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Mansour JavidanView profile

Professor

• Global Leadership
• Global Mindset
• Cross-cultural Management
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Mansour Javidan is the Najafi Chair Professor in Global Mindset and Digital Transformation at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University, and Executive Director of the Najafi Global Mindset Institute. His work focuses on global leadership, cross-cultural management, and large-scale cultural studies. He has led the GLOBE research program, a 20+ year multi-national study involving over 400 researchers and 60,000+ participants across 144 countries. Education: Ph.D. & MBA – Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering – Sharif University, Tehran Research Interests: Cross-cultural leadership effectiveness Global mindset development Cultural dimensions impacting mergers & acquisitions Trust dynamics in global teams Leadership in politically polarized environments Key Contributions: Architect of GLOBE 2020 project ($1.5M funded) Authored/co-authored award-winning books on leadership and culture Developed Global Mindset Inventory (GMI) assessment tool Advisory roles with World Bank, NASA, & United Nations Awards: 2023 ILA Lifetime Achievement Award Top 2% Cited Business Scholar (Stanford, 2020-2023) SIOP M. Scott Myers Award (2004) Marquis Who’s Who recognition (2024) Professional Activities: Former GLOBE Project President & Board Chair Editorial leadership for Journal of World Business & Academy of Management Perspectives Consulted for 50+ global organizations including NASA, ExxonMobil, & Chevron Designed executive leadership programs in 40+ countries Labs/Initiatives: Najafi Global Mindset Institute GLOBE Research Network (426 global researchers) TransCanada strategic transformation project ($15B merger)

Christina SaengerView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Brand Identity Construction
• Social Media Marketing
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Dr. Christina Saenger serves as Associate Dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University (YSU), where she also holds an Associate Professorship in Marketing. She earned a PhD in Marketing from Kent State University (2012), an MBA in Strategic Marketing from the University of Akron (2005), and a BA in Business & Organizational Communication from the same institution (2003). Her professional background includes client account management in marketing and advertising firms prior to academia. Her research focuses on consumer behavior in social contexts, particularly how individuals use brands for identity expression and cognitive processing of product information. Key topics include word-of-mouth mechanisms, brand-gratitude dynamics, and the psychological impact of social exclusion on consumer behavior. Her work appears in top-tier journals like the European Journal of Marketing , Journal of Advertising , and Psychology & Marketing . Dr. Saenger has received numerous accolades, including YSU's Distinguished Professorship designations for research (2022), teaching (2021), and service (2017), as well as the Research Professorship Award (2017). She actively contributes to academic governance through editorial roles at the Journal of Advertising Research and Journal of Consumer Marketing . Her teaching spans marketing strategy, social media, consumer behavior, and interactive marketing. Professional Service: Editorial Review Board Member for Journal of Advertising Research , Ad Hoc Reviewer for Journal of Business Research , and Conference Paper Reviewer for the Association for Consumer Research. Recent Research Trends: Emerging focus on AI's impact on consumer trust (2024 study) alongside continued exploration of word-of-mouth as a compensatory behavior for self-threat and social exclusion.

Lila BozgeyikliView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Extended Reality
• Game Development
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Lila Bozgeyikli serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Information Science, University of Arizona, where she is designated as Core Faculty and PhD Faculty specializing in Gaming and Virtual Worlds and Human-Computer Interaction / Human-Centered Computing. Her research pioneers embodied interaction techniques that dissolve boundaries between physical and virtual environments through extended reality systems (VR/AR/MR). She focuses on leveraging game development and human-computer interaction principles to create transformative applications in education, professional training, health interventions, and well-being enhancement. This work emphasizes user experience optimization to maximize real-world benefits from immersive technologies. As a PhD Faculty member, she mentors graduate researchers in virtual worlds and HCI domains. Her scholarly contributions appear in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, advancing methodologies for beneficial interactive technology deployment across societal sectors.

Colin ConradView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Educational Technology
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Colin Conrad is an Associate Professor of Digital Innovation at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management. He also serves as Co-Director of the College of Digital Transformation and Principal of the Cognition and Organizations Research Group. His research focuses on interdisciplinary projects spanning information systems, computer science, and cognitive neuroscience, with particular emphasis on human factors in educational technology and artificial intelligence. His work is supported by NSERC, CFI, and Mitacs. Research interests include mind wandering measurement via EEG, AI ethics, human-AI interaction, and neurophysiological impacts of digital technologies. He explores topics such as virtual teacher perception, privacy calculus in AI systems, and cognitive state awareness in human-AI collaboration. His recent studies address challenges in remote work ergonomics, digital transformation during crises, and legal/ethical aspects of brain-computer interfaces. His publications analyze behavioral responses to cybersecurity notifications, virtual influencer trust dynamics, and adaptive online learning systems. Current projects investigate the cognitive effects of AI-generated media and the neurophysiological foundations of attention in digital environments. Colin’s research is funded through grants emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation and societal impact. He collaborates with industry partners to translate neuroscientific insights into practical applications in education and workplace design.

Mohammad DehghaniView profile

Teaching Professor

• Reinforcement Learning
• Simulation Optimization
• Healthcare Operations
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Mohammad Dehghani is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University, where he also serves as Program Director of the Galante Engineering Business Program. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Western New England University (2016), an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University (2011), and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Yazd University (2008). His research focuses on Reinforcement Learning (RL), Simulation Optimization, and Healthcare Operations, with applications in manufacturing, digital twin systems, and UAV routing. He has developed multiple courses in Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics, receiving the 2020 Fostering Engineering Innovation in Education Award and the 2025 DAIS Data Analytics Teaching Award. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Western New England University, 2016 M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, 2011 B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Yazd University, 2008 Dehghani’s research bridges AI and operations research, emphasizing practical applications. His work includes developing RL frameworks for manufacturing scheduling and UAV routing, as well as simulation-optimization models for healthcare and pandemic preparedness. He has collaborated on projects addressing supply chain resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and multi-objective supplier selection processes. His publications span journals like Simulation and conferences such as Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). His honors include the 2015 Best Ph.D. Paper Award at WSC and recognition from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). He actively contributes to professional societies, including the American Society of Engineering Management and Institute of Industrial Engineers. His teaching focuses on integrating data analytics and simulation tools into engineering curricula, with courses emphasizing Python integration, simheuristics, and digital twin technology. Dehghani leads initiatives in the Galante Program to enhance engineering-business synergies, preparing students for industry roles through interdisciplinary training. His work emphasizes practical problem-solving, with grants supporting projects in healthcare logistics and sustainable construction in cold climates.

• Sound Design
• Audiovisual Art
• Multisensory Experience
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Associate Professor Darrin Verhagen is an award-winning sound designer and composer at RMIT University's School of Design, where he teaches in the Sound Design specialization within the Digital Media Program and directs the Audiokinetic Experiments (AkE) Lab. His academic work bridges creative practice with scientific inquiry into multisensory perception. Verhagen's research centers on the neurobiology of aesthetic experience, particularly exploring how sound interacts with vision, movement, and vibration. His work in the AkE Lab utilizes motion simulators, 4D cinema seating, and light to create installations that investigate the relationship between hearing, vision, movement and vibration. His academic background includes postgraduate research on musical extremes - lowercase sound for his Masters and Noise for his Doctorate. His creative output spans sound design for contemporary dance, theatre, installation, film, television and computer games. Verhagen has released over 20 albums internationally and performs audiovisual live shows globally. He was founder and curator of Dorobo records, which showcased Australian sound art for 15 years. Industry collaborations include work with Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse, Chunky Move, Australian Dance Theatre, and others. Notable awards include multiple Green Room Awards for Sound Design, Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts award finalist status, APRA Art Music awards finalist for experimental music, RMIT Research Award for technical innovation, and RMIT Teaching Award for excellence in teaching practice. Verhagen's supervision projects reveal a trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated explorations of sound in relation to space, perception, and human experience, with recent work focusing on transdisciplinary design, spatial sound applications, distributed audio systems, and vocal ecology. His work consistently bridges artistic practice with technological innovation and scientific inquiry into perceptual phenomena.

• Cyber Security
• Network Security
• IoT Security
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Dr. Vasileios Vasilakis is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of York's Department of Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. His research focuses on IoT Security, Mobile Network Security, and SDN Security, with contributions to projects like the EC H2020 SESAME and RIFE initiatives. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to academic service roles such as Guest Editor in IEICE Transactions and Program Committee member for IEEE ICC and GLOBECOM. His work spans secure systems design, network protocols, and cybersecurity defenses, with recent publications addressing SDN-based intrusion detection, IoT attack mitigation, and ransomware analysis. Affiliations: York Interdisciplinary Centre for Cyber Security (YiCS), University of York Education: PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering (University of Patras, 2011) Research Interests His research emphasizes practical cybersecurity solutions for modern networks, including: IoT Security: Developing authentication and intrusion detection mechanisms for RPL-based networks SDN/NFV Security: Designing defenses against ransomware and distributed attacks Wireless Network Security: Analyzing vulnerabilities in 5G and UAV communication systems Academic Contributions He has organized special sessions at IEEE conferences, co-authored over 120 publications, and reviewed PhD theses at multiple institutions. Current projects include secure edge computing in 5G networks and lightweight authentication schemes for IoT protocols like MQTT.

Shashi Raj PandeyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Network Economics
• Game Theory
• Wireless Networks
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Shashi Raj Pandey serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Denmark. His research is anchored in the Connectivity section and Connectivity Classique-Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era, with office location at Fredrik Bajers Vej 7C, C1-111, 9220 Aalborg Øst. His core research spans Network Economics, Game Theory, and Wireless Networks, with specialization in Decentralized Machine Learning and Semantic/Goal-oriented Communications. Current work integrates Digital Twin technologies with 6G systems for industrial automation and earth observation, emphasizing resource-efficient protocols for Internet of Things and edge intelligence applications. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a clear trajectory toward AI-6G convergence, featuring semantic communications for satellite imaging, game-theoretic network resource allocation, and digital twin implementations for autonomous systems. Key themes include communication efficiency in distributed learning and physical-digital world integration. Notable recognitions include: Best PhD Thesis Nominee (2021) Excellent Paper at Korea Software Congress, KIISE 2021 Student Best Paper Award at APNOMS 2019 Best Paper at Korea Software Congress, KIISE, 2018 Brain Korea 21st Century Plus Fellowship Academic service includes external PhD examination for EU SNS projects and peer review for premier conferences (AAAI, ICLR, ICML). His lab work within the Connectivity Classique-Center explores classical communication frameworks applicable to quantum-era networks, with focus on semantic information theory and decentralized network architectures.

Elizabeth A. WilliamsView profile

Professor

• Organizational Communication
• Health Communication
• High Reliability Organizations
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Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health Recent work includes: Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024) Emotional sustainability in human services (2022) Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018) Virtual team communication dynamics (2011) She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Activity Recognition
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Gita Reese Sukthankar is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida (UCF) , where she directs the Intelligent Agents Lab . Her research focuses on activity and plan recognition , with applications in multi-agent systems, robotics, and human-robot interaction. She earned her Ph.D. from the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University and joined UCF in fall 2007. Research Interests: Her work spans activity recognition , intent inference , multi-agent coordination , and human-robot teams . She has applied these techniques to domains such as adversarial games (e.g., military simulations, Unreal Tournament), assistive technologies, and cooperative robotics. Her research integrates AI, machine learning, and probabilistic models to understand and predict complex team behaviors. Publication Trends: Her publications emphasize spatio-temporal modeling , probabilistic graphical models (e.g., HMMs, CRFs) , and multi-agent plan recognition . She frequently publishes in top venues like AAMAS, AAAI, and ICRA, with a focus on robust recognition of team behaviors, transfer learning, and real-world AI applications. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2009) AFOSR Young Investigator (2009) ONR Summer Faculty Fellow (2008) UCF Faculty Excellence for Doctoral Mentoring (2012) CECS Dean's Research Professorship (2013) AAAI Senior Member (2021) ACM and IEEE Senior Member Advising and Grants: She mentors graduate students in AI and robotics and has led research funded by DARPA, AFOSR, and ONR. Her lab develops systems for intelligent agents that can understand and collaborate with humans. She has served on numerous program committees and editorial boards, including ACM Transactions on Autonomous and Adaptive Systems . She teaches courses such as Intelligent Systems , Robotics , and Machine Learning , and has been recognized for both research and teaching excellence. Labs and Teams: She leads the Intelligent Agents Lab at UCF, which focuses on data-driven social informatics and AI for human-agent teams. Her group collaborates with researchers in robotics, computer vision, and cognitive science to build adaptive, intelligent systems.

Tiffany D. DoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Centered AI
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Tiffany D. Do is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Drexel University's College of Computing and Informatics. Her work bridges artificial intelligence and human-centered design, with a focus on virtual and augmented reality, virtual avatars, and identity expression in digital environments. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Human-Centered AI , Virtual Reality (VR) , Augmented Reality (AR) , and Virtual Avatars . She investigates how AI systems and immersive technologies can be personalized to reflect individual identities and perspectives, enabling users to explore diverse experiences through virtual agents. Her expertise spans user design, applied language models, and immersive technologies, with a particular emphasis on how identity shapes user interactions with large language models (LLMs). Tiffany's prior research experience at Microsoft Research and Google involved user experience (UX) studies on language applications and LLMs, further enriching her interdisciplinary approach. Her academic background includes a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida and advanced degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her work contributes significantly to the fields of AI and human-computer interaction. She advises students in computer science and AI-related domains, though no current advisees are named. Her research is supported by her industry and academic experience, and she is actively contributing to the advancement of personalized, identity-aware AI systems. She is affiliated with Drexel's vibrant computing research community and maintains a professional presence through her website: zyrcant.github.io .

Anahita AzadgarView profile

Lecturer

• Urban Flood Risk Mitigation
• Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
• Urban Planning
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mgr inż. arch. Anahita Azadgar is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Urban Architecture and Waterscapes, Faculty of Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology. She is concurrently pursuing a PhD at the GdańskTech Doctoral School. Her research focuses on urban flood resilience, nature-based solutions (NbS), GIS applications, and climate adaptation strategies in urban environments. Education: PhD Candidate (GdańskTech Doctoral School), Master of Engineering in Architecture (mgr inż. arch. degree). Research Interests: Optimization of green infrastructure for flood mitigation Socio-economic impacts of urban planning GIS-based comparative urban studies Regenerative architectural education Post-pandemic urban space redesign Publications (2022-2025) emphasize: Multi-objective genetic algorithms for NbS deployment GIS comparative studies between Gdańsk & Rome Systematic review of urban flood models Integration of creative tools in architectural education Pandemic-driven urban space reconfiguration Spatial distribution of Tehran's community gardens Labs/Teams: Active in urban resilience research groups within the Faculty of Architecture, collaborating with institutions like the Department of Environmental Sciences (via co-authored works with Dr. Salata and Dr. Nyka).

Marjorie ZielkeView profile

Research Professor

• Medical Simulation
• Virtual Reality
• Artificial Intelligence
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Marjorie Zielke is a Research Professor and Director of the Center for Simulation and Synthetic Humans at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). She specializes in virtual human systems, medical simulation technologies, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of arts, technology, and healthcare. Her academic roles include leading the Center for Modeling and Simulation, overseeing projects funded by NSF, NIH, and other agencies, and directing collaborations with institutions like Southwestern Medical Foundation and Sam Houston State University. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards, including first place at the International Meeting of Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) and IITSEC. Education: PhD in Aesthetic Studies (UT Dallas, 2007), MBA (UT Arlington, 1980), and BS in Journalism (University of Illinois, 1977). Research focuses on virtual patients, augmented reality in medical training, and game-based learning platforms. She has pioneered projects like the Emotive Virtual Patient and the Individual Nystagmus Simulated Training Experience (INSITE), addressing clinical communication and law enforcement training needs. Grants and Projects: Over $3M in funding for initiatives such as the NSF-funded Virtual Reality Graded Exposure (VRGE) program and the Texas Department of Transportation-supported INSITE project. She also leads the Virtual Dyslexia Therapist initiative under a Texas Scottish Rite Hospital grant. Teaching includes managing interactive media projects and graduate courses on cyberpsychology and autonomous technology design.

Gazi AngelikiView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Psychology
• Identity Studies
• Emotional Communication
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Angeliki Gazi is an Associate Professor at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Athens) and Visiting Professor at the University of Athens. She specializes in Media Psychology and Technology, focusing on identity, emotions, and mediated communication through digital platforms. Her academic journey includes roles at Cyprus University of Technology (2009–2018) and teaching at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds a PhD from the latter in Media Psychology (identity and radio studies), an MA in Communication, and a Psychology degree from the University of Ioannina. Her clinical training in group analysis was completed at CIRFIP and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Research interests span hybrid media environments, social media, mobile technology impacts, and mediated identities. She is a founding member of the Media Psychology and Technology Division at the Hellenic Psychological Association and contributed to the Scientific Board of the Social Computing Research Center (Cyprus). Her work involves EU/National research projects, publications in international journals, and three authored books. Key research trends in her articles include digital mediation of cultural trauma, participatory web radio, audiovisual resistance in Greece, and sensory urban studies. She explores how technology reshapes human interaction, identity, and emotional expression across media platforms. Her contributions address both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in hybrid environments, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Professional service includes editorial roles at Journal of Radio and Audio Media and Radio Journal , and leadership roles in international academic associations like ECREA. Her teaching focuses on research methods and mediated communication practices.

Katherine TwomeyView profile

Lecturer

• Language Development
• Cognitive Development
• Infant and Toddler Learning
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Katherine Twomey is a Lecturer in Language & Communicative Development at the University of Manchester's Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience. She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (2013) focusing on early word learning processes. Her research uses computational and empirical methods to study how infants and toddlers learn language, particularly the influence of environmental stimuli and curiosity-driven exploration. She is affiliated with the Autism@Manchester initiative and the Centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (RAI), contributing to interdisciplinary projects. Key research areas include curiosity mechanisms in early learning, the role of perceived emotions in word acquisition, and telehealth interventions for aphasia. She has received awards such as the Future Research Leaders Fellowship (2016) and has published over 50 peer-reviewed works. Twomey’s work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and 3 (Good Health and Well-being), with projects like the TALES program targeting post-stroke literacy recovery. She actively collaborates with NHS trusts and participates in autism-focused summits, demonstrating commitment to translational research and societal impact. Her research methodologies span experimental psychology, neurocomputational modeling, and longitudinal studies, with datasets archived at the UK Data Service. Twomey is also engaged in public outreach, contributing to media discussions on child language development and autism advocacy.