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Dr. Georgie Agar is a Lecturer at the School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University , affiliated with the College of Health and Life Sciences and the Applied Health Research Group . Her research focuses on sleep disorders, self-injurious behavior, and caregiver impact in individuals with intellectual disabilities and rare genetic syndromes like Smith-Magenis and Angelman syndromes. Research Interests : Dr. Agar specializes in developing inclusive clinical assessment tools for sleep, pain, and behavior in neurodevelopmental populations. She employs mixed-methods, meta-analytic approaches, and longitudinal studies to explore sleep trajectories, behavioral conditioning models, and caregiver experiences. Publications : Her work spans sleep management in Smith-Magenis syndrome, overactivity metrics in genetic conditions, and systematic reviews on self-restraint in autism. Key journals include Molecular Autism , Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases , and Research in Developmental Disabilities . Labs & Collaborations : She collaborates with the Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment , focusing on neurodevelopmental research and cross-institutional partnerships in sleep and behavioral science.

• Sleep Disorders
• Intellectual Disability
• Behavioral Psychology
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Michael C. Frank is the Benjamin Scott Crocker Professor of Human Biology at Stanford University and Director of the Symbolic Systems Program. He leads the Stanford Language and Cognition Lab and has pioneered large-scale collaborative projects including Wordbank (open vocabulary data), MetaLab (developmental meta-analyses), ManyBabies (replication network), childes-db (language transcripts), and Peekbank (eye-tracking repository). His research examines children's language learning and its interaction with social cognition, utilizing computational modeling, large datasets, and open science frameworks. Key interests include: Mechanisms of early language acquisition Pragmatic inference in social contexts Cross-cultural variability in cognitive development Data-driven approaches to developmental science Reproducibility and meta-scientific innovation Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong emphases on: 1) Novel methods for measuring language environments and cognitive abilities, 2) Computational models of learning and perception, 3) Cross-cultural investigations of social cognition, and 4) Infrastructure for open developmental science. The majority employ multimodal data, meta-analytic techniques, and large-scale collaborations. He teaches courses including Experimental Methods, Developmental Psychology, and interdisciplinary seminars on language, cognition, and computation. His lab maintains active research teams across multiple continents through initiatives like ManyBabies and LEVANTE.

• Developmental Psychology
• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Development
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Henry Corrigan-Gibbs is an Assistant Professor in MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and a member of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). He leads research in computer security, cryptography, and privacy-preserving systems. His work focuses on practical cryptographic systems that empower users while maintaining strong security guarantees. Notable contributions include the Tiptoe private search engine, Prio for privacy-preserving data aggregation, and Larch for secure authentication. His research has influenced industry standards at Apple, Google, and Mozilla, and has been recognized with awards such as the Best Young Researcher Paper at Eurocrypt and the Caspar Bowden Award. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Stanford University, advised by Dan Boneh), Postdoc at EPFL (hosted by Bryan Ford). B.S. in Computer Science from Yale University. Research Interests: Private Information Retrieval, Secure Authentication, Cryptographic Systems, Privacy-Preserving Analytics, and Hardware Security. His lab collaborates with PDOS and CSS research groups at MIT and co-hosts the MIT Security Seminar series. Grants and Funding: Supported by industry and government agencies (details in paper acknowledgments). Teaching roles include co-instructor for Applied Cryptography (6.5610) and Foundations of Computer Security (6.1600). Key Projects: Prio (used in iOS/Android), Tiptoe (private web search), Larch (backdoor-resistant authentication), and Whisper/Poplar systems for private data aggregation. His team includes postdocs, PhD students, and undergrad researchers working on cutting-edge cryptographic protocols.

• Computer Security
• Cryptography
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
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Jan Akmal is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University, holding dual affiliations in the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering and the Materials to Products group. His research specializes in additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on defect detection, smart materials, and 4D printing applications. He leads the AIM-Zero project (2023–2026), exploring AI-driven zero-defect AM processes. Akmal has received the Aalto Doctoral Incentive Scholarship (2023) and an Honorary Award (2023). He serves on editorial boards for Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology and Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering , and chairs the Finnish Rapid Prototyping Association (FIRPA). Key research areas include AI-based defect detection in metal AM, self-sensing components, and hybrid materials for dynamic displays. He collaborates globally on topics like optical tomography in powder bed fusion and medical AM applications. His work addresses sustainability, industrial adoption of AM, and legal frameworks for military logistics. Akmal has authored 24 publications and contributed to datasets on AM inaccuracies and defect classification, emphasizing practical applications and industry integration.

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing Technology
• Defect Detection
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Simon Dobson is a Professor of Computer Science and Deputy Head of the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on complex systems, sensor analytics, computational tools for simulation, and data analytics. He leads grants exceeding EUR30M, including a £5M EPSRC-funded programme in Sensor Systems Software. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2020) and advises the Scottish government. Education: BSc (University of Newcastle), DPhil (University of York), both in Computer Science. Professional: Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the British Computer Society. Research Interests: Complex systems, network science, higher-order networks, epidemiological modeling, and sensor data integration. Teaching: CS4203 (Computer Security), CS5728 (Complex Systems Modelling). Supervises PhD/MSc projects. Awards: Includes RSE Fellowship, BCS Fellowship, and multiple leadership roles in conferences and committees.

• Complex Systems
• Sensor Systems
• Data Analytics
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Martin Volk is a Full Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Zurich, with a dual affiliation to the Department of Informatics since 2019. He holds a PhD from the University of Koblenz and has held academic positions at institutions including Stockholm University (part-time from 2008-2011), Zurich University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Georgia. His research focuses on grammar engineering, machine translation evaluation, multilingual text analysis, and cross-language information retrieval. Education : Born in Cochem, Germany Studied Computer Science and Computational Linguistics at EWH University, Koblenz Master's in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia (Fulbright Scholar) PhD in Computational Linguistics from the University of Koblenz Research Interests : His work emphasizes data-driven NLP methods, including corpus-based approaches, parsing technologies, and the application of machine learning to historical and multilingual texts. Key focuses include: Machine translation systems and evaluation frameworks Grammar testing environments (e.g., GTU) OCR and digitization of historical documents (e.g., Gothic script) Development of parallel corpora for linguistic research Projects : SMULTRON: Multilingual parallel treebank project Bullinger Digital: Historical document digitization initiative Text+Berg: Digital Humanities project for alpine textual heritage EU-funded MuchMore (cross-language medical IR) Grants & Collaborations : Recipient of grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, EU projects, and industry partnerships (e.g., Siemens, Xerox). His work integrates academic and industrial perspectives in NLP tool development. Labs & Teams : Leads research teams in the Institute of Computational Linguistics at UZH, focusing on projects like the Zurich Parallel Corpus Collection and MODERN (modeling discourse for MT).

• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
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Alan Marco is an Associate Professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy within Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on innovation policy, patent economics, and intellectual property strategy. Previously, he served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where he co-created PatentsView.org and led the Cancer Moonshot Patent Challenge. Research interests span antitrust regulation, patent valuation, technology markets, and empirical legal studies. Marco holds a Ph.D. in economics from UC Berkeley and a B.A. from Skidmore College. Publications demonstrate expertise in patent analytics, with recent work examining strategic citation behaviors, FRAND royalty calculations, and links between antitrust enforcement and innovation. Research methodologies emphasize large-scale data analysis of USPTO records, litigation outcomes, and market transactions.

• Innovation Policy
• Patent Economics
• Intellectual Property
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Steven Siciliano is a Professor and NSERC/FCL Industrial Research Chair in In Situ Remediation and Risk Assessment at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources. He leads the CREATE Human and Ecological Risk Assessment Program. His expertise spans soil toxicology, greenhouse gas dynamics in polar ecosystems, and nitrogen cycle interactions in contaminated environments. Education: Ph.D. in Toxicology, University of Saskatchewan B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Concordia University Research Interests: His work focuses on human-soil interaction dynamics, including soil pollution impacts on human health (e.g., PAH toxicity via soil ingestion) and ecosystem resilience (e.g., nitrogen cycle disruptions). He investigates Arctic/Antarctic soil microbiology, greenhouse gas production in polar deserts, and the ecological effects of pollutants like mercury and petroleum hydrocarbons. His lab is divided into toxicology (e.g., metal cardiovascular effects, soil ingestion models) and ecology (e.g., sub-zero water effects on gene expression, Arctic nitrogen cycles). Teaching: Teaches courses on environmental fate analysis, contaminated site management, and advanced risk assessment methodologies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Courses include EVSC 420, TOX 820, and EVSC 821. Grants & Labs: Directs the CREATE Program and leads projects funded by NSERC and industry partnerships. His lab integrates fieldwork, molecular techniques, and modeling to address environmental remediation challenges. Collaborates on projects like cryoturbation-driven carbon dynamics and microbial community analysis in agricultural systems. Labs/Teams: Active in soil science research teams, including Arctic soil microbiology and bioremediation innovation groups. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations with environmental engineers and ecologists to advance in situ remediation technologies.

• Soil Toxicology
• Environmental Science
• Polar Ecosystems
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Prof. Ivan Cole is an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in rapid materials discovery for corrosion protection, nanostructures, and additive manufacturing. His work integrates computational modeling with high-throughput experimentation, focusing on corrosion inhibitors, biocompatible surfaces, and additive manufacturing process optimization. With over 30 years of experience across academia and industry (including leadership roles at CSIRO and Centro-Svilluppo Materiali), he leads the Rapid Discovery & Fabrication Team (RDF) to advance these research areas. Research Interests: Corrosion science, microbially induced corrosion (MIC), additive manufacturing surfaces, nanostructure sensing, multiscale modeling, and green materials discovery. His team addresses challenges in corrosion protection, biomedical implants, and environmental remediation through innovative methodologies. Awards: 2019 Australian Corrosion Medal 2016 CSIRO Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 Best Paper in NACE Corrosion Supervision & Projects: Active in mentoring PhD/Master’s students across corrosion inhibition, additive manufacturing, and nanostructure design. Notable projects include developing quorum sensing inhibitors for biofilm control, in-situ monitoring for metal AM, and eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Rapid Discovery & Fabrication Team and collaborates with industry partners to translate research into practical solutions for materials durability and sustainability.

• Corrosion Science
• Multiscale Modelling
• Additive Manufacturing
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Reiko Heckel is a Professor of Software Engineering at the University of Leicester, serving as Director of Postgraduate Teaching for Computing degrees and Data Analytics Lead at the Leicester Innovation Hub. She previously held academic roles at the Technical Universities of Dresden and Berlin before joining Leicester in 2004. Her research focuses on graph transformation systems, model-based development, stochastic modeling, and formal methods in software engineering. She earned her PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Computer Science from TU Berlin in 1998. Her research interests span software engineering pedagogy, formal specification techniques, and applications of graph grammars in system modeling. Recent work explores stochastic graph transformations for social networks, transparency engineering in AI systems, and blockchain-based smart contract frameworks. Her contributions bridge theoretical foundations with practical applications in cybersecurity, data integration, and human-centric systems design. Key contributions include advancements in automated test case generation via graph transformations, visual contracts for software reverse engineering, and formal methods for complex system analysis. Her work frequently intersects with industry through collaborations via the Leicester Innovation Hub, emphasizing data analytics and technology transfer. Education: MSc Computer Science, Technical University of Dresden PhD (Dr.-Ing.), Computer Science, TU Berlin (1998) Leadership Roles: Head of Department (2014-2018) Director of Postgraduate Teaching (Ongoing) Research Themes: Model-Based Development Stochastic Systems Analysis Graph Neural Networks Trustworthy AI Her publications reflect a focus on formal methods, with recent trends in applying graph transformation techniques to social network modeling, blockchain smart contracts, and educational pedagogy.

• Software Engineering
• Graph Transformation Systems
• Model-Based Development
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Dino Pedreschi is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pisa, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science (DI-UNIPI). He co-leads the Pisa KDD Lab, a joint research initiative between the University of Pisa and the Italian National Research Council’s Institute of Information Science and Technology, one of the earliest labs focused on data mining and knowledge discovery. His research spans Big Data Analytics , Social Network Analysis , Human Mobility Analysis , Privacy-by-Design , Explainable AI (XAI) , and ethical data mining . He is a pioneer in privacy-preserving data mining and has contributed significantly to understanding societal impacts of AI and big data. Recent publications highlight trends in explainable AI , fairness-aware data mining , urban mobility modeling , and socio-economic nowcasting , reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus combining computer science, social science, and policy. Notable scientific awards include: Google Research Award on Privacy (2009) University of Pisa Ordine del Cherubino (2017) Pedreschi has played leadership roles in major conferences such as ECML/PKDD (Co-Chair 2004), ICDM (Vice-Chair 2005), and ICDE (Vice-Chair 2014). He founded the Business Informatics MSc program at the University of Pisa to train interdisciplinary data scientists. He has been a visiting scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, CWI Amsterdam, UCLA, and the Barabási Lab at Northeastern University. He actively contributes to European research initiatives including SoBigData++, FAIR, and TAILOR, and has advised on AI policy, including testimony before the Italian Parliament on AI and labor markets. He is a key member of the Pisa KDD Lab, a leading research group in data science and AI ethics, fostering collaboration between academia and public institutions.

• Big Data Analytics
• Social Network Analysis and Mining
• Analysis of Human Mobility
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Associate Professor Sam Kirshner is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales within the School of Information Systems and Technology Management . His research focuses on behavioral decision making , algorithmic impact on operations , and artificial intelligence applications in business contexts. PhD in Management Science from Queen’s University, Canada Teaching expertise in data visualization, predictive analytics, and AI ethics Co-author of Business Analytics: A Management Approach Member of the Ethical AI Advisory His research explores how psychological distance and construal level theory influence decisions in supply chains, technology management, and consumer behavior. Recent work examines ChatGPT's decision biases , algorithm aversion , and sustainable operations under financial constraints. Key publication trends show focus areas: AI ethics and human-AI collaboration Behavioral supply chain analysis Temporal/spatial psychological distance effects CO2 forecasting with sparse data Consumer behavior in digital platforms Virtual reality and cognitive processing Supervision roles include mentoring 2 PhD students and 6 honors students, contributing to the next generation of scholars in business analytics and technology management.

• Behavioral Decision Making
• Operations Management
• Technology Management
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Emmanuel Stamatakis is a Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health at the University of Sydney's School of Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health). He holds NHMRC Leadership Fellowships (2021-2025 and 2026-2030) and leads the Charles Perkins Centre's Physical Activity & Exercise Theme. His research focuses on lifestyle behaviors' impacts on cardiometabolic conditions, cancer, and cardiovascular health, using large-scale cohort studies and wearable device data. Key roles include directing the Mackenzie Wearables Research Hub and co-chairing WHO's Physical Activity Guidelines Development Group. Education: PhD from University of Bristol (2003), post-doctoral training at University College London. He leads the ProPASS consortium, involving 45 cohorts with wearable data. Over 460 peer-reviewed publications, including Clarivate's Highly Cited list since 2019. Research interests integrate physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep analytics with clinical outcomes. Current projects explore wearables-based measurement innovations, SPAN (sleep-physical activity-nutrition) synergies, and intervention designs for GLP-1 receptor agonist users. Recent articles emphasize VILPA (vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) benefits, sleep-cardiovascular links, and multimodal lifestyle optimization. Awards include Australia's Top Researcher in Sports Medicine and multiple NHMRC grants. Supervises PhD projects on physical activity measurement and intervention design. Active in 50+ peer-reviewed journals and national/international funding bodies.

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Cardiometabolic Health
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Xiaofan (Fred) Jiang serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering within Columbia Engineering at Columbia University, holding dual affiliations as a Data Science Institute (DSI) Member and Smart Cities Chair for the Sense, Collect and Move Data Committee. His academic foundation was established at UC Berkeley through three earned degrees: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2004) Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2007) Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (2010) Dr. Jiang's research program bridges systems and data science with a core focus on intelligent embedded systems, driving innovations across mobile/wearable computing, intelligent built environments, IoT infrastructure, and connected health solutions. This interdisciplinary work has generated over four thousand citations and received widespread media coverage in The Economist, New York Post, Mashable, Gizmodo, The Telegraph, and Fast Company. His scholarly excellence is recognized through prestigious honors: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Vodafone-US Foundation Fellowship National Science Foundation CAREER Award Prior to his Columbia appointment, Dr. Jiang directed analytics and IoT research as Senior Staff Researcher at Intel Labs China. His current work is funded by competitive grants including the NSF CAREER award while mentoring graduate students in electrical engineering. He actively shapes Columbia's research ecosystem through leadership in the Data Science Institute's Smart Cities initiative and the Sense, Collect and Move Data Committee, advancing urban technology applications.

• Intelligent Embedded Systems
• Mobile Computing
• Wearable Computing
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Professor Ute Stephan is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at King's Business School, King’s College London, where she is affiliated with the Strategy, International Management & Entrepreneurship department. She is a globally recognized scholar in the psychology of entrepreneurship, with a focus on entrepreneurial well-being, mental health, social entrepreneurship, and the role of culture and institutions. Research Interests: Entrepreneurial well-being, stress, and mental health Social and inclusive entrepreneurship Cross-cultural innovation and national culture Family business and women entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial resilience during crises (e.g., Covid-19) Feedback-seeking and social networks Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding the psychological and social dimensions of entrepreneurship, particularly how entrepreneurs navigate uncertainty, maintain well-being, and create inclusive impact. Her work integrates insights from organizational behavior, psychology, and management, often using cross-national data and meta-analytic methods. Scientific Awards and Recognition: 2025 JIBS Decade Award Fellow, International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP) 21st Century Entrepreneurship Fellow Winner, 2016 GLOBE Robert J. House Best Research Paper Award Highly Commended, 2015 GLOBE Robert J. House Best Research Paper Award Nominee, 2021 Journal of Management Scholarly Impact Award She has secured over £3 million in research funding from the European Commission, UK Government, UK research councils, and German institutions. She serves as Associate Editor at Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice , and previously held editorial leadership roles at Applied Psychology and Journal of International Business Studies . She is an elected board member of the IAAP and chairs its publication committee. She also advises the Founder Mental Health Pledge and is an IfM Research Fellow at IfM Bonn. Labs and Research Teams: Lead investigator of the 25-country study on Entrepreneurship & COVID-19 Principal investigator of the WEWell project on women entrepreneurs’ well-being Lead investigator of the SEFORIS and SELUSI projects on social enterprises Team member in large-scale international collaborations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas

• Entrepreneurship
• Psychology of Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial Well-being
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