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• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• E-Learning Systems
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Dagoberto Castellanos Nieves is an Associate Professor at the University of La Laguna's Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering. He is affiliated with the Programa Oficial de Doctorado en Ingeniería Industrial, Informática y Medioambiental and actively contributes to research groups GCI Computación Inteligente y Ciencia de Datos and GCAP Grupo de Computación de Altas Prestaciones . His work focuses on semantic web technologies, AI-driven education systems, energy-efficient machine learning, and high-performance computing. He holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (2007), with a thesis on semantic web-based evaluation systems in e-learning environments. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Universidad de Murcia (2007) Research interests span human-centered AI, automated machine learning for sustainability, generative adversarial networks in educational tech, and the socio-technical impact of digital platforms. Recent studies address migrant integration via AI, pandemic-era academic performance analysis, and green computing strategies for energy efficiency. He has pioneered semantic platforms like OntoEnrich and OeLE for knowledge management and assessment systems. Publications reflect a strong focus on applying AI to education, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making. Notable contributions include frameworks for RAG systems with LLMs, energy-optimized ML algorithms, and comparative analyses of virtual campus usage during the pandemic. Collaborative projects include MOOC development on AI in education and interdisciplinary work on open innovation platforms in financial sectors. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his prolific research output and institutional contributions highlight sustained academic excellence. Advising activities include thesis supervision in semantic web domains. He collaborates across departments through cross-disciplinary research teams focused on computational linguistics and knowledge engineering. Labs/Teams: Active membership in intelligent computing and high-performance computing research groups at ULL, with ongoing projects in AI ethics, sustainable ML, and digital transformation of educational systems.

Malene Charlotte LarsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Media Studies
• Social Media and Youth Culture
• Algorithmic Society
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Malene Charlotte Larsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Communication and Psychology within The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her research focuses on digital youth culture, social media design impacts on well-being, algorithms in everyday life, and sustainable consumption in digital contexts. She leads the 'Digital Media in Everyday Life' research group and has published extensively since 2005, including her 2024 book Social Media Across Everyday Contexts: Digital Childhood and Youth in the Nordics . Her teaching spans social media studies, digital culture, qualitative methods, and research ethics across multiple academic programs. She is a member of the Study Board for Communication and Digital Media and the AAU Practice Committee. Key projects include SoMeWell (examining social media design and youth well-being) and EU Kids Online IV (European youth digital behavior studies). Larsen has received the 2006 Prize for Best Thesis in Humanities Informatics and actively engages in public discourse through media commentary and policy consultations. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like nexus analysis with applied digital ethnography, addressing contemporary challenges in youth digital practices and platform-mediated social dynamics.

Denise GeiskkovitchView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Robotics
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Dr. Denise Geiskkovitch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University, holding the Barber-Gennum Endowed Chair in Information Technology. Her research focuses on designing socially meaningful human-robot interactions across age groups, combining computer science and psychology to address challenges in healthcare, education, and everyday life. She explores topics like trust calibration through robot errors, social robots for children with disabilities, and telepresence systems for remote communication. Education : Ph.D. in Computing Science, University of Manitoba (2021) M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction, Georgia Institute of Technology (2016) B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Manitoba (2014) Her research spans human-robot interaction (HRI) , social robotics , and assistive technologies . Key projects include investigating children’s trust toward robots, designing error-prone robot behaviors to recalibrate trust, and developing systems for socially distanced family communication. She also studies robots in space exploration and their ethical implications. Dr. Geiskkovitch collaborates with the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering as an Associate Member, integrating health-focused innovations into her work. Publications highlight themes like telemedicine interfaces, robot-mediated play for children with disabilities, and the psychological impact of biased robots. She teaches CAS 723 Human-Robot Interaction , emphasizing multidisciplinary design principles. Grants and collaborations support her mission to bridge technology and human needs, with applied research in healthcare and education accessibility. Labs & Teams : Her lab focuses on socially assistive robotics , with projects like Obedience to Robots and Icons for Children . The lab website and LinkedIn profile provide further details on ongoing research and collaborations.

Bogdan NegoitaView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems
• Collective Use of Technology
• Free Software Development
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Bogdan Negoita is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at HEC Montréal, affiliated with the Information Systems Research Group (GReSI). He holds the Professorship of Research in Development and Use of Information Technologies. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management (McGill University), an MBA in Information Systems (McGill University), and a B.Sc. Honours in Computing and Computer Electronics (Wilfrid Laurier University). His research focuses on collective and individual IT use patterns, distributed IT promotion strategies, free software development processes, and legitimation of technology services. Recent studies explore topics like IT addiction recovery mechanisms, distributed IT championing theories, and entrepreneurial dynamics in FOSS ecosystems. Over the past five years, he has advised 39 students on master’s theses and supervised projects, covering data warehousing, risk management tools, and organizational IT implementations. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Business Intelligence, AI fundamentals, and IT acceptance theories. His publications span top journals like Information Systems Research and Journal of Information Technology, with a focus on digital privacy perceptions, technology adoption processes, and community governance structures.

Elisa SerafinelliView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Media
• Visual Culture
• Mobile Media
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Dr Elisa Serafinelli is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and Communication at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), based in the Department of Languages, Information and Communications within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Hull and has conducted studies at institutions in Italy, Australia, and the UK. Her research focuses on digital media's societal impact, visual culture, and drone technology's role in communication. Elisa has secured significant grants, including a £177,857 AHRC Leadership Fellowship and a £7,811 British Academy Grant for studying drones in visual culture. Her work explores topics like Instagram's social photography, drone imagery ethics, and crisis communication by critical infrastructure operators. She teaches courses such as Digital Media Project (UG), Theoretical Themes in Social Networking, and Digital Rights Law (PG). Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Literature and Philosophy from the University of Siena, Italy MPhil in Literature and Philosophy from Roma TRE University, Italy PhD in Media, Communication and Society from the University of Hull, UK Her research outputs include books like Digital Life on Instagram (2018) and forthcoming works on drones in society. She actively supervises students exploring digital technologies’ societal and visual impacts, employing both qualitative and digital research methods. Elisa’s work bridges academic theory with practical applications, contributing to understanding how new technologies reshape visual communication and public discourse. Her current projects emphasize drone imagery’s sociocultural implications and the evolving nature of digital visual practices.

Erin HennesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Cognition
• Environmental Sustainability
• Racial and Gender Inequality
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Erin Hennes is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the Harry S Truman School of Government and Public Affairs and the Department of Psychological Sciences. She directs the Social Cognition of Social Change (SCSC) Lab and the NIH R01-funded SuperPower Project. Her research focuses on cognitive and motivated biases in information processing related to contemporary issues like environmental sustainability and social inequality. Key interests include how social stability concerns and preferences for change influence cognitive processes, and the development of interventions addressing systemic injustices. Her translational work examines intervention efficacy and unintended consequences, particularly around status-quo injustices. The SuperPower Project emphasizes methodological best practices in science, including sample size determination. Hennes' research bridges social psychology, environmental policy, and STEM education, with interdisciplinary collaborations in statistical methodology and policy design. Recent articles highlight themes in climate change communication, statistical power frameworks, and behavioral interventions. Funded by NIH, her work addresses both theoretical and applied challenges in science and public policy.

• Energy Conservation
• Thermal Comfort
• Building Design
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Yanxiao Feng is an Assistant Professor at the School of Applied Engineering and Technology, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, and smart building technologies. He specializes in thermal comfort modeling, wearable sensing systems, and machine learning applications in construction and environmental engineering. Key research interests include optimizing building energy performance through advanced glazing systems, predicting thermal comfort using occupant-centric data, and developing innovative materials for solar energy harnessing. He explores interdisciplinary topics such as data-driven modeling for concrete strength prediction and energy savings simulation. His recent work emphasizes the integration of wearable technology and real-time environmental monitoring to personalize indoor comfort. Collaborations involve cross-disciplinary teams addressing social vulnerability in building resilience and smart emergency response systems. Notable contributions include the SolarDecomp web application for solar radiation analysis and frameworks for occupant-informed building design. His research often bridges theoretical models with practical applications in sustainable infrastructure.

Gaurav BansalView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Dr. Gaurav Bansal is the Chair and O'Bleness Full Professor of Analytics & Information Systems at the Ohio University College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science (MIS) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between technology and society, particularly exploring trust restoration after data breaches, gender challenges in IT leadership, AI's impact on cultural homogenization, and fake news psychology. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Information & Management and Journal of Computer Information Systems , with over 3,000 Google Scholar citations. Dr. Bansal’s academic roles include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research . He has received prestigious awards including the UW-Green Bay Founders Award (2018 and 2020) and multiple Best Paper Awards at the Midwest AIS conferences. His industry experience includes roles as a Quality Assurance Engineer at General Motors India and Daewoo Motors India. Research Contributions Explored frameworks for cultural homogenization via AI and cybersecurity policy compliance Analyzed gender disparities in CIO roles and trust recovery post-data breaches Examined telehealth adoption during the pandemic and AI ethics in healthcare Professional Recognition Wisconsin Teaching Fellow (2011–2012) Over 30 Best Paper nominations and awards Current Initiatives Leading efforts to bridge AI ethics, cultural impact, and cybersecurity governance while maintaining editorial leadership in information systems research.

Sally EarlView profile

Lecturer

• Behavioral Biometrics
• Cybersecurity
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Sally Earl is a Lecturer and PGT Project Tutor at the School of Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia. She is also a member of the Cyber Intelligence and Networks research group. Earl holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the School of Computing Sciences. Her research focuses on behavioral biometrics, cybersecurity, and privacy perceptions, with a particular emphasis on human-computer interaction (HCI). She investigates how keystroke and mouse dynamics can enhance identity verification systems and improve privacy in digital interactions. Earl’s recent work includes studies on privacy implications of behavioral biometric data collection and the design of chatbots for sensitive disclosures. Her publications span 2021–2022, addressing themes such as authentication systems, user privacy, and ethical considerations in technology. While no formal advisees are listed, her research contributions reflect active engagement in collaborative projects with peers like Buckley, Campbell, and Hodges. Her affiliations emphasize interdisciplinary work within cybersecurity and HCI, leveraging both technical and social science perspectives to address modern challenges in digital security and privacy.

Prashant GoswamiView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Prashant Goswami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Sweden, within the Faculty of Computing. He also serves as Adjunct Faculty in the CSE Department at IIIT Delhi, India. B.Tech/M.Tech (IIT Delhi) PhD in Computer Graphics (University of Zurich) His research focuses on Computer Graphics , Virtual Reality , AI Integration , and Real-Time Simulations , with recent work bridging Immersive Analytics and Human-Centered Intelligent Systems . He has contributed to snow/ice animation, foveated rendering, and XR ethics. Recent publications highlight trends in GPU-Based Simulation , GAN-Driven Cloud Animation , and AI-Enriched XR Systems . As Guest Editor for the Journal of Imaging (MDPI), he is advancing immersive metaverse experiences. Previously, he worked at gameLab (NTU Singapore) and INRIA's MAVERICK group, focusing on geometric modeling and cloud simulation. His industry experience preceded his PhD at University of Zurich.

Benjamín Sevilla BernabéuView profile

Lecturer

• Tax Avoidance
• Treaty Abuse
• International Tax Planning
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Benjamín Sevilla Bernabéu is a Lecturer in the Department of Financial Law and History of Law at the Universitat de València. He holds a Doctorate in Law from the same institution and has completed additional studies at the Universities of Alicante and Seville. His research focuses on tax avoidance mechanisms, treaty abuse prevention, and international tax planning strategies. Education: Doctorate in Law (International Doctorate Mention), Universitat de València Master’s Degrees in Law and Legal-Mercantile/Fiscal Consultancy, University of Seville Bachelor’s in Law (Public Law Specialization), University of Alicante Research Interests: Global tax governance and coordination (e.g., OECD Pillar I/II) Abuse of tax treaties and anti-avoidance measures Tax implications of digital economy and quantum technologies Human rights integration into fiscal policy EU tax harmonization challenges Recent Contributions: Coordinated the collective work Gobernanza Tributaria Mundial (Aranzadi, 2025), analyzing 21st-century tax system reforms Principal investigator of the Prometeo-2021-041 project on global tax governance Presented at international forums like the PhD Global Tax Symposium 2025 and WU Vienna’s Tax Law Seminar Professional Experience: Research stays at University of Bologna, WU Vienna (Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law) Legal practice in tax law departments of Sevillian law firms Technical advisor on national and EU tax projects Current Initiatives: Organizing conferences on Spain’s tax system in global contexts (ETICCs research group) Developing cooperative compliance programs between tax authorities and taxpayers Advocating for fiscal sustainability and climate governance integration

Davorin TurkaljView profile

Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• E-Marketing
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Professor Davorin Turkalj is a full-time faculty member at the University of Osijek, Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Marketing, where he has worked since 2014. He also teaches at other universities in Croatia and abroad. His research focuses on digital marketing, user behavior, and the impact of emerging technologies on business and society. Current Roles: Head of Department of Marketing, Head of University Specialist Study 'Marketing of Special Areas' Key Expertise: Digital marketing, 5G network applications, social media promotion, rural tourism branding Projects: Participated in Erasmus+ projects (MASTERS, CUVID) and contributed to the ECONQUAL economics qualification framework His recent work analyzes digital transformation in marketing, user experience through micro-moments, and technological factors in agriculture and education. Turkalj actively publishes in Croatian and international journals and serves on the editorial board of Ekonomski vjesnik / Econviews .

Anita KealyView profile

Lecturer

• Information Systems
• Telemedicine
• Systems Engineering
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Anita Kealy is a Lecturer at the Department of Computing and Mathematics within the Centre for Information Systems and Techno-culture at South East Technological University. She holds a PhD (2016) and a Master's degree (2007), both focusing on information systems and technology adoption. Her research emphasizes telemedicine systems in developing regions, ethical engineering practices, and ICT deployment in post-conflict areas like Kosovo. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and healthcare access. Her work spans 13 publications between 2007–2016, including doctoral studies, peer-reviewed articles, and book chapters. Kealy currently accepts PhD students and maintains an h-index of 31 with 4 citations. Education: PhD: Complex Information Systems Development and Deployment (2016) Masters: Irish Internet Users’ Data Privacy Perceptions (2007) Her research interests include systems engineering, telemedicine implementation in challenging environments, and leveraging technology for social progress. Recent work highlights successes in ICT adoption in post-conflict regions, ethical challenges in international development projects, and longitudinal case studies in Kosovo. While no explicit awards are cited, her citation metrics reflect impactful contributions to interdisciplinary fields combining technology, ethics, and global development.

Karl Van Der SchyffView profile

Lecturer

• Behavioral Information Security
• Privacy Psychology
• Cyberpsychology
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Dr. Karl Van Der Schyff lectures in cybersecurity at Abertay University, specializing in human factors in security systems. His research examines psychological dimensions of information privacy and security behavior. Key research areas: Behavioral predictors of phishing susceptibility Privacy policy comprehension Insider threat mitigation frameworks Social media self-disclosure patterns Recent publications establish research agendas for privacy policy analysis and develop taxonomies for insider threat management. He serves as reviewer for information systems journals and supervises cybersecurity research projects.

Walter SeböckView profile

Associate Professor

• Security Studies
• Disinformation Recognition
• CBRN Sensor Networks
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Dr. Walter Seböck is Head of the Department for Security Studies at the University for Continuing Education Krems. As an Associate Professor, he leads research on disinformation, sensor networks, and industrial security, with projects funded by FFG and KIRAS. His research focuses on security technologies including disinformation recognition systems, chemical/biological threat detection networks, and cyber-physical security. Key interests include AI applications for fake news detection, C-ITS for emergency response, and smart home vulnerabilities. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to security challenges, with recent work exploring AI barriers in public communication, CBRN sensor networks, and voice assistant security. Trends show increasing focus on misinformation and AI-human interaction in security contexts. Seböck leads projects engaging industrial partners in applied security solutions. His department develops technologies like mobile multi-sensor systems for railroad safety and semi-autonomous chemical detection systems.