جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shi Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automation and control systems
• Cyber-physical systems
• Hybrid systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peng Shi is a distinguished academic holding dual professorial positions: Distinguished Professor at Obuda University, Hungary, and Professor leading the Systems and Control Group at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Adelaide, Australia. His career spans over three decades, with prior roles including Professorships at Victoria University and the University of Glamorgan, and senior research roles at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (Australia). Education: He earned a BSc in Applied Mathematics (Harbin Institute of Technology, 1982), MSc in Systems Engineering (Harbin Engineering University, 1985), PhD in Electrical Engineering (University of Newcastle, 1994), and second PhD in Mathematics (University of South Australia, 1998). He also holds two higher doctorates: Doctor of Science (University of Glamorgan, 2006) and Doctor of Engineering (University of Adelaide, 2015). Research focuses on systems and control theory, with applications to autonomous systems, robotics, cyber-physical systems, and network security. Key areas include multi-agent systems, hybrid systems, and fuzzy logic. He directs labs in Advanced Unmanned Systems and Cyber-Physics-Human Systems at the University of Adelaide. Notable awards include the 2024 Nobert Wiener Award, 2023 Meritorious Service Award (IEEE SMC Society), and consecutive Highly Cited Researcher recognition (2014–2020). He serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics and holds fellowships from IEEE, IET, and Engineers Australia. Over 100 invited talks and editorial leadership across top journals like Automatica and IEEE Transactions underscore his global influence. Labs/Teams: Leads the Laboratory of Advanced Unmanned Systems and Laboratory of Cyber-Physics-Human Systems at the University of Adelaide. Active in IEEE SMC Society governance, serving as Vice President and Distinguished Lecturer.

Tony Storeyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• EU Law
• Sports Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tony Storey is a Professor and Programme Leader for the GDL programme at Northumbria Law School, Northumbria University. He has been with the institution since 1994, teaching Criminal Law, EU Law, Sports Law, English Legal System, and Contract Law. He has held visiting roles, including as Visiting Professor of EU Law at the University of Florida (2011). His academic background includes an LLB from Leicester University and an LLM by research from Newcastle University. Storey’s research focuses on criminal law, EU law, and legal education, with publications analyzing case law interpretations, legal definitions, and statutory frameworks. His work spans areas like conspiracy liability, homicide defenses, and modern legal issues such as upskirting legislation. He has authored key textbooks including Unlocking EU Law (6th ed.) and English Legal System (4th ed.). He has supervised doctoral research, including Alan Raftery’s study on euthanasia in Ireland. His qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning (PGCUTL) from 1995. His interdisciplinary work bridges criminal law theory with practical legal education, contributing to both academic scholarship and practitioner training.

Alexander Gegovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Intelligence
• Artificial Intelligence
• Explainable Artificial Intelligence (xAI)
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Alexander Gegov is Associate Professor in Computational Intelligence at the School of Computing, Faculty of Technology, University of Portsmouth, and also serves as Visiting Professor in Control Theory at the English Faculty of Engineering, Technical University of Sofia. He is affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience and the Portsmouth AI and Data Science Centre. He has previously held leadership roles as Associate Dean for Research and has been actively involved in numerous international research collaborations. PhD in Cybernetics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences DSc in Artificial Intelligence, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Humboldt Guest Researcher, Germany EU Visiting Researcher, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands His research focuses on the development and application of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods—particularly fuzzy systems, neural networks, and evolutionary algorithms—for modeling and simulating complex systems characterized by nonlinearity, uncertainty, and high dimensionality. His work emphasizes explainability, transparency, and real-world feasibility in domains such as public security, financial forecasting, medical diagnosis, and environmental modeling. He actively contributes to the advancement of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (xAI) and its integration with fuzzy logic and causal models. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward explainable, interpretable, and ethically grounded AI, with applications in security, healthcare, project management, and intelligent control systems. His work frequently involves hybrid models, ensemble methods, and real-world validation in collaboration with NATO and other international bodies. National award for best young researcher, Bulgarian Union of Scientists Award for Outstanding Innovation in Digital Health and Social Care (2020) Excellence in Creating a Smarter World International Innovation Award (2020) Alexander Gegov has supervised numerous PhD students and served as Principal or Co-Investigator on research projects funded by NATO, EU, EPSRC, and Innovate UK. He is an active PhD supervisor and examiner. His leadership extends to editorial roles in top journals such as IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence and IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, as well as participation in IEEE and NATO technical committees on explainable AI and computational intelligence. He has also organized international events such as the Alan Turing Institute Fringe Festival. He is a key member of several research groups including the Soft Computing Technical Committee of IEEE SMC, the IEEE Working Group on Explainable Artificial Intelligence, and the NATO Exploratory Team on Explainable AI. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, industry innovation, and responsible AI.

Iain Reidمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cybercrime
• Cyber Security
• Defence Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Iain Reid is a Senior Lecturer in Cybercrime at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. He is also associated with the Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience and the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime. His academic journey includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Lincoln, an MSc from the University of Kent, and a BSc from Loughborough University. PhD in Psychology, University of Lincoln (2015) MSc in Social & Applied Psychology, University of Kent (2009) BSc (Hons) in Social Psychology, Loughborough University (2008) His research lies at the intersection of psychology, criminology, and cybersecurity, with a focus on deception detection, risk perception, human cyber security behavior, and digital footprints. He applies psychological frameworks to understand and mitigate cyber threats, particularly in defence and security contexts. His work integrates socio-technical perspectives to examine how individuals and organizations respond to cyber risks. Reid’s recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory toward understanding strategic deception, defensive cyber deception, and the human factors in secure software development. His work often bridges theoretical psychology with practical applications in cybersecurity, emphasizing ethical considerations, environmental influences, and future-oriented risk models. Themes such as concordance over compliance, design thinking in security, and socio-psychological impacts of doxing recur across his research. He has contributed to significant projects like Footprints to Emissions , exploring digital vulnerabilities, and actively participates in academic discourse through conferences such as STPIS and Decepticon. He also serves as an External Examiner at the University of York and was previously a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Malta. His scientific contributions are reflected in numerous peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings, though no formal awards are explicitly listed. He supervises PhD students and is open to new research collaborations in his areas of expertise.

Christoph Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Union Studies
• International Relations
• Security and Defense Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christoph Meyer is a Full Professor of European & International Politics at King’s College London, affiliated with the Department of European & International Studies within the School of Politics & Economics. He co-convenes the Research Group on European Foreign Policy and is a member of the King’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence. His research focuses on foreign policy analysis, strategic intelligence, conflict prevention, and EU security and defense policy. Education: Political Science/Sociology (Hamburg University), MPhil (Cambridge, 1997), PhD (Cambridge, 2001). Prior roles include visiting researcher at Max Planck Institute, Research Associate at Cologne University, Marie Curie Fellow at CEPS, and Lecturer at Birkbeck College London before joining King’s in 2007. He served as Head of the Department of European & International Studies (2012–2015) and Vice-Dean for Research (2016–2020). Research Interests : EU foreign policy, strategic intelligence, conflict prevention, media roles in conflict, and EU strategic culture. His work bridges International Relations theory with applied policy analysis, emphasizing early warning systems, post-incident reviews, and the intersection of media and diplomacy. Awards : 2021 ISA Best Book Prize for Warning About War , UK Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship (2020). Advocacy & Grants : Advised UK House of Lords, German Government’s Afghanistan Enquete Commission, and European Parliament’s SEDE sub-committee. Led ERC-funded projects (FORESIGHT, INTEL) and ESRC grants. Co-edited influential reports on mass atrocity prevention and EU rapid response capabilities. Labs/Teams : European Foreign Policy Research Group, Centre for German Transnational Relations, European Politics and Society Research Group.

Ramses A. Wesselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Law
• European Union Law
• Governance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ramses A. Wessel is a Professor in the field of International and European Law and Governance, affiliated with the School of Public Administration. His scholarly work centers on the legal and institutional frameworks of the European Union and its role in global governance. He is actively engaged in research, publishing extensively on EU external relations, constitutionalism, and international law. His research interests include International Law, European Union Law, Governance, Public International Law, EU External Relations, and Legal Instruments. These are reflected in his extensive publication record and academic engagements, which emphasize the interplay between supranational legal systems and international institutions. The most recent articles show a consistent focus on EU legal architecture, constitutional dimensions of global governance, jurisdictional immunity, and foreign and security policy. Trends indicate a deepening inquiry into the EU’s role as a global actor, its legal coherence, and its interactions with other international bodies. Global Constitutionalism: Editorial Introduction Jurisdictional immunity of regional organisations - substantive unity in instrumental diversity? Legal Acts in EU Common Foreign and Security Policy Post-Brexit Participation of the UK in CFSP and CSDP The European Union and International Dispute Settlement Wessel has supervised 11 research projects and has been active in academic service, including organizing doctoral symposia and delivering invited talks. He has contributed to editorial boards and peer review but no specific grants are mentioned. His activities reflect strong leadership in interdisciplinary legal scholarship. He has organized events such as the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Symposium on Democracy, Rule of Law, and Human Rights, indicating his involvement in academic community building and mentorship within a research-intensive environment.

• Computer Science Education
• Distributed Systems
• Performance Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Katrina Falkner is the Pro Vice Chancellor for Learning and Teaching at the University of Adelaide and leads the Computer Science Education Research Group (CSER). She previously served as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Head of the School of Computer Science. Her roles include leading initiatives such as the CSER Digital Technologies Education Program, funded by a $7.2M government contract, and driving cultural transformation within the university. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Affiliations: Merger Integration Management Office, Division of University Integration Research Focus: Computer Science Education, Distributed Systems Modelling, Computational Thinking in K-12 Grants: Over $26M in government and industry funding Her work addresses inequities in education and technology access, including supporting over 45,000 teachers through CSER MOOCs. Key projects include the MEDEA modelling environment for distributed systems and collaborations in conservation drones with ecology researchers. Scientific Awards: Includes EdTechSA Leader of the Year (2015), ACS Gold Award (2015), and recognition as one of Australia's top 100 innovators (2021). Advising and Grants: Supervised numerous PhD and master's students, with ongoing recruitment for projects in computational thinking and educational technology. Her grants include initiatives to expand MOOCs for mathematics and teacher training. Labs/Teams: Leads the CSER group and previously directed the Modelling & Analysis Program within CDIT (2011-2021). Current research explores NLP for learning analytics and collaborative programming environments.

Daan Beltmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Children's Rights Law
• Human Rights Law
• Migration Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daan Beltman is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Orthopedagogy & Clinical Educational Science. His work focuses on children’s rights in migration contexts, particularly unaccompanied minors and refugee children. He co-leads the Study Centre for Children, Migration and Law, which conducts interdisciplinary research on child welfare in asylum procedures and provides expert assessments for legal cases. Additionally, he serves as a Legal Policy Adviser at Water Authority Noorderzijlvest. His research emphasizes the 'Best Interest of the Child' (BIC) principle, analyzing its application in judicial and policy frameworks. Key areas include migration law, administrative law, and the intersection of legal procedures with child development needs. Recent projects examine decision-making processes in Dutch municipalities regarding youth care and the long-term well-being of repatriated children. Beltman collaborates with NGOs like UNICEF and Defence for Children, advocating for child-centric policies in immigration systems. His work bridges behavioral science and legal practice, producing actionable reports for courts and policymakers. The Study Centre’s assessments aim to ensure children’s voices are heard in asylum determinations through pedagogical evaluations and expert testimony. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to legal-pedagogical frameworks and policy advising reflect significant professional impact. His academic activities include curriculum development and supervision of interdisciplinary research teams focusing on migrant and refugee youth.

• Control Systems
• Networked Systems
• Autonomous Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Guilherme Froes Silva is a Lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and an Associate Investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics. He holds a PhD from QUT (2023), an MPhil from PUCRS (Brazil, 2017), and a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from PUCRS (2015). His research focuses on scalability and stability of networked autonomous systems, including vehicle platoons and microgrids, as well as quantitative risk analysis for aviation systems. He has collaborated with industry partners like Boeing Defence Australia, resulting in a patent application, and his work is internationally recognized by regulatory authorities and uncrewed aircraft operators. Education: PhD, Queensland University of Technology (2023) MPhil, PUCRS, Brazil (2017) Bachelor's in Control and Automation Engineering, PUCRS, Brazil (2015) His research interests span control systems, networked systems, autonomous systems, risk analysis, aviation safety, and energy systems. He has led industry collaborations resulting in commercial applications and is actively involved in supervising research students. His contributions to scalable networked systems and safety-critical applications position him as a key figure in intelligent transportation systems and robotics. He currently teaches courses such as EGH445 Modern Control and ENN541 Research Methods for Engineers. His publications, including work on microgrid stability and vehicle platooning, reflect his expertise in system stability and control.

Stuart Benderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Screen Aesthetics
• Virtual Reality
• Digital Visual Effects
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Stuart Bender is an Associate Professor at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, within the Faculty of Humanities. His roles include teaching in Screen and Creative Arts, coordinating production units, and overseeing the Office of the Provost. His research focuses on media's emotional impact, AI in creative contexts, and virtual reality applications in education and healthcare. Research interests include screen aesthetics, violence representation, VR production/criticism, video games, internet violent media, and governmentality. Notable projects involve AI in educational settings, VR dementia training, and military simulation co-design. Collaborative exhibitions like Energaia and Fading Lights highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Publications span 20+ years, addressing topics like AI's impact on creative labor, VR in medical training, and digital visual effects. His work bridges theory and practice, with a focus on immersive media education and biometric audience analysis. No awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to media pedagogy and VR research are extensive.

• Project Management
• Organisational Resilience
• Risk Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rasha Sayed Suleiman is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the School of Organisations, Systems and People within the Faculty of Business & Law at the University of Portsmouth. Her work contributes to the Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience, focusing on practical applications of project management in public and heritage sectors. Her research interests lie at the intersection of organisational resilience, risk management, and project management training, particularly for non-specialists. She emphasizes capacity building and competency development in complex, mission-critical environments such as cultural heritage institutions. The available publication highlights her focus on identifying knowledge gaps and enhancing project management skills among professionals in the UK heritage sector. This reflects a broader trend in her work towards bridging academic theory and practical implementation in non-traditional domains. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed. Advising and Grants: While no formal students or grant funding are specified, Rasha has co-organized professional development events such as the Project Management Capacity Building Day for Heritage Practitioners, indicating leadership in training and knowledge transfer. She collaborates actively with researchers like Dr. Claire Coulter on applied projects. Labs, Teams, and Affiliations: She is affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience at the University of Portsmouth and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives such as the UK-Russia Research Links Group, demonstrating engagement in international academic networks.

• High Performance Computing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irene Moulitsas is a Reader in Scientific Computing and serves as the Deputy Director of Education in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Cranfield University. She has established herself as a leading researcher in scientific computing with a focus on developing novel algorithms for parallel processing platforms. Her work bridges the gap between theoretical computation and practical applications across multiple domains including fluid dynamics, aviation safety, and transportation systems. Dr. Moulitsas received her PhD in Scientific Computation from the University of Minnesota in the USA and a BSc in Mathematics with emphasis on Computational Mathematics from the University of Crete in Greece. Prior to joining Cranfield University in 2012, she held research positions at the University of Cyprus, served as adjunct faculty at the Cyprus University of Technology, and worked as a research assistant at the University of Minnesota Army High Performance Computing Research Center (AHPCRC) and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI). Her research expertise spans High Performance Computing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Graph Algorithms, Numerical Simulations, and Scientific Computing. Dr. Moulitsas has developed highly efficient serial and parallel algorithms and software that are publicly available and widely used by universities, research laboratories, and companies worldwide. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on creating practical computational tools that solve complex scientific and engineering problems, particularly in fluid mechanics, aviation safety, and transportation systems. She has made significant contributions to vortex detection using computer vision techniques and developed innovative approaches for flight delay prediction using deep learning methods. Her recent publications show a clear trend toward interdisciplinary applications of machine learning across engineering domains, with particular emphasis on practical implementations that address real-world challenges in fluid dynamics and aviation systems. Top 100 Women in Engineering in the UK (INWED2021: Engineering Heroes) Dr. Moulitsas' research has been recognized with prestigious funding from multiple sources including the US National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defence (DoD), European Framework Programs (FP5 and FP7), the Research Promotion Foundation (RPF) of Cyprus, and UK Research and Innovation EPSRC and Innovate UK. She supervises PhD students including Sami Alanazi and Dakun Chai, who are working on cutting-edge applications of machine learning in aviation and transportation systems. As Deputy Director of Education, she plays a key leadership role in shaping the academic direction of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Cranfield University. Dr. Moulitsas also sits on the executive board of the UK-ACM, demonstrating her leadership in the broader computing community.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Vehicle Aerodynamics
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tom-Robin Teschner is a Senior Lecturer in Computational Fluid Dynamics at Cranfield University's Centre for Computational Engineering Sciences. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Cranfield University and has previously worked as a software engineer at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). His research focuses on applied aircraft aerodynamics (laminar flow promotion, transition modelling), vehicle aerodynamics (high-performance vehicles), and algorithmic design for reducing computational costs in CFD through hybrid CFD/deep-learning methods. Education: BEng in Aerospace Engineering from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and University of Seville MSc in Computational Fluid Dynamics from Cranfield University PhD in Aerospace from Cranfield University Research Trends: His recent work combines computational fluid dynamics with machine learning for vortex detection and laminar flow optimization, addressing both aerospace and automotive applications. He collaborates with industry leaders like Airbus , Onera , and McLaren Automotive . Scientific Awards: Erich Becker Scholarship Lord Kings Norton Medal (best PhD thesis among 151 graduates) Advisory & Grants: He supervises research projects on vehicle and aircraft aerodynamics, funded by clients such as ITP Aero (Rolls-Royce), Defence Science and Technology Laboratory , Aston Martin Lagonda , and McLaren Automotive .

Aya Husseinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-swarm Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aya Hussein is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of Canberra, specializing in AI and Robotics research within swarm systems and human-autonomy interaction. Her work bridges theoretical AI with practical applications in complex environments requiring human-swarm teaming. Her educational background includes: PhD from UNSW Canberra (Australian Defence Force Academy), awarded 20 January 2021 Dr. Hussein's research centers on human-swarm interaction dynamics, focusing on machine teaching methodologies, autonomy level calibration, and decision-making frameworks for heterogeneous swarms. She pioneers approaches for context-aware control in adversarial scenarios and develops metaverse-based training environments for swarm systems, with significant contributions to swarm interpretability through neural translation techniques and SHAP analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant themes in swarm intelligence (87%), human-computer interaction (73%), and reinforcement learning (60%). Key trajectories include imitation learning for swarm observation (2023-2025), metaverse integration for multi-level autonomy (2023-2025), and security applications like adversarial patrolling (2024). Her work consistently addresses real-world challenges in search-rescue operations, misinformation resilience, and collective perception systems. Dr. Hussein serves as Co-Investigator on the active ARC-funded project 'Political Misinformation and Media Literacy: Australian Election 2025' (2025), examining misinformation dynamics in electoral contexts. She chairs IEEE Women in Engineering (ACT Section) and organizes the IT & Systems Student Research Conference, demonstrating strong commitment to community engagement and academic service through 12 documented activities including editorial work and peer review. Her research is conducted through the University of Canberra's AI and Robotics group, with significant external collaborations including UNSW Canberra and international institutions. Current projects integrate digital twin technology with swarm metaverse environments to develop next-generation human-swarm teaming frameworks for complex operational scenarios.

• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Olaf Maennel serves as a Professor in the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the University of Adelaide. He rejoined the university in February 2025 after holding prior faculty appointments at Loughborough University (England) and Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia), where he initially began his career 17 years ago as a post-doctoral researcher in computer networks and security. Research Interests: Maennel specializes in cybersecurity with emphases on network security, cyber defence technical exercises, critical infrastructure protection, and transport sector cybersecurity. His work bridges Internet engineering standards through active IETF contributions and practical resilience frameworks, particularly for transportation systems, reflecting his expanded focus from foundational networking research to national security applications. Scientific Awards: No specific awards, medals, or fellowships are documented in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students, Maennel has chaired major conferences including ACM SIGCOMM (2015) and ACM Internet Measurement Conference (2017). His grant-related leadership spans European Commission calls as vice-chair, NATO CCDCOE collaborations, and chairing a working group at the European Cyber Security Organisation, though individual grants remain unspecified. Labs and Teams: He previously led the Centre for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity and established the Centre for Maritime Cybersecurity in Estonia. At the University of Adelaide, he directs research toward enhancing Australia's cyber resilience with focus on critical infrastructure protection.