Capucine Fouquin is a Lecturer at EPFL's ENAC School, specifically within the SAR-ENS department. She concurrently holds the role of Architect within the ALICE laboratory under the IA (Institut d'Architecture) division. She is also a doctoral student in the 'Doctoral program in architecture and urban sciences' (EDAR) under the ETU (Étudiants) section. Her professional activities are centered at the EPFL campus in Lausanne, located at BP 4321. As a Lecturer, she contributes to teaching and research in architectural and spatial design, with a focus on integrating urban sciences into architectural education. Her architectural work is associated with the Space Design Workshop. Her affiliations include multiple departments: ENAC-SAR for teaching, IA-ALICE for architectural practice, and the doctoral program EDAR for her research. Contact details include the listed email and phone numbers. No specific awards or publications are explicitly mentioned in the provided text, though her roles suggest engagement in academic and applied architectural projects.
Marta Peris Eugenio serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Architecture within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). She is an active member of the SAR Teaching Committee and conducts studio courses for third-year bachelor students in Building BP. Her research and teaching focus centers on architectural spatial theory, specifically the application of Louis Kahn's principles regarding "served and servant spaces" to contemporary collective housing typologies. This work bridges historical architectural theory with practical design methodologies for multi-unit residential structures. As an educator, she co-leads Studio BA3 with Toral in dedicated architecture studios (AR-201 and AR-202), emphasizing foundational design comprehension through hands-on spatial organization exercises. Her teaching methodology prioritizes translating theoretical concepts into tangible housing solutions while developing students' critical design capabilities.
Jose Manuel Toral Fernandez serves as a Lecturer at the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Section d'Architecture (SAR) Teaching Committee. His office is located in Bâtiment de Perpignan (BP 2133), Station 16, Lausanne. His pedagogical focus centers on architectural design education, particularly in Studio BA3 where he co-instructs with Peris on collective housing typologies. The curriculum emphasizes Louis Kahn's foundational principles of 'served and servant spaces' to develop students' comprehension of spatial organization in multi-unit residential structures. His expertise bridges theoretical architectural concepts with practical housing design applications. Research interests derived from teaching activities include contemporary housing design methodologies, architectural theory interpretation, and the application of historical design principles to modern urban challenges. No scientific awards, research grants, or laboratory affiliations were documented in the source materials.
Erkan GÜRÇAL serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Archaeology within Adiyaman University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specializing in prehistoric Aegean archaeology with primary focus on Gökçeada Island's Chalcolithic settlements. His institutional role combines academic leadership with active field research. His educational foundation includes a Doctorate (2017-2021), Master's degree with thesis (2011-2016), and Licence (2007-2011), all in Archaeology from Trakya University's Faculty of Literature and Institute of Social Sciences. Research centers on Chalcolithic socio-spatial organization, examining household structures, pottery technology, architectural plaster use, and rock art through interdisciplinary approaches. Key investigations at Uğurlu-Zeytinlik Mound reveal settlement patterns, social dynamics, and climate impacts during the 6th-5th millennia BCE, utilizing archaeometric methods like XRF and Raman spectroscopy for material analysis. Publication trends demonstrate systematic exploration of Aegean Chalcolithic societies, particularly through Gökçeada case studies. Recent works integrate environmental data (e.g., 8.2 ka BP climate event) with cultural analysis, showing continuity in social structures while highlighting regional variations in household organization and ceramic production across northwestern Anatolia. He directs ongoing excavation projects at Uğurlu-Zeytinlik (2022-2024) as Executive, building on annual field seasons since 2015. These collaborative efforts with researchers like Burçin Erdogu and Nejat Yücel form the empirical basis for his theoretical contributions to understanding Neolithic-Chalcolithic transitions in island contexts.
Bogumił Oświecimski is a Lecturer at the Department of Architecture within the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. Born in Gdańsk in 1952, he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Gdańsk University of Technology in 1976. He has been actively involved in architectural design since graduation, working in collaborative design teams and running his own studio since 1984. His professional portfolio includes notable projects such as the tennis hall in Sopot, the PKO BP bank building in Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, and a crematory at the Srebrzysko cemetery. Alongside architectural practice, he engages in interior design and easel painting, emphasizing the interplay between artistic expression and structural design. Education: Bachelor/Master of Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology, 1976. Research and Professional Work: Oświecimski’s practice spans commercial, public, and infrastructure projects, reflecting a focus on functional design within legal and investor frameworks. His creative work in painting explores material resistance and artistic autonomy, contrasting with the collaborative nature of architectural projects. He maintains an active studio since 1984, blending professional design with artistic experimentation. Grants and Advising: No formal grants or student advising roles are documented, though his studio projects may involve collaborative design teams. His work emphasizes practical implementation and artistic integrity. Labs/Teams: Runs his independent architectural studio since 1984, focusing on diverse design challenges.
Pierre Heidmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on High Energy Theory, particularly exploring black hole microstates, topological solitons, and gravitational phenomena in AdS spaces. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Institut de Physique Théorique (IPhT) CEA Saclay (2019), an MS from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon and Paris, and a BS from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. His research interests include non-extremal black hole microstates, topological stars as horizonless alternatives to black holes, and the interplay between string theory and gravitational physics. He investigates geometric resolutions of black hole horizons, quasinormal mode spectra, and solitonic excitations in anti-de Sitter spaces. His work bridges theoretical formalism with observational implications, exploring electromagnetic entrapment mechanisms and imaging techniques for topological solitons. Recent studies highlight his contributions to understanding entropy calculations via the Strominger-Vafa formula, cavity effects in topological star spectra, and the stability of AdS localized black holes under entropy constraints. His 2022 paper 'The Uplifton' explores phase transitions in black string to bubble geometries, while 2023 work addresses holographic entanglement and soliton dynamics. He has pioneered methods for visualizing microstructures behind black hole shadows through imaging techniques. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His research portfolio includes over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, covering topics from loop quantum gravity to non-invasive imaging techniques. He maintains an active presence in theoretical physics communities, contributing to both foundational theory and cutting-edge observational interpretations.
Professor Anne Taormina is the Head of the Department of Mathematics at King’s College London and a Professor of Mathematical and Theoretical Particle Physics. She holds a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics from Mons University (Belgium) and has held positions at institutions including CERN, the University of Chicago, and Durham University. Her research focuses on symmetry in physics, particularly the algebraic structures underlying symmetries in string theory and conformal field theory, with notable work on K3 surfaces and Mathieu moonshine. Education: Undergraduate degree in Mathematics (Mons University), PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics (Mons University). Postdoctoral research at École Normale Supérieure (Paris), CERN, and the University of Chicago. Served as Head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University (2014–2018) before joining King’s College London in 2024. Research interests include the interplay of symmetry and particle physics, with emphasis on sporadic groups (e.g., Mathieu groups), BPS states, and K3 surfaces. Her work bridges string theory, algebraic geometry, and modular forms, aiming to unify fundamental forces. Recent publications explore topics like SU(2) symmetry in K3 BPS state cancellations and the Conway moonshine module. Professional service includes membership in the Institute of Physics and the London Mathematical Society (council member, 2018–2024). She advocates for inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence in academic environments, as highlighted in her interview about leading King’s Mathematics Department.
Benoit Charbonneau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pure Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and an affiliate at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. He holds a PhD from MIT (2004), with prior degrees from Université du Québec à Montréal (MSc 1999, BSc 1998). His academic roles include serving as Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies in the Faculty of Mathematics (2019–2023). His research focuses on gauge theory, including Yang-Mills instantons, monopoles, moduli spaces, and the glass transition. Key interests span differential and algebraic geometry, with interdisciplinary work in physics and materials science. Recent grants include NSERC funding for gauge-theoretic moduli spaces and geometry of vector bundles. Charbonneau has organized international conferences, edited journals, and led initiatives in academic governance. His teaching includes advanced geometry courses, and he advises PhD students in geometric analysis and mathematical physics. Collaborations extend to institutions like Duke University and McGill University, with contributions to theoretical physics and computational geometry.
William Hancock is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering (courtesy appointment) and Chemistry at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on molecular motors, microtubule dynamics, and enzymatic mechanisms for bioenergy production. He leads the Hancock Lab, which combines biophysics, biochemistry, and engineering to study motor proteins like kinesin and dynein, with applications to neurodegenerative diseases and biofuel development. Education: BS in Biomedical Engineering, Duke University (1988) PhD in Bioengineering, University of Washington (1994) Research Interests: Mechanochemical cycles of motor proteins Microtubule polymerization and transport Cellulase-driven biofuel production Single-molecule microscopy techniques Recent Articles: Focus on motor protein kinetics, microtubule dynamics, and cellulose degradation. Key themes include superprocessive motility of KIF1A, lignin inhibition of cellulases, and advanced imaging modalities like SCATTIRSTORM microscopy. Awards: Dean's Fellow, College of Engineering (2017) Advising & Lab: Mentors PhD, MS, and undergraduate students. Lab members have presented at BPS conferences and contributed to high-impact publications. The lab develops cutting-edge microscopes and collaborates on projects like enzyme optimization and motor protein simulations.
Tito Boeri is an Italian economist currently serving as President of the Italian social security administration (INPS) while on leave from several academic positions. He is Professor of Economics at Bocconi University's Department of Economics, Dean for Research at Bocconi University, BP Centennial Professor at London School of Economics, and Scientific Director of the Fondazione Rodolfo Debenedetti. He maintains extensive affiliations including Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) of London, Research Associate of the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE, and Research Fellow of IZA (Institut zur Zukunft der Arbeit) of Bonn. Boeri earned his Ph.D. in Economics from New York University in 1990 with a dissertation titled "An Analysis of Firm Growth and Specialization," supervised by William J. Baumol, Cristopher J. Flinn and Boyan Jovanovic. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Università Commerciale "Luigi Bocconi" in 1983. Prior to his current positions, he held significant roles at the OECD from 1986-1996, including Principal Administrator and Acting Head of Division at the OECD-Centre for Co-operation with the Economies in Transition. His primary research focuses on Labour Economics, Political Economics, and Transition Economics, with substantial contributions to understanding labor market institutions, unemployment dynamics, migration effects, pension systems, and the political economy of reform. Boeri has published numerous books with Oxford University Press, MIT Press, and Princeton University Press, and his articles have appeared in top journals including American Economic Review, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Economic Policy, and European Economic Review. Boeri's publication record shows consistent scholarly output addressing critical economic policy issues, particularly those related to European labor markets. His work spans theoretical analysis and empirical research on topics including minimum wage policies, flexicurity arrangements, immigration impacts, and pension reforms, demonstrating both academic rigor and policy relevance. 2012 Gozzo d'Argento, International Award for Economic Journalism 2010 Association of Persons seriously Injured at Work Prize Multiple Excellence Research Awards from Università Bocconi (1999-2010) 2008 Gold medal of the Province of Milan 2007-8 First Willem Duisenberg Fellow at NIAS 2006 MIUR grants and Award Marinella Municipality 2004 Award of the Italian Lower Chamber for labor market studies 1997 Jean Monnet Fellowship at European University Institute Boeri has advised numerous international organizations including the OECD, ECB, European Commission, IMF, World Bank, and ILO, as well as multiple EU presidencies and Italian governmental bodies. He founded the influential economic policy website lavoce.info and co-founded voxeu.org, serving as Scientific Director of the Festival of Economics in Trento. He is a Fellow of the European Economic Association and member of the Academia Europaea. As a public intellectual, Boeri serves on editorial boards of major economics journals, contributes to prominent newspapers including "Repubblica," Financial Times, and Le Monde, and has held leadership roles including Director of DIEM at Bocconi University (2001-2006) and membership on various government commissions addressing economic policy challenges.
Robbert Dijkgraaf is the Director and Leon Levy Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton since 2012. Previously, he served as Distinguished University Professor of Mathematical Physics at the University of Amsterdam (2005–present) and held professorships there from 1992. He earned his PhD in physics from Utrecht University in 1989 under Gerhard 't Hooft. His research focuses on string theory and the interface between mathematics and physics. Education: B.Sc. Physics (cum laude), Utrecht University, 1982 Painting studies at Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam (1982–1984) M.Sc. Theoretical Physics (cum laude), Utrecht University, 1986 Ph.D. Physics (cum laude), Utrecht University, 1989 Research Interests: Dijkgraaf’s work bridges string theory with advanced mathematical structures such as algebraic geometry and topology. His contributions include foundational studies on conformal field theories, topological string theory, and the interplay between gauge theories and quantum gravity. He has explored black hole entropy, matrix models, and duality in physics and mathematics. Awards & Honors: Spinoza Prize (2003) Comenius Prize (2012) Member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2003) President of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2008–2012) Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2012) Leadership & Contributions: Dijkgraaf has organized numerous international conferences and served on editorial boards of journals like Communications in Mathematical Physics and Advances in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics . He led the Trieste Spring Schools on string theory and co-chaired the Strings 2001–2003 conferences. His leadership at IAS fosters interdisciplinary research across mathematics and physics. Public Engagement: He has authored popular works explaining theoretical physics to broader audiences, including articles on string theory and the role of mathematics in modern physics.
Dr. Keith Schofield is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Work and Organisation at Aston Business School, Aston University, and serves as Deputy Dean: International in the College of Business and Social Sciences. He oversees domestic and international recruitment, portfolio development, and partnerships across three Schools. His research focuses on applying psychology to organisations through qualitative ethnography, emphasizing communities of practice, knowledge sharing, and socio-cultural learning processes. Education: PhD Organisational Psychology (University of Huddersfield, 2014) MSc Psychological Research Methods (Open University, 2014) Global Executive MBA (KEDGE Business School, 2022) Professional Roles: External Examiner for MSc Management (Coventry University) External Examiner for MBA Programmes (University of Sunderland) His research investigates identity mediation in organisational participation, workplace meaningfulness, and the role of context in knowledge access. He has supervised doctoral research on topics like talent management, expatriate academics, and ethical decision-making in workplaces. Awards: Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Senior Fellow (HEA), Fellow (Chartered Management Institute). Teaching responsibilities include courses on organisational behaviour, leadership, and reward systems. His work bridges psychology, sociology, and business to understand how individuals and organisations thrive through participatory practices.
Philip Withers is the Regius Professor of Materials and Professor of Materials Science at the University of Manchester's School of Materials. He holds a PhD in Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization, including nanotomography, residual stress analysis, and fracture mechanics. He pioneered techniques in X-ray and neutron-based imaging, leading to breakthroughs in understanding material behavior under extreme conditions. Withers has held key roles such as Founding Director of the BP International Centre for Advanced Materials and established the Henry Moseley Multi-scale X-ray Imaging Facility. He has secured over £23 million in research funding, including leadership in EPSRC grants. His contributions include developing correlative tomography and advancing friction stir welding technologies for aerospace applications. Notable achievements include the 2016 Royal Society Fellowship, the 2010 Royal Society’s Armourers & Brasier’s Medal, and the Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2014). He has authored over 900 publications and supervised 62 doctoral students. His work impacts sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, and structural integrity of critical infrastructure.
Prashant Pandey is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences, co-directing the Data Lab and affiliated with Berkeley Lab's Performance and Algorithms Research Group. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Stony Brook University (2018), with prior postdoc research at UC Berkeley, LBL, and Carnegie Mellon University, and a year as a Research Scientist at VMware Research. His research focuses on scalable data systems with theoretical guarantees, spanning high-performance computing, computational biology, stream processing, and storage. Key projects include designing adaptive filters, GPU-accelerated data structures, and graph containers for skewed dynamic data. Recent talks include sessions on hash tables, B-trees, and graph frameworks at conferences in Bangalore, Las Vegas, and Santiago. Teaching includes courses like Advanced Database Systems and Data Structures for Scalable Computing. His work bridges systems and algorithms, emphasizing practical applications in bioinformatics and exascale computing. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his contributions include foundational papers on filters, hash tables, and genomic data indexing. Ongoing efforts involve the Data Lab's exploration of high-performance filters for GPUs and collaborative projects like the BP-tree and Vector Quotient Filters. Students under his supervision focus on database systems, learned indexes, and external-memory joins.
Dr. Chunshun Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Monash University, specializing in geotechnical engineering and geo-infrastructure. He holds over 4 years of academic experience and 3 years in industry (GHD, Australia), and is a member of Engineers Australia and the Australian Geomechanics Society. His research focuses on geomechanics, including load-induced grain crushing, piled foundation bearing capacity, and failure mechanisms of pressurized water pipelines. He has developed the Monash Tool for water utilities and contributed to Australia’s largest numerical models for underground mining subsidence. His work has attracted over $7M in research grants and earned prestigious awards like the George Stephenson Medal (2014) and IWA’s Project Innovation Award (2016). Research interests include numerical modeling of geotechnical systems, pipeline failure mechanisms, and particle breakage in granular materials. His applied work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical solutions for infrastructure resilience and asset management. Key Contributions: Monash Tool for water utilities, large-scale mining subsidence models, and corrosion-patch stress analysis. Grants: Over $7M in external/internal funding as Chief Investigator or project lead. Advising: Accepts PhD students in geotechnical engineering and related fields.
