Dr. Kenneth Marino is a Research Scientist at DeepMind , set to join the University of Utah as an Assistant Professor at the Kahlert School of Computing in Fall 2025. He earned his PhD in Machine Learning from Carnegie Mellon University (funded by NDSEG and NSF GRFP fellowships) and completed his undergraduate studies in Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Georgia Tech . Dr. Marino's research focuses on the intersection of Computer Vision , Natural Language Processing , and Reinforcement Learning , with emphasis on: Multimodal agents operating on the web, in simulation, and in real-world environments Evaluating AI systems and creating high-impact datasets (e.g., A-OKVQA , OK-VQA ) Incorporating semantic knowledge into end-to-end learning frameworks Embodied reasoning through language-guided planners and neural reporters Language model distillation for agent supervision Human-AI collaboration to improve RL generalization His work has been published in top venues including ICML , NeurIPS , ECCV , CVPR , and ICLR , with recent trends emphasizing: Relational reasoning in LLMs Object-centric world modeling Continual learning for embodied agents Reporter neural networks for agent control Legal AI benchmarking (e.g., BriefMe ) Knowledge graph integration for visual classification Scientific recognition includes: NDSEG Fellowship NSF GRFP Fellowship He has served on the MLD PhD Admissions Committee and as an Area Chair for ECCV 2024 , with prior teaching experience at Columbia University (COMS 6998) and Carnegie Mellon University (16-824, 10-401).
Dr. Greg Cox is an Associate Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, where he serves as co-Head of Program for Nutrition and Dietetics. With over two decades of experience in sports nutrition, he previously worked at the Australian Institute of Sport as a Senior Sports Dietitian and Sports Science Medicine Manager. Dr. Cox has supported athletes across numerous Olympic sports including Triathlon, Canoe, Diving, Gymnastics, and Water Polo, and served as Nutrition Lead for the Australian Olympic Team at the Rio 2016 Games. He is a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and a Level 3 Kinanthropometrist. Dr. Cox's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Carbohydrate intake strategies to enhance endurance exercise performance from Deakin University (2004-2011) Master of Health Science in Human Nutrition from Deakin University (1999-2000) Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Queensland (1991-1992) Bachelor of Human Movement Studies from University of Queensland (1988-1990) Dr. Cox's research focuses on practical applications in sports nutrition, with particular interest in iron metabolism and exercise, fluid intake during and after exercise, dietary intakes of endurance athletes, and dietary manipulations to enhance endurance and power/sprint exercise. His current work explores new technologies such as continuous glucose monitors and their applications in sport. His research is practitioner-driven, addressing real-world questions from working with elite and recreational athletes and coaches. This applied approach ensures his work has direct relevance to sports performance and athlete health. Analysis of Dr. Cox's recent publications reveals a strong focus on emerging technologies in sports nutrition, particularly continuous glucose monitoring applications for athletes. His work examines glycemic variability in endurance athletes, energy availability assessment, and novel supplementation approaches. There's also a growing emphasis on planetary health and sustainable nutrition practices within the field. His research consistently bridges the gap between scientific investigation and practical application in elite sports settings, with numerous publications addressing specific sport nutrition challenges across various athletic disciplines. Dr. Cox has received recognition for his teaching excellence, including the e-Teval Teaching Award 183 for Sport and Exercise Nutrition. He is also a Fellow of Sports Dietitians Australia, acknowledging his significant contributions to the field. As co-Head of Program for Nutrition and Dietetics at Bond University, Dr. Cox mentors numerous students and has supervised several research projects, including recent work on fluid loss in surfing populations. His external roles include Nutrition Lead for Paddle Australia and Triathlon Australia, where he guides athletes toward major competitions including the Commonwealth Games. Dr. Cox actively contributes to major research projects such as "Nutrition Research for Mental Health, Cognition and Eating Disorders" and "Public health nutrition research," demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge across multiple domains of nutrition science. Dr. Cox is actively involved with the Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group at Bond University's Institute of Health and Sport. His work often involves collaboration with national sporting organizations including the Australian Institute of Sport, Paddle Australia, and Triathlon Australia. Through his leadership in the Sports Dietitians Australia 4-day Sports Nutrition course, which he managed for over 15 years, he has trained hundreds of professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, significantly influencing sports nutrition practice internationally.
Prof. Dr. Ingmar Ickerott is a faculty member at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the School of Management, Kultur und Technik (MKT, Campus Lingen) under the University management department. His academic career spans over two decades, focusing on logistics management, digitalization in supply chains, and smart technology applications like Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality . Academic Background : Diplom-Kaufmann in Business Administration (2001), Ph.D. in Economics (2006). Professional Roles : Senior Project Manager at arvato (2008–2010), Professor since 2010, Dean of MKT since 2019, Vice President for Digitalization since 2019. His research emphasizes logistics innovation , Lean Management , and digital solutions in rural healthcare . Key projects include Land.Digital (2019–2022) and LEAN 4.0 (Erasmus+, 2019–2021). Publications since 2004 cover agent-based simulation , Smart Device economics , and AR in logistics . He actively lectures on topics like Logistics 4.0 and Digital Onboarding . Projects & Grants : Land.Digital : €165,000+ (Erasmus+), 2019–2021. Dorfgemeinschaft 2.0 : €1.46M (BMBF), 2015–2021. Glasshouse : €208,557 (BMBF), 2015–2019.
Dirk Buyens is a Full Professor of Human Resources Management at Ghent University and a Partner and Director of Open Executive Education Programmes at Vlerick Business School. He serves as Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence for Strategic Talent Management at Vlerick and as International Dean for the Beijing International MBA at Peking University. With over 25 years of experience, he is recognized as one of Belgium's most influential academic HR thinkers by Belgian business weekly Trends. Education: Doctor in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at Ghent University MBA at KU Leuven Professor Buyens' research focuses on strategic human resources management, with particular expertise in strategic talent management, career management, and organizational structuring. His work bridges academic theory and practical application, helping students, executives, and companies optimize people management strategies. He emphasizes personal mastery and career self-management as critical components of organizational success, with a strong focus on aligning HR practices with business strategy. His approach integrates cutting-edge research with real-world applications, making his insights particularly valuable for organizations navigating complex talent challenges. An analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a consistent focus on talent management, career development, and the evolving HR landscape. His work examines graduate career perspectives, digital transformation's impact on HR, DEI initiatives, and leadership development. Buyens' research demonstrates how organizations can adapt HR practices to turbulent times while maintaining strategic alignment and employee engagement. His publications consistently address practical challenges faced by modern organizations, providing evidence-based solutions for talent acquisition, development, and retention in rapidly changing business environments. Recognition: Identified as one of the most influential academic HR thinkers by Belgian business weekly Trends Professor Buyens has extensive advisory experience, having worked with organizations including the Ministry of the Flemish Community, Umicore, BASF, Oracle, BNP Paribas Fortis, KBC, Federal Government (FOD), Beneo, and ASAP nv. His executive education programs at Vlerick Business School have trained numerous professionals in strategic HR approaches. He also serves as CEO of Great Place to Work Institute Belgium, connecting his academic work with practical workplace excellence initiatives. This dual role allows him to ground his academic research in real organizational challenges while ensuring his teaching remains immediately applicable to business leaders. At Vlerick Business School, he co-directs the Centre of Excellence for Strategic Talent Management, which serves as a hub for research, executive education, and consultancy in strategic talent management. The Centre focuses on developing cutting-edge approaches to talent identification, development, and retention, working closely with organizations to implement evidence-based talent strategies. Through this center and his various academic roles, Buyens continues to shape HR theory and practice in Belgium and internationally.
Anna Petherick is Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, where she convenes courses on the politics of policymaking and policy challenges. She is a key figure in the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker and directs the Lemann Foundation Programme, focusing on public sector integrity and policy learning between Brazil and other Global South countries. Her research interests include public policy, political integrity, anti-corruption, gender in politics, political polarisation, and post-pandemic recovery. These themes are explored through interdisciplinary and globally engaged scholarship, often combining qualitative fieldwork with large-scale data initiatives. The trend in her recent publications reflects a strong focus on crisis governance, evidence-based policymaking, and institutional reform. Her work bridges academic research and real-world policy impact, particularly in health, education, and democratic resilience during and after the pandemic. Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (co-led with Thomas Hale) Lemann Foundation Programme at Oxford (Director) Building Integrity project (Postdoctoral Researcher, 2018) Anna has supervised and mentored students through her teaching on the MPP course and research projects, though specific advisees are not listed. She has secured and contributed to major research initiatives with global reach, supported by institutional backing and volunteer networks. She has been instrumental in developing research partnerships and knowledge exchange platforms, particularly between the Global South and Oxford, emphasizing pragmatic approaches to integrity and governance reform.
Julien Perret is a senior researcher at the National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information (IGN) in France, affiliated with the LASTIG laboratory and STRUDEL research team. His work spans geographical information science, urban dynamics, and historical cartography. Current Affiliation: National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information (IGN) Research Team: LASTIG, STRUDEL Academic Rank: Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche) Education Habilitation (HDR) in Geographical Information Science, Université Paris-Est (2016) PhD in Computer Science, Université Rennes 1 (2006) Engineering Degree in Computer Science, INSA Rennes (2002) Research Interests Perret's research focuses on urban dynamics through computational approaches, including agent-based modeling and 3D urban simulation . He investigates historical cartographic data like the Napoleonic land registry and Cassini Carte de France to understand long-term urban evolution. His work integrates geospatial data with epidemiological modeling using digital twins, particularly for pandemic simulations. Scientific Contributions Key publications include: 2025: Building change models for urban densification studies 2024: Historical map vectorization benchmarks 2017: Scalable point cloud management systems 2015: 3D analysis of urban regulation impact 2005: Procedural geometry modeling with FL-systems Advising and Collaborations Perret has supervised multiple PhD students and collaborated on projects like SoDUCo (1789-1950 Paris urban dynamics) and iSpace&Time (4D GIS for city modeling). He contributes to open-source GIS tools like GeOxygene .
James W. Lewis is a Professor and Vice-Chair for Education at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Neuroscience and the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on understanding how the human brain processes auditory information, particularly in relation to multisensory integration and natural sound recognition. PhD, California Institute of Technology Dr. Lewis's research explores the neural mechanisms underlying auditory object perception, with particular interest in how the brain categorizes and processes different types of natural sounds. His work employs functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate cortical networks responsible for recognizing sounds produced by humans, animals, mechanical devices, and environmental sources. He has made significant contributions to understanding the fourfold cortical dissociation for representing different categories of action sounds, demonstrating how distinct brain regions process human, animal, mechanical, and environmental sounds. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on auditory neuroscience with increasing attention to clinical applications in autism spectrum disorder and medical education innovation. A notable trend is his exploration of how high-level perceptual attributes like concreteness, effectuality, and spatial scale influence cortical processing of natural sounds, advancing models of grounded cognition for acoustic knowledge representation. Dr. Lewis leads a research program utilizing 3 Tesla functional magnetic resonance imaging at the Center for Advanced Imaging at WVU. His lab employs a full-scale simulation-MRI scanner to train children for neuroimaging studies, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder. The team investigates how the brain processes auditory information in both typical development and neurodevelopmental conditions, with findings having implications for biologically inspired hearing aid algorithms.
Dr. Ip-Shing Fan is a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise Systems at Cranfield University's IVHM Centre, with academic career spanning over three decades. His work bridges technology implementation, organizational behavior, and complex system interactions across aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare domains. Dr. Fan leads the Digital MRO and Hangar laboratories at Cranfield's DARTeC Initiative and serves as Course Director for the MSc in Aviation Digital Technology Management. PhD in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Cranfield University BSc in Industrial Engineering (First Class Honours) from Hong Kong Commonwealth Scholarship recipient His research focuses on socio-technical systems in technology implementation, with specialization in Digital Twin applications for aircraft health management, Industrial Automation in aerospace contexts, and Human Factors in maintenance operations. He established the European BEST research consortium for enterprise system implementation knowledge and develops solutions for Predictive Maintenance , Robotic Inspection systems, and Agile Manufacturing frameworks. Key publication trends show expertise in Aerospace Informatics (2022-2025), Enterprise System Implementation (1995-2010), and Supply Chain Knowledge Modeling (2008-2010). Recent work addresses AI Document Reconciliation , Autonomous Inspection Systems , and 3D Printing Applications in aviation maintenance. Dr. Fan chairs the BCS Beds Bucks Northants Branch and has consulted for industry leaders including Boeing, BAE Systems, and SAP. His career combines academic research with practical implementation across Digital Transformation in aviation, Operational Optimization in healthcare, and Knowledge Engineering standards development.
Dr. Timothy Cribbin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences at Brunel University London. He has been with the university since 2001, initially joining as a lecturer and advancing to his current position. His academic home is firmly rooted in the intersection of information science, human-computer interaction, and data analytics. His educational background includes: PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Brunel University (2007) PhD Information Science, Brunel University (2005) for research exploring spatial-semantic interfaces for exploratory document search MSc Industrial Psychology, University of Hull (1996), where he was awarded the Tom Hoyes Memorial Prize BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Portsmouth (1994) Dr. Cribbin's research focuses on information visualization, interactive search interfaces, and text analytics, with particular expertise in processing and modeling large text collections to uncover meaningful insights. His work spans the design and evaluation of algorithms, interaction models, and end-user tools that support search, navigation, exploration, and sense-making within connected information spaces like scholarly publications and social media platforms. Early in his career, he pioneered work on interactive visualization using distance-similarity and spatial-semantic metaphors, making key contributions through the application of geodesic distance and second-order similarity transformations. More recently, his research has centered on citation-enhanced information retrieval and social media analytics, including the development of the Chorus Twitter analytics project. His scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory from foundational work in information visualization to increasingly applied research in social media analytics and text mining. Throughout his career, Dr. Cribbin has maintained a strong focus on human-centered approaches to information processing, with particular attention to how users interact with and make sense of complex information spaces. His recent work demonstrates growing interest in psychological aspects of information processing, author classification, and the analysis of linguistic patterns in online radicalization. Dr. Cribbin has received notable recognition including: Tom Hoyes Memorial Prize for his MSc in Industrial Psychology Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) He has secured research funding for projects including "Predicting online radicalisation" and "Facilitating social media research in social sciences." Dr. Cribbin serves as a Deputy Senior Tutor (Academic Misconduct) and provides supervisory duties for final year undergraduate and Masters dissertation projects. He regularly acts as a reviewer for conferences and journals in information science, social media analytics, and information visualization. Dr. Cribbin is a key contributor to the User Centred Design research group and is the founder and lead programmer of the Chorus Twitter analytics project. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in the areas of social media analytics and text mining.
Carlos Zednik is an Assistant Professor for Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence at Eindhoven University of Technology , affiliated with the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences department. He leads the Eindhoven Center for Philosophy of AI and participates in the alignAI (ERC) and ROBUST AI (NWO) consortia. His work bridges philosophy with AI and neuroscience, focusing on explainable AI (XAI), mechanistic explanation, and cognitive modeling. Education: BSc in Computer Science and Philosophy, Cornell University MSc in Philosophy of Mind, University of Warwick PhD in Cognitive Science, Indiana University Bloomington Zednik’s research investigates philosophical questions about biological and artificial intelligence, emphasizing: Methodological principles in cognitive psychology and neuroscience Norms and best practices for XAI in machine learning Knowledge representation in transformer models and large neural networks His recent publications explore the integration of cognitive models into XAI, the role of Bayesian reverse-engineering in cognitive science, and the mechanistic explanation of network neuroscience. Zednik also contributes to international standardization efforts through ISO/IEC TS 6254 and DIN SPEC 92001 . Scientific Awards include fellowships from: DAAD Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation StandICT Fellowship Zednik supervises PhD students Zeynep Kabadere , Michela Ghezzi , Céline Budding , Miriam Gorr , and Hannes Boelsen , while mentoring postdocs Manuel Barbosa de Oliveira and Philippe Verreault-Julien . His teaching spans philosophy of AI, ethics of machine learning, and decision theory, with innovation projects on generative AI in higher education.
Matthew Exton is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Business School , where he has worked since 2011. His expertise lies in business planning, strategy, and marketing, with a strong focus on integrating academic knowledge with real-world application. He is currently the MBM Course Director after serving as the MBA Programme Manager from 2011-2019. Specializes in experiential learning and business development Focuses on enhancing business student employability skills Develops innovative business planning methodologies His recent research highlights include: Implementing Marketing Agility in business school curricula (2023) Advancing Whole Person Development through innovative teaching (2023) Post-COVID educational transition strategies (2022) He has supervised over 100 postgraduate projects across MBA, MBM, and MSc programs, emphasizing third-sector engagement to fulfill Cardiff Business School's Public Value mission. Scientific Awards: 2024 Enriching Student Life Award Nominee (Most Outstanding Learning Environment) 2022/2016 ESLA Uplifting Staff Member Nominee 2019 Celebrating Excellence Team Award (Student Learning Enhancement)
Dr. Geoff Norton is a faculty member at the School of the Environment , University of Queensland. His work focuses on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) , Digital Identification Tools , and Agricultural Sustainability , with a particular emphasis on rice planthoppers, sweetpotato diagnostics, and weed science. He has developed interactive software platforms like Diagnosis and Sweetpotato DiagNotes to enhance crop protection training and decision-making. Research Trends : His publications span Digital tools for pest and species identification Collaborative approaches to rice pest management Scenario-based educational software Weed surveillance systems Labs & Teams : Norton has collaborated with institutions such as Imperial College London, Springer, and the International Society for Horticultural Science. He contributed to the Cooperative Research Centre for Tropical Pest Management and developed tools for tropical plant protection and biosecurity.
Bas Testerink is a Researcher at the Faculty of Science , Utrecht University , focusing on Responsible AI . He works in the AI & Data Science subtheme with research interests in Human-centered Artificial Intelligence and Applied Data Science . Email: b.j.g.testerink@uu.nl Office: Minnaert Building, Leuvenlaan 4, Room 304, Utrecht His research explores Norm Enforcement in distributed systems, Multi-Agent System design, and Runtime Verification mechanisms. Key projects include AI-assisted message processing for police and Norm-based traffic control systems . Recent publications highlight his work on Argumentation-based Inquiry (2022) and Collaborative Monitoring (2016). He also investigates Security Threats in collaborative verification and Organizational Replication through inheritance models. He contributes to: Autonomous Vehicles regulation Crime Analysis through AI Peer-to-Peer Argumentation frameworks His work appears in venues like PRIMA , ECAI , and AAMAS .
Eric Brymer is an Associate Professor in the Human Sciences department within the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Australia. His academic work centers on the intersection of adventure, extreme sports, and nature-based contexts with human health and wellbeing. Education: PhD from University of Wollongong (UoW) Research Interests: Dr. Brymer investigates the psychological mechanisms through which adventure activities and nature immersion enhance wellbeing, with particular focus on ecological dynamics frameworks and human-environment interactions. His work spans nature prescribing, social prescribing, and the design of evidence-based interventions for mental health improvement. He examines how extreme sports contexts foster psychological growth while addressing critical issues of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in adventure tourism. His research integrates phenomenological perspectives with practical applications in clinical, educational, and community settings. Publication Trends: Brymer's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward nature-based healthcare solutions, with increasing emphasis on social prescribing frameworks, community implementation, and health equity. His work bridges adventure psychology with public health, showing strong methodological diversity through mixed-methods approaches, Delphi consensus studies, and ecological dynamics applications. A recurring theme is the operationalization of human-nature relationships into measurable wellbeing outcomes, particularly through mindfulness mechanisms and affordance theory. Professional Recognition: AHPRA registered psychologist with sport and exercise psychology endorsement Board approved supervisor status Chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society Supervision and Community Engagement: As an experienced research supervisor, Brymer actively mentors higher degree research students and encourages prospective candidates to contact him regarding potential projects. He maintains strong community partnerships to translate research into practical applications, particularly in nature-based health interventions and adventure sports safety. His work with Australian healthcare systems focuses on developing implementable nature prescribing frameworks that address real-world barriers to adoption.
Surya Pathak is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the University of Washington, Bothell School of Business , with a PhD in Interdisciplinary Management of Technology from Vanderbilt University (2005). His research focuses on supply chain management through the lens of complex adaptive systems and network theory. PhD: Interdisciplinary Management of Technology, Vanderbilt University (2005) MS: Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University (2001) BE: Industrial Electronics Engineering, Pune University (1999) His research explores: Supply network dynamics under risk and uncertainty Policy design frameworks for large-scale networks Sustainability implications in networked supply chains Diffusion of lean practices via complexity theory Interfunctional interfaces (marketing-finance-operations) Agent-based simulations and reliability-based design optimization Recent work includes NSF-funded research on technical networks and environmental performance. Publications span Decision Sciences , Journal of Supply Chain Management , and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management . Awards include multiple MBA Faculty of the Year recognitions and NSF grant contributions. 2017: Nominated for Distinguished Teaching Award with Technology 2016: Inducted as Research Collaborator at IIM Bengaluru 2010: $311,205 NSF grant He teaches courses like Introduction to Operations Management and Quantitative Business Methods , and serves as Area Coordinator for Operations Management and Information Systems.
