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Debswapna BhattacharyaView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
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Debswapna Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on computational biology, bioinformatics, and machine learning with applications in structural biology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2016) and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Auburn University (2017–2021). Her work develops AI-driven methods for biomolecular modeling, including RNA and protein structure prediction, quality assessment, and refinement. Notable contributions include software tools like lociPARSE, RNAbpFlow, and EquiPNAS. She has received prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award (2020) and NIH MIRA Award (2020). Teaching includes courses on machine learning and AI in molecular modeling. Her lab collaborates on NIH-funded projects (R35GM138146) and NSF initiatives (DBI2208679). Recent work emphasizes equivariant neural networks and transformer-based models for biomolecular analysis.

• Healthcare Law
• Welfare State
• Contract Law
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Dr. Kenneth Veitch is an Associate Professor in Law at the University of Sussex, specializing in healthcare law and the welfare state. His research analyzes contract law's role in NHS outsourcing, the ethics of resource allocation, and neoliberal transformations of social rights. Current projects investigate contractual governance in publicly funded healthcare, including COVID-19 procurement practices and the sociological dimensions of healthcare contracts. His scholarship critiques juridification processes in medical law and examines solidarity mechanisms in welfare state restructuring. Publications explore the tension between market logics and social obligations in health policy, waste governance as a social policy tool, and the historical evolution of unemployment rights. Recent work theorizes the 'bonds of welfare' through relational contract frameworks. He co-leads Sussex's Healthcare Law Research Group and supervises PhD students on class in criminal justice and anti-terrorism law in Turkey. He teaches Law and the Welfare State and Contract Law, integrating socio-legal perspectives on obligation and public service delivery.

• Sustainability Transitions
• Energy Policy
• Low Carbon Economy
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Tim Foxon is a Professor of Sustainability Transitions at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. His research focuses on technological and social aspects of energy transitions, including low-carbon economy pathways, energy-use and economic growth interdependencies, and digital society impacts. He has held academic roles at institutions such as the University of Leeds and Imperial College London. Education & Career: Current: Professor (2015–present), SPRU, University of Sussex Past roles include Reader at the University of Leeds (2007–2015) and Research Associate at Imperial College London (1996–2005). Research Interests: Energy demand reduction, low-carbon transitions, digital society impacts, economic growth frameworks. Current projects include the EDRC Governance Theme and Local Green New Deals initiatives. Grants & Collaborations: Leading EPSRC/ESRC-funded projects on energy demand, digital services, and transition pathways. Co-investigator on the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC). Publications: Over 120+ articles and books, including Energy and Economic Growth (2018), focusing on systemic approaches to sustainability transitions. Recent work explores teleworking's energy impacts, 5G energy use, and net-zero community strategies. Labs & Affiliations: SPRU PhD Programme Coordinator. Board member of the European Society for Ecological Economics.

Pavlina JasovskaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Business
• Migrant Entrepreneurship
• Craft Industries
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Dr. Pavlina Jasovska is a Senior Lecturer in International Business & Strategy at UTS Business School, researching organizational strategies under contradictory institutional demands. Her work examines authenticity in craft enterprises, legitimacy building in migrant-led organizations, and institutional pressures on emerging market firms. Education: PhD from University of Technology Sydney (2019); MA and BA in Corporate Economics from University of Economics Prague. Her research employs qualitative methods including memory work, autoethnography, and relational writing to analyze market entry strategies, internationalization barriers, and identity negotiations in global business contexts. Recent publications explore Vietnamese timber exporters navigating US-China sanctions, relational writing practices in academia, and transformation in Australian cotton industry conferences. As co-editor of 'Contemporary Entrepreneurship Issues in International Business', she connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Awarded the 2023 Global Strategy Journal Research Prize and 2022 ANZIBA Best Paper Award for studies on SME internationalization and legitimacy formation.

Froukje Sleeswijk VisserView profile

Associate Professor

• Service Design
• Public Service Design
• Empathy-Centric Design
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Dr. Froukje Sleeswijk Visser is an Associate Professor in Service Design at Delft University of Technology's Industrial Design Engineering department, part of the Human-Centered Design group. She works part-time and focuses on public service design, empathy-driven methodologies, and co-design approaches. Her research emphasizes societal challenges, user participation, and empathic design practices. She advises ContextQueen, a consultancy firm, and collaborates on projects like MyFutures Lab (winner of the 2018 Hans Sauer Award). Education: PhD in Design Engineering (2009, TU Delft), Master’s in Industrial Design Engineering (Delft). Key roles include teaching courses like 'Contextmapping Skills' and 'Human-Centered Design and Beyond'. Research projects involve Innovation in Services, Empathic Future Visions, and Bubble Games exploring empathy design. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed works since 2003, focusing on empathic design frameworks, service design deliverables, and collaborative research impacts. She advocates for bridging design research and industry practice, with notable contributions to contextmapping and empathic method taxonomies. Labs/Studios: Active in StudioLab (cross-pollination of research/education) and MyFutures (tools for personal future planning). Current projects explore VR for empathy-building and interdisciplinary design labels.

• Alcohol Research
• Drug Research
• Intoxication Studies
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Geoffrey Hunt is a Professor at the Centre for Alcohol and Drugs Research, Aarhus University, Denmark, and Director of the Institute for Scientific Analysis in San Francisco, USA. He co-edited the comprehensive Routledge Handbook of Intoxicants and Intoxication (2022), which synthesizes multidisciplinary perspectives on global intoxication practices across 34 chapters and eight thematic sections. His research spans dual domains: (1) alcohol and drug studies examining social/cultural dimensions of intoxication (evident in his editorial work on global intoxicant practices across 19+ countries), and (2) special educational needs with focus on evidence-based interventions for intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and language impairments. Key interests include ethical frameworks for European psychologists, mediation in educational disputes, and historical policy analysis since the Warnock Report. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal strong methodological emphasis on randomized controlled trials (E-PAtS program), cost-effectiveness analysis of mediation services, and systematic reviews of inclusive education practices. The work consistently addresses UK policy contexts while maintaining international relevance through European psychology ethics frameworks and cross-cultural intoxication studies.

• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Public Economics
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Dr. Martin Mattsson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University, an MPA/ID from Harvard University, and a BA in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on improving government institutions, including large-scale field experiments in Bangladesh on performance scorecards and village courts. Current work addresses air pollution reduction in South Asia, aligned with Effective Altruism principles. Teaching includes courses on Effective Altruism (HS2921), Applied Econometrics (EC4305), and Advanced Development Economics (EC6371). His research spans Development Economics, Political Economy, and Public Economics, with notable projects analyzing corruption, public sector governance, and environmental policy. Recent studies investigate reelection incentives and corruption in India, internet shutdowns' economic impacts, and air purifier adoption in Bangladesh. He co-authored works on education's anti-corruption effects in Vietnam and frontline bureaucrats' compensation in India. Mattsson actively advises through NUS's Economics PhD program and collaborates with organizations like JPAL South Asia. His work emphasizes scalable solutions for global welfare improvement.

Ed PickeringView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Metallurgy
• Materials Science
• Nuclear Engineering
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Ed Pickering is a Senior Lecturer in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at the University of Manchester. He has held roles since 2015, advancing to Reader in 2023. His affiliations include the Henry Royce Institute (Research Area Lead for Advanced Metals Processing), the Advanced Metallics System CDT and Fusion CDT Management Boards, and industrial technical advisory panels. Ed’s work bridges academic and industrial collaboration with Rolls-Royce, UKAEA, Airbus, EDF, and Sheffield Forgemasters. Ed completed his undergraduate studies (2011) and PhD (2014) in Materials Science at the University of Cambridge, followed by a Research Associate role in Cambridge’s Rolls-Royce UTC. His academic trajectory includes: Senior Lecturer (2019–present) Reader (2023–present) Ed’s research focuses on phase transformations, microstructural characterization, and alloy development for nuclear (fission/fusion) and aerospace applications. Key themes include optimizing processing routes to enhance material properties while minimizing waste and environmental impact. His studies frequently address steel, high-entropy alloys, and novel refractory alloys, emphasizing their service performance under extreme conditions. His scientific contributions span structural integrity assessment of welded joints, machine learning applications in metallurgy, and material flow uncertainties in forging. He has also advanced heat treatment optimization for reactor steels and explored cobalt-free hardfacing alloys. Frank Fitzgerald Medal (2017) Grunfeld Memorial Medal (2021) In advising and grants, Ed leads the Materials Performance Centre (MPC) and co-leads the NEWAM project on wire-additive manufacturing. He supervises research across these initiatives and collaborates with over 30 PGR students in interdisciplinary teams. His work also involves managing technical facilities like the Advanced Metal Processing platform. Ed’s laboratory affiliations include the MPC and WAAM-based Engineering and Process Metallurgy groups, where he explores sustainable materials solutions for energy and aerospace industries.

FOONG Sew BunView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• IT Architecture Patterns
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Software Engineering Methodologies
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Professor FOONG Sew Bun is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Information Systems and Analytics, School of Computing, National University of Singapore. He holds dual roles as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for IBM Singapore and IBM ASEAN Software Group, and previously served as Managing Director at DBS Bank, Deputy Chief Executive at GovTech, and Global Head of Digital Transformation at Standard Chartered Bank. His career spans over three decades in IT leadership, technical architecture, and national-level advisory roles. Education: BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Research interests focus on IT architecture patterns, service-orientation, software reuse, enterprise architecture, and fuzzy logic. He has authored/co-authored multiple IBM Redbooks and peer-reviewed publications in AI and software engineering. Awards include the 2016 IT Professional of the Year (SCS), IBM Distinguished Engineer distinction, and leadership accolades from IBM. He chairs the National Infocomm Competency Framework Steering Committee and has held key roles in Singapore's IT policy-making bodies. Teaching includes courses on digital transformation in finance (FT5002) and AI-driven business innovations (IS4261). His professional activities span technical councils, industry certifications, and academic collaborations.

• Industrial/employment relations
• Labour economics
• Human resource management
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Associate Professor Josh Healy is affiliated with the University of Sydney Business School’s Department of Managing People and Organisations. His expertise spans industrial/employment relations, labour economics, and the sociology of work, with a focus on the gig economy, automation, gender inequality, and workplace dignity. He has held teaching roles at the University of Sydney (2025–present), University of Newcastle (2021–2024), and University of Melbourne (2015–2020), covering courses like Responsible Business Mindset and Foundations of Work and Employment. His research outputs include highly cited journal articles and government reports, such as a 2024 study on civilian employer support for part-time military service and a 2020 analysis of consumer perspectives in the gig economy. He currently serves as Associate Editor of Labour and Industry and Vice-Chair of the Industrial Relations Society of NSW. His media engagements include ABC and Sydney Morning Herald commentaries on gig economy reforms and gender equality. A/Prof Healy leads a 2025 multi-year grant on advancing gender equality via the Australian Government’s Working for Women Strategy. He actively supervises Higher Degree Research students in employment relations, future of work, and human resource management topics.

Young Ho SongView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
• Employee Behavior and Well-being
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Young Ho Song is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour from McGill University (2018), an M.I.L.R. from Cornell University (2011), an M.B.A. from the University of British Columbia (2010), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Yonsei University (1999). His research focuses on organizational behavior, human resources management, and the psychological and behavioral responses of employees to workplace challenges such as customer mistreatment and AI integration. He has received notable awards including the 2024 Professor of the Year and the Odette New Researcher Award (2021). Education: Ph.D., McGill University (2018) M.I.L.R., Cornell University (2011) M.B.A., University of British Columbia (2010) B.S., Yonsei University (1999) Research Interests: Employee behavior under customer mistreatment, AI adoption in workplaces, negotiation strategies in cross-cultural contexts, and the psychological mechanisms behind workplace deviance and conformity. Grants: SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($67,332) Odette Research Innovation Fund grants totaling $22,000 His recent articles explore themes such as AI tool impacts on employee learning, customer satisfaction in mobile app usage, and ethical negotiation strategies in South Asia. He has presented widely at conferences like the Academy of Management and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

• Sport Management
• Economics of Sport
• Sports Clubs Operations
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Christoph Breuer is a Professor at the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management at the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln. His work focuses on sports economics, club management, and policy analysis. He leads research initiatives examining sports integrity, club ownership dynamics, and volunteer engagement. Breuer is actively involved in editorial roles for journals such as the Journal of Global Sport Management and Sport Management Review. His research spans over 800 publications, including studies on pandemic impacts on athletes and clubs, sponsorship strategies, and logistics in sports organizations. He has received the SMAANZ Best Conference Paper Award 2024. Key projects include analyzing multi-club ownerships and evaluating prevention measures against sports match-fixing. He advises PhD students like Thomas Breuer and Christoph Pott. His grants include projects funded by third parties, such as the 'Sportentwicklungsbericht' series and investigations into sports integrity. Breuer collaborates internationally, addressing topics like equipment logistics and athlete well-being. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for sports policy and management. Editorial roles: Journal of Global Sport Management, Sport Management Review Key projects: Sport Development Report (SEB 3.0), UEFA EURO 2024 evaluation Media engagements: Over 100 press contributions on topics like sports economics and club financing

L. Jane McMillanView profile

Professor

• Legal Anthropology
• Indigenous Rights
• Sustainability Studies
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Dr. L. Jane McMillan is a Professor and former Canada Research Chair (2006-2016) in the Department of Anthropology at St. Francis Xavier University. Her work focuses on Indigenous legal frameworks, treaty rights, and sustainable community development, particularly among Mi’kmaq communities. She leads the Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Communities Lab, fostering collaborative research with Indigenous communities to address governance, resource rights, and social justice. Her research emphasizes the intersection of historical treaties with modern practices, aiming to disrupt colonial dependency patterns. Key research areas include treaty implementation strategies post-R. v. Marshall (1999), Mi’kmaq ecological knowledge systems (Netukulimk), urban Indigenous wellbeing, and social policy frameworks informed by Indigenous traditions. She collaborates with institutions like the Tripartite Forum and Atlantic Aboriginal Health Research Program, training graduate students and advocating for culturally congruent policies. Notable achievements include policy-informing publications on Mi’kmaq resource rights and family violence dynamics, as well as community-driven initiatives to enhance cultural competency in healthcare and justice systems. Her work highlights the transformative potential of Indigenous self-governance and reconciliation efforts. Awards: Canada Research Chair (2006-2016) Grants: Canadian Foundation for Innovation funding for collaborative research labs Labs/Teams: Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Communities Lab

• Research Policy
• Academic Career Development
• Bibliometrics
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Anna-Kaisa Hyrkkänen is a Researcher at Aalto University, specializing in research policy, academic career development, and bibliometrics. Her work focuses on improving responsible research metrics practices, tenure track recruitment, and diversity in career assessment criteria in Finland. She holds a Master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Tampere (2008). Her research interests include analyzing occupational careers, institutional policies, and the ethical dimensions of research evaluation. She has contributed to national initiatives like the Finnish responsible metrics guide and collaborative projects addressing sustainable research practices. Key publications explore topics such as Finland's academic career assessment frameworks, tenure track professor recruitment at Aalto University, and the role of bibliometric tools in recruitment processes. Her work emphasizes institutional collaboration and policy-driven solutions for equitable research evaluation.

Gareth BealeView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Archaeology
• Immersive Media
• Heritage Technology
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Dr. Gareth Beale is a Lecturer in Digital Archaeology at the University of Glasgow's Archaeology department. His research focuses on the creative and critical use of technology in archaeology, particularly in immersive media and community-driven digital heritage projects. He co-directs the DiNAR project, which explores immersive experiences for heritage, including the award-winning VikingVR exhibition. He also leads the Discovering England's Burial Spaces initiative, developing tools for community-led burial site documentation. His work bridges archaeology with digital industries, emphasizing knowledge transfer and collaboration across academic, commercial, and third-sector partners. Key projects include the Basing House archaeological excavation (since 2012) and international fieldwork in Italy, Romania, and Hungary. Awards include the York Culture Award for Excellence in the Media Arts for VikingVR. His teaching and research span digital heritage, historical archaeology, and immersive technologies. Collaborations include the University of York’s Department of Theatre, Film and Television, and the Archaeology Data Service. Research Themes: Digital Archaeology, Immersive Media, Heritage Technology, Community Archaeology Collaborations: DiNAR Project, Basing House Project, Portus Project (Italy) Publications highlight innovative uses of digital tools in heritage preservation, such as RTI imaging for Norse runes and VR museum experiences. Current supervision includes projects on textile economies, digital memory theaters, and Gaelic language revitalization through heritage media.