Joon Yeon Choeh is a Professor in the Department of Software at Sejong University 's College of Artificial Intelligence Convergence. With a Ph.D. in Management Engineering from KAIST, he leads the Intelligent Contents Lab , focusing on predictive analytics through social media and user-generated content. Education: Ph.D. (2006), MS (1998), BS (1996) from KAIST Current: Professor at Sejong University (2008–present) Previous: SK Telecom (2003–2008), Communication Intelligence Division His research spans NLP for social media analysis , market trend prediction , and neural network applications . Recent work includes economic sentiment indexing , personality prediction , and COVID-19 behavioral analysis . Key publication trends (2020–2025) show expertise in: Electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM) modeling Bayesian networks and ensemble methods Time-aware microblog analysis Neuroticism and mental health prediction Consumer-generated content integration Speech spectrogram-based biometrics Contact: zoon@sejong.edu | Lab: Intelligent Contents Lab | Phone: 02-3408-3887
Jan Martin Zepter is a Postdoctoral Researcher at DTU's Department of Wind and Energy Systems, specializing in distributed energy resource modeling with emphasis on electric vehicle-grid integration and renewable energy systems. His work directly supports European decarbonization initiatives through projects like EV4EU and INSULAE. His academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (2019-2023) M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2016-2019) Dual M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (Electrical Engineering focus), Technical University of Berlin (2016-2019) B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Technical University of Berlin (2013-2017) Dr. Zepter's research bridges technical and economic domains, developing advanced models for virtual power plants , degradation-aware battery operation , and local flexibility markets . His fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Electric Vehicle Engineering (100%), Energy Engineering (52%), and Battery Systems (46%), with growing contributions to DC Microgrids and Photovoltaics integration. He pioneers methodologies combining receding horizon optimization with real-world market constraints to enable high renewable penetration. His 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate three critical trends: (1) Techno-economic analysis of PV-powered EV charging infrastructure, (2) Degradation-cost integration in battery market participation, and (3) Local flexibility market designs for distribution networks. These works establish novel frameworks for consumer-centric energy markets while addressing grid stability challenges through distributed resources. As an active supervisor, Dr. Zepter guides four PhD candidates—D. M. Santos (degradation-aware V2G), M. Ledro (battery-hybrid systems), A. Malkova (EV-powered plants), and X. Cao (EV management)—across European projects with combined funding exceeding €15M. His research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action) through practical solutions for island energy systems and transport electrification. Based at DTU's Wind and Energy Systems department, he collaborates with industry partners on real-world demonstrations including Bornholm Island's virtual power plant and Madeira's replication initiatives, focusing on scalable solutions for renewable integration in constrained grids.
James Shaw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh. His research traverses philosophy of language, philosophical logic, formal epistemology, ethics, and the history of analytic philosophy, focusing on foundational questions about how thought and language interface with reality, the structure of reasoning, and the limits of expressibility and knowledge. Shaw's work critically engages with topics such as semantic transparency, rule-following paradoxes, truth-value gaps, and de se belief. His publications exhibit a consistent emphasis on logical rigor applied to metaphysical and epistemic puzzles, often bridging historical insights (e.g., Wittgenstein) with contemporary debates in semantics and modal epistemology. A recurring theme is the exploration of boundaries—whether in sense, expression, or knowledge—and their implications for coherent theorizing. He maintains an active advising role, mentoring graduate students across diverse areas including metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of language. His extensive list of advisees reflects a commitment to fostering academic rigor in philosophical research.
Maria Aloni is an Associate Professor of Logic and Language at the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) and the Department of Philosophy at the University of Amsterdam. She holds dual affiliations with the Formal Semantics & Philosophical Logic (FSPL) research unit as her primary affiliation and the Epistemology & Philosophy of Science (EPS) unit as her secondary affiliation. Her research bridges formal semantics, philosophical logic, and the philosophy of language, with particular expertise in quantification, modality, and the interpretation of indefinite expressions. She currently leads the N∅thing is Logical (NihiL) project, which investigates cognitive tendencies to neglect empty representations and their effects on reasoning and interpretation. Aloni completed her PhD at the University of Amsterdam in 2001 with the thesis "Quantification under Conceptual Covers," which won the prestigious E. W. Beth Dissertation Prize in 2002. Her academic trajectory includes significant research funding: an NWO Veni grant (2004-2007) for "Semantic Structure and Dynamics in Natural Language Interpretation," an NWO Vidi grant (2007-2012) as Principal Investigator for "Indefinites and beyond. Evolutionary pragmatics and typological semantics," and the current NWO Open Competition Grant (since 2023) for the NihiL project. Her research spans formal semantics and pragmatics, with specific expertise in quantification, modals, propositional attitudes, reference, indefinites, disjunction, indexicals, questions, imperatives, and various semantic phenomena including free choice, exhaustification, and presupposition. She employs diverse methodologies including formal modeling, corpus analysis, and experimental approaches to investigate how linguistic meaning is constructed and interpreted across different contexts and languages. Aloni's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the "neglect-zero" hypothesis, examining how cognitive tendencies to ignore empty representations affect interpretation of quantifiers, disjunction, and free choice phenomena. Her work also explores cross-linguistic and diachronic dimensions of indefinites, investigating how pragmatic inferences become conventionalized in language through historical processes. Scientific awards: E. W. Beth Dissertation Prize (2002) for "Quantification under Conceptual Covers" As an educator, Aloni coordinates the MoL Graduation Trajectory for Master of Logic students and teaches courses including "Introduction to Logic" and specialized seminars on semantics and philosophy. She has supervised numerous Master's theses in the Logic program, with recent students exploring topics related to free choice phenomena, perspective shifts, and linguistic semantics. Her research is supported by significant grants from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and previously from the European Union. Aloni is a key member of the Formal Semantics & Philosophical Logic research unit at ILLC and collaborates extensively with international researchers. Her current NihiL project brings together interdisciplinary perspectives from linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science to investigate the cognitive foundations of logical reasoning and its divergence from everyday reasoning patterns.
Dr. Daniel Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at San Francisco State University. His research focuses on quantum computing, probabilistic programming, machine learning, and theoretical computer science. He explores interdisciplinary areas such as hybrid classical-quantum systems, Gaussian process optimization, and computational chemistry modeling. His work bridges algorithmic design with practical applications, including quantum circuit simulation and molecular geometry optimization. Dr. Huang’s recent publications highlight advancements in GPU-based quantum computing, gradient-constrained neural networks, and probabilistic programming languages like Push. He emphasizes the integration of physical priors into machine learning models and explores disruptive technologies like quantum visualization tools. His research often involves collaborative projects, as seen in works on meta-Gaussian processes and data-parallel inference algorithms. His academic contributions span over a decade, with notable papers in probabilistic program semantics, logic in linear spaces, and compiler optimizations for probabilistic models. Though no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his active publication record reflects sustained scholarly engagement. Contact: danehuang@sfsu.edu , Thornton Hall 906.
Dominika Wruk is an Assistant Professor at the University of Mannheim's Business School, specializing in Sustainable Entrepreneurship. She leads the BMPF-funded junior research group platforms2share and is part of the i-share network, examining the sharing economy's organizational models and impacts. University of Mannheim, Germany Ecole de Management, Bordeaux, France Her research bridges two major clusters: (1) cooperative models and technologies in the sharing/platform economy, and (2) diffusion of management concepts through institutional theory lenses. She employs mixed methods to analyze organizational legitimacy, social innovation frameworks, and sustainability metrics. Recent publications reveal interdisciplinary focus combining ecological economics, business ethics, and organizational theory. Key themes include ethical business models, social impact quantification, and institutional diffusion mechanisms in emerging economies. DFG-funded project on management concepts diffusion BMPF funding for platforms2share research group She contributes to academic discourse through journal articles in GAIA and Journal of Business Ethics , plus book chapters and policy reports. Her work establishes measurement frameworks for social innovation impacts and develops conceptual models for sustainable organizational forms.
Jeremy Goodman is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), where he serves as the Miller Associate Professor. Previously, he taught at the University of Southern California (USC) from 2016 to 2023. His research focuses on epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and philosophical logic, with a particular emphasis on integrating formal methods into philosophical inquiry. Education: He earned his PhD from New York University, followed by a BPhil and DPhil in Philosophy at the University of Oxford. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University, where he majored in philosophy alongside cognitive neuroscience and physics. Research Interests: Goodman’s work explores foundational questions in epistemology, such as the nature of knowledge and epistemic justification, as well as metaphysical issues like grounding theory and modal logic. His recent projects include investigations into belief revision through probabilistic frameworks and critiques of traditional subjective probability models in epistemology. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Cian Dorr, Harvey Lederman, and Bernhard Salow, producing influential papers in venues like Philosophical Studies and Noûs . Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record and academic tenure reflect sustained scholarly excellence. Advising/Grants: No formal student advisees are listed, but his work engages deeply with collaborative research projects. Grant details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Although no specific lab affiliations are noted, his research intersects with interdisciplinary areas like cognitive science and formal logic, suggesting potential collaborations with related departments.
Damian Melamedoff-Vosters is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at NYU Shanghai, affiliated with the Department of Humanities. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2021) and prior positions at the University of Manitoba. His research focuses on 18th-century German philosophy, particularly Kant's theoretical philosophy, with emphasis on reconstructing Kant’s ideas using analytic philosophy tools. Key areas include Kant’s antinomies, transcendental idealism, and the relationship between representation and reality. Education: PhD in Philosophy, University of Toronto (2021) MA in Philosophy, University of Manitoba (2014) BA in Philosophy, University of Winnipeg (2012) Research Interests: Kant’s theoretical philosophy Metaphysics and logic History of analytic philosophy Philosophical explanation structures His publications engage with foundational Kantian concepts such as noumenalism, transcendental arguments, and the grounding of possibility. Recent work explores Kant’s theory of truth and the implications of his positionality in shaping philosophical discourse. Melamedoff-Vosters maintains an active presence in the academic community through peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, and contributions to philosophy handbooks.
Thomas Ricketts is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Philosophy, having joined in 2005. Previously, he held positions at Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University. His research focuses on the development of Analytic Philosophy, with emphasis on figures like Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, and Quine. Ricketts examines foundational issues in logic, language, and metaphysics, particularly through the lens of early 20th-century thinkers. His work critically engages with the evolution of analytic traditions, addressing themes such as truth-values, quantification, propositional unity, and metalogical frameworks. Notable contributions include analyses of Frege's logical innovations, Wittgenstein's critiques of Russell and Frege, and continuities/discontinuities between Carnap and Quine. Ricketts' publications span over two decades, with key works in leading journals like Philosophical Topics and The Aristotelian Society Supplementary Volume , as well as edited volumes on analytic philosophy's historical trajectory.
Vinayak S. Prabhu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University, where he conducts research in formal methods for cyber-physical systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley and is supported by an NSF CAREER award. His research integrates formal verification, control theory, and software analysis to ensure the reliability of embedded and cyber-physical systems. His research interests include formal verification, model checking, temporal logics (especially Signal Temporal Logic), robustness in cyber-physical systems, conformance checking, hybrid and timed systems, multi-agent systems, scheduling, and security. He employs techniques from automata theory, logic, and software analysis to synthesize tools and algorithms for system development. His recent publications focus on monitoring and robustness of temporal logic specifications, with several papers published in top venues like HSCC, MEMOCODE, ECAI, and IEEE Transactions. His work demonstrates a strong trend in developing efficient, scalable, and quantitative methods for verifying complex real-time and hybrid systems. NSF CAREER Award Best paper award at MEMOCODE 2024 He advises several Ph.D. and M.S. students, including Bassem Ghorbel and Alperen Tercan, and has mentored numerous undergraduate researchers who have gone on to graduate programs at institutions like Duke and Michigan. He serves on program committees for major conferences like ICCPS and VMCAI and teaches courses such as Automata, Logic, and Computation, and Foundations of Formal Methods and Cyber-Physical Systems.
Jennifer Harder is a Professor of Law at the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. She serves as Faculty Director for Online Learning and Co-Director of McGeorge’s Water & Environmental Law Concentration. Her career spans academia and legal practice, with a focus on integrating water rights principles into modern regulatory systems. University: University of the Pacific School: McGeorge School of Law Role: Faculty Director for Online Learning Education: B.A., University of California, Davis J.D., University of California, Davis School of Law Professor Harder specializes in water law, environmental law, and administrative law . Her research explores water justice, groundwater regulation, and the intersection of legal principles with contemporary policy challenges. She has contributed to key publications analyzing California's water systems, legal doctrines, and regulatory frameworks. Recent scholarship highlights trends in groundwater management, policy implementation, and ecosystem conservation. Notable works include A Path Forward for California's Freshwater Ecosystems and analyses of public trust doctrine applications. Professional Activities: Member, Public Policy Institute of California’s Water Policy Center Research Network Member, Executive Committee, Environmental Law Section (California Lawyers Association) Graduate, Water Education Foundation’s Water Leaders Program Prior to academia, she practiced water rights and environmental compliance at Downey Brand LLP and clerked for Justice Alexander O. Bryner at the Alaska Supreme Court. Her expertise informs both teaching and practical policy solutions.
Nathan Duckett is a Researcher in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Manchester. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy and specializes in formal semantics, philosophy of language, and the philosophy of logic. His research is funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council, focusing on expressions like 'Allegedly' and their relationship to propositional attitudes and quotation. He has taught courses such as Critical Thinking and History of Philosophy, and previously instructed in linguistics and formal semantics. Research Interests: Duckett explores the semantics/pragmatics distinction, evidentiality, and the work of David Lewis. His analysis of 'Allegedly'-style expressions bridges quantification over propositions and media discourse applications. He co-organizes the Phi-Ling and David Lewis Reading Groups, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophers and linguists. Publications: His 2018 article in Linguistic and Philosophical Investigations examines speaker dependence and expressive content, engaging with semantic theory and counterexamples. While no awards are listed, his work contributes to foundational debates in analytic philosophy. Teaching & Grants: Beyond research, Duckett has coordinated undergraduate modules and reading groups since 2014. His AHRC-funded project investigates the logical behavior of ascriptives, with implications for both theoretical semantics and applied linguistic analysis.
Elisabetta Sacchi is an Associate Professor in Philosophy of Language at the Faculty of Philosophy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan. She holds a permanent Research Fellow position since 2008 and teaches Theories of Communication in the undergraduate program. Her academic journey includes teaching roles at the University of Bologna, University of Padua (Philosophy of Language and Philosophy of Mind), and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. PhD in Philosophy of Language (University of Padua) Degree in Philosophy, cum laude (University of Bologna) Visiting student at Oxford University Her research focuses on Philosophy of Language and Philosophy of Mind , with specific interests in intentionality, singular reference, content individuation, ontology of thought, and cognitive externalism. She has published extensively on these topics, including two books and numerous papers in international journals. Her recent work explores the intersection of ontology and the metaphysics of mind. Key trends in her publications include logical foundations of singular reference, ontology of propositions, and the graspability of Fregean concepts. She has contributed to edited volumes and conference proceedings, often collaborating with scholars like Massimiliano Carrara and Annalisa Coliva. Board Member, Italian Society for Analytic Philosophy (SIFA) (2004-2008) Her career spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including work on the ontological commitment of natural and formal languages, and translations of seminal works by Sellars and Putnam into Italian.
Ana Carvalho serves as Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management (EEG) of the University of Minho, holding appointments in the Department of Management. She concurrently serves as an elected member of EEG's School Council and as a full member of NIPE (Núcleo de Investigação em Políticas Económicas). Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Minho. Research interests center on strategic human resource management, innovation management, business model innovation, nonprofit organisation management, volunteer management, and management education. Strategic human resource management practices in crisis resilience Business model innovation frameworks for sustainable mobility systems Volunteer management dynamics in Portuguese nonprofit organizations Transferable skills development through problem-based learning Generational work values in higher education-to-work transitions Carvalho's publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational nonprofit sector studies (2009-2013) toward contemporary business model innovation research (2021-2023), with consistent emphasis on Portuguese organizational contexts. Her collaborative work spans transportation systems, generational workforce analysis, and educational technology evaluation. Research funding includes four major projects: É tudo sobre produtividade (2018-2022): FCT-funded productivity research where she contributed as core team member Easy Ride (2018-2021): AICEP-funded urban mobility project as collaborative researcher UNINTEGRA (2017-2019): EU-funded integration initiative The financial impact of best practices awards (2012-2014): FCT project where she served as Principal Investigator Administrative leadership includes Vice-Dean for Education (2017-2020), PhD Program Director (2015-2017), and Management Department Deputy Director (2012-2016). Current teaching responsibilities span doctoral seminars in advanced research methodology and master's courses in strategic change management.
Thomas Schindler is an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam , where he leads the ERC Starting Grant project "Generalisation into Sentence and Predicate Positions" (2023-2028). His academic journey includes Marie Curie Fellowship (2018-2020), Research Associate at University of Bristol (2020-2022), and Junior Research Fellow at Clare College, University of Cambridge (2015-2018). He earned his PhD summa cum laude from LMU Munich (2015) under Hannes Leitgeb. His research intersects logic, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mathematics , with a focus on deflationism, abstract objects, semantic paradoxes, and type-free theories . Recent publications analyze the logical function of property talk, Gödelian solutions to paradoxes, and minimalist accounts of numbers. His work demonstrates that disquotational truth can simulate higher-order logic while addressing generalization problems. Scientific awards include ERC Starting Grant , Marie Curie Fellowship , DFG funding , and multiple scholarships from DAAD, Tilburg University, and LMU Munich. He actively contributes to academic communities through editorial work ( Dialectica 2020-2022), refereeing for journals like Mind and Journal of Philosophical Logic , and organizing workshops on abstract objects and paradoxes.
