جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kai Lukoffمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Wellbeing
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kai Lukoff is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Santa Clara University, leading the Human-Computer Interaction Lab. His research focuses on digital wellbeing, ethical design of technologies with social impact, and collaborative augmented reality projects with Indigenous communities. He holds a PhD from the University of Washington and previously worked in mobile tech startups in China. Education: PhD in Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington (2022) B.A. in Political Science, Stanford University (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Lukoff investigates how digital interfaces affect user agency and wellbeing. His work includes redesigning social media features to improve digital health, creating culturally-sensitive AR projects like the Thámien Ohlone tour with Native American partners, and developing tools to combat attention-capturing designs. He emphasizes human-centered methods and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent Achievements: 2023 ACM SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award Niantic 8th Wall Grand Prize for AR storytelling NSF CRII Award ($174k) for SMAR research method development CHI 2024 Best Video Award for 'We Are Still Here' Lab & Teaching: Teaches courses in HCI, software engineering, and attention management. His lab focuses on AR for social justice, digital self-control tools, and participatory design with marginalized communities. Current projects include the Ohlone AR tour and systematic mobile app review frameworks.

Alessandro Acquistiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Privacy Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Information Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Acquisti is the Trustees Professor of Information Technology and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. He serves as the Director of the Privacy Economics Experiments (PeeX) Lab, Chair of CMU Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Faculty Chair of the Master of Science in Information Security Policy & Management program. He is also the co-director of the CMU Center for Behavioral and Decision Research (CBDR) and a member of Carnegie Mellon CyLab and the CyLab Usability, Privacy, and Security (CUPS) lab. Acquisti's research focuses on the economics and behavioral economics of privacy in a digital society. His work combines economic theory, behavioral research, and data analysis to investigate how individuals value privacy, how they make privacy-related decisions, and how privacy policies affect markets and society. His studies have promoted the revival of the economics of privacy, advanced the application of behavioral economics to consumer privacy valuations, and spearheaded the investigation of privacy and disclosures in social media. His recent publications examine the impact of privacy regulations like GDPR on content providers, the economics of behavioral advertising, privacy-preserving analytics, and the effectiveness of privacy nudges. These works span multiple disciplines including economics, computer science, information systems, and public policy, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research. PET Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies IBM Best Academic Privacy Faculty Award IEEE Cybersecurity Award for Innovation Heinz College School of Information Teaching Excellence Award Andrew Carnegie Fellow (inaugural class) Acquisti has testified before U.S. Senate and House committees and consulted with numerous government agencies including the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Federal Trade Commission, and the European Commission. His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Sloan Foundation, DARPA, Department of Homeland Security, and technology companies including Microsoft and Google. He has directed significant research initiatives including the CMU Digital Transformation and Innovation Center sponsored by PwC. Acquisti leads the PeeX Lab which conducts experimental research on privacy economics and is a key member of CMU's cybersecurity research ecosystem through his involvement with CyLab and the Center for Behavioral and Decision Research. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications through his service on national committees including the National Academies' Committee on public response to alerts and warnings using social media.

• Informatics
• Digital Literacy
• Risk and Digital Vulnerability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ingvar Tjøstheim is a Professor at the Hauge School of Management, NLA University College, Oslo. His work spans digital competence, human-computer interaction, and technology's societal impacts. Research Focus: Digital vulnerability, privacy, serious games, telepresence, and digital travel. Teaching: Digitalization and quantitative methods for bachelor students. Education : Master's in economics, management, and entrepreneurship; PhD in informatics. His publications explore digital travel psychology, data privacy paradoxes, and phishing susceptibility through games. Selected Honors : Best paper award (1998) for online auction study

• Consumer Law
• Digital Marketing Regulation
• Vulnerable Consumers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eleni Kaprou is Lecturer in Business Law at Queen Mary University of London, specializing in consumer protection and digital market regulation. She serves as Deputy Director for Consumers and Digital Markets at the Institute for Competition and Consumers. Her research examines aggressive commercial practices, energy market regulation, and vulnerability frameworks. Publications analyze regulatory gaps in digital advertising, informal debt collection abuses, and consumer credit protections. Recent work questions the adequacy of EU consumer directives for AI-driven marketing. Kaprou coordinates the LLM in International Business Law and teaches modules on digital markets law and commercial consumer protection. Research collaborations address comparative consumer law in Greece and vulnerability assessment methodologies. Contributions to edited volumes explore consumer empowerment in retail energy sectors and gender dimensions in consumer vulnerability.

Arno R. Lodderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet Governance
• Cyber Law
• Data Protection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Arno R. Lodder is a Full Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Transnational Legal Studies and a core member of the Amsterdam Law & Technology Institute. His research focuses on cyber law, data protection, privacy, AI ethics, and e-commerce regulation. He has supervised 12 PhD theses and serves as a judge at the Amsterdam District Court. Lodder has authored/co-authored over 30 books, including Cyberlaw in the Netherlands and EU Regulation of E-commerce . Teaching responsibilities include courses on Internet Law, AI Governance, and Cybersecurity within the university's Dutch and English legal programs. His ancillary activities include roles at SURF (Dutch educational network) and membership in international legal committees. Research interests span liability frameworks for emerging technologies, online dispute resolution mechanisms, and balancing digital innovation with legal safeguards. Recent work addresses GDPR challenges, algorithmic accountability, and regulatory responses to AI and social media. Lodder's interdisciplinary approach bridges law, technology, and policy, with active participation in global debates on digital governance and cybercrime. He has advised on high-profile cases involving platform liability, privacy in IoT systems, and cross-border cyber incidents.

Irina Heimbachمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digitalization
• Sustainability in IT Professions
• Algorithmic Literacy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irina Heimbach is an Assistant Professor of Digitalization at the WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, affiliated with the Marketing and Sales Group. Her research focuses on sustainability in digital technologies, including the underrepresentation of women in IT professions, algorithmic literacy, information privacy protection, and ethical AI usage. She teaches courses addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals through web applications, as well as ethical issues in AI and data analytics at both BSc and MSc levels. Her recent work explores robo-biased reviews and the ethical dimensions of marketing automation. Key publications include analyses of chatbot-mediated review systems and the dark side of data analytics in healthcare contexts. Dr. Heimbach’s research combines digital ethics with social media dynamics, emphasizing responsible innovation and regulatory frameworks. She contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on technology’s societal impact, particularly in ensuring equitable digital access and protecting consumer rights.

Edith Huberمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cybercrime
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Forensics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mag. Dr. Edith Huber serves as the Head of the Office for Research Services at the University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work focuses on cybersecurity, cybercrime analysis, and digital forensics. She has led several research projects, including investigations into cyberstalking, smart home vulnerabilities, and hate speech on social media. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, technology, and policy. Huber has authored influential publications on topics such as cybercrime victimization, fake news, and human trafficking prevention. She is actively involved in developing cybersecurity strategies and collaborates with institutions like the FFG and ÖAW. Her research emphasizes practical solutions for digital safety and ethical use of technology. Key Projects: CERT-Kommunikation II, Cyberstalking-Verhalten, Smart Home Security Analysis Research Themes: Cybercrime Dynamics, IoT Security, Digital Forensics, Social Media Risks Her contributions include creating guidelines for secure social media use and advancing methodologies for detecting cybercriminal behavior. Huber also addresses challenges in cert-communication and GDPR compliance for cybersecurity teams.

Shamel Addasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Systems
• Healthcare IT
• Digital Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shamel Addas is an Associate Professor and Distinguished Faculty Fellow of Digital Technology at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. His research focuses on the impact of information technologies (IT) on work and healthcare settings, particularly examining problematic IT use, human-AI interaction, and healthcare IT outcomes. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from McGill University, an MBA from Concordia University, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the American University in Cairo. Education: Ph.D. in Management (IS specialization), McGill University (2013) MBA, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University (2004) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, American University of Cairo (1997) Research Interests: Dr. Addas explores IT interruptions in workplaces, interactions with AI/chatbots, and healthcare IT’s impact on patient outcomes. His work addresses issues like email overload, telemonitoring efficacy, and algorithmic decision-making in green IS contexts. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as MIS Quarterly and Journal of Management Information Systems. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes healthcare IT innovation, digital misinformation, and multilevel organizational impacts. He combines experimental methods with neuroIS techniques to analyze behavioral responses to technology. Awards: Best Paper Award at 49th ASAC Conference (2021) Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on digital business, information systems evaluation, and research methods. Serves on editorial boards (e.g., Special Issue on Digitalization’s Dark Sides) and university committees. Previously taught in France, Netherlands, and Egypt. Labs/Teams: Leads research on chatbot experiments (e.g., virtual investment advisors) and collaborates on projects involving wearable health tech and algorithmic systems.

• Augmented Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Stewart Von Itzstein is affiliated with the University of South Australia’s UniSA STEM, specializing in Computer Science. His research focuses on augmented reality (AR), human-computer interaction, and educational technology. He has contributed to studies on spatial AR, haptic interfaces, deceptive digital patterns, and player motivation in games. Notable projects include analyzing IDE vs. traditional methods in programming assessments and evaluating cognitive impacts of AR predictive cues. His work bridges technical innovation with ethical considerations, such as consumer data rights and dark pattern mitigation. Research Areas: Spatial Augmented Reality (SAR) applications and performance optimization Haptic feedback systems and retargeting algorithms Educational technology and programming pedagogy Deceptive digital patterns and consumer protection Player motivation in digital games Key Collaborations: Wearable Computer Lab, Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments, and cross-disciplinary teams in STEM and creative fields.

Claire Bessantمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Children's privacy
• Family privacy
• Sharenting
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claire Bessant is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's School of Law, specializing in socio-legal research at the intersection of privacy, technology, and family law. She serves as PGR Lead and Ethics Lead for Northumbria Law School, and is a Fellow at CONNECTED by DATA. Her work focuses on children's privacy, family privacy, and domestic abuse, with significant contributions to government consultations on these topics. Her educational background includes: PhD in Law from University of Leicester (2021) on "Parental Views about the Importance of Family Privacy and its Protection in English Law" MA in Academic Practice (2011) LLM in Advanced Legal Practice (2002) LLB (Hons) in Law with French (1994) Claire Bessant's research primarily explores the impact of technology on children's privacy, particularly the phenomenon of "sharenting" (parents sharing information about children online). She examines how family privacy functions as an ideology that protects families from state intervention while enabling parental decision-making. Her work extends to school social media use, dark patterns in digital interfaces, and domestic abuse protection frameworks. She takes an interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with researchers across multiple fields to develop policy recommendations. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining children's rights in digital environments, with increasing focus on data-driven decision-making, GDPR compliance in educational settings, and the legal frameworks surrounding parental sharing of children's information online. Her work bridges legal scholarship with practical policy recommendations, often stemming from empirical research with parents, children, and educators. Claire has received recognition for her scholarly contributions: Joint winner of the TwentyForty Essay Competition (2019) As PGR Lead for Northumbria Law School, Claire supervises PhD students and is actively accepting new PhD candidates interested in sharenting, children's privacy, family privacy, and domestic abuse. She has secured significant research funding, including projects funded by AHRC for the OMDDAC research on data-driven approaches to Covid-19, and currently leads the "Investing in Children Longitudinal Study" (2022-2027). Her research collaborations span international boundaries, working with academics in the US and other countries on parental awareness of digital risks to children. Claire is an active member of Northumbria's Gender, Violence and Abuse Interdisciplinary Research Theme management group and participates in multiple research networks including the Socio-Legal Studies Association and the Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR). She contributes to policy discussions as a member of the ESRC, AHRC and UKRI Peer Review Colleges, and has provided expert input to government and parliamentary consultations on privacy and domestic abuse issues.

Andrea Giuffredi-Kährمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Brand Management
• Consumer-Brand Relationships
• Digitalization in Marketing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andrea Giuffredi-Kähr is an Assistant Professor for Marketing in the Digital Economy at the University of Zurich's Institute of Business Administration. She holds a doctorate from the University of Bern (2017) and previously worked there as a senior research assistant until 2019. Her research focuses on brand management, consumer-brand relationships, and the transformative impact of digitalization on these areas. She emphasizes sustainable consumption behaviors and the evolving dynamics of marketing in the digital economy. Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration and Psychology at the University of Bern Master's followed by a doctoral degree at the University of Bern Research interests: Brand defense mechanisms and online advocacy Influencer marketing and sponsorship disclosure effects Consumer aggression and brand sabotage dynamics Psychological dimensions of brand personality (e.g., dark triad traits) Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications for modern marketing challenges. Professional contributions: Published in top-tier marketing journals Active in promoting women in STEM through role modeling Member of the University of Zurich's Digital Society Initiative Labs/Teams: Part of the University of Zurich's marketing professorship group focusing on digital economy topics alongside Professors Algesheimer and Natter.

Sandeep Mishraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Judgment and Decision-Making
• Risk and Uncertainty
• Social Cognition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sandeep Mishra is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Consumer Studies and Director of the Adaptive Ventures Lab at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. His research focuses on judgment and decision-making under conditions of risk and uncertainty, integrating evolutionary theory and social cognition. He explores how personality traits, motivation, and social comparisons influence risk-taking behaviors, particularly in competitive environments. Dr. Mishra teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive-level courses in negotiation, decision-making, and artificial intelligence. His work examines the intersection of relative deprivation, personality, and risk assessment, with applications to gambling behavior, mental health, and organizational resilience. His research has been published in journals such as Proceedings of the Royal Society B and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . Key themes include the uncertainty-risk paradox, psychological resilience in public safety personnel, and the impact of social comparison on decision-making. He advises the Adaptive Ventures Lab, which investigates evolutionary frameworks for understanding human behavior in uncertain contexts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, economics, and management science, with contributions to both theoretical and applied domains.

• Dark Tourism
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Stakeholder Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sanja Dolenec is a researcher at the Department of Tourism within the Faculty of Economics and Tourism at Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. She earned her PhD in 2024 with a dissertation focusing on dark tourism in Istria County's antifascist heritage. Her academic career includes extensive research on sustainable tourism development, stakeholder engagement, and cultural tourism. Education: PhD in Tourism (2024), MSc in Economics (2012). Research interests emphasize dark tourism dynamics, community-tourism relationships, and heritage preservation strategies. Publications span dark tourism stakeholder analysis, generational travel behavior, and CSR in Istrian businesses. Her work bridges academic theory with practical tourism management challenges, particularly in culturally significant regions. Consultations available at Room 11, Preradovićeva 1/1, Pula.

Murat Ulukمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interaction Design
• Digital Privacy
• Social Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Murat Uluk serves as an Assistant Professor at Beykent University in the Faculty of Communication, Department of New Media, and concurrently at Ostim Technical University in the Faculty of Architecture and Design, Department of Visual Communication Design. He has held academic positions since 2017, progressing from Lecturer to Doctor Lecturer in 2022 before attaining his current rank. His teaching portfolio spans Web Design, Social Media Metrics, Interaction Design, and related courses across both Turkish and English curricula. His research centers on Interaction Design and Digital Privacy, with significant contributions to understanding online surveillance, cookie usage permissions, and ethical implications of digital interfaces. Key interests include Social Media dynamics, Web Technologies, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Journalism, and Mobile Applications, often contextualized within Turkish digital landscapes and regulatory frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on privacy challenges in evolving web ecosystems, particularly the transition to cookie-less environments. His work consistently employs user-centered methodologies to evaluate mobile health applications, targeted advertising mechanisms, and algorithmic filter bubbles, with strong emphasis on empirical studies presented at major international communication conferences.

Michelle Newberryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motivations for criminal behaviour
• Violent offending
• Poaching and illegal wildlife trade
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirchelle Newberry is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specifically within the Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology. She holds roles including Programme Director for the BSc Criminology and Psychology, Academic Integrity Lead, and member of multiple research and teaching committees. Her research focuses on understanding motivations behind criminal behavior, particularly violent crimes like murder, domestic violence, and animal cruelty, alongside poaching and illegal wildlife trade. She has conducted studies on animal abuse as a tool for domestic coercion and motivations behind wildlife crime in East Africa. Dr. Newberry has taught modules such as Criminological Psychology and Penology, and has supervised numerous PhD students. She has received awards including the 2021 Employee Dedication Award and multiple teaching accolades. Her work bridges psychological theory with criminal justice practice, emphasizing deterrent strategies and offender rehabilitation.