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Yu Fengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Programming Languages
• Program Synthesis
• Program Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yu Feng is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018 and his MS in Computer Science from Beihang University in 2008. His research focuses on programming languages, program analysis and verification, program synthesis, and security. Specifically, he aims to build automated tools that guarantee the desired behavior of systems in a sound, precise, and scalable way. He is particularly interested in applying program synthesis and analysis to tackle security and performance problems in mobile devices and blockchain applications. Professor Feng's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on program synthesis for security applications, particularly in blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs. His work spans multiple top-tier conferences including PLDI, POPL, ASE, and CCS, showing consistent contributions to both programming languages and security communities. His research often combines logical reasoning with machine learning techniques to develop innovative solutions for complex problems in program analysis and synthesis. Ethereum Academic Award (2025, 2024, 2023) ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Paper Award, PLDI 2022 ACM SIGCHI Best Paper Award, CHI 2021 Google Faculty Research Award (Security), 2021 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award, ASE 2020 DARPA HARDEN grant (2022-2025) NSF-SaTC grant (2019-2022) ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Paper Award, PLDI 2018 Professor Feng actively mentors students in his research group, currently advising several PhD students including Yanju Chen, Junrui Liu, Hongbo Wen, and Hanzhi Liu. He has served on program committees for numerous top conferences including CCS, PLDI, OOPSLA, ICSE, ASPLOS, and POPL. His research is supported by prestigious grants including DARPA HARDEN and NSF-SaTC. His laboratory focuses on developing cutting-edge program synthesis and analysis frameworks that combine logical reasoning with machine learning. The team works on applications in blockchain security, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure protocol implementation.

Mohammad Hamdaqaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Model-Based Software Engineering
• Blockchain
• Smart Contracts
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Hamdaqa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal (Canada), where he leads the Software and Emerging Technologies Lab. He received his PhD in Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada in 2016 and holds multiple advanced degrees including a Master of Applied Science in Software Engineering and an MBA with a minor in Management Information Systems. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University, Canada Master in Business Administration, New York Institute of Technology, USA Bachelor in Computer Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan Dr. Hamdaqa's research focuses on the intersection of software engineering and emerging technologies. His work explores how software engineering approaches can be tailored to address the complexities of architecting, building, and deploying applications for new platforms like Cloud Computing and Blockchain. He is particularly interested in how emerging technologies can advance software creation, evolution, and management practices. His research spans model-driven software engineering, cloud computing, blockchain, and the application of AI in software development processes. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on smart contract security, infrastructure as code, model-driven engineering, and the application of large language models in software engineering tasks. His work bridges theoretical software engineering concepts with practical applications in cutting-edge technology domains, with particular emphasis on addressing security, sustainability, and maintainability challenges in next-generation software systems. Dr. Hamdaqa has received recognition through service on program committees for major software engineering conferences including ASE, ICSE, MODELS, and SANER. He serves on the editorial board of Service Transactions on Internet of Things and is a Member of the IEEE Computer Society and the Association for Computing Machinery. He has supervised multiple Master's students to completion, with recent theses focusing on OCL generation, smart contract auditing, epidemiological modeling, and infrastructure as code security. His current research group continues to explore innovative approaches at the intersection of software engineering and emerging technologies. Dr. Hamdaqa leads the Software and Emerging Technologies Lab at Polytechnique Montréal, which brings together researchers and students to investigate cutting-edge challenges in software engineering for new technology platforms. The lab focuses on practical solutions that balance theoretical rigor with real-world applicability.

Julien Ochalaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Muscle Contraction
• Myofilaments
• Myopathies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julien Ochala is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. He leads the XLAB research group focused on muscle physiology, with additional affiliation as Reader in Muscle Physiology at King's College London. His educational background includes: Docentur in Physiology, Uppsala University (2010) Ph.D. in Physiology, Université de Bourgogne, France (2007) M.Sc. in Physiology, Université de Bourgogne (2002) B.Sc. in Physiology, Université de Bourgogne (2000) Ochala's research focuses on the regulation of muscle contraction at cellular and molecular levels in health and disease. His laboratory employs diverse techniques from single molecule biophysics to whole muscle physiology and high-resolution confocal microscopy. Current research questions explore sarcomeric function evolution, disease mechanisms, cellular remodeling, and therapeutic potential of sarcomeric proteins. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on myosin super-relaxation states across various conditions including cardiomyopathies, diabetes, aging, and even hibernation in grizzly bears. His work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with clinical applications in muscle and cardiac disorders. As an active researcher with over 100 publications and an h-index of 26 (as of 2020), Ochala serves as senior editor for Experimental Physiology and Frontiers in Physiology, regularly reviews for scientific journals and funding bodies, and has been invited to present at prestigious institutions including the Institute of Myology in Paris, UCSD, and University of Edinburgh. Ochala leads a productive research laboratory established in 2010, utilizing animal models and human tissue to investigate fundamental mechanisms of muscle function. His work has significant implications for understanding and treating various muscle-related disorders.

• Social Work
• Social Sciences
• Human Services
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Thure Alting serves as a Lecturer at ASH Berlin (Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin), a specialized university of applied sciences in Berlin, Germany. He holds a Master of Arts degree and is listed with external status in the university directory, suggesting he may be a contract or adjunct instructor rather than a permanent faculty member. ASH Berlin specializes in social work, nursing, and human services education with a strong emphasis on practice-oriented training. Given the institutional focus, Thure Alting's teaching responsibilities likely encompass areas within social sciences, social policy implementation, and human services delivery. Contact Information: Email: thure.alting@spiegelbild.de Professional Context: Institutional Type: University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule) Academic Focus: Social professions and human services Teaching Role: External Lecturer

• Civil Law
• Property Law
• Contract Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Wojciech Katner is a distinguished academic at the University of Lodz's Faculty of Law and Administration, where he has served since 1972. Currently holding the position of full professor in the Department of Commercial Law, Insurance and Industrial Property, he has progressed through the academic ranks from assistant to his current position, achieving the title of professor in 1997 and becoming a full professor in 2001. His career includes significant administrative roles including Vice-Dean (1989-92), Vice-Rector for International Cooperation (2005-08), and leadership positions in national institutions such as Vice-President of the Supreme Audit Office (1992-97) and Deputy Minister of Economy (1997-2001). Professor Katner's research focuses on classical civil law with special emphasis on property law (including ownership and land easements), contract law (particularly commercial contracts), environmental protection law, and commercial law with attention to entrepreneurs' legal status, business entities, and civil liability of entrepreneurs. His scholarly work examines the intersection of civil law principles with commercial practice, analyzing topics such as commercial sales, leasing agreements, and business transactions within both national and international contexts. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on commercial law development, with particular attention to contract theory, business transactions, and the legal framework for entrepreneurs. The publications reveal progression from foundational work on property rights and civil law principles toward increasingly specialized analysis of commercial contracts, business entities, and the evolving regulatory environment for entrepreneurs in Poland and within the European Union framework. Fulbright Senior Scholar (1984-85) French Government Scholarship at University of Paris I (1988) Honorary Chairman of Polish Fulbright Alumni Association Member of Polish Section of French Legal Scholarly Association Henri Capitant Member of Łódź Scientific Society Professor Katner has supervised hundreds of master's theses and ten doctoral dissertations while serving as a reviewer for over twenty doctoral and habilitation dissertations. His academic leadership extends to committee service including five participations in professorial title award processes and membership in various national legal committees including the Property Law Group in the Civil Law Codification Commission. His teaching career spans decades, with recent courses including 'Elements of Economic and Commercial Law' for administration students and doctoral seminars. As head of the Department of Commercial Law, Insurance and Industrial Property since 1988, Professor Katner has shaped the academic direction of commercial law studies at the University of Lodz. His leadership extends to international collaborations including the Polish-American Offset Program with the University of Texas and ongoing Fulbright program involvement through the Polish Fulbright Alumni Association which he chairs honorarily.

OU-YANG Huiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Fixed Income
• +۵ مورد دیگر

OU-YANG Hui serves as the Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). With dual PhDs from UC Berkeley and Tulane University, he brings extensive academic expertise combined with significant industry experience from his roles as Managing Director at UBS, Lehman Brothers, and Nomura Securities where he led quantitative strategies teams. His educational background includes: PhD in Finance, University of California, Berkeley PhD in Chemical Physics, Tulane University Postdoctoral Training in Chemical Physics, California Institute of Technology (under Nobel Laureate Rudy Marcus) Professor Ou-Yang's research focuses on the development of asset pricing and corporate finance models, with particular expertise in Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Fixed Income, Integrated Models of Asset Pricing, Internet Finance, Moral Hazard, Quantitative Strategies and Research, and Risk Management . His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications, often exploring how market participants process information and how this affects asset prices and trading strategies. A significant portion of his research examines the interaction between different types of market participants, information asymmetry, and how these factors influence market efficiency and price formation. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding market dynamics through rigorous quantitative approaches. His work spans theoretical modeling, empirical analysis, and practical applications in both traditional and emerging financial markets. Professor Ou-Yang has made significant contributions to understanding portfolio delegation, strategic trading, differences of opinion among market participants, and the application of continuous-time models to financial problems. His more recent work has increasingly focused on Chinese financial markets and the unique challenges and opportunities presented by China's economic development and financial innovation. Professor Ou-Yang has received numerous prestigious awards for his scholarly contributions: Barclays Global Investors/Michael Brennan Runner-Up Award for the best paper published in the Review of Financial Studies Outstanding Professor Award (Professor of the Year), Global Executive MBA, Fuqua Business School, Duke University (2004) The Society of Quantitative Analysts Award (2005 Western Finance Association Meetings) Third place award for the best paper at the 2004 China International Finance Association Meeting With his extensive industry experience as a managing director at major financial institutions, Professor Ou-Yang brings practical insights to his academic work and teaching. He has developed various structured products and trading strategies during his industry career, including "Hedging and Outperforming Inflations in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand," "Asset Allocation using Macro Signals," and "Relative Value Commodity Strategies." His industry experience informs his research on practical financial problems and enhances his ability to mentor students interested in both academic and industry careers in finance. While the text doesn't explicitly mention specific labs or research teams he leads at CKGSB, his role as Senior Associate Dean and Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor suggests he plays a significant leadership role in shaping the research direction of the finance faculty at CKGSB. His work on Chinese financial markets, internet finance, and the international expansion of Chinese companies indicates he likely oversees research initiatives focused on China's evolving financial landscape and its integration with global markets.

Lidiya Dubytskaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bacterial Pathogenesis
• Virulence Mechanisms
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lidiya Dubytska serves as Associate Professor of Biology at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, where she established new research directions in microbiology and pathogen-host interactions since joining in 2017. Her work focuses on bacterial virulence mechanisms and translational applications for disease control, with extensive contributions to understanding Edwardsiella ictaluri and Borrelia burgdorferi pathogenesis. Her academic training includes: MS in Biochemistry from Ivan Franko State University of L'viv, Ukraine, researching TGF-beta effects on fibroblast collagen gel contraction Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics from Ukraine's National Academy of Science (2003), developing Streptomyces strains for anticancer drug production Dr. Dubytska's research examines global virulence regulation through Type Three Secretion Systems, alternative sigma factors, and two-component systems. She investigates how pathogens like Edwardsiella modulate host organelle trafficking and immune responses, with implications for vaccine development and therapeutic interventions against bacterial infections. Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary work bridging bacterial genomics, host-pathogen dynamics, and molecular pathogenesis. Her recent output emphasizes aquaculture pathogens and spirochetal diseases, demonstrating technical expertise in genome annotation, effector protein characterization, and virulence gene regulation across diverse bacterial systems. Key recognition includes: National Academy of Science of Ukraine prize for best scientific presentation (2002) She has mentored undergraduate researchers like Demetrius McAtee (2nd place biology poster competition, 2019) and secured research funding including an LSU/USDA grant as Co-PI and CEIDER support. Her collaborative network spans Ukrainian institutions, New York Medical College, and Louisiana State University. Dr. Dubytska's laboratory has annotated multiple Edwardsiella genomes and plasmids, contributing to GenBank submissions. She maintains active editorial roles with Advances in Microbiology and BMC Microbiology while advising on microbiological applications textbooks.

Andreas Riedlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Private law
• European private law
• Private insurance law
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Andreas Riedler serves as Head of the Institute for Civil Law (Deputy) and Head of the Department of European Private Law and Private Insurance Law at Johannes Kepler University Linz. He additionally leads the Institute for Multimedia Legal Studies in Linz and the Department of Multimedia Civil Law, demonstrating significant institutional leadership across multiple academic units. Professor Riedler's research spans comprehensive domains of legal scholarship with primary emphasis on Private Law , European Private Law , and Private Insurance Law . His private law expertise encompasses General part of private law (contract formation, interpretation, avoidance, representation), Tort law (limitation periods, investor litigation), Unjust enrichment law, Law of special types of contracts (purchase, exchange, work, loan), Property law (real credit security), and Inheritance law. His insurance law research covers the entire general part of the Insurance Contract Act, regulated insurance sectors, and non-regulated insurance developments. Banking law research focuses on credit security instruments and syndicates. Professor Riedler actively participates in legislative processes and maintains professional collaborations with judiciary bodies, the Bar Association, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, insurance industry representatives, and economic interest groups across multiple sectors. His academic contributions extend to editing the textbook series 'Studienkonzept Zivilrecht' and the internationally recognized 'Versicherungsrecht – Versicherungspraxis' series. Editor of 'Studienkonzept Zivilrecht' (Civil Law Study Concept) Author of multiple textbooks on Austrian civil law Contributor to commentaries on Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) Contributor to commentaries on Insurance Contract Act (VersVG) Expert witness in civil, corporate, and private insurance law Teaching responsibilities include Private Law I and Civil Law courses across the diploma program, multimedia diploma program, bachelor's degree in business law, and doctoral studies. His scholarly output includes extensive national and international publications, though specific articles aren't detailed in the source material.

Bas Spittersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Homotopy Type Theory
• Formal Verification
• Blockchain
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bas Spitters is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University, Denmark. He leads the Concordium Blockchain Research Center and the Blockchain workpackage in Digit , and contributes to Aarhus University's Quantum Campus initiative. His research spans Homotopy Type Theory , Formal Verification , and High-assurance cryptographic software . He develops proof assistants like Coq for applications in probabilistic programming , blockchain security , and quantum computing . Recent article trends focus on verified compilation (CertiCoq-Wasm), smart contract certification (ConCert), and applications of HoTT to probabilistic and blockchain systems. Key keywords include Formal Methods , Blockchain , Quantum Computing , and Cubical Type Theory . Scientific awards and grants: AFOSR grant (2018-2021) for Homotopy Type Theory in probabilistic computation Villum Foundation grant (2015-2019) for Guarded Homotopy Type Theory NWO VENI grant (2010-2013) for Reasoning and Computing DIAMANT researcher grant Advising and collaboration: Advised PhD students: Benjamin Salling Hvass, Jakob Botsch Nielsen, Andreas Aagaard Lynge, Soren Eller Thomsen, Martin Bidlingmaier Collaborated on computer-verified exact analysis, smart contracts, and quantum logic Organized workshops: TYPES workshop , HACS , and DMV Mini-Symposium

Pasquale Palumboمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Control Systems Theory
• Systems Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pasquale Palumbo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences at the University of Milano-Bicocca and a Research Associate at Italy's National Research Council (IASI-CNR). He holds an honorary professorship at Obuda University (Hungary) and previously served as a Contract Professor at the University of L’Aquila for 19 years. He received his Laurea (1995) and Ph.D. (2000) in Electronic Engineering from the University of L’Aquila. His research integrates mathematical control theory with biological applications, focusing on: Stochastic systems and nonlinear filtering for biomedical engineering Artificial pancreas development for diabetes management Tumor growth control via antiangiogenic therapy Metabolic and cell cycle modeling in systems biology He leads the Palumbo Lab and received editorial awards from Kybernetyka (2013) and IET Systems Biology (2018). He serves on editorial boards of PLoS ONE, Frontiers, and Mathematical Problems in Engineering. He has supervised 80+ theses and coordinates international collaborations across Europe and the US. His active 2023 project develops clinical validation methods for an artificial pancreas targeting type 2 diabetes.

• Biomedical Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine
• Animal Reproduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ildefonso Óscar Quesada Canales is a Contracted Professor (Type 1) at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, working within the Department of Morphology. His primary affiliations include: University Institute of Animal Health and Food Safety (IUSA) Research Group IUSA-ONEHEALTH 5: Comparative Animal Reproduction, Oncology and Anesthesiology Research Group IUSA-ONEHEALTH 3: Veterinary and Forensic Histology and Pathology His research spans Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Veterinary Medicine, including animal reproduction, oncology, anesthesiology, and diagnostic techniques. He utilizes histochemical and immunohistochemical methods for meat quality analysis in regional livestock. Quesada Canales has participated in publicly funded projects addressing animal health challenges in the Canary Islands, including Caprine Paratuberculosis control and quality assessment of Canary Black Pig meat.

Klaus von Gleissenthallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Programming Languages
• Security
• Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klaus von Gleissenthall is a tenured Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Theory Group and VUSec security lab. He holds a joint appointment with CWI's Computer Security group. Previously, he was a post-doc at UCSD and completed his PhD at TUM under a Microsoft Research scholarship. His research integrates programming languages , security , and systems to develop formally verified, low-overhead solutions for hardware/software correctness. Key focus areas include: Side-channel attack mitigation via leakage contracts Refinement-type systems for hardware verification Byzantine fault tolerance in distributed systems Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on hardware security (45% of recent papers), formal methods (30%), and distributed systems (25%), with consistent appearances in top-tier venues (S&P, CCS, OOPSLA). Awards & Honors: ERC Starting Grant (€1.5M, 2024) Intel Hardware Security Award Honorable Mention (2020, 2024) Distinguished Paper Awards: CCS'23, OOPSLA'23, POPL'21 He advises four PhD students and two post-docs, supported by his ERC grant. Current projects include refinement types for hardware and pre-silicon leak detection. His lab collaborates with VUSec and CWI, focusing on scalable verification tools like LLVM Blade and methodologies for constant-time execution guarantees.

Robert Wisemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metabolic Regulation
• Functional Imaging of excitable cells
• Cellular adaptation to stress and stem cell plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Wiseman is a Professor at Michigan State University with primary affiliation in the Department of Physiology. His additional academic roles include faculty membership in the Genetics & Genome Sciences Program and professorship in the BioMolecular Science Gateway. Department of Physiology Genetics & Genome Sciences Program BioMolecular Science Gateway His research centers on metabolic regulation in excitable tissues (skeletal muscle, brain, and heart), with emphasis on skeletal muscle as the body's largest organ system (40-45% of body mass) critical for glucose homeostasis. Key interests include functional imaging of cellular processes, stress adaptation mechanisms, stem cell plasticity, blood flow dynamics, and mitochondrial function in metabolic disorders. Analysis of his 2018-2019 publications reveals consistent focus on microvascular dysfunction in metabolic syndrome and diabetes, skeletal muscle bioenergetics, and causal relationships between obesity/inactivity versus hyperglycemia in exercise intolerance. His work predominantly employs rodent models and integrates physiological measurements with advanced imaging techniques. Dr. Wiseman leads a laboratory utilizing multimodal approaches including: Magnetic resonance imaging/spectroscopy for non-invasive blood flow and energy dynamics measurement Mathematical modeling and computational analysis High-resolution respirometry Genetic modifications in transgenic animals Viral vector-mediated metabolic challenge induction

Julio Altamirano Barreraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Molecular Cardiology
• Calcium Signaling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julio Altamirano Barrera serves as Associate Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey's School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Campus Chihuahua), where he has been faculty since 2009. His academic appointments include leadership in the Prevención Strategic Research Group and affiliation with the National System of Researchers (Level 2). He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular System and Thesis supervision. Bachelor of Biology (Honors), National Autonomous University of Mexico Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago (2004) Postdoctoral Training: Loyola University Chicago (2004-2005) and University of Maryland at Baltimore (2005-2009, AHA Fellowship) His research centers on molecular mechanisms of calcium signaling in cardiac pathologies , particularly heart failure and ventricular arrhythmias. Using animal models of metabolic diseases, his lab employs confocal microscopy, cellular electrophysiology, and molecular biology techniques to investigate SERCA2a/RyR2 dysfunction, oxidative stress, and T-tubule remodeling. Current work explores H2S therapy for cardiac hypertrophy and intermittent fasting applications in heart failure. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in calcium handling pathologies (80% of articles), with strong focus on metabolic syndrome complications (60%) and emerging work in natural compound therapeutics (20%). Key techniques include confocal calcium imaging (73%) and molecular analysis of cardiac proteins (67%). National System of Researchers Level 2 Certification (CONACYT) American Heart Association Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Altamirano has graduated 7 Master's students, 1 Ph.D. candidate, and mentored 1 Postdoctoral Fellow . His research is supported through institutional grants at Tecnologico de Monterrey, with recent projects examining cardiac calcium dynamics in diabetic models and therapeutic interventions for hypertensive heart disease. He actively participates in the Sustainable Development Goals initiative, particularly Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) and Industry Innovation (SDG 9). His laboratory focuses on cardiac biophysics and molecular pathology , utilizing rat models of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and cardiac injury. Current projects investigate H2S-based therapies, intermittent fasting protocols, and natural antimicrobial compounds with potential cardiovascular applications.

Mohammad Adnan Hamdaqaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Model-Based Software Engineering
• Cloud Computing
• Blockchain
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Adnan Hamdaqa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal (Canada), where he leads the Software and Emerging Technologies Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2016), along with a Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Concordia University, an MBA from New York Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies and software engineering, particularly how software engineering approaches can be adapted for new platforms like Cloud Computing and Blockchain. His work spans model-driven software engineering, cloud applications, and blockchain technologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on blockchain technology, especially smart contracts and Ethereum, with significant work on security, evolution, and visualization of these systems. His research also demonstrates growing integration of large language models in software engineering tasks, particularly for model specification and code generation. There's also a notable thread of work on sustainability in infrastructure as code and security practices across cloud platforms. Hamdaqa actively contributes to the academic community as a member of IEEE Computer Society and ACM, and has served on program committees for numerous conferences in software engineering and services communities. He has successfully supervised multiple Master's students, with recent theses focusing on smart contract auditing, epidemiological modeling using model-driven approaches, and security practices in infrastructure as code. His lab maintains active research in both theoretical and applied aspects of software engineering for emerging technologies.