جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sport and Social Theory
• Nationalism in Sport
• Globalization and Sport
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Alan Bairner is a Professor of Sport and Social Theory at Loughborough University, where he has been since 2013. Previously, he held the same title at the University of Ulster for 25 years. His expertise spans sport nationalism, globalization, and social theory. He leads modules including PSB015 and PSC023, focusing on ideologies, celebrity, and place in sport. Education: MA (Hons) in Politics from the University of Edinburgh, PGCE in History/Modern Studies from Moray House College, and a PhD from the University of Hull. Academic Roles: Past President of Loughborough UCU branch; co-author of seminal works like Sport, Sectarianism and Society in a Divided Ireland and editor of Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics . His research explores sport in divided societies, nationalism, and cultural identity. Notable studies include Chinese football fandom, global wushu strategies, and the role of sport in postcolonial contexts. He is affiliated with the Edinburgh Critical Studies of Sport group and has contributed to policy debates on sport governance and anti-doping compliance. Bairner’s work critically examines sport’s intersections with politics, identity, and globalization, emphasizing its role in shaping and reflecting societal structures.

• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Traffic Engineering
• Sustainable Transportation
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Yu Nie is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, affiliated with the NU-TREND research group within the McCormick School of Engineering. His work focuses on optimizing transportation networks, integrating human behavior, infrastructure design, and network topology to enhance mobility, reliability, and sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, an M.S. from the National University of Singapore, and a B.S. (cum laude) from Tsinghua University. His research interests span interdisciplinary approaches combining optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics. Key areas include congestion pricing strategies, ride-hailing market dynamics, autonomous vehicle integration, and transit system design. He has contributed to studies on dockless bike-sharing systems, ethics-aware transit design, and traffic management in autonomous vehicle zones. Nie’s recent publications (2024–2025) highlight advancements in modular autonomous vehicle systems, co-modal freight solutions, and policy frameworks for sustainable urban mobility. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, addressing challenges like EV charging chaos and ride-pooling impacts. He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award for his editorial contributions. His research also explores freight exchange platforms, taxi market resilience during pandemics, and the role of route choice models in transit design. Labs/Teams: Yu Nie is associated with the NU-TREND research group, specializing in innovative transportation solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jorge Peñaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer-Mediated Communication
• Virtual Environments
• Video Game Studies
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Jorge Peña is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in computer-mediated communication and virtual environments. His research explores cognition, affect, and behavior in video games and VR/AR contexts, with a focus on avatar customization, social comparison, and health outcomes. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication and previously chaired the National Communication Association's Game Studies Division. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, Cornell University (2007) M.S. in Communication, Cornell University (2004) B.A. in Social & Organizational Psychology, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (2002) Research Interests: Peña investigates how digital environments shape social interactions, including priming effects in virtual contexts, avatar embodiment, and the impact of video games on empathy and prosocial behavior. His work combines quantitative methods like experiments and linguistic analysis. Publications Trends: Recent studies focus on VR/AR health applications (e.g., pain reduction, social connection), avatar appearance influencing physical activity, and the Proteus Effect. His work bridges communication studies with emerging technologies like AR and EEG hyperscanning. Awards & Grants: $25,000 UC Davis CAPR seed grant (2021) $63,000 UC systemwide Innovative Learning Technology Initiative grant (2018) His lab ( Victr Lab ) develops interventions using immersive technologies to address mental health and social issues. Current projects explore VR-based pain management and avatar-driven behavioral interventions.

Holger Siegمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Economics
• Fiscal Policy
• Public Finance
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Holger Sieg is the Baird Term Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Economics. His research focuses on urban economics, fiscal policy, public finance, education economics, and spatial economics. He has authored a widely adopted textbook, 'Urban Economics and Fiscal Policy,' integrating theoretical and empirical analyses for graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Teaching includes Econ 4470 (undergraduate urban economics) and Econ 8400 (Ph.D. seminar on urban and spatial economics). His work emphasizes policy analysis, particularly in migration controls, fiscal decentralization, and educational equity. Key research themes include electoral accountability, municipal pension funding, and the impact of local policies on human capital accumulation. Recent publications analyze topics such as time allocation models, electoral competition dynamics, and the effects of migration policies in China. His research bridges empirical and theoretical approaches, addressing contemporary issues like urban fiscal policies and access to education.

Froukje Sleeswijk Visserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Service Design
• Public Service Design
• Empathy-Centric Design
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Dr. Froukje Sleeswijk Visser is an Associate Professor in Service Design at Delft University of Technology's Industrial Design Engineering department, part of the Human-Centered Design group. She works part-time and focuses on public service design, empathy-driven methodologies, and co-design approaches. Her research emphasizes societal challenges, user participation, and empathic design practices. She advises ContextQueen, a consultancy firm, and collaborates on projects like MyFutures Lab (winner of the 2018 Hans Sauer Award). Education: PhD in Design Engineering (2009, TU Delft), Master’s in Industrial Design Engineering (Delft). Key roles include teaching courses like 'Contextmapping Skills' and 'Human-Centered Design and Beyond'. Research projects involve Innovation in Services, Empathic Future Visions, and Bubble Games exploring empathy design. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed works since 2003, focusing on empathic design frameworks, service design deliverables, and collaborative research impacts. She advocates for bridging design research and industry practice, with notable contributions to contextmapping and empathic method taxonomies. Labs/Studios: Active in StudioLab (cross-pollination of research/education) and MyFutures (tools for personal future planning). Current projects explore VR for empathy-building and interdisciplinary design labels.

• Computer Architecture
• Accelerated Machine Learning
• Computer Science Education
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Thomas Yeh is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley. Prior to academia, he gained industry experience across research, architecture, design, verification, marketing, and management roles. His educational credentials: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UCLA BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, UC Berkeley Dr. Yeh's research spans computer architecture, accelerated machine learning, and computer science education. In architecture, he pioneers error-tolerant physics simulation and heterogeneous computing. His ML work focuses on adaptive precision techniques for energy-efficient acceleration. In education, he develops interactive tools for novice programmers and experiential learning frameworks for computer architecture. His cross-disciplinary approach bridges hardware-software co-design with pedagogical innovation. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on computational efficiency across physics simulation, ML acceleration, and educational technology. His work connects real-time systems optimization with emerging AI applications, particularly in interactive environments and physics-based animation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. While advising details and grant funding specifics are absent from available information, his industry-academia transition informs practical research directions. Teaching responsibilities include core courses like Introduction to CS, Data Structures, and Efficient ML Computing. Research infrastructure details remain unspecified, though his publications suggest collaborations in physics simulation and heterogeneous computing environments.

• Media Psychology
• Mass Communication
• Moral Psychology
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Matthew Grizzard is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on media psychology and mass communication, particularly exploring how audiences form moral judgments when engaging with media narratives. He investigates character evaluation, narrative context's role in shaping perceptions, and applications to real-world phenomena like polarization and Schadenfreude. Grizzard holds a PhD from Michigan State University and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Media Psychology , alongside editorial roles in other journals. His work bridges media effects and moral psychology, with recent studies addressing character depth measurement, affective disposition theory, and the impact of video games on guilt. He has explored narrative dynamics across films, social media, and interactive media, emphasizing audience cognition and emotional engagement. Grizzard has held leadership positions within the National Communication Association's Communication and Social Cognition Division. Grizzard's research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to media's moral influence, with a focus on theoretical frameworks like disposition theory and their validation through empirical experiments. His articles consistently address narrative structures, character development, and the psychological mechanisms underlying audience responses to media content.

• International Marketing
• International Business Strategy
• Digitalization and Firm Internationalization
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Xinming He is a full Professor of Marketing and Director of the Global Studies Centre at Durham University Business School. He holds dual PhDs from Xiamen University and King’s College London. His research focuses on international strategy, digitalization, export channels, and emerging markets. He advises Study UK HEI and the British Council, and serves on editorial boards of journals like Journal of Business Research and Asian Business & Management . He has examined PhD theses at institutions worldwide and previously worked in roles at Xiamen University, King’s College, and industry positions including Export Manager at China Xinxing Group. Education: BA, MA, PhD (Xiamen University) PhD (King’s College London) Research Interests: Digitalization’s impact on internationalization, export channels, FDI, innovation, and emerging markets. His work employs frameworks like institutional theory and transaction cost analysis. Awards: 2022 S Tamer Cavusgil Best Paper Award Multiple Emerald Literati Awards European Journal of Marketing Award (2013) Grants & Roles: AHRC grants, Charles Wilson Grant, and roles as UKRI FLF Peer Review member. Supervises 6 current PhD students and has examined over 20 theses globally. Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Studies Centre (GSC), fostering interdisciplinary research on international business challenges.

Min Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lean Construction
• Digital Twin Design
• Data Mining
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Dr. Min Liu is a Professor and the Abdallah H. Yabroudi Endowed Professor in Sustainable Civil Infrastructure at Syracuse University, where she directs the Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Project Management from UC Berkeley, and prior degrees from National University of Singapore and Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. Her research focuses on integrating human and engineering aspects in construction planning, with emphasis on Lean Construction, Digital Twin design, and machine learning applications. She has published over 50 articles in top-tier journals and won prestigious awards such as the 2021 ASCE Thomas Fitch Rowland Award. Dr. Liu advises numerous graduate students and postdocs, offering positions in Construction Engineering and Management. Her lab develops innovative approaches for infrastructure project delivery, worker mental health, and bridge preservation strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Project Management, UC Berkeley (2007) MSCE, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology (1997) MSc in Building Science, National University of Singapore (2001) BSc in Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology (1994) Research Highlights: Large language models for construction planning reliability Ontology-based knowledge systems for construction methods Lean techniques for worker mental health improvement Socioeconomic analysis of bridge preservation strategies Awards: 2021 ASCE Thomas Fitch Rowland Award Multiple Best Paper Awards (2017-2018) "Thank a Teacher" awards (2011-2018) Her advising record includes notable students like Chuanni He (2023 Chinese Government Award) and Gongfan Chen (2022 Three-Minute Thesis Award). Current opportunities include Ph.D. financial support and postdoc positions. Dr. Liu’s work appears in journals like ASCE Journal of Management in Engineering and Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.

Luis Nunes Vicenteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Continuous Optimization
• Computational Science and Engineering
• Machine Learning
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Luis Nunes Vicente is the Timothy J. Wilmott '80 Endowed Faculty Professor and Chair of Lehigh University's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering since August 2018. He previously served as a faculty member at the University of Coimbra's Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on Continuous Optimization, Computational Science and Engineering, and Machine Learning/Data Science. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (Rice University, 1996), M.A. in Applied Mathematics (Rice University, 1994), B.S. in Mathematics and Operations Research (University of Coimbra, 1990). Honors include the Lagrange Prize (2015), SIAM Fellowship (2024), and Fulbright Scholarship (1996). He co-authored the influential book Introduction to Derivative-Free Optimization (2009). Research Interests: Development of optimization algorithms for derivative-free and stochastic scenarios, multi-objective optimization, machine learning applications, and computational methods for engineering problems. Key contributions include trust-region methods, bilevel optimization frameworks, and fairness-aware machine learning models. Grants and Leadership: Secured over $1M from the Office of Naval Research (2024) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (2023). Served as Editor-in-Chief of Portugaliae Mathematica (2013–2018) and on editorial boards of top journals like SIAM Journal on Optimization . Elected President of the Operations Research Association of Chairs (2024). Visiting Positions: IBM T.J. Watson Research Center (2002/2003), Courant Institute/NYU (2009/2010), and CERFACS/Toulouse (2010–2015). Active in international conferences, delivering plenary lectures at 13th French-German Conference on Optimization, ICCOPT III, and ISMP 2018.

• Sport Management
• Economics of Sport
• Sports Clubs Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Breuer is a Professor at the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management at the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln. His work focuses on sports economics, club management, and policy analysis. He leads research initiatives examining sports integrity, club ownership dynamics, and volunteer engagement. Breuer is actively involved in editorial roles for journals such as the Journal of Global Sport Management and Sport Management Review. His research spans over 800 publications, including studies on pandemic impacts on athletes and clubs, sponsorship strategies, and logistics in sports organizations. He has received the SMAANZ Best Conference Paper Award 2024. Key projects include analyzing multi-club ownerships and evaluating prevention measures against sports match-fixing. He advises PhD students like Thomas Breuer and Christoph Pott. His grants include projects funded by third parties, such as the 'Sportentwicklungsbericht' series and investigations into sports integrity. Breuer collaborates internationally, addressing topics like equipment logistics and athlete well-being. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for sports policy and management. Editorial roles: Journal of Global Sport Management, Sport Management Review Key projects: Sport Development Report (SEB 3.0), UEFA EURO 2024 evaluation Media engagements: Over 100 press contributions on topics like sports economics and club financing

Steven Casperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biotechnology Clusters
• Innovation Ecosystems
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
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Steven Casper is the Henry E. Riggs Professor of Management and Program Director (MBS) at the Keck Graduate Institute's Riggs School. He specializes in the 'business of science,' focusing on biotechnology clusters, innovation ecosystems, and global health policy. Previously, he held roles as a University Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cambridge's Judge Institute of Management Studies and a Senior Research Fellow at the Social Science Center in Berlin. Dr. Casper's research examines regional entrepreneurial ecosystems, non-market technology development in global health, and cross-national comparisons of biotechnology policies. He holds a PhD in Government from Cornell University and has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the English Social Research Council. Notable awards include Fulbright Research Scholar status and fellowships at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies. Education: PhD in Government (Cornell University) Key Research Themes: Biotechnology Clusters, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Global Health Drug Development, Policy Impact on Innovation Grants & Funding: NSF, English Social Research Council His recent work explores networks in global health drug development and the role of public policy in shaping innovation ecosystems. He has authored influential books such as Creating Silicon Valley in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2007) and publishes widely in economic sociology and public policy journals.

Agostino Capponiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systemic Risk
• Financial Technology
• Blockchain and Crypto Economics
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Agostino Capponi is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at Columbia University, affiliated with Columbia Engineering and the Data Science Institute (DSI). He holds academic fellowships at the Luohan Academy (Alibaba Group) and the Fintech@Cornell Center. His research focuses on systemic risk, financial technology, blockchain economics, and machine learning applications in finance. He has authored a best-selling book on machine learning in financial markets and received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and the JP Morgan AI Faculty Research Award. Education: Master's and PhD in Computer Science and Applied & Computational Mathematics from Caltech (2006-2009). Professional roles include Editor of Management Science , co-editor of Mathematics and Financial Economics , and leadership positions in the Bachelier Finance Society and INFORMS Finance Section. His research has been funded by NSF, DARPA, J.P. Morgan, Ethereum Foundation, and others. Research interests span blockchain governance, decentralized finance protocols, and systemic risk mitigation in financial networks. Notable contributions include work on liquidity risk, crypto-economic systems, and causal inference in financial modeling. Media coverage includes American Banker, Vox, and Chicago Booth Review. He holds a patent in military network tracking and served as a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Atsusi Hirumiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Instructional Design
• E-Learning Systems
• Distance Education
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Dr. Atsusi Hirumi is a Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the College of Community Innovation and Education and the Department of Learning Sciences and Educational Research. Born in New York and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, he holds a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, an M.A. in Educational Technology from San Diego State University, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University. His research focuses on advancing e-learning systems, particularly in medical education, instructional design, and game-based learning. Key areas include the design of virtual patient simulations (e.g., InterPLAY), evidence-informed curriculum frameworks (AVIDesign), and the impact of multimedia elements like background music on learner performance. He has published over 100 articles and presented globally on topics such as blended learning strategies and competency-based education. Dr. Hirumi has received notable awards, including the Star Faculty Award for teaching and service, and is a two-time recipient of the WebCT Exemplary Online Course Award. His work emphasizes bridging theory and practice, collaborating across institutions to train educators in innovative teaching methods. His recent research highlights include exploring medical students' use of curriculum resources, analyzing the role of background music in learning, and advancing virtual patient simulation methodologies. These efforts aim to optimize educational outcomes in K–12, higher education, and corporate training settings.

• Virtual Reality
• Serious Games
• Extended Reality (AR/VR/MR)
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Dr. Lionel Jayaraj is a Lecturer in Games (Visual Effects and Animation) at the University of Bedfordshire's School of Computer Science and Technology. An independent Oculus Game developer with industry experience (2011-2014) and engineering background, he holds a PhD and MRes in Virtual Reality Games from University of Bedfordshire, PGCHPE from Staffordshire University, and a Bachelors of Engineering and Technology from Pondicherry University. His research focuses on Serious Games using Extended Reality (AR, VR, MR), aiming to inspire the next generation of game developers and advance VR through innovative pedagogy. His work bridges gaming technology with practical applications in training and education. Dr. Jayaraj's recent publications explore immersive sports simulations, AI in game development, and performance capture technologies, demonstrating a consistent focus on enhancing user experience through technological innovation.