David Lo is the OUB Chair Professor of Computer Science at Singapore Management University's School of Computing and Information Systems, where he directs the Information Systems and Technology Cluster and the Center for Research on Intelligent Software Engineering. An ACM Fellow, IEEE Fellow, and ASE Fellow, his research focuses on AI for Software Engineering (AI4SE), leveraging machine learning, data mining, and NLP to enhance software analytics and automation. Research Highlights: AI4SE, code LLMs, human-AI synergy in software engineering, software reliability, and empirical studies of practitioner pain points Awards: IEEE TCSE Distinguished Service Award, university-wide Teaching Excellence Award, Outstanding Graduate Supervisor Award, 2 Test-of-Time Awards, and 11 ACM SIGSOFT/IEEE TCSE Distinguished Paper Awards Leadership: General Chair of ASE'16 and MSR'22, PC Co-Chair for ASE'20, FSE'24, and ICSE'25, ACM SIGSOFT Executive Committee member His work has received over 20 awards, 37,000 citations, and an H-index of 100. As an educator, he has mentored trainees who became faculty and R&D experts globally.
Patricia Arean, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with affiliations at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. Her research focuses on digital mental health interventions, particularly for depression treatment in older adults. Dr. Arean's research interests include: Digital mental health applications and their effectiveness Late-life depression and geriatric psychiatry Mobile health technology for mental health care Psychotherapy adaptation for older adults Implementation of evidence-based mental health practices Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on digital mental health interventions, particularly examining the effectiveness of mobile applications and message-based therapies for depression treatment. Her work often addresses specific populations including older adults, essential workers, and Hispanic and Latino communities. Dr. Arean's research has increasingly focused on real-world implementation of digital mental health tools, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant contributions to establishing standards for smartphone applications in mental health care. Dr. Arean has received numerous NIH grants as Principal Investigator, including: Enhancing Engagement with Digital Mental Health Care (R01MH125179) Using Search Engine Data for Detection and Early Intervention in Suicide Prevention (R01MH123484) UW ALACRITY Center for Psychosocial Interventions Research (P50MH115837) Strategic and Plasticity Interventions for Late Life Depression in Community Settings (K24MH074717) She has made significant contributions to the field through her development of "Engage" therapy, a behavioral activation approach for late-life depression, and has been instrumental in shaping policy discussions around value-based insurance design for mental health services.
Mislav Balković is an Associate Professor at Algebra University of Applied Sciences, where he has served as Director and Dean since 2000 and 2009, respectively. He drives strategic development for the Algebra Group and contributes to national education policy through roles in expert bodies like the National Council for Science, Higher Education and Technology, and the Accreditation Council of the Agency for Science and Higher Education. Education: PhD (2016) from Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb Research Interests: Mislav’s work bridges Data Science with applications in labor market dynamics , education policy , qualification frameworks , and energy systems . His projects focus on smart grid optimization, digital identity protection, and AI-driven educational reforms. Publications Trends: His recent articles emphasize cross-disciplinary applications , including brain-computer interfaces for image generation, EU labor market analysis , and smart grid resilience . Earlier works explore blockchain-based academic credentials and data analytics in auditing . Grants and Projects: He has led ~50 EU and domestic projects , spanning smart tourist management , lean methodologies for screen creators , and ICT services for alternative communication . His policy work includes drafting laws on adult education and higher education reform. Leadership: Vice President of the Croatian Employers' Association in Education (HUP-UPO) and past President of the Sectoral Council for Electrical Engineering and Computing.
Prof. Dr. Andrea Dreyer is a full-time Professor of Art and its Didactics at the Bauhaus University Weimar , where she has served since 2013. She is Vice Dean for Strategic Development within the Faculty of Art and Design and actively participates in academic governance, including roles in graduation committees, teacher training advisory boards, and curriculum commissions. Her research focuses on teacher professionalization, architectural pedagogy, and digital art education, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and qualitative social research methodologies. First and Second State Examination for Teaching at Grammar Schools in Art Education and Social Studies (1994–2000, 2004–2006) Andrea Dreyer’s publications span topics such as Bauhaus-inspired pedagogy, urban-rural spatial education, and digital integration in art teaching. She has led initiatives like DigiProSMK and Denkraum.Bauhaus , and her work often bridges art, architecture, and societal transformation. She has served as Dean of Studies and Vice-Rector for Studies and Teaching at Bauhaus University, advocating for phase-transcendent teacher networks and reflective professional practices. Her recent articles address participatory architectural psychology, interdisciplinary curriculum design, and digitalization in art education. Despite extensive committee involvement and editorial contributions, no specific scientific awards are highlighted in the provided texts. She mentors students and collaborators within the kunst:pädagogik | netz:werk platform and maintains active partnerships with institutions like the Thuringian Ministry of Education and Friedrich-Schiller University Jena.
Kenneth C. Wilbur is a Professor of Marketing and Analytics at the University of California, San Diego's Rady School of Management. He holds the Sheryl and Harvey White Chair in Management Leadership and serves as Associate Editor for Marketing Science and the Journal of Marketing Research. Research focuses on quantitative marketing, customer analytics, and digital platform phenomena 18 award-winning papers across marketing, economics, and interdisciplinary journals Organizer of the Workshop on Platform Analytics with YouTube archives His work bridges empirical analysis with practical applications in advertising, blockchain technology, and regulatory compliance. Recent publications examine digital advertising inefficiencies, platform pricing algorithms, and policy impacts on consumer behavior. Scientific Awards John D. C. Little Award Finalist Don Morrison Long-Term Impact Award Finalist Frank M. Bass Award Winner Multiple Best Paper Finalists Teaching materials include UCSD courses: Customer Analytics and Introduction to Marketing Analytics. Publicly shares Quarto source files for educational reuse.
Festo Kayima is an Associate Professor in Chemistry Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on science teacher education, classroom knowledge, and pedagogical strategies in chemistry. Doctorate in Chemistry Education (2018, University of Bergen) Master’s in Science Education (2020, NTNU) Kayima’s research projects include developing science teacher trainees’ professional knowledge through reflective practice, enhancing scientific literacy, and integrating sustainability into chemistry education. He leads the Erasmus+ project STEMkey (2020–2023), emphasizing graduate attributes and key skills for educators. His recent publications (2025) with Springer explore pedagogical themes like chemical knowledge, outdoor teaching, and technology integration. These works align with broad keywords such as Science Education, Curriculum Development, and Experiential Learning, with subfields spanning digital tools, sustainability, and misconceptions in chemistry. Co-supervised Kristine Fjelldal Sunde’s thesis on teacher questioning in labs He contributes to research groups Naturfaglig Literacy i Skole og Lærerutdanning and ScienceHumanities , bridging interdisciplinary approaches in education. His teaching includes courses like Science as a School Subject (MGLU4211) and Teacher Education: Teaching Chemistry (PPU4626).
Erik Kwakkel is a Professor at the University of British Columbia, School of Information , specializing in the History of the Book , Codicology , and Digital Humanities . His research examines premodern communication systems, focusing on manuscript design, marginalia, and knowledge dissemination before print culture. Director, UBC iSchool (2020–present) Member, Comité International de Paléographie Latine (CIPL) Active in digitization projects and outreach through medievalbooks.nl blog and social media His research bridges material culture with digital innovation, analyzing medieval parchment reuse, manuscript fragments in early-modern bindings, and collaborative book production networks in Paris. He pioneered framed fragment storage at UBC for safer pedagogical use of delicate materials. Selected Publications include Books Before Print (2018), Medicine at Monte Cassino (2019), and The European Book in the Twelfth Century (2018). His media impact spans BBC World Service , CNN , and Smithsonian Magazine . Awards & Recognition : International expert on medieval manuscripts Buzzfeed's '8 Book Historians Killing It Online' (2014) CIPL Membership
Prof. Selim YAZICI is a Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Political Sciences, Istanbul University. He has been actively involved in academic and managerial roles since 1993, including multiple terms as Head of Department and Deputy Head of Department , and serves on ethics committees and academic boards. Education: PhD (1999) and Master's (1994) in Business Administration from Istanbul University; BSc (1992) in Mechanical Engineering from Yildiz Technical University. Research Interests span Entrepreneurship , FinTech , Business Ethics , Organizational Behavior , Project Management , and Healthcare Management , with a focus on cultural and cognitive factors influencing organizational resilience and technological adoption. Recent Publications highlight trends in FinTech ecosystems , organizational governance , and design thinking applications for business models. His studies often integrate cross-sectoral analysis, especially in healthcare and financial services. Thesis Advisory includes mentoring 18 doctoral and 21 non-thesis Master's students on topics ranging from project culture to entrepreneurial potential . He has contributed to Technopark research projects and scientific consultancies for institutions like TARSİM . International Collaborations include Erasmus lecturing at Universität Hamburg (2007) and conference presentations in Turkey, Sweden, and the USA.
Eugenio Cantatore is a Full Professor in the Integrated Circuits group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where he leads the Emerging Technologies Lab. His research focuses on the design and characterization of electronic circuits fabricated with emerging technologies, as well as the design of ultra-low power micro-systems for biomedical applications. Education: MSc in Electrical Engineering (1993) - Politecnico di Bari, Italy PhD in Electrical Engineering (1997) - Politecnico di Bari, Italy Cantatore's research primarily centers on flexible electronics fabricated on plastic foil, including sensors interfaces, analog-digital converters and transceivers. His work enables the integration of sensors in wearables for improved well-being and seamless medical diagnostics, and can even be embedded in food packaging to measure grocery quality and reduce waste. His research spans multiple disciplines including semiconductor physics, circuit design, and biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on practical applications of emerging electronic technologies. He has made significant contributions to organic thin-film transistor amplifiers and printed flexible electronics. His publications demonstrate a consistent progression from fundamental circuit design with organic transistors to increasingly sophisticated integrated systems with practical healthcare applications. Recent work emphasizes biomedical applications like ECG monitoring systems and ultra-low power sensor interfaces, showing his commitment to translating research into real-world solutions that address societal challenges in healthcare and sustainability. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow (2016) - for contributions to the design of circuits with organic thin film transistors Cantatore has been actively involved in professional service, having chaired the Technology Directions subcommittee of ISSCC from 2013 to 2016 and served as ISSCC program chair in 2019. He is currently a member of the ISSCC Executive Committee, member at large of the SSCS AdCom, Associate Editor of TCAS1, and Editor in Chief of the Open Journal of the Solid-state Circuits Society. He has authored or co-authored more than 200 papers in journals and conference proceedings, and 13 patents or patent applications. He leads the Emerging Technologies Lab at TU/e, which works closely with the Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven and the Center for Quantum Materials and Technology Eindhoven. His research bridges fundamental semiconductor physics with practical applications in healthcare technology, environmental sustainability, and next-generation flexible electronic systems.
Sophie Isaksson Hallstedt is a Full Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, conducting research in Sustainable Product Development (SPD) with a focus on strategic sustainability integration in product innovation. She holds appointments at both Chalmers and Blekinge Institute of Technology, and serves on international Design Society committees. Key Research Areas: Strategic socio-ecological sustainability, digital decision support tools, circular value chains, and sustainability in emerging technologies. Notable Projects: SUSTAIN (aerospace sustainability), Circular Design Nexus (user behavior analysis), and Digital Materials Ecosystems. Awards & Recognition: Featured in Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 100-list (2020, 2023). Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed works demonstrating methods for sustainability maturity assessment, impact evaluation, and progress visualization. Teaching & Education: Developed master's programs and PhD courses in sustainability-driven product development. Collaborates extensively with industry partners like GKN Aerospace and VINNOVA. Current work examines predictive models for user behavior and sustainability implications of additive manufacturing.
Ebru Turanoglu Bekar is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Smart Maintenance and Production Systems. She contributes to the Production Service Systems & Maintenance research group. Research Interests: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Artificial Intelligence applications in manufacturing, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Performance Measurement systems Recent Focus: Development of data-driven algorithms for predictive maintenance, integration of digital twins in industrial contexts Key Projects: Factory SensAI (2025–2028) - Data integration for AI in manufacturing Trustworthy Predictive Maintenance TPdM (2022–2025)
Prof. Dr. Nuri Başoğlu is a Professor at Izmir Institute of Technology (IYTE). His educational background includes a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University, and both MSc and PhD in Production Management from Istanbul University. Research Focus His research spans interdisciplinary domains with emphasis on: Technology Adoption : Healthcare systems, mobile services, and education. Innovation Processes : Sociotechnical systems, product design, and decision support. Information Systems : Strategic implementation and human-computer interaction. Recent publication trends (2010–2013) highlight technology diffusion in healthcare, including telemedicine, health informatics, and e-learning. Cross-cultural studies on mobile services and ERP optimization in manufacturing also feature prominently. No awards, grants, or supervised students are documented in the provided materials.
Prof. Tina Wakolbinger is a Professor at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) , where she serves as Deputy Head of the Institute for Transport Economics and Logistics and Head of the Supply Chain Management Research Institute. She also chairs the Senate and has led numerous research projects in supply chain management, humanitarian logistics, and the circular economy. PhD in Business Administration, Isenberg School of Management, UMASS Amherst (2007) Mag. in International Economics, University of Innsbruck (2002) Her research focuses on Supply Chain Management , with an emphasis on Humanitarian Logistics and the Circular Economy . She investigates how operational settings and disaster characteristics affect supply chain resilience, explores sustainable urban mobility solutions like electric scooters, and develops frameworks for resource allocation in disaster relief. She has published extensively on topics including disaster preparedness, outsourcing in humanitarian logistics, and the impact of digitalization on sustainable supply chains. Recent publications highlight trends in 2025 with strategic dependencies in supply chains, 2023 contributions to circular economy models and humanitarian logistics assessments, and 2022 analyses of pandemic-era supply chain disruptions. Earlier work includes studies on sustainable freight transport, e-waste management, and risk-sharing contracts. Scientific Awards Literati Award 2020 (Journal of Humanitarian Logistics) WU Cooperation Officer of the Year 2018 Talent promotion bonus of Upper Austria 2011 Best Paper Award 2008 (Fogelman College of Business) Graduate School Fellowship 2006 (UMASS Amherst) She has been involved in external positions such as Member of the Post Control Commission (2022–2027) and advisory roles for Caritas Österreich and Finland’s Strategic Research Council. Current projects include developing circular business models for timber supply chains and optimizing e-scooter fleet management in Vienna.
Travis J. Fuerst is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the School of Engineering Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University, West Lafayette. He has held this position since 2022, previously serving in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology from 2016 to 2022. Before returning to academia, he accumulated over 13 years of industry experience at The Boeing Company as an Engineering Workplace Coach, IT Project Manager, and Continuous Improvement Leader, complemented by 21 years of military service in the U.S. Army Reserves where he retired as a Major from USTRANSCOM in 2017. His academic credentials include: Master of Science in Technology (Product Lifecycle Management) from Purdue University (2002) Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University (2000) with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Supervision Professor Fuerst specializes in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and Configuration Management, integrating Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies into both industrial applications and educational frameworks. His instruction emphasizes practical skill development for industry readiness, leveraging extensive real-world experience to bridge theoretical concepts with professional practice in engineering technology fields. His publication portfolio demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating Product Data Management systems into engineering education, with emphasis on digital enterprise solutions and pedagogical innovation. Key themes include parametric solid modeling applications, collaborative project-based learning frameworks, and curriculum development for PLM implementation across undergraduate programs, reflecting his dual focus on technological advancement and educational transformation. His recognition includes: Purdue Polytechnic 2013 Early Career Award Professor Fuerst actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students through project-based design learning that cultivates higher-order thinking skills, directly applying his industry expertise in risk analysis, resource allocation, and cross-functional team leadership. His curriculum development work demonstrates sustained commitment to advancing engineering education practices through practical, industry-aligned methodologies. His leadership experience spans Boeing's continuous improvement initiatives and U.S. Army cyber operations, providing a robust foundation for developing team-based project management approaches that emphasize operational efficiency and strategic problem-solving in academic settings.
Christina Elmer is Professor for Digital Journalism and Data Journalism at the Institute of Journalism, Technical University of Dortmund. Prior to her academic career, she held significant positions at DER SPIEGEL as Deputy Head of Development, Member of the Editorial Board of SPIEGEL ONLINE, Head of the Data Journalism Department, and Science Editor (2013-2021). She is recognized as a leading expert in data journalism, AI in media, and digital transformation of journalism. Elmer's research focuses on data journalism, algorithmic accountability, and the integration of artificial intelligence in journalistic workflows. Her work explores how digital transformation affects media production, distribution, and reception, with particular attention to user-centered journalism, ethical dimensions of digital media, and the development of editorial products. She has pioneered approaches to structured journalism and modular content creation that adapt to changing audience needs. Her recent publications examine AI's impact on journalism, methods for combating disinformation, and strategies for maintaining journalistic integrity in algorithmically mediated information ecosystems. Her work shows a clear trend toward investigating how journalism can maintain societal relevance while adapting to technological changes, with increasing focus on AI systems as both tools and challenges for quality journalism. scoop award of the nextMedia.Hamburg initiative, 2023 Helmut Schmidt Journalist Prize (second prize) for 'Blackbox Schufa', 2019 Philip Meyer Award (third place) for 'Hanna and Ismail', 2018 dpa-infografik Award for 'Die Pendlerrepublik', 2018 Journalistin des Jahres, Fachkategorie Wissenschaft, 2016 Deutscher Journalistenpreis Forst & Holz (Print), 2007 Elmer actively contributes to the journalism community as a board member of Netzwerk Recherche (serving as second chair 2021-2023), shareholder of AlgorithmWatch, and member of various advisory boards including Science Media Center Germany and MIP.labor. She frequently collaborates with students through the KURT student editorial team, guiding them in applying design thinking to develop new journalistic formats. Her approach emphasizes the importance of user-centered thinking while maintaining journalistic integrity in the digital age.
