Casper Harteveld is an Assistant Professor in the Game Design Program at Northeastern University , with affiliated appointments in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering , Electrical and Computer Engineering , and the School of Law . He also collaborates with faculty in Marine Science and Public Policy. His research focuses on using games to study and improve decision-making, particularly in complex systems like pharmaceutical supply chains and disaster response. He applies games in areas where natural environment studies are challenging, collecting behavioral data through simulations. His work integrates Human-Computer Interaction , Artificial Intelligence , Virtual Reality , and Computational Thinking , emphasizing societal impact and education. In recent years, he has led projects such as RePresent , a serious game addressing Access to Justice for pro se litigants, and has received NSF and DARPA awards. His publications cover topics like AI in Game Design , Escape Rooms for Education , and Computational Thinking Metrics . Scientific Awards: Young Talent Prize of Information Systems Special Prize for Best Dissertation in Simulation & Gaming Five NSF Awards (including CRISP and TIER 1 grants) DARPA Young Faculty Award NSF Fellow of the Next Generation of Hazards & Disasters Researchers
Nuno Sousa e Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a Partner at PTCS. He graduated (2011), earned his Master’s (2013), and completed his PhD (2019) at the Porto School of Law. He holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Competition Law from the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (2013). His work spans Intellectual Property, IT Law, EU Law, and Private Law, with 144 research outputs and active involvement in the Católica Research Centre for the Future of Law (CEID-CRCFL) since 2020. PhD in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2019) LL.M. in Intellectual Property, MIPLC (2013) Master’s in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2013) Licenciatura (LL.B.) in Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2011) His research focuses on Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, EU Law, and LegalTech, contributing to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals via education and legal innovation. He has published 4 books, over 50 articles, and supervised 23 research works. His 2025 articles address AI regulation and digital inheritance, while 2023-2024 outputs explore copyright adaptation and AI-robotics liability. He received the Prémio Abreu Advogados (2020), acted as legal expert for international institutions, and taught in Portugal, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, and the UK. Recent supervisions include Valente, C.D.P.D.O. (2023) on GDPR-related civil liability. His 2022-2025 projects emphasize CEID-CRCFL, AI-legality intersections, and EU legal harmonization.
Tianmin Shu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Cognitive Science. He directs the Social Cognitive AI (SCAI) Lab and is a member of the Data Science and AI Institute. Dr. Shu's educational background includes: PhD in Statistics, University of California, Los Angeles (2019) BS in Electronic Engineering, Fudan University (2014) Dr. Shu's research pioneers machine social intelligence to build human-centered AI systems. His work integrates: Embodied AI for physical-world human-robot collaboration Neurosymbolic methods for multimodal social reasoning Computational models of human social cognition Theory of Mind frameworks for mental state inference Continual learning for adaptive social agents Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant research thrusts: (1) Multimodal Theory of Mind systems like MMToM-QA for mental state reasoning, (2) Embodied assistance frameworks such as GOMA for goal-oriented human-robot alignment, and (3) Human feedback learning methods including pragmatic feature preferences. His work increasingly bridges language models with world models while exploring neural correlates of social cognition through fMRI studies. Dr. Shu's scientific contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards: Cognitive Science Society’s 2017 Computational Modeling Prize 2020 NeurIPS Best Paper Award (Cooperative AI Workshop) 2022 IROS Workshop Excellent Paper Award 2024 ACL Outstanding Paper Award (MMToM-QA) As director of the SCAI Lab, Dr. Shu leads research on socially intelligent systems through open-source platforms including VirtualHome 2 (multi-agent household simulator) and SimWorld (photorealistic interaction simulator). His lab develops computational frameworks that enable machines to perceive social dynamics, infer intentions, and provide context-aware assistance in complex environments.
Marek Kopel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology. He has held this position since 2011 and has been affiliated with the university since 2001. His teaching focuses on video games, information retrieval, and databases. Ph.D. in Computer Science Kopel's research spans game development, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and music technology. He explores the intersection of games and AI, including real-time music adaptation in gameplay and VR interaction methods. His work also addresses procedural generation, optimization algorithms, and accessibility in educational materials. His publications highlight trends in VR immersion, game AI, and music industry analysis, often leveraging machine learning and semantic web technologies. He contributes to the organization of international conferences like ACIIDS and ICCCI. Kopel actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, notably through the InforMusic science club. He integrates his passion for music into research, playing instruments in university bands (WITelsi) and testing student-created games.
Corey Clark, Ph.D., serves as Deputy Director of Research and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Southern Methodist University's Lyle School of Engineering. He leads the Human and Machine Intelligence (HuMIn) Game Lab, pioneering research at the intersection of gaming, artificial intelligence, and human computation to solve large-scale problems in healthcare, education, and national security. Dr. Clark holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude for his undergraduate degree. His doctoral research focused on nanoscale modeling and simulation techniques for Molecular Beam Epitaxy and Chemical Vapor Deposition of exotic materials. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, Human Computation, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, and Educational Technology. Clark is renowned for transforming commercial video games into distributed computing platforms through human computation, enabling breakthroughs in medical diagnostics and educational technology. His technical innovations in HTML5/JavaScript multithreading have been featured at major international game conferences. Analysis of Clark's 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a dominant focus on generative AI applications integrated with gaming mechanics, particularly for knowledge graph enhancement, medical diagnostics, and computational thinking education. Key trends include explainable AI systems, human-AI collaboration through gameplay, blockchain applications, and privacy-preserving machine learning, demonstrating consistent innovation in applying game-based approaches to real-world problems. Dr. Clark has secured over $1.7 million in competitive research funding, including: Human Computation for Ocular Tomography Analysis ($62,924) with Retina Foundation Cryptocurrency Transactional Analysis via Gaming ($60,000) with Raytheon Game-Based Adult Literacy (XPrize) ($480,000) Flexible Electronics for Airborne Laser ($820,000) with Missile Defense Agency Networked C4ISR Chip ($850,000) with US Army As CTO for Dallas-based game technology companies, Clark has helped raise over $12 million in startup funding. His HuMIn Game Lab currently develops immersive gameplay systems for cancer treatment research using crowdsourced computation and machine learning, with recent projects including therapeutic discovery platforms and blockchain-based task completion systems.
Dr. Jerry Roberson serves as Professor and Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM), where he developed the food animal program since joining in 2015. A board-certified specialist in Large Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM LAIM), he brings over 30 years of academic and clinical experience across multiple veterinary institutions. His educational journey includes a DVM from Oklahoma State University (1986), food animal internship at Iowa State University (1987), and PhD in Veterinary Science from Washington State University (1993) with research on Staphylococcus aureus mastitis epidemiology. Dr. Roberson's research centers on clinical mastitis treatment efficacy and small ruminant management practices. His work bridges laboratory investigation with field application, including surveys of St. Kitts small ruminant farmers and development of practical diagnostic tools. Recent publications (2017-2021) demonstrate continued innovation in bovine castration models, goat gastrointestinal diseases, and regional disease surveillance. His publication trends reveal consistent focus on improving dairy and small ruminant health through evidence-based protocols, with increasing emphasis on zoonotic diseases and diagnostic methodology refinement. Dr. Roberson's accolades include: Teacher of the Year Awards (Classes of 1999, 2001) SCAVMA Outstanding Educator in Clinical Sciences (1998) Carl J. Norden: Pfizer Distinguished Teaching Award (2011) American Indian Science and Engineering Society Professional of the Year (2011) As an active mentor, he guides LMU-CVM's food animal club (2018 Student Chapter of the Year winner) and integrates student training with clinical service. His professional leadership includes chairing ACVIM's General Exam Review Committee and serving on ADSA's Small Ruminant Program Committee, facilitating national collaborations in food animal medicine. Dr. Roberson leads LMU-CVM's food animal program development, directing research teams focused on mastitis treatment validation and small ruminant management practices across Appalachian and Caribbean agricultural communities.
Dr. Antonio Alonso-Bartol Bustos is affiliated with the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Salamanca (Department of Private Law). His academic rank remains unspecified, though he actively contributes to Commercial Law research. Research Interests : His work spans Intellectual Property Law , Corporate Governance , Insolvency Law , and Digital Law , with a focus on emerging technologies like NFTs and AI. Key Publications : Recent articles analyze EU copyright exceptions , NFT regulation , AI governance , and evolving insolvency frameworks . Academic Contributions : He has co-authored collective works on corporate restructuring and digital market competition , and authored a 2025 book on flexible copyright . Judicial Commentary : He provides critical insights on CJEU rulings, including cases related to AI-generated art and NFT fair use .
Dr. Serdar TALAS is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul University, Faculty of Law, Department of Public Law, specializing in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law. With over a decade of academic experience, he has made significant contributions to Turkish legal scholarship and education. His educational background includes: Doctorate (2004-2011) from Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Public Law Postgraduate studies (2001-2004) from Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Public Law Undergraduate degree (1997-2001) from Istanbul University, Faculty of Law Dr. TALAS's research focuses on the intersection of constitutional rights and criminal procedure, with particular emphasis on evidence law, judicial decision-making, and the application of European human rights standards in Turkish criminal justice. His work examines critical issues such as the right to defense, freedom of expression in criminal contexts, and the protection of personal data within criminal proceedings. He has published extensively on criminal liability, especially in specialized areas like medical law and environmental law. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on theoretical foundations of criminal law while addressing contemporary challenges in criminal justice systems, with recent publications showing increasing engagement with digital age challenges including cybercrime and data protection in criminal investigations. Dr. TALAS has received recognition through participation in numerous EU-supported research projects and has served on editorial boards of legal journals. His work on constitutional court decisions and their impact on criminal law has been particularly influential in Turkish legal circles. As an educator, Dr. TALAS has supervised 21 graduate theses across diverse criminal law topics, mentoring the next generation of legal scholars and practitioners. His teaching spans both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering core criminal law subjects as well as specialized courses like Medical Law and Environmental Law. He is actively involved in research projects addressing contemporary legal challenges, including alternative dispute resolution methods, cybercrime prevention, and constitutional court procedures. His international collaborations, particularly with German legal scholars, reflect his commitment to comparative legal studies.
Klim Zaporojets is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University, where he conducts research within the Data-Intensive Systems Group. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications in natural language understanding. His research focuses on information extraction systems that connect textual content with structured knowledge bases. His methodology emphasizes leveraging external knowledge sources to enhance information extraction performance, particularly in document-level contexts where entities evolve over time. His work spans temporal relation extraction, entity linking, and biomedical text mining applications. The publication record reveals a strong focus on document-level information extraction with increasing emphasis on temporal aspects and knowledge integration. Recent work explores large language model applications for graph learning and calibration challenges in LLMs, showing evolution from traditional NLP tasks to cutting-edge foundation model research. His publications appear in top-tier venues including ACL, EMNLP, CIKM, and NeurIPS. His scientific recognition includes the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, supporting his research at Aarhus University. His work has produced several influential datasets including DWIE, TempEL, and BioDEX that have become benchmarks in document-level information extraction. Zaporojets maintains active collaborations with researchers at Ghent University (evidenced by his ugent.be email address) and has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary projects spanning computational linguistics, healthcare informatics, and knowledge representation. His technical contributions include open-source implementations of his research, demonstrating commitment to reproducible science.
Antonios Liapis is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Digital Games, University of Malta. He completed his PhD in September 2014 under the supervision of Georgios N. Yannakakis at the IT University of Copenhagen. His academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Information Technology from the same institution and a 5-year Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. Dr. Liapis has held various academic positions at the University of Malta: Post-doctoral Researcher (2014-2015), Lecturer (2015-2020), Senior Lecturer (2020-2022), and currently Associate Professor (2022-present). He has served as General Chair for multiple international conferences including FDG (2020), GALA (2019), and EvoMusArt (2018-2019). He is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Games and a member of the Games Technical Committee of the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence as an autonomous creator and as a facilitator of human creativity. Key areas include computationally intelligent tools for game design and computational creators that blend semantics, visuals, sound, plot, and level structure to create various game genres including horror, adventure, shooter, and dungeon crawler games. His work has resulted in over 150 peer-reviewed publications and several research awards. Dr. Liapis has secured multiple research grants from the European Commission, including projects on AI-powered robotic material recovery, virtual reality aided design, and learning science through coding and play. His notable project series "Data Adventures" demonstrates the use of open data from Wikipedia, DBpedia, Wikimedia Commons, and OpenStreetMap to automatically generate adventure games with complete plots, characters, items, and locations. His scientific contributions have been recognized with several awards including Best Paper Awards at major conferences, Best Reviewer Award, and Runner-Up Best Student Paper Award. Dr. Liapis has also co-organized 16 workshops in diverse conferences throughout his career. Research interests include: Artificial Intelligence for creative applications Procedural Content Generation in games Computational Creativity systems Machine Learning for game design Affective Computing in virtual environments Human-AI collaboration in creative processes His recent work shows a strong trend toward integrating Large Language Models with game design, exploring quality diversity algorithms for creative applications, and advancing affect modeling for improved player experience. The research spans computer science, artificial intelligence, game studies, and human-computer interaction, with practical applications in education, entertainment, and design.
Eugénie Petitprez is a Lecturer at the University of Picardy Jules Verne's Faculty of Law and Political Science since 2022, with prior academic roles at the same institution including Contractual Lecturer and Researcher (2020-2022), ATER (2018-2020), and Contractual Doctoral Student (2015-2018). Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Private Law, University of Picardy (2019) Master 2 in Advanced Private Law, University of Picardy (2015) Dr. Petitprez's research spans civil law, private law, and digital law with particular expertise in suretyship, product liability, and insurance law. She investigates AI applications in health and media, e-sport regulations, and family law custody issues. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses critical legal challenges at technology-society intersections, evidenced by numerous publications in specialized journals. She is affiliated with the Amiens Center for Private Law and Criminal Sciences (Antoine Loisel Research Unit), contributing to advanced research in private law frameworks. While specific grant details aren't public, her active publication record indicates robust research activity. As a lecturer, she likely supervises graduate students in civil law and digital law specializations, providing mentorship in contemporary legal analysis and scholarly writing.
Axel Ranisch serves as Graduate Director and Special Teaching Assistant for Moving Image/Artistic Film at Saarland University of Fine Arts' School of Media Art & Design since 2022, following a 2021 Visiting Professorship. An internationally recognized filmmaker, he bridges professional practice and academic instruction through courses spanning directing, visual storytelling, and artistic film development. His research focuses on sensory filmmaking techniques , particularly the intersection of auditory elements and visual narrative, German mumblecore traditions, and historical avant-garde adaptation. Workshops like Art of Intimacy and Dada, Trash and Expressionism explore these themes through hands-on experimentation with constrained environments and improvisational methods. Analysis of his creative output reveals consistent exploration of authentic human interaction across formats - from low-budget mumblecore features to television productions. His films demonstrate evolving technical mastery while maintaining focus on emotional truth, with recent works increasingly incorporating autobiographical elements and historical film movement techniques. Key recognitions include: Grimme Prize (2019) for Familie Lotzmann auf den Barrikades City of Hof Prize (2020) for contributions to German cinema International festival success with over 100 screenings for early works Ranisch's mentorship emphasizes collaborative development through structured project consulting, helping students navigate text-image relationships and actor-director communication. His current supervision of projects like PENROSE continues his commitment to supporting emerging filmmakers while maintaining active professional practice through Tatort episodes and radio collaborations. His laboratory of practice exists through immersive workshops that function as creative incubators, where students develop skills in constrained environments while exploring sensory storytelling techniques across multiple mediums.
Ben Schneider serves as a Professor of Practice in the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, joining the faculty in December 2021. His appointment bridges academic instruction with two decades of professional game development experience. Schneider holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University, providing a strong humanities foundation for his work. His creative scholarship centers on innovative narrative systems in interactive media, specifically exploring: Procedural generation of dynamic story elements Integration of folklore traditions in digital environments Experimental structures for player-driven narratives Conventional prose techniques adapted for game contexts With significant industry contributions to major franchises including 'Lord of the Rings Online' and 'Dawn of War,' Schneider brings authentic production experience to classroom instruction. His recent media analysis of industry consolidation trends demonstrates ongoing engagement with critical business developments affecting game narrative design.
Dr Elizabeth Englezos is a Lecturer at Griffith Law School, Griffith University, appointed since February 2024. She serves as a member of the QLS Advisory Group on Generative AI in Legal Education and previously contributed to the Law Futures Centre (2023-2024). Her academic appointments include editorial roles as Managing Editor of Griffith Law Review (2025-present) and Copy-editor for the Journal of Cross-disciplinary Research in Computational Law (2024-present). Her educational background features: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Griffith University (2022), thesis: '#Hyperconnection: Law and the digital influence on individual identity' Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), Griffith University (2019) Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Queensland University of Technology Dr Englezos' research examines law's intersection with digital technologies, focusing on digital identity harms, algorithmic decision-making, and privacy regulation. Her work analyzes how digital environments impact individual autonomy through platforms, misinformation ecosystems, and AI systems. Key contributions address platform liability frameworks, democratic challenges in digital public spaces, and regulatory responses to emerging technologies. She employs interdisciplinary methodologies combining legal theory, semiotic analysis, and policy evaluation to develop practical governance solutions for contemporary digital dilemmas. Her publication trajectory (15 outputs 2018-2025) reveals increasing focus on AI governance and platform accountability, with recent works examining algorithmic policing, biodiversity law in pandemic contexts, and generative AI implications. The research consistently bridges theoretical analysis with practical regulatory applications across jurisdictions. Dr Englezos actively translates research into pedagogy through her 'Law and Digital Media' elective (launched 2022) and Contracts 1 teaching. Her professional engagement includes policy submissions to government consultations and editorial leadership. Current activities center on generative AI's impact on legal education through her QLS Advisory Group membership, positioning her at the forefront of emerging digital law challenges.
Joanna Kulesza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Law and International Relations at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, where she also serves as the Executive Director of the Lodz Cyber Hub research center. She is additionally a Professor at Vilnius University and has held visiting positions at Stanford University, University of Oxford, and University of Muenster. Her research focuses on the intersection of international law, cybersecurity, and Internet governance, with significant contributions to understanding jurisdiction in cyberspace, state responsibility, and human rights in digital environments. Dr. Kulesza's research interests span the application of public international law in cyberspace, international relations, due diligence in international law, state responsibility (including self-defense, sanctions, retorsions, and reprisals), cyber diplomacy, media law, human rights in cyberspace, freedom of expression online, regulation of internet platforms and digital services, intermediary liability, algorithmization and automation of law application, data governance, privacy and data protection online, cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyberwarfare, sanctions for actions using communication and information technologies, responsibility for algorithm operation (including lethal autonomous weapon systems), and internet governance with special focus on international telecommunications infrastructure, particularly low Earth orbit satellites. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on equitable access to satellite broadband, jurisdiction in cyberspace, international dispute resolution mechanisms for data conflicts, and the relationship between internet governance and sustainable development. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with practical policy frameworks and international standard-setting processes. President of the Republic of Poland Award (2009) Minister of Economy Award (2008) Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Award (2008) Foundation for Polish Science START program scholarship (2011) Foundation for Polish Science MONOGRAPHS scholarship (2012) Member of Scientific Committee of European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2018-2023) Dr. Kulesza actively mentors young scientists and serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Data & Policy (CUP), International Data Privacy Law (Oxford Academic), and European Journal of Law and Technology. She coordinates multiple international research projects, including the Global Digital Human Rights Network (COST CA19143) and serves as coordinator of University of Lodz's cooperation with the European Security and Defence College for specialized training in 'Cybersecurity and International Law'. As Director of the Lodz Cyber Hub, she leads an interdisciplinary research center that combines public international law, international relations, and information and communication technologies, with particular emphasis on internet governance. The center supports decision-making processes and builds intellectual capacity in the information society, addressing issues of international law application in cyberspace, cybersecurity, combating cybercrime, and human rights protection with special focus on privacy, data protection, freedom of expression, digital platform responsibility, and new media law.
