جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

ANDRÉS FERNÁNDEZ RAMOSمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Library Science
• Documentation Science
• Information Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

ANDRÉS FERNÁNDEZ RAMOS is a Professor at the University of León , affiliated with the College of Philosophy and Letters and the Department of Artistic and Documentary Heritage . His work centers on Library and Documentation Science , with a focus on institutional repositories, information literacy, and digital humanities. Education PhD (2013) in Documentation Science from the University of Granada, with the thesis Subject gateways: tools for filtering web content and methodological proposal for their evaluation Research Interests His research explores the intersection of information organization, digital scholarship, and community engagement. Key areas include social epistemology in library science, value-added services in institutional repositories, and information behavior in digital environments. He investigates how academic libraries can enhance research visibility and promote resilience in information evaluation. Article Trends His publications (2002–2025) reveal long-term engagement with: Quantitative analysis of journal usage (downloads vs citations) Transformation of big deals in open access transition Information literacy in indigenous communities Online library tutorials and educational technology Quality assessment of digital resources Research Group Active member of ARBIDOC (Research on Archives, Libraries, Information, and Documentation), contributing to methodological advances in information organization and accessibility.

• Social Informatics
• Ethical Cataloguing
• Non-Textual Metadata
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Diane McAdie is Professor of Social Informatics in the School of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University, where she serves as Director of the Centre for Social Informatics. Previously, she was Senior Lecturer in Information Science at the University of Strathclyde's iSchool and has held positions at Western University, North Carolina Central University, and Texas Woman's University. Her research focuses on social informatics, examining relationships among people, society, information, and technology. Specific areas include ethical cataloguing, non-textual metadata, social media, and online health information provision. She has edited two books: Social media for academics: A practical guide and Indexing and retrieval of non-text information , and co-edited Social tagging in a linked data environment . McAdie has published over 40 articles in prestigious journals including Journal of Documentation, Library & Information Science Research, and Journal of Information Science, and has delivered more than 150 peer-reviewed presentations. Her recent work explores ethical cataloguing, social media usage among researchers, and information provision related to health topics like dementia. Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Honorary Member of CILIP Scotland (CILIPS) She currently serves as Chair of the Metadata and Discovery Group in CILIP, 2023 Vice President of CILIPS, Standing Committee Member of IFLA's Training & Education Section, and Co-Chair of the iSchools Women's Coalition. She teaches Information Interactions, Advanced Information Interactions, and Digital Business Environments, and supervises doctoral and MSc students. Her professional background includes work as an information literacy librarian, systems/cataloguing librarian, and IT professional in industry before transitioning to academia.

• Biogeochemistry
• Biodiversity
• Artificial Intelligence in Biodiversity Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lara Kösters is a Doctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, Germany, affiliated with the Biogeochemical Integration department and the Biod.AI.versity Observation & Integration research group. Her work bridges computational methods with biodiversity and biogeochemical research. Ph.D. student (2021–present), Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany Research assistant (2020–2021), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin M.Sc. in Life Science (2018–2020), University of Münster B.Sc. in Life Science (2015–2018), University of Münster Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in biodiversity studies , biogeochemical integration , and computational biology . She develops AI-driven tools for plant identification and ecological data management, as evidenced by her publications on deep learning for morphometrics, DNA barcoding frameworks, and parasitic plant research. Lara’s recent work involves geometric morphometrics , taxonomic affinity modeling , and DNA barcoding , reflecting a trend toward data science and environmental informatics in her publications.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Security and Privacy of Artificial Intelligence
• Distributed Learning

Dr M Aristodemou is a Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, affiliated with the Cyber Security & Privacy Research Group. Their work focuses on Artificial Intelligence security, distributed learning, and privacy-preserving technologies. They hold a PhD in Security of Artificial Intelligence from Loughborough University, preceded by an MEng in Systems Engineering. Their research emphasizes real-world applications of AI in healthcare monitoring and edge computing environments, with a particular interest in federated learning and energy-efficient systems. Key research themes include securing AI systems against adversarial attacks, designing low-energy edge devices for on-device personalization, and applying machine learning to analyze healthcare time-series data for neurological conditions. Their contributions span theoretical frameworks for privacy metrics and practical implementations in IoT and wearable technologies. Recent projects include the PRISM framework for healthcare IoT security and AI auditing methodologies. Their work bridges academic research with clinical applications, aiming to improve patient outcomes through intelligent monitoring systems while maintaining strict privacy standards. Collaboration on EU-funded initiatives and industry partnerships underscores their commitment to translating research into actionable solutions.

Andrea Poliniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Blockchain Technology
• Business Process Modeling
• IoT Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Polini is a Full Professor at the University of Camerino, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of blockchain technology, business process modeling, IoT systems, and software engineering. His work emphasizes formal methods for ensuring correctness in distributed systems, smart contract security, and model-driven approaches for IoT integration. Research interests include blockchain-based choreography execution, mutation testing strategies for smart contracts (e.g., ReSuMo and SUMO tools), and frameworks for IoT application portability (X-IoT). He also investigates process mining in public administration and humanitarian contexts, such as analyzing collaboration in crisis mapping platforms like the HOT Tasking Manager. Polini’s contributions span over 60 publications since 2014, with a strong focus on practical tools and methodologies (e.g., BProVe for business process verification, FloBP for IoT-enhanced processes). His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications in healthcare, urban mobility (Tangramob framework), and disaster response systems.

• Library Science
• Information Science
• Academic Libraries
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mary S Laskowski serves as Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Associate University Librarian for Operations and Services at the University of Illinois Library. With extensive experience in library leadership and technical services, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's library operations and strategic direction. Her research interests focus on the evolving landscape of academic libraries, with particular expertise in technical services, electronic reserves, collaborative collection building, and cooperative cataloging. Dr. Laskowski's work addresses critical challenges in library management, resource sharing, and adapting library services to meet contemporary academic needs. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving library workflows, developing collaborative models across institutions, and positioning technical services for future challenges. Recent work examines the life cycle of e-reserve services, efficiency in workflow consolidation, and building consortial partnerships for cataloging. Expertise in library technical services management Leader in collaborative collection development Specialist in electronic reserves systems Advocate for cooperative cataloging partnerships Strategic leader in library operations As Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, she oversees critical academic support functions within the library system while maintaining an active research agenda that informs contemporary library practice. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation in academic library settings.

Raluca Ada Popaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Security
• Systems Security
• Applied Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raluca Ada Popa is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley, holding the Robert E. and Beverly A. Brooks Endowed Chair. She leads the Frontier Security team at Google DeepMind and co-founded the RISELab, SkyLab, and DARE diversity program. Her research focuses on systems security, cryptographic computing, and privacy-preserving machine learning. She received her PhD from MIT in 2014, alongside BS and MS degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from MIT. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MIT (2014) MS in Computer Science, MIT (2010) BS in Computer Science and Mathematics, MIT (2009) Research Interests: Popa designs systems that compute securely on encrypted data, enabling confidentiality in cloud computing, AI, and collaborative analytics. Her work bridges cryptography and systems, with contributions to secure multi-party computation, hardware enclaves, and decentralized trust mechanisms. Key innovations include CryptDB, Opaque, and Helen, which have influenced industry standards like Microsoft SQL's Always Encrypted service. Publications & Awards: Over 50+ peer-reviewed papers, including influential work at top venues like USENIX Security, SOSP, and IEEE S&P. Notable awards include the ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award (2021), Sloan Research Fellowship (2018), and MIT Technology Review's TR35 (2019). Her work has been recognized for advancing secure computing and privacy-preserving technologies. Advising & Grants: Advisor to over 20 PhD students and postdocs, many of whom hold faculty positions or lead industry research. Recipient of major grants including NSF CAREER Award (2020), Bakar Fellowship (2019), and a $10M NSF Expedition for RISELab. Co-founded Opaque Systems (2021) and PreVeil (2015), with significant industry impact. Labs & Teams: Co-director of RISELab (Real-time, Intelligent, Secure Systems) and SkyLab (secure cloud and edge computing). Founded DARE to promote diversity in EECS research, connecting undergraduates with faculty mentors.

• Historical GIS
• Spatial Humanities
• Geographic Information Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mateusz Paweł Zawadzki is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geomatics and Cartography within the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland. He has been serving in this position since 2021, following previous roles as an assistant at the same department (2019-2021) and at the Geoinformation Laboratory (2017-2019). Prior to his academic career, he worked as a GIS specialist at GIS-Expert Sp. z o.o. (2012-2017) and as head of a research team for the 'GIS across the border' project at the Eastern Consulting and Service Cluster (2013-2014). His educational background includes a PhD in Earth Sciences in the field of geography from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (2019) and a Master of Science in History from the Catholic University of Lublin JP II (2011). Zawadzki's research focuses on the intersection of geography, history, and information technology, with particular emphasis on Historical GIS (HGIS) and Spatial Humanities. His work explores communication networks in the Old Polish era and the application of Web-GIS solutions in historical research. His publications demonstrate expertise in historical cartography, particularly regarding road networks in 16th-18th century Poland, with a regional focus on the Lublin Voivodeship. His scholarly output shows a consistent trajectory from historical road network reconstruction to developing digital thematic repositories of historical cartographic sources. His research has been published in journals such as Polish Cartographical Review, Res Historica, ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, and Kwartalnik Historii Kultury Materialnej, with recent work focusing on methodological approaches to historical GIS, digital repositories, and spatial analysis of historical phenomena. His publications also include contributions to monographs on historical border formation and archaeological research. Member of the Historical Geography Commission of the Polish Historical Society (2023-present) Member of the Cartographic Section of the Polish Geographical Society (2021-present) Coordinator of the Network of Spatial Analysis Research - CENAGIS (2021) Member of the editorial board of 'Studia Geohistorica. Rocznik Historyczno-Geograficzny' (2019) Zawadzki has been actively involved in teaching GIS-related courses including GIS Procedures, Web-GIS, and Legal and Organizational Aspects of GIS. He has also conducted specialized training such as 'GIS in historical research' at doctoral summer schools and delivered lectures on geoportals and spatial data services. His professional certifications include ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS 3D Analyst, Professional Scrum Master I, and PRINCE2 Foundation, demonstrating technical expertise alongside academic scholarship. He has participated in numerous research projects including 'Digital Research Infrastructure for the Humanities and Art DARIAH-PL' and 'Shaping Poland's Borders After the First World War.'

Pat Hogan-Vidalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Holistic librarianship
• Cataloging

Pat Hogan-Vidal is an Assistant Professor and Technical Services Librarian at Valparaiso University's Christopher Center Library. She joined the faculty in 1988 and has contributed to cataloging diverse media formats, metadata creation, and library user education. Education: M.L.S., Indiana University School of Library and Information Science, Bloomington B.A. in Communication and Psychology, Saint Mary's College Her professional expertise includes cataloging, metadata creation, collection development, instruction, and reference services. She has been involved in library technology through her role as the institution's first website manager. Professional affiliations include membership in the American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), Indiana Library Federation, and its Technical Services Division and Regional Planning Team. Professor Hogan-Vidal has published in Indiana Libraries and presented at Indiana Library Federation and OVGTSL conferences. Her career spans significant contributions to both technical services and reference operations at Valparaiso University.

Linda Yarrowمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Public Health Nutrition
• Clinical Nutrition
• Nutrition Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Linda Yarrow is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the School of Health Sciences within Kansas State University and specializes in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health . She teaches courses such as Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition I and II, and engages in both campus and distance learning programs. Education: B.S. in Vocational Home Economics Education, Kansas State University (1983) M.S. in Institutional Management, Kansas State University (1985) Ph.D. in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, Kansas State University (2006) Her research focuses on public health nutrition , HIV-related stigma in dietetics education , and food safety interventions . She has explored how social demographics influence infant feeding practices and the symbolic meaning of HIV in nutrition education. Her work also extends to malnutrition in dysphagia management and innovative teaching methods using Web 2.0 technologies. Recent publications highlight a trend in nutrition education systems (4 entries from 2020) and food safety behavioral interventions (2009-2006). Earlier works include studies on frozen meal acceptance (1985) and foundational research in academic metadata systems (1988).

Christina Beisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Library Science
• Electronic Resources Management
• Metadata and Cataloging
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christina Beis is an Associate Professor and Director of Collections Strategies and Services at the University of Dayton Libraries. She is a full-time academic professional with leadership responsibilities in library collections, metadata, acquisitions, and discovery systems. Her research interests focus on electronic resources workflows and usability in discovery services , reflecting her commitment to improving access and efficiency in academic libraries. She has published on topics including web archiving, e-resources lifecycle communication, and technology integration in library operations. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on digital library infrastructure, user-centered design, and collaborative technologies. The articles highlight interdisciplinary applications in education, digital humanities, and organizational management within library contexts. Christina Beis is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Library Association (ALA), Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO), and the Ohio Valley Group of Technical Services Librarians. She served as Web Manager from 2018 to 2021 and has participated in multiple ALA committees related to metadata and technical services. She earned her M.L.I.S. from Kent State University in 2006 and a B.A. from Wittenberg University in 2005. She has been with the University Libraries since 2017, previously serving as the Discovery Services Librarian before assuming her current leadership role. While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership and scholarly activities suggest a mentorship role within the library profession. She has no listed scientific awards, but her sustained research and service contributions reflect professional recognition.

• Database Systems
• Data Engineering
• Data Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sergi Nadal Francesch is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) , affiliated with the College of Informatics of Barcelona (FIB) and the Department of Service and Information Systems Engineering . He leads research within the inSSIDE and DTIM groups, focusing on database technologies, data governance, and knowledge graph applications. Research areas: Database Systems, Data Engineering, Knowledge Graphs, Data Governance, and Automated Data Lifecycle Management Email: sergi.nadal@upc.edu His recent work explores automated data pipelines , scalable data discovery , and AI-driven medical diagnostics . He contributes to knowledge graph lifecycle development and graph-driven federated data systems , with projects funded by Horizon Europe and Spanish national programs. Scientific Awards : UPC Award for Quality in University Teaching (2021), Best Doctoral Thesis in SISTEDES (2021), EDBT 2025 Best Demo Paper

• Distributed Multimedia Applications
• eHealth
• Genomic Information
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jaime Delgado Mercé is a Full Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) , affiliated with the Department of Computer Architecture and the Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering . His work focuses on Distributed Multimedia Applications , eHealth , Genomic Information , Metadata , Privacy , and Security , with a particular emphasis on standards development. Professional Category: Professor University: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Department: Computer Architecture Delgado's research explores the intersection of digital security , data privacy , and multimedia standards . He has contributed to frameworks for provenance in eHealth , privacy-enhancing annotations , and secure genomic information systems . His work aligns with FAIR principles and TRUST guidelines , ensuring data integrity and ethical compliance. Recent publications include standards for JPEG Systems (2024), privacy in genomic data (2023), and security-for-safety assurance for IoMT (2023). He collaborates extensively on international standards like ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG1, focusing on provenance metadata and secure software .

José Antonio Merlo Vegaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Open Access
• Digital Preservation
• Scientific Communication
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Jose Antonio Merlo Vega is a Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Salamanca . With over a decade of service since his 2014 appointment, he specializes in open access repositories, digital preservation, and scholarly communication systems. His work bridges traditional library science with modern technology through tools like Zotero and Mendeley. Focus areas: Open Access, Digital Preservation, Scientific Communication, Bibliographic Management Key collaborations with Universidad de Guadalajara and Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí Recent publications address university library services, scientific journal evaluation, and real-time document triage workflows. The 2023-2025 period highlights his research on data metrics, repository-driven knowledge sharing, and specialized research library services. He has directed doctoral theses on topics related to scientific visibility and digital identity. His influence extends through: Co-creation of Mexico's CTI.MX repository infrastructure Advancements in institutional repository impact analysis Educational programs for specialized library services

Sanjeev Gunawardenaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems)
• Software-Defined Radio
• GPS Signal Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sanjeev Gunawardena is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), part of Air University at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. His work focuses on advanced GNSS receiver design, software-defined radio, and signal processing for navigation systems. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Ohio University (2007) MS in Electrical Engineering, Ohio University (2000) BS in Electrical Engineering, Ohio University (1997) BS in Engineering Physics, Ohio University (1997) Dr. Gunawardena's research interests center on GNSS signal processing , software-defined navigation receivers , multipath mitigation , deeply integrated GPS/INS systems , and signal quality monitoring . His work enables high-fidelity monitoring and robust navigation in challenging environments. He has developed toolboxes and standards to support education and research in GNSS. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in software-defined radio for satellite navigation , metadata standardization , interference and anomaly detection , and high-precision receiver design . These works span applications in aviation, defense, and critical infrastructure protection. Scientific Awards: Best Paper of Session, ION GNSS+ 2013 (x2) Northrop Grumman Appreciation Award, 2011 NASA Turning Goals into Reality Aviation Safety Award, 2001 William E. Jackson Award, RTCA, 2008 Ohio University 10-Year and 5-Year Service Awards Innovation Recognition Award, Ohio University Best Paper of Session, ION GPS 2001 Dr. Gunawardena has been actively involved in research grants and projects related to GPS anomalous event monitoring, synthetic vision systems, and GNSS security. He has collaborated with the FAA, NASA, and industry partners. His work has led to technology transfer, including the deployment of the GPS Anomalous Event Monitor at major airports. He has contributed to labs and research teams such as the Avionics Engineering Center at Ohio University and the GNSS research group at AFIT. His current work includes developing next-generation software-defined GPS payloads and interference detection systems using global data networks.