جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Jack Parkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptocurrency
• Political Economy of Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Jack Parkin is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Culture and Society (Western Sydney University), specializing in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency governance, and algorithmic decentralization. He holds a PhD in Political Economy (2018) from Western Sydney University, an MSc in Sustainable Development (2012) from the University of Exeter, and a BA in Geography (2011) also from Exeter. His research critically examines technical infrastructures of cryptocurrencies, venture capital dynamics, and the socio-technical networks shaping blockchain ecosystems. His in-press book Money/code/space: Bitcoin, blockchain, and algorithmic decentralisation (Oxford UP) explores the interplay between code, financial systems, and spatial economies. He has also published in Economy and Society on Bitcoin's governance structures. As Director at consultancy firm Eskin Taylor, he advises on distributed ledger technologies. His work bridges political economy theory with empirical studies conducted across Silicon Valley, New York City, and London through ethnographic fieldwork.

André Kaiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Federalism
• Political Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. André Kaiser is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Politics at the University of Cologne. His research focuses broadly on federalism, political economy, electoral systems, and democratic institutions. He leads the Comparative Research Center on Centralisation and Decentralisation (CCCP) and contributes to interdisciplinary studies on multi-level governance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, particularly in OECD countries and Turkey. Key research themes include dynamic de/centralization processes in federations, the impact of electoral systems on party systems, and institutional reforms in Westminster democracies. His datasets (e.g., De/Centralisation Dataset, Regional Elections Data-Set) are widely used for comparative political analysis. Prof. Kaiser has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, emphasizing methodological innovation and policy relevance. Teaching responsibilities include courses on comparative political economy and the political economy of digitalization. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the OECD and frequently publishes in journals such as *Political Studies* and *West European Politics*. His office is located at IBW Gebäude, Herbert-Lewin-Straße 2, Cologne.

• Applied Economics
• Public Finance
• Financial Economics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Ranjith Ihalanayake serves as Dean and Head of Program at Victoria University Business School within Victoria University's College of Arts, Business, Law, Education & IT. Holding a PhD in Applied Economics, he has maintained senior academic leadership roles since 2017 with ongoing research and supervision activities through 2025. Education: PhD in Applied Economics His research spans applied economics, public finance, financial economics, taxation, foreign direct investment, small business management, tourism economics, accounting education, insider trading, fiscal risks, sustainable tourism, and external debt management. Methodologically, he employs computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling and multivariate analysis for policy evaluation, with recent work examining professional skills development in accounting education, insider trading in emerging markets, fiscal risks in renewable energy policy, and tourism's role in poverty alleviation. Current research focuses on fiscal decentralisation, supply chain re-engineering, financial market performance, external debt management in South Asia, and sustainable tourism. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic evolution from tourism economics foundations toward contemporary intersections with accounting education integrity, financial market regulation in emerging economies, and sustainable debt management frameworks. His work maintains strong policy relevance across South Asian and Middle Eastern contexts while demonstrating methodological rigor through CGE modeling and advanced econometric techniques. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. As an experienced research supervisor, he has guided eight doctoral candidates to completion and currently supervises multiple PhD students across external debt risk, social enterprise efficiency, municipal fiscal reform, and stock market dynamics. His transnational education programs across Asia underscore commitment to global academic engagement and practical knowledge transfer.

May Henمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Tax
• Blockchain
• Digital Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr May Hen is a fiscal sociologist and socio-legal researcher based at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge , where she holds a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Research Fellowship and Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellowship (2023-2026). Her work intersects Tax , Blockchain , and the Digital Economy , with a focus on offshore financial centres and decentralised finance (DeFi). Education: BA, Communication (Hons.), Simon Fraser University MA, Communication, Simon Fraser University PhD, Sociology, University of Cambridge Hen’s research explores the socio-technical dynamics of global tax systems and digital economies. Her current project, Taxing Ghosts: Transnational Residency Issues in the Digital Economy , examines how tech firms navigate regulatory systems. She also leads a decade-long longitudinal study on gender dynamics in offshore finance. Her work spans ethnographic fieldwork in the Cayman Islands, blockchain analysis, and policy-oriented studies in higher education. Hen has previously worked at McGill University, LSE, and Microsoft Research, blending interdisciplinary methods to study fiscal systems. Scientific Awards: Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2023) TaxCOOP 35 Leaders of the Future in Tax (2020)

Tom Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nucleic Acid Chemistry
• CRISPR Technology
• Diagnostic Technologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tom Brown is a Professor of Nucleic Acid Chemistry at the University of Oxford's Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on designing and synthesizing chemically modified DNA and RNA for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including CRISPR systems for genome editing. He has developed Scorpion primers and HyBeacons, used in personalized medicine and rapid forensic analysis. His work has led to the creation of biotech companies like ATDBio and Primer Design, contributing significantly to COVID-19 diagnostics. Research Interests: Brown's group explores nucleic acid modifications, DNA structure-function relationships, and the application of click chemistry for gene assembly. They use techniques like X-ray crystallography and NMR to study DNA interactions with repair enzymes and mutagenic lesions. Key Contributions: Contributions include rapid mutation identification methods, oligonucleotide delivery platforms, and spherical nucleic acids for stem cell isolation. His work bridges chemistry and medicine, with applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, and biotechnology. Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his impactful research has driven industry collaboration and innovation in nucleic acid-based technologies. Labs/Teams: Leads the Nucleic Acids Research Group and the Brown Group, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Seila Panizzoloمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Organizations
• Organisational Sociology
• Practice Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Seila Panizzolo is an LSE Fellow in Qualitative Methodology at the Department of Methodology, London School of Economics and Political Science. She holds affiliations with the Oxford Department of International Development and the Department of Politics and International Studies at SOAS, University of London. Previously, she served as a Departmental Lecturer in Global Governance at the University of Oxford and taught at SOAS and City, University of London. Her research focuses on international organisations, organisational sociology, and spatial analysis of institutional decentralisation. Methodologically, she specialises in qualitative methods including document analysis, interviews, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques. Her recent work examines humanitarian logistics in conflict zones and policy translation processes within UN agencies in the UAE. She explores mobility narratives of international staff and regionalisation dynamics at the United Nations. No scientific awards explicitly listed. Her research has been supported through fieldwork placements at UNDP Abu Dhabi and OHCHR Doha.

• Water Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Christopher Chow is a faculty member at UniSA STEM (University of South Australia), where he serves as a Professor of Water Science and Engineering . His research spans sustainable infrastructure, water treatment technologies, and mechanical fault diagnostics, with a focus on practical applications in wastewater management and industrial systems. Key Affiliations: Sustainable Infrastructure and Resource Management (SIRM), School of Natural and Built Environments (2017-2019), SA Water Corporation collaborator His research interests include water quality monitoring , alkali-activated materials for corrosion resistance, and digital twin platforms integrating BIM and IoT for asset management. He has developed smart control systems for wastewater pump scheduling and dynamic fault diagnostic models for rotating machinery, both leveraging machine learning techniques. Recent work highlights ozone nanobubble technology combined with floating wetlands for decentralized wastewater treatment, achieving significant reductions in total nitrogen (>70%), BOD (>43%), and E. coli (100%). He also investigates microbiologically influenced corrosion in sewage infrastructure using sustainable cement alternatives. Grants from the Local Government Association of South Australia and Northern & Yorke LGA support his 2025 ozone nanobubble research. As a Research Degree Supervisor , he contributes to postgraduate training in engineering and environmental science.

• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Clinical Sciences
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Shabbar Jaffar is a Professor at University College London (UCL) , serving as the Institute Director of the UCL Institute for Global Health . Prior to this, he was the Head of the Department of International Public Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (2015–2022) and a Professor of Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (1996–2015). He has worked in The Gambia, South Africa, Uganda, and Malawi, with current partnerships in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. Research interests focus on Prevention and management of HIV, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa Evidence generation for health policy and practice Integrated care for chronic conditions in health facilities and communities Diabetes prevention among people with HIV Multi-disciplinary research teams Equitable partnerships with policy-makers, healthcare providers, and communities Scientific awards include Times Higher Education International Partnership of the Year (2021) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2016–2021) Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (2011) Teaching centers on Interpreting evidence for health policy HIV epidemiology and control . His collaboration network spans Europe and sub-Saharan Africa, with funding from NIHR, EU, EDCTP, and MRC. Recent publications highlight his work on HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis economics Global obesity trends Integrated care for HIV, diabetes, and hypertension Renal complications in HIV patients Diabetes risk prediction in Chinese populations Health systems strengthening in Africa

• Energy Justice
• Climate Policy
• Just Transitions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Max Lacey-Barnacle is a Senior Research Fellow at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. His research focuses on energy justice, just transitions, and low-carbon transitions, with a particular emphasis on democratizing energy systems and addressing social inequalities through policies like Community Wealth Building. He holds a PhD in Energy Policy from Cardiff University and an MA in Environment, Politics & Globalisation from King's College London. Key professional roles include a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2021–2024) and prior positions at the Energy Saving Trust and Anglia Ruskin University's Global Sustainability Institute. He teaches courses on energy justice and climate policy, and his work has been supported by grants from the Leverhulme Trust, ESRC, and British Academy. Research interests include renewable energy decentralization, fuel and transport poverty, and the intersection of climate policy with equity. He has published extensively in journals like Energy Policy , Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions , and Global Environmental Change , emphasizing actionable policy solutions. Notable projects include the CREDS-funded 'Local Green New Deals' study and the FAIR project analyzing UK energy and transport poverty overlaps. He actively engages in policy consultations and public outreach, advocating for equitable climate transitions.

• Mathematical Modelling
• Game Theory
• Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dimitris Zissis is a Lecturer in Operations Management at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia. He holds a Ph.D. from Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and has prior affiliations with the University of Bath, University of Liverpool, and Cranfield University. His research focuses on mathematical modelling (especially game theory), optimization, and their applications in supply chain and operations management. Education: Bachelor's in Mathematics, University of Athens M.Sc. in Statistics and Operations Research, University of Athens Ph.D. in Management Science and Technology, AUEB Research Interests: Game Theory applications in supply chains Optimization techniques for operational efficiency Digitalization impacts on supply chain coordination Sustainable energy market policies His recent work explores topics like review rating prediction via machine learning, energy market spillover effects, omnichannel strategies in gambling, and collaborative logistics under disruptions. Articles frequently blend theoretical models with practical industry applications. Awards: University of Athens scholarship for master’s excellence AUEB fellowship for Ph.D. studies Advising/Grants: While no students are listed, he participated in Greek, EU, and industry-funded projects. His work often involves cross-institutional collaborations highlighted in his research network. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams at Norwich Business School focusing on innovation and operations management challenges.

Thanassis Tiropanisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decentralised information systems
• Decentralised information retrieval
• Data observatories
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thanassis Tiropanis is a Professor at the University of Southampton's School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), specifically within the Web and Internet Science Group. He serves as enterprise champion for ECS and impact champion for computer science. His academic affiliations extend to the Institute for Life Sciences and the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute, reflecting his interdisciplinary research approach. Professor Tiropanis specializes in decentralised information systems and infrastructures, with research interests spanning decentralised information retrieval, data and web observatories, bias in datasets, inaccessible algorithms, and IoT analytics. His work focuses on the technical and socio-technical aspects of the Web and Internet as evolving socio-technical artifacts, particularly examining how individuals can maintain control over their personal data through decentralised architectures. His recent publications reveal a strong research trajectory in decentralised search technologies, particularly through the ESPRESSO framework for personal online datastores. The publications demonstrate expertise in federated learning, privacy-preserving techniques, and bias detection in machine learning systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in health data, cybersecurity, and social linked data environments. Fellow of BCS Chartered IT professional with BCS Senior member of IEEE Fellow of the Higher Education academy in the UK Member of ACM Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece Professor Tiropanis currently supervises PhD students including Engin Kocak and Wenxuan Huang, while leading active research projects such as ESPRESSO (EPSRC-funded) focused on efficient search over personal repositories. His completed projects include significant EU-funded initiatives like NoBIAS (Artificial Intelligence without Bias) and IoT Lab. He is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Centre for Internet of Things and Pervasive Systems, Centre for Machine Intelligence, and Centre for Digital Finance.

Andrea Joana Correia Semiaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Water Treatment
• Membrane Technology
• Desalination
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Andrea Joana Correia Semiao is a Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable water treatment technologies, membrane innovation, and resource recovery from wastewater. She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering (2011) and a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (2005) from the Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon. Her work includes collaborations with Scottish Water, the Scottish Association for Marine Science, and the Biochar Centre. Key projects involve biochar-based water remediation, algae-driven aquaculture wastewater treatment, and desalination using novel nanomaterials. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and secured £1.5M+ in grants, including EU Horizon projects and EPSRC funding. She teaches modules on water resources, wastewater systems, and potable water design. Dr Semiao leads the Decentralised Water Technologies initiative (EPSRC-funded, 2021–2026) and investigates membrane longevity in Scottish water infrastructure. Her research bridges engineering, chemistry, and environmental science to address global water challenges.

• Privacy and anonymity
• Human-centric security
• Decentralised systems security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Xavier Boyen is affiliated with Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he holds a position in the School of Computer Science within the Faculty of Science. His work focuses on cryptography and its applications to enhance privacy, security, and decentralization in real-world systems. He has contributed over 100 research papers and patents, with an h-index exceeding 42. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University. Research Interests: Privacy and anonymity, human-centric security, decentralized systems security, post-quantum cryptography, voting systems, and blockchain applications for finance and supply chains. His research ethos emphasizes fostering cryptographic solutions for societal benefit. Recent Research Trends: Xavier’s work spans cryptographic protocols for secure e-commerce transactions, vehicular communication, and blockchain-based systems. Notable contributions include post-quantum scalable transactions, anonymous lightweight authentication, and asset-backed decentralized finance instruments. His research frequently bridges theoretical cryptography with practical industry applications. Grants & Advising: While no specific grants are listed, his extensive publications and industry-adopted protocols reflect significant research impact. No advisee names are explicitly provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Collaborations with students and colleagues in QUT’s School of Computer Science, contributing to real-world cryptographic solutions for security and privacy challenges.

Steve Schneiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Secure Electronic Voting
• Distributed Ledger Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Steve Schneider is a Professor and Director of the Computer Science Research Centre at the University of Surrey, leading the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) and the Nature Inspired Computing and Engineering (NICE) Research Group. He has held roles including Head of the Department of Computer Science (2004-2010) and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (2015-2019). His research focuses on Secure Electronic Voting, Distributed Ledger Technologies, Rail and Automotive Security, and Formal Modeling Verification. Key projects include the Prêt à Voter system used in the 2014 Victorian State Election and work on privacy in transportation systems. Research interests span formal methods for security protocols, blockchain applications in voting and identity systems, and privacy-preserving technologies. He teaches Advanced Algorithms and supervises undergraduate and MSc projects, contributing to the university’s academic and pedagogical mission. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, emphasizing real-world implementation in critical systems like voting infrastructure and rail networks. Recent publications highlight advancements in privacy-preserving systems, formal verification of blockchain protocols, and adversarial machine learning defenses. Collaborations include the Decentralised Digital Economy (DECaDE) research center and international symposiums like ESORICS. He actively engages in policy discussions on UK cyber security strategy and the integration of formal methods into industrial systems. His contributions to cyber security education are reflected in initiatives like the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK), promoting standardized curricula and industry-relevant research. Current projects explore decentralized identity systems and resilient voting technologies, positioning him as a leader in both academic and applied security domains.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Mathematical Optimisation
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr Michael Short is an Associate Professor of Process Systems Engineering at the University of Surrey , affiliated with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the Surrey Institute for Sustainability . His research focuses on mathematical optimisation tools for sustainable process design, bioenergy systems, renewable energy integration, and pandemic risk modelling. Current projects include AI-driven biogas production optimisation and carbon-negative chemical synthesis. EPSRC-funded £1.7M project on AI for biogas production Co-I in £5M Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub Developed open-source DECO2 software for ASEAN decarbonisation His team applies mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) and machine learning to industrial challenges in pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, and microbreweries. Collaborations span Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and universities in Japan, Malaysia, and Brazil. Supervised projects address grid-scale energy storage, CO2 utilisation, and rural electrification. Scientific Awards : 2021 EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account Commercialisation Fellow Best Speaker Award at 2020 Sustainable Process Integration Lab Conference Editorial Board Member of Journal of Water Process Engineering Recent publications examine direct air capture integration, waste-to-energy brewing processes, and whole-system energy models. Supervises students in distributed energy systems, catalytic processes, and sustainable design.