Dr. Fateme Zare is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Water Futures and the Fenner School of Environment & Society at Australian National University (ANU). Her expertise lies in complex systems modeling, particularly in water resources and integrated assessment. She employs computational and participatory methods to address socio-ecological challenges and develops methodologies for sustainable decision-making under uncertainty. Dr. Zare holds a PhD from ANU’s Fenner School, where her doctoral research focused on improving integrated assessment and modelling processes in water sectors. She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) with extensive teaching experience in systems thinking, evidence-based problem-solving, and stakeholder management. Her research interests include Decision-Making Under Deep Uncertainty, Multi-Sector Dynamics, and System Dynamics. Notable contributions include frameworks for evaluating environmental modelling effectiveness and co-production approaches for resilient decision-making. She has collaborated widely with government, industry, and community groups, emphasizing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. Dr. Zare’s work spans academic publications, international conference presentations, and consulting roles. She actively seeks collaborations to bridge academic research with real-world applications in water resources and sustainability.
Eric Brubaker is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs at Duke University, where he teaches courses like DESIGNTK 540: Design Ethics & Social Innovation. He currently leads the Discovery phase of the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions project at NASA while maintaining academic affiliations. Brubaker holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Design) from Stanford University, supported by a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, and previously worked at Battelle, IDDS, and MIT D-Lab, focusing on hardware development, design education, and community-driven initiatives in the U.S., India, and Zambia. His research bridges engineering design, organizational studies, and learning sciences, emphasizing collaboration across disciplinary and societal boundaries. He employs ethnographic and mixed-methods approaches to study wicked problems in aviation, stakeholder engagement, and equitable community partnerships. Notable contributions include frameworks for human-AI collaboration and guidelines for impactful engineering education partnerships. Brubaker’s work has been published in journals like the Journal of Mechanical Design, International Journal of Engineering Education, and Advances in Engineering Education. He is affiliated with Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering and has collaborated with institutions such as Stanford’s Center for Work, Technology & Organization and NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.
Dr. Julian Dermoudy is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Learning and Teaching) in the School of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Tasmania. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he has received national and institutional recognition for his pedagogical contributions. His roles have included Head of School, Associate Dean, and Course Coordinator, reflecting his leadership in academic administration. His teaching spans the Bachelor of ICT and Master of ITS programs. Research Interests: Learning and Teaching Innovations Computing Education and Curriculum Design Serious Games and Gamification for Behavior Change Multimodal Analysis and Verification Parallelism and Software Engineering Funded Projects: UTAS Internal Funding: Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in Curriculum (2021-2021) Advising: Supervised 11 doctoral candidates across domains like biometric authentication, ICT curriculum design, and mobile technology impact. Recent students include Simon Stanton (Cooperative Intent) and Shahan Chowdhury (Collaborative In-Store Shopping). Labs/Teams: Active in curriculum redesign initiatives and educational technology innovation, particularly in VR and gamification applications.
Prof. Bart Dierynck is a Full Professor of Accounting at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Department of Accountancy at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). His research focuses on interdisciplinary questions at the intersection of management accounting, operations management, organizational behavior, and corporate responsibility. He holds visiting positions at Emory University and INSEAD and currently heads the PhD program in Accounting at Tilburg. His work emphasizes practical relevance, employing experimental and archival methods, and has been published in leading journals. He is an award-winning educator, teaching in MSc, MBA, and executive programs. Research Interests: Management accounting design and implications Behavioral aspects of organizational decision-making Sustainability and corporate responsibility integration Auditor learning processes and professional development Recent Research Trends: His 2024-2025 work explores compensation contracts, auditor learning frameworks, and cost efficiency strategies. Earlier studies address tax disclosures, supply chain accountability, and employee creativity incentives. His 2023 project on audit firm learning underscores workplace learning dynamics. Awards: Best Teacher MSc programs (2021) Teaching Innovation Award (2019) Professional Activities: Leads the PhD program in Accounting at Tilburg and serves on academic committees. His research is supported by grants, including a 2020-2023 project on auditor learning in audit firms. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Tilburg Sustainability Center and the Research Group: Accounting, focusing on multidisciplinary collaboration.
Mike Christiansen serves as an Associate Professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department within Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences, with a dual appointment at the USU Uintah Basin campus in Vernal, Utah. His academic positions encompass both the main Logan campus and statewide delivery systems, reflecting his commitment to accessible chemistry education across Utah's distributed campus network. Christiansen's research centers on transformative chemistry education methodologies, particularly flipped classroom models and technology-enhanced learning. His work spans organic chemistry pedagogy, statewide mentoring initiatives, and emerging applications of generative AI in educational contexts. He has pioneered broadcast-delivered chemistry courses using interactive video conferencing systems, creating scalable models for geographically dispersed instruction while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward educational innovation, with recent work focusing on generative AI applications and formal mentoring systems. His scholarship demonstrates a progression from synthetic organic chemistry (evidenced in 2020 cancer research) to dedicated chemistry education research, with increasing emphasis on technology integration and systemic mentoring solutions since 2015. Christiansen has developed comprehensive mentoring frameworks documented in practical handbooks and statewide program implementations. His educational technology contributions include extensive video resource libraries, e-book authoring systems, and assessments of AI-generated chemistry problems. While no specific awards are documented in available materials, his leadership in statewide faculty-to-student mentoring initiatives represents significant institutional impact. He actively integrates student-designed research projects into undergraduate chemistry curricula, particularly in organic chemistry laboratories, fostering authentic research experiences. His statewide mentoring program coordination demonstrates commitment to scalable student support systems, though specific grant details remain undocumented in source materials. Christiansen's laboratory and team efforts focus on virtual chemistry education infrastructure, developing multi-site broadcast models that maintain laboratory rigor through innovative synchronization techniques. His work establishes frameworks for delivering high-fidelity chemistry instruction across Utah's diverse geographic landscape while leveraging emerging technologies for enhanced student engagement.
Amos H. C. Ng is a Professor at the School of Engineering Science, University of Skövde, specializing in simulation-based optimization and Industry 4.0 technologies. His research bridges production engineering with human-robot collaboration, ergonomics evaluation, and cloud-based cyber-physical systems for manufacturing efficiency. Key Affiliations: University of Skövde (School of Engineering Science), Uppsala University (Industrial Engineering and Management) Research Themes: Multi-objective optimization, Digital Twin frameworks, Human-centric production systems, Reconfigurable manufacturing, Throughput bottleneck analysis Projects: ACCURATE 4.0 (Knowledge Foundation), VF-KDO (Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization), EWASS (Wire Harness Assembly Optimization) His recent publications demonstrate expertise in applying evolutionary algorithms, machine learning models, and digital human modeling tools to solve complex manufacturing problems ranging from crankshaft machining to wood supply chain robustness. Current work integrates motion capture technology with DHM tools for objective ergonomic assessments in assembly stations. Amos collaborates extensively with industrial partners like Volvo Penta and academic institutions, utilizing simulation-based approaches to enhance decision-making in production systems. His methodological focus includes non-dominated sorting genetic algorithms, surrogate modeling, and parallel computing architectures for optimization tasks.
Pedro Manuel Moreno Marcos serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Telematics Engineering at Charles III University of Madrid, where he maintains an active research profile in educational technology. His academic work bridges telecommunications engineering with data-driven educational innovation, focusing on the practical implementation of analytics in real-world learning environments across Spanish and European higher education institutions. His research centers on learning analytics and artificial intelligence applications in education, with particular expertise in student behavior modeling, dropout prediction, and AI-enhanced learning environments. Key contributions include developing predictive models using multi-source data, creating tools like Statoodle for cheating prevention in LMS platforms, and pioneering human-centered generative AI applications through projects like GENIE Learn. His methodological approach combines machine learning algorithm evaluation with institutional ethnography to address adoption challenges in learning analytics. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals an accelerating focus on generative AI's educational potential since 2023, with increasing attention to ethical implementation frameworks and micro-credentialing systems. His work consistently addresses practical barriers in learning analytics adoption while maintaining strong connections to Spanish higher education contexts through projects like PALABRIA-CM-UC3M. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. While specific student supervision details aren't disclosed, his research methodology frequently involves multi-institutional collaborations across European higher education settings. Current projects indicate active grant funding for initiatives including SHEILA (Support Higher Education to Integrate Learning Analytics) and PALABRIA-CM-UC3M, though specific grant amounts and durations aren't specified in the source text. Dr. Moreno Marcos leads research within the university's learning analytics ecosystem, contributing to frameworks like SHEILA that inform institutional policy. His work with telepresence classrooms and IoT-enabled educational scenarios demonstrates engagement with emerging technology infrastructure, while his focus on multi-source data integration suggests leadership in developing comprehensive analytics platforms for complex educational environments.
Professor Prashant Kumar serves as Chair Professor at the University of Surrey, holding dual leadership roles as Founding Director of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) and Associate Dean (International) for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His expertise spans air quality management, green infrastructure development, and nature-based solutions for urban pollution and climate mitigation, with research focused on translating scientific findings into practical tools for cities worldwide. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and a Masters in Environmental Engineering & Management from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. This training underpins his multidisciplinary approach bridging environmental science, public health, and urban planning. Research priorities center on nature-based solutions for urban challenges, particularly through GCARE's development of public engagement tools like HedgeDate (hedge effectiveness assessment), Heat-Cool (urban cooling strategies), and GeoIKP (knowledge platform). Current work integrates social-ecological-technological systems to address thermal resilience and pollution exposure in megacities, with strong emphasis on vulnerable populations and real-world applicability. His recent 2025 publications reveal concentrated focus on urban air quality monitoring (especially low-cost sensors), green infrastructure effectiveness, and climate-health interconnections. Key themes include biomass burning impacts, children's pollution exposure, and smart city monitoring systems, demonstrating consistent application of modeling and field measurements to solve pressing urban environmental problems. Professor Kumar has secured approximately £10.5 million in individual research funding from a total portfolio exceeding £30 million. He actively serves on editorial boards for multiple environmental journals and reviews for over a dozen international funding agencies, while advising governmental bodies on air quality policy. His leadership extends to major initiatives including RECLAIM and OPERANDUM projects. As GCARE Director, he leads a globally connected research group developing nature-based solutions for pollution and heat mitigation. The team collaborates with city planners and communities worldwide, notably through OPERANDUM's development of real-time monitoring tools and public engagement platforms that translate complex science into actionable community guidance.
Stuart Charters is an Associate Professor at the School of Landscape Architecture, Lincoln University, New Zealand. His academic career spans research and teaching in computational agroecology, human-computer interaction, and software engineering. He serves as the Programme Director for the Master of Applied Computing and was previously seconded to be the Director of SIGNAL ICT Graduate School. Currently, he holds the position of Director of the Centre for Geospatial and Computing Technologies at Lincoln University. Dr. Charters holds a PhD and BSc (Hons) from the University of Durham, United Kingdom. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research that bridges technology, agriculture, and ecology, with applications in landscape architecture and sustainable agricultural systems. Charters' research focuses on the intersection of technology, agriculture and ecology, which he terms 'computational agroecology,' and on human aspects of computing including Software Engineering, Visualisation and eResearch. His work investigates how humans engage and interact with technology, with emphasis on both the design and deployment of environmental and agricultural technology, data presentation for consumption, and processes around human engagement. He particularly emphasizes that 'the ability for people to effectively engage with technology and interpret data is essential for technology adoption and effective data based decision-making.' His work in Evidence based Software Engineering aims to improve research reporting quality and provide methods to assess research evidence impact on practice or policy. His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning computational agroecology, IoT security, digital tools for landscape planning, and human-computer interaction in agricultural contexts. His work frequently employs geospatial modeling, multi-agent systems, and visualization techniques to address challenges in sustainable agriculture, landscape management, and technology adoption. A notable trend is his increasing focus on integrating ecological health with technological solutions in agricultural settings, particularly in New Zealand high-country environments. Charters actively supervises postgraduate research across diverse areas including neural networks for agricultural vehicles, IoT trust systems, technology's impact on elderly quality of life, and agile software development. His teaching includes directing the Master of Applied Computing program, which helps people transition into tech careers from any degree background. He has examined numerous courses including Industry Project COMP693 and Research Essay COMP698. He maintains an active international research network, collaborating with colleagues in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. His ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-1560-0805, and he is available for collaborative projects, industry engagement, and student supervision in Masters and PhD programs.
Dr. Shannon Davis is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University, where she has been actively teaching and conducting research since completing her PhD. She holds a PhD, MLA, and BLA (hons) from Lincoln University. As a mother of three boys, she works part-time to balance her academic career with family responsibilities. Dr. Davis is the Theme Leader for 'Future Foodscapes for Health' within the Centre of Excellence: Designing Future Productive Landscapes at Lincoln University. She also contributes to the Future Agroecosystems research theme. Her work spans two main research areas: urban agriculture/food landscapes and memorial design. Specializes in Urban Agriculture, Food Landscapes, and Landscape Planning and Assessment Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in landscape architecture Supervises Masters students in various research areas Works collaboratively with Crown Research Institutes and industry consultancies Dr. Davis's research in urban agriculture focuses on the spatial re-integration of productive land-uses back into urban settlements. She investigates how landscapes for both people and production can prosper within the peri-urban zone through spatial planning and design. Her work specifically considers the integration of food production, including animal-based systems, within urban greenspaces. She leads the 'Future Foodscapes for Health' research theme, which explores how food production can be reintegrated into urban form to improve food security and public health. Her research on memorial landscapes examines how Euro-western tourists experience genocide memoryscapes, particularly in Cambodia and Rwanda. She has supervised post-graduate students studying memorial landscapes in Colombia and Japan, exploring questions of equity, inclusivity, and justice in public spaces. Dr. Davis has received several awards for her work, including the NZILA Sustainability Award of Excellence and NZILA Distinction Award for Research in 2013, and was nominated for the Lincoln University Critic and Conscience of Society Award in 2022. 2013 NZILA Sustainability Award of Excellence 2013 NZILA Distinction Award for Research 2010 NZILA Bronze Award: Planning and Research 2022 Nominee for Lincoln University Critic and Conscience of Society Award Dr. Davis is actively engaged in community projects, serving as a board member of Ōtautahi Commons Trust, which runs a community garden and organic kai box enterprise. She has presented her research to government bodies including Environment Canterbury Regional Council and has contributed to policy discussions on spatial planning. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments.
Tiffany Young serves as Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at Robert Gordon University, specializing in Computer Science Education and Work-Based Learning pedagogy. Her academic profile integrates teaching responsibilities in Database Systems, Project Management, and Professional Development with active research in Graduate Apprenticeships and industry-academia alignment. As First Year Coordinator and Mental Health First Aider, she maintains strong student engagement while pursuing part-time PhD studies on graduate employability. Her research interests center on: Computer Science Education innovation Work-Based Learning frameworks Graduate Apprenticeship program development Ethical implications of Gen-AI in technical education Industry competency alignment strategies Recent publications analyze pass/fail grading models, data systems curriculum design, and meta-skill embedding in apprenticeship programs, reflecting her focus on practical pedagogical solutions. Dr. Young contributes to the Computing & Engineering Education Research Group and participated in the EU-funded Versatile Islands project (2019-2021), developing SME-focused tourism services. Her collaborative approach spans multiple institutions through ACM SIGCSE working groups and IEEE educational initiatives. Current research examines gender diversity in computing apprenticeships and ethical frameworks for AI integration in computing curricula.
Dr. Ikechukwu Nkisi-Orji is a Research Fellow at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, where he conducts research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, semantic technologies, and case-based reasoning. He is affiliated with the university's Artificial Intelligence & Reasoning Research Group and has extensive collaboration experience with the British Geological Survey and Oil and Gas Innovation Centre. His research focuses on intelligent information retrieval systems, ontology engineering and alignment, semantic web technologies, natural language processing, and case-based reasoning applications to real-world problems. Dr. Nkisi-Orji has made significant contributions through the development of the CloodCBR platform, a cloud-based CBR framework that received an honorable mention at ICCBR 2020, and the iSee platform for personalized explainable AI experiences. His recent publication trends (2023-2025) show a strong focus on integrating case-based reasoning with modern AI techniques, particularly large language models and retrieval-augmented generation systems. His work increasingly addresses explainable AI challenges, legal question answering systems, and methods for improving the reliability of AI outputs in specialized domains. Honourable mention at ICCBR 2020 for CloodCBR platform Dr. Nkisi-Orji has active supervision availability for PhD students in Semantic Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, and Ontology design/alignment/application. His research is supported by collaborations with industry partners including the Oil and Gas Innovation Centre, where he has worked on extracting business intelligence from text and applying case-based reasoning to asset inventory management. As the key architect of the CloodCBR platform and contributor to the iSee XAI platform, Dr. Nkisi-Orji leads research efforts focused on making AI systems more transparent, reliable, and applicable to industrial-scale problems through the integration of traditional AI methods with contemporary approaches.
Sonia Adam-Ledunois is a Senior Lecturer at Paris Dauphine-PSL University, a researcher at the DRM laboratory (UMR CNRS 7088 - M-Lab team), and an associate researcher at the Cercle de l'innovation (Fondation Dauphine). Since 2024, she has served as Vice-President for partnerships and corporate relations at the university. She holds a doctorate in management sciences, with her work emphasizing transformative approaches to organizational and societal challenges. Her research explores: Cooperation dynamics between internal/external actors in innovative organizational configurations. Managerial and social innovation , particularly how collaborative processes drive impact. Science fiction as a lens for analyzing management practices, fostering R&D creativity, and prototyping future scenarios. She employs research-intervention methodologies across sectors (automotive, healthcare, ESS, defense) and co-leads the Red Team Defense program for the French Ministry of Armed Forces. Adam-Ledunois directs institutional initiatives including: The House of Entrepreneurship (founded 2020) and two academic programs: Master's in Entrepreneurship/Innovative Projects and the Executive Certificate 'Supporting Startups and Intrapreneurship'. The Observatory of Managerial Innovation and Management Museum (Cercle de l'innovation). She teaches social innovation, impact entrepreneurship, and research methodologies, while serving on committees for the Dauphine incubator, Dauphine Foundation, and Tasmane Foundation (promoting inclusive digital ecosystems). Her 15 most recent publications (2017–2025) converge on: The application of science fiction to organizational foresight, ethics, and strategic design. Innovation frameworks blending social impact, technology, and collaborative governance. Historical/comparative analyses of management paradigms and their evolution.
Seidali Kurtmollaiev is a Professor at Kristiania University College's School of Economics, Innovation and Technology. His academic career bridges theoretical research and practical industry applications, with notable contributions to innovation measurement frameworks including the Norwegian Innovation Index. Professor Kurtmollaiev's research focuses on the intersection of service innovation, organizational change, and customer behavior. His work examines how businesses develop and implement innovations, how customers perceive and react to innovation, and how organizations can structure themselves for sustained innovative capability. He has particular expertise in measuring innovation through customer perspectives rather than purely internal metrics. His publication portfolio shows a consistent focus on practical applications of innovation theory across multiple industries including airlines, banking, and retail. The articles reveal evolving research interests from foundational work on innovation metrics to more recent applications examining specific industry challenges. A notable pattern is his focus on the tension between innovation and quality, particularly how customers evaluate innovative services when quality suffers. Co-developer of the Norwegian Innovation Index Regular contributor to major Norwegian business publications Frequent collaborator with industry experts on practical innovation challenges As an educator, Kurtmollaiev teaches across multiple innovation-related subjects including service innovation, product development, service marketing, intrapreneurship, business development, and change management. His teaching reflects his research focus on practical application of innovation principles in real business contexts.
