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Dr. Matthew Hickey is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of HIV, ID, & Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as a primary care physician and research lead for the POP-UP clinic, a low-barrier HIV care program for people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Dr. Hickey also holds editorial positions as Implementation Science Section Editor for Current HIV/AIDS Reports and Associate Editor for Implementation Science Communications. Dr. Hickey's educational background includes: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Clinical Research, Implementation Science from UCSF (2024) Fellowship in HIV Medicine from UCSF (2022) Chief Residency in Internal Medicine from UCSF (2019) Residency in Internal Medicine, San Francisco General Primary Care Track from UCSF (2018) MD from UCSF (2015) BS in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University (2009) Dr. Hickey's research focuses on implementation strategies to improve delivery of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention in rural East Africa, and on developing low-barrier models of HIV care for people experiencing homelessness in urban U.S. settings. His work spans implementation science, HIV care, hypertension management, and community health worker programs. He examines differentiated service delivery models for patients with barriers to usual care engagement, particularly those experiencing homelessness or living in resource-limited settings. His research integrates clinical care with innovative implementation approaches to address health disparities in both domestic and global contexts. Dr. Hickey's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on implementation science approaches to address HIV care and comorbid conditions. His work spans both domestic settings (particularly San Francisco) and international contexts (Kenya and Uganda). A significant theme across his publications is the development and evaluation of innovative care models for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness and those in resource-limited settings. His research frequently examines the integration of services (particularly HIV and hypertension care), the use of community health workers, and novel approaches to medication delivery including long-acting injectables and polypills. Dr. Hickey has received numerous awards and honors: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2014) UCSF Deans Prize for Outstanding Medical Student Research & Scholarship (2015) NIH LRP Award from the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease (2020) CROI Young Investigator Award (2020) Early Career Award for Excellence in Clinical Research from UCSF-Gladstone Center for AIDS Research (2021) Clinical Fellowship Program award from the AIDS Research Institute (2021) CROI Young Investigator Award (2022) Dr. Hickey is actively involved in research funding and mentorship. He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple grants including an NIH K23 award focused on hypertension treatment in Kenya, a Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative grant developing mobile outreach for people experiencing homelessness who have fallen out of HIV care, and NIH-funded research on weight gain and metabolic effects following antiretroviral therapy changes in Western Kenya. He is available to mentor UCSF students, residents, and fellows on research projects and is affiliated with the UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences. His work with the POP-UP clinic represents a significant contribution to low-barrier HIV care models for vulnerable populations. Dr. Hickey's research is closely tied to the POP-UP clinic program in San Francisco and various research initiatives in Kenya and Uganda. His work with community health workers in East Africa represents a significant team-based approach to addressing hypertension and HIV care in resource-limited settings. These international collaborations involve multiple institutions in Kenya and Uganda, creating a robust research network focused on implementation science in global health contexts.

• Implementation science
• HIV
• Hypertension
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Dr. Tanushree Roy serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University's Whitacre College of Engineering and is an Affiliate Faculty member at the National Wind Institute. Her research pioneers resilient human-centric smart city infrastructures through the integration of control theory, mathematical modeling, and machine learning to address critical challenges in safety, security, and resource optimization for urban systems. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University (2022) M.S. in Mathematics from University of Central Florida (2015) M.E. in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institutes of Engineering Science and Technology, India (2011) B.Tech in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation from Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, India (2009) Dr. Roy's research centers on cybersecurity , fault diagnostics , and socio-technical systems with specialized applications in smart transportation networks and battery energy storage systems. She develops innovative frameworks that merge human-centric sensing with technical measurements to combat cyberattacks and physical faults in cyber-physical-social systems, emphasizing safety-critical resilience for urban citizens. Her methodology uniquely combines model-based control with data-driven machine learning to address challenges like social data integrity, human behavior modeling, and multi-scale anomaly characterization. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant trends in cyberattack detection for connected vehicles, thermal fault tolerance in battery systems, and socio-technical traffic modeling. Key technical approaches include Koopman operator theory for secure estimation, control barrier functions for safety certification, and redundancy-based data fusion techniques. These works consistently bridge theoretical control systems with practical smart city implementation, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections between transportation engineering, energy systems, and cybersecurity. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Dr. Roy actively mentors three PhD students—Sanchita Ghosh (since 2022), Faysal Ahamed, and Soumyoraj Mallick (both since 2024)—alongside undergraduate researcher Mercedes Hernandez. Her research is executed through the Smart Human-centric Automation Resilience (SHARE) Lab, which has secured projects including the secure autonomous mobility testbed and participates in workforce development via Texas Tech's Engineering Research Internship Experience (ERIE) program for high school students. The SHARE Lab operates at the intersection of transportation and energy systems, maintaining two primary research thrusts: resilient human-centric transportation networks and safeguarding battery energy storage infrastructure. Current projects include SUMO-based cyberattack validation for connected vehicle platoons, self-learning voltage estimation under sensor attacks, and thermal fault-tolerant battery management. The lab maintains active collaborations with national conferences (ACC, CCTA) and industry partners to advance real-world implementation of resilient smart city technologies.

• Cybersecurity
• Fault diagnostics
• Socio-technical systems
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Paul E. Peterson holds the Henry Lee Shattuck Professorship in Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Government, where he directs the Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG). He concurrently serves as Senior Editor of Education Next: A Journal of Opinion and Research and as a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, contributing to their Education Success Initiative focused on state-level policy solutions. His research centers on educational policy with emphasis on school choice mechanisms, charter school efficacy, and social capital dynamics. Peterson has pioneered longitudinal analyses of student achievement trends, documenting significant gains for students of color over 50 years and evaluating voucher program impacts. His work consistently bridges quantitative analysis of NAEP data with policy implementation studies, particularly examining how federalism shapes educational outcomes and how social networks influence intergenerational mobility. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: rigorous state-level charter performance benchmarking using NAEP metrics, analysis of social capital's role in educational mobility, and examination of political polarization's impact on school reform. His scholarship increasingly addresses pandemic-era educational disruptions while maintaining focus on structural inequities and market-based reform efficacy. His scientific recognition includes: John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship Woodrow Wilson Award from the American Political Science Association Walton Family Foundation Prize for Best Academic Paper on School Choice and Reform As PEPG Director, Peterson leads a high-impact research program producing policy-relevant studies frequently cited in national debates. The program's work on charter school rankings and voucher evaluations has directly influenced state legislation, while his Hoover Institution role connects academic research to practical governance solutions. Though specific grant details aren't provided, PEPG's sustained output indicates substantial research funding, and his editorial leadership at Education Next shapes scholarly discourse through curated opinion-research synthesis. PEPG operates as Peterson's primary research hub, coordinating multi-institutional studies on education policy with emphasis on empirical evaluation of reform initiatives. The program's work integrates quantitative analysis, survey research, and policy experimentation, maintaining strong connections to state education agencies through its focus on actionable solutions for policymakers.

• Educational Policy
• School Choice
• Charter Schools
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Syon Bhanot is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College , with additional appointments as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania). He specializes in behavioral economics , public economics , and experimental economics , focusing on pro-social behavior , decision-making , and development economics . Academic Affiliate, Office of Evaluation Sciences Board Member, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Senior Researcher, MIT Applied Cooperation Initiative Co-Founder, Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative Member, American Economic Association His research emphasizes field experiments using behavioral science concepts to influence decision-making, with applications in public policy , poverty reduction , and environmental sustainability . Recent publications explore topics like political messaging effects , administrative burden reduction , and social norm influences on conservation behavior. His work has appeared in journals like The New England Journal of Medicine , Journal of Development Economics , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes . He is a frequent media commentator in outlets including the New York Times , NPR , and The Philadelphia Inquirer , with notable contributions on quarantine compliance and vaccine hesitancy . His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with environmental studies and public health .

• Behavioral Economics
• Public Policy
• Experimental Economics
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Martha Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Intercollegiate Department of Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies at Scripps College, Claremont, where she also serves as the Director of the Scripps Humanities Institute. A scholar, artist, and activist, she is deeply engaged in public scholarship through music, performance, and community organizing. Her work bridges academia and grassroots movements, particularly through her leadership in the Grammy Award-winning band Quetzal and her role in fostering transnational cultural dialogues. PhD in Feminist Studies (Chicana Studies Emphasis), University of Washington, 2013 BA in Ethnomusicology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1999 Transfer, Pasadena City College, 1990-1993 Her research centers on the intersection of Chicana feminist theory , Chican@ music , transnational musical dialogues , and performance studies . She emphasizes collective songwriting and participatory music as tools for social justice and decolonial praxis. Her scholarly work is deeply informed by her lived experience as a musician and community organizer in East Los Angeles and transnational networks with Jarocho communities in Veracruz, Mexico. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of cultural resilience, feminist epistemology, and music as testimony. They span ethnographic analysis, critical reviews, and theoretical explorations, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach across folklore, ethnomusicology, urban studies, and feminist theory. Her work frequently highlights marginalized voices and practices, from street vendors in Boyle Heights to incarcerated women. Her scientific honors include: MacArthur Fellowship (2022) United States Artist (USA) Fellowship (2021) Grammy Award (2013) Fulbright Garcia-Robles Fellowship (2007-2008) Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship Multiple Scripps College research and teaching awards Gonzalez has advised and co-founded several academic and artistic collectives, including Women Who Rock and The Seattle Fandango Project . She has secured research grants from the Mellon Foundation, California Arts Council, and the 5Cs Creativity and Innovation Initiative. Her leadership extends to board roles at Smithsonian Folkways Records and the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress . Her personal musical artifacts are housed in the National Museum of American History , underscoring her cultural impact.

• Chicana Feminist Theory
• Chican@ Music
• Transnational Musical Dialogues
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Dr. Maha Elouni is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Randolph-Macon College since 2022, with expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems , Machine Learning , and Traffic Control . She earned her PhD in Computer Engineering (2021) and MSc in Applied Mathematics (2015) from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and her BS and ME in Computer Science Engineering from the National School of Computer Science in Tunisia. PhD : Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2021 MSc : Applied Mathematics, Virginia Tech, 2015 BS/ME : Computer Science Engineering, National School of Computer Science, Tunisia, 2012 Her research focuses on Intelligent Transportation Systems , integrating machine learning and control theory to optimize traffic flow and develop adaptive controllers for urban road networks. She has contributed to studies on sliding mode control , game-theoretic decentralized systems , and connected vehicle technologies . Selected publications highlight her work on network perimeter control , dynamic freeway speed controllers , and weather-adaptive traffic systems . Recent articles explore applications of machine learning and clustering algorithms in transportation engineering. Student of the Year , Urban Mobility and Equity Center (UMEC), 2020 Best Paper Award , VEHITS Conference, 2018 Dr. Elouni teaches foundational and advanced courses, including Introduction to Computer Science , Data Structures , Object-Oriented Programming , and Android App Development . Her interdisciplinary background bridges computer engineering , mathematics , and transportation systems .

• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Traffic Control
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Irfan Batur is an Assistant Research Professor at Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. His work bridges transportation systems, sustainability, and human behavior, focusing on travel demand forecasting, emerging mobility technologies, and equity in urban transit. PhD in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering (Arizona State University, 2023) MS in Industrial and System Engineering (Istanbul Sehir University, 2014) BS in Industrial Engineering (TOBB Economy and Technology University, 2012) Dr. Batur's research explores four pillars: Travel Behavior & Demand Modeling Societal Wellbeing & Accessibility Emerging Mobility Technologies Human Adaptation to Extreme Environments He employs advanced econometric and machine learning techniques to analyze complex datasets, contributing to policy frameworks for sustainable transportation. While his publications focus on automated vehicles, ridehailing impacts, and pandemic-era mobility shifts, no scientific awards are mentioned. As Assistant Director at TOMNET and TBD University Transportation Centers, and Coordinator for Technology Transfer, he leads collaborative efforts in transportation research. His students include PhD candidates in joint projects with senior researchers like Dr. Ram Pendyala and Dr. Chandra Bhat.

• Travel Behavior
• Sustainable Transportation
• Emerging Mobility Technologies
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Tevfik Aktekin is a Professor in the Department of Decision Sciences at the Paul College of Business and Economics, University of New Hampshire. His research focuses on Bayesian inference and stochastic modeling in service systems and business analytics. Education : Ph.D. in Decision Sciences (George Washington University), M.B.A. in Management Decision Making (George Washington University), B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Yildiz Technical University). His work applies Bayesian state-space models to multivariate count data, with applications in call center staffing, product modification cycles, and public health analysis. He has published in journals like Annals of Applied Statistics , Bayesian Analysis , and European Journal of Operational Research . The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in sequential Bayesian learning for dynamic systems (e.g., bike-sharing, web traffic), time series of non-Gaussian data, and stochastic optimization under uncertainty. These works bridge statistical theory with practical applications in business and health.

• Bayesian Methods
• Stochastic Processes
• Time Series Analysis
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Rebekah Israel Cross is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago's Department of Public Health Sciences . Her work lies at the intersection of structural inequality , racism , and health outcomes with particular focus on housing discrimination , residential segregation , and maternal health disparities . Prior to her current position, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and earned her PhD in Community Health Sciences from UCLA with a minor in Urban Planning . Her research agenda combines Critical Race Theory with quantitative and qualitative methodologies to analyze how systemic racism shapes population health. She has developed innovative frameworks for measuring racism's impact through housing policy and medical tools while exposing how racialized systems perpetuate health inequities. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes co-learning , student well-being , and anti-bias practices , with particular attention to ungrading and radical pedagogy . Rebekah's recent publications focus on causal relationships between gentrification and preterm birth among Black populations, while her methodological work challenges the biological fallacy of race in medical calculators like VBAC prediction tools. She has received multiple fellowships including the Health Policy Research Scholars Award and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation support . Her advocacy extends beyond academia through public writing about Black maternal health , Palestinian solidarity , and personal resilience .

• Structural Inequality and Health
• Racism and Public Health
• Housing Discrimination and Health Outcomes
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Parker Ruth is a PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University ’s School of Engineering . He holds dual B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering and Bioengineering from the University of Washington (2021). His research lies at the intersection of ubiquitous computing , mobile health , and wearable sensing , focusing on sensor design and biophysical prior integration into time series algorithms. Parker’s work bridges computer science and biomedical engineering , with applications in neuromuscular disease monitoring , cardiac auscultation , and public health surveillance . NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2021) Tau Beta Pi Fellowship (2021) Barry Goldwater Scholarship (2020) College of Engineering Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence (2021) His publications highlight wearable health technology , mobile diagnostics , and RNA biosurveillance in public spaces. Parker’s academic trajectory reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research and global health innovation .

• Ubiquitous computing
• Mobile health
• Wearable sensing
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Bronwen Wilson is the Edward W. Carter Chair in European Art and Director of the Center for 17th– and 18th-Century Studies and William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA. Her scholarship interrogates early modern European (1300-1700) artistic and urban cultures through lenses of space, print, portraiture, landscape, and transcultural/material interactions. Research Grants: SSHRC (2021-2026): Making Green Worlds: Early Modern Art and Ecologies of Globalization UCHRI (2020-2022): On the Sea and Coastal Ecologies Key Collaborations: Co-editor of 'Making Worlds' series (Toronto/Bologna/Edinburgh Presses) Co-director of international research networks with Angela Vanhaelen and Paul Yachnin Publications span lithic formations in Mediterranean art, Venetian-Ottoman visual dialogues, and Renaissance spatial epistemologies. Awards include the 2006 Roland H. Bainton Prize for Art History. Teaching emphasizes materiality, globalization, and visual knowledge production.

• Early Modern European Art
• Urban Culture (1300-1700)
• Transcultural Interactions
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Semida Silveira serves as a Professor of Practice in the Systems Engineering Program within Cornell University's College of Engineering. She is also a Faculty Associate at the Institute for European Studies and a member of the CEET Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition. Her career spans three decades of work in sustainability, particularly energy and climate policy across European and developing country contexts. Her research interests focus on science-based societal transformation toward a global low-carbon circular economy and sustainable development. Silveira employs a systems approach to address energy system transformation as an entry point for achieving multiple goals including climate change mitigation, improved air quality and health, industrial innovation, circular economy, and sustainable development. Her specific research areas include urban sustainability, energy and climate policy, sustainable mobility, low-carbon circular economy, energy efficiency in industries, energy access, and bioeconomy. Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of sustainable energy systems across multiple geographic contexts including Stockholm, Indonesia, and Brazil. The research shows consistent themes of optimizing renewable energy systems, analyzing waste-to-energy solutions, and developing sustainable transportation infrastructure. Scientific Awards: Honorary medal from the Brazilian Embassy in Stockholm for extensive work promoting cooperation between Sweden and Brazil Jabuti literature Prize 2001 in Brazil for the book Electricity for Sustainable Development Silveira actively engages with international organizations, as evidenced by her recent participation in the Global Green Industrialization Dialogue 2025 in Vienna under the auspices of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization. She has served on numerous advisory committees including the Swedish Royal Academy of Science, Swedish Research Council, and Finnish Academy of Sciences. Her work emphasizes partnerships between academia and the private sector, as well as collaborations within the Global South and between north and south to adapt technologies to local contexts and expand applied research. She leads initiatives through the Cornell Energy Systems Institute and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, focusing on developing educational programs for future sustainability leaders and promoting international cooperation to accelerate the sustainable energy transition.

• Sustainability
• Energy systems planning
• Climate policy
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James Gelvin is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in the modern Middle East. His research focuses on the social and cultural history of the Middle East, particularly Greater Syria (encompassing present-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian territories) during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as contemporary history of the Arab world. He has authored several influential books including The Contemporary Middle East in an Age of Upheaval , The New Middle East: What Everyone Needs to Know , and The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know . Education: Ph.D. in History and Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University, 1992 M.A. in International and Public Affairs, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, 1985 B.A., Columbia College, Columbia University, 1983 Gelvin's research examines the intersection of nationalism, social movements, and cultural transformations in the Middle East. He has made significant contributions to understanding Arab nationalism, political Islam, and the historical roots of contemporary conflicts. His work often challenges conventional narratives about Middle Eastern history, offering nuanced perspectives on topics like the Sykes-Picot agreement, the Arab uprisings, and the Israel-Palestine conflict. Gelvin's scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary political concerns, making his work particularly relevant for understanding current events in the region. His publications reveal a consistent focus on how local actors and social forces shape historical developments in the Middle East, rather than viewing the region as merely a passive recipient of external influences. Gelvin's work spans from Ottoman-era social history to contemporary political analysis, demonstrating both chronological breadth and thematic depth in his examination of Middle Eastern societies. Scientific Awards: Renaissance Weekend Honoree (2019) Honoree, Syrian Institute for Progress (2019) Distinguished Visitor, Center for Middle East History, UC Berkeley (2017) Winner, Middle East Studies Association Undergraduate Education Award (2015) UCLA Academic Advancement Program Faculty Recognition Award (2008) Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 'Israel-Palestine Conflict: One Hundred Years of War' (2007) Gelvin has been an active educator at UCLA, receiving multiple teaching awards including the Middle East Studies Association Undergraduate Education Award in 2015. His scholarly contributions extend beyond traditional academic publications to include numerous media commentaries and public engagements, where he provides historical context for contemporary Middle Eastern affairs. He has served as a regular commentator for major media outlets including The Conversation, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera, and has been featured in international publications across multiple languages.

• Middle East Studies
• Social History
• Cultural History
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Reid Ewing, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Professor of City and Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah and holds the Distinguished Chair for Resilient Places. He has served as associate editor for the Journal of the American Planning Association and Cities , and as a columnist for Planning Magazine , where he wrote 71 bi-monthly columns titled "Research You Can Use." Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (Purdue University, 1970), MS in Engineering and Applied Physics (Harvard University, 1971), MCP in City and Regional Planning (Harvard University, 1973), and Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Transportation Systems (MIT, 1978). Ewing’s research focuses on urban planning, transportation systems, and the built environment, with a particular emphasis on transit-oriented development, smart growth, and the health impacts of urban sprawl. His work has been widely cited, including over 33,000 citations and recognition as a top-cited planning faculty member in the U.S. and Canada. His notable publications include the books: Basic Quantitative Research Methods for Urban Planners (APA Planning Essential), Pedestrian and Transit Oriented Design (ULI and APA co-publication), Growing Cooler: Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change , Best Development Practices (listed among APA’s 100 essential planning books). Key peer-reviewed articles include: "Travel and the Built Environment: A Meta-Analysis" (2010, Best Article of the Year, APA), "Relationship Between Urban Sprawl and Physical Activity, Obesity, and Morbidity" (highly cited in social sciences), "Is Los Angeles-Style Sprawl Desirable?" (APA Classic Article). He has received multiple awards, including the Weddle Prize (2015), APA’s Best Article award (2010), and Urban Land Institute Academic Fellowship (2009). Ewing has led numerous grants, such as: "Center for Transit Oriented Communities (CTOC)" (2023-2025), "Housing Density and Affordability Near Transit" (2024), "Increasing Public Transportation Ridership with Micromobility" (2023-2025), "Travel Corridor" (2018-2020, Utah Transit Authority), "Wasatch Buildout" (2018, Wasatch Backcountry Alliance). He has taught courses like City & Metro Econ, Dissertation Research Proposal, and Quantitative Methods, and served in professional roles such as associate editorships and U.S. Green Building Council membership.

• Urban Planning
• Transportation Systems
• Travel Behavior
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Dr. Ayan Mukhopadhyay serves as a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. Previously, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Stanford Intelligent Systems Lab where he received the 2019 CARS post-doctoral fellowship. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University's Computational Economics Research Lab with a doctoral thesis nominated for the Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award 2020. His research spans critical domains in smart infrastructure systems with particular focus on: Developing robust decision-making frameworks for cyber-physical systems under uncertainty Creating multi-agent solutions for emergency response optimization Designing machine learning approaches for urban mobility and energy management Building proactive incident detection pipelines using heterogeneous data sources Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in applying artificial intelligence to real-world infrastructure challenges, particularly in transportation systems, emergency response, and energy management. His work consistently bridges theoretical AI advances with practical implementation in smart city contexts, demonstrating expertise in both algorithmic innovation and systems integration. Award highlights include: CARS Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2019) Best Paper Award at ICLR's AI for Social Good Workshop Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award Nomination (2020) Dr. Mukhopadhyay leads significant research initiatives through ScopeLab, focusing on creating deployable solutions for public transit, emergency response, and energy systems. His work on vehicle-to-building charging, traffic incident localization, and equitable transit network design demonstrates commitment to solving high-impact urban challenges through rigorous computational methods. Current projects involve developing simulation environments for non-stationary environments (NS-Gym) and explainable planning frameworks integrating formal logic with large language models.

• Multi-Agent Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Smart Cities
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