Omprakash Gnawali is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston, with expertise in Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on advanced networking protocols, mobility analysis, and safety monitoring systems. Postdoctoral work at Stanford University PhD in Computer Science from University of Southern California Masters and Bachelors from Massachusetts Institute of Technology His research interests include Ultra-Wideband (UWB) localization, network protocol design, edge computing for monitoring systems, and mobile sensor networks. He leads the Networked Systems Laboratory , where he develops frameworks like the Collection Tree Protocol and CodeDrip for efficient data dissemination. Recent publications highlight trends in UWB-based safety monitoring, routing optimization in dual-radio networks, and deception detection in cybersecurity. He has secured NSF Student Travel Grants for ACM SenSys conferences in 2016 and 2017. Scientific Awards NSF Student Travel Grant (2017) NSF Student Travel Grant (2016) He actively mentors students in research projects and teaches courses such as Research Methods in Computer Science and Computer Networks . His service roles include Technical Program Committee memberships and chairing the TinyOS Network Protocol Working Group.
LUIS GONZALEZ GUERRERO is an Assistant Professor at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, specializing in photonics and telecommunications. His research focuses on integrated photonic circuits for millimeter-wave and terahertz (THz) communication systems, with applications in satellite payloads, wireless fronthaul/backhaul, and space technology. He leads projects in hybrid integrated optical platforms (e.g., InP-Si3N4), laser stability, and high-frequency signal generation. His work bridges photonics with electrical engineering to enable next-generation wireless systems. Research Interests: Dr. Gonzalez Guerrero’s expertise spans integrated photonics, microwave photonics, THz communication links, satellite communication systems, and photonic signal generation. His innovations include low-noise radiometers, optical injection locking for stable local oscillators, and high-purity mm-wave/THz signal transmission. His contributions address challenges in frequency stability, bandwidth efficiency, and phase noise mitigation in high-frequency systems. Publications: His recent work emphasizes hybrid photonic platforms, sub-THz wireless bridges, and phase noise mitigation techniques. Articles highlight advancements in optical signal processing, laser source integration, and applications in space communication. His research trends reflect a strong focus on translating laboratory prototypes into deployable systems for satellite and terrestrial networks. Affiliations: He is affiliated with the Grupo Universitario de Tecnologías de Identificación (GUTI), a research group at UC3M. His work is supported by grants focused on photonic integrated circuits and space communication technologies. He collaborates internationally on projects involving multicore fiber systems, coherent THz transmitters, and optical frequency comb applications.
Lisa R. Pruitt is a Professor of Law at the UC Davis School of Law and holds the Brigitte Bodenheimer Research Scholar designation. She is also a Faculty Affiliate at the UC Davis Center for Poverty Research. Ph.D. (Laws) - University of London (1997) J.D. - University of Arkansas (1989) B.A. in Journalism - University of Arkansas (1986) Professor Pruitt's research focuses on the legal and policy implications of income inequality across the rural-urban continuum, legal aspects of declining mobility, and the intersection of law with rural livelihoods. Her work reveals how economic, spatial, and social features of rural locales shape residents' encounters with the law. Her recent scholarship explores critical whiteness studies within rural contexts, examining how rurality inflects dimensions of gender, race, and ethnicity. She challenges the conflation of rurality with whiteness while seeking a more nuanced understanding of rural and working-class whites in the Trump era. Professor Pruitt has received numerous accolades including the Rural Sociological Society Excellence in Research Award (2021) and the UC Davis 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award . She is an elected member of the American Law Institute (since 2018) and has served in leadership roles at the Rural Sociological Society. She previously worked internationally for nearly a decade with experience in cultural conflict negotiation across more than 30 countries. Her research has been cited in various media outlets including US News , Tulsa World , and Capital Public Radio .
Perpetua Kirby is an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth (Education) at the School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex . She specializes in children’s rights, participation, and agency, utilizing ethnographic and multimodal methodologies to explore democratic approaches to education. Her work bridges research and practice, focusing on sustainability education and transformative models through collaborations with organizations like the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY) and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Research (CTLR) . Research Themes: Children’s rights and agency in educational settings Interdisciplinary sustainability education (Global North/South) Ethnographic and creative research methods Transformative pedagogies for climate uncertainty Key Projects: Nuffield-funded study on children’s voices and data in UK local authorities Collaboration with PASTRES Programme on art-based climate pedagogy Fellow of Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Teaching: Co-convenes Forest Food Garden elective at University of Sussex Supervises MA in Education and doctoral research training Media Impact: Featured in BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, Financial Times, Huffington Post
Adriano Jorge Cardoso Moreira is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the Department of Information Systems, School of Engineering, Universidade do Minho, Portugal. He is also a Senior Researcher at the Algoritmi Research Centre and Scientific Coordinator of the Urban and Mobile Computing department at Centro de Computação Gráfica. His research focuses on indoor positioning , mobile and context-aware computing , urban computing , and simulation of wireless networks . Research Interests : Indoor Positioning, Mobile Computing, Urban Mobility, Sensor Networks, Wi-Fi and UWB Localization, Smart Cities. Leadership : Coordinated the Computer Communications and Pervasive Media Group (2008-2016), Scientific Committee member (Director of MAP-tele PhD program in multiple terms), and leads the Master in Telecommunications and Informatics since 2021. Publications : Over 100 papers, including IEEE Transactions and Sensors journal articles, with an h-index of 23 and 2136 citations. Awards : First and second prizes in EvAAL-ETRI Indoor Localization Competitions (2015, 2016, 2017).
Wout Joseph is a Professor in the domain of Experimental Characterization of wireless communication systems at Ghent University (Belgium), where he has been working since October 2009. He is also an IMEC Principal Investigator since 2017. His research is conducted within the wireless, acoustics, environment & expert systems (WAVES) research unit at the Department of Information Technology (INTEC). Dr. Joseph was born in Ostend, Belgium on October 21, 1977. He received his M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from Ghent University in July 2000. From September 2000 to March 2005 he was a research assistant at the Department of Information Technology (INTEC), where his scientific work focused on electromagnetic exposure assessment around base stations for mobile communications related to health effects. This work led to his Ph.D. degree in March 2005. Professor Joseph's research expertise spans multiple domains within wireless communications and bioelectromagnetics. His primary research interests include electromagnetic field exposure assessment, in-body electromagnetic field modeling, electromagnetic medical applications, propagation for wireless communication systems, IoT, antennas and calibration. He also specializes in wireless performance analysis, industry 4.0 applications, wireless localization, and Quality of Experience metrics. His work is particularly notable for its focus on dosimetric studies in the radiofrequency range, where his research is ranked first in number of peer-reviewed studies. His research has practical applications in wireless network planning, occupational safety, and public health policy related to electromagnetic fields. His extensive publication record (over 886 publications with an h-index of 45 in ISI Web of Science and 66 in Google Scholar) demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental electromagnetic field measurements to applied research in industrial wireless networks and bioelectromagnetic applications. Recent work shows a strong emphasis on 5G exposure assessment across multiple European countries, millimeter-wave channel modeling, and the application of machine learning techniques to exposure assessment and wireless localization. EBEA council board member (2015-2018) EBEA board member at large (2019) Bioelectromagnetics Society board member (2022) Bioelectromagnetics Society board member (2024) 24 research awards Professor Joseph leads significant research efforts in electromagnetic field exposure assessment, with particular emphasis on developing measurement methodologies and computational models for real-world exposure scenarios. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic modeling with practical applications in wireless communications and bioelectromagnetics. His research group within the WAVES unit is highly active in both theoretical and experimental aspects of wireless communications and bioelectromagnetics, with current projects focusing on 5G exposure assessment across Europe, millimeter-wave channel modeling for data centers and industrial environments, and the development of novel exposure assessment methodologies using advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques.
Jingxian Wang is an NUS Presidential Young Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Computing. His research builds next-generation wireless systems and satellite networks, with primary focus on integrating AI with wirelessly networked devices from WiFi to satellites. He earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and previously served as a research scientist at Microsoft Research in Redmond, where he led the Smart Surface for 6G and Space initiative. His educational journey includes: PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Wang's research spans Wireless Systems , Satellite Networks , Artificial Intelligence , and Internet of Things , emphasizing AI-augmented wireless systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics , materials science , and AI to develop sustainable sensing methods, robust communication networks, and multimodal AI techniques. Key projects include Multimodal AI for IoT (funded by Microsoft's Accelerate Foundation Models Program) and Satellite IoT Networks. His publication trends reveal accelerating integration of AI into wireless systems, with recent focus on satellite networking, soft robotics actuation, and generative models for IoT. The research consistently targets real-world deployment challenges in battery-free systems and space networks. His scientific contributions have earned prestigious recognition: ACM SIGMOBILE Doctoral Dissertation Award 2023 Communications of the ACM Research Highlights (2021, 2022) ACM SIGMOBILE Research Highlights 2021 Best Paper Awards at IPSN 2021 and UbiComp 2020 Microsoft Research Fellowship 2020 Emerging Rockstar in IEEE Pervasive Computing 2024 Wang actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers through his AIoT Group. His grant portfolio includes Microsoft's Accelerate Foundation Models Research Program funding for multimodal AI projects, with ongoing work targeting satellite IoT infrastructure and wireless-powered soft robotics. Future directions emphasize foundation models for space networks and battery-free IoT systems. He leads the AIoT Group, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration between computer scientists, roboticists, and materials engineers to pioneer wireless sensing and actuation technologies.
Dr. Ramsey Faragher is a Senior Research Associate at the Computer Laboratory , University of Cambridge, and a Bye-Fellow at Queens' College. His work focuses on infrastructure-free indoor positioning systems, sensor fusion, and improvements to smartphone sensing capabilities. Academic Affiliation : University of Cambridge (Computer Laboratory) Professional Roles : Bye-Fellow at Queens' College, Senior Research Associate His research spans multiple disciplines within computer science and engineering, emphasizing innovative navigation solutions and signal processing techniques. Key areas include GNSS robustness, wireless security, and machine learning applications for positioning systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in supercorrelation for automotive GNSS, sensor data calibration, and motion-compensated signal processing. Articles frequently address challenges such as spoofing mitigation, urban navigation, and infrastructure-free localization. Scientific Recognition Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation Chartered Physicist (CPhys)
Kevin Chetty is a Professor of Wireless Sensing at University College London (UCL), leading the Urban Wireless Sensing Lab within the Department of Security and Crime Science. His work bridges radar technology, machine learning, and healthcare applications, with a focus on passive sensing systems. Education: PhD in Medical Ultrasound Physics (Imperial College London, 2004-2007), MRes in Image and X-Ray Physics (King's College London, 2003), BSc in Physics (King's College London, 1999) Research spans radar micro-Doppler signature analysis for human behavior classification, software-defined radar development, and integrated communication-sensing systems, with applications in security, healthcare, and smart environments. Recent work emphasizes privacy-preserving technologies and edge processing for real-time operations. Scientific awards include the 2022 IET Radar Systems Best Paper Runner-Up, 2022 IEEE Radar Conference 2nd Place, and 2015 National Instruments Engineering Impact Award. He has received funding from government and industry sectors in telecommunications, IoT, security, and healthcare. Teaching roles: Programme Convener for MSc Crime Science and IEP Minor in Crime and Security Engineering; Module Convener for Security Technologies and Crime Mapping & Spatial Analysis Consultancy: Huawei Technologies (2020-2022), Metropolitan Police Service (2019)
Dr Andrea Jean Baker is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at Monash University's Faculty of Arts, where she has held significant leadership roles including Acting Head of Journalism and Undergraduate, Honours, and Research Coordinator. She is currently serving as Unit Coordinator for Journalism and Global Change and Lifestyle Journalism courses, and is an active member of Monash's Artificial Intelligence in Education Working Group. As an award-winning journalism scholar and journalist, her work integrates Artificial Intelligence and constructive journalism into her teaching of large enrollment units. PhD in Digital Communications from Monash University (2012) Certificate in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University (2025) Graduate Diploma in Health Management from La Trobe University (1996) Bachelor of Arts in Media and Politics from Swinburne University of Technology (1994) Dr Baker's interdisciplinary research spans feminist journalism studies, criminology, ethnomusicology, and urban studies, with a focused emphasis on violence against women, urban communication, and the safety of journalists in the AI era. Her scholarly work includes over 80 academic publications across 4 books, 38 book chapters, 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 2 industry reports. She has pioneered Australia's first student-led net-only radio station at Monash and the nation's first international journalism study tours to major global cities. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining the intersection of AI with journalism ethics, safety of journalists, and media representation of violence against women. Baker's work increasingly focuses on applying intersectional frameworks to media coverage of gender-based violence, while exploring how AI is transforming journalism practices globally, particularly in the Global South context. Finalist, International Book Awards, Best Education/Academic Book (2019) International Association for Media and Communications Research Publication Award Nominated for the 2024 Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award Hampton Press prestigious publishing award for Virtual Radio Ga Ga (2012) Entry into Jane Jacobs Book Award (2019) Entry into Robert E. Park Book Award (2020) Dr Baker has supervised or examined 12 PhDs and Masters theses and 16 Honours research projects to successful completion. She has secured competitive research grants from governments, NGOs, and university sources for projects including 'Media coverage of violence against women from an intersectional lens' (2024-2026) and 'Examining Sexual Violence in the Music City of Melbourne' (2021). As Editor-in-Chief of Journalism Practice journal since 2022, she plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in the field. Her research extends beyond the university through external positions including City of Melbourne's Music Cities advisor (2013-2017) and City of Port Phillip's Music Taskforce member (2012). Dr Baker's work is cited by international bodies including UNESCO, UN Women, and UNICEF, demonstrating significant policy impact in the areas of gender equality and media ethics.
Gökhan Seçinti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Computer and Informatics. He currently serves as Vice Dean and has previously held the role of Vice Department Head. His research focuses on next-generation wireless networks, UAV communications, semantic communication, and AI-driven networking solutions. Research Interests: His work spans Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) , Semantic and Task-Oriented Communication , Software-Defined and Cognitive Networks , 6G Communications , and AI in Networking . He develops practical testbeds for deep learning-based communication architectures and explores digital twin applications in aerial networks. Publication Trends: Recent publications emphasize decentralized UAV service deployment, beam alignment using UWB localization, TDMA scheduling for aerial swarms, and semantic flow control. These reflect a strong trend toward intelligent, adaptive, and context-aware communication systems for IoT and mobility. Best Paper Award, IEEE, 2022 Best Conference Paper, IEEE, 2016 Best Poster Paper Award, IEEE, 2015 Advising and Grants: He has supervised 4 academic works and leads multiple funded research projects, including TÜBİTAK and SRP grants on federated learning in flying networks, semantic VANETs, AI-based intrusion detection, and UAV-assisted IoT for crisis management. Labs and Teams: His work is supported by active research teams at ITU, focusing on testbed development using SDRs, digital twins, and real-world deployment of UAV networks. He collaborates internationally, including past affiliations with Northeastern University.
Dr. Laura Maye is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork. Her research specializes in Interactive Media and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), focusing on participatory design methods and immersive technologies. Key research interests include virtual reality applications, co-design methodologies for cultural heritage, community-centered technology development, and sensory interaction studies. Her work emphasizes inclusive design and socio-ecological relationships in technology. Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate strong trends in VR-based sensory studies, community radio innovations, and rehabilitation technology. Articles frequently employ mixed-methods approaches and highlight cross-modal perception, participatory frameworks, and rural HCI challenges.
E. Veronica Belmega is a Full Professor at ESIEE Paris (Université Gustave Eiffel) and a researcher at the LIGM laboratory in Marne-la-Vallée, France. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at ENSEA graduate school and Deputy Director of the ETIS laboratory in Cergy. She holds an Engineer Degree from the University Politehnica of Bucharest, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Université Paris-Sud 11, and an HDR habilitation from Université de Cergy-Pontoise. Her research focuses on AI-driven communication systems, energy efficiency, online optimization, and cyber-physical security, with a strong emphasis on applications in smart grids and IoT. Her work spans securing wireless communications against adversarial attacks, optimizing resource allocation in cognitive radio networks, and leveraging machine learning for GNSS localization and MIMO systems. Notable contributions include game-theoretic frameworks for PMU deployment and energy-efficient NOMA systems. Belmega has received prestigious awards such as the 2021 CY Alliance Award and the L’Oréal-UNESCO fellowship, and serves as an Area Editor for IEEE Trans. on Machine Learning in Communications and Networking. Current projects include a CEA LETI postdoc position on AI localization and a PEPR 5G project. She actively contributes to special issues like the EURASIP JASP on sustainable wireless communications. Belmega’s advising includes PhD student S. Maleki, co-author of her 2024 IEEE SmartGridComm Best Paper Award-winning work.
Stavros Vougioukas is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Engineering. He is actively involved in research and graduate mentorship, focusing on agricultural robotics and automation for specialty crops. His work integrates engineering solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability in farming systems. His research interests include agricultural robotics , automation of harvesting processes , sensors and control systems , precision agriculture , and wireless sensor networks for orchard environments . He develops technologies for robotic and robot-aided harvesting, particularly in strawberries and orchard crops, emphasizing optimal management of inputs and yield monitoring. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in robotics integration , real-time sensing , and data-driven decision-making in agriculture. His work spans mechanical design, signal processing, path planning, and structural durability, indicating a multidisciplinary approach to solving agricultural challenges through engineering innovation. Scientific Awards and Recognition: $1.6M grant (2021) to develop innovative fruit-picking machines CITRIS Seed Award (2023) for engineering solutions in agriculture Professor Vougioukas mentors graduate students and leads funded research projects focused on automation and robotics in agriculture. He has secured significant grants, including a $1.6M award for fruit-picking robotics, demonstrating strong research leadership. His collaborations span institutions and disciplines, particularly in agricultural machinery design and sensor network deployment. He leads research efforts in agricultural automation, particularly through projects involving robot-aided harvesting , orchard navigation systems , and wearable worker tracking devices . His lab contributes to the development of intelligent systems for sustainable farming, integrating mechanical, electronic, and computational components.
Polly E. Bugros McLean is an Associate Professor in Media Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a focus on intersectionality, cultural theory, and globalization in Southern Africa. She has held leadership roles such as Chair of Women and Gender Studies and Faculty Associate to the Chancellor. Education: BA from CUNY College of Staten Island, MS from Columbia University, and PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. Her research explores media's role in shaping racialized, gendered, and class-based identities, with fieldwork in sub-Saharan Africa. She has contributed to journals like the International Journal of Communication and Popular Music and Society. Scientific Awards 2021 Marinus G. Smith Award 2014 Best Should Teach Gold Award 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award 2007 Robert L. Stearns Award Equity and Excellence Faculty Awards (2004, 1986) 1999 Traditional Fulbright Scholarship McLean has also served as a visiting professor at the University of Zambia, Howard University, and as a Fulbright Scholar in Namibia, where she established the first BA in Media Studies. She led international projects with UNESCO and USAID, including HIV/AIDS radio campaigns in Swaziland and educational media workshops in Lesotho.
