Irina T Sinakevitch is a researcher at Arizona State University, specializing in neuroscience and entomology. She holds a doctorate in Neuroscience with honors and has a strong academic background in biophysics and molecular biology. Education: BS in Physics and Mathematics (1981), MS in Biophysics (1988), PhD in Neuroscience (honors) from Leningrad State University (now St. Petersburg State University). Her research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms of olfactory processing in insects, particularly honeybees (Apis mellifera), and their modulation by biogenic amines like tyramine and octopamine. She utilizes advanced techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 and RNA interference to study receptor functions and gene knockdown effects in neural circuits. Her recent publications highlight comparative neuroanatomy across species (mouse, honeybee, human) and experience-dependent neural plasticity in honeybees. She has contributed to journals like Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience and Journal of Experimental Biology , often collaborating with Brian H Smith.
Professor Damir Šekulja is affiliated with the University of Rijeka, specializing in professional studies related to apiculture and honeybee health. He teaches courses such as Fundamentals of Beekeeping , Mediterranean Livestock Breeding , and Cattle Breeding . His research focuses on honeybee epidemiology, Varroa mite management, and Apis mellifera carnica genetics. Key areas include disease transmission dynamics, queen mating success, and sustainable pest control methods. Research interests span beekeeping practices, hive epidemiology, and environmental impacts on bee colonies. His work examines social behavior in disease spread, chemical treatments for mites, and genetic diversity preservation in queen breeding programs. Recent studies emphasize diagnostic methods for parasitic infestations and contamination analysis in honey products. Prof. Šekulja's publications (2008–2019) investigate varroa treatment efficacy, queen bee vitality, and island mating station optimization. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive peer-reviewed output highlights significant contributions to apicultural science. Advising and grants details are not provided in available texts.
Prof. Helena Dudycz is a Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Wrocław University of Economics (UEW). Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence applications in logistics, data analysis methodologies, business intelligence systems, and semantic technologies. She actively contributes to advancing decision support systems in financial management and has explored the usability of public and corporate websites through heuristic evaluation frameworks. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, addressing challenges in multi-site enterprise data integration, smart mobility solutions, and quality of service in web services. Key areas of interest include big data analytics, cognitive technology for investment decisions, and semantic visualization in business intelligence. Recent publications emphasize AI-driven automation in customs processes, Microsoft 365 adoption strategies, and the development of intelligent management systems for higher education institutions. Her research consistently integrates technology with organizational efficiency, aiming to enhance decision-making through innovative IT solutions. Prof. Dudycz maintains an open collaboration stance with socio-economic entities and offers consultations on MS Teams during specified hours. Her academic contributions reflect a commitment to both theoretical advancements and real-world applicability.
Raja Appuswamy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Science at EURECOM, focusing on data management on modern hardware and molecular information storage. His research integrates cutting-edge storage technologies with bioinformatics, particularly in DNA-based data storage. He teaches courses in cloud computing, distributed systems, and databases. His work spans Optimizing storage hierarchies with DNA archival systems Hardware-conscious algorithms for GPUs and heterogeneous architectures Error correction in molecular storage Long-term database preservation strategies Key research interests include Cross-architecture data joins (e.g., OneJoin, XJoin) Cold storage innovation with CMOSS and OligoArchive Integration of bio-inspired storage with traditional computing and explores interdisciplinary challenges at the intersection of computer science and molecular biology. Publications emphasize scalable solutions for DNA storage density, error tolerance, and archival systems. Awards highlight contributions to DNA-based image encoding, storage reliability, and page cache checksums. Current projects focus on enzymatic DNA ligations for storage density improvement, motif-based error correction, and hardware acceleration for knowledge graphs. His work targets both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in storage systems.
Andrea Polini is a Full Professor at the University of Camerino, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of blockchain technology, business process modeling, IoT systems, and software engineering. His work emphasizes formal methods for ensuring correctness in distributed systems, smart contract security, and model-driven approaches for IoT integration. Research interests include blockchain-based choreography execution, mutation testing strategies for smart contracts (e.g., ReSuMo and SUMO tools), and frameworks for IoT application portability (X-IoT). He also investigates process mining in public administration and humanitarian contexts, such as analyzing collaboration in crisis mapping platforms like the HOT Tasking Manager. Polini’s contributions span over 60 publications since 2014, with a strong focus on practical tools and methodologies (e.g., BProVe for business process verification, FloBP for IoT-enhanced processes). His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications in healthcare, urban mobility (Tangramob framework), and disaster response systems.
Nadia Saad Noori is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Agder (UiA). Since 2016, she has conducted research and teaching at CIEM - Centre for Integrated Emergency Management , and joined NORCE Norwegian Research Center as a Senior Researcher in 2018. Her work bridges industry experience (Cisco, hi-tech startups) with academic rigor , focusing on technology integration in crisis management , cybersecurity , and industrial monitoring systems . Her educational background includes: B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Computer Systems Engineering M.A.Sc. in Technology Innovation Management Ph.D. in Electronic and Information Systems Engineering Research interests span machine learning , autonomous systems , and security frameworks through: Disaster response coordination systems Industrial condition monitoring Humanitarian technology solutions Cyber-physical systems Recent publications demonstrate technical breadth : 2024: Thermal gesture recognition and UAV navigation in industrial spaces 2023: Cybersecurity frameworks and ecological pattern recognition 2022: Industrial seal diagnostics and autonomous systems She leads research groups in: Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems (ACPS) CIEM - Integrated Emergency Management Communication and System Security
Dr. Raquel Campos Valverde serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Media and Communication, University of Leeds, where she investigates digital music cultures through the MUSICSTREAM project. Her work bridges Popular Music studies, Ethnomusicology, and Internet Research with a focus on user experiences in streaming ecosystems and social media environments, particularly within Spanish cultural contexts. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Arts and Creative Industries from London South Bank University (2019) MMus in Ethnomusicology from SOAS, University of London BHons in Sociology from Universidad de Granada, Spain Campos Valverde's research critically examines how digital infrastructures shape musical experiences, with current emphasis on cultural inequality in streaming taxonomies and algorithmic recommenders. She employs digital ethnography to analyze music circulation across social platforms, exploring moral economies of sharing and imagined listening communities. Her scholarship reveals persistent tensions between platform design and cultural diversity, highlighting how technical architectures reinforce systemic biases in music discovery and consumption. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows evolving focus from social media musicking (2018-2022) toward critical platform studies (2023-2025), with consistent attention to ethical implications of digital music environments. Recent work demonstrates sophisticated interdisciplinary methodology combining interface analysis, ethnographic observation, and critical algorithm studies. Her recognition includes: 2019 Andrew Goodwin Memorial Postgraduate Prize from IASPM UK/Ireland Campos Valverde maintains active engagement with academic communities through editorial contributions to the Open Encyclopedia of Anthropology and IASPM Journal. Her prior teaching role at King's College London demonstrates commitment to knowledge dissemination, while her current research directly addresses urgent questions about equity in digital cultural infrastructure. The MUSICSTREAM project positions her at the forefront of critical platform studies within music scholarship. As core researcher in the MUSICSTREAM initiative, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deconstruct streaming platform architectures, producing actionable insights for more inclusive music technology design through rigorous ethnographic and critical technical approaches.
Greig Paul is a Researcher at the University of Strathclyde , affiliated with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering within the College of Science and Engineering. His work focuses on computer networks, IoT infrastructure, and cybersecurity , with contributions to network performance analysis and privacy policies. StrathCyber Knowledge Exchange Power Networks Demonstration Centre Research interests include: Cybersecurity frameworks for decentralized systems Comparative analysis of LoRaWAN and NB-IoT networks 5G ecosystem policy and user experience Notable projects: EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant (2013–2017) ENA Flex API Tactical Assessment (2023–2024) Scientific Impact: Scopus citations: 62 Research readership: 131 Active in UK5G advisory roles and industry conferences as invited speaker.
Dr. Laura Moreno is a recent Software Engineering PhD graduate from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and will join Colorado State University as an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department this fall. Her research focuses on automating software documentation through source code summarization, release notes generation, and method usage examples, aiming to improve developer productivity and software maintainability. Education: PhD in Software Engineering (UTD), supervised by Dr. Andrian Marcus. Laura’s work bridges Software Engineering with techniques from Natural Language Processing and Data Mining . Her recent publications (ICPC’13, FSE’14, ICSE’15) explore automated documentation for code artifacts, combining code analysis with repository mining. These projects emphasize practical solutions for real-world software evolution challenges. She has actively contributed to academic events like the TEASER Doctoral Symposium and conference committees, while advising future PhD candidates to prioritize time management and engagement with departmental opportunities. Laura’s future academic goals include advancing research in automated documentation and mentoring students in software engineering.
Marko Seppänen is a Professor of Industrial Management and the incoming Dean of the Faculty of Management and Business at Tampere University, effective April 1, 2025. He leads the Research Centre for Managing Circular Economy (ManCE) and has an extensive publication record with over 200 research outputs spanning two decades. Professor Seppänen's research focuses on digital platforms and new value creation mechanisms, ecosystem building (particularly in bio- and circular economy), technology management and innovations, and new business development. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in industrial contexts, with a strong emphasis on sustainable business models and digital transformation. His research has significant implications for both traditional industries undergoing digital transformation and emerging sectors focused on circular economy principles. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining business model innovation in the context of digital platforms, electrification, and sustainability. His work spans multiple industries including heavy machinery, urban innovation, and API ecosystems. A significant portion of his research explores how organizations can successfully navigate digital transformation while creating value in emerging ecosystems, with particular attention to stakeholder management, temporal dynamics, and task-technology fit. Recipient of 5 significant prizes (specific awards not detailed in available information) Extensive media coverage with 3 press/media mentions Active in 130 professional activities Professor Seppänen has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students (though specific names not provided in available information) and has secured multiple research grants supporting his work on circular economy, digital platforms, and business model innovation. His research has practical applications across multiple industries and has influenced both academic discourse and business practice. He leads the Research Centre for Managing Circular Economy (ManCE), which focuses on developing practical frameworks for implementing circular economy principles in industrial contexts. The center brings together interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in sustainable value creation, resource efficiency, and business model innovation for the circular economy.
Christian Macho is a Researcher affiliated with the Institute of Computer Science Systems at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. He is a Postdoc Assistant and holds roles in university governance as a Member of the Senate and Member of the Works Council for Academic University Staff, demonstrating his involvement in institutional leadership. His research focuses on software engineering challenges, particularly in build systems, API design, dependency management, and empirical studies of developer practices. His work spans topics such as log parsing, automated API change detection, and spreadsheet usability. He contributes to open-source tools like BuildDiff and AutoGuard, addressing real-world software maintenance issues. His publications highlight a strong empirical approach, analyzing data from platforms like Travis CI and Stack Overflow to understand developer workflows and system behaviors. Macho's research interests are reflected in his active participation in academic communities and his commitment to practical solutions for software engineering problems. His office is located in the Main Building at S.2.70, and he maintains a personal website at mitschi.github.io .
Fabrizio Montesi is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He leads the Section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages and holds leadership roles in the Microservices Community, SDU Digital Democracy Centre, and SDU eScience Center. His work focuses on programming languages and systems, cloud/edge computing, microservices, choreographic programming, and cybersecurity.
Mariano Ceccato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Verona, Italy. With a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Trento (2006), he has led numerous publicly funded and industrial research projects. His expertise includes security testing, penetration testing, code hardening, and empirical studies. Principal Investigator in multiple research initiatives Visiting Research Scientist at the University of Luxembourg Author/co-author of over 100 peer-reviewed papers Research Focus His work spans Android security, Ethereum smart contracts, REST APIs, and software protection techniques. Key contributions include: Security testing frameworks using reinforcement learning Advanced static analysis for Ethereum bytecode Novel obfuscation strategies for Java/Android Empirical studies on security report usability Comparative analysis of malware detection techniques Scientific Contributions He has received multiple awards including the Best Paper at IEEE ICST 2022, Best Research Paper at IEEE/ACM ICSE 2023, and ACM Distinguished Paper awards.
Dr. Riccardo Coppola is a post-doctoral researcher at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Control and Computer Engineering. With a PhD in Control and Computer Engineering (2021), his work focuses on automated GUI testing, gamification mechanics in software engineering, and non-functional property evaluation. He actively contributes to conferences like ICSE, ESEM, and A-TEST as organizer, chair, and author. M.Sc. & PhD: Politecnico di Torino Current Role: Researcher Research spans: Automated GUI testing for web & mobile applications Software metrics for gamification effectiveness Non-functional property evaluation (maintainability, accessibility) Integrating gamification mechanics into testing frameworks His publications demonstrate trends in gamification-driven testing tools, visual element identification algorithms, and LLM applications for UML modeling. Conference contributions show interdisciplinary focus bridging gamification, accessibility, and traditional software engineering. Roles include: 2025 Gamify Workshop Organizer & Session Chair 2024 A-TEST Programme Committee 2023 INTUITESTBEDS Organizing Committee
Professor Sangeeta Tanna is a leading academic in Pharmaceutical Analysis at the Leicester School of Pharmacy, De Montfort University, within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. Her research sits at the intersection of analytical science and clinical practice, focusing on improving patient healthcare through innovative diagnostic and monitoring tools. University: De Montfort University School: Leicester School of Pharmacy Academic Rank: Professor Email: stanna@dmu.ac.uk Her research interests center on translational applications of analytical techniques, particularly in detecting substandard and counterfeit medicines using ATR-FTIR, Raman, and mass spectrometry. She pioneers the use of dried blood spot (DBS) analysis for medication adherence, therapeutic drug monitoring, and pediatric pharmacokinetics. Her work enables minimally invasive, patient-centered monitoring of cardiovascular and chronic disease treatments. She co-authored the book Analytical Chemistry for Assessing Medication Adherence (Elsevier), which consolidates key methodologies in the field. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in global health impact, with studies conducted in Kenya and Iraq demonstrating how DBS analysis improves clinical outcomes by identifying non-adherence and poor-quality medicines. Her work integrates hyphenated mass spectrometry techniques (LC-HRMS, LC-MS/MS) for high-precision bioanalysis and has led to changes in clinical practice by embedding pharmacists into care teams. Her scientific awards highlight her contributions to analytical science and pediatric care: APS PharmSci Geoffrey Phillips Analytical Science Commendation Prize (2016) Nominated for THE Research Project of the Year (2012) Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Methods Prize (2010) British Pharmaceutical Conference Science Poster Prize (2009) Runner-up, Westminster Medal & Prize (2003) Prof. Tanna has led major research projects on medication adherence in collaboration with Kenyatta National Hospital (Kenya) and hospitals in Iraq. She also leads initiatives on rapid medicine authentication with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya, and a risk-based surveillance model in Zambia funded by the Commonwealth PhD Scholarship. As Chair of the Athena SWAN self-assessment team, she led DMU’s first departmental submission, earning a Bronze award in 2019. She actively welcomes PhD students and international collaborations. She is affiliated with the Pharmacy Practice Research Group and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, British Mass Spectrometry Society, and the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her public lectures and media appearances, including BBC and CCTV coverage, underscore the societal impact of her research.
