Craig A. Bond is a Professor at the RAND School of Public Policy, a Senior Economist at RAND Corporation, and Editor-in-Chief of the RAND Journal of Economics. His work bridges military resource allocation and environmental economics through advanced econometric modeling. Current Roles: Research QA Manager (RAND Arroyo Center), Senior Economist Methodological Expertise: Stochastic dynamic programming, discrete choice modeling, non-market valuation Key Research Themes: Military readiness, coastal resilience, green infrastructure, post-disaster recovery Research Interests: Craig Bond specializes in natural resource economics , environmental economics , and applied welfare economics , with recent work focusing on: Risk modeling for defense acquisitions and personnel strategy Resilience dividend valuation frameworks Green infrastructure cost-benefit analysis Climate adaptation in coastal communities Publication Trends: His 15 most recent works (2017-2025) show interdisciplinary focus across: Military Economics: Recruiting optimization, training requirements, economic multipliers Environmental Policy: Coastal land loss, invasive species impact, water management Resilience Modeling: Disaster recovery frameworks, adaptive systems
Prof. Dr. Menelaos Gkartzios is a distinguished academic affiliated with the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University , with extensive experience at institutions including Newcastle University , Izmir Institute of Technology , and University College Dublin . He has served as a Visiting Professor at Tongji University and contributes to editorial boards such as Habitat International and Journal of Rural Studies . Education: PhD in Regional & Urban Planning, University College Dublin (2008) MSc in Environmental Resource Management, University College Dublin (2003) MAgrSc in Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens (2002) PGCert in Advanced Studies in Academic Practice, Newcastle University (2014) Research Focus: His work bridges sustainable rural development , urban-rural dynamics , and the cultural dimensions of place-making . Key themes include counterurbanisation , rural mobilities , and artistic practice in planning . Publication Trends: Recent articles and books examine climate-driven migration , community co-creation , and rural housing paradoxes . His scholarship spans interdisciplinary frameworks, merging rural sociology , geography , and planning theory . Leadership Roles: He co-leads the AESOP Thematic Group on Rural Planning and contributes to global planning discourse through edited volumes like The Routledge Companion to Rural Planning .
Golnoosh Farnadi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operational Research at the University of Montreal and an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science at McGill University. She holds a Canada-CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence and serves as a Senior Academic Member at Mila - Quebec Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, operations research, and ethical AI considerations. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from KU Leuven and Ghent University (2017), followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Montreal/MILA (2018-2020) and the University of California, Santa Cruz (2017-2018). Her research focuses on algorithmic fairness, responsible AI, deep learning, and probabilistic models, with applications spanning healthcare, recommender systems, and public policy. Farnadi's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on addressing fairness in machine learning systems, with particular attention to cultural diversity in recommender systems, fairness in healthcare optimization (particularly kidney exchange programs), and mitigating hallucinations in large language models. Her work consistently combines theoretical rigor with practical applications, often employing novel mathematical frameworks to tackle complex ethical challenges in AI. Among her notable recognitions are the Google Scholar Award (2021), Facebook Research Award (2021), Google Award for Inclusion Research (2023), and being named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2023). She was also recognized as a Rising Star in AI Ethics in 2021. Farnadi supervises numerous graduate students through her EQUAL Lab (EQuity & EQuality Using AI and Learning algorithms), which focuses on developing AI systems that promote fairness and equity. Her teaching includes courses on Responsible AI, Machine Learning, and Trustworthy Machine Learning at both McGill University and HEC Montreal.
Scott McCabe is a Professor of Marketing at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He earned his PhD from the University of Derby in 2001, focusing on visitor motivations in the Peak District National Park, and holds an MA in Leisure and Tourism Studies from the University of North London (1993) and an HND in Leisure Studies from the University of Salford (1991). Current co-editor in Chief of the Annals of Tourism Research Editorial board member of Tourism Management Elected fellow of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism (2019+) His research spans social tourism , responsible tourism , tourist emotions , and socio-linguistic methodology , with significant work on wellbeing outcomes from supported holidays for disadvantaged families. He has contributed to Annals of Tourism Research , Journal of Travel Research , and other top-tier journals. Recent publications address topics like qualitative research sampling , tourism theory , dark tourism motivations , and smart destination engagement . His work combines tourism policy critique , consumer behavior analysis , and methodological innovation . Scientific awards include fellowships and leadership roles in international tourism research committees. He has served as VP for the International Sociological Association's Tourism Research Committee and co-chairs the Academy of Marketing's Tourism Marketing SIG.
Mahipal Singh is a Professor of Animal Biotechnology and Coordinator of the Animal Science Undergraduate Program at Fort Valley State University (FVSU), where he is affiliated with the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology and the Department of Agricultural Sciences. He has been at FVSU since 2000 in various capacities, progressing from Adjunct Biology/MPH Graduate Faculty to his current position as full Professor since 2019. Dr. Singh earned his educational credentials in India: a B.S. (Hons) in Zoology from Meerut College (1978), an M.S. in Zoology from the Institute of Advanced Studies, Meerut University (1983), and a Ph.D. in Zoology-Microbiology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (1989). His academic journey included prestigious appointments such as International Visiting Fellow at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH (1991-1993) and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina (1989-1991). His research focuses on cutting-edge areas of animal biotechnology, particularly in postmortem cell recovery, genome editing in livestock, and myostatin gene targeting. Dr. Singh has pioneered work demonstrating that individual cells remain viable in mammalian tissues for much longer periods after death than previously believed, with applications for cellular therapies and germplasm preservation. His work with CRISPR/Cas technology aims to reduce milk allergens and mastitis in goats, while his myostatin research seeks to enhance muscular mass in meat goats for agricultural applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on cellular viability after death across multiple livestock species (cattle, goats, sheep), with particular attention to temperature effects and storage conditions. His work bridges basic cellular biology with practical agricultural applications, demonstrating how fundamental discoveries about postmortem cellular life can translate into biotechnological advances for livestock preservation and improvement. USDA-ARS 1890 Faculty Research Fellowship Award (2017) STEM Research Excellence Award, Fort Valley State University (2014-15) Multiple student research presentation awards at FVSU Annual Research Day symposiums Best Poster Award at National Symposium on Biotechnology, CIMAP, Lucknow, India (1999) Fogarty International Visiting Fellowship at NIH (1991-93) Dr. Singh has supervised an impressive 38 students across multiple educational levels, including 4 PhD, 13 MS, 7 BS, 8 HS, and 6 middle school students. His research has been supported by USDA-ARS, USDA-NIFA programs, and various other grants. He serves on multiple editorial boards, grant review panels, and university committees, and is an active member of professional societies including the American Society of Animal Science and Society for In Vitro Biology. Based in the Stallworth Biotechnology Building at FVSU, Dr. Singh leads research projects that bridge molecular biology with practical agricultural applications, working collaboratively with researchers from USDA-ARS, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, and other institutions to advance animal biotechnology and improve livestock production systems.
Johan Eriksson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Art History, serving as Head of Department and Program Manager for the Master's Program in Digital Art Studies. His work integrates traditional art historical scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies, focusing on cultural heritage reconstruction and virtual museum development. His research spans digital art history , visual communication , and Renaissance studies , with specialized expertise in Italian and Japanese art traditions. Eriksson pioneers digital pedagogy through projects like The Digital Seminar 2.0 , examining how virtual reconstructions of historical sites (e.g., Royal Palace Stockholm) transform art historical methodology and public engagement with cultural heritage. His scholarship reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between art history, computer science, and urban studies. Eriksson's publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on virtual museum development as both research tool and preservation strategy, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural exchange (particularly Sweden-Japan collaborations) and sustainable heritage tourism. His work bridges technical innovation with deep art historical analysis, notably in reconstructing historical display contexts and examining visual rhetoric in Renaissance courts. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As Program Manager for the Master's Program in Digital Art Studies and Chair of JSPS SAC, Eriksson actively mentors graduate students while securing research funding for major projects including The Virtual Museum and Visual Communication in Early Modern Japan . His grant portfolio reflects strong institutional support for digital humanities initiatives at Uppsala University. Through leadership of JSPS SAC and project teams like Renaissance Rooms , Eriksson coordinates international research networks focused on digital reconstruction methodologies. His current initiatives emphasize collaborative development of virtual environments that integrate art historical research with immersive technologies for both scholarly and public applications.
Natalia Molina is a Distinguished Professor and Dean’s Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, where she is a leading scholar in U.S. history, Latinx studies, immigration, race, and public health. She is Vice President and President-Elect (2028) of the Organization of American Historians and a 2020 MacArthur Fellow, recognized for her transformative work on racial formation. Her education includes a B.A. in History and Women’s Studies from UCLA, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in U.S. History from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Molina’s research centers on the interconnected histories of race, place, gender, and citizenship. She is best known for her theory of racial scripts , which explains how racial categories are constructed relationally across groups and time. Her work spans public health history, foodways, and immigrant placemaking, with a deep commitment to community-centered storytelling and public engagement. Her recent publications explore Latinx cultural identity through food, sports, and media, reflecting a shift toward personal and public narratives that connect historical scholarship with contemporary life. Her books have received numerous accolades, including a James Beard Award nomination and the PROSE Award finalist status. MacArthur Fellowship (2020) James Beard Award Media Nominee (2023) PROSE Awards Finalist (2023) Pacific Coast Branch of the AHA’s Norris & Carol Hundley Award Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize LA Times Essential Book New York Times Best Books About California Molina is a dedicated mentor and public intellectual, having advised university diversity initiatives and served on the boards of the Huntington Library and the Library of Congress Scholars Council. She has held leadership roles at UC San Diego, including Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Diversity and Equity. Her current research focuses on the immigrant workers who built and sustained the Huntington Library, reclaiming their overlooked contributions. She is also a Distinguished Lecturer for the Organization of American Historians and has been a fellow at the Huntington Library and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Her public writing in outlets like the Los Angeles Times , Washington Post , and Inside Higher Ed demonstrates her commitment to bridging academic scholarship with broader societal conversations.
Professor Heinrich Liechtenstein is a full professor in the Department of Financial Management at IESE Business School. He teaches in MBA and executive education programs, specializing in entrepreneurial venture financing, wealth management, and entrepreneurial family governance. His academic work bridges theoretical research with practical application in the finance industry. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Vienna MBA from IESE Business School, University of Navarra B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz European Financial Analyst (CEFA) certification Professor Liechtenstein's research focuses on private equity, venture capital, and family wealth management. His work examines operational value creation in private equity, investment impact, and governance structures for entrepreneurial families. He has developed country attractiveness indices for venture capital and private equity investments, providing valuable tools for institutional investors evaluating global opportunities. His publication record shows a consistent focus on practical finance applications, with particular emphasis on family offices, venture capital fund selection criteria, and country-level investment climates. His research often involves collaboration with practitioners and addresses real-world challenges faced by investors and family businesses. Professor Liechtenstein brings significant practical experience to his academic work, having served at Liechtenstein Global Trust working with high-net-worth individuals, advised families at Boston Consulting Group, and founded and sold two successful companies. He currently serves on the boards of several family foundations.
Mátyás Mervay is a Research Fellow at New York University's Center for European and Mediterranean Studies. He holds a PhD in East Asian and Modern European History (2024) from NYU, an MA in Modern and Contemporary Chinese History (2017) from Nankai University, and a BA in History and East Asian Cultures (2012) from Eötvös Loránd University. His research bridges Habsburg Central Europe and China, focusing on Transnational and Global History Refugee and Migrant Diasporas History of the Habsburg Empire in East Asia European Imperialism and Colonialism in China Republican-Era Chinese History Recent publications analyze Austro-Hungarian refugee soldiers in China (2018) Shanghai’s Hungarian Jewish rescuer Paul Komor (2023) Interwar Shanghai migrant communities (2024) with upcoming work on the Oxford Handbook of Global Habsburg History (2025). Scientific awards include R. John Rath Prize (2025) University of Vienna GLORE Fellowship (2023) Jewish Culture Fellowship Grant (2023)
Douglas Slobod, MD, FRCPC serves as an Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site, affiliated with the Translational Research in Respiratory Diseases Program within the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE). He maintains dual roles as both a research scientist and clinical intensivist in the Critical Care Medicine Program at the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Slobod's research program centers on cardiopulmonary interactions in critically ill patients, with particular emphasis on how mechanical ventilation impacts right ventricular function. His work spans physiological investigations of lung injury mechanisms and clinical development of personalized respiratory support strategies for patients with acute respiratory failure. This research has significant implications for optimizing mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) while minimizing cardiovascular compromise. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in critical care physiology. Recent work demonstrates growing sophistication in monitoring techniques (including electrical impedance tomography and esophageal pressure monitoring) and a shift toward personalized ventilation approaches. His publications frequently address the complex interplay between respiratory mechanics and cardiovascular function, with particular attention to right ventricular performance during different ventilation strategies. Dr. Slobod maintains an active collaborative network with researchers across North America and Europe, contributing to both clinical trials and physiological investigations that address fundamental questions in mechanical ventilation. His work appears in premier journals including the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care, and Intensive Care Medicine. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Slobod exemplifies the translational research model, directly connecting physiological insights from the laboratory to clinical practice at the bedside. His ongoing research continues to refine our understanding of how to optimize respiratory support while preserving cardiovascular function in critically ill patients.
Dr. Shauna C. Henley is a Senior Agent and Affiliate Agent in the Department of Nutrition & Food Science at the University of Maryland , affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources . She specializes in food safety education , nutrition , and consumer behavior research , with a focus on improving safe food handling practices across the supply chain. Dr. Henley earned her B.S. in Biology from Muhlenberg College, an M.S. in Nutrition & Food Science from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in Biology with a concentration in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. Her research spans food safety education , behavioral interventions , and community-based extension programs , including workshops on boiling-water-bath canning and FSMA compliance for farmers and food entrepreneurs. Her 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) address critical food safety issues, including home canning practices , Salmonella prevention , and consumer education strategies . She has received recognition such as the University of Maryland Extension Excellence Award (2025) and the Best in Class award from the Association for Communication Excellence (2025) for ProduceTRAINer.org. Dr. Henley has secured multiple grants, including a USDA-FSOP grant for food safety training and a McCormick Science Institute grant for herb and spice safety research. She leads initiatives like the Food Safety Action Team and contributes to national food safety campaigns , such as the widely recognized ' Don't Wash Your Chicken! ' project.
Geoffroy Couteau is a CNRS research scientist at IRIF (Institut de Recherche en Informatique Fondamentale), Université Paris Cité, where he conducts research in theoretical and applied cryptography. He obtained his PhD from École Normale Supérieure de Paris in 2017 under the supervision of David Pointcheval and Hoeteck Wee, followed by a postdoctoral position at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) from 2017 to 2019. His primary research interests include secure multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and the theoretical foundations of cryptography, with a particular emphasis on pseudorandom correlation generators and efficiency improvements in cryptographic protocols. He has made significant contributions to fine-grained cryptography, non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs, and post-quantum secure computation. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward foundational advances in secure computation, with increasing focus on efficiency, practicality, and connections to complexity theory and learning theory. His work often bridges theoretical hardness assumptions with practical protocol design. ERC Starting Grant (2023) for project OBELiSC (Overcoming Barriers and Efficiency Limitations in Secure Computation) Geoffroy Couteau has advised numerous PhD and master’s students, including Dung Bui, Clément Ducros, Eliana Carozza, and Ulysse Léchine. He has also hosted many visiting students and postdocs, fostering a vibrant research group. He has served on the program committees of major conferences such as EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO, TCC, and PKC. He is currently leading research in cryptography at IRIF and is involved in postdoctoral hiring for projects in advanced cryptographic primitives. He maintains a research blog and resource collection for students, including LaTeX templates, a probability cheat sheet, and curated answers to common cryptography questions.
Xiaochen He serves as an Instructor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's School of Medicine, where he focuses on cardiovascular research and teaching within this foundational medical science department. His research program centers on the intersection of cardiac pathophysiology and immunometabolism, with core interests including: Mechanisms of immune-mediated cardiac inflammation in heart failure Role of T cell subsets (Th17, γδ T, CD8+) in pressure overload models Molecular regulation by IL-12 family cytokines and metabolic enzymes (TIGAR, SIRT3) Endothelial dysfunction in cardiac hypertrophy and failure progression Therapeutic interventions targeting inflammatory pathways Analysis of Dr. He's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a concentrated research trajectory investigating how specific immune pathways drive heart failure progression. His work consistently employs genetic mouse models to demonstrate that IL-12β inhibition, TIGAR deficiency, and selenium supplementation attenuate cardiac inflammation and dysfunction, while CD8+ T cell metabolic reprogramming exacerbates disease. Key discoveries include GPR174's role in Th17 differentiation and NK1.1 signaling's contribution to cardiopulmonary inflammation, establishing critical immune-metabolic axes in heart failure pathogenesis. No scientific awards were documented in the available profile information. Current departmental records indicate no graduate students are formally listed under Dr. He's mentorship, and no research grants are specified in the public profile. Details regarding laboratory infrastructure, research teams, or collaborative networks were not provided in the available institutional documentation.
Katažyna Bogdzevič is a Professor at Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) Law School, specializing in Private International Law , European Law , Human Rights , and Environmental Law . She leads the MRU Human Rights LAB and contributes to the Environmental Management Research LAB, focusing on legal frameworks for ecosystem services, climate change mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Key Research Themes: Integration of Private International Law with Environmental Law , analysis of legal conflicts in nature-based solutions, and name rights under international human rights conventions. Policy Engagement: Serves as advisor to Lithuania's Minister of Justice Ewelina Dobrowolska , emphasizing knowledge transfer to legislative and judicial practices. Email: roffice@mruni.eu
Chuck Jackson is a Professor of English and Coordinator of the B.A. in English program at the University of Houston-Downtown, overseeing concentrations in creative writing, education, and film studies. He earned his Ph.D. in U.S. Literature, Film, and Culture from Rice University. His research focuses on nontheatrical film studies, archival film preservation, independent Black cinema, and the intersection of prison abolition with literary and cultural studies. Jackson has received significant grants including the Mellon Foundation Black Studies Course Development Grant (2025) and a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) award (2024). He teaches courses like Film Theory, Cultural Criticism, and Literature and Culture, emphasizing critical pedagogy and interdisciplinary approaches. His scholarship bridges cinematic horror analysis with historical contexts, particularly exploring petroleum culture in 1960s-70s horror films and the work of Black cinematographers like James E. Hinton. Recent publications include 'Small Collection, Enormous Power' (2025) examining archival film curation and 'Texas/Chain Saw/Atmospheres' (2024) analyzing regional identity in horror cinema. Jackson has secured multiple Organized Research Grants (2023, 2021) and focuses on educational justice through pedagogical innovations. His work frequently intersects with social justice themes, linking literary analysis to contemporary debates about incarceration and systemic racism.
