جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tamar Kuglerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interactive decision-making
• Group decision-making
• Emotions and decision-making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tamar Kugler is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, with a specialization in behavioral decision-making. She holds a PhD in Experimental and Social Psychology (2004) from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. PhD in Management Organizational Behavior Laboratory Economic Science Laboratory Center for Trust Studies Behavioral Decision Making Think Tank Econ Affiliated Faculty Her research focuses on interactive decision-making , group decision dynamics , emotional influences on decisions , and trust mechanisms . She has pioneered work on disgust's paradoxical effects on prosocial behavior and developed innovative methods for measuring emotions in digital environments. Her publications span high-impact journals like Social Psychological and Personality Science and Games and Economic Behavior , covering topics from the Braess paradox in traffic networks to asymmetric participation games. Recent work explores guilt's role in ethical behavior and default options in conflict resolution. National Science Foundation grant for emotion research Binational Science Foundation grant with Eyal Ert Eller College Small Grant Program awards Journal editorial board memberships Kugler's methodological expertise includes behavioral experiments, game theory applications, and virtual reality simulations for studying social interactions.

Mariana Laverdeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Market Design
• Education Markets
• Economic Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariana Laverde is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Boston College. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and completed a postdoctoral position at Yale University’s Tobin Center. Her research focuses on applied market design with an emphasis on education markets, including topics like teacher market mechanisms, school choice systems, and spatial equity in education access. Education background: Ph.D. in Economics (University of Chicago, 2019), Master’s in Economics, and BSc in Mathematics (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia). Her work also extends to urban economics (e.g., housing price indices in Bogotá) and financial systems (systemic risk analysis in Colombia). Research highlights include analyzing two-sided teacher markets, evaluating school choice policies, and developing hedonic pricing methodologies. Her recent work (2022–2025) emphasizes education policy design and market efficiency. Earlier studies addressed banking regulation and regional development impacts of mining in Colombia. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her publications reflect impactful contributions to applied economics. She advises no students listed here and has no grants mentioned. Her work is affiliated with Boston College’s Economics Department and accessible via RePEc/Google Scholar.

• Software Engineering
• Video Game Development
• Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI4SE)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cristiano Politowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Science. His research focuses on applying software engineering principles to video game development, with particular emphasis on software testing, artificial intelligence for software engineering (AI4SE), deep reinforcement learning, and empirical software engineering. Education includes a PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Concordia University (2022), supervised by Professors Yann-Gaël Guéhéneuc and Fabio Petrillo. Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral positions at Université de Montréal and École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal, Canada. Research interests span game engine architecture analysis, automated testing methodologies for games, and bridging gaps between academic theory and industry practices in software engineering. His work often involves empirical studies on software quality, framework impacts, and event-driven systems. Publications reflect a focus on game development challenges, including studies on API compatibility, subsystem coupling visualization, and AI-driven game balance assessment. He actively contributes to the understanding of software processes in the video game industry through surveys and dataset curation initiatives like PlayMyData.

• Household Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Financial Frictions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alex Michaelides is a Professor of Finance at Imperial College Business School since 2013 and a Research Fellow at CEPR (International Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Programmes). He holds affiliations with Imperial's Energy Futures Lab and Language and Communication Intelligence initiatives. Previously, he served at the London School of Economics (LSE) as Lecturer (2001-2006) and Associate Professor (2006-2010), and at the University of Cyprus as Professor of Finance (2010-2014). He earned his PhD in Economics from Princeton University (1997) and BA in Economics from Harvard (1993). His research focuses on household finance (e.g., life-cycle portfolio choice), asset pricing with heterogeneous agents, housing markets, and macro-finance intersections. Notable work includes analyses of pension systems, sovereign debt crises (e.g., Cyprus), and banking system dynamics. He has held visiting roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, ECB, and served on the Central Bank of Cyprus' board (2013-2014). Leadership roles include Head of Finance at Imperial (2014-2021) and Director of Postgraduate Studies (since 2023). His work bridges theoretical models with policy-relevant insights, addressing fiscal procyclicality, central bank independence, and climate regulatory impacts.

• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Computer Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Xue Li is a faculty member in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Queensland. His research focuses on machine learning, data mining, and their applications in healthcare, materials science, and computer vision. He has authored over 300 publications, including seminal works on knowledge graph completion, video quality enhancement, and alloy design using machine learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications, such as clinical diagnosis andTinyML systems. Key research interests include graph representation learning, medical informatics, and efficient algorithms for multimedia data. Notable contributions include developing commonsense-enhanced relation extraction models and frameworks for compressed video reconstruction. His research also addresses challenges in federated learning and privacy-preserving genomics. Prof. Li has collaborated extensively with industry and academia, contributing to projects in RFID systems, electronic nose pattern recognition, and cybersecurity. His work is published in top-tier venues like IEEE Transactions and ACM conferences. Despite no listed awards, his prolific output underscores academic impact.

Marius Portmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Computer Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Marius Portmann is the UQ-Cisco Chair of Network Security at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), University of Queensland. His expertise spans Cybersecurity, IoT, and Applied AI. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (2003) and has led research in Software Defined Networking (SDN), blockchain, and energy-harvesting IoT systems. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), 2003. Research focuses on securing IoT networks, AI-driven intrusion detection, and sustainable sensor systems. He has pioneered self-powered IoT systems using energy harvesters and developed frameworks like FlowTransformer for network analysis. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart tourism, energy efficiency, and edge computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in DDoS detection (P4-Secure), sensor-based environmental monitoring (EcoShower), and graph-based anomaly detection (XG-BoT). His datasets (e.g., NF-ToN-IoT-v3) are widely used in ML-based cybersecurity research. Collaborations include industry partners like Cisco and institutions like RMIT. Grants and leadership roles in interdisciplinary projects underscore his impact. He advises on IoT security standards and contributes to open-source tools for network research. Current projects explore edge-AI integration and sustainable sensor networks.

David S Kossonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Waste Management
• Environmental Remediation
• Leaching Assessment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. David S. Kosson is a distinguished faculty member at Vanderbilt University, holding the Gass Family Chair in Energy and the Environment. He serves as Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Earth and Environmental Sciences. As Director of the Consortium for Risk Evaluation with Stakeholder Participation (CRESP) and the Environmental Laboratory, he leads multidisciplinary research addressing nuclear waste management, environmental remediation, and policy. His work has established frameworks like the U.S. Leaching Environmental Assessment Framework (LEAF), impacting national waste management policies. Dr. Kosson earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University. He previously chaired Vanderbilt’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (2000–2012). His research focuses on nuclear/chemical waste containment, contaminant mass transfer, and eco-cultural risk assessment. He advises U.S. federal agencies on defense waste remediation and chemical weapons demilitarization. Education: Ph.D., Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University M.S., Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers University B.S., Chemical Engineering, Rutgers University Key Roles: CRESP Principal Investigator Environmental Laboratory Director Former Department Chair (Civil & Environmental Engineering) His research integrates laboratory experiments with field data to model long-term behavior of waste forms and geological interfaces. Notable contributions include studies on cement-rock interactions, PFAS leaching, and ecological risk assessment at DOE sites like Hanford and Oak Ridge. He has authored over 200 publications, advancing risk-informed decision-making in waste management. Scientific contributions span nuclear waste durability, eco-cultural justice frameworks, and sustainable materials engineering. He collaborates internationally on deep geological disposal systems and environmental policy.

Caroline Kuzemkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Political Economy (IPE)
• Sustainable Energy Transformations
• Climate Change Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caroline Kuzemko is a Reader in International Political Economy (IPE) at the University of Warwick's School of Politics and International Studies (PaIS). She serves as Course Director for the new MA in the Politics of Climate Change and Co-Director of UKERC. Previously, she worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and held roles in finance with UBS. Her research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, climate change politics, and energy geopolitics, blending constructivist IPE frameworks with empirical case studies. She teaches modules on climate governance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: MSc in IPE and PhD in Energy & Climate Politics from the University of Warwick. Research interests include rethinking energy geopolitics, energy security, and the political economy of net-zero transitions. She leads UKERC's Theme 3 on 'Geopolitics, Energy Security, and Resilience of Net Zero', analyzing fossil fuel phase-out and low-carbon expansions. Prior projects include assessing Brexit's impact on UK energy policy and exploring municipal authority roles in sustainable energy governance. Her publications span books like Climate Politics: Can't Live With it, Can't Mitigate Without it and articles in Geopolitics , New Political Economy , and Energy Research & Social Science . She co-edits the Review of International Political Economy 's IPE of Energy series and contributes to policy briefings for UK institutions like UK100 and DESNZ. She advises PhD students researching geopolitics of renewable transitions in the UK, Brazil, and EU-MENA sustainable finance. She chairs the ECPR Energy Politics Research Network and sits on the editorial board of Energy Research and Social Science .

Yan Songمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Planning
• Land Use Planning
• Environmental Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yan Song is a Professor and Director of the Program on Chinese Cities (PCC) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Department of City and Regional Planning. She specializes in land use and environmental planning, focusing on low-carbon urban development, spatial analysis of urban form, and China’s urbanization policies. Her work integrates GIS and computer-aided tools to assess urban growth and sustainability challenges. Her research examines domestic and international issues including urbanization drivers, green city development tools, land and housing market dynamics, and urban-transportation integration. Dr. Song leads the PCC, which investigates China’s urbanization impacts on environments and seeks equitable, sustainable growth strategies. Her projects are funded by NSF, EPA, HUD, and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Research highlights include studies on rural-urban spatial restructuring, policy spillover effects, and energy transition mechanisms. She has consulted for Shenzhen’s city government and Beijing’s urban planning institutions. Dr. Song’s interdisciplinary approach bridges planning, environmental science, and policy, addressing global challenges like climate resilience and digital finance’s role in green development. Her advising focuses on PhD students interested in Chinese urban issues, and she holds affiliate roles at the National Center for Smart Growth and Lincoln Institute. Recent work emphasizes the 5R urban retrofitting framework, equity in heat mitigation, and the interplay between technology adoption and environmental governance.

Annelies Zoomersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Land Governance
• Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Annelies Zoomers is a Professor of International Development Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences. Her research focuses on climate change, land governance, migration, and sustainable livelihoods. She co-founded the Netherlands Land Academy (LANDac) and the Shared Value Foundation, and served as Chair of WOTRO Science for Global Development (2019–2022). Her current projects include the EU-funded 'Welcoming Spaces' initiative, which explores integrating migrants into shrinking European regions, and 'Diamonds in the Delta,' addressing climate resilience in delta cities. Zoomers has extensive experience in policy咨询 for global organizations like the World Bank and ILO, and has authored over 200 publications. She is a member of the Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV). Her work bridges academic research with practical solutions for inclusive development, emphasizing participatory approaches to land governance and migration policy.

Alexandr Lucasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexandr Lucas is a Teaching Professor in Robotics at the University of Sheffield's School of Computer Science. He joined in September 2019 and holds roles including Deputy Admissions Tutor (General Engineering) and IPE Tutor. His research focuses on developmental neuro-robotics, cognitive assessment via human-robot interaction, and educational robotics applications. He contributes to courses like COM1005 (Machines and Intelligence) and COM3528 (Cognitive and Biomimetic Robotics), developing teaching materials for MiRo robots and simulators. Publications include work on cognitive skill assessment using cloud computing and robotic systems, visual finger-counting for neuro-robotics learning, and public perception analysis of robots in urban environments. He co-founded the SERAI Network CIC and maintains active roles in robotics education and outreach. Lucas has created extensive teaching resources, including guides for MiRoCloud simulation platforms and visual coding tools (MiRoCODE). His work emphasizes practical robotics education and bridging theory with hands-on experiments in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Decision Making
• Information Sampling
• Machine Learning Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gaël Georges Marcel Le Mens is a Full Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), holding a position in the Department of Economics and Business. He is also affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics and serves as academic co-director of the Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) at the UPF Barcelona School of Management. His academic journey includes teaching roles at INSEAD, London Business School, ESADE, and the University of Lugano, alongside positions at the universities of Southern Denmark and New York. Education: Doctor in Business Administration, Stanford Graduate School of Business MSc in Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University Diploma in Engineering, Supélec Bachelor of Economics, University of Paris XI His research focuses on decision-making processes, information sampling, machine learning applications in semantics, and organizational behavior. Key themes include cognitive heuristics, social media impact on political expression, and the interplay between popularity and evaluation dynamics. He has explored how feedback mechanisms shape political communication and developed methodologies to compare human and machine conceptual judgments using models like BERT. His publications span journals such as PNAS , Psychological Review , and Industrial and Corporate Change , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Though no explicit awards are noted, his prolific output highlights sustained academic impact. He has advised multiple institutions on curriculum design and executive education, leveraging his cross-university teaching experience. Le Mens is affiliated with the Barcelona School of Management’s research teams and contributes to initiatives bridging artificial intelligence and social sciences. His work often addresses practical challenges in organizational decision-making and digital communication strategies.

• Consumer Economics
• Food Choices
• Experimental Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marco Palma is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University and Director of the Human Behavior Laboratory, a transdisciplinary facility integrating neurophysiological technology to study decision-making. His roles include leadership in AgriLife Research and Extension programs. With a Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida, his expertise spans consumer behavior, food choices, experimental economics, and neuroeconomics. His work focuses on merging biological and traditional behavioral research to improve health and well-being outcomes. Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics from University of Florida Research Interests: Consumer decision-making, neuroeconomic mechanisms, food policy interventions, and behavioral responses to environmental and health risks. His lab employs eye-tracking, biometric sensors, and experimental economics methods to analyze how physiological states influence choices. Recent work examines the cognitive impacts of fasting, visual-nature stimuli effects, and public perceptions of chemical exposures like PFAS. Recent Research Trends: His articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking neuroscience with economic decision models. Key themes include behavioral interventions for dietary change, competitive market dynamics, and the neurophysiological basis of social preferences. Over 2024-2025, he has published extensively on experimental methods validation, environmental policy communication, and gender differences in competition. Awards: Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow (2025), recognizing his transformative contributions to interdisciplinary research. Labs/Teams: Leads the Human Behavior Laboratory, collaborating with neuroscientists and behavioral economists to develop innovative measurement tools for decision-making studies. Actively involved in AgriLife Extension programs addressing agricultural industry challenges.

• Hydrology
• Watershed Modeling
• Soil Erosion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aleksey Sheshukov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University, College of Engineering. He leads the Watershed Research Group, focusing on hydrological and water-quality modeling at the watershed scale. His work integrates research and extension to support sustainable watershed management in Kansas and the Central Great Plains. Sheshukov earned his Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics/Theoretical Mechanics from Kazan State University, Russia. His professional journey includes academic and research roles at Kazan State Power Engineering University, Chebotarev Research Institute, and the University of Minnesota before joining Kansas State University in 2008. His research centers on physically based modeling of hydrological processes, with a strong emphasis on soil erosion—particularly ephemeral gully erosion—and nonpoint source pollution. He utilizes advanced tools such as SWAT, APEX, GIS, and the Jet Erosion Test (JET) to assess climate and land use impacts on water resources. His group develops innovative models like WINDS and WATER and contributes to the Daily Erosion Project. Sheshukov has been recognized with several honors, including the Big XII Faculty Fellowship Award, ASABE Superior Paper Award, and contributions to nationally awarded watershed plans. He actively mentors graduate students, many of whom have received scholarships and awards at state and national levels. Member, ASABE Technical Committees Member, ASTM Standards Committee Organizer, Regional Workshop on Soil Erodibility and JET (2015) Coordinator, International Workshops on Agricultural Burning (Moscow, 2012) Lead, USDA Scientific Exchange Program on Black Carbon His extension work includes developing watershed assessment plans for 13 HUC-8 watersheds in Kansas and Missouri, engaging stakeholders in conservation efforts, and providing technical guidance on erosion control and water-quality protection. He collaborates widely with researchers across K-State, other universities, and federal agencies such as USDA, NRCS, and USGS.

Justen O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inclusive Education
• Health and Physical Education (HPE)
• Informal Sport Participation
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Justen O'Connor is an Associate Professor in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education at Monash University’s Faculty of Education. He also serves as Associate Dean (Staffing and Strategy), demonstrating leadership in academic administration. His research focuses on transforming health and physical education (HPE) to be more inclusive, equitable, and socially meaningful, with strong emphasis on informal sport, social ecology, and systems thinking. His research interests include: Transforming teaching and learning in HPE Equity, diversity, and inclusion in sport and education Mental well-being in community sport settings Curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in HPE Informal and alternative sport participation Social-ecological drivers of physical activity Rasch modeling and scale development for research measurement Justen’s recent publications reflect a consistent focus on inclusion, informal sport, curriculum futures, and socio-ecological systems in physical activity contexts. His work often involves mixed-methods research, collaboration with industry and academic partners, and real-world impact through policy and program evaluation. He has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions: Dean’s Award for Excellence in Social and Economic Impact (2022) Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion (2021) Best Paper Award in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (2018) Finalist for Most Outstanding Paper, Journal of Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education (2021) Justen supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in areas aligned with his research. He is actively involved in securing competitive grants, including funding from the Australian Research Council. His teaching includes EDF2171 (Motor Control and Skill Acquisition) and EDF4171 (Advanced Sport and Exercise Science). He also engages in public outreach as a keynote speaker and media contributor, promoting accessible research in HPE.