Dr. Hoontaek Seo serves as Associate Professor of Finance and Chair of the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance at Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration, where he has been faculty since fall 2010. His office is located in Bisgrove Hall Room 354F with office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University (2009), forming the foundation of his academic expertise. Research focuses on empirical corporate finance mechanisms, particularly security offerings dynamics, corporate governance structures, control systems, and divestiture strategies. His work examines how these elements influence corporate financial decision-making and market valuation processes within empirical frameworks.
Andrea Bajcsy serves as an Assistant Professor in the Robotics Institute and School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, leading the Interactive and Trustworthy Robotics Lab (Intent Lab). Her work focuses on enabling robots to safely interact with open-world environments through novel algorithms in control theory and machine learning. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from UC Berkeley under Anca Dragan and Claire Tomlin, followed by a postdoctoral position with Jitendra Malik and industry experience at NVIDIA's Autonomous Vehicle Research Group. Research centers on quantifying robot confidence, computing safe interaction policies for nuanced hazards (tearing, spilling, breaking), and aligning AI with human values. Key methodologies integrate optimal control, reinforcement learning, dynamic game theory, and deep learning, applied to robotic arms, quadrotors, quadrupeds, and autonomous vehicles. Core areas include safety for physical human-robot interaction, robot learning for manipulation, and world modeling. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated effort on uncertainty-aware safety mechanisms, out-of-distribution adaptation, and language-based safety specification. Her work increasingly bridges conformal prediction with interactive learning while leveraging vision-language models for real-time policy steering, as evidenced by multiple CoRL, RSS, ICRA, and ICLR acceptances. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2025) Advises four active PhD students (Kensuke Nakamura, Ravi Pandya, Junwon Seo, Yilin Wu) and leads research funded by the NSF CAREER grant. Organizes community initiatives including the Northeast Systems and Control Workshop and ICRA workshops on Safely Leveraging VLMs in Robotics and Public Trust in Autonomy. Directs the Intent Robotics Lab, which develops theoretical frameworks and practical implementations for open-world robot safety. The lab maintains strong industry ties through NVIDIA collaborations and emphasizes real-world deployment across multiple robotic platforms.
Shantanu Dutt is a full Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago , located in Chicago, IL. His office is in 930 SEO at 851 S. Morgan St, and he can be reached at dutt@uic.edu . Education Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1990) M.Tech. in Computer Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (1984) B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (1983) Research Interests Professor Dutt’s research agenda centers on VLSI Computer-Aided Design (CAD) , with particular emphasis on physical design and incremental synthesis targeting both ASICs and FPGAs. He explores discrete optimization techniques to solve placement, routing, and partitioning problems. Another major thrust is FPGA built-in self-test (BIST) and trusted design , ensuring provable diagnosability and security against hardware Trojans. He also investigates fault-tolerant computing at both chip and system levels, and develops parallel and distributed computing algorithms for scalable performance. Scientific Awards 1996 Best Paper Award , ACM/IEEE Design Automation Conference, for “A probability-based approach to VLSI circuit partitioning” 1995 Most Influential Paper Award , Fault-Tolerant Computing Symposium, for “Design and reconfiguration strategies for near-optimal k-fault-tolerant tree architectures” Research Impact and Funding Professor Dutt has published extensively in top-tier journals (IEEE TVLSI, ACM TRETS, IEEE TCAD) and premier conferences (ICCAD, DAC, DATE, FTCS). His work has shaped incremental placement, timing-driven routing, FPGA security, and fault-tolerant multiprocessor architectures. While specific grant numbers are not listed, the breadth and longevity of his publication record indicate sustained funding from NSF, industry, and other agencies. Laboratory and Collaborations Although no formal laboratory name is provided, Professor Dutt’s research is conducted within the ECE department’s VLSI CAD and Fault-Tolerance groups, collaborating with graduate students and colleagues across the US and internationally.
Youngwoo Seo is a Professor at The University of Toledo within the College of Engineering , specifically the Department of Chemical Engineering . His research focuses on molecular-scale bioadhesion, biofilm control in water systems, environmental sensor development, and sustainable water treatment technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati (2008) M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (2001) B.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (1999) Research and Teaching Interests: span biofilm dynamics, nanoparticle interactions, disinfection by-product control, membrane biofouling, and sustainable bioremediation. He develops environmental sensors for microenvironmental monitoring and applies these tools in water systems and medical device contexts. Scientific Awards: WMAO Distinguished Service Award (2021) Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (2021) US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship (2016) Kohler International Travel Award (2015) Sigma Xi Young Investigator Research Award (2014) Faculty Research Excellence Award (2014) GCAT-SEEK Workshop Travel Award (2014) ASEE Faculty Early Career Award (2013) Undergraduate Research Recognition Award (2012) ASCE/EWB-USA Sustainable Development Award (2011) US EPA P3 Competition Honorable Mention (2011) Faculty Excellence Award (2010) His research group explores microbial interactions with engineered materials and environmental systems. Contact him at youngwoo.seo@utoledo.edu or via phone at (419) 530-8131.
Dr Won-Ki Seo is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on time series analysis, econometric theory, and functional data analysis. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. Research Interests: Dr Seo's work centers on cointegration analysis in functional spaces, Hilbertian processes, and the application of advanced mathematical frameworks to econometric problems. His recent studies explore tail behavior of Lévy processes, functional principal component analysis, and nonlinear time series modeling. Recent work includes analyzing stopped Lévy processes with Markov modulation and developing methodologies for functional time series inference Key contributions to cointegration theory in Banach spaces and functional data econometrics Dr Seo has published extensively in top journals like Econometric Theory and Journal of Time Series Analysis . His research bridges theoretical econometrics and practical applications in financial and environmental economics. Contact: won-ki.seo@sydney.edu.au | Office: A02 Social Sciences Building
Seo-Young Chu is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Queens College, CUNY. Her work intersects Asian American studies, science fiction, trauma theory, and experimental writing, with a focus on the Korean DMZ and gendered violence. A Harvard PhD and Yale graduate, she teaches courses on global literatures, literary theory, and Asian American literature. Education: B.A. (Yale, 1999), M.A. (Stanford, 2001), Ph.D. (Harvard, 2007) Her research explores the DMZ as a geopolitical and aesthetic metaphor, linking it to diaspora, postmemory, and techno-orientalism. She has published extensively on trauma, disability, and social justice in venues like The Los Angeles Review of Books and ASAP/Journal . Her upcoming book A Refuge for Jae-in Doe and Other Fugues (Punctum Books, 2025/2026) expands these themes. Notable awards include the 2025 Innovator in Inclusive Practices Award and multiple PSC-CUNY grants. She is a vocal advocate in #MeToo academia, co-organizing events and influencing policy changes at institutions like Stanford and Harvard. Her teaching spans courses on science fiction, theory, and the Korean DMZ, emphasizing interdisciplinary and creative approaches.
Prof. Coen Teulings is a Professor of Economics at Utrecht University's Department of Economics, part of the Law, Economics, Governance and Organisation faculty. He holds concurrent roles as a Fellow at CEPR, IZA, and CES-Ifo. Previously, he served as Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge (2013–2017) and part-time Professor at the University of Amsterdam (2004–2017). His professional history includes seven years as President of the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB), CEO of SEO Economic Research (2004–2006), and Director of the Tinbergen Institute (1998–2004). Teulings earned a Master's degree in Economics (cum laude, 1985) and a PhD (1990) from the University of Amsterdam. He has advised governmental and international bodies, including the Dutch House of Commons Economic Advisors and the UK's Office for Budget Responsibility. His research focuses on labor economics, macroeconomics, urban economics, and policy analysis, with notable work on minimum wages, income inequality, and secular stagnation. He co-edited the 2014 E-book on Secular Stagnation with Richard Baldwin. Teulings' recent publications address topics like agglomeration effects, urban retail dynamics, and wealth distribution. He contributes to policy debates through roles on the AFM Capital Markets Committee and supervisory boards of institutions like the Boekmanstichting. His ancillary activities include a biweekly column in the Financial Daily (FD) and academic governance roles in the Netherlands and Europe.
Dr. Regina Seo is a Lecturer in the Dual Master's Degree in Applied Economics and Social and Economic Policy at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). She also serves as Lead Economist at the RISEI Lab. Her research focuses on evaluating labor and health policies with equity emphases, including the care economy, female labor participation, and structural health inequities. She joined SESP in June 2023 and will teach a Topics in Health Policy course in Fall 2023. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, American University (2023) M.A. in Economics, Georgetown University (2015) B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, Emory University (2014) Her professional experience includes research roles at the Brookings Institution (focusing on minority economic development), World Bank, and Results for Development Institute. Currently, she supports a $4.29M grant led by Michelle Yin evaluating interventions to transition youth with disabilities from subminimum wage employment to competitive employment in Virginia. Key research areas span policy evaluation methodologies, marginalized community economic strategies, and intersectional impacts of public health systems.
Yuhyeon Seo serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oswego, holding a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Purdue University (2024). His research examines cognitive mechanisms of language interaction in bilingual speech perception and production, with emphasis on Korean-English heritage speakers and immigrants. Ph.D., Linguistics, Purdue University, 2024 M.A., Linguistics, Purdue University, 2021 B.A., Linguistics & English Language & Literature, Korea University, 2018 Dr. Seo investigates how linguistic backgrounds shape cross-linguistic influence through experimental paradigms analyzing phonetic interference, code-switching effects, and perceptual recalibration. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and cognitive psychology to advance understanding of bilingual cognition, with implications for language acquisition models and clinical interventions in multilingual contexts. His publications (2019-2024) consistently explore phonetic adaptation in bilingual speech, revealing how language contact reshapes vowel production, stop consonant discrimination, and acoustic convergence. Key patterns include differential cue weighting in heritage speakers versus L2 learners and mitigating effects of code-switching experience on phonetic interference, primarily studied through Korean-English bilingual populations. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not included in the source text.
Sara Scott Shields is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the Department of Art Education at Florida State University (FSU), part of the College of Fine Arts. She holds a PhD in Art Education from the University of Georgia, and earlier degrees from East Carolina University. Her career spans 14 years of teaching at secondary and college levels, with a focus on integrating visual journaling, contemporary art, and community history into civically engaged pedagogy. Shields has been recognized with national awards including the Southeastern Higher Educator of the Year (2019) and Florida Higher Educator of the Year (2018). Education: PhD in Art Education, University of Georgia (Advisor: Dr. Tracie Costantino) MAEd in Art Education, East Carolina University (Advisor: Dr. Alice Arnold) BFA in Art Education and Ceramics, East Carolina University (Advisors: Dr. Nancy House and Seo Eo) Research Focus: Shields’ work emphasizes civically engaged art education , leveraging visual journaling and arts-based research to foster socially just educational practices. She explores how art can bridge personal/community histories with contemporary issues, empowering students and educators to engage in civic discourse. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates qualitative methods, practitioner research, and curriculum design. Recent Scholarship Trends: Her publications (2018–2025) highlight resilience during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts), youth-led artistic research, and digital-age pedagogical strategies. Notable works include frameworks for civically engaged art education and studies on graduate student identity in academia. Awards & Contributions: National & regional teaching awards Leadership in art education policy Advocacy for equity in arts curriculum Teaching & Mentorship: Shields instructs core art education courses such as Contemporary Issues in Art Education and Arts-Based Research . She mentors pre-service teachers in designing inclusive, community-oriented curricula. Labs/Teams: Active in FSU’s Art Education Department, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and community art projects.
Carlos Lopezosa is a Visiting Professor at the University of Barcelona (UB) under a Margarita Salas postdoctoral fellowship. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), where he taught across the Faculty of Communication, including Journalism, Advertising, and Audiovisual Communication. He also coordinated the Online Master's in SEO/SEM at the Barcelona School of Management (UPF). His research focuses on web visibility strategies (SEO, voice search, social media curation), qualitative methodologies (systematic reviews, semi-structured interviews), and AI applications in digital journalism. He is affiliated with the UB's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, contributing to research groups like Professorat GIDD. His work bridges academic research with practical media strategies, emphasizing ethical AI integration and algorithmic transparency. Key research areas include news curation, AI-driven data analysis, and digital media ethics. Lopezosa has published extensively in journals like Future Internet , DOXA Comunicación , and El Profesional de la Información , with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2018. His current projects explore AI's role in newsrooms, Google News algorithms, and multidimensional journal evaluation frameworks. Education: Doctor in Information Sciences Research Interests: SEO strategies, content curation, AI in media, systematic reviews Grants: Margarita Salas Postdoctoral Fellowship (UB) His work often addresses challenges in digital media visibility, ethical AI implementation, and the evolving role of algorithms in news dissemination. Lopezosa collaborates with institutions like the CRICC research center and frequently presents at international conferences on digital media trends.
Minjoon Seo is an Associate Professor at KAIST AI, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from UC Berkeley and previously worked as a software engineer at Oracle. His research focuses on natural language understanding, large-scale end-to-end question answering, and multimodal AI systems combining language and vision. Research Interests: His work spans Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Language-Vision integration. He develops neural network architectures for machine comprehension and multimodal understanding, with applications in question answering systems and diagram interpretation. Publications: His research demonstrates a consistent focus on multimodal AI systems, with recent works advancing neural approaches to machine comprehension and diagram understanding. Publications show strong emphasis on NLP-CV integration and practical applications in healthcare and education. Awards: Best Paper Nomination at UbiComp 2014 for BiliCam research Professional Activities: Maintains active open-source contributions through GitHub repositories related to question answering systems and NLP research. Co-founded Config Intelligence while maintaining academic position.
Paul Zarowin is a Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from the University of Chicago and an M.B.A. in Finance from the same institution, along with a B.A. in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Research Interests: Professor Zarowin's research centers on the relationship between accounting information and stock market prices. He investigates how financial disclosures, accounting choices, and regulatory frameworks influence market efficiency and earnings quality. His work spans earnings management, R&D capitalization, financial reporting transparency, and the valuation implications of accounting practices. Publication Trends: His recent publications in leading journals such as The Accounting Review , Journal of Accounting and Economics , and Review of Accounting Studies reflect a consistent focus on empirical accounting research, particularly on how accounting decisions affect market perceptions and firm behavior. Themes include the impact of regulation on R&D reporting, earnings manipulation strategies, and the reliability of financial statements in private versus public firms. Scientific Awards: New York University Presidential Fellowship Peat Marwick National Research Fellowship Glucksman Institute Fellowship Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Professor Zarowin has led impactful research supported by prestigious fellowships. His work often involves collaborative projects with scholars across institutions, suggesting active mentorship and research leadership. He teaches Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting and Analysis in undergraduate and MBA programs, and also teaches Accounting for Lawyers at NYU Law School. Labs and Research Teams: Although no formal lab is mentioned, Professor Zarowin is deeply embedded in the academic accounting community through collaborative research and departmental leadership. His work frequently appears in joint studies, indicating strong engagement with research teams and scholarly networks focused on financial reporting and market outcomes.
Ceren Saran Doğan is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Communication , Uskudar University , specializing in Radio, Television and Cinema . Her academic background includes a PhD (2022), MA (2015), and BA (2009) in Media and Communication Studies from Galatasaray University and Journalism from Istanbul University. Education: BSc in Journalism (Istanbul University, 2009) MSc in Media and Communication Studies (Galatasaray University, 2015) PhD in Media and Communication Studies (Galatasaray University, 2022) Her research focuses on the political economy of media , critical digital media studies , algorithms in journalism , and digital platform dynamics . She has published extensively on topics like algorithmic bias, media ownership, and digital inequalities, with notable works including the 2024 book chapter Reasons for News Avoidance on Mobile News Consumption and the 2022 book chapter Algorithms and Audience Monitoring in Newsrooms . Her recent 2023-2025 publications analyze digital platform trust , AI integration in newsrooms , and platform capitalism , reflecting her expertise in algorithmic systems and media sociology. She also serves as Vice Dean and chairs multiple committees at Uskudar University, including Social Media Commission and Curriculum Development Commission . She teaches courses like Digital Content Production and Graduation Project II .
Carles Sanabre Vives is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Pompeu Fabra University, where he works with the DigiDoc research group. His academic background includes a Bachelor's in Advertising and Public Relations, a Master's and DEA in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, a Master's in Management of Social Economy Companies from Pompeu Fabra University, and a PhD in Communication from Pompeu Fabra University. His research focuses on web quality and analysis systems, digital strategy, SEO, and tourism destination websites. He has developed innovative methodologies including the WebSite Canvas Model for strategic website conception and the Double-entry Analysis System (DEAS) for comprehensive website quality evaluation. His publication trends show consistent work in website quality assessment, with particular emphasis on integrating both strategic and technical aspects of website evaluation. His research demonstrates how traditional technical evaluations alone cannot guarantee website success, advocating for a dual approach that combines strategic and operational perspectives. He maintains active scholarly presence through ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar, and ORCID profiles, contributing to the academic community's understanding of effective web design and evaluation practices.
