جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Governance
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jérôme Duberry serves as Managing Director of the Tech Hub, Academic Advisor for the Executive Programme in Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy-Making, and Senior Research Fellow at the Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy (AHCD) at the University of Zurich. He focuses on the social, political, and geopolitical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in democratic processes and governance. Executive Programme in Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy-Making Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy (AHCD) Tech Hub University of Zurich His educational background includes two Master's degrees in International Relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute and Diplomacy from the Diplomatic School of Madrid, alongside a PhD in International Relations from Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. He has also trained in foresight and design thinking facilitation. Duberry's research spans AI's impact on democracy, digital threats to political participation, AI literacy for youth, and the role of emerging technologies in environmental governance. He advocates for human-centered AI governance prioritizing equality, freedom, and human rights. His work includes cross-disciplinary analysis of AI's societal implications, such as media framing during the pandemic and digital diplomacy in cyberspace. Recent publications highlight trends in AI-mediated political communication, disinformation operations, and digital tools for sustainability. He explores how AI and big data reshape biodiversity conservation, international relations, and cybersecurity. His 2022 book Artificial Intelligence and Democracy remains a central contribution to the field. Duberry has received funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) since 2022 for a project on AI literacy and youth engagement. As a visiting professor, he teaches courses on digital technologies and futures in the MINT program, covering topics like cybersecurity, digital diplomacy, and strategic foresight. He is affiliated with the Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy , the Tech Hub , and the Digital Society Initiative of the University of Zurich, contributing to multidisciplinary research on technology's societal impacts.

• Legal Technology
• Access to Justice
• Automated Legal Tools
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Quinten Steenhuis is an Adjunct Professor and Practitioner in Residence at the Legal Innovation and Technology Lab of Suffolk University Law School. He previously worked as a housing attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services for 12 years, focusing on technology-driven solutions to bridge the access-to-justice gap. His notable projects include MADE (Massachusetts Defense for Eviction) and Court Forms Online , a pandemic-era tool recognized internationally. Research Focus: Steenhuis specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence and interactive applications to democratize legal resources. His work targets housing law and eviction defense, particularly for low-income populations unable to afford traditional legal representation. Awards: ABA Journal's "Legal Rebel" (2021) White House & Department of Justice Recognition (2022) Contact: Email: qsteenhuis@suffolk.edu

• Digitalization
• Process Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Leyer is a faculty member at the School of Economics, Philipps University of Marburg , serving in the Business Administration: Digitalization and Process Management department. His academic work focuses on digital transformation, process management, and technology integration in organizational contexts. Contact: michael.leyer@wiwi.uni-marburg.de Office: U|10 Institute Building, Room 002, Barfüßertor 2, 35032 Marburg Research Interests Prof. Leyer's research examines the intersection of digitalization and operational efficiency, including: Trustworthy AI implementation in business processes Behavioral aspects of Human-AI collaboration Process innovation through emerging technologies Sustainable digital transformation strategies Future of work in immersive environments Academic Leadership As chair of the Digitalization and Process Management professorship, he leads research initiatives in: Behavioral operational research Human-centric AI systems Process-oriented organizational design Empirical analysis of technology adoption He also serves as host and organizer of the 2025 European Working Group on Behavioural Operational Research (BOR) Fall Workshop in Marburg, Germany.

• Business Model Innovation
• Digital Platforms
• New Product Marketing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaohui Shi is a Senior Lecturer at the Business School, University of Aberdeen , with previous roles at the University of Kent and University of Portsmouth. He holds a PhD in Management from the University of York and focuses on business model innovation, digital platforms, and new product marketing. Research Interests include: Business Model Innovation Digital Platforms New Product Marketing Diffusion of Innovation Open Innovation Global Value Chains Teaching encompasses courses on: New Product and Service Development Business Model Innovation New Venture Creation Publications span 2014–2025, covering diffusion modeling, platform development, and sustainable commercialization strategies in digital healthcare.

Samantha Hardenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Dissemination and Implementation Science
• Behavioral Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samantha Harden, PhD, is an Associate Professor & Exercise Specialist (25% FTE) in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She also serves as a dissemination and implementation science researcher (75% FTE). Her academic roles are complemented by her 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification, integrating mindfulness, breathwork, and movement into her work. She holds affiliations with Virginia Cooperative Extension and leads the PARCI Lab, focusing on holistic wellbeing through participatory approaches emphasizing balance and accessibility. Education: PhD in Human, Nutrition, and Foods, Virginia Tech (2012) Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bridgewater College (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Harden’s research centers on yoga as an affordable public health practice, dissemination science frameworks (RE-AIM), group dynamics in health behaviors, and chronic disease prevention. She emphasizes community-level interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in veterans’ health and rural populations. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications through partnerships like the PARCI Lab’s podcast Higher Vibrations in Higher Education and over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Key Contributions: Her projects include the LIFT for Better Health initiative (2022 FCS SNAP-Ed Award-winning program) and the PREVAIL interdisciplinary team program for chronic pain management. She has pioneered the use of Lean Six Sigma in healthcare and explored telehealth’s role in exercise instruction. Her research spans school-based asthma interventions, rural physical activity programs, and behavioral strategies for endometrial cancer survivors. Awards & Recognition: 2022 First Place FCS SNAP-Ed Award 2021 Drs. John and Shirley Gerken Professional Development Award 2017 International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Early Career Award Grants & Partnerships: She has secured funding for initiatives like the School-Based Asthma Therapy program and the FitEx statewide walking program. Her collaborations include the VA medical system, 4-H programs, and yoga studios, emphasizing real-world implementation of evidence-based practices. Labs/Teams: The PARCI Lab focuses on translating research into actionable health strategies through multimedia channels, including YouTube and podcast content.

Irina Shklovskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethics in Technology
• Data Privacy
• Social Network Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irina Shklovski is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Human-Centred Computing. Her research focuses on ethics in technology, data privacy, and the societal implications of digital systems. She coordinates projects like VIRT-EU, investigating ethical practices in IoT development and promoting responsible technology design. Her work addresses challenges such as data governance, normalization of privacy intrusions, and the moral stress faced by technical professionals. Research interests span ethical AI, algorithmic accountability, and the human impact of emerging technologies. She advocates for educational reforms to instill ethical considerations in tech development. Collaborations include international studies on data ethics and hybrid work dynamics. Notable contributions include critiques of LLM-generated data in social sciences and explorations of artistic methods to envision future work environments.

Joseph A. Aistrupمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Elections and Voting Behavior
• Federalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph A. Aistrup is a Professor of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University, where he served as Dean from 2013-2021. His academic career includes prior roles as Associate Dean at Kansas State University and Head of the Political Science Department at Kansas State starting in 2002. His educational background includes a PhD from Indiana University (1989), an MA from Virginia Tech University (1984), and a BA from Fort Hays State University (1982). Aistrup's research spans American politics with emphases on electoral behavior, federalism, and environmental policy. His work examines geographic sorting in presidential elections, voter ID laws, abortion policymaking post-Dobbs, and water governance in the Great Plains. He employs interdisciplinary approaches integrating political science with environmental systems analysis, particularly through coupled human-natural systems modeling for sustainability challenges. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary political conflicts including election security, resource distribution, and the intersection of climate change with agricultural communities. Key themes include institutional design in environmental governance and the evolving dynamics of regional political identities. OpenMI Award (2017) for Ogallala Aquifer modeling Robert Lineberry Award (2012) for best paper in Social Science Quarterly Aistrup has secured significant research funding for interdisciplinary environmental projects, particularly through collaborations with hydrologists and agricultural scientists on Great Plains sustainability. His leadership in the College of Liberal Arts involved strategic initiatives in faculty development and international programs. While no formal lab is specified, his work consistently involves team-based research on coupled human-natural systems with colleagues across engineering, agriculture, and social sciences.

Monika Akbarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Monika Akbar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), where she has served since 2017. Previously, she was a Research Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the CyberShare Center of Excellence at UTEP. She holds a Master's from Montana State University and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Virginia Tech M.S. in Computer Science, Montana State University Her research focuses on AI/ML-driven solutions for cybersecurity, public health analytics, and educational technology. Key areas include threat modeling in industrial control systems (ICS), malware detection, disease outbreak prediction using mobility data, and culturally responsive computational thinking education. Her recent work emphasizes integrating heterogeneous data sources for risk assessment, with applications in cybersecurity (e.g., CyManII collaborations) and public health informatics. Over 50 publications span conferences like IEEE Big Data, CIKM, and journals like IEEE Security & Privacy. Notable collaborations include the Sol y Agua project, a game-based STEM education initiative, and partnerships with the National Science Foundation (NSF) for CS education studies in El Paso schools. Her lab develops tools like AWEB for cybersecurity threat analysis and mobile platforms (e.g., Dysgu) to enhance out-of-class learning engagement.

Susan Sajadiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Engineering
• Engineering Workplace Dynamics
• Engineering Education and Workforce Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Sajadi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech (College of Engineering). Her research focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering, engineering culture, adaptability, and scenario-based learning. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design from Arizona State University (2022), alongside a B.S.E. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (2016, 2017). Prior to academia, she worked in biomedical engineering and corporate social responsibility. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches to address systemic barriers in engineering education and the workforce. Education: B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering, Arizona State University, 2016 M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Arizona State University, 2017 Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design, Arizona State University, 2022 Research Interests: Dr. Sajadi’s work addresses broadening participation in engineering, fostering adaptability, and improving workplace dynamics. She explores how identity, instructional modalities, and technology (e.g., generative AI) can enhance educational outcomes and industry preparedness. Her recent projects include analyzing the impact of the pandemic on student readiness and developing intervention strategies for peer feedback in project-based learning. Publications Trends: Her articles span workplace culture, pandemic-driven educational challenges, gender equity, and AI applications in feedback systems. A recurring theme is leveraging interdisciplinary methods to address systemic inequities and prepare engineers for evolving professional landscapes. Awards & Honors: Mara H. Wasburn Early Engineering Educator Award (2023) Nominated for University Award for Excellence in Graduate Academic Advising (2024) ASU Graduate College Dissertation Completion Fellowship (2022) Arizona Graduate Scholar Award (2016, 2017) Advising & Grants: Leads the NSF-funded CAREER award project on adaptability in engineering pathways. Courses taught include graduate-level studies on multicultural environments and engineering education policy. Her work emphasizes translating research into actionable practices for institutions and industries.

Renee Boyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Safety
• Food Science
• Agricultural Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Renee Boyer is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Food Science & Technology at Virginia Tech, serving as Department Head since 2021. She holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.S. (2002) in Food Science from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in Biology from Radford University (1999). Her research focuses on pre- and post-harvest interventions to enhance food safety, particularly for fresh produce and food handler education. She leads Virginia's Food Safety Team, developing programs like ServSafe and So Easy to Preserve. Her work addresses pathogen control in produce (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria) and evaluates interventions such as antimicrobial plant extracts and bacteriophage applications. She has authored peer-reviewed studies on food safety practices in retail, deli environments, and agricultural settings. Awards include the 2009 Outstanding Team Award for her Food Safety Team. Extension efforts emphasize consumer education, food pantry safety, and mitigating risks in farmers' markets and food recovery organizations. Key publications span 2002–2023, with recent work on microbial interactions in agricultural soils, phage-based pathogen control, and food handling during the pandemic. She collaborates on food safety education initiatives and compliance with federal regulations like the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.

• Healthcare Design
• Health Geography
• Transdisciplinary Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

J.L. Sturge is an Assistant Professor in the Interaction Design (IxD) group at the Department of Design, Production and Management, Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente. His research focuses on healthcare design through a human-centred, geographically inspired lens, addressing healthcare transformation, citizen science, and at-home hospitalization practices. He supervises two PhD candidates and a postdoc researcher, and teaches in the Industrial Design Engineering program. His expertise spans healthcare environments, transdisciplinary methodologies, and inclusive design. He co-founded Healthscapes, a platform connecting interdisciplinary researchers to improve health environment design through research dissemination and collaboration. Previously, he worked in the private sector as an evidence-based designer for healthcare facilities. Current research projects include NWO-funded collaborations on health-tech literacy and gender-sensitive human-building interaction in healthcare settings. He actively contributes to design education and policy frameworks for socially sustainable environments.

Claire Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Safety
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Foodborne Pathogens
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Murphy is an Assistant Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist at the Washington State University (WSU) School of Food Science , based at the WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser. Her role combines 30% research and 70% extension activities, focusing on reducing foodborne pathogen contamination across the produce supply chain. She collaborates with stakeholders to develop extension programs addressing emerging food safety risks and conducts interdisciplinary research on pathogen ecology, predictive modeling, and digital agriculture. Dr. Murphy holds a Ph.D. and MPH from Virginia Tech (2023), specializing in Food Science and Infectious Disease, along with an M.S. (2020) and B.S. (2018) in Food Science. Her research emphasizes field and laboratory experiments to address real-world challenges, such as pathogen survival on produce, postharvest technologies, and microbial source tracking in water systems. Her extension work prioritizes identifying stakeholder needs, enhancing existing programs, and creating workshops to mitigate food safety risks. Recent research highlights include evaluating UV light systems for apple decontamination, studying Salmonella survival on packinghouse equipment, and analyzing microbial dynamics in agricultural soils and waterways. Dr. Murphy is actively mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students focused on science, education, and service. Her program bridges classical microbiology with advanced statistical tools and pedagogical approaches, reflecting her commitment to innovation in food safety.

• Agricultural Economics
• Fiscal Policy
• Public Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Dimitrios Paparas is a Reader in Economics at Harper Adams Business School, Harper Adams University. His research focuses on fiscal policy, agricultural economics, public economics, and international trade, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and policy analysis. He leads research within the Global Institute for Agri-Tech Economics (GIATE) and the Centre for Social Science, exploring topics such as supply chain sustainability, commodity market dynamics, and environmental policy. Education: Holds a PhD in Economics, along with multiple advanced degrees including BSc (Hons), MA, MSc, and PGCE qualifications. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a member of prominent economic associations like the American Economic Association and Royal Economic Society. Teaching responsibilities include courses on economic policies, international business environments, and farm financial management. His research outputs span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work analyzing commodity market volatility, sustainability challenges in agri-food systems, and the impacts of renewable energy on carbon emissions. Professional affiliations include roles in academic leadership and contributions to international symposiums on agri-tech economics. His work bridges theoretical economic analysis with practical policy recommendations, particularly in developing economies and EU contexts.

• E-mentoring
• Data Privacy
• Behavioral Barriers
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vidya Haran is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also serves as Academic Director of the B.S. in Information Systems Program and holds an affiliate role in Biomedical and Translational Sciences. Her research focuses on behavioral barriers in technology adoption, e-mentoring, data privacy, and human-centered design. Her work spans interdisciplinary areas including public health app usability, organizational mentorship systems, and social media engagement dynamics. Recent studies address challenges in user innovation persistence and ethical design of digital platforms. Key contributions include analyzing barriers to adoption of the Safer Illinois app (2021), exploring e-mentoring's impact on organizational commitment (2019), and investigating social media feature lock-in effects (2017). Research consistently integrates qualitative analysis with real-world community data. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the profile. Currently oversees the Information Systems undergraduate program without reported grant activities or formal advisees listed.

Nick Dunnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Design
• Future Cities
• Night Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nick Dunn is a Professor of Urban Design and Executive Director of Imagination, a design and architecture research lab at Lancaster University. He leads the Dark Design Lab, exploring nocturnal impacts on humans and non-humans. His roles include Ambassador for the Design Council and Director of DarkSky UK. His research focuses on urban futures, dark design, and more-than-human environments. Key projects include 'Rewilding the Night' and 'The Pavements Project'. He has authored books like Dark Futures: When the Lights Go Down and contributed to global exhibitions/conferences on urban darkness and sustainability. Research interests span: Future Cities, Night Studies, Smart Cities, and Public Spaces. Recent work emphasizes nocturnal ecologies, light pollution, and interdisciplinary design approaches. He has secured grants including E3 Sustainability Bridging Grants and REPLENISH (2020). His lab collaborations include DarkSky UK and the Design Council. Current projects address dark-sky preservation and urban biodiversity. Labs/Teams: Dark Design Lab, Imagination Research Lab, Lancaster Institute for Social Futures.