Dr. Ira Weiss is a Professor of Strategic Management at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Department of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship. His expertise spans Global/International Management, Corporate Strategy, Higher Education Management, and Business Accreditation. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from UCLA (1976). His research focuses on strategic frameworks, organizational systems, and accreditation processes, as evidenced by his thought leadership in AACSB articles advising institutions on accreditation strategies. His academic contributions include over four decades of publications on IT management, risk mitigation, and professional certification. Notable works address end-user computing strategies, cost control in software development, and auditability of systems. Though no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, his influence extends through academic discourse and institutional best practices. He remains active in North Carolina State’s initiatives related to management innovation and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Janie McClurkin Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Her research focuses on post-harvest technologies, food safety, and innovative engineering education strategies. She holds a PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University and has extensive expertise in applying cold plasma technology to agricultural challenges. Education: B.S., Bio-Environmental Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University (2006) M.S.A.B.E., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University (2009) Ph.D., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University (2015) Research interests span post-harvest treatment innovations, biomass valorization, and educational methodologies. Her work emphasizes non-thermal plasma applications for food safety, mycotoxin mitigation, and sustainable agriculture practices. Publications reveal a strong focus on plasma technology for pest control, food preservation, and hydroponic systems. Her engineering education research explores inclusive pedagogy and curriculum development in diverse educational settings. Advising and grants include contributions to the NSF Convergence Accelerator project addressing food security in extreme environments. She is affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, advancing applied agricultural solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Graham Dove is an Assistant Professor at New York University (NYU) , affiliated with the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) . His work focuses on human-centered design approaches to AI , data-enabled products , and community science initiatives . He co-directs the Human-Centered Technology, Innovation, and Design PhD program and teaches courses like Digital Civics for Social Innovation and Design for Innovation with AI and ML . His research spans healthcare technology (e.g., MS care design with clinicians), urban environmental advocacy (e.g., NYC Chinatown air quality projects), and open data applications in civic innovation. He emphasizes participatory design and has collaborated with organizations like NYC Open Technology Institute (OTI) and BetaNYC. Currently, he explores how technology can address societal challenges through civic quality of life , remote patient monitoring , and environmental resilience . His lab ( People+Technology Lab ) integrates interdisciplinary methods to create equitable tech solutions. Notable projects include SONYC Urban Sound Tagging (sonic data for city planning) and community science frameworks to mitigate environmental risks. He advocates for transparency in smart city deployments and ethical AI design .
Adam Isen is an Associate Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in labor and public economics. His research focuses on the impact of government policies on households and firms, particularly exploring causal mechanisms behind economic inequality and intergenerational mobility. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a PhD in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Education: Bachelor's Degree: Stanford University PhD in Economics: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Research Interests: Labor Economics: Analyzing how policies affect labor markets, employment, and household decisions. Public Economics: Evaluating tax policies, social programs, and their long-term societal impacts. Intergenerational Mobility: Studying how policies influence outcomes across generations through mechanisms like military service, education access, and wealth distribution. Key Research Themes: His work often uses lottery-based natural experiments to isolate causal effects, such as studying lottery winners to assess wealth impacts on criminal behavior, homeownership, and education choices. Recent papers explore tax policy's effects on firm financing, pandemic-era unemployment insurance fraud, and the long-term consequences of historical policies like the Clean Air Act. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisee names are mentioned, but his research frequently involves collaborative projects with institutions and datasets such as the U.S. Social Security Administration and Swedish administrative records. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though his work suggests collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on policy evaluation and empirical analysis.
Jennifer Candipan is the Stanley J. Bernstein Assistant Professor of Sociology at Brown University and a faculty affiliate at Brown's Population Studies and Training Center, Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences (S4), and Urban Studies Program. She completed her PhD, MA, and BA in Sociology at the University of Southern California and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sociology at Harvard University (2019-2020). Her research focuses on stratification, urban sociology, race/ethnicity, and education, examining how neighborhoods and schools shape opportunities and produce inequality. Key themes include neighborhood change, gentrification, school choice, and health disparities. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Spencer Foundation, and Russell Sage Foundation. Teaching includes courses like Spatial Data Analysis Techniques , Statistics for Social Sciences , and Urban Inequality . She advises on multivariate statistical methods and urban sociology topics. Notable grants include a $375,000 Spencer Foundation grant (co-PIs Katrina Walsemann & Nicole Hair) and a NIH LRP Award for Health Disparities Research.
David Kazanjian is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He serves as Graduate Chair for the Comparative Literature and Literary Theory program (2024-25, 2026-2028), and has held prestigious fellowships including the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 2026), Vartan Gregorian Center (NYPL, 2025), and Berlin Prize. His scholarship bridges transnational American studies, Armenian diaspora studies, political philosophy, and postcolonial theory. PhD in Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley M.A. in Critical Theory, University of Sussex B.A. in Modern Thought and Literature, Stanford University Kazanjian's research examines dispossession through legal archives, transnational Armenian cultural politics, and 19th-century social movements. His work spans early American literature, Latin American colonialism, trauma theory, and Marxist analysis of freedom discourses. Recent publications address dispossession in colonial New England/Yucatán, Armenian diaspora representation, and improvisational freedom practices in the Atlantic world. His editorial roles include co-editing NYU Press's America and the Long 19th Century series and Social Text journal. 2022 Penn Provost's Award for Outstanding Mentorship of Ph.D. Students Berlin Prize, American Academy of Berlin As co-director of the Tepoztlán Institute for Transnational History of the Americas (2017-19) and affiliations with Penn's Gender & Sexuality Studies, Latin American Studies, and Middle East Center, Kazanjian fosters interdisciplinary scholarship. He teaches courses on capitalism theories, early American literature, and critical theory. His lab and collective work includes the Tepoztlán Institute and Social Text editorial collective, focusing on transnational historical methods and diasporic cultural analysis.
Stefano Caria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick. He will join the University of Oxford in 2025. His affiliations include J-PAL, CEPR (Development and Labour), BREAD, CAGE, and STICERD's EEE program. He serves as a trustee for the Global Change Data Lab (OWID), IGC lead academic for Ethiopia, and co-chair of J-PAL's Labor Sector. His research focuses on labor markets, development economics, and experimental methods, with recent projects addressing refugee employment in Jordan, garment sector dynamics in Ethiopia, and urban poverty in Bangladesh. Key publications include studies on labor market exclusion in African cities, firm growth constraints, and the impact of childcare subsidies in Egypt. He has received the Leverhulme Prize and contributes to policy through roles like editor at Econometrica and advisor to international organizations. Current work explores social structures in labor markets, climate migration, and adaptive policy interventions.
Lili Liu is the Dean of the Faculty of Health and a Professor at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on leveraging technologies to support older adults and family caregivers, particularly those living with dementia. She leads projects funded by Age-Well NCE, including apps for dementia risk management, usability scales for locating missing persons, and national data strategies. Collaborating with Ryerson University, she develops drone algorithms for locating cognitively impaired individuals. Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Rehabilitation Science and Occupational Therapy from McGill University. Research interests emphasize assistive technologies, caregiver support, smart home systems, and mixed-methods approaches. She explores ethical challenges in tech adoption, such as privacy concerns in alert systems and guardianship implications. Recent work includes digital storytelling interventions and frameworks for autonomy and independence in aging populations. Publications span dementia-related wandering, technology acceptance, and fall detection, with a focus on translational research. She advocates for policy changes through initiatives like Alberta’s Bill 210 (Silver Alert system). Current lab activities include the Aging and Innovation Research Program (AIRP), focusing on tech solutions for aging challenges.
Elizabeth Gorman is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S). She also serves as Director of Undergraduate Programs. Her research focuses on work, professions, workplace gender and racial inequality, organizations, and quantitative methods. Gorman holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago. Her research explores two central themes: 1) the factors influencing career trajectories and opportunities, including gender and race impacts on hiring, promotion, and work effort; and 2) the societal influence of professional and expert occupations, particularly in global economies. Notable works include studies on gender disparities in corporate law firms, minority representation in elite professions, and organizational policies shaping workplace inequality. Gorman’s publications appear in top journals like the American Journal of Sociology , American Sociological Review , and Gender and Society . She has co-edited special issues on professional work and contributed chapters to edited volumes such as the Annual Review of Law and Social Science . Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on professions, workplace inequality, organizations, and quantitative methods. Gorman’s recent work emphasizes skill development practices in elite firms and the evolving structure of professional work, reflecting her commitment to advancing understanding of systemic inequalities and organizational dynamics.
Michelle Guy, MD is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine, and a key figure in medical education and health equity. She is affiliated with the Department of Medicine and the Division of General Internal Medicine, where she serves as Director of Diversity for Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Director for Equity and Anti-Racism Continuing Education in the UCSF Differences Matter initiative. Professor, Department of Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine Director of Diversity, Graduate Medical Education Director for Equity and Anti-Racism Continuing Education, Differences Matter Member, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators Gold-Headed Cane Faculty Inductee Her educational background includes a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Michigan, an M.D. from the University of Missouri–Columbia, and residency and chief residency training at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School. University of Michigan: B.A., Comparative Literature University of Missouri–Columbia: M.D., 2000 Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School: Residency and Chief Residency, 2000–2003 UCSF: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, 2017 Dr. Guy’s research and professional interests center on creating inclusive learning and clinical environments. She is a national leader in training faculty to recognize and interrupt microaggressions, mitigate bias in virtual interviews, and promote holistic review in residency selection. Her work in medical education emphasizes mentoring across differences, inclusive leadership, and curriculum development for equity. She also specializes clinically in Primary Care and Obesity Medicine, teaching obesity management to medical students and contributing to the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) as an item writer and board member. Her publications reflect a focus on improving resident training and clinical safety, particularly in substance use disorders. Both of her recent articles involve interventions to enhance resident competence in addiction medicine—one on naloxone co-prescribing and another on SBIRT training assessment—highlighting her commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and educational innovation. Dr. Guy has received significant recognition for her contributions: Excellence in Clinical Care, Robert Crede Award (2007) Marin Magazine Top Physician, Primary Care (2015) UCSF Medical Center Exceptional Physician Award (2015) Induction into the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (2017) Gold-Headed Cane Faculty Inductee (2021) She actively advises and leads institutional initiatives rather than traditional graduate students, with leadership roles in faculty development, GME diversity strategy, and national lectures on inclusive education. She is deeply involved in the UCSF Differences Matter program and the Academy of Medical Educators’ Diversity Committee. Her work continues to shape equitable practices in medical training and patient care across the country.
Carol Campbell is a Professor and Head of School at the Moray House School of Education and Sport , University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on educational policy , teacher leadership , and professional learning , with a focus on equity, collaboration, and evidence-informed practices. Research Themes : Educational equity, teacher-led professional development, international school collaboration (e.g., NORCAN program), and knowledge mobilization. Key Collaborations : Education International, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales.
Dr. Silvana Deilen is a Researcher at the Institute for Translation Studies & Technical Communication within the Faculty of Language and Information Sciences at the University of Hildesheim. She joined the university in 2023 after working as a Research Associate at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz from 2018-2024. Her primary research focus centers on accessible communication, particularly in the areas of Easy Language and Plain Language translation, with special emphasis on cognitive aspects of translation processes and AI-assisted translation technologies. Dr. Deilen earned her B.A. in Multilingual Communication from Cologne University of Applied Sciences (2012-2015), followed by an M.A. in Specialized Translation from the same institution (2015-2018). She completed her doctoral studies (Dr. phil.) in Translation Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2018-2021) with summa cum laude distinction, supervised by Prof. Dr. Silvia Hansen-Schirra and Prof. Dr. Arne Nagels. Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains within translation and communication accessibility. A significant portion of her work examines the cognitive processing of compound words in Easy Language, utilizing eye-tracking methodologies to investigate how visual segmentation affects reading behavior and cognitive load. She has pioneered research on AI-assisted translation for health communication, particularly focusing on how large language models can support the creation of accessible health information. Her work bridges theoretical translation studies with practical applications in healthcare, government communication, and digital accessibility. Dr. Deilen's publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of technology and accessibility. Her recent work shows strong emphasis on evaluating AI systems like ChatGPT for translation tasks, developing editorial workflows for AI-assisted translation of health information, and investigating cognitive aspects of compound translation. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects linguistics, cognitive science, health communication, and artificial intelligence, demonstrating how translation studies can address real-world accessibility challenges. 2014 & 2016: PROMOS Scholarships 2018-2021: Doctoral Scholarship from Gutenberg Young Researchers College 2020: Best Student Paper Award at Swiss Conference on Barrier-free Communication 2023: Award for Outstanding Dissertation from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz 2023: Multiple research grants from University of Hildesheim, Wort & Bild Verlag, and Niedersachsen Zukunftsdiskurse 2025: DAAD Postdoctoral Research Grant Dr. Deilen actively collaborates on significant research projects including the KI-GesKom project (AI-Supported Health Communication in Plain Language), which receives funding from the state of Niedersachsen. She works closely with Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Lapshinova-Koltunski, Prof. Dr. Christiane Maaß, and Sergio Hernández Garrido as part of the Research Center for Easy Language. Her work with the Apotheken Umschau demonstrates practical application of research, translating health information into accessible formats for people with communication limitations. Dr. Deilen also contributes to the academic community as a program chair and scientific committee member for international conferences including UCCTS 2025 and Translation in Transition 2024.
Lisa Ollinger is a Professor of Production Automation at Ulm University of Applied Sciences (Technische Hochschule Ulm), where she has been serving since October 2019. She teaches courses in Automation Technology 1 and 2 for the Business Engineering program, Industrial Automation for the Digital Production program, and Flexible Automation for the Systems Engineering and Management Master's program. Her educational and professional background includes: Technology Leader for Engineering Projects in Automation and Digitalization at Procter & Gamble GmbH (2014-2019) Researcher at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in the Innovative Factory Systems research area (2012-2014) Research Assistant at TU Kaiserslautern in the Production Automation department (2009-2011) Professor Ollinger's research focuses on the intersection of industrial automation and digital transformation. Her work explores how emerging technologies like Industrial Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, and digital twins can revolutionize manufacturing and logistics processes. She investigates flexible production systems that can adapt to changing requirements through skill-based engineering approaches and novel communication architectures using OPC UA standards. Her research also extends to robotics applications, particularly industrial robotics and autonomous mobile robots, often leveraging ROS (Robot Operating System) frameworks. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical implementations of Industry 4.0 concepts, particularly in warehouse management and production systems. She examines how digital twin technology can enhance logistics operations and how agent-based systems can improve manufacturing resilience. A common thread in her work is the application of OPC UA communication standards to create more flexible, interoperable industrial systems. Professor Ollinger holds significant administrative roles at THU: Dean of the Master's program in Systems Engineering and Management Member of the University Council Member of the Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Materials Testing (IFW) Founding Ambassador for Startup South She maintains active professional connections through ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and ORCID, reflecting her commitment to academic collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of industrial automation and digital manufacturing.
Dr. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London. She serves as Programme Lead for the BSc International Business Programme and Trade2Grow Executive Education Programme. Additionally, she is Impact Lead at the Brunel Centre for AI: Social and Digital Innovation, where she leads the capability area in the Future of Work. Dr. Tabaghdehi is also an economist and social impact advisor for the independent NGO, Social Innovation Movement. Dr. Tabaghdehi earned her PhD in Economics and Finance (2008) and MSc in International Money, Finance, and Investment (2015), both from Brunel University London. She also holds a BA in Theoretical Economics from University of Mazandaran. She completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Tabaghdehi is internationally recognized for her research on digital transformation, with particular expertise in the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Her work focuses on how emerging technologies shape industries, labor markets, and society, with emphasis on enhancing SME growth through technological innovation. She explores applications across critical sectors including social care, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. A central theme in her research is smart data governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data in decision-making processes. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and business strategy. She has developed frameworks like the Digital Business Auditing Framework, which has been adopted internationally for smart city initiatives. Her work connects academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by her presentations as oral and written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee. Her publications span AI ethics, digital footprint implications, fertility economics, and healthcare cost analysis, showing interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining thematic coherence around digital transformation's societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition Semi-finalist: Research Impact Award at Brunel University London, 2023 Staff Award: Exceptional in Collegiality and Supportive to Colleagues at Brunel University London, 2022 Exceptional Performance at Regents University London, 2018-19 Staff Award in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Regents University London, 2016 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2014 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2013 Dr. Tabaghdehi actively supervises PhD students researching areas including Smart Data Governance, Ethical AI Governance, Digital Innovation Impact, Responsible AI Adoption Strategies, Sustainability, and Future of Labour Market. She has secured research funding from multiple sources including the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), Brunel University London, and Brunel Business School. Her current projects include research on AI Adoption and Governance, Youth digital addiction, Algorithm Reliability Framework, and SMEs digital footprints. She has also co-designed the "Digital Adoption" module for the UK Government's Help to Grow Management program, demonstrating the practical application of her research. As a member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Tabaghdehi serves as an associate practitioner at Social Value International, associate member of the Big Innovation Centre, and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI. She is also a member of the ESRC Review College, British Academy of Management Review College, and Energy Institute UK, contributing to the broader academic and policy communities through these roles.
Guido Perboli is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Logistics Coordinator and Project Coordinator for activities supporting relationships with government bodies. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center CARS@PoliTO (Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable Mobility) and serves as Director of the ICT for City Logistics and Enterprises (ICElab@Polito) research center, which he founded in 2016. His research interests span a broad range of topics including Operations Research, Logistics, Last-mile Delivery, Sustainable Logistics, Combinatorial Optimization, Stochastic Programming, Business Development, and Lean Business methodologies. His work particularly focuses on City Logistics, Green Logistics, and the application of emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI in supply chain management. He has developed GUEST, a Lean Business methodology for innovation processes from early idea definition to implementation. Professor Perboli's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, blockchain applications in supply chains, and the integration of AI techniques in transportation systems. His work shows an increasing trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines optimization methods with emerging technologies to address sustainable urban mobility challenges. Professional Recognition: CASE Best Paper award from IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (2011) Effective member of INFORMS (2019-present) Effective member of EURO (1995-present) Effective member of AIRO (1995-present) Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Research and Technology (2020-present) Associate Editor for Sustainability (2018-present) Professor Perboli actively advises PhD students and has supervised numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like SINFONICA, HESTER, and 5G-LOGINNOV. He serves as Scientific Director for multiple commercial research projects focused on blockchain, IoT, and AI applications in logistics. Beyond academia, he is Chief Scientific Officer of Arisk S.p.A., a fintech company specializing in business crisis prediction using AI and machine learning. His research group, ICElab@Polito, focuses on two main areas supporting urban growth: logistics and enterprises. The center collaborates with numerous companies including Amazon, DHL, and FCA, addressing real-world challenges in urban logistics and supply chain management through innovative research approaches.
