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Gretchen A. Macht is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, College of Engineering. She specializes in Human Systems Engineering, with research emphasizing team performance, sustainability, electric vehicles, solar energy systems, and voting systems. Her work bridges engineering, ergonomics, and public policy. Her research interests focus on understanding and optimizing human-centered systems. She investigates team communication and performance through fuzzy cognitive maps and entropy modeling, develops sustainable design practices for products and energy systems, and analyzes user behavior in electric vehicles and solar installations. A significant portion of her research is dedicated to election systems, where she uses simulation to improve accessibility, safety, and efficiency of in-person voting, particularly during public health crises. Her recent publications span topics such as EV charging behavior, solar installation safety, voting simulation, and team dynamics. These works reflect interdisciplinary trends combining systems engineering, data analytics, ergonomics, and sustainability science. She frequently employs simulation, naturalistic data analysis, and human factors methodologies. Dr. Macht has secured substantial grant funding from organizations including the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, National Science Foundation, MIT, and Democracy Fund. She serves as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on projects related to election systems (e.g., SMILE, URI VOTES), ergonomic redesign of protective gear, and community solar development. She leads the SIS Lab and the URI VOTES initiative, fostering collaborative research on simulation and system design. Her lab supports graduate students in conducting impactful research at the intersection of engineering and societal challenges. Notable grants include: PI, MIT: “Voting in Person - White Paper” (2023) PI, US EAC: “SMILE 2.0” (2022) PI, Democracy Fund: “URI VOTES Pocket Guide Tool” (2022) Co-PI, NSF: “Election Science: Convergence Accelerator Workshop Proposal” (2021) PI, US EAC: “SMILE: Simulation Models for an Immersive Learning Environment” (2021) She has advised several graduate students, including Mehrsa Khaleghikarahrodi, Nicholas D. Bernardo Jr., and Tim Jonas, whose research aligns closely with her focus areas in EVs, elections, and team performance.

• Human Systems Engineering
• Team Performance
• Sustainability
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Prof. Dr. Gonzalo Guillén Gosálbez is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences , ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD in Process Systems Engineering (UPC, 2005) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Reader), University of Manchester (Senior Lecturer), and Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Assistant/Associate Professor). His research focuses on Sustainable Chemical Processes , integrating life cycle assessment, optimization techniques, and planetary boundary analysis to evaluate and design low-carbon technologies. Current position: Full Professor, ETH Zürich (2019–present) Prior roles: Imperial College London (2016–2019), University of Manchester (2014–2016), URV Spain (2008–2014) Education: PhD (UPC, 2005), MEng/BEng (University of Murcia) His research explores CO2 valorization , green methanol synthesis , circular marine fuels , and planetary boundary compliance in energy and chemical systems. Recent work emphasizes machine learning for process modeling, single-atom catalysis , and decentralized ammonia production . Scientific contributions include 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2023–2025) in journals like Nature Chemical Engineering , ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering , and Energy & Environmental Science . Key themes: Optimization of hybrid fossil/renewable carbon systems Environmental impacts of energy transitions Catalyst design for sustainable chemistry Life cycle assessment of emerging technologies Awarded UPC Top Doctoral Student Award and Top National Student Award , he combines process systems engineering with sustainability metrics to address global challenges in chemical and energy systems.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Chemistry
• Environmental Impact Assessment
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Dr. Mo Adda is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth's School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Technology. He holds a PhD in Distributed Systems and Parallel Processing from the University of Surrey. His research focuses on network security, distributed systems, wireless networks, and cybercrime prevention. He leads projects in the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime, exploring fault management in networks, blockchain applications, and IoT forensics. With 16 supervised theses, he advises on topics like energy-efficient cloud systems and machine learning for environmental modeling. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in software-defined networks, traffic control, and secure data sharing in social networks. Education: PhD in Distributed Systems (University of Surrey) Affiliations: Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience; Portsmouth Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Research Interests Dr. Adda's research spans: Network security and fault detection mechanisms Blockchain applications in IoT and forensics Energy-efficient cloud data center optimization Machine learning for climate modeling Self-organizing network protocols Grants & Collaborations His projects include collaborations with industry partners on secure data leakage detection in cloud systems and resilient wireless protocols for harsh environments. He has pioneered fault classification systems using clustering algorithms and fuzzy logic. Labs & Teams He contributes to the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime, focusing on digital forensics and network intrusion analysis. His team develops frameworks for privacy management in social networks and proactive routing in software-defined networks.

• Network Security
• Distributed Systems
• Wireless Networks
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Michael Baldea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin . He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2006), with prior degrees from 'Babeş-Bolyai' University in Romania (M.Sc. 2001, Diploma 2000). His research group develops theoretical and computational methods for Process and Energy Systems Engineering , focusing on integrated decision-making, performance optimization, and process intensification with industrial validation. Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota (2006) M.Sc., Interface Process Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2001) Diploma, Chemical Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2000) Research Thrusts: Integrated decision-making in chemical/energy supply chains Process performance monitoring and optimization Process integration and intensification Key applications include grid-responsive chemical plants, intensified distillation/column designs, and renewable energy integration for building systems. Scientific Awards: Frank A. Liddell, Jr. Fellowship NSF CAREER Award (2015-2020) Moncrief Grand Challenges Faculty Award (2014) AIChE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2017) Implementation : His group has translated research into commercial tools through partnerships with industrial test beds and is working to integrate methods into commercial simulators. They explore predictive approaches for building energy management and strategic capital investment analysis in next-generation energy systems.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Nonlinear Optimization
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Professor Haijiang Li is a Chair in BIM for Smart Engineering at Cardiff University's School of Engineering. His roles include leading the Computational Mechanics and Engineering AI Research Group, directing the BIM for Smart Engineering Centre, and overseeing the BIM MSc programme. He holds editorial roles for journals like Construction Innovation and Automation in Construction , and chairs the European Group of Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE). Research focuses on smart computational engineering platforms integrating BIM, AI, and big data for sustainable infrastructure. Key areas include digital twins, disaster management, and resilient urban systems. He has secured £40M in research funding, including £9M as PI, and led over 70 research staff and students. Prof. Li is a Standards Committee Technical Executive at buildingSMART, driving international BIM standards. His work includes co-authoring a book on BIM standards across China, the US, and the UK. Awards include Fellowships from the British Computer Society (FBCS) and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research outputs span over 250 publications, covering topics like AI-driven bridge maintenance, ontology-based decision-making, and energy-efficient urban systems. Collaborations with industry and global partners emphasize practical applications of BIM and smart technologies.

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Computational Engineering
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Alexandra Boldyreva is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, holding joint appointments in the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and the School of Computer Science. She serves as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and coordinates the Information Security Master’s program in the College of Computing. Her affiliations include the Institute for Information Security & Privacy (IISP), the Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization (ACO) program, and the Algorithms and Randomness Center (ARC). She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in applied mathematics from St. Petersburg State Technical University, Russia. Her research focuses on cryptography and information security, with notable contributions to encryption methods, authentication protocols, and privacy-preserving systems. Boldyreva’s work emphasizes provable security analysis of protocols like FIDO2 and TLS 1.3, as well as searchable encryption and data privacy techniques. Her recent studies include secure communication channel establishment, leakage quantification in encryption systems, and applications of fuzzy search in encrypted databases. She has received Test of Time Awards for foundational contributions to cryptography. Boldyreva leads initiatives in cybersecurity education and has secured grants for research in secure communication protocols and human-computing approaches to key exchange. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span computer science, mathematics, and privacy engineering.

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Searchable Encryption
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Vassilis Zikas is an Associate Professor at the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy and holds a courtesy appointment in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech. He previously held positions at Purdue University, the University of Edinburgh, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). His research focuses on cryptography, blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, game theory, and distributed computing. He leads the Blockchain Lab at Georgia Tech and serves as Chief Scientist at Sunday Group, where he contributes to the Mobby blockchain architecture. His work is supported by the NSF, DoD, Swiss NSF, and industry partners like Sunday Group and Algorand Foundation. He has organized major conferences including PKC 2020 and has served on program committees for EUROCRYPT, CRYPTO, and TCC. He advises PhD students in cryptography and related fields and has mentored postdocs and master’s students. Zikas’ publications span topics like secure multi-party computation (MPC), blockchain security, and cryptographic protocol design. His recent work includes advancements in privacy-preserving protocols, adaptive security frameworks, and composability in blockchain systems. Notable awards include the 2023 Leadership Award from Purdue College of Science and an AnlytiXIN Fellowship. He actively contributes to both theoretical and applied aspects of cybersecurity and privacy through academic and industrial collaborations.

• Cryptography
• Blockchain Technologies
• Cryptocurrencies
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Ian Miers serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, holding a joint appointment with the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and serving as a core faculty member of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center (MC2). His academic home resides within the Department of Computer Science, though the overarching college/school structure is not explicitly stated in available materials. His research program centers on applied cryptography with a context-driven methodology: starting from real-world security challenges to develop deployable cryptographic protocols. Key focus areas include blockchain privacy (notably Zerocoin/Zerocash), zero-knowledge proofs, anonymous credentials, and secure messaging systems. Miers emphasizes practical implementations that address subtle security requirements in production environments, bridging theoretical cryptography with tangible system security. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in zero-knowledge proof scalability (zkSNARKs), privacy-preserving infrastructure for blockchains, and cryptographic solutions for content moderation in encrypted messaging. His work consistently targets deployable systems, with increasing focus on balancing privacy guarantees with accountability requirements in real-world applications. Miers actively recruits PhD students for hands-on research in his small lab, emphasizing direct collaboration on applied security and blockchain problems. As a founding scientist of Aleo, Bolt Labs, and Zcash, he translates academic research into commercial products, with his work receiving coverage from major media outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Wired.

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Blockchain
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Dr A. I. Shihab is a Senior Lecturer at Kingston University's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment, Department of Networks and Digital Media. He teaches programming languages (C++/Java), data structures, web development, and AI/machine learning. His research focuses on affective computing and machine learning applications including: Acoustic event detection in sports environments Audio signal analysis for tennis match modeling Multi-camera visual surveillance systems Medical imaging analysis using fuzzy clustering techniques Publications demonstrate expertise in combining audio/video modalities for sports analytics (tennis rallies, court-shots) and developing Markov models for sound event sequence analysis. Contact: a.shihab@kingston.ac.uk

• Affective Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Qingguo Li is a Professor and Associate Head at the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering , Queen's University , and a member of the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute . He specializes in biomechanical system design, energy harvesting, wearable sensors, gait analysis, and load carriage systems. His research integrates robotics, biomedical engineering, and sensor technology to develop human-centric devices and mobility aids. Current Roles : Professor, Associate Head, Queen's University Research Institute : Ingenuity Labs Research Institute Lab : Bio-Mechatronics and Robotics Laboratory His work focuses on biomechanical energy harvesting , IMU-based motion analysis , and assistive device development . Key applications include stroke rehabilitation, gait monitoring, and wearable power generation systems. Articles span cable-driven robots , smart walkers , and 3D printing mechanisms , emphasizing human-robot interaction and dynamic modeling . The lab explores sensor calibration , adaptive control algorithms , and human movement optimization . Areas of impact include rehabilitation engineering , load carriage stability , wearable sensor accuracy , and assistive robotics . His team develops solutions for gait asymmetry detection , post-stroke mobility , and low-cost energy systems , leveraging machine learning and kinetic modeling .

• Biomechanical system design
• Energy harvesting
• Wearable sensors
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Associate Professor Bambang Trigunarsyah holds a position at RMIT University since 2018, affiliated with the School of Property, Construction and Project Management (PCPM). He earned his BSc in Civil Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, a Master's in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) from the University of Indonesia, and a PhD in Engineering Project Management from the University of Melbourne. His career spans industry roles, including project engineering in Indonesia's oil and gas sector, academic leadership at the University of Indonesia, and international teaching/research appointments at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. Research interests focus on post-disaster reconstruction, infrastructure project governance, constructability of infrastructure, and project management in developing countries. Notable projects include risk management frameworks using blockchain, circular economy in Saudi construction, and BIPV energy solutions. He actively supervises HDR students in areas like public-sector project success determinants and thermal environment studies. Bambang serves as Higher Degree Research Delegate Authority (HDR DA) for the School of PCPM and teaches postgraduate project management programs. Professional memberships include AIPM, PMI, and ASCE. His industry advisory roles include Indonesia's National Construction Service Development Board (2002-2007) and Australia-Indonesia Centre's Infrastructure Cluster (2016-2018). Recent research emphasizes BIM applications in infrastructure preservation, risk assessment methodologies, and climate-resilient construction. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in emerging economies and complex project environments.

• Project Management
• Infrastructure Project Delivery
• Post-Disaster Reconstruction
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Mazdak Nik-Bakht is an Associate Professor at Concordia University's School of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering. His work bridges construction engineering with digital innovation, focusing on smart infrastructure and sustainable development. PhD, Construction Engineering & Mgmt., University of Toronto PhD, Structural Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology MASc & BASc, Structural and Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science & Technology His research integrates Artificial Intelligence and Social Network Analysis into construction management systems. Key areas include: Smart infrastructure and urban computing Deconstruction and circular economy principles Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twinning Process mining in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry Decision models in construction project management Semantic computing and computational linguistics applications Recent publications show a focus on BIM analytics , urban resilience , and social media's role in infrastructure planning . Papers often combine AI and network theory to solve complex construction challenges. 2015 Outstanding paper award - Built Environment Project and Asset Management journal He teaches courses on: Big Data Analytics for Smart City Infrastructure Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Construction Building Economics Project Cost Estimating

• Construction Engineering & Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Smart Infrastructure
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Gizem Kayişoğlu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on cybersecurity challenges in maritime systems, human error probability, and risk assessment methodologies. She actively explores vulnerabilities in shipboard systems such as ECDIS, VDR, and radar while emphasizing regulatory compliance and maritime safety standards. Her work integrates frameworks like CORAS, Fuzzy FUCOM, and SLIM to address cybersecurity dynamics and human factors in maritime operations. Key collaborations involve analyzing ransomware threats, AIS system vulnerabilities, and port infrastructure protection through interdisciplinary approaches. Her articles highlight trends in maritime cybersecurity, including ransomware mitigation, cyber hygiene practices, and critical infrastructure protection. She has contributed to developing risk assessment tools and checklists tailored for maritime environments, emphasizing both technological and human aspects of safety. No scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned. She has not listed formal advisees, and her professional activities focus on advancing maritime cybersecurity through academic and applied research.

• Cybersecurity
• Maritime Sector
• Human Error Probability
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Dr. Min Chi is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, where she joined in 2013 as a Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program cluster hire in the Digital Transformation of Education. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Intelligent Systems from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.E. in Information Science and Technology from Xi'an Jiaotong University, China. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Carnegie Mellon University's Machine Learning Department and Stanford University's Human Sciences and Technologies Advanced Research Institute. Dr. Chi's research focuses on the development and empirical evaluation of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning frameworks tailored for addressing human-centric challenges. Her work spans multiple domains including advanced learning technologies, AI and intelligent agents, data sciences and analytics, and human-computer interaction. She has made significant contributions to intelligent tutoring systems, healthcare applications, nuclear power systems, and humanitarian efforts such as food distribution and disaster relief. Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on applying AI techniques to real-world educational challenges, with recent work examining metacognitive knowledge transfer, reinforcement learning for pedagogical policy induction, and deep learning approaches for proactive help in educational settings. Her research also extends to healthcare applications, food distribution systems, and other socially impactful domains. 10 Best Paper, Best Student Paper, and Outstanding Paper Awards Prestigious Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Achievement Award NSF CAREER Award Dr. Chi leads multiple significant research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Energy, with a total funding exceeding $7 million. Her work bridges theoretical advances in AI with practical applications that address critical societal challenges in education, healthcare, and humanitarian operations.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
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