جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tiancheng Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multimodal Foundation Models
• AI Agents
• Vision-Language Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tiancheng Zhao is a principal researcher at the Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University and founder of the Om Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (Om AI Lab), dedicated to frontier open multimodal AGI research for building next-generation agents that transform work and life through advanced human-machine interaction. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (2016-2019) under Prof. Maxine Eskenazi, Prof. Louis-Philippe Morency, Prof. William W. Cohen, and Dr. Dilek Hakkani-Tur, with pioneering dissertation “Learning to Converse With Latent Actions” in end-to-end generative conversational models M.S. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University (2014-2016) B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA (2010-2014) with Summa Cum Laude, focusing on speech signal processing under Prof. Abeer Alwan Dr. Zhao’s research centers on multimodal foundation models and agents, tackling three core challenges: Multimodal Models for cross-modal representation learning in high-dimensional data, Learning to Learn for effective skill acquisition from diverse signals (supervised labels, rewards, meta-learning), and AI Agents for open-world understanding and complex decision-making. His work bridges computer vision, natural language processing, and real-world applications including healthcare analytics and remote sensing. Analysis of his 50+ publications reveals accelerating innovation in multimodal large language models (2024-2025), with emphasis on stable vision-language architectures (VLM-R1), agent orchestration frameworks, and domain-specific applications in geospatial analysis and healthcare. Key trends include solving long-tail distribution challenges in satellite imagery, developing human-like zooming capabilities for multimodal LLMs, and creating unified benchmarks for autonomous GUI testing. His scientific recognition includes: National Breakthrough Technology Award by Ministry of Science and Technology (2021) Microsoft Research Best & Brightest PhD (2018) BEST PAPER AWARD at SIGDIAL 2018 Best Paper Nomination at SIGDIAL 2016 Top 1 Outstanding Bachelor of Science Award at UCLA (2014) As Om AI Lab founder, Dr. Zhao leads research teams developing computational building blocks for human-AI collaboration. While specific student mentorship details aren’t public, his extensive publication record with junior co-authors indicates active research supervision. Current projects focus on practical system implementations for real-world multimodal agent deployment across diverse domains.

Tracey Gallowayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous health
• circumpolar populations
• nutrition transition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tracey Galloway is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she conducts critical research on Indigenous health disparities and policy interventions in northern Canada. Her work bridges medical anthropology, public health, and community-based participatory research to address systemic inequities affecting circumpolar populations. Education: PhD, McMaster University, 2008 MA (institution unspecified) BA (institution unspecified) BScN (institution unspecified) Dr. Galloway's research program centers on chronic disease risk assessment and health system improvement in Indigenous communities, with specific expertise in nutrition transition, food security, child growth patterns, and public health policy evaluation. She examines the impact of federal programs like Nutrition North Canada while developing community-led solutions for health equity. Her methodological approach combines quantitative analysis of health outcomes with qualitative community engagement, emphasizing Indigenous research sovereignty and decolonizing methodologies. Her publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across 15 recent articles, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between anthropology, epidemiology, and health economics. Key trends include rigorous evaluation of colonial impacts on Indigenous food systems, innovative analysis of subsidy program effectiveness, and centering Indigenous patient experiences in healthcare design. Her work consistently prioritizes community-defined research questions and actionable policy recommendations. Dr. Galloway actively mentors graduate students including Darci Belmore, Carly Checholik, Neda Maki, and Hiliary Monteith, guiding research on Indigenous health determinants and policy interventions. While specific grant details aren't publicly enumerated, her collaborative projects involve partnerships with Indigenous communities across Northern Canada and interdisciplinary teams addressing complex health system challenges. She maintains strong community partnerships for her applied research, particularly in Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario, working directly with Anishinabeck and Inuit communities to translate findings into culturally safe health initiatives and policy reforms that address the root causes of health inequities.

Baijian Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Big Data
• Applied Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Baijian "Justin" Yang serves as the Associate Dean for Research at Purdue Polytechnic Institute and is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University, with Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Automation (EECS) from Tsinghua University. Dr. Yang has established himself as a leader in multiple interdisciplinary research domains. Dr. Yang's educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, Michigan State University (2002) MS in Automation (EECS), Tsinghua University (1998) BS in Automation (EECS), Tsinghua University (1995) His research interests span multiple cutting-edge domains with practical applications: Cybersecurity : Developing novel approaches for threat intelligence, security education, and network defense Big Data : Creating innovative algorithms for dimension reduction, regression with categorical variables, and tensor decomposition Applied Machine Learning : Implementing AI solutions in healthcare, manufacturing, and forestry applications Digital Forestry : Using UAV imagery and remote sensing for forest management and tree species classification Dr. Yang's publication record demonstrates significant impact across multiple disciplines, with recent work focusing on spatial transcriptomics analysis (SiGra), delirium detection using limited-lead EEG, and visual localization technologies. His research bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in healthcare, manufacturing quality control, and environmental monitoring. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations spanning computer science, healthcare, forestry, and manufacturing domains. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: 2023 HRSA Building Bridges to Better Health Competition Winner (Phase 1) and 2nd place ($100,000 prize) in Phase 3 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award in Engagement, Department of Computer and Information Technology, Purdue University 2021 Leadership in Manufacturing Award, Manufacturing Times Digital (MxD) 2021 Good to Great Award, Purdue Polytechnic 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award in Discovery, Department of Computer and Information Technology 2019 University Faculty Scholars, Purdue University As an educator and mentor, Dr. Yang has advised numerous graduate students through their PhD and Master's research. His leadership extends to significant service roles including serving as Faculty Champion for the Holistic Safety and Security research impact area at Purdue Polytechnic from 2018 to 2021, board membership with ATMAE (2014-2016), and participation in the IEEE Cybersecurity Initiative Steering Committee (2015-2017). He holds valuable industry certifications including CISSP, MCSE, and Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic research with industry practice. Dr. Yang leads multiple research projects including "Digital Forestry" for developing tools to quantify forest function, "CHEESE" (Cyber Human Ecosystem of Engaged Security Education), and "CICI" (Supporting Controlled Unclassified Information with a Campus Awareness and Risk Management Framework). His work on "Applied Machine Learning" focuses on solving real-world problems, while his "Dimension Reduction and Memory Amnestic Big Data Regression" project innovates computational algorithms for large-scale data analysis.

• Rural Health
• Public Health
• Social and Economic Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dean B. Carson is a researcher at Umeå University , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health , and the Arctic Research Centre . His work focuses on rural health systems, social care workforce challenges, sustainable rural development, and community-based approaches to healthcare and food security. Rural Health : Explores capacity-building in rural health research and medical education reform. Public Health : Analyzes service delivery models and co-creation frameworks for elderly care. Geography : Investigates spatial dynamics in northern peripheries, including food production networks and micro-urbanization. Recent publications (2024-2025) examine topics such as rural health research capacity frameworks , hospital-to-home transfer systems , and non-commercial food distribution networks . His studies often integrate theoretical models like Rural Nursing Theory and Beyond Periphery while emphasizing stakeholder engagement and policy translation. Grants and Collaborations : Funded by the Swedish Research Council Formas, American National Science Foundation (NSF), and Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Collaborates with Arctic-FROST networks and Lifestyle Migration Hub researchers.

• Climate Change
• Deforestation
• Agricultural Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Confidence Duku is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in climate resilience and agricultural systems. Their work integrates climate science, hydrology, and machine learning to address food security, deforestation impacts, and flood forecasting in data-scarce regions. Research Interests: Climate change modeling in Eastern Africa Hydrology-guided neural networks for flood forecasting Agricultural resilience (common bean, green gram) under climate stressors Economic impacts of deforestation in Brazil Climate services for financial institutions and SMEs Notable Contributions: Developed frameworks for climate-smart business planning and flood prediction, with a focus on regions like East Africa and Brazil. Their work emphasizes ecosystem services and adaptation strategies. Collaborations: Active in multi-institutional projects, including partnerships with SNV and Copernicus. Led LVVN projects on cascading climate risks and reforestation impacts.

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Social Policy and Legislation
• Systems Change and Organizational Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lana Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work and holds the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence. As Founder/Director of Shift: Primary Prevention Research Hub and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, she specializes in preventing gender-based violence through systems change, policy innovation, and community engagement. Key research areas: Gender equity, Indigenous sovereignty, AI ethics for social work, and male allyship in violence prevention Led over $11M in research funding and 22.5M+ in prevention initiatives 2023 Killam Professor Award recipient Recent publications focus on AI applications for violence prevention, gamification in male engagement, and rural/small-town violence reduction strategies. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with public health agencies, Indigenous communities, and international organizations. Major projects: Alberta's Primary Prevention Playbook, Strong Women's Circle with Indigenous communities, ConnectED Parents virtual intervention Active in policy advisory roles for governments and NGOs Scientific awards include: 2023 Killam Annual Professor Award 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal 2019 Alberta Inspiration Award 2015 & 2013 Carthy Foundation Leadership Awards 2012 School of Public Policy Fellowship As a graduate supervisor in Social Work and Public Policy, she develops prevention workforce capacity through Shifttolearn.com. Current initiatives include data-driven dashboards for real-time violence prevention and cultural transformation in male-dominated institutions.

Michael J. Freedmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Systems
• Networking
• Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael J. Freedman is the Robert E. Kahn Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and co-founder/CTO of Timescale. He received his Ph.D. from NYU’s Courant Institute and degrees from MIT. Current roles: Professor, Co-founder & CTO Affiliations: Princeton University, SNS Group, CITP Associate Education: Ph.D. (NYU), S.B./M.Eng. (MIT) His research spans distributed systems, networking, and security, with innovations like CoralCDN, DONAR, and Ethane. His work impacts decentralized content delivery, software-defined networking, and privacy-enhancing technologies. His recent publications address scalable fusion algorithms, GPU acceleration for data systems, and distributed GPU resource management. These works intersect with cloud infrastructure, network optimization, and security. Scientific honors include: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Sloan Fellowship NSF CAREER Award Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award Test of Time Award (Theory of Crypto Conference) ACM SIGOPS Mark Weiser Award He advises graduate students like Sam Ginzburg and Ashwini Raina, who joined Meta AI and Timescale post-PhD. His projects have secured substantial grants, including $110M Series C funding for Timescale. Key labs/teams: Princeton SNS Group Co-founder, Timescale (enterprise data platform) Co-founder, iobeam (IoT analytics, acquired by Timescale) Collaboration with FCC on Consumer Broadband Test Contributions to OpenFlow/SDN standardization

Tuuli Toivonenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoinformatics
• Spatial Analytics
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tuuli Toivonen is a Professor of Geoinformatics at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki. She leads the transdisciplinary Digital Geography Lab , which addresses human-scale spatial analytics for sustainable societies. She serves as Vice-Director of Geography Degree Programs (post-2022) and previously held the Director role (2020-2022). After receiving the ERC Consolidator Grant in 2022, she continues advancing open science through active memberships in HELSUS and URBARIA . PhD in Geography (University of Turku, 2006) Specialist Vocational Qualification in Leadership (2023) Life Member, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (since 2021) Her research focuses on Human-Place Interactions through accessibility/mobility lenses, combining Open Data , Machine Learning , and Spatial Analytics . Key application areas include Urban Geography , Conservation Science , and Governance Policy . Recent publications address Dynamic Cities (2018), Social Media for Conservation (2019), and Environmental Exposure During Travel (2021). Her lab produces datasets like the Helsinki Region Travel Time Matrix series (2014-2023). Scientific Awards: European Open Data Champion (2017) Open Science Price (2017) University of Helsinki Geography Award (2018) She supervises Master's thesis work and serves as Opponent for doctoral defenses across Europe. Her teaching portfolio includes Advanced Geoinformatics and Digital Geographies courses.

Andrew Mondscheinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Accessibility
• Travel Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Mondschein is Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at University of Virginia School of Architecture, serving as Associate Dean of Research. His work focuses on equitable transportation systems, sustainable accessibility, and impacts of emerging technologies on urban mobility. Education includes: PhD, University of California, Los Angeles MA Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles BA Architecture, Yale University Research examines how transportation technologies affect social equity and urban form, with emphasis on pedestrian wellbeing, autonomous vehicle adoption, parking policy, and community-centered planning. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on psychophysiological impacts of urban walking, cross-cultural mobility studies, and spatial analysis of transportation preferences. Articles show consistent themes: urban walkability (especially health impacts), autonomous vehicle integration, parking policy analysis using novel data sources, and community-centered planning approaches. Methodologically, employs mixed methods including biometric sensing, sentiment analysis of social media, geospatial modeling, and participatory design. No specific awards mentioned. Teaching covers transportation policy, land use, environmental impacts, and research methods with emphasis on ethical planning practices.

• Sustainable Urbanism
• Active Mobility
• Livable Streets
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aura Istrate is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Urban Planning & Sustainable Urbanism at the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at University College Dublin (UCD). With an international background spanning multiple continents, she conducts interdisciplinary research on sustainable urban development, focusing on active mobility, nature-based solutions, and climate-neutral cities. She teaches GIS and urban planning modules while coordinating several significant research projects across European and Asian contexts. University College Dublin, School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy Primary Coordinator of C-NEWTRAL (Horizon MSCA-DN 2024-2028) Co-Leader of REALLOCATE (Horizon Europe project 2023-2027) Principal Investigator for BIODIVERSA+ projects (NatureScape and NBS4AQUAMISSION) Educated at the University of Architecture and Urban Planning 'Ion Mincu' in Bucharest (BA and MA) and the University of Liverpool (PhD), Dr. Istrate further enhanced her teaching credentials with a Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning from UCD. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in architectural and urban planning principles combined with specialized expertise in sustainable urbanism. Dr. Istrate's research focuses on smart and sustainable urbanism, particularly examining active mobility, livable streets, green public spaces, and nature-based solutions in urban planning. Her work employs participatory, geospatial, and mixed methods to inform smart communities and the transition to climate-neutral cities. She has practical international experience in urban design and planning, with ongoing collaborations spanning European and Asian countries, currently teaching and researching across cultures in UCD and UCD's International Colleges (CDIC). Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on street vitality, urban heat adaptation, and nature-based solutions. The research demonstrates methodological diversity combining quantitative spatial analysis with qualitative community engagement approaches. Her work spans multiple geographic contexts, with particular expertise in Chinese urban environments and European cities, showing how urban planning concepts need to be contextualized for different cultural settings. The articles consistently address climate adaptation challenges through innovative approaches like urban nature games and fine-grained street classification systems. Dr. Istrate serves as a PhD thesis supervisor and is actively involved in major research initiatives including C-NEWTRAL (as Primary Coordinator), REALLOCATE (as Co-Leader), and BIODIVERSA+ projects (as PI for NatureScape and NBS4AQUAMISSION). Her grant portfolio includes Horizon Europe projects and other significant funding that supports interdisciplinary research on climate-neutral urban development. She has coordinated multiple teaching modules including Planning Design & Development, GIS & Planning, Intro to Spatial Planning, and Local Planning Studio. She leads international research collaborations and maintains active partnerships across various European and Asian countries. Her work bridges academic research with practical urban planning applications, particularly through her focus on research-by-design approaches and participatory methods that engage communities in the planning process. She has served as a lecturer, tutor, or teaching assistant across departments of Architecture, Planning, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, and Human Geography in Ireland, the UK, Czechia, Sweden, China, and Romania since 2010.

Marketta Kyttäمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Psychology
• Child-Friendly Urban Planning
• Public Participation GIS (PPGIS)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marketta Kyttä is a Professor of Land Use Planning at Aalto University's Department of Built Environment. She holds a PhD in Architecture from Helsinki University of Technology (2004) and leads the Spatial Planning and Transportation Engineering Master’s program. Research Interests: Child- and age-friendly urban environments SoftGIS methodology for participatory mapping Social sustainability and urban health Public participation in planning Activity space modeling Scientific Awards: Lea Pulkkinen award Tapio Nummenmaa award Geospatial World Forum's WebGIS Innovation Award (2010) Oskari Vilamo award (2020) Oppikirja-palkinto for urban planning literature Methodological Contributions: SoftGIS (PPGIS innovation) Commercialization as Maptionnaire software International Collaborations: Affiliated with universities in Italy, Australia, and the US. Her work spans 80+ countries through Maptionnaire’s global adoption.

Beth St. Jeanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Informatics
• Health Justice
• Consumer Health Information Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beth St. Jean is an Associate Professor and Faculty Director of the Carillon Community in Health Justice at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies (College Park). She holds a PhD and MS in Information from the University of Michigan School of Information and a BA in Mathematics from Smith College. Her research focuses on improving health outcomes through understanding health-related information behaviors, health literacy, and self-efficacy. She co-authored Understanding Human Information Behavior (2021) and leads projects like HackHealth to enhance youth health literacy. Education: PhD in Information, University of Michigan School of Information (2012) MS in Information (LIS), University of Michigan School of Information (2006) BA in Mathematics, Smith College (1988) Research Interests: Health informatics, health justice, consumer health information behavior, health literacy, youth digital practices, and information literacy. Her work emphasizes addressing health disparities through information access and education. Recent Research Trends: Her publications explore topics like long-haulers’ information needs (2024), pandemic-era health justice (2023), and social media’s role in predicting health disparities (2022). She also investigates patient-generated health data challenges (2022) and library roles in promoting health equity (2020). Awards and Recognition: ASIS&T SIG-USE Innovation Award (2017) ACM SIGCHI Excellent Reviewer (2017) ALISE/LMC Paper Award (2015) Beta Phi Mu/LRRT Research Award (2014) Teaching and Grants: Teaches courses on information behavior, research methods, and consumer health informatics. Co-PI on grants like HackHealth 2.0 (NIH, $123K) and youth health literacy initiatives ($68.5K). Also serves as Assistant Director of the Information Policy & Access Center and Senior Fellow at CASCI. Labs and Initiatives: Leads the Carillon Community in Health Justice and collaborates on projects like the HackHealth after-school program to engage disadvantaged youth in health entrepreneurship.

Chee-Wooi Tenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power systems engineering
• Power grid cybersecurity
• Cyber-informed security engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chee-Wooi Ten is a tenured Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University, where he has served since 2010 and achieved tenure in 2016. He concurrently holds an Affiliated Professor appointment in Applied Computing and directs both the PSERC Site and ICC CPS Center. His institutional roles emphasize cyber-physical security integration within power infrastructure. His educational background includes: PhD in Electrical Engineering from University College Dublin (2009) MSc in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (2001) BSc in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University (1999) Ten's research pioneers cyber-informed security engineering strategies for bulk power systems, focusing on quantifying rare events through system risk models and data science. His work bridges power grid interactions with robotics and transportation systems to advance decarbonization and electrification. Key methodologies include validating cyber-physical security frameworks against steady-state and dynamic grid approaches, with emphasis on attack/defense combinatorics and smart home technologies. This transdisciplinary approach supports the fourth industrial revolution's resilience requirements. His publication trends reveal strong focus on risk-aggregated substation testbeds using generative adversarial networks, cyber insurance models for power systems, and cascading failure analysis from switching attacks. Recent works increasingly integrate machine learning with physics-based modeling to address cybersecurity threats in inverter-based resource integration and distribution emergency operations. Ten has secured over $6.5M in active funding including: $2M DOE grant (MTU portion $105,000) for CyDERMS Center on DERs/Microgrids cybersecurity $704,409 CyManII award for secure digitalization in smart manufacturing $1.05M DOE ARPA-E grant for decarbonized freight transportation modeling NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program ($3.38M) His grants consistently address risk management through data-driven and physics-based modeling, with industry partnerships through PSERC and utility collaborations. As ICC CPS Center Director, he leads research on cyber-physical security testbeds and coordinates the PSERC Summer Transformation School. His team develops validation frameworks for NERC CIP compliance while addressing practical pain points in OT cybersecurity for grid operators.

• Coastal Engineering
• Coastal Hazards Mitigation
• Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jon Miller is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. He holds dual roles as Director of the NJ Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service and NJ Sea Grant Coastal Processes Specialist. Miller earned a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Stevens (1999), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering from the University of Florida (2001, 2004). His research focuses on coastal hazard mitigation, nature-based solutions, and numerical modeling of coastal systems. Education: - Ph.D. Coastal Engineering, University of Florida (2004) - M.S. Coastal Engineering, University of Florida (2001) - B.E. Civil Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology (1999) Research Interests: Miller's work emphasizes coastal resilience through innovative engineering approaches. Key areas include: - Wave attenuation mechanisms of natural/nature-based features - Climate change impacts on coastal erosion - Living shoreline design and implementation - Sediment management strategies for inlets and beaches - Dune system vulnerability analysis Grants & Awards: - $1M+ funding from NOAA, NSF, and state agencies - 2024 ASCE Educator of the Year Award - 2023 Robert G. Dean Coastal Award - Over 20+ technical reports guiding coastal policy Professional Leadership: - Editorial roles in Shore & Beach and Journal of Coastal Research - Leadership in NJ Coastal Resilience Collaborative - Advisor for 3 Technogenesis Summer Scholars Labs & Projects: - Principal Investigator for SEECPRS disaster response system - Co-developed NJ Living Shorelines Engineering Guidelines - Conducts fieldwork on Hudson River shoreline restoration

• Service Science
• Digital Services
• Artificial Intelligence (Chatbots)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alireza Nili is a Senior Lecturer in Service Science at QUT's School of Information Systems within the Faculty of Science. His expertise spans digitization of customer-centric services, AI/chatbots, IoT/IIoT, and sustainable technologies. He holds a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington and has coordinated large-scale courses like IT Systems Design (IFB103), achieving top teaching scores. Nili's research focuses on service ecosystems, trust in digital services, and public/retail sector innovations. He has secured over $1.4M in industry grants for projects involving Cisco, Amazon, and Services Australia. His awards include the 2023 Educator of the Year and multiple top conference paper recognitions. Nili supervises PhD students at Level 3 mentoring status and contributes to major conferences as track chair/associate editor. Research highlights include frameworks for chatbot governance, IOT in agriculture, and AI ethics. His work appears in IEEE Software , Communications of the ACM , and MIT Sloan Management Review . Current projects address consumer trust in AI technologies and spatial data systems. Nili's interdisciplinary approach combines design science with empirical methodologies to bridge theory and practice in digital service innovation.