جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tamar Berenblumمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cybercrime
• Social Control
• Victimology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tamar Berenblum is a Post-Doc Research Fellow at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), Netherlands, and the HUJI Cyber Security Research Center (H-CSRC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering, Israel. She serves as Research Director of the H-CSRC Cyber Law Program under the Faculty of Law. Her research focuses on cybercrime, social control in cyberspace, victimology, and online-shaming dynamics. Education: Ph.D., Hebrew University of Jerusalem Research Interests: Tamar examines the internet as both a sphere and tool for social control over deviant activities. Her work analyzes online social control practices, applies traditional social control theories to cyberspace, and explores deterrence, prevention, and legal frameworks for computer crimes. She also investigates developments in victimology and the accessibility of legal proceedings via language. Additional Roles: Public representative in Parole Committees (Court Administration) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) and project manager in interdisciplinary research teams Labs/Teams: Active in research teams addressing cybercrime prevention, regulation, and victimology advancements.

• Conversation Analysis
• Forensic Linguistics
• Healthcare Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Magnus Hamann is a University Teacher at Loughborough University, specializing in communication and media education. He holds a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his contributions to pedagogical excellence. His work bridges academia and practice, focusing on improving professional communication through collaboration with organizations like the NHS and UK police services. Research Interests: Dr. Hamann’s work centers on conversation analysis applied to real-world contexts such as policing, healthcare, sports, and technology. He explores how communication shapes outcomes in crisis negotiations, domestic violence reporting, and smart homecare systems. His studies often address gaps between human communication patterns and technological interfaces (e.g., voice assistants) or institutional documentation practices. Key Themes: His publications analyze interactional dynamics in high-stakes environments (e.g., police interviews, antenatal consultations), youth sports parent-child interactions, and the role of transcription in legal evidence. He advocates for linguistically informed improvements in professional communication across sectors. Awards: Senior Fellowship (Higher Education Academy) recognizing his teaching innovation and scholarly contributions to higher education practice. Advising & Grants: No specific student advisees or grant information listed. His professional collaborations involve applied research partnerships with public and private sector organizations. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though his work implies involvement with interdisciplinary teams in forensic linguistics, healthcare communication, and technology design.

Henk Elffersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Spatial Criminology
• Computational Criminology
• Rational Choice Theory
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Henk Elffers is a Visiting Research Fellow at NSCR and Emeritus Professor at VU University Amsterdam. His research spans spatial criminology, computational modeling, and criminal decision-making processes. Research interests focus on offender behavior analysis through innovative methodologies like agent-based modeling and virtual reality simulations. Articles demonstrate consistent exploration of crime prevention strategies and judicial processes.

• Decision science
• Data science
• Causal machine learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Wouter Verbeke is Professor of Decision Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), where he directs the POC Doctoraatsprogramma Economie en Bedrijfswetenschappen and chairs the Doctoral Committee. He is a core member of Leuven.AI and leads the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS), focusing on data-driven business decision-making. His research spans causal machine learning, uplift modeling, and cost-sensitive learning with applications in fraud detection, credit risk, operations management, and pricing. Verbeke pioneers decision-centric frameworks that optimize business outcomes rather than purely predictive accuracy, emphasizing causal inference for resource allocation and fairness in algorithmic decision systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward graph-based anti-fraud systems (particularly for AML/smurfing detection), interpretable causal machine learning in finance, and HR analytics using process mining. His work increasingly integrates fairness considerations into operational decision systems while advancing theoretical foundations of treatment effect estimation under network interference. Scientific awards: EURO award for best article in European Journal of Operational Research (Innovative Applications of O.R.) (2014) Verbeke actively supervises doctoral candidates including S. De Vos and M. Reusens, with research funded through major grants like ANUBIS (Aligned oNline and multilevel User and entity Behavior) and prescriptive analytics projects for intelligent organizations. He serves on editorial boards of Decision Support Systems, Business Information Systems Engineering, and INFORMS Journal on Data Science. As leader of the LIRIS research group within FEB, he drives interdisciplinary collaborations between data science and business domains, maintaining strong industry partnerships for real-world validation of fraud analytics, credit risk, and operational decision systems.

Hugh Manonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychoanalysis
• Cultural Theory
• Film Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Hugh Manon holds dual affiliations at Clark University: as a core faculty member in Visual and Performing Arts and a founding member of the interdisciplinary Media, Culture and the Arts program. He has been at Clark since 2010, contributing to both teaching and research in film theory, cultural studies, and digital media. Manon earned a B.Sc. in Telecommunications (Ohio University, 1990), an M.A. in English (University of Pittsburgh, 1994), and a Ph.D. in Critical and Cultural Studies with Film Studies concentration (University of Pittsburgh, 2002). His research bridges psychoanalytic theory (particularly Lacanian concepts) with analyses of analog/digital media, film noir, and cult cinema. Key areas include glitch art (co-developing the concept of 'failure to fully fail'), punk media's 'double deception,' and Gothic horror's intersections with film noir. Manon’s work frequently engages with marginalized genres and auteurs like Edgar G. Ulmer, Tod Browning, and George Romero, contextualizing their films within broader cultural and technological histories. Recent work explores parasocial interactions in ASMR media and podcasting through the project. His teaching spans foundational screen studies to advanced topics like synth cinema and punk media theory. Grants: Harrison Major Grant (2013), Higgins School of Humanities Grant (2011-2012) Labs/Teams: Pods Against Tomorrow podcast (co-hosted with Clark alum Abe Doubleday-Bush)

• Biophysical events in protein misfolding diseases
• Forensic toxicology
• Molecular pathology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandre Luis de Matos Botica Cortes Quintas is an Associate Professor at the Egas Moniz University Institute (Portugal), leading the BSc and MSc programs in Forensic Sciences. He heads the Forensic Science and Psychology Research Line at the Egas Moniz Multidisciplinary Research Center and directs the Forensic Science and Psychology Laboratory, which collaborates with Courts, Police, and Hospitals. His academic roles include coordinating research projects and supervising over 40 MSc students, 4 PhD students, and 30 trainees. Education : PhD in Biological Chemistry (University of Coimbra, 2002), MSc in Cell Biology (University of Coimbra, 1995), and BSc in Biochemistry (University of Coimbra, 1992). He held a Sabbatical at Lincoln University (UK, 2009) funded by FCT. Research Interests : Focuses on biophysical mechanisms of protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Parkinson's), forensic toxicology, and the impact of cannabinoids on neural systems. His work bridges molecular pathology with practical applications in crime scene analysis and drug regulation. Key innovations include introducing forensic science to Portuguese academia and developing methodologies for new psychoactive substances (NPS) assessment. Publications & Awards : Over 70 peer-reviewed articles, 10 book chapters, and an edited book. Notable awards include the Pfizer Prize in Clinical Research (2012) and FCT scholarships. His work has secured >€3 million in funding from national and EU grants. Professional Activities : Serves on institutional councils, evaluates international research projects, and advises on forensic policy. His lab supports interdisciplinary projects in toxicology, human identification, and questioned documents analysis. Future Work : Expanding research on synthetic cannabinoids' neurotoxicity using iPSC-derived neurons and advancing forensic methodologies for drug detection and age estimation.

• Human Activity Recognition
• Machine Learning
• Smart Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Federico Cruciani is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Computing at Ulster University, Belfast campus. His research focuses on Human Activity Recognition (HAR), Smart Environments, and Wearable Sensor Technologies. He specializes in machine learning applications for healthcare, cybersecurity, and IoT systems. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in healthcare monitoring, cybersecurity, and user-centric smart environments. Key projects include the Human Health and Activity Laboratory (H2Al) and initiatives like GOLIAH (gaming for autism treatment) and Doorstep (anti-crime security systems). He develops adaptive software platforms for digital interventions and explores innovations in low-power wearable sensing systems. Research interests span machine learning techniques (e.g., GANs, CNNs, LLMs), domain adaptation, and sensor data analysis. His contributions address real-world applications in healthcare, cybersecurity, and environmental monitoring. Collaborative efforts focus on translational research, bridging theoretical advancements with practical solutions for societal challenges. No scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. His advising record is not explicitly detailed, though his research often involves multidisciplinary teams. He maintains active engagement with industry through innovation projects and platform development.

Divya Ramjeeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cybersecurity
• Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Divya Ramjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Department of Public Policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She also serves as a researcher at the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute and an adjunct fellow (non-resident) in the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Dr. Ramjee directs the Technology & Policy Lab (TPL) and the Crime & Digital Assets Clinic (CDAC) at RIT, focusing on cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, AI policy, and emerging technologies. Her work bridges academic research with practical guidance for public and private sectors, including pro bono support for law enforcement in digital asset-related cases. Education: Dual MS from Johns Hopkins University (Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and School of Advanced International Studies) PhD from American University’s School of Public Affairs Research Interests: Dr. Ramjee’s research examines security, privacy, and policy challenges in cybersecurity, blockchain, AI, and other disruptive technologies. Her labs employ statistical and computational methods to address real-world issues, such as digital asset crime mitigation and ethical AI deployment. Recent work includes advising on cryptocurrency money laundering cases, as seen in her participation in the landmark Bitcoin Fog prosecution trial. Affiliations and Experience: Prior roles at U.S. federal agencies: Executive Office of the President, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and U.S. Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section Nonprofit sector experience spanning over a decade Labs and Initiatives: The Technology & Policy Lab (TPL) develops interdisciplinary solutions for tech governance challenges, while the Crime & Digital Assets Clinic (CDAC) provides legal and technical support for cases involving blockchain and cryptocurrencies. These initiatives emphasize collaboration between academia, government, and industry.

Bjørn Erik Munkvoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emergency Management
• Information Systems
• Collaborative Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bjørn Erik Munkvold is a Professor at the Department of Information Systems, University of Agder, Norway. His research focuses on emergency management, collaborative technologies, and information systems in crisis response. He leads the Centre for Integrated Emergency Management (CIEM), which develops innovative solutions for cross-organizational crisis coordination. Key areas include BIM adoption in construction, digital collaboration, and healthcare IT integration. Research interests span emergency exercise evaluation, situational awareness systems, and policy implementation. Notable projects include the INSITU initiative on information-sharing for crisis management and studies on terminology harmonization in emergency response. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, emphasizing real-world challenges in multi-agency coordination and technology adoption. Publications highlight socio-technical patterns in emergency exercises, map-based interfaces for crisis visualization, and challenges in BIM implementation. He frequently collaborates with international researchers and industry partners, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and actionable solutions for societal resilience.

Kirill Levchenkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cyber-physical system security
• Network security
• e-crime
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kirill Levchenko is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, previously at UC San Diego. He leads research in cyber-physical system security, network security, and e-crime analysis. His work focuses on evidence-based studies of cybersecurity threats, including aviation cybersecurity and embedded system vulnerabilities. Research Interests: Cyber-physical systems, network security, e-crime, Internet service abuse, and aviation cybersecurity. His major projects include the PacketLab network measurement system and aviation cybersecurity analysis. Key contributions span malware ecosystems, ransomware tracking, and healthcare privacy breaches. Teaching includes courses like Computer Security I (ECE 422/CS 461), Computer Systems Engineering (ECE 391), and introductory computing courses. He advises Ph.D. and M.S. students in security-related research. Labs/Teams: Based in the Coordinated Science Lab (CSL 458), he collaborates on projects like the Triton avionics testbed and PacketLab measurement tools. His work integrates hardware-software co-design for embedded security and network programmability.

Bogdan Vrusiasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Generative AI
• Large Language Models
• Foundation Models
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bogdan Vrusias is a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey's School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (part-time). He concurrently serves as Global Head of AI and Data Engineering at The Economist. His academic journey began at Surrey as an undergraduate (BSc Computing and Information Technology, 1998), followed by a PhD in multi-modal information retrieval (2004) and an MBA (2010). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Education: PhD, University of Surrey (2004) MBA, University of Surrey (2010) BSc Computing and Information Technology, University of Surrey (1998) His research spans Generative AI, Large Language Models, Foundation Models, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision . His work focuses on developing scalable AI architectures and semantic technologies for real-world applications. Publications consistently explore semantic systems, neural networks, and multimodal information retrieval . Recent articles emphasize video annotation frameworks and P2P network architectures, while earlier work established foundations in self-organizing maps and feature selection for high-dimensional data. Awards: FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) He previously directed UG/PG programs at Surrey and created pioneering courses like Web Hacking Countermeasures. His industry leadership includes founding tech startups and heading Amazon Web Services' AI/ML Specialist Solutions Architects team for EMEA. At The Economist, he drives AI and data transformation.

• Robotics
• Underwater Acoustics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alfie Anthony Treloar is a Research Fellow at the University of Bath's Department of Mechanical Engineering. His work focuses on autonomous systems, underwater acoustics, and robotics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and infrastructure. He has collaborated on projects involving unmanned surface and underwater vehicles, real-time acoustic processing, and emergency response robotics. His research integrates robotics with advanced technologies like convolutional neural networks for object recognition in sonar imagery and passive acoustic beamforming systems. He has developed low-cost autonomous vehicles for shallow-water applications and contributed to crime scene investigation robotics. Treloar’s publications span journals like Remote Sensing and IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, as well as conferences. His work emphasizes practical applications of robotics in maritime and emergency contexts, with datasets publicly available for sonar image analysis. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath (2022), supervised by Prof. Andrew Hunter and others. His thesis, 'Passive Acoustic Array Modelling and Processing for a Wave-Propelled Unmanned Surface Vessel,' explores real-time acoustic array systems for autonomous vehicles.

Valentin Jeutnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Law
• Legal Theory
• Quantum Computing and Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valentin Jeutner is an Associate Professor in Law at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Law and a Research Associate affiliated with Pembroke College. His research explores the foundational principles of international law and their intersections with natural sciences, theology, philosophy, and art. He holds a BA from Oxford, an LLM from Georgetown, a PhD from Cambridge, and an MTh from Lund. A licensed NY Attorney, he has held visiting positions at Harvard, Malta University, Leuven University, and Münster University. His research interests include legal rituals, quantum computing’s legal implications, and the ethical dimensions of law. He critiques norm conflicts in international law and examines legal dilemmas through interdisciplinary lenses. Recent work engages with Carl Schmitt’s theories, sovereignty in crises, and the role of empathy in military legal standards. Jeutner’s publications span legal theory, technology law, and historical jurisprudence. His 2024 works on legal rituals and sovereignty, 2023 analysis of empathy in military ethics, and 2021 studies on quantum computing and law demonstrate cross-disciplinary innovation. His 2020 articles address legal dilemmas and norm conflicts, offering frameworks for resolving ius cogens disputes. He has no listed scientific awards, but his work is notable for bridging law with emerging technologies and theological thought. His visiting roles suggest engagement with global legal communities, though no grants or labs are explicitly mentioned.

H de Jongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Byzantine Law
• Legal History
• Contract Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

H de Jong is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , affiliated with the Faculty of Law's Legal Theory and Legal History department. He is also a Full Professor at the Kooijmans Institute and within the Law, Markets and Behavior research program. Main Research: Byzantine Law, focusing on mandatum (mandate) and societas (partnership) Secondary Research: Legal certainty in finance/business law and Contract Law & Obligations His work intersects with the Ius Commune research school and explores topics like Frisian legal traditions, network analysis applications in legal history, and reception of Roman law. He was awarded the 2014 Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship for work at Goethe University and the Max-Planck-Institut für europäische Rechtsgeschichte.

Tim Dwyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Network Visualization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tim Dwyer is a Professor of Data Visualization and Immersive Analytics at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology, Department of Human Centred Computing. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2005) and has extensive industry experience, including roles at Microsoft Research and Microsoft Corporation. His research focuses on information visualization, network visualization, and immersive analytics, leveraging emerging technologies like AR/VR to enhance data analysis. He leads the Immersive Analytics Lab and has advised numerous PhD students. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Sydney (2005) Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), University of Melbourne (2001) Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne (1995) Research Interests: Tim's work spans information visualization, network visualization, and immersive analytics. He explores how technologies like augmented and virtual reality can transform data analysis. Key areas include network layout optimization, novel data representations, and interaction design. His Immersive Analytics Lab pioneers projects such as Immersive Analytics (book) and the IATK toolkit. Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes immersive analytics applications (e.g., forensic autopsy in mixed reality), network visualization techniques (e.g., torus wrapping), and human-computer interaction challenges in AR/VR. His research bridges theoretical foundations (e.g., graph proofs) and practical tools (e.g., visualization toolkits). Awards: IEEE InfoVis 2015 Best Paper Award IEEE InfoVis 2016 Honorable Mention Advising & Grants: Current PhD students include Benjamin Lee and Kun-Ting Chen. He leads projects funded by CSIRO, Australian Research Council, and industry collaborations. Notable grants include 'Australian Research for Global Power System Transformation' and 'Immersive Analytics CRC'. Labs & Teams: Director of the Immersive Analytics Lab, collaborating with global researchers on projects like IATK (Immersive Analytics Toolkit) and Immersive Human-Centred Computational Analytics. Active in IEEE VIS conferences as a chair and organizer.