جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zohreh Pourzolfagharمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Transformation
• Smart Cities
• Information Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zohreh Pourzolfaghar is an Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the School of Business, Maynooth University (MU). She serves as Director of the IT-Enable Innovation Programme and cluster lead for the Digital Construction cluster at the Innovation Value Institute (IVI). She is also a member of Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software. Education: PhD in Project Management (University Putra Malaysia, 2011); MSc in Management Systems and Productivity; BSc in Software Engineering. Research Interests : Focuses on digital transformation for SMEs, information management in construction, and smart city architectures. Leads EU-funded projects like EnTrust (agri-data governance), DIGI+ (sustainable digital transformation), and DigiFABs (food & beverage SMEs). Co-PI for projects such as GDI-IE (genomic data infrastructure) and PERFORM (digital retail innovation). Grants & Awards : Secured funding from SFI, Enterprise Ireland, and EU. Notable awards include the BIM Hero Award (2022) and Research Engaged Award (2022). Teaching : Courses include Digital Business, Digital Technology Governance, and Enterprise Architecture. Advises PhD students in MIS and digital transformation. Industry Collaboration : Works with firms like ArcDox and Corballis Technologies on BIM standards and data governance. Active in national and EU policy networks, including NSAI committees.

Michael Gröschelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Business Process Management
• Digital Transformation
• Business Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Gröschel is a Professor of Business Informatics at the Faculty of Computer Science, Mannheim University of Technology. His expertise spans Business Process Management (BPMN, Process Mining), Digital Transformation, and innovative Business Models. He teaches courses on BPM, project management, and e-business, often collaborating with industry clients through student projects. As a consultant, he specializes in BPMN training and IT-driven business strategy. His work emphasizes practical applications of IT tools like RPA and low-code platforms. Recent publications focus on RPA bot performance evaluation, AI in automotive trade, and business model-IT alignment. Prof. Gröschel’s research bridges academic insights with real-world challenges, particularly in leveraging technology for business innovation. He has authored books and articles on business intelligence tools, mobile business strategies, and digital customer care. His consulting services include executive coaching for academic career advancement and enterprise IT management best practices. Office: Building A, Room 007c | Phone: +49 621 292-6764 | Professional website available for further engagement opportunities.

Mazdak Nik-Bakhtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Construction Engineering & Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Smart Infrastructure
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Mazdak Nik-Bakht is an Associate Professor at Concordia University's School of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering. His work bridges construction engineering with digital innovation, focusing on smart infrastructure and sustainable development. PhD, Construction Engineering & Mgmt., University of Toronto PhD, Structural Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology MASc & BASc, Structural and Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology His research integrates Artificial Intelligence and Social Network Analysis into construction management systems. Key areas include: Smart infrastructure and urban computing Deconstruction and circular economy principles Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twinning Process mining in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry Decision models in construction project management Semantic computing and computational linguistics applications Recent publications show a focus on BIM analytics , urban resilience , and social media's role in infrastructure planning . Papers often combine AI and network theory to solve complex construction challenges. 2015 Outstanding paper award - Built Environment Project and Asset Management journal He teaches courses on: Big Data Analytics for Smart City Infrastructure Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Construction Building Economics Project Cost Estimating

• Corporate Governance
• Healthcare Management
• Information Technology Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John (Xuefeng) Jiang is an Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Accounting at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, holding appointments in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems, with courtesy positions as Professor of Finance and Faculty Affiliate of the law school. He serves as President-Elect of the Financial Accounting and Reporting Section (FARS) of the American Accounting Association and is an associate editor at Management Science. Dr. Jiang received his education from Renmin University of China and the University of Georgia, and has passed the Uniform CPA exams in both China and the United States. His research spans interdisciplinary areas at the interface of accounting and finance, with particular focus on corporate governance, healthcare management, information technology systems, regulation & public policy, and corporate finance. His methodological approach employs natural experiments and novel data sources to address fundamental questions in financial reporting and disclosure. Dr. Jiang's scholarly work has evolved from traditional accounting topics like earnings management and credit ratings to contemporary issues in healthcare management and cybersecurity. His recent publications examine hospital pricing transparency, data breaches in healthcare systems, and the impact of media oversight on hospital behavior, demonstrating his ability to apply accounting principles to emerging real-world challenges. His research has been widely covered by major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, Forbes, and CBS News. American Accounting Association Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Literature Award (2017) Multiple Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards from graduating students Dr. Jiang has successfully mentored doctoral students who have secured tenure-track positions at the University of Florida, the National University of Singapore, and Miami University. He has served on the FARS steering board from 2018 to 2022 and is actively involved in the academic community as a past President of MSU's Chinese Faculty Club and faculty advisor for the Broad China Business Society.

Masood Masoodianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interactive Visualization
• Design Thinking
• Health Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Masood Masoodian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Media at Aalto University, Finland. He leads the Visual Communication Design research group, focusing on interactive visualization for health, energy, and sustainability contexts. Previously, he held roles at the University of Waikato (2000-2016), University of Southern Denmark, and Massey University. Education: Doctoral degree in Other disciplines from the University of Waikato (1999) Research interests include design thinking, visualization of complex data, and creative aging interventions. Notable projects include the EU-funded INT-ACT initiative (2024-2026) addressing intangible cultural heritage. He has received an award for collaborative work on video game ludonarrative analysis (2019). Recent activities include organizing workshops on map-based interfaces, co-creating cultural heritage methods, and delivering public talks on digital design. Supervised two theses and contributed to 131 peer-reviewed outputs, emphasizing human-centered design and sustainability. Grants: Principal investigator for multiple EU projects totaling over 3 years of active funding. Awards: Prize for 'Comedy in the Ludonarrative of Video Games' (2019). Labs/Teams: Visual Communication Design group, collaborating internationally on projects like INT-ACT's cultural heritage mapping.

• Medical Education
• Internal Medicine
• Clinical Skills Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline K. Milne, M.D., is Professor (Clinical) of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where she also serves as Vice Chair for Education and Program Director of the Internal Medicine Training Program. In addition, she directs the fourth-year sub-internship and leads clinical-skills education for medical students. Education & Training M.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Residency & Chief Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine Fellowship in General Medicine / Medical Education Research, University of Pennsylvania M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Utah Fellowship in Executive Leadership in Health Care, Drexel University Research Focus Dr. Milne’s scholarly work centers on medical education research, particularly the assessment and development of clinical skills, evaluation of residency training programs, and policy studies on resident wellness and parental leave. Her investigations employ mixed-methods and multi-institutional survey designs to inform best practices in graduate medical education. Clinically, she practices general internal medicine at the VA Medical Center, integrating bedside teaching with outpatient and inpatient care. This dual role informs her research on optimizing educational experiences within clinical environments and improving systems of care for veterans. Publication Themes Across more than two decades, her peer-reviewed articles reveal consistent themes: evaluating learner performance, refining feedback mechanisms, exploring health-system responses (e.g., during COVID-19), and analyzing policies affecting residents’ well-being. The work bridges education science, health-services research, and quality improvement. Scientific Awards No specific awards are listed in the provided material. Advising & Grant Activity While formal student advisees are not enumerated, Dr. Milne’s roles as Program Director and Director of Clinical Skills imply extensive mentorship of residents and medical students. Grant details are not provided. Laboratories & Teams She collaborates with the Internal Medicine residency leadership team and the School of Medicine’s clinical-skills educators, operating primarily within the University of Utah’s academic medical center and the affiliated VA Medical Center.

Vasileios Mavroeidisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cybersecurity
• Security Automation and Orchestration (SOAR)
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Vasileios Mavroeidis is an Associate Professor in Digital Security at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo (UiO). He specializes in security automation and orchestration (SOAR) and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) representation, reasoning, and sharing. He actively contributes to European cybersecurity initiatives, including Horizon Europe, Connecting Europe Facility, and the European Defense Fund, and serves as the primary representative of UiO at the OASIS standards development organization since 2017. Role : Associate Professor Department : Digital Security (SEC), University of Oslo Standardization Involvement : Chairman of OASIS Threat Actor Context (TAC), Leading Contributor to CACAO and OpenC2 Projects : Concordia, CyberHunt, JCOP (Joint Cyber Security Operations Platform), Oslo Analytics, P4C (Partnership for Cybersecurity) His research focuses on cyber threat intelligence (CTI), exploring its taxonomies, sharing standards (STIX, CACAO), and ontologies, with contributions to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Cybersecurity Playbooks task force. He analyzes quantum computing's impact on cryptography, develops automated threat detection systems using machine learning (e.g., recurrent neural networks for malware-generated domains), and investigates privacy issues under GDPR. Recent publications highlight his work on LLMs for code stylometry , neurosymbolic AI for cyber defense , and knowledge management systems for CACAO playbooks . His articles span 2017–2025, emphasizing formal verification, biometric data protection, and incident response automation. He collaborates with organizations like OASIS (Threat Actor Context, CACAO, OpenC2) and FIRST (Traffic Light Protocol), and participates in European research projects. His work includes standardization efforts in cybersecurity playbooks , MITRE ATT&CK representation, and quantum-resistant cryptography .

Abigail Jacobsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Social Science
• Data Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Abigail Jacobs is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan , jointly appointed in the School of Information and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts . She is also affiliated with the Center for Ethics, Society, and Computing (ESC) and the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS) . Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder (2015-2019) BA in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Mathematics, Northwestern University (2011-2015) Research Interests: Dr. Jacobs examines measurement and validity in machine learning , focusing on hidden assumptions in AI systems, governance structures in sociotechnical systems, and inequality in algorithmic design. Her work bridges AI, data science, and social science methodologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent Publications (2024-2025) explore generative AI evaluation, algorithmic transparency in government (e.g., US Census Bureau), motion capture data ethics, and sociotechnical frameworks for AI governance. Earlier works (2023) address fairness in ranking systems and racial categorization in algorithmic bias studies. Scientific Awards: Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellowship (2024) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (during PhD) Advising & Grants: She co-advises Ph.D. students Amina Abdu and Meera Desai . Her research includes a Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab grant on AI audits and collaborations with institutions like UC Berkeley, Microsoft Research, and the National Academies .

Maureen Meadowsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Management
• Big Data Analytics
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maureen Meadows is a Professor of Strategic Management at Coventry University's Research Centre for Business in Society. Her work focuses on strategic decision-making, big data applications, privacy in business models, and M&A dynamics. She previously held leadership roles at the Open University and Warwick Business School, where she contributed to strategic management education and research. Education: PhD in Open University (2016) MSc in Management Science from University of Warwick (1987) Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Oxford University, 1986) Research Interests: Strategic management tools (e.g., scenario planning), customer data analytics, privacy implications of data sharing, and post-merger integration. She has co-led projects on surveillance society blurring and privacy in the digital economy, funded by Leverhulme and EPSRC. Key Projects: Leverhulme-funded 'Taking Liberties?' (surveillance society) EPSRC-funded 'Monetize Me?' (privacy and quantified self) Co-designing digital strategies for museums and education sectors Grants & Collaborations: Multiple internally-funded projects on board assurance frameworks, creative accounting, and hybrid business models in museums. Active in international conferences and professional bodies like BAM Council. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, her h-index of 24 and 1,891 citations reflect significant scholarly impact.

France Bouthillierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Competitive Intelligence
• Information Management
• Healthcare Information Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

France Bouthillier is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at McGill University's School of Information Studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and multiple advanced degrees in library science, administration, and education from Quebec institutions. Her research focuses on competitive intelligence, healthcare information systems, and small business information needs. She has led major grants including a SSHRC-funded study on children’s cyber-safety and CIHR projects on evidence dissemination in healthcare. Education: PhD, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto MBSI, École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l'information, Université de Montréal C. Admin, Département des sciences de l'administration, UQAM BEd, Département des sciences de l'éducation, UQAM Research Interests: Dr. Bouthillier investigates digital resource assessment in healthcare, cross-cultural competitive intelligence practices, and information needs of marginalized communities. She emphasizes collaborative information monitoring and user-centered design in information systems. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing gaps in evidence-based decision-making. Grants & Awards: Competia Award (2003) for co-authored book on CI software assessment SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2005-2008) on CI technology use CIHR grants for healthcare evidence dissemination (2006, 2008) Professional Involvement: Editorial Board member of the Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, ASIST member, and SSHRC grant reviewer. She co-developed the eSRAP system for patient-oriented research monitoring. Her lab focuses on interdisciplinary projects in information visualization and collaborative tools.

Claudio J. Tessoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptocurrency Systems
• Complex Socio-Economic Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Claudio J. Tessone is a Professor of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the Department of Informatics, University of Zurich. He serves as Head of the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies group, Chairman of the UZH Blockchain Center, and is incharge of the NetSci Society. His academic background includes a PhD in Physics (Complex Systems) and an Habilitation in Complex Socio-Economic Systems from ETH Zurich. Education: PhD in Physics (2006): Thesis on synchronization in stochastic systems, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain Habilitation (2015): Thesis on agent-based modeling of socio-economic systems, ETH Zurich Master in Physics (1999): Thesis on stochastic resonance, Instituto Balseiro, Argentina Research Interests: Prof. Tessone specializes in modeling complex socio-economic and socio-technical systems, with a focus on blockchain-based systems. His work explores crypto-economics, blockchain scalability, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the interplay between micro-level agent behavior and macro-level emergent properties. Notable areas include transaction network analysis in Bitcoin/Ethereum, consensus mechanisms (Proof-of-Stake/Work), and blockchain governance models. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize empirical blockchain analysis (e.g., Ethereum microvelocity, Bitcoin mesoscopic structure), DeFi arbitrage strategies, and privacy-preserving blockchain applications in healthcare. His work bridges theoretical agent-based models with real-world blockchain datasets, addressing both technical and socio-economic dimensions of distributed ledger technologies. Grants & Labs: Director of the UZH Summer School on Blockchain and Certificate of Advanced Studies program. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations through the URPP Social Networks (2015–2021) and ETH Zurich’s Systems Design group (2007–2014). Labs/Initiatives: Leads the UZH Blockchain Center, a hub for academic-industry research on blockchain applications in finance, governance, and digital transformation.

• Semantics
• Language Technology
• Recommender Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jon Atle Gulla is a Professor at NTNU and Director of the Norwegian Research Centre for AI Innovation (NorwAI). He holds academic leadership roles, including former Head of the Department of Computer Science and Informatics at NTNU. His expertise spans Semantics, Language Technology, Recommender Systems, and AI-driven innovation. He has nearly 150 international publications and advised over 100 students across MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral levels. Education: MSc in Computer Science (1988), PhD in Computer Science (1993) from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) MSc in Linguistics (1995), University of Trondheim MSc in Management (Sloan fellowship, 2003), London Business School Research interests focus on Semantics and Language Technology applied to Recommender Systems, Information Retrieval, and Text Analysis. He explores AI-based innovations in digitalization and entrepreneurship, advising industry on AI adoption and commercialization. Notable projects include Big Data collaborations with DNB, RecTech for news recommendation, and Trondheim Analytica analyzing political texts/social media. Publications emphasize AI applications in news recommendation, political text analysis, and Scandinavian language models. His work addresses ethical AI, copyright implications, and cross-lingual NLP challenges. Awards: Member of the Royal Norwegian Society of Arts and Sciences. Advising/grants: Supervised 30 PhD students and 70 MSc students. Involved in startups like Fast Search & Transfer (acquired by Microsoft) and Mito.ai/Strise.ai. Active in reviewing for journals like Data & Knowledge Engineering and conferences like ACL. Labs/teams: Leads NorwAI, co-founder of INRA and NOBIDS workshops. Collaborates with industry and academia on AI-driven solutions.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natasha Zhang Foutz is a Research Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia . Her work bridges Artificial Intelligence , Marketing Analytics , and Consumer Behavior , with a focus on Digital Content and Location-Based Services . She teaches Marketing Analytics , Entertainment Marketing , and Marketing Models across undergraduate to PhD programs. Ph.D. in Marketing, Cornell University M.S. in Statistics & Marketing, Cornell University B.S. in Economics, Fudan University Her research investigates: AI-Powered Entertainment Marketing : Using machine learning to analyze consumer behavior in digital content. Privacy and Ethical Data Use : Studying consumer trade-offs between privacy and public good, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic . Location Analytics : Leveraging mobile data for urban economics, real estate, and emergency response modeling (e.g., MobiRescue for disaster logistics). Prosocial Consumer Behavior : Exploring how social capital and diversity drive innovation and policy compliance. Recent publications highlight trends in Reinforcement Learning for crisis management, Privacy-Preserving AI , and Freemium Pricing Models in digital markets. Her awards include the 2025 UVA Outstanding Researcher Award and the 2018 Mallen Award for motion picture studies. Natasha serves as an Area Editor for multiple journals, emphasizing Data Science in marketing. She has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated on projects analyzing Big Data in consumer mobility and platform economics.

Kunal Mankodiyaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wearable Sensors
• Smart Textiles
• Body Sensor Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kunal Mankodiya is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island. He holds the rank of Professor and is affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on wearable technologies, smart textiles, and medical IoT systems, with notable contributions in neural engineering and body sensor networks. Education Ph.D., University of Luebeck, Germany (2010) M.S., Biomedical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Germany (2007) B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Saurashtra University & C.U. Shah College (2003) Postdoctoral Researcher, Carnegie Mellon University (2011-2014) Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pittsburgh (2011) Research Interests Mankodiya’s work emphasizes innovative wearable sensor systems for healthcare applications, including smart textiles for medical monitoring and IoT-enabled telemedicine solutions. His research integrates electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science to address challenges in neurological disorders, neonatal care, and movement disorders. Grants & Awards 2017 NSF CAREER Award 2017 40 under 40 Award, Providence Business News Lead PI on grants totaling over $5M, including NSF CAREER and NIH-funded projects Labs & Teams Mankodiya leads the Smart Wearable and IoT Lab at URI, focusing on interdisciplinary research in healthcare technology. His team collaborates with clinical partners on projects like neonatal monitoring systems and Parkinson’s disease tele-assessment tools.

Aybars Tuncdoganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Innovation
• Information Security
• Marketing Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aybars Tuncdogan is a Reader in Digital Innovation and Information Security at King’s Business School, King’s College London. He holds affiliations with the King’s AI Institute, King’s Cybersecurity Centre (Informatics), and King’s Cybersecurity Group (War Studies). A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he also serves on the editorial review board of Industrial Marketing Management . Education : PhD in Management, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University MPhil in Business Research (Distinction), Erasmus University Bachelor’s in Business Management & Computer Science (Honors), Earlham College Research Interests : His work focuses on three pillars of digital innovation: generation (crowdsourcing, AI), marketing (digital brand personality, sales ambidexterity), and protection (information security, corporate espionage). He integrates psychology (individual differences, social identity) and computer science (machine learning/AI) frameworks. Publications Trends : Recent work addresses cybersecurity challenges in retail, AI ethics in healthcare, and interdisciplinary innovation. He frequently publishes in top-tier journals like Journal of Management and Scientific American , blending academic rigor with practitioner impact. Awards & Contributions : 2015 Best Paper Award (shared) Edited books including Oxford Handbook of Individual Differences and Strategic Renewal Teaching & Pedagogy : Develops innovative teaching methods like inquiry-based learning to foster student creativity. Taught modules on digital marketing, consumer behavior, and research methods. Labs/Teams : Contributes to cybersecurity initiatives at King’s, focusing on AI-driven defense mechanisms and organizational cyber resilience strategies.