Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis is a Full Professor in Civil Engineering at City, University of London, leading the Steel, Steel-Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures group. He holds dual roles as a researcher, educator, and industry consultant, with expertise in structural design, seismic resilience, and sustainable construction. His academic journey includes a PhD from City University London and post-doctoral appointments at Leeds University and City University. Education: BEng in Civil Engineering (City University London, 2005) MSc in Structural Engineering (Imperial College London, 2006) PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering (City University London, 2010) Research focuses on innovative steel and composite systems, including perforated beams, topology optimization, and seismic-resistant design. His group pioneered 3D-printed modular connections and lightweight composite flooring. Key contributions include over 160 peer-reviewed publications and patents in structural engineering. Professional roles: Senior Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering (2019) Membership: Institution of Civil Engineers (Fellow), Engineering Council (Chartered Engineer), and multiple international engineering societies. Grants and funding: EPSRC grants for modular building resilience and energy-efficient design Royal Academy Fellowship for 3D-printed connections Labs/Teams: Leads the Steel-Composite Structures Group and the 3DMBC (3D-Printed Modular Building Connections) initiative, collaborating with industry and global partners.
Alessandro Checco is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at University of Rome La Sapienza. His research focuses on crowdsourcing, distributed systems, and privacy-preserving technologies, bridging theoretical computer science with practical applications that consider human factors in technological systems. He has established himself as a significant contributor to the field of human computation and privacy-aware systems. His educational background includes: 2020: Fellowship of Higher Education from The University of Sheffield, Higher Education Academy 2015: Ph.D. in Mathematics from Hamilton Institute (Design of decentralised algorithms applied to channel/code selection and convex optimisation for throughput fairness of 802.11 networks) 2010: M.Sc. in Mathematical Engineering from University of Roma "Tor Vergata" (110/110 with great distinction) 2009: Erasmus Scholarship at Universiteit Gent, Department of Telecommunications 2007: B.Sc. in Mathematical Engineering from University of Roma "Tor Vergata" (110/110 with great distinction) Checco's research spans multiple areas at the intersection of computer science and social implications of technology. He is particularly interested in Crowdsourcing for Human Computation, Distributed Private Recommender Systems, Information Retrieval, Data Privacy, Distributed Systems, User Data Obfuscation in Web Systems, Societal and Economic Analysis of Online Work, Crowd Workers Unionisation, and Algorithmic Bias. His work often examines how technological systems can be designed to respect user privacy while maintaining functionality, and how crowd work can be structured to be more equitable for workers. His recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution in research focus, beginning with foundational work in wireless networks and distributed algorithms, then shifting toward human computation and privacy-preserving systems. His most recent work increasingly addresses the societal implications of crowd work, including investigations into crowd worker unionization and cooperative models. Several publications examine gender bias in algorithmic systems, reflecting growing attention to fairness and ethical considerations in his field. Among his notable achievements: All That Glitters is Gold-An Attack Scheme on Gold Questions in Crowdsourcing (Best Paper Award) Checco has secured significant research funding and led important projects including the H2020-funded FashionBrain project as Research Director and the EPSRC-funded BetterCrowd project as Research Associate. His work on the FashionBrain project demonstrates his ability to lead large-scale, interdisciplinary research initiatives. He has also received the Technology Innovation Development Award (TIDA) from Science Foundation Ireland. His research has practical applications across multiple domains including recommendation systems (BLC: Private Matrix Factorization Recommenders), peer review assistance using AI, smart farming technologies, and cooperative models for crowd workers (CrowdCO-OP). He has developed frameworks for understanding worker behavior in crowdsourcing platforms and created methods for improving quality control in human computation systems.
Ernst Gunnar Gran is Associate Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he heads the communication technology discipline. He also holds an adjunct research scientist position at Simula Research Laboratory, where he headed the Cloud department until December 2016. His research spans high performance computing (HPC), HPC interconnection networks, enterprise data centre networks, cloud computing, and data-intensive processing in multi-clouds. He serves as the Scientific Leader of Communication Technologies in the RCN-funded infrastructure project eX3 (Experimental Infrastructure for Exploration of Exascale Computing) and has significant experience with both RCN-funded and EU-funded research projects, including the H2020 project Melodic (Multi-cloud Execution-ware for Large-scale Optimised Data-Intensive Computing). Gran received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, in 2007 and 2014, respectively. Both theses focused on different aspects of resource management in high performance interconnection networks. He previously headed the RCN-funded project ERAC (Efficient and Robust Architecture for Big Data Clouds) and led the design, implementation, and deployment of the multi-homed IP-based research testbed NorNet Core. Gran also has several years of experience as a system administrator and scientific programmer. His research interests center on the intersection of high performance computing and networking, with particular focus on anomaly detection in time series data, HPC interconnection networks, network virtualization, and cloud computing infrastructure. His work demonstrates a consistent evolution from fundamental networking research to applied solutions for modern computing challenges, particularly in IoT security and smart home applications. His recent publications show a strong emphasis on developing lightweight, real-time anomaly detection systems using deep learning techniques. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a clear progression from traditional HPC networking research toward time series anomaly detection applications, particularly for IoT systems. His 15 most recent publications show dual focus areas: approximately 60% concentrate on anomaly detection methods for time series data (particularly for IoT applications), while the remaining 40% maintain his foundational work in HPC networking, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure. This evolution demonstrates his ability to adapt core networking expertise to emerging application domains while maintaining technical depth. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, Gran's leadership roles in significant research projects (eX3, Melodic, ERAC) indicate recognition of his research capabilities within the academic and research funding communities. His position as Scientific Leader of Communication Technologies in the RCN-funded eX3 project further demonstrates his standing in the Norwegian research community. Gran's teaching responsibilities include serving as course coordinator for DCSG1006 Data Communication and Networks, DCSG2001 Interconnected Networks and Network Security, and Networks: Administration, Programming and Security. His research leadership extends to significant grant-funded projects, including the RCN-funded eX3 infrastructure project and the EU H2020 Melodic project. His previous leadership of the ERAC project and the NorNet Core research testbed demonstrates sustained ability to secure and manage substantial research funding. His laboratory and team affiliations include the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at NTNU, where he heads the communication technology discipline, and Simula Research Laboratory, where he maintains an adjunct position. The NorNet Core research testbed, which he led the development of, represents a significant infrastructure contribution to the networking research community. His current work with the eX3 project suggests ongoing involvement in experimental infrastructure for exascale computing exploration.
Prof. Dr. Michael Felux is full Professor and team leader of the Aviation Infrastructure group at the ZHAW School of Engineering , Zurich University of Applied Sciences. He also co-founded and co-owns the Estonian consultancy Navaid OÜ , providing GNSS/CNS expertise while ensuring non-conflict with his academic role. Education Dr.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering, TU München (2012 – 2018) Dipl.-Tech. Math. in Mathematics, TU München (2003 – 2009) CAS Hochschuldidaktik (Higher-Education Didactics), PHZH (2021) Research Focus Michael Felux’s research centres on safe, secure and efficient aviation communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) . He investigates GNSS-based augmentation systems (GBAS, SBAS) for precision approach and landing, develops real-time interference detection & localization techniques to counteract jamming and spoofing, and explores high-integrity navigation solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Additional interests include environmental optimisation of flight procedures and multi-constellation, multi-frequency signal processing . Across more than 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2015, his work consistently targets the intersection of technical robustness and operational feasibility . Recent papers map GNSS disruption events across European airspace, quantify fuel-burn reductions enabled by GBAS-guided continuous-descent approaches, and introduce cost-efficient machine-learning frameworks for real-time localisation of malicious radio-frequency interference. Scientific Awards & Recognition (no specific awards listed in supplied material) Research Funding & Projects Spoofer Localization – Swiss project leader, ongoing EGNSS DFMC for GBAS based operations – EU project leader, ongoing Making I-CNS A Reality – integrated CNS technology, project leader, ongoing High Integrity Satellite Navigation for UAV using Galileo HAS – project leader, ongoing LINA – Shared large-scale infrastructure for safe testing of autonomous systems, team member, ongoing Collision avoidance system for manned & unmanned aircraft via SDR – completed Emission Reduction using Satellite Navigation for Approach Guidance – completed Laboratory & Team As head of the Aviation Infrastructure team at ZHAW, Prof. Felux directs a multidisciplinary group developing next-generation CNS technologies. The team operates dedicated GNSS/GBAS testbeds, flight-trial aircraft, and spectrum-monitoring networks to validate concepts from simulation through to real-world deployment.
Dr. Nikolas Kantas is a Reader in Statistics at Imperial College London's Department of Mathematics. He completed his undergraduate studies and PhD at the University of Cambridge's Signal Processing Group. His research focuses on developing numerical methods for complex problems in inference, optimisation, filtering, and control. Research Interests: Kantas specializes in computational statistics and stochastic processes, with expertise in particle filtering, Sequential Monte Carlo, and Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods. His work bridges theoretical foundations with applications in data assimilation, optimization under uncertainty, and high-dimensional statistical modeling. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) demonstrates strong focus on optimization algorithms, stochastic differential equations, and Monte Carlo methods. Key themes include multi-objective optimization, privacy-preserving algorithms, Langevin dynamics, and distributed computing. Methodological innovations frequently address high-dimensional and real-time computational challenges. Student Advising & Grants: Currently supervises 4 PhD students and has graduated 9 doctoral candidates. Research funding includes JP Morgan AI Faculty Research Awards and support from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). Academic Leadership: Co-organizes the annual Greek Stochastics workshop on Statistics and Applied Probability. Coordinates PhD programs through the Mathematics Research program, MFC CDT, and Statistics and Machine Learning CDT.
Dr Karen Mullinger is a Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) jointly appointed between the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) and the University of Nottingham. She is an international authority on simultaneous EEG-fMRI, specialising in artefact characterisation, hardware optimisation and neurovascular coupling. Her current work extends to optically-pumped MEG, cerebral blood-flow imaging, mild traumatic brain injury and the influence of fitness on the ageing brain. Research interests Simultaneous EEG-fMRI acquisition and artefact reduction Neurovascular coupling mechanisms Development of novel EEG/MEG hardware (optically pumped magnetometers) Cerebral blood-flow MRI (arterial transit time, ASL) Multimodal biomarkers of mild traumatic brain injury Exercise and fitness interventions in cognitive ageing Thalamo-cortical mechanisms of attention and sleep Dr Mullinger leads or co-leads five major grants from UKRI, the US Army and the UK Ministry of Defence, supervises an active cohort of PhD students, and maintains a publication rate of ~6 peer-reviewed articles per year in leading neuroimaging journals. Her research is highly collaborative, involving centres across the UK, Europe and North America.
Xin Fei is a Lecturer in Business Analytics at the University of Edinburgh Business School since 2022. Previously, she held the same role at the University of Bristol and was a fellow at the Bristol Digital Futures Institute . Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Operations Research & Management Science from Warwick Business School , supervised by Professor Juergen Branke and Professor Nalan Gulpinar. Current affiliation: University of Edinburgh Business School Prior affiliations: University of Bristol, Bristol Digital Futures Institute Education: PhD in Operations Research & Management Science (Warwick Business School) Xin Fei's research bridges business analytics , optimization , and decision science , focusing on stochastic programming , simulation optimization , and reinforcement learning . Her work develops computationally efficient methods for complex decision problems under uncertainty, emphasizing scenario generation and information collection procedures . Her recent publications in European Journal of Operational Research (ABS 4), IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation (ABS 4), and INFORMS Transportation Science (ABS 3) highlight applications in transportation systems , industrial engineering , and pharmaceutical portfolio planning . Collaborative research includes air traffic management innovations recognized by the Jane's Innovation Award (2019). Teaching highlights include UG: Business Analytics and Information Systems (BUST08032) (2021-present), PG: Principles of Data Analytics (CMSE11432) (2022), and advanced PG courses in Applied Decision Optimisation (2023-present) and Online Learning and Decision Making (2023-present). Administrative roles include PGR Representative for the Management Science and Business Economics Group (2022-2025). Professional Affiliations: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy The Operational Research Society The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Corinne LUCET-VASSEUR is a University Professor at Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV), leading Research Unit UR 4290 (OCIA - Optimisation Combinatoire, Images et Applications). Her office (Room 302, Tel: 5900) serves as the hub for her research group focused on combinatorial optimization and artificial intelligence applications. Her research spans: Combinatorial Optimization : Developing metaheuristics for NP-hard problems Healthcare Logistics : Patient flow optimization, facility location, simulation training Logistics Engineering : Parcel distribution, vehicle routing with time windows Algorithm Design : Ant Colony Optimization, Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search, portfolio methods She applies these methodologies to solve complex real-world problems, particularly in healthcare systems where resource constraints and scheduling complexity demand innovative optimization approaches. Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical implementation through industrial partnerships. Current research projects include: SMILE PICK UP (CIFRE industrial partnership) Simusanté (healthcare simulation) LORH (logistics optimization) These projects secure ongoing funding and provide doctoral training opportunities through industry collaboration. Her publication record demonstrates consistent methodological innovation applied to healthcare and logistics challenges across multiple European conferences and journals. Professor Lucet-Vasseur actively mentors junior researchers through co-authorship on conference papers and journal articles. Her supervision style emphasizes practical problem-solving with industry relevance, preparing students for both academic and industrial careers in optimization. The OCIA research unit provides a collaborative environment for tackling complex combinatorial problems with real-world impact. The OCIA laboratory serves as UPJV's center for combinatorial optimization research, specializing in metaheuristic development for healthcare and logistics applications. The lab maintains strong industry connections through CIFRE contracts and applied projects, ensuring research relevance while providing students with exposure to real business challenges. Current focus areas include adaptive algorithm selection using reinforcement learning and fitness landscape analysis for optimization problems.
Professor John McCall is a distinguished academic and researcher at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, where he previously served as Head of School. He currently serves as Director of the National Subsea Centre, leading initiatives to accelerate energy transition through smart technologies applied to industrial and environmental challenges in subsea and related marine sectors. With over 25 years of research experience in nature-inspired computing and artificial intelligence, Professor McCall has established himself as a leading expert in optimization algorithms and explainable AI. Professor McCall's research interests span data science, artificial intelligence, nature-inspired computing, and optimization, with significant applications in energy transition and subsea technologies. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, having founded two spinout companies that deliver real-world optimization solutions to industry. He leads both the Complex Optimisation Research Group and the Computational Intelligence Research Group, where his team explores cutting-edge approaches to solving complex computational problems. Analysis of Professor McCall's recent publication record (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on explainable AI, particularly in the context of evolutionary computation and metaheuristics. His research demonstrates an increasing emphasis on practical applications in energy systems, transportation, and subsea technologies, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world challenges related to climate change and industrial transformation. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in publications spanning computer science, operations research, renewable energy, and transportation planning. Lead of the Computational Intelligence Research Group ResearcherID: G-1423-2011 Scopus Author ID: 36797474900 ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1738-7056 Professor McCall is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers, currently supervising multiple PhD students across diverse topics including explainability of non-deterministic solvers, optimization of electrical machines, and computational intelligence applications in hydrocarbon systems. His research is supported by numerous grants from industry and government sources, with projects totaling millions of pounds focused on solving challenges in energy transition and smart technologies. At the National Subsea Centre, Professor McCall leads a multidisciplinary team working on digital twin technologies, subsea AI applications, and data-driven solutions for the energy sector. His work emphasizes collaboration between academia and industry to develop transformative solutions that address both current challenges and future opportunities in the subsea domain.
Dr. Lee Christie is a Research Fellow at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, where he conducts research in optimization and artificial intelligence. He is affiliated with the Complex Optimisation Research Group and maintains connections with the National Subsea Centre through his research on net-zero operations. His educational background includes: BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from Robert Gordon University (2003-2007) MSc in Information Engineering (Distinction) from Robert Gordon University (2009-2011, part-time) PhD in Computational Intelligence from Robert Gordon University (2011-2016) Dr. Christie's research primarily focuses on combinatorial optimization, structure learning, and blockchain technologies. He investigates how to make non-deterministic solvers more transparent through trajectory mining and feature extraction. His work bridges theoretical optimization techniques with practical applications in transportation systems (particularly connected autonomous vehicles), renewable energy (wind farm optimization), and supply chain management. He has published extensively on explainable metaheuristics, with a growing emphasis on making optimization algorithms interpretable for end-users while maintaining effectiveness. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a clear research trajectory toward explainable AI for optimization algorithms, with applications spanning transportation systems, renewable energy infrastructure, and complex supply chains. These works showcase his ability to translate theoretical advances into practical solutions for real-world problems with societal impact. Dr. Christie has secured research funding for projects including the A.R.T. Forum NSR (2019-2022), which developed implementation roadmaps for automated road transport in the North Sea Region. He teaches programming for business analytics courses and actively contributes to the Aberdeen Python User Group as a steering committee member. His academic service includes supervision of PhD students, with Dr. Martin Fyvie recently completing a dissertation on 'Explainability of Non-Deterministic Solvers' under his guidance as second supervisor. Dr. Christie maintains active collaborations with researchers including John McCall, A.-C. Zăvoianu, and A.E.I. Brownlee, resulting in consistent publication output across reputable venues in evolutionary computation and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Atakan Sahin is a researcher at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, affiliated with the Complex Optimisation Research Group. His work focuses on computational approaches to energy system optimization and industrial process control. His educational background includes a PhD in Pure and Applied Chemistry from University of Strathclyde (2016-2020), an MSc in Control and Automation Engineering from Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (2014-2016), and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the same institution (2009-2014). His doctoral research addressed monitoring complex nonstationary industrial processes. Dr. Sahin's research spans Computational Intelligence, Control Theory, and Fuzzy Logic applications with emphasis on Statistical Process Control and Machine Learning. His current work through the D4NZ project optimizes energy grids for renewable integration, focusing on multi-objective criteria including cost and robustness in offshore wind farm infrastructure. His recent publication output demonstrates active contribution to optimization research, particularly in renewable energy systems where computational methods solve complex engineering challenges. The 2024 conference paper on wind farm cable layouts represents practical application of his optimization expertise. Dr. Sahin maintains active research funding through the Scottish Government's Energy Transition Fund and collaborates internationally, as evidenced by recent conference participation in Austria. His work bridges theoretical computational methods with practical energy infrastructure challenges, supporting the UK's net-zero emissions targets through advanced optimization techniques.
Dr. Ciprian Zavoianu is an academic researcher at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology. He leads the Net Zero Operations research programme at the National Subsea Centre and is affiliated with the Complex Optimisation Research Group. His work focuses on applying artificial intelligence, particularly evolutionary computation algorithms, to solve complex real-world optimization problems with practical engineering applications. Dr. Zavoianu earned his academic qualifications from West University of Timisoara, Romania (BSc and MSc in Computer Science) and Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria (PhD in Computer Science, 2015). His doctoral research focused on enhancing multi-objective evolutionary algorithms for computationally-intensive optimization problems. His primary research interests include: Evolutionary Computation Multi-Objective Optimization Data Mining & Machine Learning (particularly for surrogate modeling) Timetabling and Rostering Parallel/Distributed Computing Dr. Zavoianu's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on applying optimization techniques to transportation systems, electrical machine design, and sustainable energy solutions. His work consistently addresses the challenge of computationally expensive optimization through innovative surrogate modeling approaches, enabling practical applications of evolutionary algorithms to real-world engineering problems. He has secured multiple research grants including 'Data For Net Zero' and 'Ferry Passenger and Freight Modelling for Shetland,' demonstrating the practical relevance and industry applicability of his research. Dr. Zavoianu actively supervises five PhD/EngD students across diverse topics including predictive analytics for subsea installations, optimization of electrical machines, and operations optimization for harbor operations. His supervision approach emphasizes bridging theoretical algorithm development with practical implementation in engineering contexts. His laboratory work is centered around the National Subsea Centre, where he leads the Net Zero Operations research programme, focusing on sustainable solutions for the energy transition through advanced computational methods.
Dr. Jaume Fitó-De-La-Cruz is an Associate Professor at Université Savoie Mont Blanc, where he is affiliated with Polytech Annecy Chambéry engineering school and the LOCIE (Laboratory of Optimisation of Energy and Industrial Processes). He holds a position in CNU Section 62 - Energy, Process Engineering, and maintains an active research program focused on multi-source energy networks and sustainable energy systems. His research interests span energy efficiency, multi-source district heating and cooling systems, hybrid energy networks, energy management optimization, exergy and exergoeconomic analyses, thermodynamic processes, and waste heat recovery. Dr. Fitó-De-La-Cruz has developed innovative approaches for assessing the flexibility potential of interconnected energy networks and has pioneered multi-criteria assessment methods for projects involving multiple stakeholders. Analysis of his recent publication record (2020-2024) reveals a strong focus on district heating networks, waste heat recovery systems, and the integration of demand-side management strategies into energy system design. His work consistently applies comprehensive 4E (energy, exergy, economic, environmental) analysis frameworks to evaluate energy systems, with particular attention to multi-stakeholder projects where different parties have competing objectives. Dr. Fitó-De-La-Cruz teaches Applied Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Climate Engineering, and Building Information Modeling at Polytech Annecy Chambéry. He has co-developed OMEGAlpes, an open-source optimization tool for district-scale energy planning, and has published extensively on topics related to energy transition and decarbonization strategies for urban energy systems. His research demonstrates how consideration of demand-side management during initial design phases can lead to more efficient system sizing and reduced investment costs. As a member of LOCIE, Dr. Fitó-De-La-Cruz contributes to research on energy system optimization, working closely with industrial partners and other academic institutions on projects related to waste heat valorization, renewable energy integration, and the development of more sustainable urban energy networks.
Dr. Anastasios Kouvelas is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich, where he serves as head of the Road Traffic Engineering research group at the Institute of Transport Planning and Systems (IVT), Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. He has held this position since August 2018, succeeding Dr. Monica Menendez who moved to New York University in Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining ETH Zurich, he was a research associate at the Urban Transport Systems Laboratory (LUTS) at EPFL (2014-2018) and a postdoctoral fellow at Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH) at the University of California, Berkeley (2012-2014). Dr. Kouvelas' research focuses on modeling, simulation, optimization and traffic flow control. His work aims to develop real-time solutions based on control theory and operations research methods. The Road Traffic Engineering group develops algorithmic solutions that are components of intelligent transportation systems used in traffic control centers. Recent technological advances in autonomous vehicles have expanded their research topics as the industry seeks efficient operational solutions for autonomous mobility. They are particularly interested in extending their work to the design of advanced management strategies for urban networks that utilize connected vehicles to improve traffic operations and develop network-wide control strategies that minimize environmental impacts. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on traffic prediction using deep learning techniques, bike lane allocation impacts on urban networks, transit network resilience against disruptions, vehicle trajectory extraction from aerial recordings, and traffic control for mixed traffic systems with connected and autonomous vehicles. His work bridges theoretical developments in control theory with practical traffic engineering challenges. Scientific Awards No specific scientific awards were mentioned in the provided information. Advising and Grants Dr. Kouvelas supervises PhD and Master's students in traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems. His research is supported by various grants including a grant from the Hong Kong Research Grant Council (Grant No. GRF 11216323) for research on traffic speed prediction. Laboratories and Teams Dr. Kouvelas leads the multidisciplinary Road Traffic Engineering research group at IVT, which consists of researchers with backgrounds in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, control, and operations research. The group's work spans multiple areas including traffic flow theory, traffic operations, connected and automated vehicles, and intelligent transportation systems.