Marianne Aubin Le Quéré is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP) . Her work examines how AI and emerging technologies reshape online news and civic information ecosystems, with a focus on generative AI's societal impacts, human-centered informedness models, and LLMs as research methodologies. Research Interests : Social computing, computational social science, communication, and ethical AI applications. Recent Publications span topics like: longitudinal analysis of Reddit communities, YouTube search algorithm biases in health misinformation, and the rise of AI-driven disinformation networks. She emphasizes mixed-method approaches to study digital platforms' role in political polarization and media integrity. Awards : Top Paper Award, International Communication Association (2024) Facebook Fellowship Finalist (2021) Industry Experience includes internships at Mozilla, Bell Labs, and Reddit. She holds a B.S. in computer science and nonfiction from Brown University and worked as a product manager at Microsoft before her PhD in Information Science from Cornell Tech.
Ana Brochado is an active Associate Professor with Habilitation at ISCTE Business School (ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute), holding dual appointments in the Department of Marketing, Operations and General Management and as an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte Center for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies. She serves as President of the Direção Regional do Centro e Alentejo for Ordem dos Economistas and maintains international teaching collaborations with business schools in Germany, France, South Korea, and China. Her educational background includes a BSc in Economics (UP, 1998), MSc in Quantitative Methods (Porto Business School, 2002), PhD in Management (FEP, 2007), and Habilitation in Marketing (ISCTE-IUL, 2017). Prior to academia, she worked over a decade as Senior Economist for Portugal's Competition Authority and Securities Commission. Brochado's research spans economics and management with particular focus on tourism, consumer behavior, sustainable development, and quantitative methods. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between market dynamics, policy evaluation, and socio-territorial studies, frequently employing advanced analytical techniques including sentiment analysis of user-generated content and mixed-methods approaches. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in sustainable tourism development (23%), cryptocurrency/FinTech (18%), hospitality management (15%), and consumer psychology (12%), with consistent application of quantitative methodologies across all domains. Her work frequently examines post-crisis recovery contexts and cross-cultural consumer behavior patterns. Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (2022-2024) President of Direção Regional do Centro e Alentejo - Ordem dos Economistas External expert for European Commission Strategic Board member for Compete2020 Brochado has coordinated numerous research projects including municipal marketing plans for Arruda dos Vinhos, Campo de Ourique, Alcântara and Mangualde (2023-2024), territorial sustainability diagnostics for Vila do Conde (2023), and business innovation evaluation systems (2020). She previously served as ISCTE Business School Vice Dean for administrative and faculty affairs and coordinated the PhD in Tourism Management program. Her current leadership extends to directing market studies for municipal development and evaluating territorial dynamization strategies. As principal investigator for DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte projects, she leads interdisciplinary teams examining governance, economy, and citizenship dynamics, with particular focus on integrating quantitative policy evaluation methods into territorial development frameworks. Her ongoing work includes analyzing phygital economy transformations and sustainable growth models through media contributions and academic research.
Dr. Alexis Y. Dollion is an on-contract lecturer at Université de Rennes, France, teaching undergraduate courses in neurosciences and animal behaviors within the Department of Biology, Ecology & Ethology. He is affiliated with the ETHOS research laboratory, specifically the DEEP team (Development & plasticity: parental effects), where his research focuses on potential markers of positive emotions in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). Dr. Dollion's educational background includes a PhD focused on the evolution of rapid color change in chameleons and its role in sexual selection, using panther chameleons as a biological model. After his PhD, he worked as an engineer in experimental zoology at Université de Lille, followed by a Fyssen postdoctoral fellowship at Arizona State University where he investigated rapid color change in wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo). His research trajectory shows a consistent focus on color change across different taxa, beginning with chameleons during his PhD, moving to turkeys during his postdoc, and currently working with Japanese quail. His research generally focuses on animal coloration and its role in communication, with particular interest in rapid color change. He has developed expertise in using advanced color quantification techniques including multispectral and hyperspectral imaging and animal visual systems modeling to analyze dynamic color changes as perceived by animals. Dr. Dollion is dedicated to promoting interdisciplinarity and developing new methodologies in this emerging field. His work bridges behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology, animal physiology, and animal communication, with a special emphasis on understanding the function, contexts, information content, and evolutionary history of rapid color change. Dr. Dollion has received recognition for his work including a Fyssen postdoctoral fellowship. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals including The Science of Nature, Journal of Experimental Biology, Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society, and NeoBiota. His publication record demonstrates a progression from chameleon studies to broader applications in other taxa, showing how color change functions across different evolutionary lineages. Dr. Dollion also has a passion for scientific illustration, creating watercolor and other media artworks of various animals, often as gifts for friends, family, and colleagues. His artistic work includes detailed illustrations of panther chameleons, clownfish, red pandas, hippos, elephants, bats, and penguins, demonstrating his deep connection to the animal subjects of his research.
Vasos Vassiliou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cyprus and Founding Academic Member & Research Group Leader at the Smart Networked Systems (SNS) Multidisciplinary Research Group within the CYENS Research Center. His work focuses on systems and protocols for improving network performance, reliability, and security in next-generation communication systems (5G/6G), with a strong emphasis on distributed AI/ML techniques, device-to-device (D2D) networking, IoT security, programmable metasurfaces, and intelligent network resource management. Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus CYENS Research Center, Cyprus His research spans multiple subfields including D2D communication (interference management, device discovery), IoT security (blockchain solutions, intrusion detection), network optimization (traffic prediction, power management), and programmable metasurfaces for advanced beam steering. Recent projects like ERMIS (3D Indoor Positioning), ADROIT-6G (DAI-driven architecture), and METACITIES (digital twins/metaverse) demonstrate his leadership in cutting-edge research. His publications reveal a strong focus on distributed intelligence , machine learning applications , and security protocols across wireless systems. He has supervised multiple PhD students to completion and actively contributes to IEEE/ACM as Senior Member. IEEE Senior Member ACM Senior Member Teaching responsibilities include core courses like Computer Networks and specialized postgraduate modules on IoT Networks .
Dr. Brendan Canavan serves as Assistant Professor in Marketing within the Department of Marketing, Tourism and Analytics at Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham. His academic trajectory bridges consumer culture theory with practical tourism sustainability applications, particularly focused on small island contexts where tourism economies face unique degrowth challenges. BSc, Lancaster University MSc, University of Nottingham PhD (2014), University of Nottingham PGHCE, University of Huddersfield Canavan's research centers on authenticity construction in postmodern/post-postmodern consumer landscapes, examining how digital communities, celebrity culture, and crisis events (like pandemics) reshape tourism experiences. His work reveals critical tensions between commercialization and existential fulfillment in destinations, with sustained focus on generational consumption patterns (Millennials/Gen Z) and small island vulnerability. Methodologically, he pioneers netnography and literary analysis to uncover nuanced consumer behaviors beyond traditional survey limitations. Analysis of his recent publications shows three dominant trajectories: (1) Theoretical advancement in authenticity frameworks across digital and physical spaces, (2) Empirical investigations into tourism degrowth on peripheral islands like the Isle of Man, and (3) Interdisciplinary exploration of pop culture's impact on consumer identity. His scholarship consistently connects philosophical concepts with urgent sustainability challenges, particularly highlighting how online communities negotiate ethical consumption amid authenticity crises.
Fernando Diaz is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Language Technologies Institute within the School of Computer Science . His research spans Information Retrieval , Recommender Systems , and the Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence , with a focus on fairness, ethics, and evaluation metrics. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of Massachusetts Amherst Research Interests include: Information Retrieval (web search, crisis informatics, search latency) Recommender Systems (multi-interest personalization, cultural content recommendation) AI Fairness (exposure fairness, data minimization, bias mitigation) Evaluation Methodology (metric robustness, contextual meta-evaluation) Human-AI Collaboration (mouse behavior analysis, preference-based evaluation) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (fair ranking, model synthesis) His recent work analyzes scaling laws , tip-of-the-tongue retrieval , and multisided fairness in AI systems. Diaz also explores the cultural implications of AI in music recommendation and content curation. Teaching : Leads courses on Search Engines and LTI Colloquium Advisees : Shaily Jagat Bhatt, Athiya Deviyani, Alfredo Gomez, Jessica Huynh, To Eun Kim
Miriam Tekath is a Research Associate at the Center for Conflict Research (Zentrum für Konfliktforschung) at Philipps University of Marburg, working in Prof. Dr. Thorsten Bonacker's team. She currently serves as Research Coordinator at EUPeace (the European University for Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Societies) since May 2024 and previously held positions as Research Fellow at RWTH Aachen University (2023-2024) and as a political advisor in peace and conflict research since 2022. Academic Background: Certificate in Professional University Teaching (2023) Mediator certification with focus on non-violent communication (2018) MA in Peace and Conflict Studies, Philipps University Marburg (2016-2018) MA in Political Science: Democratic Governance and Civil Society, University of Osnabrück (2015-2019, with distinction) Bachelor in Political Science (Major) and French (Minor), University of Bremen (2011-2015, with distinction) Tekath's research sits at the intersection of political science and micro-sociology, examining social conflicts in societies polarized by secessionist movements. Her doctoral project investigates the meaning-making significance of politicized differences in everyday conflict interactions, using Quebec (Canada) and Casamance (Senegal) as empirical frameworks. She analyzes universities as micro-contexts of societal polarization, exploring how academic community members navigate the tension between politicization and cooperation. Her methodological expertise includes qualitative content analysis, group discussions, and situational analysis, with regional focus on Canada, Senegal, Francophone countries, and Southeast Europe. Analyzing her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory examining how social actors navigate politicized differences in polarized contexts. Her work demonstrates growing methodological sophistication in understanding the simultaneity of conflict and cooperation in academic settings within divided societies. A distinctive feature of her scholarship is the application of relational perspectives to everyday conflict interactions, particularly in educational institutions serving as microcosms of broader societal divisions. Scientific Recognition: DAAD International Conference Scholarship (2024) RWTH Aachen Early Career Support (2023) Marburg Research Academy Travel Grant (2023) DAAD Conference Funding (2022) DAAD Short-term Doctoral Scholarship (2020/21) International Council for Canadian Studies Scholarship (2020) Association for Canadian Studies Research Award (2018) Tekath has developed an extensive teaching portfolio in peace and conflict studies, including courses on institutional conflict regulation, relational dimensions of peace studies, and mediation in multicultural contexts. She pioneered innovative teaching methods like combining 'Elevator Pitch' with 'Speed-Dating' techniques to address complexity-reduction challenges in conflict education. As spokesperson for the 'Curriculum and Didactics' working group of the German Association for Peace and Conflict Studies since 2020, she has significantly influenced pedagogical approaches in the field. Her current leadership role at EUPeace represents the culmination of her trajectory from student research assistant (2014-2018) to Research Coordinator, demonstrating her growing influence in European peace education initiatives. Her ongoing doctoral work examining everyday conflict interactions in polarized societies positions her at the forefront of contemporary conflict research methodology.
Dr. Lucinda McKnight is a Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy and Curriculum at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on the intersection of education, artificial intelligence, and contemporary writing pedagogy, funded by an ARC DECRA Fellowship (DE220100515). She co-chairs Turnitin's international Advisory Board on the Future of Writing and engages in media commentary on educational technology. PhD in Education (Deakin University) MA (Distinction) in Media Culture and Communication (Institute of Education) BA (University of Melbourne) Her work critically examines the role of generative AI in schools, advocating for curriculum modernization that preserves essential human skills like critical thinking and handwriting. She argues against over-reliance on AI, emphasizing ethical considerations, creativity, and teacher expertise. Recent publications analyze trends in AI adoption, including the Australian national AI framework, cognitive benefits of handwriting, and gender dynamics in single-sex vs co-educational settings. Her research underscores the need for balanced policies that protect educational integrity while leveraging technological opportunities. Scientific Recognition Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship (DE220100515) McKnight actively collaborates with education policymakers and serves as a consultant for technology companies. Her advocacy for handwriting instruction highlights its role in motor skill development, memory, and wellbeing despite AI advancements. She critiques algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns, and the undervaluing of teacher expertise in edtech decision-making.
Elizabeth M. Daly is a Research Scientist at IBM Research Laboratory, Dublin, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin's School of Computer Science and Statistics. Her work focuses on interactive AI , human-centered design , and fairness in algorithmic systems . She contributes to AI governance and LLM safeguarding through projects like AutoFair and Granite Guardian. Ph.D. in Computer Science (2007), Trinity College Dublin Thesis: Social Network Analysis for Routing in Disconnected Delay-Tolerant MANETs Her research interests span: Interactive AI : Facilitating AI-human negotiation for common objectives Trustworthy AI : Addressing fairness, accountability, and transparency in industrial applications Explainable AI : Developing tools like AIMEE for model exploration and editing She serves on the program committees of top conferences (RecSys, IUI, WWW, UMAP, ICWSM) and the Royal Irish Academy’s committee on Engineering and Computer Science. Notable scientific award: ACM Distinguished Member . Projects: AutoFair : Human-compatible automation of fairness in AI AIMEE : AI model explorer and editor tool Usage Governance Advisor : Translating AI intent into governance frameworks She leads the Interactive AI Group at IBM Research Europe - Ireland.
Erik Albæk is a Professor of Political Science and Journalism at the Department of Political Science and Public Management, University of Southern Denmark. Previously, he held professorial roles at Aalborg University (1999-2005) and University of Aarhus (1987-2005). His research focuses on political journalism, media effects, economic news framing, and democratic engagement. Key research areas: Political Participation, Media Use, Gender Equality in Journalism, Comparative Politics Major grants: 'Communicating the Economy' (€786,666), Europeanization of Domestic Politics project, Morality Politics comparative studies Recent publications analyze gender neutrality in expert credibility, economic news impacts on consumer confidence, and generational media consumption patterns. Awards include the Millenium Star Award (2010) and Goldsmith Book Prize (2016) . Current activities involve peer review, editorial work, and international collaborations.
Leonardo Banh is a Researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen within the Faculty of Computer Science and its Chair of Business Information Systems and Software Engineering . M.Sc. in Business Information Systems (University of Duisburg-Essen, 2022) B.Sc. in Business Information Systems (University of Duisburg-Essen, 2020) Semester abroad at Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon (2021) His research focuses on Generative AI and its socio-technical implications, particularly in Machine Learning and Deep Learning applications. He explores intersections with NeuroIS , Smart Tourism , and E-commerce Ecosystems , emphasizing sustainability and digital transformation. Recent publications analyze Generative AI in Software Engineering , AI in Music Sentiment Analysis , and AI-Based Sign Language Translation . His work often involves design science research and grounded theory frameworks. Best Paper in Track Award (ICIS 2024) Nominated for Best Paper Award (ICIS 2024) Outstanding Reviewer (ICIS 2024) As advisor, he supervises theses on topics including AI-Based Mental Health Chatbots , Generative AI in HR , and Smart Tourism Applications . He also contributes to the Institute of Computer Science and Information Systems and serves on appointment/habilitation committees.
Michael Harr is a doctoral researcher and research assistant at the University of Duisburg-Essen, affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science and the Chair of Business Informatics and Integrated Information Systems. His work focuses on artificial intelligence, digital transformation of HR management, enterprise systems, new work arrangements, and digital communication. He has published extensively on these topics in leading journals and conferences. Education: M.Sc. in Business Information Systems (2020-2023), University of Duisburg-Essen B.Sc. in Business Information Systems (2016-2020), University of Duisburg-Essen His research explores the intersection of AI and human-centric systems, including studies on retail service robots, intelligent HRIS, generative AI in MOOCs, and user annoyances in voice assistants. Recent publications analyze digital communication trends and digitalization challenges in the construction sector. Publications: Harr has contributed to key areas such as retail automation, HRIS optimization, and AI-driven e-learning, with a focus on practical applications and theoretical frameworks. Supervised Theses: Exploring ChatGPT for MOOCs AI in Knowledge Management Technostress and Quiet Quitting Taxonomy of AI Recruitment Tools Talent Recruitment on Social Networks Labs and Teams: Harr is involved in the Retail Artificial Intelligence Lab (retAIL) and SAP Innovation Lab, contributing to projects on digital transformation and enterprise systems.
Alex 'Sandy' Pentland is a Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab and a HAI Fellow at Stanford University . He has pioneered foundational work in computational social science , organizational engineering , and privacy-preserving data analytics , co-leading the development of the EU’s GDPR and advancing decentralized AI systems. Research Interests: Focus on Reality Mining , Social Physics , and Human-AI Coevolution , blending behavioral science, blockchain, and machine learning to reshape digital economies. Awards: MIT Toshiba Endowed Chair U.S. National Academy of Engineering McKinsey Award (Harvard Business Review) DARPA 40th Anniversary of the Internet Brandeis Award for Privacy Spin-offs: Co-founded companies like Ginger.io (mental health), Cogito Corp (AI coaching), and Prosperia (fairness in social services). Advisory Roles: Member of UN Secretary General’s advisory board, former advisor to OECD, Google, and AT&T. His recent publications emphasize blockchain interoperability , decentralized AI , and trust frameworks , reflecting his commitment to democratizing data governance.
Maria Hedlin is a Researcher at the Department of Education , Faculty of Social Sciences , Linnaeus University . She leads two externally funded projects on sexual harassment in vocational training and participates in the ULF (Education, Learning, Research) initiative about teacher-parent collaboration. Co-founder of PEPP (Research on Educational Professions and Practices) Active member of STOPP (College for Research on Sexual Harassment) Her research spans gender theory , educational practices , and vocational safety , with particular focus on: Sexual harassment from third parties in healthcare and hospitality Physical touch boundaries in preschool education Gender dynamics in teacher education Digital communication challenges in parental involvement Recent publications analyze vocational students' experiences with workplace harassment, preschool teacher norms around physical interaction, and gender equality discourses in educational policy. Despite extensive collaborations, no student names or scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the available texts.
Dr Dimitrios Kolyperas is a Lecturer in Marketing & Retail at the University of Stirling, affiliated with the Institute for Retail Studies. His research spans sport marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), digital sustainability, and social media analysis. Digital Society and Culture Health & Behaviour Contextual Learning in Humans and Machines Being Connected His work focuses on CSR in sports organizations, ethical practices in eSports, and value co-creation through fan engagement. Recent publications investigate Twitter communication, mixed-reality sports platforms, and sustainability frameworks in football and eSports. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles include the intersection of digital technologies and CSR, fan behavior on social media, and ethical challenges in competitive gaming. He employs methodologies like bibliometric analysis and machine learning to study these domains.
