جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jonathan P. Caulkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Drug Policy
• Operations Research
• Public Policy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jonathan P. Caulkins is the H. Guyford Stever University Professor of Operations Research and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He specializes in systems analysis of problems pertaining to drugs, crime, terror, violence and prevention. His educational background includes: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in systems science from Washington University S.M. in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT Doctorate in operations research from MIT Dr. Caulkins' research focuses on drug policy analysis, particularly cannabis legalization, optimal control, reputation management, human trafficking, and black markets. He has taught quantitative decision-making on four continents to students from 50 countries across all academic levels. His recent work examines how cannabis use has evolved from primarily recreational/weekend use to being part of daily routines for approximately 40% of current users. His notable awards include: David Kershaw Award from the Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management Robert Wood Johnson Health Investigator Award INFORMS President's Award Dr. Caulkins serves as past Co-director of RAND's Drug Policy Research Center and founding Director of RAND's Pittsburgh office, continuing to collaborate with RAND on drug policy projects. He teaches courses including Optimization, Decision and Risk Modeling, and Decision Analysis at CMU.

Facundo M. Fernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytical Chemistry
• Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry
• Ambient Sampling/Ionization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Facundo M. Fernandez is a Regents' Professor and Vasser-Woolley Chair in Bioanalytical Chemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he leads the Fernandez Research Group within the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Sciences. His research spans multiple cutting-edge areas of analytical chemistry with significant applications in medicine, forensics, and basic science. Dr. Fernandez earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry (1996) and Ph.D. in Analytical Spectrometry/Metallomics (1999) from the Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales at Buenos Aires University, Argentina. His research program focuses on Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry with particular emphasis on Ambient Sampling/Ionization & Molecular Imaging, Ion Mobility Spectrometry, Metabolomics, and Pharmaceutical Forensics. His work has pioneered new approaches in ambient ionization techniques that enable direct analysis of complex samples without extensive preparation. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward spatial metabolomics, particularly in traumatic brain injury and ovarian cancer research, with increasing integration of machine learning approaches for data analysis. His work also extends to pharmaceutical quality control, exercise physiology through the MoTrPAC consortium, and prebiotic chemistry investigations. The interdisciplinary nature of his research is evident in collaborations across Georgia Tech's campus and with external institutions. NSF CAREER Award (2007) 3M Non-tenured Faculty Award (2008) CETL/BP Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2009) Ron A. Hites Award for Outstanding Research Publication (2010) Sigma Xi (GT Chapter) Best Faculty Paper Award (2010) Vasser-Wooley Faculty Fellow (2012) Dr. Fernandez has secured significant funding for his research, including NSF CAREER support, and leads projects related to metabolomics for ovarian cancer detection, pharmaceutical forensics through the CODFIN network, and participation in the large-scale Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium (MoTrPAC). His laboratory develops advanced instrumentation for mass spectrometry applications and maintains strong collaborations with the Integrated Cancer Research Center, the College of Computing, and the Center for Chemical Evolution at Georgia Tech.

Glenda Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Crisis and Humanitarian Reporting
• Journalism and Ethics
• Live Journalism
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr Glenda Cooper is Reader in Journalism Studies and Head of the Department of Journalism at City St George's, University of London , where she leads a team of 25 staff, 50 visiting lecturers, and over 500 students from 53 countries. She holds a PhD in Journalism from City and an MA in English Language and Literature from Oxford, and has played a pivotal role in elevating the BA Journalism programme to 1st place nationally in the Guardian and Complete University Guide (2023), as well as 1st for Graduate Prospects (Sunday Times 2022). Education: MA in Academic Practice, City, University of London (2022) PhD in Journalism, City, University of London MA in Creative Writing, City, University of London BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, St Hilda's College, University of Oxford PG Diploma in Newspaper Journalism, City University of London Glenda's research focuses on crisis and humanitarian reporting , journalism ethics , live journalism , and the intersection of media and politics, particularly through the legacy of Alistair Cooke’s Letter from America . She has led major funded projects with the British Academy, ESRC, Google Digital News Initiative, and HEIF. Her current research explores AI’s impact on journalism through the DMINR project and innovative storytelling formats via the News on Stage initiative and the Contemporary Narratives Lab . Her recent publications span topics such as AI in newsrooms, humanitarian scandals (#AidToo), refugee representation, and digital narrative innovation. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining journalism studies with media technology, ethics, performance, and political communication. The articles indicate a growing focus on digital transformation, ethical challenges in sourcing, and the evolving role of journalists in public discourse. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Laurence Stern Fellow at the Post (2001) Guardian Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford (2006–2007) AURORA Role Model for Future Women Leaders in Academia (2018) Glenda has supervised PhD students on topics ranging from political communication in Istanbul to the manosphere's influence on journalism. She has been instrumental in curriculum development, notably designing a core ethics module for final-year journalism students. She also serves as Reviews Editor for Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism , UK Director of the European Journalism Observatory, and Board Member of The Conversation UK . She co-founded and co-presented the Knowhow podcast, bridging academia and media. She co-directs the Contemporary Narratives Lab and co-founded the News on Stage project, which merges journalism with theatre through live events such as News Cabaret and News on the Street . Her play Aid Memoir , based on her PhD research, was performed at the Pleasance Theatre and featured in the ESRC Festival of Social Science.

Rachel Kerrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transitional Justice
• Post-Conflict Societies
• International Criminal Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rachel Kerr is a leading scholar in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, specializing in transitional justice, international criminal law, and the role of art in post-conflict reconciliation. She co-convenes the War Crimes Research Group and leads the Visual and Embodied Methodologies Network , focusing on intersectional gendered violence. Education: PhD and MA in War Studies from King’s College London; BA in International History and Politics from University of Leeds Research: Explores judicial intervention in the ICTY, Sierra Leone Court, and UK war crime allegations in Iraq; current work bridges art with peacebuilding in Bosnia, Canada, and South Africa Teaching: Courses on Conflict, Rights, and Justice; International Law and the Use of Force; War and Genocide Her AHRC-funded research project Art and Reconciliation: Conflict, Culture and Community (2016-2021) produced interdisciplinary insights into creative peacebuilding. She also leads ESRC research on visual methodologies for gendered violence studies. Awards: Elected to International Institute for Strategic Studies (2001) Elected to Royal Institute for International Affairs (2001) Recent publications analyze art’s role in Bosnian reconciliation, digital data in transitional justice, and Canada’s reconciliation processes. She supervises PhD research on topics spanning UK war crimes, post-conflict education, and atrocity prevention.

Coral Dandoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Cognition
• Eyewitness Memory
• Deception Detection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Coral Dando is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Westminster, leading research in forensic cognition and investigative interviewing. With a background as a London Police Officer, she completed a BSc (Hons) Psychology and PhD in Applied Forensic Cognition. She is a Chartered Psychologist, National Teaching Fellow, and Registered Forensic Psychologist. Her research focuses on eyewitness memory, deception detection, and cross-cultural interviewing, with a particular emphasis on improving investigative methods in security and forensic contexts. Her academic roles include teaching forensic psychology modules (e.g., detecting deception, investigative interviewing) and supervising PhD students researching topics like virtual environments in interviews and neurodivergent credibility. She has secured significant research funding from entities like the Home Office, FBI, and CPNI, totaling over £2M across projects addressing insider threats, county lines exploitation, and aviation security. Key Research Themes: Eyewitness reliability, cognitive interviewing techniques, cross-cultural persuasion, and insider threat detection. Grants: Includes a 2024 €97,000 COST grant for implementing the Mendez Principles and a 2016 $469,000 FBI-funded study on intelligence interviewing. Professor Dando’s work bridges academia and practice, training professionals from police forces, security agencies, and NGOs. She contributes to policy development and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal works on the cognitive interview and WAFA (Witness-Aimed First Account) for neurodivergent individuals. Her research emphasizes ethical, context-aware methodologies to enhance justice outcomes.

Mohammad Iftekhar Husainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Data Privacy in Social Networks
• Neurophysiology and Cyber Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammad Iftekhar Husain is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Computer Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). He serves as the Inaugural Director of the PolySec Cyber Lab, a federally funded center for cyber security and forensics education, research, and outreach (~$2.5M in grants), and directs the university's Virtual Reality Lab. His career spans over a decade of leadership in cyber security program development, extramural funding, and academic governance. Education: B.S., Computer Science, Yamagata University (Japan) M.S. & Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, SUNY-Buffalo Dr. Husain's research focuses on data privacy in social networks, neurophysiological cyber security solutions, and blockchain applications. He has secured $18.4M in principal investigator grants, including NSF SFS, EAGER, and REU Site projects, and trained students placed in top institutions like UC campuses, MIT Lincoln Lab, and government agencies such as NSA and DHS. His work on brainwave authentication earned a US patent (USPTO 10,198,566) and media coverage in Time Magazine and PC Magazine . Scientific Awards: 2016 College of Science Distinguished Teaching Award Early Promotion and Tenure (2016) 2020 Faculty Learning Community for Leadership Pipeline Development Cohort As academic leader, he founded the Cal-Bridge CS Ph.D. pathway program for underrepresented students, chairs the CPP Academic Senate Academic Programs committee, and led university IT initiatives including Cyber Security Cluster Hiring and High-Performance Computing Lab development.

Mathieu Couttenierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Economic Development
• Civil Conflicts
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mathieu Couttenier serves as Professor of Economics at Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon and Head of the Center for Economic Research on Governance, Inequality and Conflict (CERGIC). He is additionally a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) specializing in International Trade, Regional Economics, and Political Economy. His interdisciplinary research spans political economy, economic development, civil conflicts, natural resources, and media dynamics, with significant contributions to understanding conflict determinants and resource-driven socio-economic impacts. His academic trajectory includes a PhD in Economics from University Paris 1 Sorbonne (2011), followed by positions as Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva and post-doctoral researcher at the University of Lausanne. He has held visiting appointments at Stanford University, Sciences Po Paris, and the University of Bologna, building expertise in spatial conflict analysis and resource economics. PhD in Economics, University Paris 1 Sorbonne (2011) Assistant Professor, University of Geneva Post-doctoral researcher, University of Lausanne Visiting researcher: Stanford University, Sciences Po Paris, University of Bologna Couttenier's research program centers on microeconomic analyses of conflict diffusion, examining how income shocks, climate variability, and natural resource extraction influence violence patterns across space and time. His work integrates economic modeling with geospatial techniques to investigate resource-conflict linkages and local development impacts, particularly in African contexts. His publication record reveals a consistent methodological evolution toward spatial and quantitative approaches, with recent work employing deep learning for geospatial mining detection and network analysis for conflict cost measurement. Key thematic threads connect natural resource governance, media effects on political behavior, and climate-conflict interactions across his American Economic Review, Journal of EEA, and Economic Journal publications. Major scientific recognition includes: ERC Consolidator Grant (2023) for socio-economic impact research on African artisanal mining Ongoing CEPR Research Fellowship status As head of CERGIC and EMR CNRS 5001 Equality and Conflict, Couttenier directs research teams investigating governance structures and inequality drivers. His current ERC-funded project will conduct field studies on artisanal mining communities in Africa, aiming to produce evidence-based policy recommendations for sustainable resource management and conflict prevention through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Abubakar Belloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cyber Security
• Cyber Crime
• Cyber Criminology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abubakar Bello is a Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Program Leader at Edge Hill University's School of Law, Policing, and Criminal Justice. Previously, he held roles at Western Sydney University, including Academic Program Advisor and Lecturer in Cyber Security and Behaviour. He holds a PhD in Cyber Criminology, an MBA in Business Law and Technology, and degrees in Computer Science. His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to cyber security risks, threat intelligence models, and behavioral aspects of cyber crime. Education: PhD (Cyber Criminology, Murdoch University), MBA (Business Law & Tech, Western Sydney University), MSc & BSc (Computer Science, University of Wolverhampton). Research Interests: Combating cyber crime through AI and machine learning, secure systems design, and behavioral cybersecurity. Key areas include ransomware defenses, social engineering, and cybersecurity frameworks for diverse populations. Grants & Projects: Awarded funding for initiatives such as 'Social Engineered Payment Diversion Fraud' (NSW Cyber Security Network), 'Brain-Inspired Algorithm for Network Anomaly Detection' (DST Group), and 'Cyber Security Awareness Framework' (ECR Grant). Awards: 'Award for Teaching and Learning Contributing to Public Good.' Active in professional networks like the International Centre on Racism and Centre for Applied Criminal Justice Research. Labs & Collaboration: Engages in cyber investigations, forensics, and community outreach through initiatives like Western Cyber Aid. Serves as a consultant for corporate espionage cases and a speaker on ransomware and AI in law enforcement.

Joseph Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Commercial Law
• Financial Law
• Blockchain Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Joseph Lee is a Reader in Corporate and Financial Law at the University of Manchester School of Law . Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter and Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham. He directs the Manchester Online LLM in International Commercial and Technology Law and authored key publications including Crypto-Finance, Law and Regulation (2021) and Web3 Governance: Law and Policy (2025). Principal Investigator for UKRI/British Academy-funded projects Holds visiting positions at Bocconi University, KU Leuven, and National Taiwan University Acting Arbitrator in crypto-assets and fintech disputes His research focuses on commercial law intersecting with emerging technologies, including blockchain governance, AI systems in finance, and cybersecurity regulation. Recent work explores decentralized finance (DeFi), token transferability, and Web3 policy frameworks. Dr Lee contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through digital trust initiatives. His projects include the AI Law and Policy: UK, US and EU Comparative Study (2023-2024), and he convenes the Digital Technology, Crime and the Law Conference 2025 .

Robert Osgoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Digital Forensics
• Cybercrime
• Network Forensics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Osgood is an Instructional Professor and Director of Digital Forensics in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering, also serving as Interim Director for TCOM. With 26 years of experience as an FBI Computer Forensics Examiner and Technically Trained Special Agent, he brings extensive operational expertise to academia. His research focuses on digital evidence collection and analysis across multiple domains including cybercrime investigations, network security, and counter-terrorism operations. He has developed specialized courses in Digital Media Forensics, Network Forensics, Incident Response, and Fraud Analytics, emphasizing practical applications in both law enforcement and private sector contexts. As a Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Osgood holds leadership positions including Treasurer of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), member of Infragard’s Cyber Special Interest Group, and Mason representative to the Northern Virginia Technology Council Data Analytics Subcommittee. He co-designed George Mason University's MS in Computer Forensics program and previously formed the FBI's first computer forensics squad in 2000 while serving as Chief of the Digital Media Exploitation Unit.

Sarah Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Trusts Law
• Financial Crime
• Charity Law
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Wilson is a Reader at the York Law School, University of York. She holds a LLB from the University of Wales, an MA in History from the University of Wales, Swansea, and a PhD in legal responses to financial crime. Her research focuses on trusts law, charity law, financial crime, banking regulation, and the historical and socio-legal dimensions of financial systems. She has previously held academic positions at the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, and Keele. Her research explores topics such as mandatory rules in trust creation, fiduciary obligations, and the regulatory aftermath of the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Notable projects include investigations into socially useful banking, the historiography of financial crime, and interdisciplinary approaches to financial crime studies. She is also engaged in collaborative projects with institutions like Nottingham Trent University and the University of Newcastle. Dr. Wilson is an Editorial Board Member of the Lloyds Law Reports (Financial Crime), a Consultant Expert for the BBC’s 'Who Do You Think You Are?', and an external examiner at Liverpool John Moores University. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate modules in trusts law, financial crime, and legal history.

Rebecca Lemovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Science
• Science & Technology Studies
• Media Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Lemov is a Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, specializing in the intersection of science, technology, and society. Her research examines pivotal moments in the history of human and behavioral sciences, with a focus on mind control, archival practices, and data-driven epistemologies. PhD in Anthropology, UC Berkeley BA in English Literature, Yale University Her recent work investigates brainwashing techniques from Cold War-era experiments to modern surveillance capitalism, analyzing how data and technology shape human cognition. She also explores the evolution of behavioral engineering and the ethical challenges of preserving endangered anthropological archives. Her publications span topics like cybernetics, predictive policing, and the quantified self, reflecting a deep engagement with interdisciplinary methodologies. Lemov’s forthcoming 2025 book, The Instability of Truth , continues her exploration of coercive persuasion in digital contexts. As Director of Undergraduate Studies, she mentors students in courses covering big data history, animal studies, human experiments, and technologies of mind control. She has held visiting scholar positions at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin (2010–11, 2013–14), contributing to working groups on archival science and data historiography.

• Cyber Crime
• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ori Igwe is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, University of West London. She specializes in cybercrime, criminal justice, and law enforcement, with extensive experience teaching courses such as cybercrime, criminal law, constitutional law, the English legal system, and law of evidence. Her academic work bridges legal theory with practical challenges in digital policing and regulatory frameworks. Research Focus: Ori’s research explores the intersection of technology and law, emphasizing barriers to prosecuting cybercrime and the regulatory implications of artificial intelligence. Her doctoral thesis (2020) analyzed perceptions of law enforcement officials on cyberstalking, while her 2012 paper addressed international cooperation in cybercrime prosecution. Her 2024 publication on AI regulation highlights evolving legal challenges. Courses Taught: LLB (Hons) Law LLM Legal Practice (CILEX) Professional Engagement: Ori has delivered lectures to diverse audiences, including legal academics, police officers, prosecutors, and computer analysts, both nationally and internationally. Her work underscores interdisciplinary collaboration between legal systems and technological domains.

• Operations Research
• Public Transport Systems
• Digital Transformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leif Sörensen is a researcher at the University of Hildesheim , affiliated with the Institute of Business Administration and Business Informatics within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Computer Science . His work focuses on operations research and digital transformation in public transport systems, particularly examining flexible transport models, agent-based simulations, and geoinformation system integration. Core Affiliations Researcher (since 2023) - HAWK Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst, Holzminden Doctoral Researcher - Institute of Business Administration and Business Informatics, University of Hildesheim Former Student Assistant - TU Dresden and Max Planck Institute for Self-Organization Research Focus: Sörensen's research bridges transport policy , agent-based modeling , and data analytics . He investigates how digital transformation can enhance rural mobility through flexible public transport systems , with emphasis on contractual incentives for drivers and stochastic behavior prediction . His work spans both developed and developing economies , particularly analyzing informal transit systems in South Africa. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on operations research in transport contexts, with 7/9 publications involving agent-based simulations and DRT (Demand-Responsive Transport) . Keywords cluster around urban mobility , digital transformation , and transport resilience , while sub-fields reveal expertise in dynamic routing algorithms , passenger acceptance metrics , and GIS-integrated transport planning . Key Projects Co-author on European Commission-funded transport safety modeling Participant in Smart Hybrid research initiative (44 co-publications) Contributor to International Transportation Economics Association conferences Academic Background: Holds degrees in International Economics (University of Göttingen) and International Business and Development (University of Bayreuth). Completed internships at UNECE Geneva and KfW Entwicklungsbank Pretoria , with fieldwork in South Africa and Japan .

J. Alex Haldermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Security
• Privacy
• Election Cybersecurity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

J. Alex Halderman is the Bredt Family Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Michigan, directing both the Center for Computer Security and Society and the Michigan CSE Systems Lab. His work critically examines the societal impacts of security and privacy technologies through empirical research and policy engagement. Halderman's research spans computer security and privacy with emphasis on election integrity, censorship resistance, and the intersection of technology with law and policy. He investigates real-world vulnerabilities in systems ranging from voting infrastructure to encrypted communications, prioritizing measurable societal impact through forensic analysis and large-scale measurement studies. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on high-stakes security challenges, particularly in democratic processes and user privacy. Notable contributions include internet-wide scanning tools (ZMap), forensic investigations of election systems, and foundational work on cryptographic vulnerabilities affecting global infrastructure. Scientific recognitions include: USENIX Security Best Paper Award (2024) USENIX Security Best Paper Award (2022) USENIX Security Best Paper Award and Internet Defense Prize (2022) IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy Best Student Paper Award (2020) Pwnie Award for Best Crypto Attack (2016) ACM CCS Best Paper Award (2015) ACM IMC Applied Networking Research Prize (2015) ACM IMC Best Paper Award (2014) USENIX Security Best Paper Award and Test of Time Award (2012) USENIX Security PET Award Runner-up (2011) USENIX Security Best Student Paper Award (2008) Halderman advises a dynamic research group including current members Braden Crimmins, Erik Chi, and Dhanya Narayanan, with over two dozen alumni who have advanced the field. His leadership extends to developing practical security solutions like Let's Encrypt and conducting court-admissible forensic analyses of election systems. He directs the Michigan CSE Systems Lab, which pioneers research in computer systems security, and the Center for Computer Security and Society, which bridges technical research with policy impact through cross-disciplinary collaboration.