Mohamed Abuella is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University's School of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. His work bridges maritime engineering with data analytics and machine learning. Educational Background: PhD (expected 2099) His research focuses on Time-Series Analysis for maritime energy optimization, Renewable Energy Modeling (wind and solar), and Machine Learning Applications in power forecasting. Recent publications highlight advancements in sustainable shipping and solar/wind energy systems. Key trends in his recent articles include Explainable AI for maritime efficiency, Hybrid Forecasting Models for renewable energy, and Geospatial Analysis for vessel navigation. Notable collaborations span energy analytics and maritime technology domains.
Dr. Walter Lucia is an Associate Professor at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering, Concordia University. His research focuses on secure and resilient control of cyber-physical systems and model predictive control strategies for autonomous vehicles. He supervises MASc and PhD students in programs such as Information Systems Security, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Information and Systems Engineering. His research interests encompass cybersecurity in control systems, including strategies against false data injection and setpoint attacks. He develops resilient control architectures and applies model predictive control to autonomous systems like self-driving cars and mobile robots. Recent work emphasizes data-driven safety mechanisms, encrypted control systems, and collision-free platooning of mobile robots. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Lucia's advising roles include overseeing multiple graduate programs, though specific student names are not listed. His publications reflect a strong focus on control theory applications, cyber-physical system security, and optimization techniques. Labs or collaborative teams are not explicitly detailed in the text, but his research themes suggest involvement in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of engineering and cybersecurity.
Prof. Mile Šikić is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems and Information Processing, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (University of Zagreb). His research spans computational biology, genomics, and machine learning applications in sequencing technologies. Focus on nanopore sequencing analysis, genome assembly, and protein interaction prediction Developed tools like GraphMap , RiNALMo , and Orthobalancer Active in metagenomics, RNA structure prediction, and CUDA-based algorithm acceleration Scientific contributions include: Advances in de novo genome assembly for error-prone long reads Deep learning models for base modification detection Efficient algorithms for sequence alignment and similarity searches Technical implementations cover: GPU-accelerated sequence alignment libraries (e.g., SW# ) Web platforms for comparative protein analysis Simulation tools for epidemic spread on complex networks
Behzad Maleki Vishkaei serves as a Research Fellow in Strategy and Operations at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. His academic work centers on sustainable operational frameworks within corporate strategy contexts, with particular emphasis on circular economy integration and technology-driven supply chain solutions. He maintains active research collaborations with Professor P. De Giovanni across multiple high-impact publications. His research portfolio spans Operations Management , Supply Chain Resilience , and Circular Business Models , investigating how blockchain, IoT, and heuristic algorithms can transform traditional operational paradigms. Key focus areas include product-as-a-service transitions, food-sharing platform optimization, and subscription economy mechanics within technology sectors. His methodologies frequently combine game theory with sustainability metrics to address complex business-environmental tradeoffs. Analysis of recent publications reveals a pronounced trend toward applied sustainability in operations research, with 83% of 2024-2025 outputs focusing on circular economy implementations. His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling (particularly game-theoretic approaches) with practical case studies across mobility, food systems, and manufacturing sectors. The strong collaboration pattern with De Giovanni demonstrates a strategic research alliance producing interdisciplinary insights at the operations-sustainability nexus. No scientific awards were documented in the available materials. Regarding academic supervision and funding, the provided text contains no references to student mentorship, doctoral committees, or externally secured research grants beyond the evident institutional affiliation with Bocconi University.
Emanuel Christ is a Full Professor of Architecture and Design at the Department of Architecture, ETH Zurich. He has held this position since 2018, following his appointment as an assistant professor at ETH Zurich from 2010 to 2015. Christ also served as a visiting professor at Harvard Graduate School of Design from 2015 to 2017 and was appointed Kenzo Tange Design Critic in Architecture at Harvard GSD in 2021. Prior to his ETH appointments, he was a visiting professor at various architecture institutes including Robert Gordon University, Accademia di Architettura Mendrisio, and the Oslo School of Architecture and Design from 2005 to 2009. He co-founded the architectural firm Christ & Gantenbein in Basel in 1998. Christ received his architectural education at ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, and the HdK (now Berlin University of the Arts), graduating from ETH Zurich in 1998 under Prof. Hans Kollhoff. His early career included teaching at the Basel Academy of Art and Design (2002-2003) and working as a senior assistant at ETH Studio Basel under Professors Roger Diener, Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron, and Marcel Meili (2000-2005). Professor Christ's research focuses on the architecture of the metropolis in the age of globalization. He examines how metropolitan growth presents both challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities, using the method of typology transfer to investigate existing metropolitan architectures as potential building blocks for sustainable, dense, and urban futures. His work spans theoretical research, design practice, and academic teaching, with particular emphasis on urban typologies, spatial organization, and the relationship between historical precedents and contemporary design challenges. Christ's teaching methodology combines typological analysis with visionary design scenarios, encouraging students to develop innovative architectural solutions grounded in historical understanding. Christ's publications reveal consistent themes in urban density, typological studies across global cities, and the adaptation of architectural forms to contemporary social and environmental challenges. His research often bridges theoretical exploration with practical application through his architectural practice, with particular focus on the transformation of urban spaces, the relationship between architecture and landscape, and the development of sustainable urban models. His three-volume monograph Christ & Gantenbein. Projects I–III (2024) documents over 160 projects spanning 25 years of architectural practice. Hong Kong Typology, monograph as part of the exhibition Teaching Architecture at the Istituto Svizzero, Venice, Italy (2010) Iakov Chernikhov International Prize, nomination (2010) ar Award for Emerging Architecture, The Architectural Review (2009) Swiss National Museum, renovation phase 1, Zurich (2009) Award for Good Buildings 2008 House on Bildstöckliweg, Arlesheim (2008) The best renovation of 2008, Haus an der Friedensgasse, Basel (2008) Building Award 2006 of the Basel Heritage Society, Shedhalle at St. Alban-Vorstadt, Basel (2006) Architecture Award Concrete 05 Cemsuisse, Haus am Bildstöckliweg, Arlesheim (2005) Scholarship from the Ernst Schindler Foundation, Zurich (1999) Through his design studio at ETH Zurich, Christ has supervised numerous student projects focusing on urban design, architectural typologies, and contemporary challenges in architecture. His teaching approach combines theoretical exploration with practical design, encouraging students to develop visionary yet grounded architectural solutions. Christ & Gantenbein, his architectural practice based in Basel, has completed over 160 projects from 1998 to 2023, as documented in their three-volume monograph. Current studio projects include 'Blatten – Building on Unstable Grounds' (Fall 2025), which addresses architectural responses to climate change and unstable landscapes, and 'The University and the City' (Spring 2025), which explores the relationship between urban spaces and university campuses. Professor Christ leads research initiatives exploring urban-rural interfaces, metropolitan typologies, and sustainable urban development. His Mahalla project investigates courtyard typologies in Tashkent as models for contemporary urban living. He also directs the Professorship for Architecture and Design at ETH Zurich, which serves as a hub for research, teaching, and design practice in contemporary architecture. Christ's work consistently bridges academic research with practical application, addressing urgent questions about the future of cities in the context of globalization, climate change, and social transformation.
Harald Augustin is a Professor at Reutlingen University's ESB Business School, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Logistics. He leads the Virtual Engineering and Training Center (VETC) and the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Process Management in Product Development, Production, and Logistics. Current roles: Professor for "Fabriksysteme und Logistik", Director of VETC Research focus: Digital Manufacturing, Lean Logistics, Virtual Reality in Factory Planning Education Diplom-Ingenieur (Maschinenbau, Production Engineering), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Dr.-Ing. (Promotion) in Mechanical Engineering, TU Kaiserslautern Research stays in France, Canada, and Australia Research Interests center on optimizing logistics and production systems through digitalization, lean methodologies, and virtual collaboration. His work includes developing immersive planning systems, risk management frameworks, and agile engineering processes. Lab Affiliations : VETC (Virtual Engineering and Training Center) at ESB Business School Steinbeis Transfer Center for Process Management in Product Development, Production, and Logistics
Xuanming Su is the Murrel J. Ades Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on decision processes, omnichannel retail operations, strategic consumer behavior, and supply chain management with behavioral economics perspectives. Key research areas include game theory, bounded rationality, intertemporal pricing, and healthcare operations optimization Teaches OIDD2900 (Decision Processes) and OIDD9400 (Operations Mgmt) His work spans theoretical and applied domains, from modeling consumer stockpiling behavior to optimizing omnichannel retail strategies. Recent research examines social comparison effects in service operations and self-order technologies in multi-channel environments. Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award (Management Science, 2020 & Finalist 2019) NSF CAREER Award (2008-2013) MSOM Young Scholar Prize (2014) Wickham Skinner Early Career Award (2008) A specialist in strategic pricing and consumer behavior modeling, Prof. Su has published extensively in top journals while maintaining active research collaborations in operations management and behavioral economics domains.
Engin Topan serves as Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems department at the University of Twente, with dual affiliation at the Digital Society Institute. His expertise spans reliability engineering, maintenance systems, and service logistics for capital goods, focusing on data-driven solutions for Industry 4.0 applications and after-sales service optimization. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2010) Dr. Topan's research centers on predictive maintenance and spare parts supply planning within service logistics, alongside proactive production planning for smart manufacturing. He pioneers AI-empowered flexible production systems for SMEs and develops service control tower frameworks for after-sales logistics. His work integrates operations research with practical industry challenges, emphasizing real-world applicability in manufacturing and service sectors through projects like ProSeLo and MANTIS. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on service control tower architectures, predictive maintenance algorithms, and data-sharing mechanisms in inter-organizational systems. Key themes include reference modeling for asset maintenance, heuristic optimization for operational planning, and pandemic response modeling—demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across logistics, public health, and information systems. Scientific Awards: IISE 2022 Best Application Paper in Data Science, Quality, and Reliability ISE Transactions 2019 Design & Manufacturing Best Paper Award Dr. Topan actively mentors graduate researchers and leads major collaborative projects: coordinating PERISCOP (AI-driven production planning for SMEs), serving as WP-leader in DESIRE (smart/resilient manufacturing), and contributing to OpsCenter (service control towers). These initiatives, funded through competitive grants, address critical gaps in sustainable manufacturing and service logistics while fostering industry-academia partnerships. His research operates within the ProSeLo ecosystem for proactive service logistics and the MANTIS framework for maintenance planning, utilizing cross-disciplinary teams to develop decision-support tools. Current efforts focus on operationalizing service control towers through case studies with industrial partners, with future work targeting adaptive supply chains for SMEs in volatile markets.
Prof. Dr. Armando Walter Colombo is a Professor at the Department of Technology, Electrical Engineering and Informatics at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. He leads the Institute I2AR as Scientific Director and coordinates the DAAD/DAHZ Binational Master in Industrial Informatics with the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional-FRRe in Argentina. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Industrial Digitalization, Industry 4.0, and Smart Manufacturing. Key areas include asset administration shells, IoT integration, and sustainable industrial automation. He holds IEEE Fellow status and is a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Systems Council. He has pioneered educational frameworks like T-CHAT and contributed to standards alignment (RAMI4.0, IEEE Industrial Agents). Recent publications emphasize Industry 4.0 compliance, digital twins, and AI in logistics. Responsibilities: DAAD Master Coordinator, Institute I2AR Director, and International Relations Officer. Awards: IEEE Fellow, Distinguished Lecturer (IEEE Systems Council). Grants & Partnerships: DAAD-funded binational programs, EU-funded PERFoRM projects. His work bridges academia and industry through platforms like the ICPS-based Digital Factory Lab, addressing SME digitalization and sustainable automation.
Roles and Affiliations: Darrick K. Li is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine (Digestive Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in inpatient gastroenterology. He is a practicing gastroenterologist focused on acute gastrointestinal conditions such as bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and nutritional disorders, while also contributing to clinical education and quality improvement initiatives. Education: Dr. Li holds an MD and PhD from Columbia University (2014), with a BS and MS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University (2007). He completed internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Research Interests: His work centers on gastrointestinal bleeding management, endoscopic techniques, anticoagulation strategies, and quality improvement in hospitalized patients. He also investigates rare gastrointestinal diseases and clinical trial methodologies. Publications: Dr. Li’s research spans 20 years, with recent emphasis on anticoagulation deprescription in GI bleeding, endoscopic cancer management, and liver disease pathophysiology. His articles reflect interdisciplinary approaches to clinical challenges, leveraging systematic reviews and collaborative studies. Awards: Notable recognitions include the AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Award (2016), Yale Quality & Safety Grant (2021), and excellence in clinical teaching (2018). He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association. Teaching and Grants: He mentors medical students, residents, and fellows, emphasizing hands-on clinical training. His grants support innovations in GI hospitalist care and evidence-based practices. Recent news highlights his team’s development of AI models for GI bleeding detection, reflecting cutting-edge translational research.
Ilona Lipowska is a Professor at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in the Faculty of Economics, Department of Information Systems and Logistics. Her research focuses on price management and multichannel sales, with a strong emphasis on consumer behavior and marketing channel dynamics. Habilitated in Social Sciences (Management and Quality Studies, 2023) PhD in Economics (UMCS, 2015) Member of the Polish Scientific Marketing Society Her scholarly work explores topics such as price perception, channel migration strategies, and behavioral economics, particularly in energy markets and e-commerce. Recent publications address pandemic-induced retail changes, price information overload, and smart transportation adoption. Google Scholar metrics (h-index 5) reflect her contributions to these domains. She received the 2019 Minister of Science and Higher Education Scholarship for outstanding young scientists. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on price management, multichannel logistics, and marketing research.
Miguel Mira da Silva is a Professor at Universidade de Lisboa, affiliated with INOV - INESC Innovation. His work focuses on enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and blockchain technology. He has contributed extensively to DevOps research and gamification applications in organizational contexts. Research Interests : Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation DevOps and Agile Methodologies Blockchain Applications Critical Infrastructure Resilience Email: mms@tecnico.ulisboa.pt , miguel.miradasilva@gmail.com
Christos Tryfonopoulos is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Informatics & Telecommunications at the University of the Peloponnese, where he leads the Software and Database Systems (SoDa) Lab. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including the Max-Planck Institute for Informatics in Germany, where he led the P2P and Information Management research area from 2006-2009, and the Technical University of Crete, where he completed his PhD and MSc degrees. His research interests focus on information management, distributed systems, digital libraries, and data/user anonymity. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across diverse domains including environmental monitoring, cybersecurity, cultural heritage, and medical informatics. He has developed innovative frameworks for pollution prediction, cyber-threat intelligence, and academic expertise mapping that demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of his research. Professor Tryfonopoulos has published over 80 papers in top-tier journals and conferences including TOIS, TKDE, SIGIR, and SIGMOD. His recent work shows a strong trend toward applying machine learning techniques to information management problems, with publications spanning environmental science, cybersecurity, and bibliometrics. His research group has developed several significant tools including VeTo+ for expert set expansion, inTIME for cyber-threat intelligence, and Hydria for cultural heritage analytics. Candidate for best research paper in ESWC 2016 conference Honorable mention for best poster (3rd place) in ESWC 2012 conference Award as Distinguished Scientist Excelling in Research Abroad (2008) Best student paper award in ECDL 2005 conference Heraclitus PhD fellowship from Greek Ministry of Education (2002-2005) National Scholarship Foundation of Greece (IKY) scholarship (1998) Professor Tryfonopoulos has supervised 5 PhD students (3 in progress), 19 MSc students, and 31 BSc students. He has led or participated in 13 competitive EU and national research projects including ENIRISST+ for shipping and transport infrastructure, WeCare for student support structures, and FORESIGHT for cybersecurity simulation. His current research focuses on intelligent infrastructure for transportation logistics, cyber-threat intelligence systems, and educational technologies for data science.
Paweł Kliber is a Professor at the Department of Econometrics within the Institute of Informatics and Quantitative Economics at Poznań University of Economics and Business. His research spans Economics and Finance , with a focus on Econometrics , Portfolio Optimization , and Financial Modeling . Role: Professor (since 2014) Institution: Poznań University of Economics and Business Email: p.kliber@ue.poznan.pl Kliber’s research emphasizes liquidity risk , regional economic convergence , and stochastic volatility in financial markets . His work includes empirical analyses of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange , Polish financial markets , and theoretical contributions to quantile hedging and multi-criteria portfolio selection . Recent publications highlight trends in portfolio choice integrating financial statements, supply chain resilience , and Okun’s law variations across Polish regions. His methodological approaches combine jump-diffusion models , quantitative risk analysis , and panel data econometrics . Kliber has authored 36 publications and supervised 2 promoted theses. His academic contributions include studies on monetary policy effectiveness in Poland and convergence dynamics in OECD economies.
Víctor Martínez de Albéniz is Full Professor of Operations, Information and Technology at IESE Business School, University of Navarra, where he has served as Department Chair and Director of the Research Division. He currently leads the IESE Initiative for Social Development, focusing on data-driven public-policy research. Education Ph.D. in Operations Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering Degree, École Polytechnique, France Research Interests His research integrates operations management with strategic questions in supply chains and retail. Early work optimized inventory, purchasing and supplier portfolios to balance cost, innovation and flexibility. He then turned to fashion retail, leveraging big-data analytics to forecast trends, react to demand shocks and enhance in-store experiences. Most recently he has applied these methodologies to improve education systems and public management. Scientific Awards European Research Council (ERC) Grant Sabadell Herrero Prize for Economic Research (2015) MSOM Young Scholar Prize (2018) Service & Entrepreneurship He has served as Area Editor for Management Science (2018-2025) and on the editorial boards of Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Production and Operations Management . From 2015-2019 he founded and chaired the annual Fashion Operations Conference held in Barcelona, Istanbul, New York, Montreal and London. He co-organizes the EURO Working Group on Retail Operations (2019, 2025 editions). He is co-founder and CTO of retail-analytics start-ups Datactions and Robinbrick. Teaching & Outreach He teaches operations management, operations strategy, logistics and new-product development in IESE MBA and executive programs, and has taught at MIT, MDE (Ivory Coast) and the Indian School of Business.
