جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thomas Trögerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Theory
• Microeconomics
• Auction Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Thomas Tröger is a Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim since 2010. His expertise lies in Game Theory and Microeconomics, with notable contributions to mechanism design, auctions, and collective action problems. He holds a doctorate in Economics from the University of Bonn and has held positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara (Assistant Professor) and the University of Bern (Associate Professor). His research focuses on informed-principal problems, voting mechanisms, and task allocation dynamics. Education: Doctorate in Economics, University of Bonn Postdoctoral Fellowship at University College London Studies in Mathematics at Darmstadt and Karlsruhe Research Interests: Game theory applications in mechanism design Auctions and resale dynamics Volunteer coordination in unpleasant and pleasant tasks Social distancing policies with private health signals Articles Trends: Recent work explores solutions to the informed-principal problem via the Neo-Optimum framework and analyzes social distancing strategies with private health data. Earlier contributions include the Multiple-Volunteers Principle for task assignment and analysis of eBay’s second-chance offers. Advising & Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his academic roles suggest extensive mentoring in graduate economics. Grants and labs are not explicitly mentioned in the text.

Fiona Rillottaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Inclusive Education
• Intellectual Disability
• Family Quality of Life
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Fiona Rillotta is a Senior Lecturer in Disability and Community Inclusions at Flinders University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours). Her research focuses on inclusive education for people with intellectual disability (ID), family quality of life, and community inclusion. Notably, she received the 2017 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2007 Australasian Research Prize for innovative contributions to ID research. Her work spans over 20 years, including mentoring adults with ID in university settings, evaluating disability programs, and promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion. She supervises three PhD students and collaborates internationally, serving on executive committees for the IASSIDD's Inclusive Education and Quality of Life research groups. Fiona's research also addresses ageing family carers of people with ID, particularly among Italian and Greek migrant communities in Australia. Key Research Themes: Inclusive higher education, social networks of adults with ID, disability awareness, and self-advocacy. Publications: Over 45 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on online learning during the pandemic and the impact of social media training for people with ID. Awards: 2017 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching 2007 Australasian Research Prize Her advocacy extends to policy development and inclusive research practices, co-authoring frameworks for collaborative research with people with ID. Fiona's work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Chadi Assiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Networks
• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chadi Assi is a Professor and Tier II Concordia Research Chair at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering, Concordia University. His research focuses on wireless networks, information security, and smart grid systems, with particular emphasis on reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), cybersecurity for electric vehicles (EVs), and machine learning-driven network optimization. He has pioneered work on mitigating cyber-physical attacks in power grids and IoT ecosystems, while advancing cooperative communication protocols like RSMA and NOMA. His technical contributions span theoretical frameworks for energy efficiency maximization in hybrid SDMA/NOMA schemes, low-complexity RIS element selection algorithms, and adversarial PINN models for grid dynamics. He also investigates vulnerabilities in EV charging infrastructure and O-RAN synchronization protocols, proposing robust detection mechanisms like PEACE and Grid Mirror. His interdisciplinary work bridges communications, power systems, and AI, addressing challenges in 5G/6G security and resilient IoT provisioning. Key Research Areas: RIS-enabled ISAC networks, EV cybersecurity, meta-learning in communications, IoT malware analysis Current Projects: Grid resilience against load-altering attacks, Movable antenna optimization, federated learning for AGC systems Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize deep reinforcement learning frameworks for RIS-aided networks, cooperative RSMA performance enhancement, and defense mechanisms against dynamic trigger-based attacks. He has also developed novel datasets for advanced persistent threats and frameworks like ChargePrint for EV charging security analysis. His work is published in top venues including IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, IEEE JSAC, and IEEE ICC, reflecting contributions to both theoretical advancements and practical system implementations.

Thomas Downesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Education Policy
• School Finance Reforms
• Property Tax Limitations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Downes is an Associate Professor of Economics at Tufts University, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University (1988) and previously taught at Northwestern University (1988–1994). His research focuses on public policy evaluation, particularly school finance reforms, property tax limitations, and the interplay between public and private education sectors. He has authored numerous papers on topics like equity in education funding, fiscal policy implications of school reforms, and the economic impacts of charter schools. Downes has served on panels such as the National Academies' Committee on National Statistics and co-edited Education Finance and Policy . His work has appeared in journals like Journal of Urban Economics and Public Choice . He currently advises on education finance issues, including testimony before the New York State Senate. His research emphasizes policy design to reduce inequities in public service delivery, with a special focus on reducing disparities in educational quality and accessibility. Key contributions include analyzing the effects of school finance reforms on student outcomes, private school enrollment trends, and community composition. He has also explored how non-tax revenue sources, such as user fees, are underutilized in public education funding. His work bridges empirical analysis and policy recommendation, aiming to inform decision-making at the state and local levels.

Paul Devadossمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Information Systems
• Enterprise Systems
• Social Media User Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Devadoss is a Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics and Information Systems at Aston Business School (Aston University, UK). He specializes in strategic use of information systems in organizations, enterprise systems deployment, and social media user behavior analysis. His teaching spans digital transformation, IT strategy, and cloud computing for business. Education: PhD in Information Systems (National University of Singapore, 2006) PG Cert in Academic Practice (Lancaster University, 2008) MSc in Statistics (Madras University, 1996) Research focuses on enterprise systems, organizational transformation through IT, and SME IT strategies. Recent work explores next-gen ES applications and improvisational IT planning in SMEs. His research employs social theory to understand user behaviors in tech adoption. Publications span 15 years, emphasizing enterprise systems innovation and SME IT challenges. No awards explicitly listed in profile, but active in academic conferences globally. Advising and grant details not disclosed in text. No lab affiliations mentioned, though collaborates with Accenture on cloud computing modules.

Rakesh Kumar Bhalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Trade Law
• Islamic Law (Sharī'ah)
• International Law and Literature
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Rakesh Kumar Bhala (Raj Bhala) is the inaugural Leo S. Brenneisen Distinguished Professor and former Raymond F. Rice Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he has held the highest academic accolades for scholarship and research. He also served as Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law (2011–2017). His expertise spans international trade law, Islamic law, and law and literature. Bhala has authored seminal works such as Modern GATT Law , Understanding Islamic Law (Sharī'ah) , and TPP Objectively . Education: Harvard Law School (J.D., 1989); Oxford University (MSc in Management, 1986); London School of Economics (MSc in Economics, 1985); Duke University (A.B. in Economics, 1984). Research Interests: International trade law (including trade remedies and development economics), Islamic law, law and literature, and Indian trade policy. Bhala advocates for interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the intersection of trade law with social justice, geopolitics, and cultural norms. Awards: Moreau Award (2015) Kemper Teaching Award (2008) Alumni Fellowship Award for Excellence in Teaching (1996) President’s Award for Excellence (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 1990 and 1992) Service: Negotiated international agreements with law schools in India, Korea, and UAE; advised the U.S. State Department; and served on editorial boards of major legal journals. Bhala has taught globally, including at the University of Auckland, Tel Aviv University, and the Command and General Staff College (Fort Leavenworth). Labs/Teams: Co-founded the Two-Year Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers and the Doctorate of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) Program at KU Law.

Nicole Zieglerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Second Language Acquisition
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Task-Based Language Teaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicole Ziegler is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, holding a PhD from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on second language acquisition (SLA) in instructed contexts, with particular emphasis on task-based language teaching (TBLT), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and maritime English communication. She investigates how corrective feedback in traditional and digital environments influences learners' perceptions and language development, while also exploring lexical and socio-pragmatic challenges in the commercial shipping industry. Her expertise spans interdisciplinary research methodologies, including mixed-methods and synthetic approaches to enhance SLA and CALL research quality. Dr. Ziegler collaborates with cooperating faculty such as Graham Crookes, Dustin Crowther, and others, contributing to the development of authentic teaching materials based on real-world maritime communication needs. Her work bridges theoretical SLA frameworks with practical pedagogical applications in digital and traditional settings.

Christopher S. Hoagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Economic History
• Banking History
• Financial Markets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher S. Hoag is the George M. Ferris Professor of Corporation Finance and Investments at Trinity College's Department of Economics. He has been affiliated with Trinity College since 2010. His education includes a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a B.A. from Amherst College. Hoag's research focuses on financial economic history, particularly banking and financial markets in the U.S. during the 19th and 20th centuries. His work examines pre-Federal Reserve crisis management mechanisms like clearinghouse loan certificates, bank window dressing practices, and technological advancements in capital market information systems. He also contributes to applied microeconomic theory. His recent publications analyze historical financial crises (e.g., 1884, 1893), interbank lending systems, and the role of telegraph technology in market information flows. Collaborative works include methodological econometric studies and analyses of executive decision-making during crises. Hoag's research has been published in journals such as the International Journal of Economics and Finance, North American Journal of Economics and Finance, and the Journal of Economic History. He maintains an active presence in academic discourse through working papers and conference presentations. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He advises no listed students but collaborates with researchers like Mark Stater and Kamal Lamsal. His office is located at Downes Memorial 302, and his email is Christopher.Hoag@trincoll.edu .

Peter Pormannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greek Medical Texts
• Islamic Studies
• Classics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Pormann is a Professor of Classics & Graeco-Arabic Studies at the University of Manchester's Classics, Ancient History & Egyptology department. His research focuses on the transmission of Greek medical and scientific knowledge into the Islamic world, with a particular emphasis on Syriac and Arabic translations. He leads interdisciplinary projects combining digital humanities with textual recovery, most notably the Syriac Galen Palimpsest project using multispectral imaging. Pormann holds a D.Phil from the University of Oxford and has taught at multiple institutions globally. Education: Studied Classics, French, and Islamic Studies at Sorbonne (Paris), Hamburg, and Tübingen. Earned MA in Islamic Studies at Leiden University, and M.Phil/D.Phil in Classics at Oxford. Research Interests: Investigates Graeco-Arabic intellectual exchanges, medieval medical practices, palimpsest analysis, and digital preservation of ancient texts. Key topics include Galenic commentaries, Arabic medical literature, and hospital systems in early Islamic Baghdad. Projects: Co-PI on the British Academy-funded Syriac Galen Palimpsest project (2015–2020), and the AHRC-funded Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms (2012–2017). Developed GalenQt, a multispectral imaging tool for ancient manuscripts. Media Impact: Featured in BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time,' The New York Times, and international media for discoveries in ancient medical texts. Publicly engages with topics like mental health history and intercultural knowledge transfer. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the John Rylands Research Institute and the University of Manchester's Digital Futures initiative. Works with international teams on multispectral imaging and textual restoration projects.

Lawrence Blumeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Theory
• Game Theory
• Inequality
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lawrence Blume is Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Economics at Cornell University, specializing in economic theory and game theory. His research examines evolutionary processes in markets using biological analogies, equilibrium refinements in game theory, and mathematical foundations of economic behavior. Seminal contributions include algebraic geometry approaches to perfect and sequential equilibrium, statistical mechanics models of strategic interaction, and evolutionary market dynamics. Recent work investigates optimality principles in market-based natural selection and learning mechanisms in rational expectation formation. He has held visiting positions at Cornell's Center for Advanced Study and Stanford's Center for the Study of Language and Information. Despite extensive theoretical contributions, no major scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

Kai Chanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecosystem services
• Environmental policy
• Biodiversity management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kai M. A. Chan is a Full Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Re-Wilding and Social-Ecological Transformation at the University of British Columbia (UBC), leading the CHANS Lab. He holds dual appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability and the Institute for Oceans and Fisheries. His research focuses on interdisciplinary sustainability science, integrating ecology, policy, and ethics to address global environmental challenges. Education: PhD (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology) from Princeton University, MSc from Stanford University, and postdoctoral training at Stanford’s Center for Conservation Biology. He has held visiting roles at UC Santa Barbara and is a Fellow of the Leopold Leadership Program and Royal Society of Canada. Research interests center on social-ecological systems transformation, rewilding, and relational values. He co-leads CoSphere, a global initiative fostering sustainability advocacy. His work bridges natural and social sciences, emphasizing equitable outcomes and ecological restoration. Key contributions include foundational ecosystem services frameworks, transformative change research, and leadership in the IPBES Global Assessment. His lab supports 15+ graduate students and postdocs, focusing on topics like urban biodiversity, climate policy, and conservation messaging. Awards: UBC Killam Fellowship, Clean50 Sustainability Leader, and multiple grants from NSERC/SSHRC. He edits People and Nature and advises governments globally on ecosystems and climate resilience.

Alan Huمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Verification
• Algorithms
• Computer Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alan Hu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on formal verification, algorithms, computer architecture, and electronic design automation. He teaches courses such as Intermediate Algorithm Design and Analysis (CPSC 320) and Introduction to Formal Verification and Analysis (CPSC 513). Dr. Hu has received notable awards, including the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation Outstanding Service Award and the IBM Faculty Award. His work emphasizes scalable verification techniques, SAT-based algorithms, and optimization in cloud computing and hardware systems. His research spans formal methods for hardware/software systems, including verification of embedded software, cache coherence, and network function virtualization. Notable contributions include advancements in SAT modulo theories, data race detection in heterogeneous systems, and cloud resource allocation frameworks like Cospot. Dr. Hu has been actively involved in teaching and curriculum development, consistently offering courses on algorithms, formal verification, and software design since 2000. His publications reflect a blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications in electronic design, cloud infrastructure, and verification tools. His scientific achievements include innovations in post-silicon validation, emulation-based coverage reduction, and formal analysis for debug trace optimization. He also contributes to the academic community through conference organization and editorial roles in formal verification and computer-aided design.

Sonia Laszloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Gender Studies
• Labour Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Sonia Laszlo is a Professor of Economics at McGill University’s Faculty of Arts, specializing in applied microeconomic analysis within economic development. Her research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty among subsistence farmers and the microeconomic effects of social policies on women’s well-being, particularly in Peru, Kenya, Paraguay, and the Caribbean. She employs experimental methods such as laboratory experiments, surveys, and randomized controlled trials. She is affiliated with the Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche en Organizations (CIRANO) and the Grupo de Análisis para el Desarrollo (GRADE). As a co-founder and executive member of the Canadian Development Economics Study Group (CDESG), she bridges academic and policy communities in Canada. From 2016 to 2019, she served as Director of McGill’s Institute for the Study of International Development. Her research themes include gender norms, social protection programs, childcare access, and flood risk mitigation in Amazonian agriculture. Recent projects examine the impact of childcare subsidies on women’s employment in Kenyan urban slums and the transformative potential of graduation programs targeting gender equality. Notable contributions include analyzing long-term health consequences of civil conflict in Peru, the distributional effects of bribery in developing economies, and the role of ambiguity aversion in farming decisions. Her work emphasizes policy relevance, particularly in post-pandemic childcare provision and equitable economic recovery strategies.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Communications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Wei Xiang holds the Cisco Chair of AI and IoT at La Trobe University, leading the Cisco-La Trobe Centre for AI and IoT and the Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation. He previously established Australia's first IoT Engineering degree program at James Cook University, earning recognition in the Pearcy Foundation's Hall of Fame. His expertise spans AI, IoT, wireless communications, and medical AI innovation. As an IEEE Associate Editor for multiple journals, he has published over 450 peer-reviewed papers and books. Key roles include: Director & Chief Scientist: Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation Founding Director: Cisco-La Trobe AIoT Centre Adjunct Professor: James Cook University Vice Chair: IEEE Northern Australia Section (2016-2020) Research focuses on AI-driven IoT systems, smart agriculture, and medical applications. Awards include La Trobe Research Excellence Award (2021), Pearcey Entrepreneurship Award (2017), and multiple fellowships. Current grants involve AIoT in smart farming, medical innovation, and satellite IoT. He supervises research students in AIoT and advises on collaborative projects. His labs pioneer technologies like radar-based health monitoring and UAV-enabled environmental sensing. Recent publications highlight advancements in wireless communication systems, deep learning models for remote sensing, and hybrid networks.

• Public Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Development Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lucie Gadenne is a Professor in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, University of London, and holds roles as Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics , and Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and International Growth Centre (IGC). Her research bridges public policy in developing countries with environmental questions in the UK, focusing on air pollution impacts and household carbon emissions. Her work spans taxation systems, social protection mechanisms, and fiscal policy in low-income contexts. Key contributions include analyses of India's GST reforms, in-kind transfer effectiveness, and the equity implications of VAT schemes. She serves on editorial boards for the American Economic Review , Economica , and National Tax Journal , and collaborates with institutions like the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL). Recent research highlights include studies on corporate social responsibility spending allocation, supplier networks' tax responsiveness, and the socio-economic effects of air pollution in England. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates empirical methods with policy design to address development challenges.