Andreas Rauber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science at Technical University of Vienna. He serves as Curriculum Coordinator for Bachelor and Master programs in Business Informatics and Data Science, and chairs the Curriculum Commission for Business Informatics. His research focuses on Information Systems Engineering, Logic and Computation, and Visual Computing, addressing challenges in data management, digital preservation, and reproducibility in e-science. He leads projects like OS Trails and FAIR-AI, emphasizing FAIR principles and trustworthy research infrastructures. Rauber has contributed to over 150 publications, including works on data citation frameworks, adversarial ML defenses, and reproducibility in IR. His work bridges technical innovation with policy, exemplified through roles in the EOSC Support Office Austria and RDA Austria initiatives. Key projects include establishing FAIR data practices across universities and advancing digital preservation through repositories like DBRepo. He coordinates international collaborations, such as the EU-funded EOSC-Life and EGI Advanced Computing projects. His teaching spans courses in machine learning, information retrieval, and research methods, fostering next-generation data scientists.
Vineet Pandey is an Assistant Professor at the Kahlert School of Computing, University of Utah, and a Responsible AI Faculty Fellow starting Spring 2025. His research focuses on human-centered computing tools to bridge communities and institutional experts in science and medicine, emphasizing digital health and citizen science. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UC San Diego (2013-2019) and postdoctoral roles at MIT (2022-2023) and Harvard University (2020-2022). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UC San Diego (2013-2019) Postdoctoral Researcher, MIT (2022-2023) Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard University (2020-2022) Research Interests: Designing systems for community-led scientific work Remote health assessment tools for neurological disorders Social platforms for public participation in policymaking Collaborations with rare disease communities and healthcare institutions Articles Trends: Recent work spans motor impairment monitoring in ataxia-telangiectasia, digital phenotyping in ALS, and citizen science platforms like Galileo. Earlier contributions include key-value store systems and microbiome research via the American Gut Project. Scientific Awards: 2019 School of Engineering Henry Booker Award for Exemplary Ethical Engineering Advising/Grants: Supervises PhD/MS/BS students on HCI projects in digital health and citizen science. Alumni include Jenny Yijun Zhan (MSD) and Gunasekhar Athuluri (CS MS). Teaches courses like 'Designing Digital Health Systems' and 'Designing Human-Centered Systems'. Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary group collaborating with medical experts, rare disorder communities, and institutions. Current projects include fine-finger tracking for motor performance analysis and platform design for participatory science.
Mauro Pezzè is a Full Professor of Software Engineering at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and Università di Milano Bicocca, leading the STAR research group since 2006. He holds a laurea from the University of Pisa and a PhD from Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on software testing, analysis, self-adaptive systems, and cloud systems. He has held editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodologies (TOSEM), and served on numerous program committees. Education: Laurea (Pisa), PhD (Politecnico di Milano). Professional roles include Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at USI (2009-2013), visiting scientist at UC Irvine and Edinburgh, and technical lead for international projects. He co-authored a seminal book on software testing (Wiley, 2007), with over 670 citations. Research Interests: Software Testing, Self-Adaptive Systems, Cloud Computing, AI in SE, Sustainable Software. Projects include work on field-based testing, failure prediction in distributed systems, and neuro-symbolic approaches for test oracles. Grants and Advising: Led STAR Lab projects in self-healing systems, GUI testing, and semantic matching. Advised numerous PhD/postdoc students (e.g., Ciniselli, Di Grazia, Qiu). Collaborations with European tech firms on R&D initiatives. Labs/Teams: STAR Group at USI/Constructor Institute, Bicocca, and Politecnico di Milano. Current members include postdocs and PhD students working on AI-driven testing and cloud reliability.
Prof. Edwin Woerdman is a Professor of Markets and Regulation at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. He specializes in energy and carbon market regulation, particularly emissions trading and tradable rights. He leads the LLM in Energy and Climate Law program, ranked among the world's top 10 energy masters. His research focuses on EU climate law, with over 100 publications, including Essential EU Climate Law and influential articles in top journals like Transnational Environmental Law . Education: PhD in Climate Law and Economics (University of Groningen, 2002, cum laude) MSc in Political Science (Radboud University Nijmegen, 1996) Research Interests: Market-based climate regulation, emissions trading systems (EU ETS), carbon pricing mechanisms, and the intersection of law and economics. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action (SDG 13) and affordable clean energy (SDG 7). Key Roles: Academic Director of the LLM in Energy and Climate Law Board Member of the Groningen Centre of Energy Law and Sustainability (GCELS) Chair of the Programme Committee for the North Sea Energy Law Partnership Grants and Projects: Supervised numerous PhD projects on topics like maritime emissions trading, microgrids regulation, and hydrogen economy dynamics. Recent grants include studies on EU ETS expansion and hydrogen economy co-evolution. Labs and Teams: Active in the Groningen Centre of Energy Law and Sustainability (GCELS) and collaborates with institutions like the University of Twente and Delft University of Technology.
Luigina Ciolfi is a Professor of Human Computer Interaction in the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She is a Co-Principal Investigator at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software. Her academic journey includes roles at Sheffield Hallam University, University of Limerick, and visiting positions at Maynooth University and University of Rome Tor Vergata. She holds a Laurea (summa cum laude) from the University of Siena and a PhD from the University of Limerick, both in Human-Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on human experiences with digital technologies in collaborative contexts, particularly in cultural heritage and work practices. She contributes to fields like CSCW, participatory design, and qualitative methodologies. Ciolfi has led over €8M in research grants, authored/co-authored numerous books and journal articles, and served on editorial boards and international committees. She is a Senior Member of the ACM and an ACM Distinguished Speaker (2021-2024). Her current roles include Vice-Head of the School of Applied Psychology and Chair of UCC's Academic Council Research and Innovation Committee. She leads the Digital Cultures, New Media, and Cultural Analytics research cluster under the Future Humanities Institute. Ciolfi’s work emphasizes ethical and inclusive technology design, with projects addressing cultural heritage, nomadic work practices, and digital wellbeing.
Professor Judd Sneirson is a faculty member at Southern University Law Center, specializing in corporate governance, sustainable business practices, and corporate social responsibility. He teaches courses in business entities, contracts, commercial law, and corporate sustainability. His academic career follows prior roles as a federal district court law clerk in New Jersey and a litigation associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York. He holds degrees from Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Professor Sneirson is renowned for his pioneering work in integrating sustainability into business law education, including authoring the first law school coursebook Sustainability & Business Law (2017). His research challenges traditional shareholder primacy models, advocating for balanced corporate governance frameworks that prioritize environmental and social accountability. He contributes to top legal journals and collaborates internationally to advance corporate sustainability. His scholarship spans corporate law, environmental law, and ethics, with notable works analyzing greenwashing in oil corporations, post-disaster corporate governance, and legislative reforms for sustainable business practices. He has also explored tensions between contractual obligations and corporate law in merger agreements. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his impactful publications reflect a sustained focus on redefining corporate responsibility. His teaching and research emphasize practical applications of legal principles to real-world sustainability challenges.
Dr. Nektarios Karanikas is an Associate Professor in Health, Safety & Environment at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, affiliated with the School of Public Health & Social Work. He holds a BSc from the Hellenic Air Force Academy, MSc from Cranfield University, and a Doctorate from Middlesex University. His career spans academia, military service (18 years in the Hellenic Air Force), and industry. He specializes in occupational health and safety (OHS), human factors, safety management systems, and systemic hazard analysis. His research integrates public health, management, engineering, and psychology perspectives, yielding over 47 journal articles and 36 conference papers. Key projects include collaborations with organizations like Hutchinson Builders and Lloyd’s Register Foundation. He currently supervises five PhD students and has led academic accreditations for QUT’s OHS programs recognized by IOSH. Professional memberships include Fellowships with the Australian Institute of Health & Safety and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Recent publications focus on new safety paradigms, ergonomic interventions, and integrating health promotion with workplace safety. His work emphasizes real-world impact, including AI-driven ergonomic assessments and policy contributions to Safe Work Australia. Grants and industry partnerships underpin his research, addressing challenges in construction, aviation, and healthcare sectors. Teaching includes postgraduate OHS units like PUN500 and PUP116, emphasizing authentic industry-informed assessments. He promotes safety education through workshops, editorial roles, and invited talks, advocating for safer work environments globally.
Pauwke Berkers is a full professor of Sociology of Popular Music at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he is also head of the Department of Arts and Culture Studies. He specializes in the sociology of popular music with a focus on inclusion, well-being, and resilience. Berkers co-founded the Rotterdam Popular Music Studies (RPMS) research group and the EUR minor MU$IC, and is a founding member of the Rotterdam Arts and Sciences Lab and part of the EUR Cultuurcampus core team. His educational background includes an MA in Sociology from Tilburg University, where he specialized in the sociology of arts and culture, with a thesis on women in punk and feminism. He completed his PhD at Erasmus University Rotterdam, studying the integration of ethnic minority authors into literary mainstreams in the U.S., the Netherlands, and Germany. Berkers' research spans cultural sociology, focusing on social inequality, boundary work, authenticity, and stigmatization in music. His recent work explores well-being and resilience in the music ecosystem, including projects like NWO Smart Culture's POPLIVE and a pilot on resilience principles with Codarts and Utrecht University. He has led major initiatives such as the HERA project FestiVersities and the EUR Fellowship Hearing Diversities. The most recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, merging cultural sociology with emotional and interactional theory, especially in the 2025 book A Sociology of Awkwardness , which introduces a new theoretical framework for understanding social discomfort. Other works address gender inequality in metal, music festivals, and fair pay for artists, demonstrating a consistent focus on equity, inclusion, and systemic change in cultural sectors. Berkers has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. However, his leadership in funded projects and public engagement highlights significant recognition. He supervises PhD candidates, including Wessel Coppes, and has secured multiple grants from NWO, EUR, and other funding bodies. His research often involves collaboration with arts councils, municipalities, and cultural institutions, such as the Rotterdam Arts Council and the City of The Hague. He is currently active in the National Workgroup Inclusion, advising on cultural policy. Berkers is involved in several research groups and labs, including RPMS, Rotterdam Arts and Sciences Lab, and Cultuurcampus. His collaborative projects with Codarts Rotterdam and Utrecht University emphasize transdisciplinary approaches to music, well-being, and resilience.
David E. Breen is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) at Drexel University. He leads the Geometric Biomedical Computing Group and is affiliated with the Metadata Research Center and the Center for Biological Discovery from Big Data. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including biomedical image informatics, geometric modeling, textile modeling, and bio-inspired self-organization algorithms. Education: PhD, Computer and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute MS, Computer and Systems Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BA, Physics, Colgate University His research interests focus on computational methods for biomedical applications, including shape and image analysis for cancer diagnosis, 3D reconstruction of biological tissues, and video analysis of animal behavior. He also investigates geometric modeling techniques for textiles and self-organizing systems. His work integrates computer science with biology, medicine, and engineering to solve complex problems in biomedical computing. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in computational modeling of textiles, biomedical image informatics, and AI-driven data analysis. Key themes include geometric modeling of knitted fabrics, deep learning for medical image classification, agent-based modeling of cancer metastasis, and metadata generation for biological image collections. His work bridges fundamental geometric algorithms with practical applications in healthcare and digital archives. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. Breen has advised numerous students and collaborators across multiple domains, particularly in biomedical computing and textile modeling. His research has been supported through affiliations with major centers and collaborations with institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the Max Planck Institute. He has been involved in projects related to NSF Center for Visual & Decision Informatics and has contributed to over 100 technical publications. He leads the Geometric Biomedical Computing Group , which conducts research at the intersection of biology, medicine, engineering, and computer science. The group develops algorithms and software for geometry-related computing problems in biomedical applications. Collaborations include the Drexel Integrated Laboratory for Cellular Tissue Engineering, Dr. Dan Marenda's Lab, and Dr. Aleister Saunder's Lab in Drexel's Biology Department.
Denis Fischbacher-Smith is a Professor and Research Chair in Risk and Resilience at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School, within the College of Social Sciences. Previously, he held roles at the University of Liverpool, including founding director of its Management School, and held academic positions at Sheffield, Durham, and John Moores Universities. He also served as a visiting professor at Kobe University (Japan), San Diego State University (USA), and Innsbruck University (Austria). His academic journey includes degrees from Manchester, Glasgow, St Andrews, and others, culminating in a DLitt in Crisis Management. He holds over a dozen professional certifications, including Fellowships from the Academy of Social Sciences and Higher Education Academy, and Chartered statuses in Geography, Security, and Management. Research focuses on risk management, crisis response, and organizational resilience, with 112+ publications spanning three decades. Key areas include evacuation strategies, crisis team performance, emergency planning limitations, and organizational vulnerability. He advises governments (e.g., UK Department of Health, Lesotho), corporations, and regulatory bodies, and has led projects on healthcare safety and terrorism preparedness. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to risk, such as using comics in education and analyzing post-EU expansion crises. Awards recognize his contributions to public health policy, emergency planning, and security practices. He chairs HARM Consulting and serves on boards of NHS trusts and sports organizations.
Marek Ilnicki is a Lecturer at the University of Gdańsk , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and specifically the Department of Strategic and Security Studies . His academic focus lies at the intersection of political science, security studies, and maritime law. Fields of Interest : Political Science, Security Studies, Maritime Law, Counterterrorism, International Relations, and Crisis Management. Research Trends in his publications emphasize legal frameworks for state security, maritime governance, terrorism prevention, and international cooperation. His work often addresses Poland's strategic challenges in maritime environments and border security. Contact Information : Email: marca.ilnicki@ug.edu.pl Phone: +48 58 523 41 81
Prof. Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich is a Full Professor of Animal Physiology at the Department of Environmental Systems Science, ETH Zurich, where she leads the Chair of Animal Physiology since September 2013. Her research focuses on livestock metabolism with emphasis on relationships affecting fertility and reproduction, contributing significantly to the World Food strategy of the Department of Environmental Systems Science and the Agrovet-Strickhof project in collaboration with the University of Zurich and the Canton of Zurich. Prof. Ulbrich's educational background includes studies in Agricultural Sciences with a focus on Animal Sciences at the Technical University Munich (TUM), followed by postgraduate studies in Biotechnology. She received her doctorate in physiology at the Science Center Weihenstephan of the TUM in 2005 with the distinction "summa cum laude" and subsequently managed a research group at TUM. Her international research experience includes research stays at the University of Adelaide in Australia and the Universidad de Concepcion in Chillán, Chile. Prof. Ulbrich's research interests span animal physiology with particular focus on reproductive biology, embryonic development, and metabolism. Her work on livestock metabolism has brought her international recognition, especially her research on embryonic diapause in roe deer, uterine fluid composition, and the effects of embryos on maternal physiology. She applies advanced techniques such as metabolomics, proteomics, and extracellular vesicle analysis to investigate reproductive processes across species. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on comparative reproductive biology, particularly examining the European roe deer as a model for embryonic diapause and conceptus elongation. She also investigates mastitis mechanisms, bovine reproduction, and applications of extracellular vesicles in reproductive medicine. Her work bridges wildlife biology, livestock science, and human reproductive medicine, revealing fundamental principles of embryo-maternal communication. Graduation Award Bund der Freunde der TU München (2005) Research Award Dr.-Heinrich-Baur-Preis (2011) Prof. Ulbrich serves as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals and is an active member of professional societies including the German Society of Endocrinology, the Society for the Study of Reproduction, and the International Embryo Transfer Society. Her research is supported by grants such as "Embryonic Diapause: pluripotency on hold?" (SNF 185026), reflecting her leadership in understanding reproductive mechanisms across species. Her laboratory at ETH Zurich focuses on comparative reproductive biology, utilizing advanced techniques to study embryo-maternal communication, with particular emphasis on the European roe deer as a natural model of embryonic diapause. Her team comprises researchers with expertise in metabolomics, molecular biology, and reproductive physiology, working collaboratively to unravel the complex mechanisms governing early embryonic development and maternal recognition of pregnancy.
Erik Hermann is an Affiliate Professor of Marketing at ESCP Business School in Berlin. He holds a PhD in Marketing and an LL.M. in European Business Law from the European University Viadrina. Prior to academia, he worked as Head of Marketing and Investor Relations at Deutsche Payment A1M SE, a consultant for digital solutions at Mazars, and a consultant for advertising policy at the German Advertising Federation. His research focuses on consumer behavior, psychology, and the ethical implications of AI in marketing. Key areas include socio-technical issues of AI deployment, sustainable consumption, and the intersection of technology and ethical design. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Business Ethics. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore generative AI applications in marketing research, ethical frameworks for AI deployment, and the psychological impacts of AI on consumer behavior. He advocates for holistic approaches to scientific sustainability and inclusive AI applications for vulnerable groups.
Prof. Nan Yang is a Professor at the Australian National University's ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics, leading the Information and Signal Processing Cluster and the Emerging Communications Laboratory. He holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology (2011) and has held postdoctoral roles at CSIRO and UNSW before joining ANU in 2014. His research focuses on terahertz communications, ultra-reliable low-latency systems, and cyber-physical security, with notable contributions to molecular communications and massive MIMO systems. Education: B.S. in Electronics, China Agricultural University (2005) M.S. in Electronic Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2007) Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2011) Key Roles: Associate Dean for Higher Degree Research (2019–2021) Editorial Board Member of IEEE Transactions on Molecular, Biological, and Multi-Scale Communications, IEEE Communications Letters, and others Organizer of workshops at IEEE ICC, GlobeCOM, and ACM MobiCOM His research interests span terahertz communication systems, cyber-physical security, and intelligent communications. Recent work emphasizes secure beamforming, UAV-assisted networks, and molecular communication protocols. He has authored over 180 publications and secured grants totaling millions in funding for projects like the Ultra-Fast and Secure Terahertz Communications for 6G Wireless Systems (2023–2026). Awards & Recognition: IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer (2023–2024) Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICC 2024, GlobeCOM 2022, and VTC Spring 2013 Exemplary Editor/Reviewer Awards from IEEE Transactions Grants & Projects: iLAuNCH: SWIFT-iLAuNCH Project A (SC-9) (2024–2026) Ultra-Fast and Secure Terahertz Communications for 6G (2023–2026) Facility for Energy Security and Resilience Research (2022) His lab, the Emerging Communications Laboratory, develops cutting-edge solutions for 6G networks, including hybrid beamforming for terahertz systems and secure short-packet protocols. Collaborations span global institutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in communications and signal processing.
Kenneth S. Abraham is a distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he has established himself as one of the nation's leading scholars and teachers in the fields of torts and insurance law. With decades of academic excellence, Professor Abraham has shaped legal education and scholarship through his influential writings, teaching, and service to the legal profession. Professor Abraham's research focuses on the intricate relationship between tort law and insurance law, exploring how these two areas intersect to shape risk distribution, liability, and compensation systems. His scholarship spans historical analysis of legal developments, theoretical frameworks for understanding tort principles, and practical applications of insurance coverage doctrines. He has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of tort liability, the role of insurance in shaping legal outcomes, and the theoretical underpinnings of modern tort doctrine. Professor Abraham's work often bridges historical perspective with contemporary legal challenges, revealing patterns and insights that inform current debates in tort and insurance law. His most recent scholarship demonstrates a continued focus on the theoretical foundations of tort law while addressing emerging challenges in areas such as cyber liability, police accountability, free speech implications for tort liability, and pandemic-related insurance claims. Abraham's articles frequently examine how historical developments have shaped current legal doctrines and identify conceptual gaps in existing tort theory, particularly regarding the underappreciated role of liability insurance in the tort system. William L. Prosser Award from the American Association of Law Schools (2024) Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Life Member of the American Law Institute All-University of Virginia Outstanding Teacher Award Distinguished Faculty Achievement Certificate from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia American Bar Association's Robert B. McKay Law Professor Award First law professor elected as an honorary fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel Professor Abraham has served on the ALI Council for 20 years and has been an adviser to the ALI's 'Restatement of Torts (Third)' and the senior adviser to the 'Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance.' His expertise is frequently sought in major insurance coverage cases involving commercial general liability, directors and officers liability, environmental cleanup liability, toxic tort and products liability, and property insurance claims. He has also served as an arbitrator for the Dalkon Shield Claimants Trust, resolving over 100 claims by women seeking damages for injuries caused by the Dalkon Shield intrauterine device.
