جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Portfolio Optimization
• Financial Economics
• Quantitative Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrei Vedernikov is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Information and Service Management at Aalto University. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Kauppat. toht., liiketaloustieteet) awarded in September 2023. His research focuses on portfolio optimization, financial modeling, and risk management, with emphasis on duration-based strategies and novel applications in quantitative finance. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (2023) His research interests include optimizing portfolio drawdown duration, integer programming models, and the application of advanced quantitative methods in finance. Recent work explores theoretical and applied aspects of portfolio management, as evidenced by his 2024 article in the International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Finance and his doctoral thesis on novel portfolio optimization techniques. His publications highlight contributions to risk assessment frameworks and duration analysis in investment strategies. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliation is explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Colleen Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Grief and Loss Studies
• Thanatology
• Family Sociology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Colleen Murray is a Professor of Sociology and interdisciplinary social psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She also holds an adjunct professorship in Human Development and Family Studies. Her affiliations include the Public Health, Justice Management, Gerontology Academic Program, and Gender, Race, and Identity programs. Previously, she served as director of the interdisciplinary social psychology Ph.D. program (2003-2015) and interim director of the School of Social Research and Justice Studies (2011-2012). Education: Ph.D. in Family Relations and Human Development, Ohio State University (with minors in Family Sociology and Research Methods/Statistics) M.A., University of Akron B.S., University of Akron Murray’s research focuses on grief, family dynamics, and interdisciplinary social psychology. Key interests include: Cultural and media influences on grief and loss Intersection of health and justice in technology adoption Advancing research methods and family theories Social construction of relationships and self in diverse contexts Her current projects involve drone usage by first responders, mixed-status immigrant families, and historical media analysis of mass tragedies. She collaborates across disciplines like engineering and computer science in the social behavioral drone lab. Publications: Murray has authored works in journals such as Family Relations , Behavioral Sciences and the Law , and Journal of Applied Social Psychology , with a focus on qualitative and quantitative explorations of bereavement, family systems, and cultural comparisons. Awards: Fellow in Thanatology (Association for Death Education and Counseling) Advising & Grants: With $2+ million in grants, Murray advises doctoral students on topics like terror management theory and transnational family stress. Current advisees include Jordan Reuter and Ashley Thompson. She emphasizes culturally-responsive theoretical models and integrates feminist principles into research. Labs/Teams: Her social behavioral drone lab group meets weekly to study human-drone interaction risks/benefits in rescue scenarios. Collaborators include mechanical engineers, computer scientists, and students from diverse backgrounds.

Sara Biscayaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Smart Urban Futures
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Data Visualization in Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Biscaya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, where she serves as Director of Studies for the BSc Architecture program. Her research focuses on leveraging data and spatial visualization to advance Smart Urban Futures, integrating socio-economic and physical infrastructures for resilient communities. She leads or collaborates on high-impact projects such as ESCR (£970K), TRANSCEND (£200K), and the BREATHE-Cities initiative (£60K), addressing climate adaptation, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable urban development. Professionally, Sara is a Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA), UK Adaptation Assessor, and member of Athena Swan Chartered Reviewers. She holds external roles including Council membership at the Architectural Association School of Architecture, RIBA Validation Board membership, and accreditation visits for the Architects Registration Board. She also serves as a Guest Professor in Lisbon's ISCTE IUL, teaching Smart Ecological Urban Corridors. Her research interests span urban-rural integration, digital tools for stakeholder engagement, and climate-resilient design. Recent work explores gender dynamics in active travel, net-zero off-site construction, and revitalizing disused waterways like the Manchester Ship Canal. She co-authored the book Manchester Ship Canal: Back to the Future for Disused European Waterways (2021) and supervises PhD students in architecture and urban design. Key grants include funding from GCRF, AHRC, and the Knowledge Transfer Partnership. Sara champions inclusivity through roles like Chair of the Women’s Voice Network and collaborates with interdisciplinary labs like the University of Bath's THINKLAb and RENEW/CAER research centres.

• Meta-Analysis
• Intelligence Research
• Developmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Pietschnig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology . His work focuses on intelligence research, meta-analytic methods, and measurement invariance across cultures and populations. He has contributed to understanding the Flynn Effect, generational changes in cognitive abilities, and the psychometric properties of psychological scales. Research Projects: Evolution of human intelligence: The Flynn effect (2024–2027) Computerdiagnostik (2024–2026) How biased is the literature in Psychological Science? (2018–2021) Reward: John B. Carroll Award for Research Methodology (2011) Research Interests: Pietschnig's research explores the structural and temporal dynamics of intelligence, including the Flynn Effect, measurement invariance of psychological scales, and cross-cultural comparisons of well-being and personality traits. He employs advanced statistical methods, such as meta-analyses and multiverse approaches, to address biases and variability in psychological science. Public Engagement: He has provided expert commentary on topics like intelligence trends and cognitive health in media outlets.

• Risk Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joshua Hunte is a Visiting Professor at Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on applying Bayesian network methodologies to product safety, risk assessment, and medical device risk management. He specializes in causal modeling for safety protocols and consumer risk communication. Key research interests include developing causal Bayesian network frameworks for evaluating risks in smart technologies, medical devices, and consumer products. His work bridges artificial intelligence with practical safety standards, aiming to enhance decision-making processes in risk management. Recent publications highlight advancements in hybrid Bayesian networks for medical device safety and methodologies for building causal idioms in product safety analysis. His research emphasizes both theoretical causal modeling and real-world applications in industry and healthcare. No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. He contributes to the School's research initiatives in electronic engineering and computer science, particularly in risk-related computational methods.

Ryan Cecil Jobsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy and Extractive Resource Development
• Technology and Infrastructure
• Racial Capitalism in the Americas
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryan Cecil Jobson is the Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, and the Center for Latin American Studies. His work focuses on energy and extractive resource development, technology and infrastructure, and racial capitalism in the Americas. He holds a PhD from Yale University (2017) and specializes in the Caribbean and the Americas, examining issues like climate change, sovereignty, and decolonization. Recent projects include a forthcoming book, *The Petro-state Masquerade: Oil, Sovereignty, and Power in Trinidad and Tobago* (2024), analyzing Trinidad and Tobago’s fossil fuel governance and its 'masquerade of permanence.' Jobson also works on a collection of essays on climate habitability in the Caribbean and a theoretical manuscript on anthropological methods amid climate extinction. His research critiques postcolonial state narratives, linking fossil fuels to political power while highlighting grassroots resistance. He has published widely on topics like petro-state dynamics, extractivism, and decolonial theory, with affiliations strengthening interdisciplinary engagement in race, culture, and global studies.

Kevin Makمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Market Microstructure
• Financial Markets
• Arbitrage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Mak is a Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) and Director of the Real-Time Analysis and Investment Lab (RAIL). His primary role involves teaching MBA-level courses, overseeing RAIL operations, and developing experiential learning programs. He holds a Master of Finance (2010) and Bachelor of Commerce (2005) from the University of Toronto, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Research interests include market microstructure, arbitrage strategies, asset pricing, and the application of experiential learning in finance education. He has authored numerous case studies on topics such as behavioral finance, algorithmic trading, and portfolio management, which are used in Stanford's RAIL facility and global educational programs. Awarded the MBA Class of 1978 Lecturer distinction (2019–2020), his professional roles extend beyond academia, including advising firms like MassDrop and 306W Inc., and managing a private investment fund. He also co-founded the Rotman International Trading Competition and led the development of the Rotman Interactive Trader (RIT) platform. Kevin’s teaching focuses on financial trading strategies, executive education, and bridging academic theory with real-world market practices. His work emphasizes hands-on learning through simulations, data analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Hamed Nabizadeh Rafsanjaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• IoT
• AI in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
• Digital Twin Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hamed Nabizadeh Rafsanjani, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP is a Lecturer at the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Engineering since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. and master’s degrees in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Prior to UGA, he served as an assistant professor and visiting lecturer at various universities, earning accolades such as the Best Teacher Award and Best Researcher Award. His research focuses on IoT, AI, and Digital Twin technologies applied to Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries. As director of iSC-LAB, he develops IoT-based platforms to analyze building occupants’ energy-use behaviors and improve learning environments. His research interests span smart building systems, non-intrusive energy monitoring, and occupant behavior analysis. Key projects include a global occupant behavior database and an IoT-based smartphone energy assistant (iSEA). He has secured grants from agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF), contributing to studies on energy efficiency, construction project management, and sustainability in built environments. Rafsanjani’s publications (2018–2023) emphasize AI-driven solutions for AEC, IoT applications in energy management, and adaptive learning systems. His work bridges technology and human behavior to optimize building performance and educational outcomes. Awards reflect his dual excellence in pedagogy and research, with ongoing contributions to the Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems field.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Foundation Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor David Airey is a faculty member in the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Sydney. He earned a BA, MSc, and PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on improving understanding of soil and rock behavior to enhance infrastructure safety and sustainability. Key areas include geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, offshore structures, and ground improvement methods. He has served as Acting Head of School (2016) and is involved in editorial roles for journals like the Geotechnical Testing Journal . Research Interests: His work addresses risks in construction excavation, ground improvement, and offshore platform foundations. He develops models to predict soil behavior and mitigate hazards like soil liquefaction. Recent studies include transparent soil observations for fines migration and cyclic mobility in sands. Publications Trends: Over 200+ peer-reviewed articles (2025-2021) span topics like constitutive models for cemented materials, bio-cemented sands, and submarine landslide hazards. Recent work emphasizes unsaturated soil dynamics and self-healing clay mechanisms. Students: Supervises PhD/Master’s research on soil stabilization, microplastic contamination, and foundation engineering challenges. Current advisees include Hamed Faizi and Yifei Gao. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Net Zero Institute, SciGEM, and Centre for Wind, Waves and Water. Engages in collaborative projects on carbon sequestration and geomechanical modeling.

Wesley L. Mearesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing
• Economic Development
• Community Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wesley L. Meares is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Graduate Director of the MPA Program at Augusta University, affiliated with the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of Social Sciences. His work bridges urban policy, public administration, and sustainability. Education: Ph.D., Urban Studies/Affairs, University of Louisville, 2014 MPA, Public Administration, Western Kentucky University, 2011 BA, Political Science and Government, LaGrange College, 2010 Dr. Meares specializes in housing, economic development, urban policy, and sustainability. His research explores how urban environments affect health, equity, and governance, with a focus on walkability, pollution, and affordable housing. Recent work addresses cybersecurity in local governments and the impact of NIL policies on higher education. His 15 most recent publications span 2025 to 2019, emphasizing urban sustainability, public administration, and policy analysis. Themes include housing affordability, environmental justice, municipal resilience, and technology in governance. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Faculty Award, Augusta University, 2024 Dr. Meares serves on multiple committees, including the Budget Advisory and University Resources Committee and the Institutional Review Board-Behavioral. He also mentors students through the Nonprofit Minor Program and reviews for academic journals.

Corinna Grimm-Remusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Stone Conservation
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
• Medieval Sculpture Restoration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. phil. Corinna Grimm-Remus is an academic staff member in the Department of Urban Planning | Construction | Culture at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. She specializes in stone conservation and restoration, with a focus on medieval sculptures and architectural heritage. Her work combines practical restoration projects with academic research, particularly at Halberstadt Cathedral and other significant cultural sites in Saxony-Anhalt. She has led multiple DBU-funded research projects addressing issues like preventive conservation strategies, stone decay mitigation, and the application of innovative techniques such as laser cleaning and facing technology. Education: Trained as a stonemason, she earned a Diplom in Stone Conservation from FHP (now part of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam) in 2001 and completed her PhD in 2023 on the choir pillar figures of Halberstadt Cathedral. She collaborates with institutions like the Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences to train students in practice-oriented restoration methods. Research Interests: Centered around stone conservation science, medieval architectural heritage, and the development of sustainable preservation strategies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches integrating material analysis, historical research, and modern conservation technologies. Recent projects highlight emergency stabilization techniques and preventive care for culturally significant stone artifacts. Grants & Projects: Managed over eight major DBU-funded projects (2003–2021), including desalination systems for masonry, laser cleaning applications, and the development of facing technology for medieval sculptures. These projects often involve collaboration with universities and cultural foundations to ensure practical implementation of research outcomes. Teaching: Leads practical seminars for conservation students, integrating fieldwork at Halberstadt Cathedral with academic coursework. Her pedagogical focus emphasizes applied research and the transfer of knowledge between theory and practice.

Lauren Heidbrinkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Childhood Studies
• Transnational Migration
• Central American Migration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lauren Heidbrink, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), part of the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on global childhood studies, transnational migration, and Central America, particularly migrant youth experiences in U.S. detention systems and post-deportation trajectories. She co-founded the journal Youth Circulations and holds leadership roles in internship coordination and departmental advising. Dr. Heidbrink earned a doctorate in anthropology from Johns Hopkins University, with additional degrees from DePaul University and the University of Virginia. She received the Fulbright 70th Anniversary Scholar Award for comparative child migration research in Europe. Her research emphasizes the intersection of state policies, youth agency, and family dynamics. Notable works include Migrant Youth, Transnational Families, and the State: Care and Contested Interests and Migranthood: Youth in a New Era of Deportation , analyzing detention systems, deportation impacts, and indigenous youth mobility. She advocates for policy reforms to improve child welfare and opposes harmful detention practices. As HDEV internship coordinator, she oversees capstone placements for seniors, emphasizing community engagement and career readiness. Her work bridges academia and practice, supporting students in human services, advocacy, and policy fields.

Spencer Quielمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Engineering
• Fire Engineering
• Blast Resistance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Spencer Quiel is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at Lehigh University's P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on structural resilience to extreme loads such as fire, blast, and progressive collapse, with particular emphasis on bridges, tunnels, and building systems. He has secured over $1.5 million in grants from NSF, USDOT, and others, and his work is published in leading journals like Engineering Structures and Fire Safety Journal. Prior to academia, he worked at Hinman Consulting Engineers, contributing to structural designs for hazard resistance. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (2009) and a BS from Notre Dame (2004), supported by a DHS Fellowship during his doctoral studies. Dr. Quiel teaches undergraduate courses in engineering statics and civil engineering design, as well as graduate-level structural fire engineering. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the PCI Blast Resistance and Structural Integrity Committee and contributed to ASCE standards on fire loads and structural fire engineering. His research group focuses on experimental testing, numerical modeling, and large-scale infrastructure resilience. Education: PhD, Civil Engineering, Princeton University (2009) Professional Affiliations: ASCE, AISC, PCI Licenses: Professional Engineer (PA, VA) Key Projects: World Trade Center collapse studies, tunnel liner resilience, thermal energy storage systems His research interests span structural fire effects, blast-resistant design, progressive collapse frameworks, and innovative cladding systems. Recent work includes developing fire-resistant tunnel liners and thermal energy storage solutions using concrete matrices. He also investigates multi-hazard simulation methods for tall buildings using real-time hybrid techniques.

• Consumer Behavior
• Financialization of Everyday Life
• Market Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lena Pellandini-Simanyi is a Professor at the Institute of Marketing and Communication Management at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano, Switzerland. Her research focuses on cultural marketing, consumer behavior, financialization of everyday life, and market moralities. She leads a Swiss National Science Foundation grant project investigating how symbolic meanings influence lay investors' stock choices, bridging consumer behavior, economic sociology, and finance. Her academic work spans interdisciplinary market studies, organizational communication, and ethical consumption. Notable research areas include credit marketing's impact on inequality, the performativity of nudging in market design, and the socio-material construction of consumer rationality. She has published extensively on topics like mortgage markets, debt dynamics, and cultural shifts in consumer practices across Hungary, the U.S., and beyond. Recent grants include the Lead Agency Swiss National Science Foundation grant (2024), emphasizing her role in shaping market ethics and financial behavior research. Her work often integrates qualitative methods, exploring how legal frameworks and cultural values shape market organization and consumer agency. Key Research Themes: Consumer Culture Theory, Markets and Moralities, Financialization, Corporate Communication Notable Projects: Analysis of Hungarian mortgage market governance, cross-cultural comparisons of debt practices, and the ethics of algorithmic credit marketing

Suzanne Rivardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Technology Management
• Risk Management
• Business Process Transformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Rivard is a Full Professor at HEC Montréal since 1978 and holder of the Chair in Strategic Management of Information Technology. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2005) and recipient of the 2017 Grand Prize for excellence in research, she specializes in IT strategy, risk management, and outsourcing dynamics. Her work explores institutional frameworks in IS development, organizational agility through IT, and user resistance during digital transformations. Her research interests focus on theorizing emerging technologies, dynamic capabilities in IT governance, and the interplay between organizational identity and IT implementation. Notable contributions include models for IT outsourcing success, risk management frameworks, and analyses of post-merger IS integration challenges. Her honorary PhD from Aix-Marseille Université (2016) underscores her international academic influence. Rivard’s articles span 40+ years, emphasizing theory-building methodologies and practical applications of IT strategy. Recent works address post-breach user behavior, conceptual leaps in literature reviews, and native theories for emerging technologies. She consistently bridges academic rigor with real-world organizational challenges. Key Awards: Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2005), Grand Prize for Research Excellence (2017) Professional Roles: Chair in Strategic IT Management, Leading Research on Offshore Outsourcing and Project Risk Research Themes: IT Project Risk, Outsourcing Governance, Organizational Agility, User Resistance