Jan von der Assen is a doctoral student at the Communication Systems Group (CSG) within the Department of Informatics at the University of Zurich . His research focuses on Holistic Cybersecurity , spanning Threat and Asset Management , Security Economics , and AI-powered Malware Mitigation . Education : MSc in Software Systems from University of Zurich (2021) Research Affiliations : Involved in 12+ national/EU projects (2021–2025) including CheeseChain , CONCORDIA , and DSI Cybersecurity . His work emphasizes Moving Target Defense (MTD) for IoT security, Decentralized Federated Learning with blockchain-based reputation systems, and Ransomware Detection using hypervisor-level system call monitoring. Recent publications include: GuardFS (JISA 2025) for Linux ransomware mitigation HyperDtct (IEEE CSR 2025) on hypervisor-based detection ThreatFinderAI (CNSM 2024) for LLM threat modeling
Zimbidis Alexandros serves as Assistant Professor of Stochastic Analysis with applications to Insurance and Finance at the Department of Statistics, School of Information Sciences and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He concurrently acts as a consultant for pension funds in both private and public sectors. His academic credentials include: First-class Mathematics degree from University of Athens MSc with distinction in Actuarial Science from City University of London PhD in Actuarial Science from City University of London Dr. Zimbidis specializes in Actuarial Science and Stochastic Analysis applied to insurance and financial systems, with particular expertise in earthquake risk modeling, pension fund sustainability, and competitive insurance market dynamics. His research integrates advanced stochastic processes, control theory, and catastrophe modeling to address solvency requirements and risk assessment challenges. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a pronounced focus on fault-specific earthquake risk quantification using neural networks and epidemic-type models, alongside innovations in IFRS17 compliance and pension contribution optimization through H∞-control theory. His work consistently bridges theoretical stochastic analysis with practical regulatory and industry applications. Key recognitions include: Acknowledgment by The Institute of Actuaries of Japan for earthquake risk research Acknowledgment by Institute & Faculty of Actuaries of London for earthquake risk research Dedicated session at Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Annual Meetings for insurance pricing research With extensive industry experience as former director of a multinational insurance company and inaugural President of Greece's National Actuarial Authority, Dr. Zimbidis has developed numerous actuarial studies for corporate and social security pension systems. His six university textbooks and journal publications demonstrate significant contributions to actuarial methodology and risk modeling.
Miquel Martin Casals serves as Professor of Civil Law at the University of Girona's Department of Private Law and Institute of European and Comparative Private Law. Former director of the Institute until 2019, he currently leads the University Master's Degree in Tort Law and contributes to European legal harmonization through multiple expert committees. His institutional roles bridge academic scholarship with practical legal reform initiatives across Spain and the EU. His research focuses on civil liability evolution , tort law modernization , and European private law integration , with recent work examining AI liability frameworks and traffic accident compensation systems. Casals employs comparative methodology across 6 languages to analyze judicial activism versus legislative inertia, particularly in Spanish and Catalan contexts where he helped shape the Civil Code's 'open code' model. Current scholarly trends reveal his leadership in emerging liability domains, especially EU regulatory responses to AI systems and digital-era harm compensation. His 2022-2025 publications demonstrate methodological innovation through real-world case analysis of legal reforms, while maintaining foundational work on the Principles of European Tort Law (PETL). Key honors include: Cross of Honor of Sant Raimon de Penyafort (2015) Election to the International Academy of Comparative Law Membership in the American Law Institute's Restatement projects As principal investigator for 30+ national/international projects since the 1990s, Casals has directed major initiatives like Spain's Expert Commission for Law 35/2015 and Catalonia's Codification Commission. His advisory work extends to EU bodies including ECTIL and IDEC, where he shapes cross-border liability standards. He leads the European Private Law Research Group and maintains active collaboration with the European Group on Civil Liability (EGTL), fostering transnational dialogue through the PETL drafting committee. Current initiatives focus on AI liability working groups and traffic accident scale monitoring commissions.
Seife Dendir is a development and applied micro-economist who has served on the faculty of Radford University’s Department of Economics since 2005. He teaches a full range of microeconomics, development, and managerial economics courses to undergraduate and MBA students. Education: Ph.D. & M.A. in Applied Economics, Western Michigan University B.A. in Economics, Addis Ababa University Research Interests: Dr. Dendir’s research lies at the intersection of economic development , applied microeconometrics , and education economics . He investigates intergenerational educational mobility, returns to schooling, intra-household resource allocation, and child labour in developing countries, notably Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa. A secondary strand explores sports analytics and the effectiveness of online pedagogical tools in economics instruction. Across more than 20 peer-reviewed articles, his work exhibits three dominant themes: (i) rigorous empirical analysis of education, labour and health outcomes in developing economies; (ii) evaluation of teaching technologies and student performance in economics classrooms; and (iii) data-driven studies in soccer analytics. Recent publications (2022-2023) extend his development agenda to intergenerational mobility and COVID-19 mortality disparities, while simultaneously refining online-learning experiments. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships are listed in the provided sources. Advising & Grants: No graduate students, grants, or funded projects are mentioned in the supplied text. Labs & Teams: There is no indication of dedicated research labs or formal research teams.
John Cleary serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering within the College of Engineering at the University of South Alabama. His leadership encompasses departmental administration, teaching core courses in structural analysis and design, and directing research on infrastructure resilience in coastal environments. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Case Western Reserve University M.S. in Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Cleveland State University Dr. Cleary's research centers on structural engineering challenges in coastal zones, with emphasis on hurricane-induced damage, wave load effects on bridges, and forensic analysis of structural failures. He investigates concrete deterioration, construction vibrations from pile driving, and low-cost retrofit solutions for disaster resilience. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in Gulf Coast infrastructure. Publication trends (2013-2018) reveal concentrated work on hurricane impacts (Katrina and Harvey), pile-driving vibration monitoring, and coastal bridge engineering. His output spans journal articles, conference proceedings, and government reports for agencies like the Alabama Department of Transportation, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration on climate adaptation and infrastructure safety. As Faculty Advisor for Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society, Dr. Cleary mentors high-achieving students. His research is supported through partnerships with the Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research and state transportation departments, focusing on projects like Mobile River Bridge vibration monitoring and safe room retrofits.
David Beirman is a Senior Lecturer in the Management Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), specializing in Tourism Risk, Crisis and Recovery Management , and Destination Marketing . With a Ph.D. and postgraduate degrees in Sociology from the University of NSW, his academic journey is complemented by a 30-year career in the Australian travel industry (1981-2009), including roles in retail travel, wholesale operations, destination marketing, and human resources. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, University of NSW (1990) MA (Hons), University of NSW (1983) BA (Hons), University of NSW (1971-1976) Dip.Ed., University of NSW (1975-1976) His research focuses on Tourism Risk Management , Destination Recovery , and Sustainable Tourism Practices . Recent publications include the 2024 edited handbook Handbook on Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism , a 2024 chapter on pandemic governance, and 2023 analyses of post-COVID travel bubbles and media expectations. He developed a six-phase image repair framework for pandemic recovery campaigns, building on his 2015 work with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on crisis management manuals used in 66 countries. Key industry roles include: Co-chair, CAUTHE Tourism Risk, Crisis and Recovery Special Interest Group (2012–present) Founder and National Secretary, Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Association (2000–2012) Member, DFAT Consular Consultative Group (2003–present) Board Member, Australian Travel Careers Council (2018) He teaches Tourism Risk Management and Managing Risk and Opportunity at UTS, and has advised governments in Australia, Asia, Africa, and North America. His 2015 Nepal recovery strategy work included a tourism workshop for local leaders, while 2016 projects involved crisis manuals for Council of Australian Tour Operators and Randwick Council. Notable achievements: Editorial roles in Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (2016) and International Journal of Event Management Research (2014) Keynote speaker at APEC Counter-Terrorism Workshop (2017), Thai National Tourism Forum (2017), and Pacific Insights Tourism Conference (2017) Consultant for DFAT on travel advisories since 2003, shaping global models adopted by UK, Canada, and New Zealand
Antzoulakos Dimitrios is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus. His academic career spans over two decades, with progressive appointments from Lecturer (1998-2000) to Assistant Professor (2000-2006) and finally Associate Professor (since 2006). He has held significant administrative roles including Chairman of the Department (2013-2015) and Director of the Postgraduate Program 'Applied Statistics' (2013-2017). Dr. Antzoulakos earned his Degree (1986) and PhD (1990) from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Patras. His teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses such as Probabilities I & II and Actuarial Life Event Models II, as well as postgraduate courses in Data Analysis, Survival Analysis, and Statistical Quality Control. His research focuses on Applied Probability with particular emphasis on success flow theory, k-order distributions, component reliability, control charts, composite distributions in risk theory, and Fibonacci applications. His work bridges theoretical probability with practical applications in quality control and actuarial science. His publications from 2001-2016 demonstrate a clear trajectory from theoretical probability distributions toward practical applications in quality control and reliability engineering, appearing in top journals including Journal of Applied Probability and Journal of Quality Technology. Dr. Antzoulakos serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Journal of Applied Probability, Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, and The Fibonacci Quarterly, demonstrating his standing in the academic community. He has authored textbooks on probability exercises and developed extensive university notes for courses in life insurance, survival analysis, and quality control, contributing significantly to educational resources in his field.
Prof. Christos Xenakis is a Professor at the Department of Digital Systems within the University of Piraeus , where he has served since 2007. He holds a Ph.D. in Informatics (2004) and M.Sc. in Informatics and Telecommunications (1996) from the University of Athens , following his undergraduate studies in Informatics (1993). As a key member of the Systems Security Laboratory , he directs the postgraduate program Security of Digital Systems and leads numerous high-impact projects, including CUREX , SealedGRID , INCOGNITO , and SECONDO (all funded by the European Commission under H2020), while also coordinating the ReCRED program and managing the UINFC2 project for DGHOME/ISEC. Active participant in over 30 European and national research programs Leader of the Greek National Cyber Security Team and member of the European Cybersecurity Challenge Steering Committee Editorial board member for journals: Computers & Security , Computer Communications , and IET Information Security His research spans systems, networks, and application security , with a focus on IoT security , blockchain applications , smart grid security , and trust management . His work includes over 90 publications and leadership in projects addressing cyber-insurance , edge computing , and 6G security . Recent publications highlight trends in federated architectures , adversarial machine learning , and decentralized identity management .
Lisa M Kern is a Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, holding joint appointments in Population Health Sciences and Medicine . Her work focuses on healthcare fragmentation , care coordination , and health information technology applications in chronic disease management and geriatrics. Education : MD from Harvard Medical School (1997), MPH from Johns Hopkins University (2002), BA from Harvard College (1993) Her research examines: Impact of care fragmentation on emergency department visits , hospitalizations , and cardiovascular outcomes across diverse populations Racial disparities in diabetes and cancer care coordination Role of health information exchange in improving continuity of care Implementation science for heart failure care transitions and dementia care models Recent publications (2024-2023) analyze care coordination in pediatric populations , value-based purchasing in home health, and ambulatory care economics . Dr. Kern leads and collaborates on NIH-funded studies including: National Institute on Aging: Understanding Ambulatory Care Utilization in Alzheimer's Disease (2024-2029) National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute: I-TRANSFER-HF heart failure implementation trial (2023-2028) National Cancer Institute: Structural Racism and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Cancer Survivors (2024-2029) Her work bridges health policy , clinical research , and health information technology evaluation , with significant contributions to understanding care fragmentation across Medicare , Medicaid , and veteran populations .
Jonathan L. Weigel is an Assistant Professor at the Haas School of Business , University of California Berkeley, focusing on the political economy of development . His work bridges state capacity , taxation , and cultural institutions , with fieldwork in the D.R. Congo, Tanzania, and Haiti. He founded the research organization ODEKA in the D.R. Congo and holds a PhD in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University (2018). Education PhD, Political Economy and Government, Harvard University (2018) One-year Tripos, Political Theory, Cambridge University BA, Social Studies, Harvard College Research interests include: State capacity and institutional reform in fragile states Tax compliance and its behavioral implications Cultural economics , particularly religion and norms Global health policy and implementation Scientific contributions span experimental studies on taxation, corruption, and institutional design in the D.R. Congo. His work on tax delegation to local elites (2020, 2022) and zero-sum thinking (2023) has reshaped understanding of state-building. He co-authored chapters in Reimagining Global Health (2013) and received the IIPF Peggy and Richard Musgrave Prize 2023 .
Nazaré Couto is an Assistant Researcher at NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, and coordinates the Bioresources and Green Technologies area at CENSE - Centre for Environmental and Sustainability Research. She holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences and Technology from the University of Porto (2011) and focuses on pollution control, soil remediation, and climate change mitigation. Education: Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Environmental Engineering/Sciences Leadership: Coordinates CENSE's Bioresources and Green Technologies area Teaching: Courses on soil pollution, management, and climate change Her research spans soil remediation technologies , climate change adaptation , and sustainable resource management , with recent work addressing pesticide contamination, hydrogen storage economics, and agricultural plastic waste valorization. Publications highlight electrochemical remediation , phytoremediation , and nanostructured materials for environmental restoration. Scientific contributions include: Advancing electrodialytic recovery of rare earth elements and phosphorus Developing hybrid remediation technologies for polar and conventional soils Investigating emerging contaminants in wastewater reuse systems
Dr. Vivian P. Shibayama (OD, FAAO, FSLS) is a clinical optometry specialist at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute , focusing on advanced contact lens fitting for complex ocular conditions. She holds an OD from Salus University (2011) and completed a fellowship in specialty contact lenses at Stein Eye Institute. Education: OD, Salus University (2011) Postdoctoral Training: Specialty Contact Lens Fellowship, Stein Eye Institute Her clinical expertise spans Contact Lenses , Irregular Corneas , and Corneal Surface Disease , with particular emphasis on Keratoconus , Scleral Lenses , and Pediatric Contact Lenses . She pioneered the use of Eyeprint Pro fluid-filled scleral lenses for precision fitting. Research trends across 15 articles focus on contact lens innovation (rigid, soft, hybrid, prosthetic, scleral), ocular surface disease management, and pediatric optometry challenges. Publications span 2014-2020 in journals like Review of Cornea and Contact Lens and Canadian Journal of Optometry . Dr. Shibayama's work combines clinical practice, patient education, and medical device innovation. She serves at UCLA Stein Eye Institute, affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and accepts multiple insurance providers while focusing on custom contact lens solutions.
Batusova Ekaterina Sergeevna serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Law within the Faculty of Law at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. She has been affiliated with HSE since 2004, with documented teaching experience beginning in 2011. Her academic career spans over 12 years of scientific and teaching activity focused on labor law and social security. Candidate of Law (2014) Master's degree in Jurisprudence from HSE (2011) Specialist degree in Economics and Management from Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (1997) Batusova's research primarily centers on labor law, with specializations in fixed-term employment contracts, comparative labor legislation across CIS countries, BRICS nations, and ASEAN states. Her scholarly work explores the digital transformation of labor law, harmonization of social security systems, regulation of specific worker categories (such as medical and teaching professionals), and international labor standards. She has contributed significantly to understanding how digitalization affects professional standards and labor regulation frameworks. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary labor law challenges, particularly examining how electronic employment contracts function within regional integration frameworks like the Eurasian Economic Union, CIS, and BRICS. She also investigates specialized areas including pharmaceutical workers' labor rights, constitutional implementation of labor principles, and the evolving regulatory landscape for digital platform workers. Gratitude from the Faculty of Law of HSE (December 2017) Academic Work Allowance (2014-2015 through 2017-2018) Batusova actively contributes to academic discourse through teaching various courses including Labor Law, Protection of Confidential Information in Organizations, and Legal Literacy across multiple HSE departments and partner institutions. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences from 2013-2025, demonstrating consistent scholarly engagement with the global legal community. Her work shows particular interest in how labor law adapts to technological changes and regional integration processes. Batusova maintains regular consultation hours on Thursdays from 16:00-18:40 at office 308 in building 3 on B. Trehsvyatitelsky Lane, Moscow. Her extensive participation in professional development programs, including recent training in AI applications and instructional design, demonstrates her commitment to evolving teaching methodologies.
Mark Votruba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, with secondary appointments in the Center for Healthcare Research and Policy (School of Medicine) and as a Faculty Associate at the Shubert Center for Child Studies. He also holds appointments as a Research Associate at Statistics Norway and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, Norway. PhD in Economics (Princeton University, 2003) MA in Public Policy Studies (University of Chicago, 1995) BA in Mathematics (Centre College of Kentucky, 1992) His research bridges labor economics , health economics , and public finance , focusing on: Job loss impacts on workers, families, and communities Childhood exposures and lifelong outcomes Health insurance market search frictions Physician practice organization and care quality Low-quality care consequences in U.S. healthcare Votruba's research has appeared in journals such as American Economic Review , Review of Economic Studies , and Demography , with notable recognition including the 2012 Arrow Award for Best Paper in Health Economics and inclusion in the Encyclopedia of Health Economics . He has received multiple Weatherhead Undergraduate Teaching Award nominations and served as Academic Director for the MSM-Healthcare program since 2014.
Thomas Sambuc has served as an Honorary Professor (Adjunct Professor) at the Law Faculty since 2005, holding a part-time position while concurrently practicing law. He was admitted as a lawyer in 1980 and joined the Stuttgart-based firm Lichtenstein & Körner. His academic foundation includes an LL.M. from Yale Law School (1978-1979), a doctorate from the University of Konstanz (1976), and legal studies at the Free University of Berlin and University of Tübingen (1969-1974). His research specializes in intellectual property and competition law , with core expertise in: Trademark law (distinctiveness, product design) Unfair competition regulations Copyright adaptations for digital media Design protection frameworks His publications (2004-2019) predominantly analyze trademark conflicts, competition law enforcement, and copyright challenges in evolving markets. Key themes include EU regulatory compliance, brand protection strategies, and judicial interpretations of commercial statutes. Honors include leadership roles in professional associations: Honorary Chairman, GRUR Southwest Regional Group (2017) Chairman, GRUR Southwest Regional Group (2005) He maintains active membership in the GRUR , ECTA , INTA , and Juristische Gesellschaft Tübingen .
