Barbara Carminati is a Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Science, University of Insubria, Italy. Her work focuses on security, privacy, and trust management in decentralized systems, particularly online social networks, IoT, and emerging technologies like blockchain and digital twins. She has contributed extensively to access control, risk assessment, and collaborative frameworks. Her research spans trust modeling , privacy-preserving mechanisms , and malware detection , with a strong emphasis on decentralized social networks and UAV security . She actively explores the application of blockchain for secure workflows and information sharing. Recent publications highlight her engagement with large language models for security optimization, IoT botnet detection , and metadata leakage analysis . Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations in cybersecurity, social network management, and edge computing. Contact: barbara.carminati@uninsubria.it
Marc A. Grimmett serves as Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development within the College of Education at North Carolina State University. He coordinates the clinical mental health counseling program and founded the Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC). His professional identity centers on the RADICAL scholarship framework (Research Action to Deconstruct Institutionalized Cultures and Advocate for Liberation), with research concentrated in four interconnected areas. Dr. Grimmett's educational background includes a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Carolina Counseling and Human Development Center, with specialized training in multicultural counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, and sexual trauma. His research interests focus on preventing gender-based violence through education, activism, and male engagement; facilitating access to community mental health services; transforming systemic factors affecting African American development (particularly males); and developing social justice approaches in counselor education. This work manifests through community partnerships, transformative masculinity initiatives, and the development of innovative teaching methods grounded in liberation psychology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic threads across counseling psychology, social justice education, and African American male experiences. His scholarly output demonstrates growing emphasis on documentary filmmaking as an intervention tool, with particular focus on the #MeToo movement's implications for Black male students and communities. The research trajectory shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based participatory approaches. Dr. Grimmett serves as executive producer, co-director, and co-writer of MY MASCULINITY HELPS, an educational documentary exploring African American men's roles in sexual violence prevention. His leadership extends to directing the CCERC, which functions as both a training ground for counseling students and a community mental health resource. The center embodies his commitment to bridging academic scholarship with practical community impact through its integrated service, education, and research mission.
Prof. Dr. Seniye Banu Garip is an Associate Professor at the Department of Interior Architecture within the College of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University . With a career spanning since 2000, she focuses on Spatial Psychology , Behavioral Studies , and Earthquake Risk Reduction in architectural contexts. PhD in Architectural Design (2007-2011), Master's in Building Information (2002-2004), and Bachelor's in Architecture (1996-2000) from Istanbul Technical University Her research integrates Generative Design and Algorithmic Approaches to address seismic safety and housing flexibility. Recent projects include a TUBITAK-funded study (2021-2022) on earthquake risk reduction and an SRP project (2016) on interactive design in exhibition spaces. She has received 29 scientific awards, including multiple 1st prizes in national architectural competitions (2002-2021). Notable collaborations include work with Ervin Garip, Uğur Eray Uçar, and Özgür Zeydan Güzelci. Her methodological innovations in Virtual Reality applications for anthropometric measurements (2023) and Sustainable Campus Design (2022) demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach. Professional Leadership : Management Board Member, Istanbul Chamber of Architects (2000-), and Faculty Management Board (2015-2018)
Niina Mallat is a Research Fellow at Aalto University's Department of Information and Service Management. Her research focuses on autonomous systems, mobile technologies, and their societal impacts, particularly in transportation and financial services. She holds a Doctoral degree (2007) and Master's degree (2001) in Business and Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics. Her work addresses themes such as ethical considerations in automation (e.g., drones, Tesla Autopilot), sustainable mobility solutions (autonomous buses), and mobile payment adoption. Key areas include consumer trust in emerging technologies, use context analysis for service acceptance, and future research agendas in information systems. Her research outputs span over two decades, with notable contributions to mobile ticketing, payment systems, and voice-activated technologies. Collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking technical innovation with human behavior and policy implications. Despite prolific contributions, no explicit awards are listed in the provided texts. Advising and grants details are not specified, though her extensive publication record suggests active involvement in guiding research projects. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned.
Professor Woosung Sohn is Chair of Population Oral Health at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry, where he leads research and teaching in population oral health and collaborates with NSW Health and local health districts. He previously served as Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Dental Public Health and Associate Professor at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he maintains an adjunct appointment. His education includes DDS, MS, and PhD in Preventive Dentistry from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Public Health. Sohn's research primarily focuses on reducing oral health disparities through understanding factors related to oral disease and improving access to dental care, particularly for underserved populations. His work involves analysis of large datasets including dental claims databases and national surveys, evaluation of state-level oral health policy, and research on children's water consumption patterns related to water fluoridation. His early publications provided key evidence for the 2015 adjustment of USPHS recommendation of optimum fluoride concentration in drinking water to 0.7 ppmF. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued focus on health disparities, with particular attention to Indigenous populations in Australia, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, rural health access issues, obesity-related dental care challenges, and antibiotic prescribing patterns in dentistry. His work spans epidemiological studies, policy evaluations, and intervention development. Fellow, ADEA Leadership Institution, American Dental Education Association (2009) IADR Aubrey Sheiham Award for Distinguished Research in Dental Public Health Sciences (2009) Research Fellowship, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), CDC (2008) Sohn has directed Advanced Education Programs in Dental Public Health including Residency programs, Masters' in Science (MS), and Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD). In 2015, he received a $2.8 million HRSA grant for a combined DPH-Pediatric Dentistry residency training program. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice and on the editorial board of the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. His teaching includes Oral Epidemiology, Dental Public Health, and Evidence-based Dentistry, with a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
Professor Leila Karimi is the Assistant Associate Dean of Applied Health at RMIT University's Health and Biomedical Sciences department. She specializes in mental health, healthcare workforce wellbeing, and addictive behaviors. Her research bridges psychology, public health, and clinical interventions, with a focus on meditation's cardiometabolic effects and digital addiction analysis using machine learning. She supervises projects addressing pharmacist well-being, ADHD screening tools, and technology-driven mental health solutions. Key roles: Professor & Assistant Associate Dean (Applied Health) Affiliations: RMIT University, College of Health and Biomedical Sciences Research Themes: Mental Health, Healthcare Workforce Resilience, Digital Behavioral Interventions Her work emphasizes crisis management strategies for healthcare workers and validating tools like the Mediterranean Lifestyle Consensus. Recent studies explore clozapine safety in pregnancy and emotional intelligence training efficacy. She collaborates internationally on projects ranging from Parkinson's stem cell therapies to global obesity epidemiology. Publications span behavioral addictions, clinical psychology, and health systems innovation. She is actively involved in supervising doctoral students exploring meditation, workplace well-being, and digital transformation in healthcare.
Davide Guccione is an ARC Industry Fellow at the University of Newcastle within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment . His research focuses on rock mechanics , rockfall analysis , and photogrammetry , with significant contributions to understanding rock fragmentation dynamics and improving monitoring systems. Education : PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Newcastle, 2021), Master of Civil Engineering (University of Parma), Bachelor of Civil Engineering (University of Parma), and Diploma in Mining and Geoenvironmental Qualified Industrial Technician. Research Interests span experimental rock mechanics, rockfall hazard assessment, and photogrammetry. His work includes developing a novel VoxFall algorithm for volumetric rockfall detection and a stochastic fragmentation model for rockfall simulations. Current projects involve coastal cliff monitoring and deep learning-based photogrammetric calibration. Scientific Awards include: D.H. Trollope Medal (2023) Early Career Researcher Excellence Award - Highly Commended (2023) NSW Young Geomechanical Professionals Award 1st Runner-Up (2024) Australian Geomechanics Society Postgraduate Research Prize (2019) Grants and Funding highlight a $496,614 ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship and a $300,000 Newcastle City Council grant for coastal cliff monitoring. He supervises three PhD students and collaborates with institutions like Rocscience and the European Commission.
Prof Paul Cairns is a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the University of York's Department of Computer Science. He holds roles including Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence (IGGI) and PGT HCIT Programme Lead. His research focuses on HCI research methods, player experience in digital games, and accessibility. He has authored influential books like Research Methods for HCI and Doing Better Statistics in HCI , and supervised 17 PhD students. Education: DPhil in Mathematics (Oxford, 1995), BA Mathematics (Oxford, 1992). Career highlights include leading the CAD-GAME project (EPSRC & InnovateUK) and co-editing seminal HCI research texts. Key projects include Social Barriers to People with Disabilities in Online Games (2017-2018) and EPSRC CDT in Intelligent Games (2014-2022). Awards include an Honourable Mention at ACM CHI 2012 and Best Paper awards at BCS HCI conferences. Prof Cairns advocates for rigorous research methods and has pioneered work on game accessibility, player motivation measurement, and adaptive gameplay systems.
Chiara Crovini is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University Business School, part of The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She is affiliated with the Accounting Research Group and the Green Societies initiative. Her research focuses on risk management, sustainability reporting, and the convergence of financial and management accounting. She has received grants from SIDREA, ICAS, EFRAG, and participates in projects like 'Green Transitions in Port of Aalborg' and 'Sustainability Reporting: Case studies in Aalborg companies.' Chiara holds a Ph.D. from the University of Turin (2017) with a thesis on risk management in SMEs, and has taught courses such as 'International Accounting and IFRS' and 'Financial Statement Analysis' at Aalborg University. She has also lectured at the University of Turin, Politecnico di Torino, and Pforzheim Business School. Her pedagogical interests include digital inquiry methods and student engagement in problem-based learning environments. Her research explores topics like integrated reporting quality, ESG media coverage, and carbon accounting challenges. She has published in journals such as International Journal of Innovation and Learning and Journal of International Financial Management & Accounting , and presented at conferences like the European Sustainability Accounting & Reporting Conference. Chiara’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and sustainability. She has received awards including the Best Reviewer Award 2020 and Premio Migliori Laureati 2013/2014. Her current projects involve investigating internal sustainability reporting practices through the AAUBS Sustainability Lab and the SSH Talent Programme.
Danielle Davis is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, part of Yale University. Her research focuses on understanding and addressing nicotine and cannabis use behaviors in youth and young adults, particularly through the lens of flavor influences, cessation strategies, and public health interventions. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Vermont and completed her postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine. Her work examines the intersection of e-cigarette use, flavor preferences, and their impacts on adolescents’ health outcomes. Notable research includes studies on vaping cessation motivations, cooling flavor effects on nicotine dependence, and cannabis co-use among teens. Davis is also involved in developing youth-focused virtual cessation programs combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with incentives. Key grants include a $20M federal renewal for the Yale Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science. Her findings have informed regulatory discussions on flavor bans and product design. Davis collaborates with institutions like the Janeway Society and the Tobacco Research in Youth (TRY) initiative, contributing to translational research bridging behavioral science and clinical practice.
Maria Niculete, PhD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. Her work focuses on substance use disorders, harm reduction strategies, and opioid overdose prevention. She holds academic appointments within Psychiatry and collaborates with the Yale Psychiatry/VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (University of Missouri, 2014), MA in Clinical Psychology (2011). Professional training includes a Clinical Psychology Internship (VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 2014) and Psychology Fellowship (Yale Psychiatry/VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 2016). Research emphasizes opioid overdose education, naloxone distribution programs, and understanding risk behaviors related to substance use. Her work bridges clinical practice with public health interventions, particularly in veterans' healthcare settings. Recent studies investigate digital vs. provider-led cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia within healthcare systems. Publications span 2012-2024, focusing on alcohol-related risk behaviors, provider attitudes toward overdose prevention, and implementation science in behavioral health. Collaborations include Eric Hermes (MD) and Jason DeViva (PhD). No awards explicitly listed. Advising and grant details not provided in text. Affiliated with VA healthcare systems and Yale's clinical research networks.
Subhash Abhayawansa is a Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Social and Environmental Sustainability in Organisations Research Group at Swinburne University of Technology. He holds editorial roles, including Joint Editor of the Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal . His research focuses on sustainability reporting, ESG integration, and non-financial information's role in decision-making. He has published over 50 articles in journals like Contemporary Accounting Research and European Accounting Review . Recognized as a top 2% scientist globally, his work emphasizes sustainability materiality and corporate governance's impact on value creation. He advises professional bodies like CIMA and AICPA on ESG curriculum integration. His grants include projects on health-promoting business practices and investor perspectives on non-financial information. He supervises doctoral students exploring topics like ESG assurance, digital transformation in finance, and climate-related disclosures. Education: PhD in Accounting (University of Sydney), MBA (Deakin University), Bachelor of Science (Gold Medal recipient). Professional memberships: CIMA (UK), CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ. Research Interests: Sustainability reporting frameworks, integrated reporting, ESG assurance, board diversity, climate risk disclosure, and higher education innovation. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for dual materiality approaches in sustainability reporting and addressing governance challenges in achieving UN SDGs. Awards & Recognition: Elsevier's 2024 'Top 2% Scientists', Gold Medal for academic excellence (undergraduate). Grants & Projects: Recent funding includes VicHealth's health-promoting business practices analysis (2025-2026), Australian Accounting Standards Board research on investor perspectives (2024-2025), and CPA Australia's digital technologies in sustainability reporting (2022-2023). Professional Activities: Board roles in CIMA and AICPA Australasian bodies, editorial leadership, and policy consultations on climate disclosure frameworks.
Professor Barbara Casu is the Deputy Dean, Faculty and Research at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), part of City, University of London. She holds the academic rank of Professor of Banking and Finance and serves as Head of the Faculty of Finance. Her research expertise spans systemic risk, banking strategies, financial regulation, and gender diversity in finance. She leads the prestigious Centre for Banking Research and collaborates with global institutions like the IMF, European Commission, and SWIFT Institute. Professor Casu’s leadership focuses on fostering research excellence, attracting top talent, and enhancing academic environments. Her contributions were highlighted in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), where Bayes ranked 5th in the UK for research quality. She advocates for policies that balance financial stability with innovation, particularly in post-pandemic contexts. In her role as Deputy Dean, she emphasizes resource allocation, peer support, and creating an optimal environment for researchers. Her academic leadership includes overseeing faculty development and strategic initiatives. Notable contributions include authoring the globally recognized Introduction to Banking (Pearson FT) and organizing major finance events such as the annual Mais Lecture. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical policy implications, addressing challenges like banking sector sustainability, digital transformation, and regulatory reforms across Europe, MENA, and African regions. Professor Casu’s research portfolio includes groundbreaking studies on bank business models, liquidity management, and the impact of gender diversity on misconduct. She has published extensively on systemic risk, shadow banking, and post-crisis banking reforms. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both macroeconomic and micro-level financial dynamics, influencing both academic discourse and industry practices.
Dr. Arash Habibi Lashkari is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity at York University's School of Information Technology. He holds a PhD from the University of Technology Malaysia and completed a Post-Doc at the University of New Brunswick. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he specializes in cybersecurity risk management, malware analysis, and threat hunting. He pioneered Canada’s first cybersecurity Capture the Flag (CTF) competition for post-secondary students and has authored 10 books and over 110 academic articles. Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Hunting, Malware Analysis, Cybersecurity Risk Management, and Blockchain Security. He leads the Behaciour-Centric Cybersecurity Center (BCCC), focusing on vulnerability detection technologies and cybersecurity dataset generation. Awards: Mitacs 150 Top Researchers (2017), University of New Brunswick Teaching Innovation Award (2020), Gold Medal at 2020 Canadian Online Publishing Awards, and multiple international security competition awards. His work has been featured in CBC, CIC, and global cybersecurity conferences. Key Projects: Development of intrusion detection datasets (e.g., CIRA-CIC-DoHBrw-2020), malware analysis frameworks, and AI-driven cybersecurity tools. He actively collaborates with organizations like Aviva and NICT on cybersecurity resilience strategies. Teaching: Offers courses in Digital Forensics, Network Security, and Cybersecurity Management. His 'Think-Que-Cussion' teaching methodology emphasizes interactive learning.
Dr. Angelos Theodorakopoulos is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Economics at Aston Business School, Aston University. His research spans international trade, industrial organization, and applied microeconomics, with a focus on global supply chains, trade elasticity, and the economic impacts of automation. He holds a PhD in Economics from Ghent University (2017), an MSc from the London School of Economics (2012), and a BSc from the University of Patras (2010). PhD, Economics, Ghent University (2013-2017) MSc, Economics, London School of Economics (2011-2012) BSc, Economics, University of Patras (2006-2010) His research explores how technological advancements reshape labor markets and trade dynamics. Key projects include analyzing automation's impact on taxation, developing economic sentiment indices, and advancing structural gravity models for trade elasticity estimation. His work has been funded by organizations like the UKRI Policy Fellowship and conducted in collaboration with institutions such as the World Bank and Bank of England. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding global supply chain vulnerabilities, productivity dispersion, and policy design in the era of technological disruption. He actively mentors PhD students and leads research initiatives at Aston’s Centre for Business Prosperity. UKRI Policy Fellowship (£136,579) - Scottish Government (2023)
