Natalia Gorlushkina is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Intelligent Technologies in Humanities at the Faculty of Infocommunication Technologies, ITMO University. She graduated from Leningrad Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics (LITMO) in 1979 and has held progressive leadership roles at ITMO since 1998. Education: Leningrad Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics (LITMO), Graduated 1979 Research Focus: Her work spans intelligence systems, cognitive technology, and data mining, with specialized applications in legal safeguard frameworks and intellectual property protection. Current projects involve model investigation and development of technical objects using multiple criteria analysis. Leadership Timeline: Deputy of Department of Secondary Vocational Education (1998) Deputy of Faculty of Advanced Training of Teachers (2003-2009) Director of Research Guidance Center of Education (2011-2012) Head of Department of Intelligent Technologies in Humanities (2009-present)
Prof. Dr. Carsten Dreher is a Full Professor of Innovation Management at the School of Business and Economics of the Free University of Berlin. His work focuses on organizational competencies, innovation policy, strategic technology management, and foresight research, particularly in the context of the European Innovation Council . He has held leadership roles including Director of the Center for Cluster Development at FUB (2009-2012) and Head of the Department for Industry and Service Innovations at Fraunhofer ISI (1997-2005). Education : PhD in Business Engineering (1996, University of Karlsruhe), Degree in Business Engineering (1988) Research Interests span innovation ecosystems, policy design for sustainability transitions, agile governance in R&D, and technological absorptive capacity. His work bridges evolutionary innovation economics and practical policy implementation, with a focus on SMEs, energy research, and food system transformations. Recent Publications (2024-2022) emphasize sustainability transitions in energy and agrifood systems, cultivated meat legitimacy, and innovation policy agility. Key projects include food4future , Innovation Policy Orchestra , and IPACST (Intellectual Property for Sustainability Transitions). Awards : No specific scientific awards mentioned Advising and Collaborations include work with Dr. Carsten Schwäbe, Dr. Dagmara Weckowska, and contributions to European Commission expert groups. His laboratory focuses on responsible innovation and sustainability transitions.
Mariagiovanna Baccara is a Professor at the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis. She holds editorial positions at American Economic Journal: Microeconomics , Theoretical Economics , and International Journal of Industrial Organization , and is a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET). She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University in 2003. Her research explores theoretical and applied microeconomics, specializing in: Matching theory : Dynamic resource allocation and labor market efficiency. Information economics : Design of markets for information and its impact on organizational structures. Social networks : Interaction patterns influencing economic decisions and innovation diffusion. Her publications (2018–2025) focus on industrial organization, labor economics, and market design, with recurring themes of experimental validation, institutional efficiency, and optimization in economic systems. Recent work examines queuing behavior, innovation cycles, patent auctions, and dynamic labor matching. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: Research Fellow, Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) Fellow, Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET) No information is available regarding students, grants, or labs in the provided text.
Roberta Dessí serves as Associate Professor of Economics at Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), University of Toulouse, and leads an interdisciplinary research team at the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST). Her research bridges two core domains: (1) behavioral foundations of economic decisions, examining motivated beliefs, memory biases, and image concerns; and (2) corporate finance dynamics, with specialized focus on venture capital, startup innovation, and incentive structures. This dual approach integrates psychological insights with rigorous economic modeling to analyze real-world market behaviors and organizational outcomes. Publication analysis reveals consistent thematic evolution toward understanding cognitive mechanisms in financial decision-making and knowledge transfer within entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her work prominently intersects industrial organization, behavioral finance, and innovation economics, frequently addressing spillover effects and network-mediated incentives. Through her IAST research leadership, she fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration examining how cognitive and social frameworks shape economic behavior, leveraging experimental and theoretical methodologies to advance understanding of complex human systems.
Thomas A. Davis, PhD, serves as Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine. With over 45 years of extensive expertise, Dr. Davis has established himself as a leading researcher in trauma surgery and regenerative medicine within the military medical community. Dr. Davis's educational background includes: PhD in Immunology, George Washington University (1993) M.S. in Immunology and Microbiology, George Mason University (1987) B.S. in Biology, George Mason University (1983) Dr. Davis maintains a central research focus on the mechanisms underlying acute cellular and organ injury in inflammatory conditions such as shock, trauma, and sepsis. His laboratory investigates two primary interconnected areas: understanding the early inflammatory response to trauma and developing innovative regenerative tissue therapies. His work on damage associated molecular pattern molecules (DAMPs) and pattern recognition receptors (PRR) has significantly advanced our understanding of post-traumatic inflammatory cascades. Additionally, his research on heterotopic ossification, stem cell biology, and tissue regeneration has practical applications for combat casualty care and military medicine. Analyzing his recent publication trends (2022-2025), Dr. Davis's research demonstrates a strong emphasis on blast injury mechanisms, heterotopic ossification, and the systemic inflammatory response to trauma. His work frequently employs rodent and swine models to study extremity trauma, with particular attention to the connections between cutaneous burn injuries and ectopic bone formation. A notable trend is his increasing focus on biomarker discovery for remote organ dysfunction following blast injuries, reflecting the military medical community's need for early diagnostic tools in combat settings. Dr. Davis's scientific recognition includes: 2023 USUHS School of Medicine Impact Award 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium's Distinguished Service Award In addition to his research leadership as Vice Chair of Research, Dr. Davis actively contributes to academic training as a PhD program professor in Molecular and Cell Biology. His laboratory receives substantial funding from the Department of Defense and USUHS, supporting multiple research projects including combat-applicable lower extremity trauma models and early diagnosis strategies for post-traumatic heterotopic ossification. Dr. Davis serves as an ad hoc reviewer for numerous journals in his field and has mentored numerous medical and graduate students through trauma-related research projects. Dr. Davis leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on advancing the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine for military applications. His laboratory develops new cell-based therapies for conditions resulting from combat injuries, including heterotopic ossification, fractures, bone loss, muscle loss, and cartilage injuries. The team is particularly focused on establishing new methods for measuring stem and progenitor cells in various tissues, which has broad implications for cell and gene therapy across military medicine.
Valeria Caforio serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Law at Bocconi University. For the academic year 2025/2026, she teaches Advanced Companies and Business Law - Antitrust Law, Legal Issues in Marketing, Competition Law and Practice, ESG Law, Company and Business Law, and European IP and Data Law, demonstrating expertise in regulatory frameworks intersecting business, competition, and emerging legal domains. Her research centers on competition and antitrust law as primary disciplines, with significant focus on intellectual property, data governance, ESG compliance, corporate structures, and marketing regulations. These specialized interests directly align with her instructional portfolio across both Italian and English-language course offerings. No scientific awards or honors are documented in available sources. Information regarding student advisement, research grants, laboratory affiliations, collaborative teams, or future projects remains undisclosed in current institutional records.
Sebastian Baltes is a prominent researcher in Software Engineering with a strong empirical focus, currently affiliated with University of Bayreuth in Germany. His work bridges technical and social aspects of software development, with particular expertise in analyzing developer behavior on Stack Overflow and knowledge sharing practices in open communities. His research interests encompass several critical areas in contemporary software engineering: Empirical studies of developer information seeking and knowledge sharing Code reuse patterns and attribution practices across platforms Gender diversity and career longevity in software engineering Economic aspects of cloud programming and resource management Organizational dynamics and their impact on software development Methodological approaches to secondary research in software engineering Dr. Baltes' publication record reveals a consistent focus on understanding real-world software development through rigorous empirical methods. His foundational work on SOTorrent established a valuable infrastructure for studying Stack Overflow post evolution, which has enabled numerous subsequent investigations into code snippet usage and knowledge sharing patterns. His research extends beyond technical concerns to address important social dimensions, including studies on veteran women developers and age representation in the field. As an active community member, Baltes serves on program committees for leading software engineering conferences including ICSE, ESEC/FSE, ASE, and EASE. His methodological contributions, particularly regarding literature review types, have helped advance research quality standards in the field. His current research directions suggest continued exploration of organizational dynamics in software development and professional pathways in the industry.
Christopher Lakey is a Lecturer in Global Art History at Fordham University (2023-2024) and a medieval art historian specializing in Romanesque and Gothic sculpture, relief aesthetics, and the material culture of the Middle Ages. He previously served as a William D. Loughlin Member at the Institute for Advanced Study (September-December 2022). His academic background includes studies at the University of California, Berkeley (History of Art) and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies at the University of Toronto, where he was a Mellon Fellow/LMS Candidate during 2013/14. Lakey's research focuses on the intersection of optics, materiality, and religious significance in medieval visual culture. His work explores how medieval people understood materials and material things as participants in powerful economies of signification, influenced by typological exegesis and traditions of theological-philosophical speculatio. He has published extensively on topics including relief sculpture, perspective in medieval Italy, and the theological dimensions of visual culture. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with the relationship between material form and spiritual meaning in medieval art. Lakey's publications reveal a particular interest in how light, optics, and theories of relief functioned within medieval visual culture, with significant attention to Italian medieval art from the Romanesque through early Renaissance periods. His work often bridges art historical analysis with philosophical and theological contexts, examining how medieval visual practices reflected broader intellectual frameworks. William D. Loughlin Member, Institute for Advanced Study (2022) Lakey has advised and collaborated with numerous scholars in the field of medieval art history. His research has been supported by prestigious institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study. His work has appeared in leading journals including Gesta, Oxford Art Journal, and Getty Research Journal, as well as in significant edited volumes focusing on medieval visual culture. He has been actively involved in scholarly communities through conference organization, including the 'Art of the Invisible' conference at the Courtauld Institute of Art (2018), which examined artistic strategies for representing the invisible across disciplinary, chronological, and geographical boundaries.
Mickey Hess is a Professor in the Department of English at Rider University, specializing in creative writing, hip-hop studies, and American cultural criticism. His work bridges literary and cultural analysis, focusing on themes of identity, race, and urban life. Education: B.A., M.A.T., and Ph.D. from the University of Louisville Hess’s research explores the intersections of hip-hop music, memoir writing, and contemporary American culture. His publications include scholarly monographs, edited essay collections, and creative nonfiction narratives. His recent works span hip-hop’s regional scenes, artist personas, and cultural critiques. Themes include authenticity, sampling practices, and the self-representation of white performers in hip-hop spaces. At Rider, Hess teaches courses such as Advanced Creative Writing , Hip-Hop and American Culture , and Introduction to Creative Writing , emphasizing experimental and interdisciplinary approaches.
Paul Ksieżak is a Professor at the Department of Civil Law within the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Lodz. His responsibilities include conducting advanced research on contemporary civil law issues and teaching courses through lectures, seminars, and conversation classes. He maintains regular duty hours on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:30. His research focuses on the intersection of civil law with emerging technologies, specializing in: Legal frameworks for artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems Transhumanism and cyborg law Inheritance law and property rights Digital personhood and AI ethics This work explores how technological advancements challenge traditional legal concepts. Ksieżak's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on technology's impact on civil law. His recent works form a comprehensive 'Cyborg Law' series examining legal subjectivity, liability, and rights frameworks for AI-enhanced entities. The publications collectively address themes of algorithmic transparency, neuro-law integration, digital inheritance, and constitutional adaptations for emerging technologies.
Professor Chiu Yi-chia is a distinguished faculty member at the Graduate Institute of Technology, Innovation and Intellectual Property Management, College of Business, National Chengchi University. He has served as a Professor since 2014 and has held significant administrative positions including Director of the Institute and Executive Director of MBA programs. His educational background includes a PhD in Technology Management from National Chiao Tung University (2000-2003) and a Master's degree from the same institution (1995-1997). Professor Chiu specializes in strategic management, business model design, enterprise growth, platform and ecosystem competition, and digital competition strategy. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly in technology-intensive industries. He has published extensively in top-tier journals on topics related to technology management, corporate venturing, and innovation strategy. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on business model innovation, technology portfolio management, and strategic approaches to corporate growth in digital ecosystems. His work frequently examines the interplay between organizational capabilities, technological resources, and competitive strategy across multiple contexts including SMEs, technology firms, and platform businesses. Distinguished Long-service Teacher Award (20 years) Outstanding Service Teacher Award Fellow of the Chinese Association of Technology Management Professor Chiu has supervised numerous graduate students and has led multiple research projects funded by both government agencies and private enterprises. His administrative experience includes serving as Director of the Graduate Institute and Executive Director of MBA programs at National Chengchi University, where he has contributed significantly to curriculum development and program enhancement. He is actively involved with research centers and initiatives at National Chengchi University that focus on technology management, innovation, and intellectual property, contributing to both academic advancement and practical industry applications.
Claus Bøttcher Jørgensen serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, specializing in Animal Welfare and Disease Control. With a PhD in molecular genetics, he holds dual appointments with his primary role at UCPH and a part-time position at Copenhagen Business School. His academic journey includes progression from Research Assistant (1991) to Assistant Professor (1997), Associate Professor (2003), and Professor MSO in innovation and entrepreneurship (2014-2020). His educational background centers on molecular genetics, with extensive professional development demonstrated through leadership roles including Study Director (2008), Chairman of PhD Study Board (2008), and member of various teaching and research committees. His research expertise spans genomics, production traits, and inherited diseases in domestic animals, with particular focus on pigs and cattle. Research interests concentrate on Next Generation DNA sequencing applications for animal health, including DNA variation analysis, association/linkage mapping, population genetics, and mutation detection. His work bridges fundamental genetic research with practical veterinary applications, especially in disease resistance mechanisms. Recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on post-weaning diarrhea in piglets, genetic susceptibility to ETEC infections, and molecular mechanisms underlying swine health issues, demonstrating consistent application of genomic technologies to solve agricultural challenges. DSEB's Innovations- og entreprenørskabspris (2017) KVL's Innovationspris (2006) As an educator, Jørgensen has supervised over 35 BSc, MSc, and PhD students while developing curriculum for Biology-Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, and Bioentrepreneurship programs. He has secured funding for 21 research projects and 10 teaching initiatives, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capabilities. His teaching responsibilities include Advanced Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights at MSc level, alongside foundational courses in genetics and genomics. He actively participates in research networks including the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG), serves on the steering committee for the Biobusiness and Innovation Program (BBIP), and contributes to the Copenhagen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab's council (CIEL). His industry collaborations with pig/cattle breeders and biotech companies facilitate translational research, while his patent portfolio reflects successful commercialization of genetic discoveries related to ETEC susceptibility in pigs.
Dr. Asma Rezaei serves as a Lecturer in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the School of Management within Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Business and Law. Her research bridges business strategy and advanced materials science, focusing on university-industry collaboration, knowledge transfer mechanisms, and sustainable marketing of energy storage technologies. Her academic qualifications include: PhD in Innovation and Knowledge/Technology Transfer (Anglia Ruskin University) International MBA (Northeastern University) Library and Information Management (University of Cambridge) Learning & Teaching Practice certification (Anglia Ruskin University) Dr. Rezaei's research centers on university-industry interaction , examining knowledge transfer between high-tech SMEs and academic institutions through patent analysis and case studies. She investigates innovation ecosystems with particular attention to women in STEM and diversity factors, while integrating circular economy principles into advanced materials marketing. Her work on energy storage devices explores commercialization pathways for Li-ion battery technologies through entrepreneurship and digital transformation frameworks. Her recent publications (2018-2022) reveal a distinctive interdisciplinary trajectory connecting management studies with electrochemical engineering. Business-focused works analyze collaborations between Silicon Fen firms and Cambridge University, while materials science contributions develop novel synthesis methods for battery components. This dual expertise positions her at the critical intersection of technological innovation and commercial strategy. Dr. Rezaei actively supervises postgraduate research within MBA programs and contributes to courses on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Her professional background combines academic experience at the University of Cambridge with industry roles in high-tech startups developing marketing strategies for advanced materials in global markets. She maintains active memberships in the British Academy of Management, Academy of Innovation/Entrepreneurship/Knowledge, and Advance HE.
Dr. Edward Ren (also known as Jiongyu Ren) is a Research Infrastructure Specialist (Histology) at Queensland University of Technology's Central Analytical Research Facility (CARF), working within the Academic Division of the Research Portfolio. He is an early-career researcher and postdoctoral research fellow at QUT with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Ren's educational background in biomedical engineering has established his expertise in tissue engineering, biomaterials, biofabrication with melt electrospinning and melt-electrowriting, histology, microCT and microscopy. His research focuses on developing innovative biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications, with particular emphasis on bone and cartilage regeneration. Dr. Ren's research interests encompass composite biomaterials development, bone and cartilage regeneration, mechanisms and treatment of bone-related diseases, and targeted drug delivery. His work demonstrates a strong technical foundation in creating and analyzing biomaterials that effectively support natural healing processes. He has made significant contributions to histology techniques, developing methods to reduce sample preparation time and costs while maintaining quality. His publication record shows consistent productivity in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Advanced Functional Materials, and Science Advances. His research trajectory demonstrates progression from fundamental biomaterials science to more applied clinical solutions, with increasing focus on personalized medicine approaches. Recent work shows expertise in 3D printing techniques, particularly melt electrowriting, for creating scaffolds that support tissue regeneration. Member of Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE) Member of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society As a Research Infrastructure Specialist, Dr. Ren provides technical expertise and manages histology equipment at QUT's Central Analytical Research Facility, supporting research activities across the university while advancing his own research in biomaterials and tissue engineering.
Glen- Peter Ahlers serves as Professor of Law at Barry University School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since May 2002 and previously served as Associate Dean for Information Services until 2010, overseeing law library and technology operations. His educational background includes: BA from the University of New Mexico MLS from the University of South Florida JD from Washburn University of Topeka Professor Ahlers' research spans Advanced Legal Research, Copyright, International Copyright, Intellectual Property, Law and Literature, Legal History, Legal Research and Writing, and Property Law. With over 40 years of experience in legal education and law librarianship—including 20 years directing law libraries at the University of Arkansas and District of Columbia School of Law—he has significantly shaped legal academic resources and pedagogy. His professional leadership includes presidencies of the Mid-America Association of Law Libraries, Southwestern Association of Law Libraries, and Mid-America Law School Library Consortium, plus eight years as Executive Director of Scribes (focused on legal writing improvement) and participation in dozens of ABA law school accreditation site visits. Notable publications include The History of Law School Libraries in the United States: From Laboratory to Cyberspace , The History of Law School Libraries in the United States: Defining Moments , and A Short & Happy Guide to Mindfulness , reflecting his expertise in legal scholarship infrastructure and interdisciplinary approaches.
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