Dr. David Laverty is a Reader at Queen’s University Belfast in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on Smart Grids, Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure, and Power System Instrumentation. He is the founder of the OpenPMU project, an open-source Phasor Measurement Unit, and has contributed to advancements in precision time transfer and software-defined networking in power systems. Dr. Laverty has secured over £3M in research funding and holds an h-index of 22 with over 100 publications. He actively supervises PhD students in areas such as smart grid telecommunications, distributed energy resources, and secure information systems. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and infrastructure. Awards include the 2017 Premium Award for Best Paper in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution and the 2022 BEST PAPER AWARD. His research projects, such as the Fusion/Electricity Exchange DAC, address challenges in smart grid infrastructure and cyber-physical systems. Dr. Laverty also engages in public outreach through initiatives like the Electric DeLorean project.
Róbert Urbán is a Professor at the Department of Personality and Health Psychology within Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Hungary. His academic roles include membership in the Scientific Committee, Faculty Doctoral Council, Habilitation Committee, and Faculty Council. He holds a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree and leads the Health Psychology Research Group. Education: Doctor of Science (DSc) in Psychology His research focuses on health psychology, addictive behaviors, mental health outcomes, and psychometric instrument development. Key interests include gaming disorder, substance use motivations, well-being measurement, and eco-psychological responses to environmental crises. He has developed questionnaires like the Gaming Motivation Inventory (GMI) and explored burnout among teachers, celebrity worship, and vaping-related health perceptions. His recent work addresses pandemic-related behavioral non-compliance, stigma in mental illness, and the motivational underpinnings of digital addictions. He collaborates internationally on topics ranging from ADHD comorbidity to cross-cultural healthy eating motivations. Labs/Teams: Health Psychology Research Group
Mimi Choy-Brown is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her work centers on implementation science, mental health services research, clinical supervision, and organizational strategies to reduce health disparities. She is actively involved in multiple NIH- and SAMHSA-funded research projects addressing HIV stigma, telehealth access for marginalized populations, and workforce retention in mental health care. University: University of Minnesota School: School of Social Work Department: Social Work Rank: Associate Professor Her research interests focus on improving mental health equity through systemic interventions. Key areas include implementation science , person-centered care , clinical supervision , organizational culture , and healthcare access for vulnerable populations such as refugees, immigrants, and people who inject drugs. She applies mixed methods and implementation frameworks to evaluate and enhance service delivery models. The most recent articles (2019–2025) reflect a strong trajectory in implementation science and mental health policy. Common themes include workforce retention, fidelity monitoring, trauma-informed care, and digital health tools like clinical decision support systems. Her work often involves collaborative, interdisciplinary teams and real-world settings such as primary care clinics, syringe service programs, and child welfare agencies. Scientific contributions include: Development of multilevel frameworks for implementation trials Strategies for reducing HIV stigma using standardized patients Integration of telehealth in harm reduction settings Organizational investments to promote mental health equality She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple federally funded grants, demonstrating leadership in securing external funding. These projects emphasize community engagement, resilience-building for refugee and immigrant youth, and scalable models for mental health service delivery. Although student advisees are not listed, her supervisory focus in research suggests mentorship in clinical and organizational research methods. She leads the LIFT Project for Northwest MHTTC and contributes to national initiatives aimed at improving mental health systems. Dr. Choy-Brown is actively engaged in research teams and collaborative networks focused on implementation science, mental health equity, and public health innovation. Her work spans academic, clinical, and community-based settings, emphasizing practical solutions to systemic challenges in mental health care.
Professor Paul Brereton is Director of Strategic Alliances at the School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, and leads the Institute for Global Food Security. He has coordinated major EU projects including €20M TRACE and €12M FOODINTEGRITY, and currently directs QUB's contributions to the UKRI Sus-Health programme and €11M TITAN Horizon Europe project. Active in food safety, authenticity, and sustainability Co-Director of UKRI Integrating Finance and Biodiversity Programme Chairs European Commission PRIMA Foundation evaluation panel His research spans food chemistry, risk assessment, and policy development, with recent focus on financial instruments for ecological restoration and combined nutritional-environmental metrics. Key projects address antimicrobial resistance, dietary sustainability, and blockchain applications in food traceability. Scientific honors include Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and international awards from AOAC and OIV. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Health), and 12 (Responsible Consumption).
Thomas Keenan serves as Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Director of the Human Rights Program at Bard College, with additional professorship at The European Graduate School. His interdisciplinary scholarship bridges literary studies, political philosophy, and human rights advocacy, focusing on media representation in conflict zones and ethical dimensions of witnessing. Education: B.A., Amherst College M.Phil., Yale University Ph.D., Yale University Research Trajectory: Keenan's work explores how reading exposes us to undecidability and responsibility, arguing literature disrupts instrumental reason to create democratic possibilities. His research evolved from deconstructive political philosophy in Fables of Responsibility (1997) toward contemporary analyses of digital witnessing, refugee representation, and humanitarian politics in works like The Flood of Rights (2016). Publication Trends: His edited volumes—including New Media, Old Media (2005) and The Human Snapshot (2013)—trace continuities between analog and digital media in human rights documentation, emphasizing how visual evidence shapes political responses to crises like police violence and forced migration. Professional Leadership: As editorial board member for Journal of Human Rights , Grey Room , and Humanity , and collaborator with WITNESS and Soros Documentary Fund, Keenan actively shapes human rights discourse through academic publishing and advocacy networks.
Prof. Georg Jäggle is a Professor of Vocational Education at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna (PH Wien), specializing in educational robotics, STEM pedagogy, and sustainability education. He leads the Department of Vocational Education within the Institute for Secondary Level Vocational Education (I:SBB). His work integrates technology-enhanced learning environments, focusing on project-based methodologies to bridge gaps between education and industry needs. Key projects include the Recycling Heroes initiative (2022–2024), which employs citizen science to promote circular economy awareness, and the EU-funded ER4STEM project (2017–2018), fostering STEM engagement through robotics. Prof. Jäggle holds a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) and a Dr. in engineering education, with prior industry experience as an engineer and vocational school teacher. His research emphasizes digital competence development, intergenerational learning, and inclusive education strategies. He has coordinated interdisciplinary teams across 10+ EU and national projects, including RoboCoop (2018–2022) and Makers@school (2017–2019), which implemented robotics and maker culture in schools. His teaching spans applied mathematics, engineering, and automation technology at both academic and vocational levels. Research interests include technology integration in vocational training, lifelong learning frameworks, and the impact of educational robotics on student motivation. Recent publications (2022–2024) explore STEM career self-efficacy, sustainability curriculum innovation, and cross-generational robotics collaboration. He currently serves in the Center for Research Management (Zentrum Forschungsmanagement) at PH Wien, advancing applied research in MINT (STEM) education and educational technology.
Dr. Tim Loreman is President, Vice-Chancellor, and Professor at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) within the Faculty of Education. With a career spanning institutions in Australia and Canada, he has held leadership roles in inclusive education research and practice. President & Vice-Chancellor, CUE (2003–present) Professor, Faculty of Education, CUE Former faculty member, Monash University Education : Dip.Teaching (1990), Monash University Grad. Dip. Special Ed. (1992), Deakin University MEd (1997), Deakin University PhD (2001), Monash University Research interests center on inclusive education and pedagogy , with a focus on global educational reform, teacher training, and systemic barriers. His work spans 20 countries, including cross-national projects in Ukraine and the Pacific Islands. Selected trends from recent publications include cross-national comparisons of teacher efficacy, development of measurement tools for inclusive practices, and analysis of systemic barriers in diverse education contexts. Collaborative frameworks and pandemic-era pedagogy are recurring themes. Scientific awards : Exceptionality Education International Book of the Year Award (2011) Emerald Literati Network Outstanding Author Contribution (2015) Inclusion Alberta Community Inclusion Award (2015) CUE President’s Research Award (2016) Leadership & Impact : As CUE’s President, he champions wellness, curiosity, and active citizenship. He founded the International Journal of Whole Schooling and co-founded Exceptionality Education International .
Lauren Margulieux serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences within Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. She founded and directs the Snap Inc. Center for Computer & Teacher Education, where she coordinates statewide teacher preparation programs to integrate computing across all disciplines. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.A. in Psychology from Southwestern University. Her research focuses on computer science education for programming novices, computational literacy development, and instructional design for teacher training. Key initiatives include creating Georgia's computer science endorsement program for in-service teachers and developing models for computational thinking integration in K-12 education. Her work bridges cognitive science principles with practical classroom applications, particularly examining spatial skills, failure resilience, and self-efficacy in programming contexts. Current scholarly trends reveal deep engagement with generative AI integration in teacher education, computational activity design across disciplines, and neurocognitive aspects of learning from failure. Her publications consistently address equity in computer science pathways while developing robust assessment instruments for programming self-efficacy and spatial ability impacts. Margulieux leads significant outreach through the Snap Inc. Center, establishing partnerships with school districts to broaden participation in computer science education. Her work emphasizes practical implementation frameworks for teacher educators and develops resources for urban school contexts, particularly focusing on marginalized student populations. The center serves as both research hub and professional development engine for Georgia's teaching workforce.
Joan Font Fàbregas is a Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences and Sociology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). He holds a PhD in Political Science from UAB (1993) and a Master of Arts from the University of Michigan. He has served as Director of IESA (CSIC), Visiting Professor at multiple universities, and Director of Research at CIS. His research focuses on mechanisms to integrate citizen preferences into public policies through referendums, elections, advisory councils, surveys, and citizen juries. He collaborates with organizations like Oxfam-Intermon, Open Society Foundation, and the World Bank. Key projects include studies on participatory democracy in Southern Europe, the impact of economic crises on participatory processes, and the design of effective participatory instruments. He has published extensively on topics like stealth democracy, policy proposal implementation, and expert roles in governance. His work spans academic books, journal articles, and conference presentations. He has advised on participatory policies at local, regional, and national levels, emphasizing methodological innovation in studying democratic innovations. Font Fàbregas has led projects such as 'Assodem-A' mapping advisory councils in Andalusia and 'EUCOMMEET' exploring deliberative participation. His research integrates quantitative and qualitative methods, addressing challenges in large-scale studies of participatory experiences. He has supervised PhD theses on topics like deliberative surveys, charisma in politics, and participatory limits.
Assoc Prof Sau Kim Lum holds a dual role as Associate Vice President (Global Relations) leading the Global Relations Office (GRO) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), alongside his faculty appointment in the Department of Real Estate within the NUS Business School. His academic responsibilities include teaching real estate finance and development, while his administrative role focuses on international partnerships, student mobility programs, and strategic global engagement initiatives. Education & Research: His research expertise spans housing economics, land policy, and asset pricing, with a focus on Singapore's unique housing market dynamics. He has authored seminal works on housing affordability, public policy impacts, and the interplay between land supply and market behavior. His studies often collaborate with governmental bodies to inform policy design. Teaching Philosophy: Prof Lum emphasizes student engagement through real-world applications, structured curricula, and critical thinking development. His teaching modules (e.g., RE4101 Real Estate Development II, GEK2013 Real Estate Finance) integrate interdisciplinary knowledge and practical projects, fostering skills in problem-solving and teamwork. Key Contributions: Notable publications include analyses of Singapore's public housing affordability policies, land-use regulations, and asset pricing frameworks. His work bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, addressing challenges such as housing market segmentation and urban redevelopment.
W. Patrick McCray is a Professor in the History Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, specializing in the histories of technology and science since 1945. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona (1996). His research bridges disciplines, examining intersections of art, technology, and science, with a focus on Cold War collaborations, computing history, and futurism. Currently, he is completing a book titled *README* (MIT Press, 2025), analyzing how computers became culturally pervasive through their representation in books. He is also a Kluge Chair in Technology and Society (2025–2026). McCray’s work spans books like *Making Art Work* (2020), exploring artist-engineer collaborations, and *The Visioneers* (2013), which won the Watson Davis Prize. His honors include fellowships from the AAAS and APS, and roles at the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. His teaching includes courses on technology history, computing, and the atomic age. McCray’s research also addresses environmental history, space exploration, and nanotechnology governance. Key projects include exploring habitability’s intersections with space and environmental science, and studying mountain cultures in the American West. His writing extends to public venues like the *Los Angeles Review of Books*, where he critiques tech culture and innovation narratives. He is a renowned voice on topics like Silicon Valley’s societal impacts and the myth of the 'independent inventor.'
Dr. Stefan T. Siegel is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Project Leader at the Institute for Business Education (IWP-HSG), University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, since 2021. He co-leads the Certificate of Advanced Studies in University Didactics (HDZ-HSG) and acts as Senior Coordinator for the EARLI Special Interest Group on Higher Education. His research focuses on educational theory, teacher professionalization, sustainability education, and pedagogical psychology, with a critical lens on myths and misconceptions in education. Current affiliations: University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), University of Bergen (Norway), University of Edinburgh (Scotland) Key research areas: Educational myths, evidence-based sustainability education, digital media in teaching, pedagogical psychological frameworks His recent publications emphasize methodological rigor in educational theory validation and the pedagogical potential of digital tools. Siegel collaborates internationally, including with Prof. Dr. Robert Kordts (Bergen) and Prof. Dr. Rachelle Esterhazy (Oslo), and leads the MYTHSE and NoteLab projects. Scientific recognitions: University Prize of the Society of Friends of the University of Augsburg (2022) EARLI Mentoring Grant (2022) SAGW Travel Grants (2022, 2024) Erasmus+ Scholarship (2016) He supervises Bachelor’s and Master’s theses at IWP-HSG and participates in international conferences as reviewer, evaluator, and commentator. Siegel completed his doctorate at the University of Augsburg with a thesis on teacher professionalization through educational theories, earning a magna cum laude distinction.
Martin Winkler serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of International Law, Faculty of International Relations, University of Economics in Bratislava, where he has been teaching since 2014 (with prior service from 2001-2010). His academic career spans both theoretical research and practical legal experience, with significant contributions to international and financial law. Education: Second degree: Law (2000), University of P.J.Šafárik, Faculty of Law Third degree: Private Law I (2009), Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Law Professor Winkler's research focuses on the intersection of international law and financial regulation, with particular expertise in international treaties, financial intermediation, competition law, and cross-border contract enforcement. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications in European and international business contexts. He has published extensively on topics including bond security agents, financial market supervision, and the legal regulation of commercial leases from competition law perspectives. His scholarly output shows consistent engagement with evolving regulatory frameworks, particularly in European financial markets, with recent work examining the Slovak banking sector, consumer credit regulations, and corporate nationality issues. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity, combining doctrinal legal analysis with comparative and empirical approaches. Professor Winkler has led two major KEGA research projects: 'Basics of Law in English' (2019-2020) which produced an English-language textbook for international students, and 'Law in Marketing' (2022-2023) which developed legal perspectives on marketing management and communication. These projects reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary legal education that serves business students. As an active member of the Slovak Society of International Law (2009-present), founding member of the Slovak ILA branch (2017-present), and member of CIETAC's board of arbitrators (2017-present), he maintains strong international professional connections. His research stays at the University of Maine School of Law in 2001 and 2004 further demonstrate his international scholarly engagement.
Prof. Yavuz Unat is a distinguished Professor at Kastamonu University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Philosophy. He specializes in the History of Science and Technology, Philosophy of Science, and Turkish-Islamic Thought, with a focus on astronomy's historical and epistemological evolution. His administrative roles include serving as Vice-Rector (2010) and Dean of Forestry (2010) at Kastamonu University. Education: PhD in Philosophy, Ankara University (1996) MA in History of Science, Ankara University (1990) BA in Philosophy, Ankara University (1987) Research: Unat explores the mechanical interpretation of Aristotelian cosmology in Islamic astronomy, Ottoman scientific transformation, and cross-cultural knowledge transmission. His work emphasizes the nexus between astronomy, philosophy, and cultural history, with projects like TÜBİTAK's Ottoman Astronomy Transformation . Awards & Recognition: TUBA Social Sciences Publication Award (2004) Member of UNESCO Astronomy Committee (2009) Affiliations: Turkish Astronomical Association, Atatürk Cultural Center Scientific Board. Students & Grants: Advised 12+ graduate theses on topics like Ottoman epidemics and Copernican theory. Secured 19 TÜBİTAK grants for astronomy education and historical research. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with international scholars on projects such as Medieval Islamic Astronomy's Mechanical Interpretation and leads public science initiatives like TÜBİTAK sky observation events.
Dr. Charmele Ayadurai is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Finance at Durham University . Her work spans interdisciplinary themes including bank soundness , artificial intelligence , and student learning and wellbeing . Education: Not explicitly detailed in available texts. Her research focuses on: Financial stability mechanisms in banking Ethical AI applications for economic decision-making Socioeconomic determinants of child welfare and educational equity Policy interventions for poverty reduction Recent publications analyze childcare affordability , post-pandemic equity strategies , and machine learning in banking . She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across health, education, and finance domains. Notable affiliations include: Centre for Banking Institutions and Development School of Education (associated with pedagogy reports) N8 Research Partnership Health Equity North Her work has been cited in policy frameworks addressing regional disparities in the UK and Malaysia.
