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Aniket (Niki) Kittur is a Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. His research focuses on AI-augmented cognition, exploring how humans and computational systems can partner to accelerate knowledge acquisition and innovation. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 17 best paper awards or honorable mentions, Dr. Kittur has established himself as a leader in human-computer interaction and social computing. Dr. Kittur's research spans multiple interconnected areas focused on enhancing human cognition through technology. His work on crowd-augmented cognition examines how crowds and computation can collectively enhance human intellect. In social computing, he investigates how sociotechnical architectures can motivate and coordinate large groups for complex tasks. His research in data visualization and sensemaking explores how people collect, organize, and make decisions with online information. Most recently, his work has shifted toward LLM-augmented cognition, investigating how humans and large language models can work together in partnership to achieve better decisions and greater creativity than either could alone. Dr. Kittur's publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated human-AI collaboration systems. Early work focused on crowdsourcing complex tasks (CrowdForge, CrowdSynthesis), then evolved to knowledge acceleration systems (Knowledge Accelerator, Fuse), and has recently centered on LLM-integrated cognition (Selenite, InkSpire, BioSpark). His research consistently demonstrates practical impact, with systems influencing products used by millions and receiving coverage in major media outlets including Nature News, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal. Kavli fellow NSF CAREER award recipient Allen Newell Award for Research Excellence Inductee into the CHI Academy 17 best paper awards or honorable mentions across his publications Dr. Kittur has advised numerous students, including Andrew Kuznetsov, and has secured major research funding from NSF, NIH, Google, Microsoft, Bosch, Toyota, and other organizations. His Skeema browser extension project, which addresses tab overload through innovative project-based organization, has shown remarkable user retention and represents a practical application of his research on knowledge acceleration. His work with industry partners has influenced products used by millions, including Semantic Reader, Google Shopping, and Wikipedia features.

• AI-Augmented Cognition
• Collective Intelligence
• Social Computing
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Jiaxuan You is an Assistant Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, leading the U Lab focused on achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in digital environments. His research spans graph neural networks (GNNs), relational data, foundation models, and machine learning systems. PhD and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University (2021) Developed GraphGym and PyTorch Geometric (PyG) for graph learning Core member at Kumo AI (2021-2023) His research explores: Graph-enhanced LLMs: Integrating relational structures into foundation models AGI Development: Self-optimizing AI agents and tool utilization ML Systems: Scalable architectures and redundancy-free computation Interdisciplinary Applications: Financial networks, crop yield prediction, and metro systems Recent publications focus on temporal reasoning, multi-agent dynamics, and hybrid architectures for LLMs. He actively develops open-source tools like DBGYM and GraphRouter. Scientific recognition includes: JPMC PhD Fellowship Baidu Scholarship Best Student Paper at AAAI 2017 World Bank Big Data Innovation Challenge winner He mentors PhD and intern students, emphasizing machine learning systems expertise. His lab collaborates on AGI workshops (e.g., ICLR 2024) and industry projects.

• Graph Neural Networks
• Relational Data
• Machine Learning Systems
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Shahram Ghiasinejad is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the College of Sciences. He joined UCF in 2007 and specializes in education technology, student engagement, and equity in academic settings. Dr. Ghiasinejad holds a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Cognition and Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas. Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin Master of Science: Applied Cognition and Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas Doctor of Philosophy: Cognition and Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas His research focuses on leveraging experimental and computational methods to understand human language comprehension, alongside innovative approaches to support underrepresented students through multimedia tools and undergraduate research initiatives. Recent work emphasizes equity and engagement in higher education, including strategies for transfer students and first-generation learners. Publications highlight themes such as JoVE video integration for marginalized students, the role of undergraduate research in fostering equity, and creative solutions for academic challenges faced by underrepresented groups. While no formal awards are listed, his work underscores a commitment to inclusive education and student success.

• Education Technology
• Student Engagement
• Equity in Education
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Melvyn R.W. Hamstra is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management in France since 2023. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2021–2023) and Assistant Professor (2020–2021) at IÉSEG, as well as Assistant Professor positions at the University of Maastricht (2015–2020) and the University of Amsterdam (2013–2015). He holds a Ph.D. in Behavioural and Social Sciences from the University of Groningen (2013), preceded by a Master’s (2009) and Bachelor’s (2007) in Psychology from the same institution. Research Interests : His work centers on organizational behavior, leadership, and employee motivation, with a strong emphasis on regulatory focus theory, employee voice dynamics, and knowledge management. Key themes include how leadership styles (e.g., promotion vs. prevention focus) influence team innovation, conflict resolution, and workplace morale. Publication Trends : Recent publications (2025–2024) explore topics such as gender bias in leadership evaluation, financial stress and counterproductive behavior, ethical conflict in teams, and the dual-edged role of humor in workplace negotiations. His longitudinal studies on religious engagement and life satisfaction, as well as theoretical models on knowledge withholding, highlight interdisciplinary breadth. Teaching : He contributes to bachelor and master’s programs at IÉSEG, focusing on leadership development, positive leadership, and organizational learning.

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
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Professor Aleksandra Cichocka is a Professor of Political Psychology and Deputy Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Kent. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Warsaw and was a Fulbright Fellow at New York University. Her research focuses on political psychology, particularly collective narcissism, self-worth dynamics, and the psychological underpinnings of political attitudes. She leads the Political Psychology Lab and has been on leave until Summer 2025. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Warsaw, 2013), Fulbright Fellowship (New York University, 2009-2013). Research interests include links between narcissism and political behavior, collective narcissism's social consequences, and psychological factors driving political engagement. Her work has been published in top journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Political Psychology . Key achievements include major grants from the Leverhulme Trust and Nuffield Foundation, and awards such as the Jos Jaspars Medal (2017) and Andrzej Malewski Award (2016). She supervises current and past PhD students in topics like conspiracy theories and identity politics. Professional roles include editorial positions at PNAS Nexus and European Journal of Social Psychology . Her research spans global collaborations on topics like pandemic responses and nationalism.

• Political Psychology
• Collective Narcissism
• Self-Worth Dynamics
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Stephen Billings is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder, where he holds the Global Real Estate Capital Markets Chair position. He serves as the faculty director of the MS in Real Estate program and research director for the CU Real Estate Center. His work spans multiple research centers including the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making and the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate. Billings received his PhD in Economics from the University of Colorado, a MS in urban planning from the University of North Carolina, and a BS in economics from Georgetown University. Prior to joining CU Boulder in 2016, he was faculty at the University of North Carolina Charlotte with appointments in both economics and public policy, where he also served as faculty director for the real estate center. His research focuses on the intersection of housing, schools, neighborhoods and crime, addressing critical policy issues including the impact of public investment in light-rail transit on neighborhoods, school segregation's influence on academic achievement and crime, neighborhood gentrification causes, lead-based paint in low-income housing, and the effects of sea level rise and natural disasters on neighborhood sorting and household finances. Billings employs sophisticated analysis of large micro-datasets with studies based on data and policies in Charlotte, NC and Denver, CO. His work connects urban economics with public policy, demonstrating how neighborhood environments shape individual outcomes across multiple dimensions. Billings' recent publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on neighborhood effects, school choice impacts, crime economics, and housing market dynamics. His work frequently examines the intersection of race, housing, and economic outcomes, with particular attention to policy implications. He has developed innovative methodological approaches to studying residential amenities and neighborhood spillovers, with increasing attention to climate change impacts on housing markets. His research appears in top journals including The Quarterly Journal of Economics, American Economic Review: Insights, and Journal of Urban Economics. As an educator, Billings teaches undergraduate and masters classes in real estate finance and economics, as well as doctoral and masters level courses on cost-benefit analysis and statistical methods. He has extensive consulting experience conducting economic impact studies, including assessments of North Carolina's public higher education system, affordable housing needs in Colorado communities, and the economic effects of marijuana legalization on property markets. His practical policy work complements his academic research, creating a bridge between theoretical insights and real-world applications. Billings leads significant research initiatives through the CU Real Estate Center, where he directs studies examining the impact of business improvement districts and other urban development policies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, making substantial contributions to our understanding of how housing, education, and neighborhood environments shape individual outcomes and community development. His December 2023 memo on the HUD Officer Next Door Program exemplifies his engagement with current housing policy issues.

• Housing Economics
• Urban Economics
• Neighborhood Effects
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Joyce Y. Chai is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. She is an Associate Director of the Michigan Institute for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS) and affiliated with the Michigan Robotics Institute. Her research focuses on enabling situated communication with embodied AI agents through grounded language processing. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Duke University Her research interests lie at the intersection of natural language processing, embodied AI, and human-robot communication. She investigates how sensorimotor experiences and social interactions shape language learning, aiming to develop pragmatically-rich, cognitively-motivated language technologies for real-world applications. Scientific Awards: EECS Outstanding Achievement Award (2024) University of Michigan Outstanding Paper Award ACL (2023) Honorable Mention Amazon Alexa Prize Simbot Challenge (2023) - SEAGULL Team Winner ACL Fellow (2022) Outstanding Paper Award, EMNLP (2021) William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award, Michigan State University (2018) Withrow Distinguished Senior Scholar Award, College of Engineering, MSU (2017) Best Long Paper Award, ACL (2010) NSF Career Award (2004) Joyce Y. Chai has been an influential figure in AI and NLP research, securing significant grants such as the NSF Career Award. She leads the Situated Language and Embodied Dialogue (SLED) research group and has served on the executive board of NAACL. Her teaching includes graduate courses on Natural Language Processing (EECS 595) and Advanced Artificial Intelligence (EECS 692).

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Situated and Embodied Dialogue Agents
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Abigail Scholer is a Professor specializing in self-regulation and motivation. Her research explores how motivational orientations influence decision-making, self-control conflicts, and adaptive change. She holds a BA from Gettysburg College and a PhD from Columbia University. Her work bridges educational, social, and cognitive psychology, with a focus on understanding the mechanisms behind human triumphs and failures in facing life's demands. Key research themes include metamotivational processes, goal pursuit dynamics, and the interplay between motivation and emotional regulation. Her lab, the Self-Regulation and Motivation Lab , investigates practical applications of these theories in academic and organizational settings. Publications span topics like motivational affordance, risk preferences, and the impact of threat on stereotyping. While no awards are listed, her contributions to motivational science are reflected in high-impact journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Psychological Science . No advising or grant details are provided, though her lab's activities suggest active research participation.

• Self-Regulation
• Motivation
• Decision-Making
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Brent W. Roberts is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois , affiliated with the Social-Personality-Organizational Division. He serves as Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Initiative and holds the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professorship. Education: Ph.D. in Personality Psychology (1994), University of California, Berkeley Research focuses on personality development across adulthood, personality assessment (especially conscientiousness ), and personality-health relationships . Methodologically, he emphasizes IRT and contextualized assessments. Scientific contributions include: Over 235 research outputs Highly Cited Researcher (Thomson Reuters 2016-2017) Key publications on BESSI, CONIC model, and longitudinal personality analysis Award-winning scholar: J. S. Tanaka Dissertation Award (1995) Carol & Ed Diener Mid-Career Award Theodore Millon Mid-Career Award Henry Murray Award Honorary Doctorate, University of Basel As academic advisor, he has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in personality psychology, with lab alumni now at institutions like University of Houston and Carleton University.

• Personality Psychology
• Personality Development
• Personality Assessment
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Professor Michael C.L. CHAU serves as Professor and Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics. He also holds the position of Associate Director at the HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, and serves on the HKU Senate and Court. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and a B.Sc. in Computer Science (Information Systems) from the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chau's research spans business analytics, artificial intelligence, web mining, fintech, smart health, and security informatics. His work focuses on applying data/text/web mining techniques to business, education, and social domains. He leads the Artificial Intelligence Research Group at HKU Business School, which has secured significant funding from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Food and Health Bureau, and other agencies for projects including 'The Invisible Hand in Crowdfunding' and 'Factors Moderating the Predictive Power of Social Media Sentiment on Stock Returns'. His publication portfolio includes over 150 articles in premier journals like MIS Quarterly, JMIS, and IEEE Transactions, with recent work exploring large language models, hate speech detection, and disaster-related social media analysis. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across computer science, information systems, and business applications. INFORMS ISS Design Science Award (2020) IEEE ITSS Leadership Award in Intelligence and Security Informatics (2020) AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award (2016) HKU Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2014) Faculty Research Postgraduate Supervision Award (2020 & 2025) Cited over 9,400 times (h-index = 47) Dr. Chau actively mentors doctoral students and has supervised numerous PhD graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions including Fudan University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and the University of Maryland. His research grants portfolio demonstrates sustained funding success across diverse areas including blockchain, mental health applications, and social media analytics. The Artificial Intelligence Research Group he leads maintains strong industry connections through projects with Hong Kong Red Cross and the Hospital Authority.

• Business Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Web Mining and Social Media
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Dr. Jillianne Code is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education, Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, directing the ALIVE Research Lab. Her work focuses on learner agency, educational technologies, and social media's impact on student success. Specializes in immersive virtual environments for assessment Researches self-regulated learning and formative feedback Investigates health education through digital interventions Her recent publications examine pandemic-era educational transitions, digital literacy in teacher training, and cognitive tools in virtual reality. She has received Outstanding Paper Awards for her work on immersive assessment. Dr. Code leads research projects on learning analytics, student engagement in digital spaces, and technology education sustainability. Her work bridges educational theory with practical interventions through digital badges, mobile health applications, and 3D learning environments.

• Learner agency
• Educational technologies
• Technology-enhanced learning
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Erik Willcutt is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on the genetic and neurobehavioral underpinnings of ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental psychopathologies. He holds positions at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and the Center for Neuroscience. Education: PhD in Psychology from the University of Denver (1998). Research Interests: Etiology and assessment of ADHD, reading disabilities, and developmental psychopathologies. His work integrates behavioral genetics, neuroimaging, and longitudinal twin studies to understand cognitive and psychiatric disorders. Key topics include neuroanatomical correlates of ADHD, genetic influences on dyslexia, and comorbidity between learning disabilities and psychiatric conditions. Publications highlight advanced methods like genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and phenotype harmonization (e.g., Rosetta method). His work bridges molecular genetics with clinical psychology, emphasizing translational research. Lab/Affiliations: Active in the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams studying neurodevelopmental disorders. Office located at Muenzinger D451B.

• Behavioral Genetics
• Psychiatric Genetics
• ADHD Etiology
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Professor Masooda Bano serves as William Golding Senior Research Fellow at Brasenose College and Professor of Development Studies at the University of Oxford's Department of International Development. She leads the five-year ERC-funded Changing Structures of Islamic Authority (CSIA) project examining Islamic scholarly debates and their societal impacts. Her academic credentials include an MPhil in Development Studies from Cambridge and a DPhil from Oxford. These qualifications underpin her expertise in development theory and field research methodologies. Bano's research centers on the interplay between ideas, beliefs, and material incentives in development processes . She investigates how psycho-social factors shape individual choices and collective outcomes, with particular focus on Islamic authority structures, female education movements, and aid effectiveness. Her work combines large-scale comparative studies using ethnographic and survey data across Muslim-majority contexts. Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on education policy in developing nations , especially Pakistan, Nigeria, and Indonesia. Key themes include decentralized education planning, low-fee private tuition markets, community participation models, and Islamic education systems. The research consistently examines religion-development intersections and institutional responses to social change. Her scientific recognition includes: Two competitive ESRC Fellowships A 1.4 million euro ERC Starting Grant for the CSIA project ESRC Best Social Science Impact award for Nigeria education interventions Bano supervises MPhil/DPhil theses at Oxford and has advised major development agencies, notably designing DfID's education reforms in northern Nigeria. Her CSIA project coordinates a multinational team conducting textual analysis, surveys, and ethnographic fieldwork to map evolving Islamic authority structures.

• International Development
• Islamic Studies
• Gender and Development
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Ricardo Sabates is a Professor of Education and International Development at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre . He is a Fellow at Hughes Hall and serves as Deputy Director of Research at the Faculty of Education. His career spans institutions including the University of Sussex, Institute of Education London, and Hughes Hall, Cambridge. PhD in Development (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) MSc in Economics (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) BA Honours (ITAM, Mexico) Ricardo is a development economist with expertise in educational inequalities , particularly in low-income countries. His work focuses on quantitative methods , maternal education impacts , and equity in educational access and learning . He collaborates with international agencies such as the OECD , UNICEF , UNESCO UIS , DFID , and the World Bank . His recent research trends include large-scale educational reform in Ethiopia , community-school participation in India , disability and learning outcomes , and teacher effectiveness in Africa . Projects often involve experimental/quasi-experimental designs and policy evaluation in Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Ricardo also supervises postgraduate doctoral and masters students and contributes to core research training courses at Cambridge. He is actively involved in multiproject collaborations funded by the DFID-ESRC , MasterCard Foundation , and CAMFED , addressing topics like girls' secondary education , teacher effectiveness , and equity in educational interventions .

• Educational Inequalities
• Quantitative Methods in Education
• Economics of Education
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Alison J. Mackey is Professor and Chair of the Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University, College of Arts and Sciences. She is a leading scholar in second language acquisition (SLA), with a focus on interaction, feedback, research methodology, and language learning across the lifespan. Her research interests include second language acquisition , task-based language teaching , research methodology , interaction and corrective feedback , and language learning in children and adults . She has published extensively in top-tier journals and book series, shaping methodological standards in the field. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in methodological rigor , interactionist approaches , and practical applications of SLA research. Themes include data elicitation , stimulated recall , task design , and pragmatic development , spanning both theoretical and classroom-based inquiry. Mildenberg Prize (2012) for The Handbook of Second Language Acquisition American Association for Applied Linguistics Distinguished Scholarship and Service Award International Association of Task-based Language Learning and Teaching Distinguished Achievement Award CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2012) Alison Mackey has advised numerous scholars through co-authorship and editorial leadership. She is Editor-in-Chief of Cambridge University Press Annual Review of Applied Linguistics and Editor of the Routledge Second Language Research series, guiding the publication of cutting-edge research. While specific grants are not listed, her editorial work and high citation count (>35,000) reflect significant research impact and funding support. She leads and contributes to major research initiatives such as the IRIS Repository , promoting open-access research instruments in SLA. Her work fosters collaboration across institutions and supports methodological transparency and replication in the field.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Teaching Methodology
• Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics
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