Dr. Beata Marciniak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Market, Marketing and Quality within the Warsaw School of Economics . Her research focuses on marketing strategies , consumer behavior , and the interplay of abstract vs. concrete product information in decision-making processes. Academic Affiliation: Warsaw School of Economics Department: Market, Marketing and Quality Research Interests Her work explores consumer psychology, particularly how evaluation modes , self-relevance , and message design influence responses to product attributes. She investigates AI-driven marketing (e.g., recommender systems), fair trade communication , and the impact of online reviews . Recent studies include e-commerce strategies during the pandemic and leadership perception in educational contexts. Scientific Trends Her publications highlight technology integration in marketing , ethical messaging (fair trade food), and behavioral responses to abstract/concrete product information. Key methodologies involve experimental design , consumer surveys , and AI-driven communication analysis .
Meredith Ringel Morris serves as Director for Human-AI Interaction Research at Google DeepMind and holds dual Affiliate Professor appointments at the University of Washington in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Information School. Previously, she directed Google's People + AI Research team and founded Microsoft Research's Ability group as Sr. Principal Researcher leading Interaction, Accessibility, and Mixed Reality initiatives. Her educational foundation includes a Sc.B. in Computer Science from Brown University and M.S./Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science from Stanford University, where her dissertation Supporting Effective Interaction with Tabletop Groupware pioneered surface computing research. Morris is a globally recognized leader in Human-Computer Interaction and Human-AI Interaction , with transformative contributions to accessibility technologies , social computing , and ethical AI frameworks . Her work spans collaborative web search systems (founding the field with SearchTogether), user-defined gesture methodologies adopted industry-wide, and accessible AI applications for blind users, people with dyslexia, and AAC device users. Current research critically examines generative AI's societal impact while developing human-centered interaction paradigms. Recent publications reveal accelerating focus on AI ethics , human-AGI interaction frameworks , and accessibility-specific AI applications , with generative models increasingly central to solving communication barriers for diverse user groups while addressing alignment challenges. Her scientific recognition includes: ACM Fellow designation ACM SIGCHI Academy membership Lasting Impact Award (ACM ISS 2016) Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 Morris has co-taught University of Washington courses including Input and Interaction (2012) and organized seminal events like the UW-MSR Summer Institute on Expanding Accessibility Research. Her research leadership spans conference chair roles (CSCW General Chair), editorial boards (TOCHI), and steering committees (CHI/CSCW), supported by industry funding yielding over 100 publications and 20+ patents influencing Microsoft and Google product ecosystems. She founded Microsoft Research's Ability group focusing on inclusive design and currently leads Google DeepMind's human-AI interaction research, directing projects including Generative Ghosts (AI afterlives), LaMPost (dyslexia writing assistant), and alt text systems for AI-generated imagery, with ongoing collaboration through UW's dub research consortium.
Professor Mark P. McKenna serves as Vice Dean of Faculty & Intellectual Life at the UCLA School of Law and is a leading expert in intellectual property and privacy law . He co-directs the UCLA Institute for Technology, Law & Policy , a collaboration with the Samueli School of Engineering, focusing on AI, robotics, and digital media. Previously, he was the John P. Murphy Foundation Professor at Notre Dame Law School , founding Director of the Notre Dame Technology Ethics Center , and held faculty positions at Saint Louis University and visiting roles at Stanford, Toronto, Turin, and Munich. Education: B.A. from University of Notre Dame (1997), J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law (2000) His research spans trademark law , design patents , copyright , and technology policy , with over 48 scholarly works. Key recent articles include analyses of design patent frameworks , trademark enforcement in digital markets , and trademark-genericity interactions . He co-founded Lex Lumina PLLC , a boutique IP law firm, and practiced trademark litigation in Chicago before academia. Notable contributions include: Amazon's Quiet Overhaul of the Trademark System (2024): Examines platform-driven IP shifts Externalizing Trademark's Limits (2022): Explores equitable remedies in trademark disputes Design Patents Aren't Patents (2024): Challenges design patent validity frameworks He has advised on courses like Perspectives on Law , Trademark Law , and Design Law , and participated in events such as the 49th Annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium (2025) and discussions on LGBTQ rights post-Skrmetti and Mahmoud.
Michael Ekstrand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at Drexel University's College of Computing & Informatics, where he leads the INERTIA Laboratory (Impact, Novation, Effectiveness, and Responsibility of Technology for Information Access). His research blends information retrieval, human-computer interaction, and machine learning to ensure AI-powered information access systems (e.g., recommender systems) promote equity and societal well-being. Previously, he co-led the People and Information Research Team (PIReT) at Boise State University. Education : PhD in Computer Science (University of Minnesota, 2014), BS in Computer Engineering (Iowa State University). Research Focus : Ekstrand's work centers on fairness-aware algorithms, social impact quantification, and ethical AI deployment. Key themes include: Algorithmic bias mitigation in recommender systems User behavior modeling in information access Cross-disciplinary approaches to AI ethics Evaluation methodologies for equitable systems Publication Trends : His recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on algorithmic fairness, particularly gender bias in information systems, statistical evaluation rigor, and user behavior analysis. Over 50% of his latest works directly address fairness metrics or bias mitigation strategies. Advising & Grants : Actively mentors PhD students (e.g., Samira Vaez Barenji, Sushobhan Parajuli) and has supervised 11+ graduate researchers. Secured NSF CAREER funding for projects on recommender systems' societal impact. Leadership : Maintains LensKit (open-source recommender toolkit), holds roles in ACM RecSys/FAccT conferences, and directs the INERTIA lab focusing on responsible information access technologies.
Jonathon Shlens is a principal scientist and research director at Google DeepMind, focusing on vision, language, and learning. He has led teams in deploying production systems, invented TensorFlow, and collaborated with Waymo. His work spans machine learning, computer vision, basic science, and autonomous driving. Research interests include: Machine learning with applications in multimodal and transformer models Computer vision, particularly robustness and 3D object detection Neuroscience, analyzing neural computations in the primate retina Autonomous driving systems and motion forecasting Recent articles highlight trends in: Vision-language models and semantic guidance Transformer architectures for scene flow and calibration Adversarial robustness across human and machine perception Scalable datasets and model architectures Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award at CVPR 2013 Former advisees include notable researchers now at institutions like Stanford, MIT, and OpenAI.
Anqi Shao is a researcher in Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, affiliated with SciLab. Her work merges computational methods with science communication to analyze public sentiment about contentious scientific issues like AI ethics, CRISPR technology, and social distancing during crises. Research Interests: AI hallucinations in science communication Public opinion analysis using NLP Equity in conversational AI Vaccine hesitancy and social media CRISPR technology framing in agriculture Publication Trends: Her recent work (2025–2020) spans AI ethics, misinformation dynamics, and pandemic response communication. She employs mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) to dissect topics like moral appeals in messaging and algorithmic bias in GPT-3. Labs & Teams: She works in SciLab, focusing on innovative computational approaches to science communication challenges.
Sabrina Giordano is Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Calabria , where she teaches Statistics and Data Science courses in both Italian and English. She holds a PhD in Methodological Statistics from the University of Milano-Bicocca and has held visiting positions at RWTH Aachen University, University of Florida, and University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on Statistical modeling of categorical and ordinal data Latent variable models and copula functions Longitudinal analysis and hidden Markov chains Applications in finance, health, and environmental statistics Her methodological contributions are implemented in the hmmm R-package and supported by grants like the PRIN2022 project "SMILE: Statistical Modelling and Inference to Live the Environment". She serves as Associate Editor for Biometrical Journal and Statistical Methods & Applications Director of the Post-Graduate Master in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Local coordinator for the COST Fin-AI research group Her recent collaborative work explores Dynamic response styles in longitudinal data Fairness-aware classification algorithms Copula-based dependence structures Applications to financial vulnerability and risk perception
Leslie Duram is Professor of Geography and Environmental Resources at Southern Illinois University (SIU) and Director of the Environmental Studies Program. A Fulbright Scholar and recipient of the 2025 Susan Hardwick Excellence in Mentoring Award from the American Association of Geographers (AAG) and the 2023 SIU Teaching Excellence Award, she is nationally recognized for her leadership in sustainability education and mentoring. Education & Academic Training While specific degree details are not listed in the text, her extensive record of research, teaching, and awards attests to advanced training in geography and environmental studies. Research Interests Environmental geography across local-to-global scales Public participation in environmental decision-making Climate change and sustainability education Organic, sustainable, and local food systems Campus sustainability initiatives Plant-based diet advocacy and vegan education Her scholarly output includes eight books (e.g., Endangered Places: Disappearing Sites around the World , 2025; Environmental Geography: People and the Environment , 2021) and more than thirty peer-reviewed articles spanning sustainability pedagogy, organic agriculture, climate change communication, and community-based resource management. Recent Publications & Research Trajectory Across 2020-2024, her articles emphasize experiential sustainability education, climate literacy, and stakeholder engagement. Studies on zoo-based climate learning, fossil-fuel divestment discourse, and NGO roles in African organic farming highlight her commitment to linking theory with practice and policy. Scientific Awards & Honors 2025 Susan Hardwick Excellence in Mentoring Award – AAG 2023 SIU Teaching Excellence Award (campus-wide) 2017 Donald Q. Innis Award – AAG Rural Geography Specialty Group 2015 SIU UWPA Mentorship Award 2008 John Fraser Hart Award for Research Excellence – AAG Grants, Advising & Mentorship Dr. Duram has secured over $4.6 million in external funding as PI or co-PI, including: NSF S-STEM ($1.33 million) – converging earth science & sustainability education NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Training ($2.2 million) – environmental sustainability fellowships USDA Local Food Promotion ($130,899) – Universities Build Environments and Neighbors (UBEAN) SIU Green Fund awards totaling >$100,000 for campus organic gardens and outreach She has successfully mentored numerous PhD and Master’s students to graduation, many from underrepresented backgrounds, and continues to provide professional development opportunities for undergraduates in the Environmental Studies minor. Laboratories, Teams & Outreach As Director of the Environmental Studies Program, Dr. Duram oversees interdisciplinary curriculum development and campus-wide sustainability initiatives. She collaborates closely with the SIU Green Fund, LOGIC (Local Organic Gardening Initiative of Carbondale), and community partners to integrate experiential learning, campus food gardens, and outreach activities that advance sustainability and social justice.
Dr. Lara Zibarras is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology at City St George's, University of London, where she has been a faculty member since 2008. She previously served as Programme Director for the MSc in Organisational Psychology and currently acts as admissions tutor for the course. Dr. Zibarras joined City in 2004 as a research assistant before beginning her PhD studies in 2005, during which she maintained teaching and dissertation supervision responsibilities. Her research interests focus on selection processes, innovation, and sustainability in the workplace. Dr. Zibarras' PhD research examined applicant perspectives in selection and determinants of application fairness perceptions in high-stakes settings. She has led research programs focused on high-stakes selection and assessment (2011-2012), psychometric questionnaire revalidation (2014-2015), and psychometric assessments for loan underwriting (2017-2020). Her work on pro-environmental workplace behavior, funded by the Richard Benjamin Trust, explores psychological theories explaining employee engagement in sustainable practices. Her extensive publication record includes the 2025 article 'Applicant Perceptions of Selection Methods: Replicating and Extending Previous Research' and numerous studies examining medical selection processes, psychometric assessment, and workplace innovation. Her research demonstrates consistent focus on selection methodology validity, applicant perceptions across diverse contexts, and practical applications of psychological theory in organizational settings. Dr. Zibarras has received recognition as a Chartered Occupational Psychologist (HCPC registered), Associate Fellow of the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology, and member of the Society of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. She has supervised PhD students including Natalia Mladentseva (researching alternative psychometric measures for micro-lending assessment) and Antonio Pangallo (exploring resilience measurement in palliative care workers). Her consultancy work spans diverse projects from developing patient outcome measures with Imperial College to creating innovative selection methods for fintech companies. Notably, she leads City University's partnership with Oakam to apply psychometric data and behavioral science in financial risk decisioning. Dr. Zibarras directs research examining unconscious bias during recruitment to support diversity and inclusion practices in leading law firms and management consultancies (2014-ongoing), and has developed measurement tools for social housing organizations, medical/dental deaneries, and multinational corporations.
Christopher Hrdlicka is an Associate Professor in Finance & Business Economics at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. He has been affiliated with the university since 2010 and holds the John B. and Delores L. Fery Faculty Fellowship. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, corporate governance, and institutional investing. Ph.D. in Finance, University of Chicago (2010) M.B.A., University of Chicago (2010) M.A. in Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis (2005) B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis (2005) Hrdlicka's research explores the interplay between information diffusion and risk structures, optimal beta estimation, trading volume dynamics, and corporate financial investments. His work on university endowments and board governance has garnered international recognition, including the European Finance Association Commonfund Prize. Scientific Awards: European Finance Association Commonfund Prize for Best Paper on Endowment Asset Management (2013) Alpha Kappa Psi Professor of the Quarter (Spring 2012, Spring 2013) Hrdlicka teaches Investments (FIN 560) to MBA and undergraduate students and Empirical Asset Pricing (FIN 592) in the PhD program. His work has been featured in Wall Street Journal op-eds and the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance .
Miyuki Aoki Girardelli is Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University. Her interdisciplinary research bridges architectural history, cultural heritage, Ottoman and Japanese studies, focusing on transnational exchanges of art and architecture. Education: PhD in Art History, Istanbul Technical University (2002) Master’s degree, Waseda University (1995) Bachelor’s degree, Waseda University (1993) Research Interests: Dr. Girardelli investigates the intersections of Ottoman and Japanese visual cultures, diplomatic architecture, Japonisme, Orientalism, and the mobility of art objects across the Mediterranean and East Asia. She explores how architectural forms and decorative arts mediated diplomatic relationships and cross-cultural perceptions from the 19th century to the present. Her work delves into architects’ travelogues—especially Itō Chūta and Le Corbusier—and analyses of Léon Parvillée’s French-Ottoman productions, revealing layered narratives of identity, modernity, and heritage conservation. Scientific Awards: Kinokuniya Humanities Books of the Year 2017 – Kinokuniya Company LTD Incentive Award 2000 – East Japan Railway Culture Foundation Advising & Grants: She has supervised graduate theses including Women Icon Painters of the Late Ottoman Era and the Meiji Era (2025) and Tsuchiura Nobuko: Redefining housing and architecture through the female lens (2024), guiding students in art-historical and architectural research that expands gendered and cross-cultural perspectives. Editorial & Exhibition Leadership: Girardelli co-edited Japanese Wind at the Ottoman Palaces (2016) and Crescent and Sun: Three Japanese in Istanbul (2010), curating scholarly dialogues and exhibitions that bring Japanese-Ottoman encounters to wider audiences.
Nilay Özlü Karaca is an Associate Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture , Istanbul Technical University . Her research focuses include Cultural Heritage Conservation , Architectural History , Urban History , and Ottoman Imperial Architecture . Educational Background PhD in History , Boğaziçi University (2018) MA in Architectural History and Theory , Yıldız Technical University (2009) MA in McLaren School of Management , University of San Francisco (2000) BArch, Department of Architecture , Middle East Technical University (1998) Research Themes Karaca’s work explores the intersection of Ottoman architectural heritage , urban transformation , and museum narratives . She specializes in the Topkapı Palace as a historical and cultural entity, analyzing its evolution from imperial space to museum. Her research spans 19th-century Ottoman urbanism , self-display mechanisms , and lost infrastructures like police stations. The 15 most recent publications reflect her expertise in Ottoman cultural heritage , with articles in Muqarnas , New Perspectives on Turkey , and YILLIK . Key themes include imperial symbolism , post-occupation urban dynamics , and architectural historiography . Scientific Awards & Grants GINGKO Werner Mark Linz Memorial Grant (2025) Barakat Yayın Bursu (2021) Chevening OXCIS Bursu (2021) Barakat Trust Doktora Sonrası Araştırma Bursu (2019-2020) Erken Kariyer Makale Ödülü (İstanbul Araştırmaları Enstitüsü, 2019) Getty Foundation Bursu (Connecting Art Histories, 2010-2012) Projects Current projects include BAP Mütareke İstanbul'unda Mimari, Kültürel ve Tarihi Miras: Topkapı Sarayı Örneği (1918-1923) and BAP Osmanlı Arkeoloji Tarihine Bütünsel Bir Bakış: İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzesi Arşivinin Analizi , both focusing on Ottoman cultural heritage analysis and preservation.
Cristiana Santos is an Assistant Professor at the School of Law , Utrecht University , with a PhD in Law and Technology from the University of Luxembourg and Bologna. She teaches in the Law and Technology Master’s program and coordinates the bachelor course on Regulating Big Tech. Her research focuses on Privacy and Data Protection , Dark Patterns , and GDPR/ePrivacy compliance , particularly in cookie banners, consent revocation, and subject access requests. She collaborates with the Inria PRIVATICS Team and interdisciplinary experts like Colin Gray in Human-Computer Interaction. Recent work examines server-side tracking , Google Tag Manager leaks, and paywall compliance She co-chaired the COnSeNT 2021 Workshop and served on program committees for IEEE S&P , PETs , and APF Key scientific contributions include ontological modeling of legal information, subject access requests , and linked data terminology for copyright Notable awards: Honorable Mention at ACM CHI 2021 , Best Paper at Jurix2014-DC , and runner-up for Best HotPETs Talk 2020 .
Mahima Agumbe Suresh serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at San Jose State University's Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, a promotion effective August 2025 following tenure approval. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at SJSU after serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and a postdoctoral researcher at Xerox Research Center India. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Texas A&M University (2015) and a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from India's National Institute of Technology Karnataka. Research interests span Cyber-Physical Systems, Internet of Things, Smart City Data Analytics, and Augmented Reality applications for safety and education, with emphasis on practical implementations in urban infrastructure and educational technology. Her publication trajectory (2020-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Cyber-physical security systems for critical infrastructure like water networks and distributed controls, (2) AI-driven educational innovations including specifications grading and active learning methodologies across algorithms, networks, and data science courses, and (3) Applied computer vision and NLP solutions for human trafficking detection, e-bike safety, and product design optimization. This interdisciplinary work consistently bridges theoretical advances with real-world societal impact. Recognition includes: Quantum Faculty Fellow Award (2025) Quantum Faculty Fellow Grant (2024) VPRI Teaming Award (2024) Faculty Excellence in Teaching Service Award (2023) She directs an active research program funded by an NSF grant for mixed reality/edge computing in human-robot interaction (2024) and mentors MS thesis students in computer engineering. Service roles include Assessment Coordinator and ABET Report author for SJSU's Computer/Software Engineering programs, Chair of the Student Fairness Committee (2022-2024), and College of Engineering Mace Bearer at 2023 commencement. Her collaborative research ecosystem integrates academic-industry partnerships with Xerox Research and government entities, focusing on edge computing architectures, cyber-physical security frameworks, and educational technology innovations that address urban infrastructure challenges and pedagogical transformation in STEM education.
Jason J. Jones serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Stony Brook University, leveraging his interdisciplinary background spanning Computer Science, Psychology, and Political Science to pioneer computational approaches in social inquiry. His work bridges technical methodology with sociological theory to analyze human behavior at unprecedented scales. His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Doctorate in Psychology Post-doctoral research in Political Science Dr. Jones specializes in Computational Social Science and Algorithmic Fairness, utilizing massive datasets from social media platforms to re-examine classical theories of human behavior. His landmark Facebook collaboration generated voting behavior data from millions of participants, while his reworking of Granovetter's "strength of weak ties" hypothesis incorporated global professional networks. Current research focuses on identity quantification through linguistic analysis of social media bios, examining political polarization, LGBTQ visibility, and occupational identity evolution. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in identity measurement through Twitter bios (2012-2023), with methodological innovations in natural language processing enabling longitudinal tracking of societal shifts. His work consistently connects micro-level identity expression to macro-level social phenomena, particularly regarding AI's societal impacts and political behavior. No scientific awards are documented in available materials. Dr. Jones maintains active industry collaborations, notably with Facebook for large-scale behavioral experiments. His research methodology emphasizes open data practices, exemplified by the "Who am I 2024 Dataset," while mentoring graduate students in computational social science techniques though specific advisees aren't listed. His project-based approach operates at the sociology-computer science interface without formal lab affiliation, focusing on cross-disciplinary teams for identity analysis and AI impact studies.
