Jonathan Winghong Luk is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Stanford University. His research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, general relativity, and mathematical physics, with a particular emphasis on gravitational wave dynamics, shock formation, and high-frequency spacetime solutions. Contact: Email: jluk@stanford.edu Office: 382-Z, Building 380, Stanford, CA 94305 Research Trends: His recent publications examine nonlinear wave equations on dynamic spacetimes, gravitational phase mixing, impulsive gravitational wave interactions, and stability of black hole interiors. He frequently collaborates with experts like C. Huneau, S.-J. Oh, and J. Speck. Academic Activities: Luk organizes the Analysis and PDE seminar at Stanford with Eugenia Malinnikova and Ryan Unger. He has developed lecture notes on nonlinear wave equations and Fourier analysis, complemented by example sheets.
Moe Z. Win is the Robert R. Taylor Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), specializing in wireless communications, optical communications, and space communications systems. His research bridges theoretical and applied domains, including quantum sensing, network localization, and signal processing. B.S.E.E., Texas A&M (1987) M.S.E.E. & Ph.D., University of Southern California (1989, 1998) Recent work focuses on quantum-enhanced positioning, machine learning for localization, and next-generation (xG) non-terrestrial networks. He leads research at the Quantum neXus Laboratory (QX Lab), Wireless Information & Network Sciences Lab, and Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems. His career spans the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (1987-1995) and AT&T Research Laboratories (1998-2002). Key methodologies include soft information fusion, variational quantum sensing, and robust beam tracking for terahertz communications.
Dr. Rebecca Pratt is a tenured Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), where she has been a faculty member since January 2018. She previously held professorial roles at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), where she taught anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, physiology, and histology, and served as Associate Professor and Director of Histology at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also held appointments at Grand Valley State University and completed postdoctoral training at Purdue University. Ph.D., Cell Biology and Oncology, Purdue University B.S., Zoology and Botany/Plant Pathology, Michigan State University Dr. Pratt's research focuses on the fascial system and its role in whole-body health, including fascial continuity, muscle attachment, somatic pain transmission, and biochemical communication. She integrates radiology into anatomy education and advocates for evidence-based medical curricula. Her work bridges clinical anatomy, histology, embryology, and physiology with modern educational practices. Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on fascial anatomy, medical education innovation, and the integration of imaging in teaching. Themes include plastination, generational learning trends, and fascia’s role in women's health and athletic performance, published in journals like Clinical Anatomy and Anatomical Sciences Education , as well as in Women and Men’s Health and NIKE magazines. Scientific awards and honors include: Basmajian Award (American Association of Anatomy) Keith and Marion Moore Award (AAA) Five consecutive Golden Apple Teaching Awards at MSUCOM Golden Apple Award at OUWB Dr. Pratt has served in major leadership roles, including President of the International Fascia Research Society, Board Member of the American Association of Anatomy (AAA) and the American Association of Clinical Anatomy (AACA), and Chair of multiple AAA committees. She is a Visiting Anatomy Professor at Weill Cornell and St. George’s University School of Medicine, and faculty advisor for the Docapellas at OUWB. She has been an invited speaker internationally and contributed to high-impact projects like the BodyWorlds Fascial Net Plastination Project. She actively serves on OUWB’s Admissions and Student Promotion and Retention Committees. Dr. Pratt leads and organizes major international initiatives, including the Women's Clinical Health Summit in Rio de Janeiro (2024) and the Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans (2025), fostering global collaboration in fascial science. Her lab and research team focus on fascial anatomy and medical education, working closely with institutions in Italy (University of Padova) and Germany (BodyWorlds project).
Teruki Kamon is a Professor at Texas A&M University affiliated with the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics & Astronomy. As an active member of the CDF and CMS collaborations, he conducts experimental particle physics research at hadron colliders with focus on dark matter phenomenology. His research centers on testing particle physics models for cold dark matter, with Supersymmetry (SUSY) as a leading candidate. He pioneered SUSY searches in final states involving electrons, muons, and third-generation particles like tau leptons, specializing in: Compressed mass spectrum signatures Vector boson fusion topologies Soft tau lepton analyses Missing transverse momentum techniques Recent publications (2017-2020) demonstrate consistent leadership in LHC-based searches for supersymmetry and new physics, including unique contributions to CMS detector upgrades. His group dominates research on compressed-mass SUSY in vector boson fusion processes. No information regarding awards, student advising, or grant funding was provided in available sources.
Gyu Tag Lee is a Professor in the International Studies Department at George Mason University Korea, specializing in Cultural Studies with a focus on K-Pop, media criticism, and the globalization of culture. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University (2013), an MA in Communication from Seoul National University, and a BA in English Language and Literature from the same institution. Having completed three years of military service in the Republic of Korea Air Force, he has been teaching at George Mason University Korea since 2014. His research interests span Cultural Studies, Media Criticism, Popular Music, K-Pop and Hallyu, Globalization of Culture, and Music Industry studies. Professor Lee is particularly recognized for his expertise on K-Pop's global expansion, cultural appropriation issues within the industry, and the relationship between Korean cultural identity and global pop music markets. His extensive publications reflect a consistent focus on K-Pop's evolution, from its historical roots to contemporary challenges and future directions. His work examines the tension between local Korean identity and global appeal, the role of digital platforms in fan engagement, and the cultural politics surrounding K-Pop's international success. Professor Lee's research demonstrates how K-Pop functions as both a cultural product and economic phenomenon with significant implications for understanding transnational cultural flows. As a respected commentator in the field, he serves on the selection committee for the Korean Music Awards and has been featured in numerous international media outlets including Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Netflix's documentary Explained, and major Korean broadcasters such as KBS, MBC, and SBS. His insights on cultural appropriation in K-Pop have been particularly influential in shaping discussions about cultural sensitivity and global cultural exchange. Professor Lee teaches courses including Media Criticism, Globalization and Culture, K-Pop, Hallyu, and Korean Society, and Korean Popular Culture in a Global World, bringing his scholarly expertise directly into the classroom to educate the next generation of cultural critics and analysts.
Brian D. Taylor is a Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Transportation Studies. His academic roles include Director of the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies and former leadership of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. Education: PhD in Urban Planning (UCLA), MCP in City and Regional Planning (UC Berkeley), MS in Civil Engineering (UC Berkeley), and BA in Geography (UCLA). Research focuses on transportation equity, finance, policy, and behavior. Key areas include post-pandemic travel trends, transit ridership decline, transportation pricing, and the socio-political dimensions of urban mobility. Recent work explores falling public transit use, pandemic-induced activity changes, and equity impacts of new mobility systems. Publications highlight studies such as The Drive for Dollars (Oxford Press, 2023), analyzing freeway financing and urban transformation, and influential papers on congestion economics and transit fiscal challenges. Over 50 students advised, many now leading academics and practitioners. Awards include the YPT Excellence in Innovation Award (2021) and recognition as a Top 10 Transportation Thought Leader (2016). Teaching includes courses on transportation economics, land-use integration, and shared mobility policy. Administrative leadership roles span institutes and transportation centers across California.
Francis Bach is a Professor and researcher at INRIA, leading the SIERRA project-team since 2011, which is part of the Computer Science Department at Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) within PSL Research University. His work bridges CNRS, ENS, and INRIA as a joint research effort. Elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 2020, he currently runs the ERC project SEQUOIA following his previous ERC project SIERRA (2009-2014). His research spans statistical machine learning with focus on optimization, sparse methods, kernel-based learning, neural networks, graphical models, and signal processing. Bach completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at U.C. Berkeley under Professor Michael Jordan, followed by work at Ecole des Mines de Paris and the WILLOW project-team at INRIA/ENS/CNRS (2007-2010). His recent book "Learning Theory from First Principles" was published by MIT Press in December 2024. Bach's publication record shows consistent high-impact contributions across machine learning theory and applications, with recent work focusing on conformal prediction, diffusion models, optimization theory, and learning theory foundations. His research demonstrates strong connections between theoretical guarantees and practical algorithms, with applications spanning generative modeling, robust optimization, and statistical inference. Elected to French Academy of Sciences (2020) ERC project SIERRA (2009-2014) ERC project SEQUOIA (current) Author of "Learning Theory from First Principles" (MIT Press, 2024) Bach actively mentors numerous PhD students and postdocs, with many alumni now holding faculty positions at institutions like EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique, University of Washington, and University of Montreal. His teaching includes advanced courses on learning theory at ENS's Master's programs. He regularly presents tutorials at major conferences including COLT, NeurIPS, and ICML, demonstrating his leadership in the theoretical machine learning community.
Alicia Orea Giner is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business Sciences of Rey Juan Carlos University, specializing in sustainable tourism and social justice. Her research focuses on Generation Z's sustainable consumption practices in food tourism, AI integration in hospitality, and ethical dimensions of tourism. She co-authored the award-winning article The way we live, the way we travel: generation Z and sustainable consumption in food tourism experiences , recognized with the 2024 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award. Her work bridges sustainability, technology, and cultural studies. Key themes include feminist methodologies in tourism research, transformative travel through ecofeminism, and post-pandemic food tourism trends. She explores AI applications in service robots, wellness tourism's mental health connections, and marginalized communities' roles in culinary tourism. Recent studies address LGBTQ+ tourism challenges, stakeholder participation in World Heritage sites, and ghost tours' cultural narratives. Awards highlight her contributions to sustainability and social justice in tourism. Awards: 2024 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award Research Foci: Food Tourism, AI Ethics, Feminist Tourism Studies, Cultural Heritage Management Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned; collaborates across interdisciplinary tourism research networks.
Dr. Dahlia El-Manstrly is an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Marketing and Director of Research for the Marketing and Creative & Cultural Industries (MCCI) group at the University of Sheffield Management School. She previously served as Co-Director of the Center for Service Excellence at the University of Edinburgh. Her expertise spans services marketing, with a focus on service recovery, customer loyalty, and international marketing. Education: BSc (First Class Honours) MSc (Huddersfield University) MRes PhD (Glasgow University) AHEA (Advanced HE Academy) Research Interests: Service Recovery and Complaint Management Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction International Marketing in Services Transformative Services and Well-being Tourism Services and Online Travel Communities Awards and Recognition: Highly Recommended Paper Award (AMA SERVSIG, 2014) Three Teaching Excellence Awards (University of Edinburgh) Grants and Supervision: Supervises PhD students on topics like sustainability in fashion and elderly adoption of self-service technology. Recipient of grants including the British Academy Quantitative Skills Award and ESRC Seminar Series funding. Labs/Teams: Leads the MCCI research group at the University of Sheffield Management School.
Kenneth Ross is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University in New York City. His primary appointment is within the Department of Computer Science, with affiliations including the Foundations of Data Science Committee. His work bridges theoretical database research and practical system implementation. His research focuses on database systems with particular expertise in query processing, query language design, data warehousing, and architecture-sensitive database system design. Additional research spans computational biology, especially analysis of large genomic data sets. Current projects include Linear Algebra Operators in Databases for machine learning workloads and Repeats and Somatic Mutation analysis in genomics. His work consistently addresses the intersection of hardware capabilities and database system design. Ross leads the Database Research Lab at Columbia, which has produced significant work on query optimization, GPU database processing, and hardware-conscious database systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on adapting database systems to modern hardware including GPUs, SIMD processors, and persistent memory. His scientific recognition includes: Packard Foundation Fellowship Sloan Foundation Fellowship NSF Young Investigator Award Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2008) Ross actively advises undergraduate engineering students (juniors with last names P-Z) and has taught foundational courses including Introduction to Databases and Programming and Problem Solving for over two decades. His teaching portfolio shows consistent engagement with both theoretical concepts and practical implementation challenges in computer science education.
Nathan Kaplan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine, where he conducts research in number theory, algebraic geometry, and combinatorics. His work spans rational points on varieties over finite fields, arithmetic statistics, coding theory, and the study of numerical semigroups. He is actively involved in the mathematical community, organizing seminars and conferences including the UC Irvine Number Theory Seminar and the Southern California Number Theory Day. Dr. Kaplan received his PhD from Harvard University in 2013 under the direction of Noam Elkies. Following his doctorate, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Yale University from 2013-2015 before joining the faculty at UC Irvine. His research interests focus on the intersection of number theory and algebraic geometry, with particular attention to problems involving rational points on varieties over finite fields, arithmetic statistics, and coding theory. He has made significant contributions to the study of numerical semigroups, cokernels of random p-adic and integer matrices, and quadratic forms and lattices. His work often bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in coding theory and cryptography. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong trend toward combinatorial aspects of number theory, particularly in the study of numerical semigroups and their properties. He frequently collaborates with researchers across institutions, with recent work spanning algebraic geometry, combinatorics, and coding theory. His publications demonstrate expertise in both theoretical developments and computational aspects of number theory. Dr. Kaplan is deeply committed to undergraduate research and mentoring. He has experience as a mentor for undergraduate research projects through programs including SUMRY (a research program for Yale undergraduates), the University of Minnesota-Duluth REU program, and the Trinity University REU program. He actively encourages undergraduates to apply for summer research opportunities and has organized numerous outreach activities. He is an organizer of the UC Irvine Number Theory Seminar and the Southern California Number Theory Day conference series. In 2018, he co-organized the Conference on Open Questions in Cryptography and Number Theory in honor of Alice Silverberg's 60th Birthday. Dr. Kaplan has given numerous talks at mathematical venues including the Museum of Mathematics' Math Encounters series, where he presented "Error-Correcting Codes: The Mathematics of Communication" in July 2022. He has also spoken at the Yale Undergraduate Math Society, the UCI Math Circle, and various other outreach events.
Professor Mostafa Rasoolimanesh is a Vice-Chancellor Professorial Research Fellow and Professor of Sustainable Tourism at Edith Cowan University's School of Business and Law. With 25 years of academic and 10 years of non-academic experience in local government, he specializes in sustainable tourism, heritage tourism, and community development. His research bridges theory and practice, focusing on methodologies like PLS-SEM and fsQCA. He has authored over 150 publications in top-tier journals and serves on editorial boards for leading tourism journals. His research interests span sustainable destination governance, community participation, and tourism policy. Awards include being ranked top 2% globally in tourism sciences (2022-2023) and Taylor’s University’s Most Cited Academic Award (2023). He leads projects like the Sustainable Tourism Index for urban destinations and advises on UNESCO World Heritage Sites. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to urban sustainability and heritage management.
Slavko Alčakovic is a Visiting Professor at the University of Singidunum in Belgrade, Serbia. Holding a PhD in Marketing and Trade from the same university, his academic journey includes a Master's in Financial Management and Investment Banking from Lincoln University (2008-2010) and a Bachelor's in Accounting and Auditing from the University of Singidunum (2004-2008). He primarily focuses on digital marketing, sports marketing, and consumer behavior, with particular interest in Super Bowl advertising trends, generational marketing, and media digitalization impacts. Education: BSc in Accounting & Auditing, University of Singidunum (2004-2008) MSc in Financial Management & Investment Banking, Lincoln University (2008-2010) PhD in Marketing & Trade, University of Singidunum (2010-2013) Research Focus: His work examines digital marketing innovations (including NFTs and AI applications), political communication shifts from traditional to digital media, and hybrid learning dynamics. Publications frequently analyze Super Bowl advertising patterns (2017-2025), Generation Z's market behavior, and team cohesion in sports contexts. Collaborative Work: Frequently collaborates with scholars like A. Belačić, V. Gavranović, and I. Savić across disciplines including marketing, education, and sports psychology. His research spans both academic journals (e.g., The European Journal of Applied Economics ) and international conferences (Sinteza, SINERGIJA).
Stefania Borghini serves as an Associate Professor of Marketing Management at Bocconi University's School of Management, where she investigates critical intersections between consumer behavior and societal challenges. Her work bridges academic rigor with real-world applications in sustainable mobility, inclusive fashion practices, and data-driven cultural management. Her research program centers on how consumers navigate physical and digital marketplaces, with particular emphasis on generational shifts in urban mobility preferences and embodied experiences in retail environments. She employs mixed-method approaches to explore sensory marketing, store attachment dynamics, and the socio-cultural dimensions of consumption, consistently addressing sustainability and inclusivity imperatives. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution toward interdisciplinary societal impact: early work established foundational insights in marketplace ecology and consumer psychology, while recent output pivots toward Generation Z's sustainable mobility adoption and body-positive fashion marketing. This progression demonstrates increasing engagement with policy-relevant research on urban planning and industry transformation. Her scholarly contributions have earned significant recognition: Three-time recipient of Bocconi University's Excellence in Research Award (2020, 2010, 2009) Innovation in Teaching Award from Bocconi University (2016) Davidson Honorable Mention for Best Article in Journal of Retailing (2011)
Ioannis Z. Emiris is a Professor in the Department of Informatics & Telecoms at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and concurrently serves as President and General Director of the ATHENA Research Center in Greece. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Princeton University (1989) and a PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley (1994). His research spans computational geometry, algebraic algorithms, robotics, structural bioinformatics, and optimization. He is a leading expert in sparse elimination theory, geometric modeling, and algorithmic algebra. Affiliations: ATHENA Research Center, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, INRIA Sophia Antipolis (France via joint AROMATH team). Education: BSc (Princeton), PhD (UC Berkeley). Research Interests Emiris's work focuses on geometric algorithms, algebraic systems, and their applications. His contributions include advancements in sparse elimination theory, computational geometry for high-dimensional data, and robotics. He has developed algorithms for polynomial system solving, Voronoi diagrams, and geometric predicates for ellipses. Articles Overview His recent work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, such as deep learning for protein structure prediction (HydraProt) and geometric algorithms for high-dimensional data analysis. He explores intersections between algebraic geometry and computational methods, with applications ranging from robotics to bioinformatics. Scientific Awards Best Paper Award at ISSAC 2003 and 2010 MSCA Network GRAPES (2019-2023) Advising & Grants Emiris has supervised numerous students and researchers, contributing to interdisciplinary projects. He has secured grants for initiatives like the GRAPES network and has led teams in algorithm design and geometric software development. His work on MARS (Maple/Matlab/C Resultant-Based Solver) exemplifies his focus on practical algorithm implementation. Labs & Teams He directs the Lab of Geometric & Algebraic Algorithms and collaborates with the AROMATH team at INRIA. His research group develops open-source tools for computational geometry and algebraic computations.
