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Shauna Brail is Professor and Director at the Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto Mississauga, with cross-appointments at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. As an economic geographer and urban planner, her research examines urban transformation through economic, social, and technological change, particularly focusing on platform economy impacts, mobility innovation, and governance shifts in 21st-century cities. Education: PhD in Geography (University of Toronto), MA in Urban Planning (University of British Columbia), BA in Urban Studies/Geography (University of Toronto). Leadership Roles: Former Associate Director of Mobility Network, Director of Urban Studies Program, Associate Director of Partnerships & Outreach at School of Cities, and Interim Director of Master of Urban Innovation. Her work appears in top journals across geography, urban planning, and urban studies . Recent publications analyze pandemic impacts on cities, platform economy regulation, public housing finance models, and autonomous vehicle governance. She advises governments and civic organizations on housing, transportation, and digital platform policy while serving on editorial boards for Applied Geography , Progress in Economic Geography , and Canadian Geographies . Academic partnerships include collaborations with researchers like Tara Vinodrai, Ben Donald, and international scholars. Her current projects examine post-pandemic urban recovery, mobility-as-a-service business models, and equitable transportation technology implementation across Canadian cities.

• Economic Geography
• Urban Planning
• Digital Platform Economy
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Paul Lu is a Professor in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on high-performance computing, parallel and distributed systems, cloud computing, and bioinformatics. He holds a B.Sc. (1991), M.Sc. (1993) in Computing Science from the University of Alberta, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto (2000). His research explores software systems, including operating systems, virtual machines, and parallel programming. Recent work emphasizes high-performance data transfers and IaaS cloud computing. He teaches courses such as MINT 706: Internet Application and Programming, covering internet protocols and client-server programming. Publications highlight contributions to network optimization, machine learning-driven protocol selection, and distributed systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in cloud infrastructure and wide-area networks.

• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Cloud Computing
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Bilal Farooq is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Master of Engineering in Interdisciplinary Engineering (MEIE) at Toronto Metropolitan University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Disruptive Transportation Technologies and Services within the Department of Civil Engineering. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto (2011), MASc from Lahore University of Management Sciences (2004), and BSc from the University of Engineering and Technology (2001). Dr. Farooq's research pioneers disruptive transportation solutions through cyber-physical systems, AI/machine learning applications, behavioral modeling, and optimization techniques. His work specifically targets on-demand multimodal systems, sustainable urban transportation, urban air mobility, automated vehicles, and extended reality applications, addressing critical urban mobility challenges with human-centered approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward quantum-enhanced computational methods, privacy-preserving federated learning frameworks, and sustainability-focused decarbonization strategies across transportation domains, with increasing emphasis on human factors and real-world implementation. Notable scientific awards include: Ontario Early Researcher Award (2018) Canada Research Chair (2017) MassMotion Academic Pedestrian Modelling Project of the Year (2016) Québec Early Researcher Award (2014) Dr. Farooq actively supervises graduate students and secures significant research funding through his Canada Research Chair position and Early Researcher Awards. He directs the Laboratory of Innovations in Transportation (LiTrans), which develops interdisciplinary solutions integrating mathematics, engineering, computer science, and economics to address emerging transportation challenges. LiTrans focuses on disruptive transportation technologies, complete streets design, cyber-physical systems, pedestrian dynamics, resilience, and climate change impacts, collaborating with industry and government partners to translate research into practical urban mobility innovations for smart cities worldwide.

• Disruptive transportation technologies and services
• Cyber-physical transportation systems
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Ahmed Hammad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, where he also serves as Director of Academic Integrity, ENG WIL, Co-op and Career Connections. With 25 years of industry experience as a Project Planning & Control Manager on global mega-projects (including Oil Sands, LNG, and Infrastructure across Canada, UAE, Australia, and Egypt), he brings extensive practical expertise to academia. Education: Doctorate of Philosophy, Construction Engineering & Management, University of Alberta (2009) Master of Science, Construction Engineering & Management, University of Alberta (1999) Master of Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Cairo University (1996) Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Mansoura University (1989) Research Focus: Dr. Hammad's work centers on applying smart tools to achieve sustainable construction through maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste . His research employs Machine Learning , Multi-Criteria Decision Making , Knowledge-Based Decision Support Systems , and digital twin technologies to optimize project planning, resource allocation, and sustainable material selection. He investigates the integration of BIM and Augmented Reality to enhance construction processes while reducing environmental impact. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize sustainable construction methodologies, with 60% focusing on GHG reduction, resource optimization, and decision support systems. Key themes include machine learning for labor estimation, TOPSIS/MCDM for sustainable material selection, and digital twins for production planning, reflecting his NSERC-funded projects on KBDSS and construction-oriented digital twins. Scientific Recognition: Best Paper Award at 8th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (2018) Best Paper Award at HBRC Green Smart Sustainable Buildings Conference (2024) Research Leadership: Dr. Hammad secures major industry-academic partnerships, including NSERC Mission Alliance Grants ($1.2M+) with 16 industry partners for GHG reduction projects and NSERC Alliance Grants with 9 partners for digital twin development. His completed projects include collaborations with the City of Edmonton and Alberta Ministry of Infrastructure on resource allocation models. Research Ecosystem: As leader of the Sustainable Construction Research Group (SCRG), he fosters industry-academia collaboration through regular workshops with construction firms and government agencies, focusing on translating research into practical tools for sustainable project delivery.

• Sustainable Construction
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Project Management
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Ali Hooshyar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, joining in 2018. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, York University, Toronto, from 2015 to 2018, and was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Centre for Applied Power Electronics at the University of Toronto in 2015. His research focuses on the protection and control of renewable energy systems and smart grids , addressing challenges in grid resilience, stability, and integration of sustainable energy technologies. This work spans power systems engineering, control theory, and energy infrastructure modernization. Scientific Awards and Memberships: Canada Research Chair in Electric Power Systems Senior Member, IEEE Member, CIGRE ECE Department Teaching Award Dr. Hooshyar contributes to academic leadership as an Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery , and as an Associate Editor for the Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering . He also served as Guest Editor-in-Chief for a special issue on Resilience-Oriented Protection, Control, and Monitoring Systems for Power Grids in the IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery .

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Grids
• Power Systems Protection and Control
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Orly Linovski is an Associate Professor in the Department of City Planning at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Architecture. Her work bridges professional planning practice, political processes, and urban space, emphasizing equity and justice. She holds a PhD from UCLA and advanced degrees from the University of Toronto and McGill University. Education: PhD (Urban Planning), University of California, Los Angeles M.Sc. (Urban Planning), University of Toronto B.A. (Geography/Urban Systems), McGill University Research focuses on transportation equity, private sector consulting roles, and municipal governance. Notable themes include equity in transit planning, professional practice dynamics in publicly traded firms, and participatory engagement strategies. Her work has been funded by SSHRC, MITACS, and the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. Teaching includes courses like Transportation and Urban Form (ARCG 7080) and Planning Research Methods (CITY 7020). She supervises students exploring transportation equity, professional planning practice, or privatization in planning, particularly with GIS or qualitative methods. Grants and Awards: Her research has been supported by SSHRC, MITACS, and other institutions. Collaborations include projects like the SSHRC-funded study on transit equity for marginalized groups in Canada. Labs/Teams: Active in the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute and as a Registered Professional Planner. Engaged in community-based research through partnerships highlighted in her SSHRC-funded projects.

• Transportation Equity
• Urban Planning
• Professional Planning Practice
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Dr. Lata Narayanan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Her research spans theoretical and applied aspects of distributed systems, with a focus on algorithms for mobile agents, communication networks, and sensor networks. Department: Computer Science and Software Engineering University: Concordia University Research Interests Lata Narayanan specializes in algorithms for mobile robots and ad hoc networks , with expertise in routing on distributed networks , parallel algorithms , and social network analysis . Her work addresses challenges in sensor network optimization, barrier coverage, and time-energy tradeoffs for evacuation systems. Article Trends Her recent publications (2021-2025) emphasize game theory for network dynamics, cloud resource allocation , and temporal graph exploration . Key themes include strategic diversity, truck-drone delivery logistics, and energy-sharing protocols for mobile agents.

• Distributed computing
• Graph algorithms
• Routing algorithms
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Lana Salman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto . A scholar of international development and urban politics, her research focuses on everyday statecraft, social reproduction, and urbanism in the Middle East and North Africa. PhD, University of California, Berkeley (City and Regional Planning, Global Metropolitan Studies) MUPP, American University of Beirut Her research explores how urban populations negotiate citizenship and state formation through: Land access and infrastructure development Microfinance institution operations Post-revolutionary governance practices Transdisciplinary north-south comparative analysis Current projects include: Tunisia State-Making: Ethnographic study of urban poor communities' role in statecraft Brussels-Beirut Comparison: Analysis of social workers' roles in refugee resettlement and urban displacement

• International Development
• Urban Politics
• Social Reproduction
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Trevor Goodyear is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Applied Science, School of Nursing. His research explores substance use, mental health, and health equity among marginalized populations, particularly 2S/LGBTQ+ youth and people who inject drugs. Education: MSN, MPH, PhD Research Interests: Harm reduction, LGBTQ+ health, mental health, public health, health equity, social determinants of health His recent work examines harm reduction strategies, structural vulnerabilities, and health narratives in urban drug scenes. Publications analyze cannabis use, overdose prevention, conversion practices, and the intersection of gender identity with substance use. His research employs qualitative methods like photovoice and narrative analysis to center marginalized voices. Key trends in his articles include the role of stigma in healthcare, policy implications of substance use research, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health disparities. He advocates for evidence-informed policies and community-driven interventions to address systemic inequities.

• Substance Use
• Mental Health
• LGBTQ+ Health
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Dr. Yujie (Julie) Chen is an Associate Professor (on leave) at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (CCIT). Her work focuses on digital media's political economy, platform capitalism, and digital labour studies. She authored Super-Sticky WeChat and Chinese Society , analyzing WeChat's societal integration and platform power dynamics in China. Her research critiques how labour is marginalized in datafication discourse, particularly in platform-mediated sectors like ride-hailing (DiDi) and food delivery. Key themes include algorithmic control, worker resistance, and the interplay between technology, state policies, and labour conditions in China. Dr. Chen’s work bridges sociotechnical systems analysis with critical political economy frameworks. Her recent studies explore temporal exploitation in platform labour (e.g., food delivery workers’ time management), gamification of work processes, and the 'digital utility' concept deployed by platforms to justify market dominance. She frequently presents at conferences like AoIR and ICA, emphasizing global platform capitalism’s socio-economic impacts. Dr. Chen is completing a book manuscript examining labour’s erasure in datafication narratives and advocating for analytical frameworks that foreground embodied labour experiences. Her research also intersects with global South labour comparisons, notably between China and the Philippines in platform economies.

• Digital Media
• Digital Labour Studies
• Platform Studies
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Liu Sheng is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Statistics at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. His research focuses on smart city operations and data-driven decision-making tools for urban logistics and infrastructure planning. Education : PhD in Operations Research (UC Berkeley, 2019), BSc in Industrial Engineering (Tsinghua University, 2014) Research Themes : Supply chain optimization, last-mile delivery systems, sustainable urban development Industry Collaborations : Amazon, Lyft, JD.com, CNPC Supervision Availability : Accepting Masters/PhD students and industry project collaborations

• Smart City Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Infrastructure Planning
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Alisa Piekny, PhD, is a Professor of Biology and Associate Dean of Research and Infrastructure at Concordia University's School of Health. Her research focuses on cytoskeleton regulation during cell division, migration, and polarity, particularly in cancer cells. She employs human cell cultures, iPSCs, and collaborative drug discovery approaches to advance anti-cancer therapies and nanotechnology-based diagnostic tools. Education: PhD (University of Calgary), Post-Doc (IMP Vienna and University of Chicago). Research interests include anillin protein dynamics, microtubule-actomyosin interactions, and nanoparticle-cell interactions. Her work bridges cell biology with translational medicine, emphasizing cytokinesis mechanisms and their hijacking in cancer. Recent publications highlight innovations in drug delivery systems, fluorescent nanoparticle imaging, and molecular tools for live-cell cytokinesis analysis. Collaborations span nanotechnology, cancer biology, and developmental biology, yielding insights into cell fate regulation and therapeutic targeting. Her research has been recognized through interdisciplinary projects at the interface of biology and materials science, with a focus on practical medical applications.

• Cell Biology
• Cancer Research
• Drug Discovery
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Istvan David is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University , with research expertise spanning Digital Twins , Model-Driven Engineering , and Sustainability . His work bridges theoretical and applied domains, focusing on smart ecosystems , collaborative modeling , and AI-driven simulation . Key contributions include frameworks for digital twin evolution and interoperability in sustainable systems. Education : BSc, MSc, and PhD in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and University of Antwerp. Research Areas : Digital Twins, Model-Driven Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Smart Ecosystems, Sustainability, Collaborative Modeling, Cyber-Biophysical Systems, and Software Architecture. Recent Article Trends emphasize AI integration with digital twins, collaborative modeling in industrial contexts, and sustainable systems engineering . His work often combines machine learning with formal modeling to address challenges in technical sustainability and smart agriculture .

• Digital Twins
• Model-Driven Engineering
• Sustainability
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Amir Shmuel is a Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, holding appointments in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Department of Biomedical Engineering, and Department of Physiology. He serves as Director of the Brain Imaging Signals Lab and Core Faculty at the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre of the Montreal Neurological Institute. His leadership includes chairing the 2018 International Society for Brain Connectivity conference and securing an $18.7M Canada Foundation for Innovation grant for Quebec's first large-bore 7 Tesla MRI scanner. Dr. Shmuel's research focuses on understanding neuronal mechanisms underlying functional brain imaging signals and visual information processing. His integrative approach combines fMRI, optical imaging, multi-channel neurophysiological recordings, and optogenetics across multiple spatial and temporal scales. Current research priorities include resting-state functional connectivity mechanisms, cortical lamina-resolved neurophysiology, and computational modeling of brain signals. His lab emphasizes parallel model development with experimental data acquisition. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in multimodal neuroimaging integration, with emphasis on high-resolution fMRI techniques (especially 7T applications), resting-state connectivity analysis across species, and computational modeling of neurovascular coupling. Key subfields include laminar-specific activity mapping, artifact detection in medical imaging using deep learning, and cross-species functional connectivity frameworks. Dr. Shmuel's research is currently funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the US Department of Defense. His lab maintains active collaborations through initiatives like the International Society for Brain Connectivity and the PRIME-DE database consortium. Operating within the Brain Imaging Signals Lab at the Montreal Neurological Institute, Shmuel's team develops and applies advanced multimodal techniques including simultaneous fMRI-electrophysiology, voltage-sensitive dye imaging, and computational modeling frameworks. The lab maintains strong ties with the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre and participates in major open-science initiatives including the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute.

• Neuroimaging
• fMRI
• Visual Perception
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Lavagnon Ika is a Full Professor of Project Management at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He serves as MSc Program Director for both Management and Health Systems Programs and is the Founding Director of the Major Projects Observatory. With a joint doctoral program background from Université du Québec (UQAM) and affiliations with institutions in France, Australia, China, Benin, Senegal, South Africa, and Ghana, he bridges global research and practice in project management. BAC C (Collège Père-Aupiais) B.B.A. (Institut National d'Économie) BAC G2 (National Examination) M.Sc. (UQO) Ph.D. (UQAM) His research focuses on major infrastructure delivery, project behavior, risk management, and tackling grand challenges like climate change through projects. He is recognized as a world leader in global development project management, particularly for World Bank and Global Affairs Canada-funded initiatives in Africa. Professor Ika has authored over 65 peer-reviewed papers and co-authored a book on fuzzy projects (McGraw-Hill, 2023). His work appears in top journals like International Journal of Project Management and World Development , with over 5,280 Google Scholar citations and 173,000 ResearchGate reads. He serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Project Management . IPMA Global Research Award (2017, 2022) Emerald Outstanding Paper Award (2017) Telfer Established Researcher Award (2021) Finalist - UK APM Research Paper of the Year (2023) He has supervised over 70 graduate students globally and contributed to policy-making as a World Bank Fellow (2021) and Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow (2022). His advisory roles include SSHRC, FQRSC, and PMI grant adjudication committees. Current funded projects total over $296,500, including SSHRC grants and industry partnerships. As an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria and contributor to Cambridge University Press' upcoming Handbook on Project Behavior , he advances cross-disciplinary collaboration. His teaching spans B.Com to PhD levels across five continents, with consulting clients like Transport Canada and the African Capacity Building Foundation.

• Project Management
• International Development
• Infrastructure Delivery
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