Paula Carroll is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at South East Technological University (SETU) in the School of Health Sciences, Department of Sport and Exercise Science. She co-leads the MA in Advanced Facilitation Skills for Health and Well-Being and lectures across undergraduate and postgraduate programs since 2003. As a health promotion specialist, her work focuses on men's health, emotional intelligence, and community-based physical activity interventions. Co-Course Leader, MA in Advanced Facilitation Skills Member, Centre for Health Behaviour Research Group Associate Researcher, Centre for Men’s Health (IT Carlow) Her research expertise spans men's health promotion , facilitation skill development , community-based physical activity , and behavior change strategies . Key projects include the Men on the Move program, Football Cooperative , and On Feirm Ground farmer wellbeing initiative. She has published extensively in journals like the European Journal of Public Health , American Journal of Men’s Health , and Health Promotion International . Scientific Awards : Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, Donegan Medal (2001) National Postgraduate Conference Project of Most Impact (2016) HEPA Europe Early Career Research Prize (2017) Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Health Award She supervises postgraduate research students at MA and PhD levels and has collaborated with institutions including the University of Aberdeen, University of Stirling, and the Health Services Research Unit. Her work appears in 47 research outputs, including 18 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters.
Joseph Valacich is a Professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. As the Muzzy Endowed Chair, he combines academic research with entrepreneurial ventures, notably co-founding Neuro-ID (acquired by Experian in 2024) and developing patented technologies for behavioral analytics. PhD in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona MBA, University of Montana BS in Computer Science, University of Montana His research focuses on human-computer interaction , specializing in behavioral biometrics for fraud detection, emotional inference through input devices, and tech entrepreneurship. He has pioneered methods to analyze keystroke dynamics, mouse movements, and user behavior patterns for cybersecurity and user experience optimization. Recent publications in top journals like MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research explore deception detection, product choice behavior, and conversational agent effectiveness. Work trends show increasing application of behavioral analytics to financial fraud and organizational security. Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors (2020) AIS Fellow (2009) University of Arizona Distinguished Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award (2024) Neuro-ID recognized as Tech Launch Arizona's I-Squared Startup of the Year (2020) As an educational innovator, he has co-authored leading computing textbooks and contributed to online education frameworks. His lab's technologies have been commercialized through Neuro-ID, demonstrating significant real-world impact in fraud detection and user experience optimization.
Joseph Harrington is the Patrick T. Harker Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a named professorship in the Department of Business Economics and Public Policy and has established himself as a leading authority in industrial organization and antitrust economics. Professor Harrington's research interests center on industrial organization, microeconomic theory, and organizations, with a particular focus on collusion and cartels. His work spans theoretical frameworks and practical applications, examining observed collusive practices, developing markers for detecting collusion, and designing competition policy to deter anticompetitive behavior. His research has evolved to address contemporary issues including pricing algorithms, artificial intelligence, and their implications for market competition. Harrington has published more than 75 articles in leading journals including the American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, Econometrica, Management Science, and American Journal of Sociology. His current research focuses on the intersection of algorithmic pricing and competition policy, addressing how autonomous pricing systems might facilitate collusion and what regulatory responses are appropriate. SEEK Grant, 2013-2014 President (2012-13) and Vice President (2010-11), Industrial Organization Society Cátedras de Excelencia (Chair of Excellence), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Sept 2012 – Dec 2012 National Science Foundation Grant, 2012-2015 Honorable Mention for the Jerry S. Cohen Memorial Fund Writing Award for antitrust scholarship, 2010 ENRE Best Publication Award, INFORMS, 2007 Professor Harrington has served extensively in editorial capacities, including co-editor at the RAND Journal of Economics and the International Journal of Industrial Organization. He is currently associate editor at Economics Letters, the Journal of Industrial Economics, and the Review of Industrial Organization. He has performed significant service as President of the Industrial Organization Society and remains active on its Board of Directors. His research has been supported by multiple National Science Foundation grants, reflecting the significance and impact of his work on competition policy.
Professor Mitch Duncan is a Professor of Public Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His research focuses on understanding how patterns of physical activity and sleep influence health outcomes, and developing digital technology interventions to help people be more physically active and sleep better. Professor Duncan's work is supported by a prestigious NHMRC Career Development Fellowship, and he has published over 170 papers while securing more than $9 million worth of research funding. Professor Duncan earned his PhD from the University of Central Queensland, a Bachelor of Health & Human Performance (Honors) in Human Movement Science from the University of Central Queensland, and a Master of Medical Statistics from the University of Newcastle. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research approach that bridges physical activity, sleep science, and digital health interventions. Professor Duncan's research centers on two key areas: (1) understanding how physical activity and sleep work together to influence health outcomes, and (2) developing and testing interventions to improve these behaviors. His unique approach focuses on the combination of these two behaviors rather than examining them separately. Much of his intervention work uses technologies such as mobile devices and the internet to deliver the interventions, including the development of a smartphone app that has been used by over 20,000 people internationally through the 'Balanced' intervention program. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multi-behavioral interventions that address both physical activity and sleep simultaneously, often leveraging mobile and web-based platforms to deliver personalized interventions at scale. Professor Duncan has received several prestigious awards for his research, including: National Heart Foundation Queensland Researcher of the Year Australian Institute of Policy & Science Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award He also holds a competitive NHMRC Career Development Fellowship, which supports his ongoing research into physical activity and sleep behaviors. Professor Duncan has been highly successful in securing research funding, with more than $9 million in grants from major organizations including the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC), National Heart Foundation, and Queensland Government. His research program has involved mentoring numerous students and early-career researchers. Professor Duncan serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health and the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors, contributing to the scholarly community in his field. Professor Duncan leads the development and implementation of evidence-based digital interventions like the 'Balanced' program, which has reached over 20,000 users internationally. His work often involves collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research on physical activity, sleep, and health. Current projects include investigations into the impact of breaking up prolonged sitting on sleep architecture, app-based interventions for shift workers, and multi-behavioral approaches to improving postnatal mental health.
Line Kolås is a researcher at Nord University , specializing in E-learning , ICT in Education , and Digital Pedagogy . Her work focuses on integrating infographics , gamification , and collaborative tools into teaching. Key research areas: E-learning, Educational Technology, ICT, Gamification, Infographics 2024: Contributed to Innovation in Teaching of Research Methodology Excellence Awards Publications highlight trends in student-driven research , interactive learning , and digital tools for education. Her 2023 work explores artificial intelligence and conflict management games in teaching. Scientific awards include the Innovation in Teaching of Research Methodology Excellence Award 2024
Dr. Alison Nelson is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Queensland. She specializes in Indigenous health, physical activity, and culturally responsive occupational therapy practices. Research Focus : Indigenous health disparities, chronic disease self-management, cultural responsiveness in healthcare, and physical activity among urban Indigenous youth. Key Projects : Development of the Australian Therapy Outcome Measure for Indigenous Clients (ATOMIC), evaluation of the 'Work It Out' chronic disease program, and Indigenous health workforce training initiatives. Contributions : Pioneering use of Indigenist frameworks in health promotion research, critical exploration of cultural competence in occupational therapy, and advocacy for community-driven health solutions. Her scholarly output includes 39 journal articles and 7 book chapters, emphasizing intervention frameworks and health equity. Collaborations span institutions like the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) and allied health organizations.
Dr. Paschalis Pechlivanis is an Assistant Professor in History of International Relations at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, Department of History and Art History. He serves as the managing coordinator of the Cold War Research Network (CWRN) in the Netherlands and is affiliated with the Research Institute for History and Art History, focusing on International and Political History. His educational background includes a Law degree (LLB) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2009), an International Relations MScEcon with Distinction from Aberystwyth University (2012), and a PhD in History from the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence (2017). Dr. Pechlivanis specializes in Cold War history, particularly examining the Balkans as a Cold War microcosm, US foreign policy, and new diplomatic history approaches. His research interests prominently feature the history of international relations, new Cold War history, new diplomatic history, with specific regional expertise on the Balkans, Greece, Romania, and Eastern Europe. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on Cold War dynamics, particularly US-Romanian relations, the complexities of détente, and the interplay between authoritarian regimes in Eastern Europe. His work often examines how smaller nations navigated the superpower confrontation, with particular attention to Romania's unique position within the Eastern Bloc and its relations with the United States. Member of the New Diplomatic History Network Member of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) Member of the British International History Group Dr. Pechlivanis has taught courses including History (BA), International Relations in Historical Perspective (MA), and has contributed to courses such as Applied Research Lab, Case Studies in Europe and the World, Mobilization of Violent Collective Action in an Age of Terrorism, and The American Century and the Making of a Superpower. His research activities show strong engagement with academic communities across Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Romania, Greece, and the UK.
Micheline van Riemsdijk is a Professor and Head of Department in Human Geography at Uppsala University, where she has been employed since 2017. She previously served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Tennessee. Her academic work spans migration governance, labor market integration of highly skilled migrants and refugees, and the politics of belonging. She has conducted extensive fieldwork across Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Poland, India, and New Zealand. Van Riemsdijk earned her PhD in Human Geography from the University of Colorado and an MA in Scandinavian Languages and Literatures from the University of Minnesota. She has held visiting scholar positions at prestigious institutions including the Käte Hamburger Kolleg/Center for Global Cooperation Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen, NOVA (Norwegian Social Research), FAFO in Oslo, the Center for Migration at the University of Oxford, and the Center for Migration Research at the University of Warsaw. Her research focuses on how institutions and actors shape migration experiences and how migration regulations are formed, contested, and transformed. She examines the labor market integration of highly skilled refugees, governance of international migration across multiple scales, and place-making practices of migrants. Her work employs qualitative methods to explore the complex interplay between migration policies and lived experiences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on multi-level governance frameworks, with particular attention to highly skilled refugees' integration challenges. Her work spans across migration policy analysis, workplace integration studies, and comparative refugee integration models. The research demonstrates increasing attention to intersectional approaches examining how gender, professional background, and national contexts shape migration experiences. Excellent Teacher award recognizing pedagogical excellence Research funded by Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (Forte) US National Science Foundation funding for migration governance project Research Council of Norway funding Polish government research grants Van Riemsdijk has secured significant research funding from multiple national and international sources. She currently leads projects examining Sweden's EU Blue Card implementation and highly skilled migrant recruitment and retention. Her completed projects include the Social Integration of Highly Skilled Refugees in Sweden (2019-2022) and studies on aging among immigrant populations. She has edited multiple special journal issues and co-edited the book Rethinking International Skilled Migration (Routledge, 2017). She actively collaborates with international research teams and serves as a visiting scholar at various institutions. Her work connects with policy-making through engagements with Delmi (Migration Studies Delegation) and Tillväxtverket (Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth).
Dustin Huard is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology, conducting research within the Lieberman Research Group. His work bridges structural biology, protein biochemistry, and environmental science, with primary affiliations in chemistry-focused research despite the absence of explicit departmental or school designation in source materials. His research portfolio centers on two interconnected domains: Structural characterization of myocilin and its role in glaucoma pathogenesis, particularly focusing on olfactomedin domain aggregation Mechanistic studies of bacterial proteins interacting with methane clathrates and biodegradable plastics in extreme environments Employing advanced techniques including cryo-TEM, X-ray crystallography, and computational modeling, his work addresses fundamental questions in protein misfolding diseases and environmental biotechnology. Analysis of Dr. Huard's publication trajectory (2019-2025) reveals sophisticated integration of structural biology with environmental applications. His glaucoma research demonstrates progression from basic myocilin structural characterization to AI-driven pathogenicity prediction frameworks, while his clathrate work establishes novel paradigms for understanding microbial interactions with gas hydrates. Both domains showcase consistent methodological rigor combining experimental structural analysis with biophysical characterization. As an integral member of the Lieberman Research Group, Dr. Huard contributes to a collaborative environment focused on protein structure-function relationships with translational implications for human health and environmental sustainability. His research program demonstrates strong potential for advancing therapeutic strategies for glaucoma and developing biotechnological solutions for plastic waste management and energy resource challenges.
Iain Pirie serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, where he joined in July 2005 after prior appointments as an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at Manchester and Teaching Fellow at Lancaster. His academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of Manchester completed in April 2004. Pirie's research centers on structural transformations in global capitalism, particularly the Fordism-to-Post-Fordism transition and its impact on state forms and social life. His Korean political economy studies examine neoliberal developmental shifts, while recent work critiques academic publishing and high-skill competitiveness strategies through classical Marxist theory, arguing that capitalism's social pathologies stem from inherent systemic laws rather than regulatory failures. Future projects include developing a Marxist political economy of Bulimia Nervosa and critiquing Neo-Listian development theory. His 2005-2006 publications reveal consistent focus on neoliberal transitions in East Asia, analyzing how economic crises reshape regulatory regimes and state structures. These works demonstrate converging financial governance patterns across disparate national contexts like Korea and the UK, challenging incremental liberalization models by emphasizing crisis as necessary catalyst for systemic transformation. Pirie actively contributes to academic discourse as referee for journals including American Journal of Sociology, Third World Quarterly, and New Political Economy. He convenes the 'Politics of Globalisation' module for third-year students and teaches the MA module 'Globalisation, Governance and Development', integrating his research on global economic restructuring into pedagogy.
Scott A. Read is a Professor in the School of Optometry at Queensland University of Technology's Faculty of Health. He is a leading researcher in the field of myopia development and control, with extensive expertise in ocular biometry, choroidal thickness measurements, and optical coherence tomography applications. His work bridges basic vision science and clinical optometry, focusing on understanding the mechanisms of eye growth and developing strategies for myopia management. Dr. Read's research program centers on myopia development and control, with particular emphasis on choroidal thickness dynamics, ocular biometry changes during visual tasks, and the effects of light exposure on eye growth. His work reveals that the choroid plays a critical role as an optical signal transducer in eye growth regulation, with significant diurnal variations and responses to visual stimuli. He has extensively documented how myopic defocus, accommodation, and light exposure patterns influence choroidal thickness and axial elongation in children and young adults. His research has established important links between outdoor light exposure and reduced myopia progression, contributing significantly to evidence-based myopia control strategies. Analysis of Dr. Read's recent publications shows a strong focus on advanced imaging techniques, particularly optical coherence tomography and its applications in measuring choroidal thickness, vascular changes, and biomechanical properties of the eye. His work increasingly incorporates artificial intelligence methods for image analysis while maintaining a strong clinical orientation toward understanding myopia mechanisms and developing effective control strategies. His research spans from fundamental investigations of visual processing pathways to clinical trials of myopia control interventions like atropine therapy. Dr. Read has been instrumental in several major collaborative efforts, including the International Myopia Institute reports that have shaped global understanding of myopia mechanisms and control strategies. His work has been foundational in establishing the choroid's role as a key tissue in eye growth regulation and myopia development. Through his laboratory at QUT, Dr. Read mentors numerous PhD students and early-career researchers, fostering the next generation of vision scientists. His research team employs a multidisciplinary approach combining optometry, ophthalmology, biomedical engineering, and data science to address critical questions in myopia research. Current projects focus on understanding the mechanisms of atropine's myopia control effects, developing advanced imaging biomarkers for myopia progression, and investigating the impact of modern visual environments on eye development.
Georgi Ganev is a PhD Researcher at University College London (UCL) and Principal Research Scientist at SAS, following the acquisition of Hazy, a synthetic data company. He is part of UCL's Information Security Research Group under Professors Emiliano De Cristofaro and David Barber. His research focuses on advancing privacy-preserving synthetic data techniques, particularly in machine learning and differential privacy. Key areas include developing DP generative models, auditing privacy mechanisms, and addressing legal implications of synthetic data. Education: MSc in Computational Statistics and Machine Learning (UCL, supervised by Prof. Sebastian Riedel) and BSc in Business Mathematics and Statistics (LSE, supervised by Prof. Wicher Bergsma). Research Interests: Privacy-preserving synthetic data, differential privacy, privacy auditing, generative models, and regulatory compliance. His work has led to 25+ discovered privacy bugs in open-source libraries and vulnerabilities in deployed systems, with publications in top-tier conferences like IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, and ICML. Notable Achievements: Distinguished Paper Award at IEEE S&P 2025. His research has been integrated into SAS's synthetic data products, impacting industry adoption. Open-source contributions include dpmm and dpart libraries for DP synthetic data generation. Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles, including works on privacy metrics inadequacy, PATE-GAN benchmarking, and synthetic data regulatory challenges. Active in workshops on generative AI and law, and deployment challenges in enterprise settings.
Prof Jolene Skordis holds multiple senior roles at University College London (UCL): Vice-Dean (International) of the Faculty of Population Health Sciences, Director of the Centre for Global Health Economics, and Deputy Director of the UCL Institute for Global Health. She also serves as Vice Chair of the European Global Health Research Institutes Network. Her expertise lies in health and development economics, focusing on public health interventions, fiscal sustainability, anti-poverty programs, and health equity. She has influenced policy across multiple countries through her research. Education includes a PhD from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2006), multiple commerce degrees from the University of Cape Town and University of South Africa, and postgraduate qualifications in higher education and marketing. Her work emphasizes translating evidence into policy, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Research interests span economic evaluations of health interventions, including randomized trials of community-based care, fiscal strategies for healthcare delivery, gender empowerment through economic interventions, and social networks influencing health behaviors. She explores how digital technologies impact healthcare workforce dynamics and advocates for equitable global health strategies. Her recent work focuses on pandemic agreements, maternal mental health programs in Kenya/Lebanon, and optimizing tuberculosis care in Eastern Europe. She emphasizes participatory approaches in women’s groups to improve child health outcomes and has pioneered cost-effectiveness analyses for interventions like conditional cash transfers and radio-based early childhood development programs. Prof Skordis’s projects often address systemic challenges such as labor crises in healthcare systems, universal health coverage design, and leveraging multi-sectoral partnerships (agriculture, education) to enhance health outcomes. She is a leading voice in aligning global health policies with implementation realities, emphasizing equity and evidence-based decision-making.
Gaia Marchisio is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Management and Faculty Director of the Global Family Enterprise Program at Columbia Business School. She holds a BBA from Bocconi University and a PhD in General Management from Università Degli Studi di Pavia. Her work focuses on leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic management within family enterprises. Previously, she served as Executive Director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center and Aronoff Professor of Family Business at Kennesaw State University, and has collaborated globally with institutions like the World Bank’s IFC and the Family Business Network Asia. Her research explores work-family integration in family businesses, burnout mitigation, succession planning, and multi-generational ownership development. She co-authored the book Own It!: How to Develop a Family Enterprise Owner’s Mindset at Every Age , emphasizing mindset cultivation across life stages. Marchisio founded the Family Enterprise Clinic (2014), offering consulting services for family firms on governance and transition challenges. She speaks English, Italian, and Spanish, and her teaching includes courses on family business management, conflict dynamics, and global consulting strategies. Her academic contributions span over 25 years, addressing themes like corporate venturing in family firms, strategic planning as a training tool, and the strategic role of going public. She has advised diverse organizations including McKinsey, Egon Zehnder, and Grant Thornton, while maintaining faculty roles in Canada’s FEA designation program.
Dr. Sander Zwanenburg is a Senior Lecturer in Business Information Systems at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing, within the Faculty of Business and Law. He holds an honorary appointment at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and serves as Secretary of the Australasian Association for Information Systems. He earned his BSc and MSc in Economics and Business from the University of Groningen (Netherlands) and his PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on the psychology of personal IT use, particularly interruptions, attention, and conflicted behavior. He also develops methodological tools to overcome research obstacles. His work spans premier journals and conferences, emphasizing interdisciplinary measurement, digital distractions, and technology ethics. He actively contributes to teaching through case-method pedagogy across disciplines, including the Centre for Aboriginal Studies and Science and Engineering. Dr. Zwanenburg's recent studies include analyzing hybrid conference impacts, chatbot-driven motivation during pandemics, and children's digital screen time. His work on interdisciplinarity metrics and AR ethics bridges technical and ethical dimensions of technology. He collaborates with global teams, as seen in the Kids Online Aotearoa study. His academic leadership roles and methodological rigor underscore his contributions to the field.
