Rowena Harper is a Professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Edith Cowan University (ECU), where she leads educational strategy, including Library and the Centre for Learning and Teaching. Her portfolio encompasses curriculum innovation, learning technologies, and academic integrity initiatives. Prior roles include Director of ECU's Centre for Learning and Teaching and Associate Director of Curriculum Development at the University of South Australia. Harper holds a PhD, GradCertEd, and BA (Hons). Her research focuses on academic integrity, contract cheating, digital learning, and English language development. She co-founded the International Consortium of Academic Language and Learning Developers (ICALLD) and served as President of the Association for Academic Language and Learning (AALL). Key projects include leading the Learning Management System transition and City Campus Project at ECU. Her articles highlight innovative approaches to combating contract cheating, assessment reform, and digital clinical communication in health education. She emphasizes ethical pedagogy and institutional accountability in addressing academic misconduct.
Dr. Thomas Lancaster is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in academic integrity, generative AI's impact on education, and combating contract cheating. His roles include Associate Dean at Staffordshire University and leadership positions at Coventry University and Birmingham City University. His research spans ethical AI use, plagiarism detection, and educational policy. He has authored numerous articles on cheating prevention and technology's role in academic integrity. His Orcid identifier is 0000-0002-1534-7547, and he can be reached at t.lancaster@imperial.ac.uk. Research Interests: Lancaster focuses on the intersection of technology and academic ethics, including generative AI's implications for student work, digital watermarking, and social media's role in enabling cheating. He advocates for staff-student partnerships to strengthen integrity frameworks and has pioneered methodologies for detecting source code plagiarism from online repositories. Publications: His recent work highlights global comparisons of cheating industries, the evolution of AI-driven cheating threats, and policy development to address historical misconduct. He emphasizes practical solutions for institutions, such as leveraging AI tools ethically and enhancing detection systems. Professional Contributions: As a leader in computing education, Lancaster has improved placement-year support for students and developed strategies to address transnational education challenges. His work on the SEEPAI project in Southeast Europe underscores his global impact.
Dr Robin Crockett is the University Academic Integrity Lead at the University of Northampton, based in the Academic Registry. He is a mathematician-ethicist actively engaged in research and professional development in academic integrity, document forensics, and the detection of contract cheating and AI-generated text. He is a member of the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI), co-founder of the Midlands Integrity Group (UK), and has advised UK policymakers on legislation to ban essay mills. He holds Chartered Scientist and Chartered Mathematician status. MPhil, The Management of Electricity Supplies via Storage as Hydrogen, Cranfield University Master, Energy Conservation and the Environment, Cranfield University PhD, Electrostatic Damage to Semiconductor Devices, University of Southampton Master, Natural & Electrical Sciences, University of Cambridge Bachelor, Natural & Electrical Sciences, University of Cambridge Dr Crockett's research centers on document forensics and academic integrity, with core interests in Fourier theory, time-series analysis, and stylometry for identifying contract cheating. His work increasingly addresses the challenges posed by generative artificial intelligence in education. He applies mathematical and statistical methods to analyze linguistic cues, writing styles, and embedded information in student submissions. His recent publications highlight a strong trend toward understanding and mitigating academic misconduct in the AI era. Topics include AI-text detection uncertainties, forensic stylometry, and policy development for generative AI misuse. Earlier work includes environmental research on radon remediation and signal processing applications in telecommunications. Chartered Scientist Chartered Mathematician Dr Crockett has supervised PhD students, including Believe Nwamae in Computing. He has secured internal research funding, such as the Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers at the University of Northampton for a project on AI-synthesized text detection. He has been an Academic Visitor at Loughborough University and served on the Turnitin Advisory Board, indicating active collaboration and external engagement. He frequently presents at academic events and contributes to policy discussions. He is affiliated with research networks including the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI) and the European Geosciences Union (as a former Scientific Officer). His work is supported by institutional and collaborative projects focused on advancing machine discernment of academic misconduct.
Sang Kil Cha is an Associate Professor at KAIST's Graduate School of Information Security and School of Computing, where he also serves as Director of the Cyber Security Research Center (CSRC). His research focuses at the intersection of computer security and software engineering, with emphasis on building and evaluating systems that analyze programs. Dr. Cha received his B.S. from Korea University, and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). His educational background forms the foundation for his experimental approach to computer science research. His primary research interests include software security, software engineering, program analysis, binary code analysis, and fuzzing. Dr. Cha's work centers on developing practical security tools and methodologies that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications, particularly in program analysis and vulnerability detection. His research has significant implications for improving software reliability and security through advanced analysis techniques. Dr. Cha's publication record shows a strong focus on fuzzing techniques, binary analysis, and program understanding, with recent work expanding into blockchain security and decompilation. His research consistently appears in top-tier security and software engineering conferences including IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, and CCS. ACM Distinguished Paper Award (2024, 2022, 2014) USENIX Distinguished Paper Award (2023) IEEE Best Paper Award (2021) NDSS Best Paper Award (2019) As Director of CSRC and leader of SoftSec Lab at KAIST, Dr. Cha oversees multiple research projects focused on practical security solutions. His lab develops tools like B2R2 (a binary analysis framework) and OFuzz (a fuzzing platform), which have gained recognition in the security community. Dr. Cha actively contributes to the research community through program committee roles at major conferences including PLDI, ICSE, and ISSTA.
Michael Weiss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University, affiliated with the Technology Innovation Management (TIM) program. He holds a Dr.rer.nat. (Mannheim) and Dipl.-Ing. (Munich). His research focuses on open source ecosystems, cybersecurity, and innovation management, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Weiss chairs conferences like MCETECH and PLoP, and serves on the Hillside Group board. Education: Dr.rer.nat. (Computer Science, 200?), Dipl.-Ing. (Computer Engineering, 200?) Research interests include open source governance, business process modeling, and patterns for collaborative systems. His work bridges technical and organizational aspects of innovation, emphasizing community-driven development and ethical technology use. Recent projects apply topic modeling and machine learning to analyze cybersecurity threats and domain-specific ecosystems. Publications span journals like Technology Innovation Management Review and conferences such as ACM PLoP. Notable contributions include frameworks for license compliance analysis and methodologies for managing remote software projects. Weiss also explores emerging technologies' societal impacts, including AI ethics in education. Advising focuses on graduate students in TIM and Systems Engineering programs. Collaborates with industry on open source security initiatives and contributes to standards through the Hillside Group. Active in innovation education, developing tools like the Community Design Canvas for fostering collaborative problem-solving communities.
Stefania Bortolotti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of Trento and has held research positions at the University of Cologne, the Max Planck Institute in Bonn, and as a visiting scholar at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, with a particular emphasis on cooperation, inequality, the gender gap, and incentive systems. She has conducted studies on topics such as parental investments, fairness views under cheating, trust in social gatherings, and mentoring programs in academia. Bortolotti has published in top-tier journals including the Review of Economics and Statistics , Economic Journal , and Games and Economic Behavior . As a research fellow at IZA, she contributes to interdisciplinary research on labor economics and social policies. Her work combines experimental methodologies with real-world applications, addressing societal challenges like economic polarization and parenting interventions. Her academic career includes collaborations across institutions and international research networks. Office hours are held weekly via MS-Teams, with registration required. Bortolotti’s research also explores cross-cultural differences in economic behavior, such as regional disparities in cooperation within Italy, and the impact of personality traits on incentive responses. She actively engages in public outreach through her research on parenting and mindfulness interventions, aiming to bridge academic findings with practical societal solutions. Key contributions include analyzing dishonesty persistence, mentoring program efficacy, and the design of payments systems through experimental frameworks. Despite no explicit mentions of awards, her prolific publication record and institutional roles highlight her academic standing. Ongoing projects likely involve further exploration of behavioral economics applications in education and family policy contexts.
Claire Rogerson is an Associate Research Fellow and Lecturer at the School of Education, University of Wollongong. She holds roles such as Subject Coordinator (EDLE100) and Tutorial leader, focusing on educational practices and academic integrity. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Education (2016–2021) and a Bachelor of Primary Education (Hons.) (2011–2015). Her research emphasizes academic integrity, assessment design, student behavior analysis, and digital safety in education. She has explored topics like contract cheating detection and strategies to mitigate misconduct through assessment innovation. Recent publications address social media safety for children and motivations behind student subject choices. Rogerson secured an Early Mid-Career Researcher Enabling Grant (2022). Her work integrates pedagogical strategies with real-world applications, advocating for transparent academic practices. She contributes to teacher education frameworks promoting ethical awareness and effective feedback mechanisms.
Kirstie Best is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Northampton , affiliated with the School of Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice . Her academic career spans over 30 years, beginning as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Birmingham. Primary Teaching Focus: Human Rights Law across various contexts Current Research Focus: Restrictions on protest, the right to strike, and subversion concepts Historical Research Areas: National security, accelerated degree programs, and contract cheating Her recent publications include: 2020 : Stylometric analysis of ghostwritten vs. student-written assignments, exploring academic integrity through forensic linguistics 2014 : Critical review of family law pedagogy and practice
Professor Jennifer Byrne is a Professor of Molecular Oncology at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, and Director of Biobanking at NSW Health Pathology. She holds leadership roles including former Acting Head of the Children's Cancer Research Unit at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Deputy Director of the Kids Cancer Alliance. Her research focuses on biobanking operations, research publication integrity, and molecular oncology. Byrne has contributed to teaching modules on research integrity and molecular probes. She is a member of the Tour de Cure Grants Committee and the Automated Screening Working Group. Byrne was recognized by Nature in 2017 for her contributions to scientific integrity. Her work spans clinical and translational research, emphasizing ethical practices and reproducibility. She leads the PRIMeR group and is based at the NSW Health Statewide Biobank. Education: Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours and University Medal) in Physiology and Neuroscience from University of Queensland PhD in Molecular Oncology from University of Queensland Research Interests: Optimizing biobank operations to support biomedical research Integrity of research publications, particularly detecting fraud and paper mills Molecular mechanisms in childhood and adult cancers Development of tools for automated fact-checking in biomedical papers (e.g., Seek & Blastn) Awards and Honours: One of Nature's 'Ten people who mattered' (2017) Advising and Grants: Supervises students researching publication integrity and fraud detection Lead on grants addressing systematic fraud in under-studied genes and biobank sustainability Labs/Teams: PRIMeR group (Publication and Research Integrity in Medical Research) NSW Health Statewide Biobank
Dr. Irene Glendinning is Academic Manager for Student Experience at Coventry University and Visiting Fellow at University of Northampton. With a PhD evaluating academic integrity policies, she leads international initiatives combating educational corruption. Research Leadership: Principal Investigator for Erasmus-funded projects on plagiarism policies and academic integrity. Current director of $2.6M SSHRC Partnership on Plagiarism Prevention. Professional Recognition: Awarded BCS Meritorious Service Award (2022) and Vice-President of European Network for Academic Integrity (2017-2020). Serves on editorial boards for leading academic ethics journals.
Professor Martin Maties is a Professor of Civil Law, Labor and Social Law, and Methodology at the Faculty of Law, University of Augsburg. He has served as a professor at the university since January 2014, initially as a deputy chair in Winter Semester 2011/12, and later as a full professor since Summer Semester 2013. Professor Maties also leads the Research Center for eSports Law (FeSR), an independent institution of the Faculty of Law at the University of Augsburg, which he has headed since 2019. Professor Maties' research interests span Civil Law, Labor Law, Social Law, and particularly eSports Law. His work focuses on the intersection of traditional legal frameworks with the rapidly evolving eSports industry. He has organized numerous conferences including the Augsburg Forum on Employment Law and the Annual Conference of the Research Center for eSports Law, with the 7th Annual Conference scheduled for August 1, 2025, in Cologne. His research has examined critical issues such as working time regulations for eSports athletes, particularly concerning minors, loot boxes from legal perspectives, and contractual frameworks in the eSports industry. Professor Maties' publication record shows a clear evolution from traditional labor law topics to the specialized field of eSports law. His recent work demonstrates increasing specialization in the legal challenges of the eSports industry, including contract law, player rights, and regulatory frameworks. His publications include academic articles, commentaries on court decisions, and comprehensive reference works like the Stichwort-Kommentar eSport-Recht (2023), a 1,080-page commentary on eSports law. Member of the permanent equal opportunities commission of the University of Augsburg since January 2014 Member of the examination board for the Juristische Universitätsprüfung since 2021 Editorial board member of SpoPrax: Sportrecht und E-Sportrecht in der Praxis Professor Maties actively engages with both academic and practical legal communities through his numerous lectures, conference moderations, and media appearances. He has been featured in SPORT1 discussing FIFA's gambling ruling from the Netherlands and has appeared on various podcasts discussing eSports law. His commitment to legal education extends beyond traditional academic settings to include Knigge training for law students and practical workshops on legal methodology.
Ann Rogerson is a Professor in the School of Business at the University of Wollongong, holding dual roles as Academic Lead for the Assessment Reimagined Project and Chair of the UOW Academic Integrity Advisory Group. Her work focuses on academic integrity, assessment design, and mitigating contract cheating through innovative pedagogy and technology integration. She previously served as Associate Dean of Education (2019–2024) and leveraged this experience to pioneer initiatives addressing generative AI’s impact on academic integrity. Her research bridges organizational behavior and educational integrity, emphasizing real-world application through industry insights. Key achievements include winning the Turnitin Innovators Award (2016) and delivering globally attended webinars on Turnitin's pedagogical use. She actively contributes to academic integrity discourse via international forums like the Asia Pacific Forum for Educational Integrity and HERDSA. Current projects include the "Responsible Intelligence for Organisations, Society and Education" initiative (2024), addressing ethical AI use in education. Her teaching philosophy integrates lifelong learning with integrity, using Turnitin as a tool to foster writing excellence and critical thinking. Professional service includes leadership roles in ASCILITE and committee work at St Lukes Pre-school, reflecting her commitment to educational values across institutional and community contexts.
Meaghan Wetherell is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona's College of Information Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology and a bachelor’s degree in Biology, with interdisciplinary research spanning archaeology, paleontology, sedimentology, and sociology. Her primary research focuses on spatiotemporal drivers of mammalian extinction and diversification, complemented by work in effective science communication, vertebrate paleontology, and educational game design. Affiliations: Core Faculty in Communication and Society, Data Management, and Environmental Sciences Teaching: Remote courses in R programming, statistics, data visualization, game design, and science communication Her research integrates geospatial analysis, paleohydrology, and faunal turnover studies. Notable contributions include work on Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions, fish isotope-based paleoenvironmental reconstructions, and the application of digital tools to detect academic misconduct. She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, with recent work focusing on 3D fossil preservation mechanisms and contract cheating detection in online exams. Wetherell is a media contributor to PBS and National Geographic, and maintains an active public outreach presence through her website (www.meaghanwetherell.com). She currently operates from central Washington while maintaining academic ties to the University of Arizona’s Tucson campus.
Professor Phillip Dawson is the Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University. With over 20 years of experience in Australian higher education, he is a leading researcher in assessment practices, academic integrity, and the impact of artificial intelligence on education. His research focuses on: Assessment security in digital environments Feedback practices in higher education Academic integrity and cheating prevention Impact of artificial intelligence on assessment Evaluation of educational technology Grade inflation and assessment validity Professor Dawson's scholarly contributions have established him as a key voice in higher education assessment. His work has been featured in major media outlets including ABC TV, The Australian, The Age, Times Higher Education, BBC, VICE, Vox, and the Financial Times. He is frequently called upon to contribute to public debates on higher education policy and practice, including discussions in the Australian parliament. His notable achievements include: Four university-level teaching awards A citation from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Authorship of two influential books: 'Defending Assessment Security in a Digital World' (Routledge, 2021) and 'Re-imagining University Assessment in a Digital World' (Springer, 2020) Professor Dawson leads major research projects funded by the Australian Research Council, the Office for Learning and Teaching, and educational technology companies including Turnitin, Inspera and NetSpot. His current research examines how to design assessments that maintain validity in the age of generative AI, moving beyond simple rule-setting to fundamental structural changes in assessment design. Beyond his academic work, Professor Dawson is an active performer in comedy, particularly through 'The Peer Revue,' an academia-themed improv show which he both performs in and produces, demonstrating his commitment to making academic concepts accessible and engaging to broader audiences.
Colby Long is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at The College of Wooster, with affiliations in Statistical and Data Sciences. He joined Wooster in Fall 2019 after a postdoctoral fellowship at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute (The Ohio State University) and a stint as a data scientist. His research spans algebraic geometry, algebraic statistics, and discrete mathematics, primarily applied to phylogenetics. He teaches courses such as Foundations of Advanced Mathematics and Applied Data Science. B.A., Mathematics, St. Mary’s College of Maryland (2008) M.S. and Ph.D., Mathematics, North Carolina State University (2013, 2016) His research focuses on developing algebraic methods to analyze phylogenetic networks and trees, with applications in genomic sequence analysis, coalescent theory, and agent-based modeling. Recent publications address identifiability of networks, rank conditions in hypothesis testing, and software tools like the Macaulay2 PhylogeneticTrees package. His 15 most recent publications highlight trends in phylogenetic algebraic geometry, tropical geometry, and computational biology, with specific subfields including network invariants, gene flow modeling, and Markov process analysis.
