جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nicole A. Pierceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Commercial Law
• Company Law
• Insolvency Law
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicole A. Pierce serves as a Lecturer in Law at the Department of Law, Goldsmiths, University of London. She maintains additional affiliations as an Associate Researcher with the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) and Director (Projects) with the Institute of Small and Micro States (ISMS). Her educational background includes: PhD in International Commercial Law (2018) LLM in International Commercial Law (Hons) (2013) MBA in Marketing and Finance (1993) Juris Doctorate (1989) Double BA in Government and International Studies and History (1986) Nicole's research focuses on critical legal frameworks for Small Island Developing States, with particular expertise in commercial law reform, company and insolvency law, regulated credit reporting systems, and regional integration mechanisms. Her work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical implementation challenges in developing economies, especially within Commonwealth Caribbean nations. Her recent publication analyzes Jamaica's implementation of credit reporting systems, revealing both benefits and challenges for financial stability in Small Island Developing States. This research demonstrates her focus on practical legal solutions for developing financial infrastructure in resource-constrained environments. Nicole has secured significant research funding including: €290,000 CARICOM Consultancy (2021) as Principal Investigator £9,000 Commonwealth Secretariat Consultancy (2021) €65,050 Organization of Eastern Caribbean States consultancy (2022) as Co-Principal Investigator Her professional trajectory spans legal practice as an attorney-at-law in Jamaica, in-house counsel positions, legal officer with Jamaica's Consumer Affairs Commission, and academic roles including Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University and Teaching Fellow at Queen Mary University of London before her current position at Goldsmiths. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has worked extensively with international organizations including the World Bank, IADB, CARICOM, and the OECS.

Norbert Pohlmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Internet Security
• IT Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Norbert Pohlmann serves as Professor of Cyber Security in the Department of Computer Science I at Westfälische Hochschule (Westphalian University of Applied Sciences) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He leads the Institute for Internet Security (if(is)) and serves as Data Security and Network Officer for the university. Pohlmann also coordinates the Master's Internet Security program and maintains significant leadership positions in national and international cybersecurity organizations including as Chairman of the Board of TeleTrusT (the German IT Security Association), Board Member of eco (the German Internet Industry Association), and member of the Advisory Group of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). His research focuses on Cyber Security, Internet Security, and IT Security with specializations in Trusted Computing, Mobile Security, Network Security, Data Protection, and AI Security. Pohlmann's work encompasses practical applications including Internet early warning systems, botnet detection, SmartCar/SmartGrid security, and firewall systems. He has developed trust-building mechanisms for digital environments and pioneered approaches to making cybersecurity solutions more trustworthy. Pohlmann's recent publications and presentations (2023-2025) demonstrate his leadership in emerging security challenges, particularly regarding AI security, digital trust frameworks, and gaming security. His work shows a consistent trend toward addressing the intersection of technological innovation and security requirements, with increasing emphasis on trustworthiness as a foundational element for digital transformation. Among his notable professional contributions are his leadership in developing the Cyber-Nation initiative, his work on EU AI Act compliance frameworks, and his research on security threats in gaming environments. His publications span both academic and practical domains, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical security concepts with real-world implementation. As an educator, Pohlmann teaches both Bachelor's and Master's level courses including Internet Protocols, IT Security Fundamentals, and specialized Internet Security courses. He has supervised numerous Master's theses and developed comprehensive curricula for cybersecurity education that emphasize both technical skills and strategic security thinking.

Yu Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Fuzz Testing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yu Jiang is an Associate Professor at the School of Software, Tsinghua University, China. His research focuses on software security with emphasis on fuzz testing, embedded systems, and database security. He leads the Software System Security Assurance Group which has discovered over 1,000 bugs in major system software with 300+ CVEs registered. Dr. Jiang's research interests include Software Engineering , Embedded Systems Security , and Cross-Layer Fuzzing . His work addresses vulnerabilities in operating systems, databases, communication protocols, and IoT firmware through innovative fuzzing frameworks. Key contributions include semantic-aware fuzzing for heterogeneous software stacks and learning-based vulnerability detection for embedded systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in database security (Hulk, PUPPY, THANOS), ransomware defense (Fawkes, Preventing Disruption), and web security (JANUS). Research spans both theoretical advances in fuzzing techniques and practical industrial applications, with significant impact evidenced by numerous distinguished paper awards. Career Award, NSFC: 2026 Distinguished Paper Award, ISSTA: 2025 First Prize for Technical Invention, CCF: 2024 Distinguished Paper Award, USENIX Security: 2024 SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award, FSE: 2022 Dr. Jiang has advised over 50 graduate students including 20 PhD candidates. His research is supported by major grants including NSFC projects ($600,000 for Software Trustworthiness Construction and $350,000 for Distributed Database Reliability), Huawei ($80,000 for LLM-Powered Fuzzing), and Tencent ($120,000 for LLM-Powered Unit Testing). The Software System Security Assurance Group maintains strong industry partnerships with Huawei, Alibaba, Tencent, and Webank. The group operates cutting-edge infrastructure for fuzz testing across multiple domains including database systems, operating kernels, blockchain platforms, and industrial control systems. Current projects integrate LLM technologies with traditional fuzzing techniques to enhance vulnerability detection in complex software stacks.

Taras K Oleksykمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Genomics
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Comparative Genomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Taras K Oleksyk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University, where he maintains an active research program in genomics and evolutionary genetics. His work spans both human and conservation genomics, with particular focus on understudied populations and endangered species. Dr. Oleksyk's research interests center on genomics, evolutionary genetics, and comparative genomics, with specific focus on mechanisms of genome evolution and their implications for adaptation and human disease. His work has involved genome diversity studies of admixed populations, analysis of candidate genes from GWAS and admixture scans, and pioneering population genomic studies in Eastern Europe and Ukraine. He has organized and published population genomic studies in regions not previously addressed in global genome surveys. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Ukrainian population genomics, conservation genetics of endangered species (particularly parrots), and the genetic basis of type 1 diabetes. His research group has sequenced genomes of numerous parrot species and conducted significant work on the Puerto Rican parrot conservation effort. Dr. Oleksyk leads several major projects including the European Commission 2SOFT/1.2/48 Partnership for Genomic Research in Ukraine and Romania and the Helmsley Foundation study of T1DM exomes in Ukraine. His work bridges computational genomics with field research, particularly in conservation contexts. In addition to his research, Dr. Oleksyk teaches Evolutionary Biology (BIO 3340) and Topics in Evolutionary Biology (BIO 4342/5382). His laboratory is located in Dodge Hall room 368 at Oakland University.

Brian Nussbaumمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• State and Local Government Cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity in Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructure
• Intelligence Analysis and Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian Nussbaum is an Assistant Professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) at the University at Albany. He is concurrently a Fellow of the Cybersecurity Initiative at New America and an Affiliate Scholar at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society (CIS). Previously, he served as a Senior Intelligence Analyst at the New York State Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT), where he established the Cyber Analysis Unit (CAU) at the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC). Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University at Albany, 2009 M.A. in Political Science, University at Albany, 2007 B.A. in Political Science, Binghamton University, 2002 Nussbaum's research examines cybersecurity governance with emphasis on state/local capabilities, critical infrastructure protection, and intelligence communication. His core interests include: Policy frameworks for municipal cybersecurity resilience Threat assessment methodologies for emerging technologies Cross-jurisdictional information sharing architectures Operational challenges in smart city security His recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate multidisciplinary analysis of cyber-physical threats, with recurring themes in: Critical infrastructure vulnerability and crisis management Evolution of financial cybercrime and regulatory responses Attribution challenges in cyber incidents Intersections of disinformation, surveillance, and democratic processes Nussbaum contributes to field-building through affiliations with New America and Stanford CIS, extending his impact beyond academia into national policy discourse. His prior operational experience at NYSIC informs applied research on public-sector cybersecurity capacity.

Alan Woodwardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber Security
• Digital Forensics
• Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alan Woodward is a renowned computer security expert at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Surrey Centre for Cyber Security and Computer Science Research Centre. His career spans academia, government service, and private sector leadership, including pivotal roles in IT businesses like Charteris plc. He holds fellowships and chartered status across multiple prestigious institutions and actively advises governmental bodies such as Europol. Education: Undergraduate studies in Physics & Astronomy Postgraduate research in adaptive filtering and signal recovery at the University of Southampton's Institute of Sound and Vibration Research Research Focus: Woodward's interdisciplinary work bridges cybersecurity, digital forensics, and signal processing. His expertise includes cryptographic methods, steganography for covert communications, digital watermarking for data protection, and novel approaches to forensic computing. Current projects explore quantum computing threats and real-world cybercrime mitigation. Publication Trends: His recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on emerging cyber threats across societal and technical domains. Key themes include quantum cryptography vulnerabilities, organized cybercrime patterns, critical infrastructure risks, mobile/cloud security challenges, and public cybersecurity education with practical guidance for digital safety. Honors & Credentials: Fellow: Institute of Physics, British Computer Society, Royal Statistical Society Chartered Status: Engineer (CEng), IT Practitioner (CITP), Physicist (CPhys) Eur Ing (European Engineer) Leadership & Outreach: Beyond academic research, Woodward directs technology enterprises and leads public STEM engagement. He frequently contributes to international media (BBC, The Times, The Telegraph) as a cybersecurity commentator. His Surrey research teams collaborate with law enforcement and industry partners on threat intelligence initiatives.

• High Voltage Engineering
• Power Systems
• Electrical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Willem Leterme is a Professor of High Voltage Technology at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in advanced power systems engineering. His research focuses on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) grids, fault protection mechanisms, and grid integration challenges. His work addresses critical issues such as DC fault mitigation, converter control strategies, and system resilience under fault conditions. He leads projects on HVDC grid protection algorithms, cable aging analysis, and interoperability solutions for multi-vendor systems. Key research themes include: DC grid protection and fault detection Modular multilevel converter (MMC) control High-frequency insulation testing Renewable energy grid integration Recent studies (2023-2025) emphasize: Advanced DC fault response modeling Hybrid AC/DC grid stability Multi-terminal HVDC interoperability Transformer insulation under harmonic stresses Publications highlight contributions to protection system design, DC cable testing methodologies, and grid-forming wind turbine applications. He collaborates on EU-funded initiatives for HVDC infrastructure development and standardization efforts.

Mads Røge Eldrupمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Coastal Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Numerical Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mads Røge Eldrup is an Assistant Professor at the Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on coastal engineering, wave dynamics, and structural resilience of marine infrastructure. He leads the Ocean and Coastal Engineering Research Group and contributes to the BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research initiative. Research interests include breakwater stability, nonlinear wave modeling, physical model testing, and numerical simulation techniques. Key projects involve the RESCUER initiative (2024-2028) addressing resilient coastal solutions. He has authored/co-authored 46 publications since 2014, with recent work on NL-SORS wave decomposition, submerged bar dynamics, and rock armour stability. He actively participates in international conferences and workshops, including sessions on Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics and nonlinear wavemaker theory. Collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on coastal resilience and hydraulic engineering challenges.

Sabhanaz Rashid Diyaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Platform governance
• inequality
• public policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sabhanaz Rashid Diya is a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, within the Social Sciences Division. She is also the founder and executive director of Tech Global Institute, a tech policy nonprofit focused on advancing equity in technology design and governance for the Global South. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology policy, ethics and international development, Diya has advised governments in more than 20 countries and previously served as head of public policy for Bangladesh at Meta. Diya holds a master's degree in public policy from the University of California at Berkeley and serves as a senior fellow at the Centre of International Governance Innovation. Her research focuses on platform governance, inequality, public policy, ethics, and international governance, with particular attention to the Global South context and digital rights. Diya's recent publications reveal a strong focus on privacy rights in developing contexts, pandemic response policies, gender equity in technology, and the intersection of digital platforms with human rights. Her work consistently emphasizes the importance of local context in technology policy and governance, challenging Western-centric approaches to digital solutions. Her notable awards and recognitions include contributions to major publications in BBC, Wired, Financial Times, The Straits Times, France24, Reuters, and The Daily Star. Her research on privacy in the Global South, particularly her 2024 article 'Do the poor have a right to privacy,' has gained significant attention for highlighting systemic privacy challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Diya actively engages with policy development, having contributed to discussions around Bangladesh's draft Personal Data Protection Act and conducted research through Tech Global Institute on platform privacy policies in non-Western contexts. Her work bridges academic research, policy advocacy, and practical technology governance solutions. She maintains an active presence in both academic and policy circles, with ongoing research projects examining digital rights, platform governance, and equitable technology design for marginalized communities worldwide.

Michael Donald Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Distributed Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Donald Bailey is a Professor and former Chair of the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy (SCP) at Georgia Institute of Technology, part of the College of Computing. Previously, he served as a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and as a Research Associate Professor at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the security, performance, and availability of distributed systems, with over 90 scholarly publications. He has led initiatives to expand cybersecurity education, including new undergraduate threads and professional master’s programs at Georgia Tech. Bailey’s industry experience includes roles at Arbor Networks, where he managed teams protecting internet traffic from DDoS attacks, and three startups. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM. Roles: Professor, Chair (until 2025), Researcher Affiliations: Georgia Tech (SCP, College of Computing), UIUC (Security and Privacy Research Group) His research interests span network security, distributed systems, and privacy engineering. Notable contributions include work on TLS certificate management, IoT security, and phishing defense mechanisms. Bailey advises students at both UIUC and Michigan, fostering next-generation cybersecurity experts.

Ivana Rakonjacمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural Design
• Urban Design
• Lighting Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ivana Rakonjac is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Architecture, specializing in Architectural Design. She holds a Ph.D. from the same institution and has over a decade of teaching experience, progressing from student demonstrator to her current rank. Her research focuses on lighting design, urban renewal, and the interplay between architecture and cultural identity. Rakonjac is a licensed architect and founder of METEOR studio and METEOR Lux, emphasizing industrial design in lighting and furniture. She actively participates in professional organizations like the Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning of Serbia and has contributed to international projects such as the INTERREG DANUBE RURALSCAPES initiative. Notable awards include recognition at the 43rd Salon of Architecture and editorship of the UB-AF Student Yearbook since 2022. Education: Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade (2000s) Ph.D. in Architectural Design and Contemporary Architecture, University of Belgrade (2016) Research Interests: Architectural lighting design, sustainable urban development, industrial design, and heritage preservation. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical implementation, with projects ranging from residential interiors to public spaces and lighting systems. Recent Projects: Contributions to the DANUBE RURALSCAPES project (2025–2027), editorial roles, and international exhibitions. She has designed over 40 interior projects, several buildings, and urban spaces, including a public square in Belgrade. Awards: Recognition at the 43rd Salon of Architecture (2019) for her chapter in Omnibus: Short Stories on Housing Topics , and membership in prestigious professional bodies. Grants & Collaborations: Participated in ERASMUS+, COST, and INTERREG projects. Active in organizing academic events like the 10th International Academic Conference PLACES AND TECHNOLOGIES 2025. Labs & Teams: Leads the METEOR studio and collaborates with international partners through academic exchanges and design competitions.

Iwa Salamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Regulation
• FinTech Law
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Iwa Salami is a Professor of Law at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London. She serves as Director of the Centre of FinTech, Programme Leader for the LLM in FinTech Law, and oversees Postgraduate Research Degrees in Law. She has held roles such as member of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Academic Advisory Group (Bank of England/HM Treasury, 2023) and Governing Council Member of the British Institute in Eastern Africa (2016–2022). Education: PhD (Queen Mary, University of London) LLM (King's College, University of London) LLB (University of Westminster) PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Research Interests: Regulation of mobile payments, crypto-assets, CBDCs, blockchain, AI in finance. Her work emphasizes African financial systems and global regulatory challenges. Recent focus includes decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and metaverse legal frameworks. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Grants & Advising: Supervises PhD students on topics like crypto regulation in Africa and AI in FinTech. Engages with industry partners including Barclays, HSBC, and Algorand Foundation to bridge academic-research and policy impact. Labs/Teams: Leads the Centre of FinTech, collaborating with global institutions on CBDC policy, digital identity, and FinTech fraud prevention.

Stephen J. Leiszمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land Change Science
• Remote Sensing
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen J. Leisz is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Geography at Colorado State University (CSU). As a leading scholar in land change science and remote sensing, he directs the Land Change Science and Remote Sensing Laboratory and co-directs the Center for Archaeology and Remote Sensing. His research integrates remote sensing, GIS, and participatory methods to study human-environment interactions in Southeast Asia, Melanesia, and West Africa. Key areas include land-use transitions, peri-urbanization, agricultural systems, and climate change impacts. Leisz holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Copenhagen (2007), an M.Sc. in Environmental Monitoring from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. in American Studies from Georgetown University. Leisz’s recent work focuses on agrarian transitions in Vietnam’s Mekong and Red River Deltas, impacts of transportation corridors on rural transformations, and applications of LiDAR in archaeology. He has led projects funded by NASA’s Land Cover/Land Use Change program and co-founded the Earth Archive Initiative to digitally preserve global landscapes. His fieldwork spans over 30 years in Southeast Asia and Melanesia, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-relevant outcomes. Leisz advises graduate students in CSU’s International Development Studies program and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (GDPE). He teaches courses on remote sensing, spatial analysis, and land change science. His career includes Peace Corps service in Senegal (1980s) and recognition as a First-Generation College Graduate.

Andrew Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Primate Evolutionary Ecology
• Tropical Forest Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Marshall is a Professor at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the School for Environment and Sustainability, Departments of Anthropology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and the Program in the Environment. He holds a PhD from Harvard University and has conducted extensive fieldwork in Indonesian Borneo, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. His research focuses on primate evolutionary ecology, tropical forest ecology, and conservation biology, with a primary research site at Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Education: B.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University, postdoctoral work at The Arnold Arboretum (Harvard). Research Interests: Primate behavior and ecology, tropical forest conservation, invasive species impacts, climate change effects on wildlife, and conservation policy. He leads long-term studies on orangutans and other primates, emphasizing their ecological roles and responses to environmental changes. Key Achievements: Awarded UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellow, Fulbright Scholar, and U.S. Rowing Academic All-American. His work addresses global challenges like biodiversity loss and sustainable development in tropical regions. Advising and Grants: Supervises graduate students in anthropology and ecology programs. Secured grants for projects on primate foraging behavior, climate impacts on primates, and invasive species management. Collaborates internationally on conservation initiatives. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Gunung Palung Orangutan Project, involving multidisciplinary teams in ecology, anthropology, and conservation science.

• Public Transport
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Transport Infrastructure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Geoffrey Clifton is a Senior Lecturer in Transport and Logistics Management at the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) within the University of Sydney Business School. He holds a Bachelor of Economics with first class Honours in Economic Statistics from the University of Queensland and a PhD from the University of Sydney. Joining the University of Sydney in 2004 after teaching at the University of Queensland since 1998, Clifton brings extensive academic and practical experience, having previously worked for three years at the Reserve Bank of Australia. As Program Director for the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, he oversees academic development and quality assurance for the Master's program as well as the Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. His teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in supply chain management, production and operations management, quantitative logistics, and transport analysis. Clifton's research primarily focuses on public transport challenges, particularly growing patronage in suburban areas and providing transport for people with special needs due to age or disability. His work explores how reforms to policies, planning, pricing and provision of public transport services can deliver value for money solutions that support transport accessibility for all. His research methodologies include choice modeling, surveys, and smart card data analysis, with recent work examining railway safety, flexible transport systems, and the impact of emerging technologies on transport enterprises. As a consultant, Clifton has worked with aviation, maritime, logistics, rail, taxi and bus industries as well as governments both within Australia and internationally. His expertise is frequently sought by media outlets including ABC, Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, and Channel 7, where he comments on current transport issues ranging from Sydney's rail network challenges to light rail systems and public transport policy. Clifton coordinates multiple research projects, supervises postgraduate students, and has published extensively in leading transportation journals. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on railway safety analysis, transport accessibility, and the integration of different transport modes within urban environments.