road user behavior, automated vehicles, road infrastructure design, and cyclist/pedestrian safety. She leads the Traffic and Transportation Safety Lab and supervises numerous PhD students, including recent works on automated vehicle HMIs, cyclist interactions, and freeway curve safety. **Teaching**: Courses include Traffic Safety and contributions to the online Delft Road Safety Course. She also teaches modules in the Master of Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics (TIL) program. **Recent Projects**: Co-investigator in SAMEN (mixed traffic automation), AfroSAFE (road safety in Africa), and MEDIATOR (driver-automation mediation). She is an editorial board member of Transportation Research Part F and IATSS Research . **Grants & Labs**: Involved in EU-funded projects and part of TU Delft’s DAIMoND Lab and Automated Driving & Simulation Lab. Ancillary roles include membership in the CBR Supervisory Board (2024–2026).

• Traffic Safety
• Road User Behavior
• Distraction in Traffic
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Christos Papachristou, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at the Case School of Engineering , Case Western Reserve University. His academic career spans over four decades since earning his PhD in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University in 1975. Prof. Papachristou's research focuses on Embedded Systems Design , Quantum Computing Architectures , Reconfigurable Systems/FPGAs , and Hardware Security . His work addresses critical challenges in fault-tolerant systems , secure system design , and high-level synthesis . Notable contributions include innovations in radiation-hardened SRAM designs , hardware trojan detection , and quantum computing infrastructure . Key Achievements: Recipient of the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) IEEE Best Paper Award for Cognitive Communications for Aerospace Applications (2019) Invited NATO Summer School Lecturer (2008) in Spain/UK and Cleveland His publications reflect expertise in circuit reliability , embedded system security , and quantum computing . Recent work emphasizes electromigration mitigation and reconfigurable architecture kernels . Prof. Papachristou collaborates extensively on projects funded by NSF, DoD, and industry partners. Teaching specialties include Parallel Computer Architectures , Configurable Devices , and Quantum Computing , reflecting his dual focus on theoretical innovation and practical implementation in advanced technologies.

• Embedded Systems Design
• Parallel Computer Architectures
• Quantum Computing
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Professor Tolga Bektas is a faculty member at the University of Liverpool Management School, holding the rank of Professor. Previously, he served as Professor of Logistics Management and Head of the Decision Analytics & Risk Department at Southampton Business School for 11 years. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University (2005) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at CIRRELT, University of Montreal. His research focuses on applying mathematical modeling and optimization to freight transportation, distribution planning, and supply chain networks, emphasizing environmental sustainability. Key projects include railway timetable optimization, maintenance planning for sea vessels, and last-mile urban logistics. He has secured funding from InnovateUK, EPSRC, and others for initiatives like SCALE, Freight Traffic Control 2050, and FTC2050. Professor Bektas actively contributes to academic leadership, serving as Editor for Computers & Operations Research , Transportation Science , and Networks . He has organized conferences such as ICCL 2017 and presented keynote addresses on topics like green vehicle routing and urban last-mile logistics. His professional roles include Associate Dean International at Liverpool and past Treasurer of the Southern OR Group. His teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules on Business Analytics (EBUS205/EBUS305) and teaching Operations Modelling and Simulation (EBUS504). His work bridges academia and industry, collaborating with SMEs to enhance operational efficiency through analytical approaches.

• Freight Transportation
• Distribution Planning
• Supply Chain Networks
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Álvaro Briz-Redón is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Valencia. He is affiliated with the PROMEDyA research group, focusing on prediction and optimization under uncertainty using dynamic stochastic models. Research Interests: Statistics and Operations Research Spatio-temporal modeling of public health data Mechanistic modeling of infectious diseases, particularly COVID-19 Bayesian inference and stochastic processes His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on applying advanced statistical methods to model the spatio-temporal dynamics of epidemics. The trend in his publications centers on integrating mechanistic models with real-world epidemiological data to improve forecasting and policy evaluation. Scientific Contributions: Published in journals such as Biometrical Journal , Stat , and Statistica Neerlandica Active collaborator with researchers in spatial statistics and epidemiology He received his PhD from the University of Valencia in 2020 with a thesis on spatio-temporal analysis of crime and traffic safety data. He has no listed scientific awards or advisees in the provided information. His work is supported by his affiliation with the University of Valencia and the PROMEDyA research group.

• Statistics
• Spatio-temporal Modeling
• Epidemiological Modeling
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John F. Shortle is a Professor and Chair of the Systems Engineering and Operations Research Department at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering. He has been an active member of the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research (CATSR) since its inception in 2003 and has held numerous leadership roles including President of the INFORMS Simulation Society (2016-2018), President of the Association of Chairs of Operations Research Departments (2022-2023), and Program Chair of the Winter Simulation Conference (2023). Dr. Shortle's research focuses on applying deep mathematical creativity to solve applied problems of societal significance, particularly in understanding how randomness and uncertainty impact system behavior and design. His specific research interests include simulation, queueing theory, air transportation, aviation safety, power systems, and telecommunications. Many of his current projects are funded by the FAA and NASA to enhance the safety of future air transportation systems. His publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of queueing theory and simulation to aviation safety challenges. Recent work has incorporated machine learning techniques like variational autoencoders for synthetic flight track generation, dynamic event trees for collision risk assessment, and frameworks for uncertainty analysis in safety models. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in critical infrastructure systems. Military Operations Research Journal Award (2016) for 'Spatial and Temporal Modeling of IED Emplacements against Dismounted Patrols' Outstanding Teacher, Volgenau School of Information Technology (2005-2006) Daniel H. Wagner Prize for Excellence in Operations Research Practice (2000) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2001) Dr. Shortle has secured significant research funding from federal agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), NASA, and the US Department of Energy. His editorial service includes associate editor roles for Aerospace (2022-present), IEEE Transactions on Reliability (2010-2016), and Journal of Probability and Statistical Science (2003-2011). As co-author of the widely used textbook 'Fundamentals of Queueing Theory' (5th edition, 2018), he has made substantial contributions to the education of operations research professionals worldwide. He leads research activities through the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research, where his team develops advanced simulation frameworks for aviation safety analysis, including collision risk models, event tree analysis, and wake vortex safety assessment. His work on the Integrated Safety Assessment Model has been particularly influential in advancing aviation safety practices.

• Simulation
• Queueing Theory
• Air Transportation
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