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Carina Loureiro da Costa Lira Gargaloمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Engineering
• Biorefineries
• Engineering Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carina Loureiro da Costa Lira Gargalo is a PhD Researcher (Tenure Track) at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark, affiliated with the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. She maintains an active research profile with 58 publications and involvement in multiple significant projects, including supervision of PhD students in cutting-edge research areas at the intersection of chemical engineering and artificial intelligence. Her research expertise spans several interconnected domains: Application of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Chemical Engineering Education Development of virtual educational bioprocess plants and simulators Biorefinery systems design and sustainable energy production Process systems engineering approaches to environmental impact assessment Digitalization of pilot plant operations Dr. Gargalo's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear research trajectory toward integrating AI technologies into chemical engineering education. Her work focuses on developing educational tools that automate repetitive tasks, create virtual laboratories for bioprocess training, and use AI to enhance the learning of complex fermentation processes. This represents a significant contribution to the digital transformation of engineering education and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and sustainable industry. Her key research projects include: Mathematical modelling of fermentation processes (2023-2026) - as Supervisor Digitalisation of Pilot Plant Operations (2021-2025) - as Supervisor Development of a Virtual Educational Bioprocess Plant (2018-2022) - as Supervisor Sustainable design of biorefinery systems for biorenewables (2013-2017) - as PhD Student She actively supervises PhD students including M. Albino, F. Caccavale, and S. Caño de Las Heras, focusing on the integration of AI technologies with chemical engineering principles. Her research contributes significantly to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Quality Education (SDG 4), Industry Innovation (SDG 9), and Climate Action (SDG 13).

• Sustainable Supply Chain Operations
• Circular Economy
• Supply Chain Resilience
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Natalie McDougall is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Strathclyde, joined in 2019. She holds a PhD in Marketing and MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management from the same institution. As Director of Postgraduate Teaching, she leads across postgraduate, undergraduate, and executive education, emphasizing research-integrated teaching. Her professional activities include roles as External Examiner at Southampton Solent University and Visiting Researcher at Technische Universität Braunschweig. Education: PhD in Marketing (University of Strathclyde, 2018), MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management (2011), and prior work as a Lecturer in Fashion Marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University (2018–2019). Research focuses on sustainable supply chain operations, circularity, digitalisation, and innovation in manufacturing and agri-food sectors, aligned with UN SDGs. Projects include ESRC InterAct grants on innovation and digitalisation, and collaborations with policy makers for circular strategies in Scotland and the EU. She co-leads projects like 'Enabling Digital Transformation for SMEs' (2023–2024) and 'Breaking Barriers' initiative supporting neurodiverse students. Awards include the InterAct ECR Fellowship (2022), Strathclyde Medal (2022), and IPSERA Bursary (2015). Teaching excellence awards include nominations for 'Most Innovative', 'Most Enthusiastic', and 'Going the Extra Mile'. She supervises dissertations and promotes industry engagement, such as partnerships with Enable for neurodiverse student work experience. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the OI Lab (Open Innovation) and R&D Management networks. Active in industry partnerships for digital transformation and circular economy initiatives.

Mohammed Abdelmegidمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Operational Research
• Project Management
• Productivity Improvement
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammed Abdelmegid is a Lecturer in Engineering Management at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He is the Programme Leader for the MSc in Engineering Management and actively involved in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. His educational background includes: PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Auckland MSc in Construction & Building Engineering BSc in Civil Engineering Dr. Abdelmegid's research focuses on applying operational research and digital technologies to improve decision-making and productivity in construction and engineering projects. Key areas include lean production, knowledge management, risk management, and the conceptualisation of Digital Twins as socio-technical systems. His work emphasizes practical innovation and real-world impact in the engineering industry. His research outputs span journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, focusing on construction digitalisation, project management, and experiential learning. He leads research projects on Digital Twin Execution Plans and the use of serious games in engineering education. Professional memberships and certifications include: Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Management Institute Member, Project Management Institute Dr. Abdelmegid supervises several postgraduate researchers, including Mohammed Al Barrami, Ghassan Al Farsi, Tika Hasan, and Saja Zeadeh. He previously served as Director of the Master of Engineering Project Management at the University of Auckland and brings extensive industry experience in structural design, quantity surveying, building services, and construction management across diverse project types. He is actively involved in research innovation and welcomes PhD enquiries globally through the University of Leeds research opportunities portal.

• Cybersecurity in Maritime Sector
• Ship Automation and Digitalization
• Cyber Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Heering is a cybersecurity researcher specializing in maritime applications at Tallinn University of Technology's Estonian Maritime Academy, where he currently serves as an Expert (2024-2025) following his position as Junior Research Fellow (2018-2024). His academic career is complemented by extensive industry experience in maritime administration, project management, and navigation. Heering completed his Master's Degree in 2017 with research focused on cybersecurity in shipping with reference to Estonian shipowners, and pursued doctoral studies (interrupted) on cyber risk management in smart port environments. His teaching activities at TalTech include developing and teaching courses on Introduction to Cybersecurity and Ship Automation and Digitalisation. His research interests center on maritime cybersecurity, ship digitalization, navigation risk management, and innovative educational approaches for the maritime sector. He has led significant research projects including the ERA Chair in Maritime Cyber Security (MariCybERA) with 2.5 million EUR funding from the European Commission, as well as multiple projects focused on maritime transport sector skills development and smart port technologies. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying cybersecurity principles to maritime contexts, with recent work examining cyber education for seafarers, simulation-based training environments, and sustainable development of maritime education technologies. His research bridges theoretical cybersecurity frameworks with practical maritime industry applications. Best abstract and presentation award at ICR 2019 conference Heering has supervised three Master's theses on topics including cyber education for maritime officers, smart port solutions, and remote-controlled robotics for ship cleaning in Estonian ports. His professional experience spans maritime administration, project management in international contexts including Kazakhstan, and practical navigation experience, providing him with comprehensive industry knowledge that informs his academic work.

Simon Hoherمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Industrial Informatics
• Robotics
• Systems Theory
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Simon Hoher is a Senior Lecturer at the Department Information Technologies and Digitalisation at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He serves as Head of Degree Programme Industrial Informatics & Robotics and Head of Academic Area Systems Theory & Mechatronics, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of industrial informatics, robotics, and simulation technologies. Head of Degree Programme Industrial Informatics & Robotics Head of Academic Area Systems Theory & Mechatronics Senior Lecturer, Department Information Technologies and Digitalisation Salzburg University of Applied Sciences His research interests include industrial informatics, robotics, material flow simulation, and digital twins. He explores the application of simulation techniques like digital twins and Petri nets in production systems, alongside the development of smart manufacturing solutions and reconfigurable robotic systems. Simon Hoher’s recent publications highlight the integration of real-time simulation with reinforcement learning, the use of topology in time series analysis, and the application of OPC UA in industrial big data architectures. His work spans material flow modeling, virtual commissioning, and human-machine interaction in post-robotics contexts. Contact: simon.hoher@fh-salzburg.ac.at

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Causal Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Xu Huang is a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics and Programme Lead of the Analytics, Information System & Operations Subject Group at Oxford Brookes Business School. She holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her research focuses on data-driven decision-making, emphasizing advancements in data science, AI, causal analysis, and their applications across sectors like finance, healthcare, and sustainability. Dr Huang’s educational background includes a BSc, MSc, and PhD, reflecting her deep expertise in analytical fields. Her work spans causal relationships in energy markets, climate change impacts, and digital twin technologies for UN SDGs. She has published 1 book (with over 8,000 accesses) and over 30 journal articles, many in Q1 journals, including top-cited and viewed papers. Her research has been supported by roles as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I) in multiple funding projects and as a data science consultant for knowledge transfer initiatives. Her publications highlight trends in blockchain applications (e.g., healthcare, banking), big data sustainability contributions, and causal analysis in climate and economic systems. She advises on PhD topics involving data science, forecasting, and interdisciplinary applications. Dr Huang also leads initiatives promoting digital twins and ethical technology integration, emphasizing human-centric digitalization.

• Digital Transformation
• Information Systems
• Agile Methodologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marius Mikalsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and a senior researcher at SINTEF . With a PhD in informatics from NTNU, his research focuses on information systems development, digital transformation, and sociomaterial practices across sectors like healthcare, energy, and finance. Academic Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, NTNU Research Focus: Information systems, agile transformations, knowledge infrastructures Key Projects: EU-funded MPOWER, UniversAAL; Norwegian Research Council initiatives His research bridges digital innovation with organizational practices, particularly examining: Agile methodologies in large-scale transformations Data-centric knowing in uncertain environments Digital platforms for rural community development Human-AI collaboration in knowledge work Interoperability in healthcare systems Sociomaterial capabilities in oil/gas operations Recent publications address algorithmic governance in food supply chains, smart rural technology domains, and critical thinking in STEM education amid generative AI advancements. His work appears in journals like Journal of the AIS , CSCW , and IEEE Software . As educator, he teaches software engineering and digital transformation courses at NTNU. He actively contributes to: EU Horizon and national research programs Interdisciplinary collaborations with health informatics and energy sectors Industry partnerships through SINTEF's applied research

Claire Lindsayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Supply Chains
• Operational Improvement
• Sustainable Procurement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Lindsay is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School. She serves as Head of Research for the Marketing and Operations Department (on sabbatical 2024-25), focusing on Research Strategy, Governance, and Staff Development. Her expertise spans healthcare supply chains, operational improvement, and sustainable procurement, particularly analyzing how legal/policy initiatives translate into procurement practices. She teaches Global Procurement and Operations Management at post-graduate levels. Education: PhD in healthcare improvement (2016), prior to which she worked in FMCG and retail supply chain roles. Professional activities include roles with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and former leadership in the British Academy of Management’s Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain Management SIG (2018–2022). Research interests emphasize public sector improvement, sustainability in procurement, and resilient supply chains. Current projects explore diversity integration in procurement. Her work bridges academic research with practitioner engagement, collaborating with NHS Scotland/England, National Services Scotland, and Scottish Courts. Awards include Best Developmental Paper (2018, 2012), Best Development Paper 2020, and Highly Commended Development Paper (2019). She actively participates in workshops/webinars on sustainability, academic-practitioner relations, and editorial activities. Advising: Open to PhD students in public sector improvement, sustainable procurement, and resilient supply chains. Grants and funding details not explicitly listed but implied through research collaboration engagements. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research teams addressing healthcare operations, sustainable logistics, and policy-implementation gaps in supply chain management.

• Economic and Management Engineering
• Digital Transformation
• Innovation Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alberto Michele FELICETTI is a researcher at the University of Calabria , affiliated with the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering . His work focuses on digital transformation , innovation management , and project management within entrepreneurial and academic contexts. Current research explores generative AI adoption in innovation management, antifragility in startups , and digitalisation of cultural industries . He contributes to the Ingegneria Economico-Gestionale research group, which operates two labs: Imprenditorialità e Organizzazione di impresa (EBA) and ICT e gestione dell’Informazione nelle organizzazioni (GIUDA) . Recent publications analyze topics like AI in project management , stakeholder engagement networks , and human resources well-being in startups . His work bridges economic engineering with digital transition in both private and public sectors.

• Building information modelling and management
• Cyberphysical systems and internet of things
• Geospatial information systems and geospatial data modelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lecturer in Digital Construction Management at the University College London , where he also serves as Deputy Departmental Graduate Tutor. Previously held roles at the University of Cambridge (Research Associate) and Politecnico di Milano (Research Fellow). Focuses on Digital Twins , Building Information Modeling (BIM) , and Asset Management in the built environment. PhD in Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering (Politecnico di Milano, 2020) MSc in Management of the Built Environment (Politecnico di Milano, 2015) BSc in Urban Planning (Politecnico di Milano, 2013) Research spans digital twin-based information management , process innovation , and decision-support tools for built asset sustainability. Combines BIM , GIS , and IoT to enhance facility operations across healthcare, education, and urban sectors. Funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (2025) and EU Horizon (2022). Teaching includes modules on Digital Design , Data Delivery , and Digital Innovation for UCL postgraduate students. Professional certifications include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) . Collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Digital Built Britain and Politecnico di Milano , focusing on SDG 9 , 11 , and 13 for sustainable infrastructure and climate action.

Ricardo Codinhotoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Health and Wellbeing Design
• Facility Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ricardo Codinhoto is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with The Foundry: Centre for Digital, Manufacturing & Design. His research focuses on advancing design theory, practice, and education, particularly in evidence-based design, BIM for facilities management (BIM FM), and design for health and wellbeing. He has led projects funded by EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, and NIHR, collaborating with organizations like Salford Royal Foundation Trust and the Government Office for Science. Key research areas include: Building Information Modelling (BIM) applications in FM and early design stages Healthcare environments and dementia-friendly design Lean design and construction principles Digital twins and IoT integration for maintenance Sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly related to healthcare and urban design He has contributed to policy development and industry practices through projects such as the Salford Royal Foundation Trust’s service design integration and the Manchester Town Hall Complex BIM implementation. His work emphasizes bridging theory and practice, with a focus on improving design outcomes through evidence-based methodologies. Recent publications explore statistical maintenance analysis for digital twins, BIM adoption in small architectural firms, and participatory methods in social housing. Codinhoto has also served as an External Examiner at the University of West London (2017–2020).

Basmah Alsaediمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Innovation
• Data-Driven Innovation
• Emerging Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Basmah Alsaedi is a Research Fellow at the KIN Center for Digital Innovation within the School of Business and Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She holds a Ph.D. in Business and Management (2023) and an MSc in Information Systems Management and Innovation, both from Warwick Business School. Her research focuses on digital and data-driven innovation, emerging technologies, and qualitative methods like ethnography to explore organizational practices. She investigates how technological innovations evolve through daily operational activities, aiming to advance socio-technical understanding using practice and process-based theories. Her recent work examines power dynamics in technology implementation and technological change. She contributes to projects like the EDIH Noordwest Netherlands initiative, focusing on AI-driven digital transformation for SMEs. No scientific awards are listed. She is involved in the 'EDIH NWNL One stop shop for digitalisation' project (2022–2025), addressing SME digitalization challenges. No formal advisees are mentioned, but she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at VU Amsterdam.

• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability Transitions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Haokun Liu is a Lecturer in Operations & Supply Chain Management at the Faculty of Business and Law, Cardiff University. His research focuses on service innovation, value co-creation, and sustainability transitions in logistics and urban development. He has collaborated with businesses, governments, and institutions on projects such as the EU-funded STARS initiative (2018-2019) exploring shared mobility challenges and the ESRC-funded Pill regeneration projects (2022-2023) examining co-production models in housing. His work also extends to advanced air mobility (eVTOLs) and socio-technical transitions in the logistics sector. Liu holds a PhD in Business Management from Cardiff University (2021). Education : PhD in Business Management (Cardiff University, 2021) Research interests include logistics service platforms, distributed manufacturing solutions, and stakeholder perceptions in urban regeneration. His recent studies address the implications of digitalization on logistics innovation and the socio-technical dynamics shaping industry adaptation. Liu’s publications analyze automobility-as-a-service impacts and co-production models in housing, reflecting a focus on practical industry collaboration. He has secured grants from Horizon 2020 and the Economic and Social Research Council for projects exploring shared mobility and urban regeneration. Current research priorities include advanced air mobility’s sustainability role and community-led innovation frameworks.

• Organisational Innovation
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Transformation and Change Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Roslan Bakri Zakaria serves as Assistant Professor of Operations and Business Management at Regents University London, bringing over thirty years of industry experience to his roles as Module Leader for International Business, Technology and Innovation, and Change Management courses. His unique blend of academic rigor and entrepreneurial expertise shapes a dynamic classroom environment focused on real-world application. His educational background includes: Doctoral Degree in Organisational Innovation, Transformation, and Digital – Brunel University London (2020) BA in Economics – Indiana State University (1994) Diploma in Accountancy – MARA Institute of Technology (1988) Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management Dr Zakaria's research centers on organisational innovation, digital transformation, and trust frameworks within governmental institutions, examining how emerging technologies reshape citizen-government interactions and drive social entrepreneurship. His work bridges theoretical models with practical implementation in rapidly evolving digital landscapes. His publications reveal consistent focus on blockchain adoption barriers, systematic analysis of innovation clusters, and digital solutions for citizen engagement in developing economies. These works demonstrate applied research trends targeting policy frameworks and scalable technological interventions for public sector modernization. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr Zakaria emphasizes experiential learning through initiatives like Innovation City and Random Collectives. His advisory work with UNDP on citizen-government trust reconstruction and ministry-level Digital Trust Framework development underscores his commitment to translating academic insights into tangible societal impact.

• Augmented Reality
• Human-Centric Manufacturing
• Industry 5.0
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ahmed Khafaga is a Research Fellow and Doctorate Student at the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials, specializing in the integration of immersive technologies for human-centric manufacturing systems. His work focuses on enhancing resource efficiency and worker wellbeing through Industry 5.0 principles, with active contributions to digital manufacturing and smart factory innovations. His research spans Augmented Reality, Industry 5.0, Human-Centric Manufacturing, and Digital Manufacturing, emphasizing human-operator-centered design in industrial environments. He investigates how immersive technologies can optimize production processes while prioritizing worker safety and ergonomics, with secondary expertise in metrology and non-contact measurement techniques for industrial quality assurance. Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward human-technology symbiosis in manufacturing, where Augmented Reality and cobot systems bridge Industry 4.0 automation with human-centric values of Industry 5.0. His work demonstrates growing influence in smart manufacturing literature, particularly in contextualizing immersive technologies for practical industrial adoption. Ahmed serves as Principal Investigator for the active thesis project 'Industry 5.0 Enhancing Resource Efficiency And Workers’ Wellbeing With The Use Of Immersive Technologies' (commenced January 2022), which examines real-world implementation of AR assistance systems in manufacturing workflows to improve both productivity and occupational health. He operates within the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials research ecosystem, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects that merge digital engineering with human factors analysis to develop next-generation manufacturing solutions.