Onur Varol is an Assistant Professor at Sabanci University's Computer Science Department and leads the VIRAL Lab, which focuses on computational social science, network science, and machine learning. He has affiliations with the Center of Excellence for Data Analytics. His research spans social bot detection, misinformation analysis, and online behavior modeling.
Professor Linda He Hong-Gu is a faculty member at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. As Programme Director for Master of Science (Nursing) and Doctor of Philosophy programs, she leads graduate research initiatives and co-convenes the Women and Children Health Care Research Programme. Doctor of Philosophy, University of Eastern Finland Master of Science in Nursing, University of Eastern Finland Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University Her research spans Women and Children Health Care , Chronic Illness Management , and Health Technology , with over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Recent work focuses on digital interventions for improving mental health outcomes, perioperative care through technology, and preventive health behaviors in maternal populations. Publications emphasize systematic reviews , meta-analyses , and mobile health applications across diverse domains: dementia care, stroke rehabilitation, cancer support, diabetes management, and pediatric surgery preparation. Collaborations span Finland, Norway, China, and Singapore. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), 2021 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, 2023 Multiple Best Poster/Oral Presentation Awards (2013-2024) Teaching Excellence Awards from NUS As an active grant recipient, she has secured over S$17.9 million in research funding from organizations like NMRC, Business Finland, and National Natural Science Foundation of China, driving innovations in AI-powered VR rehabilitation , STOMA care , and psychosocial interventions .
Maziar Behrooz is an Associate Professor in the History Department at San Francisco State University (SFSU), where he has held academic positions since 1995. He specializes in the history of the Near East, modern Iran, and the Islamic world, with particular focus on political movements, international relations, and revolutionary dynamics. Behrooz holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies from UCLA (1993), alongside advanced degrees from SFSU and Saint Mary's College. His academic career includes visiting positions at Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and other institutions. His research interests encompass Iranian foreign policy, the Iranian Left's historical trajectory, Russo-Iranian relations, and the socio-political dimensions of the Islamic Revolution. He has authored seminal works such as Rebels with a Cause: The Failure of the Left in Iran (1999) and Iran at War: Interaction with the Modern World (2023). His scholarship critically examines themes like state formation, ideological fragmentation, and geopolitical conflicts. Behrooz frequently presents at international conferences (MESA, AIS) and reviews major works in peer-reviewed journals like International Journal of Middle East Studies . He is affiliated with professional organizations including the Middle East Studies Association and holds proficiency in English, Persian, and French. His academic contributions bridge historical analysis with contemporary political discourse, particularly regarding Iran's domestic and international challenges.
Helena Webb is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford, where she contributes to research and teaching within the Human Centred Computing theme. Her work bridges social science and computer science, focusing on responsible innovation, AI ethics, and user interactions with digital technologies. PhD in Social Sciences, University of Nottingham Bachelor’s in Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge Former Senior Researcher, University of Oxford Department of Computer Science Researcher at Work, Interaction and Technology (WIT) Research Centre, King’s College London (2009–2014) Her research interests include human-computer interaction, algorithmic fairness, privacy in smart homes, and ethical design of social robots. She specializes in qualitative research methods and interdisciplinary collaboration to understand how technology shapes and is shaped by social practices. She has led and contributed to major projects such as Digital Wildfire , UnBias , ReEnTrust , and RoboTIPS , all focused on responsible governance and design of digital systems. Her recent publications span topics from algorithmic accountability to ethical black boxes in robotics, reflecting a strong trend toward integrating ethical considerations into the technical design of AI and interactive systems. These works emphasize participatory design, transparency, and societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Named one of the Brilliant Women working in AI Ethics She actively supervises and co-supervises students, contributes to ethics education, and is involved in outreach and diversity initiatives at Oxford. She has also served on the Departmental Equality and Diversity Committee and the Research Ethics Committee. Helena is a member of the advisory board for the ReEnTrust project and continues to develop the ethical hackathon model with colleagues. Her work exemplifies a deep commitment to interdisciplinary, socially responsible research in computing.
Professor Ingrid Bouwer Utne is a faculty member at the Department of Marine Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her primary research focuses on risk analyses of ships, marine systems, and autonomy, with emphasis on operational safety, maintenance management, and risk control in autonomous maritime technologies. Key Projects: Leader of the Risk Group at NTNU, involved in the SFI Autoship initiative and ERC AdG BREACH project addressing risk-based rationality in autonomous systems. Research Interests: Autonomous systems design, probabilistic risk assessment, safety engineering, and risk-informed decision-making for marine operations. Grants & Funding: Secured funding from the Research Council of Norway, MAROFF, and industry partners for projects like ORCAS (Online Risk Management for Autonomous Ships) and UNLOCK (Supervisory Risk Control). She supervises numerous PhD students and postdocs, focusing on topics such as autonomous vessel navigation, risk modeling for underwater robotics, and decarbonization of maritime systems. Her work bridges theoretical risk analysis with practical applications in marine autonomy and safety systems.
Tim Baarslag is a Senior Researcher and group leader of the Intelligent and Autonomous Systems group at CWI (The Dutch research institute for Mathematics and Computer Science). He holds the title of Professor of Mathematics of Cooperative AI at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at Nagoya University of Technology, Visiting Fellow at the University of Southampton, and Visiting Scholar at MIT. His research focuses on automated negotiation systems for collaborative decision-making in smart energy trading, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and digital privacy. Education : MSc (cum laude) and BSc (cum laude) from Utrecht University; PhD (cum laude) from Delft University of Technology Tim pioneered the COMBINE project (NWO Vidi grant) for coordinating multi-deal negotiations and developed the widely-used Genius negotiation environment. His work appears in prestigious venues like Science Magazine , Artificial Intelligence , and MIT Technology Review . He also leads the International Automated Negotiating Agent Competition and contributes to policy through memberships in The Young Academy and Netherlands Academy of Engineering . Recent research trends emphasize multi-deal negotiation protocols (2024), preference uncertainty modeling in privacy negotiations (2022), and scalable algorithms for handling outcome spaces as large as 10²⁵⁰ possibilities. His 2023 work on search algorithms for large negotiation domains has applications in energy trading and supply chain management. Scientific Awards : Cor Baayen Young Researcher Award (2017), Springer Theses Award (2016), multiple Best Paper Awards (AAMAS 2022, WI-IAT 2015, IJCAI 2014), and recognitions as Science Talent (2018), Academic Pioneer (2020), and Young Talent (2019) As a grant recipient , Tim leads NWO Vidi project COMBINE and previously held a Veni grant for preference uncertainty research. He mentors through organizing competitions, serving on conference PCs (AAAI, IJCAI), and reviewing in top journals like Artificial Intelligence . His work bridges theory and practice through the Genius framework and real-world implementations in smart grid and vehicular platooning.
Yan Chen is a Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University's Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. He leads the Northwestern Lab for Internet and Security Technology (LIST) and the Center for Ultra-scale Computing and Information Security. His research focuses on cybersecurity, network measurement, and distributed systems security. Chen holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2003), M.S. from SUNY Stony Brook, and B.E. from Zhejiang University. Research interests include securing networking systems, intrusion detection, cloud-native platforms, and mobile security. Notable awards include the DOE Early CAREER Award (2005), Air Force Young Investigator Award (2007), and ACM ASPLOS'18 Most Influential Paper Award. His work has been cited over 17,000 times with an h-index of 62 (2024). Key contributions include the LIST lab's advancements in APT detection, provenance tracking in microservices, and security frameworks like FlowCog. He advises numerous Ph.D. students and has graduated over 20 researchers now in academia and industry.
Asuman Ozdaglar is the MathWorks Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Department Head of EECS at MIT. She also serves as Deputy Dean of Academics for the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing. Her research focuses on large-scale networked systems, including optimization, game theory, social networks, and distributed algorithms. Education: BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1996), SM (1998) and PhD (2003) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. Research emphasizes nonlinear optimization, machine learning, and network economics. She leads work on robust algorithms, misinformation dynamics, and networked systems. Affiliated with the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) and the Operations Research Center (ORC). Her contributions span theoretical and applied domains, including distributed optimization methods, social network analysis, and privacy-preserving data mechanisms. Active in shaping academic policy through her roles in the College of Computing.
Andrea Tapia is an Associate Professor of Information Sciences and Technology at Pennsylvania State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of New Mexico (2000). Her research focuses on the intersection of social theory, ICT, and crisis response, with a particular emphasis on leveraging social media for disaster resilience and humanitarian action. She has secured over $3.7 million in external funding, supervised 16 graduate committees (including 10 PhDs and 6 master’s theses), and authored over 40 journal articles, 60 conference papers, and 12 book chapters. Tapia is an elected leader in the American Sociological Association and the International Association for Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management. Her work directly influences UN policy, international relief organizations, and U.S. governmental initiatives. She has pioneered platforms like Aurorasaurus and contributed to frameworks for social media integration in emergency dispatch systems. Her research spans crisis informatics, crowdsourced early warning systems, and inter-organizational collaboration in humanitarian contexts. Notable achievements include developing methodologies for trust detection in social media data and analyzing disaster response coordination networks. Tapia has presented at 73 conferences, including 31 invited talks, and her scholarship emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. Tapia teaches 12 courses across undergraduate, Honors, and graduate levels, reflecting her commitment to education. Her current focus includes refining frameworks for social media data adoption in public safety answering points and advancing resilience analytics for cyber-physical-social systems. She leads interdisciplinary teams addressing challenges in disaster response, digital volunteering, and technology-mediated collaboration.
Dr. Karthika Mohan is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Her research bridges artificial intelligence and causal inference, focusing on graphical models, missing data, and non-IID data challenges. Her work has been recognized with the Google Outstanding Graduate Research Award. She serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Causal Inference and has secured NSF funding for research on incomplete data. Dr. Mohan mentors students in causal inference methods and maintains collaborations with institutions like UC Berkeley and UCLA. Her laboratory develops innovative approaches for causal reasoning in AI systems.
Lei Wu is a Professor and Anson Wood Burchard Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S. (2001) and M.S. (2004) in Electrical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University, and a Ph.D. (2008) in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. His research focuses on power system optimization, renewable energy integration, microgrid control, and cyber-physical systems resilience. Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2001) M.S. Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2004) Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Wu's work addresses challenges in power system operations, including optimization of renewable energy integration, electricity market design, and resilient microgrid control. He develops advanced algorithms for unit commitment, stochastic modeling of renewable resources, and cyber-physical security. His research emphasizes practical applications in grid resilience, demand response, and multi-energy system coordination. Awards: Fellow of IEEE (2022) NSF CAREER Award (2013) IBM Smarter Planet Faculty Innovation Award (2011) Grants & Professional Service: He leads grants on smart grid optimization, including projects from NSF, DOE, and industry partners. He serves as Editor for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and other journals, and has advised numerous students on energy-related research. His work on microgrid control and cyber-physical security has been widely recognized in industry and academia. Labs & Teams: Leads the Stevens Energy Systems Lab, focusing on advanced grid technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations between power systems, AI, and cybersecurity.
Ragib Hasan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on cybersecurity, with specialties in cloud security, IoT systems, digital forensics, and biomedical device security. He leads the Secure and Trustworthy Computing Lab (SECRETLab) and contributes to the UAB Center for Cyber Security and NIST Cloud Forensics Working Group. Education: M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Affiliations: NIST Cloud Forensics Working Group, UAB Center for Cyber Security. His research addresses threats in smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare technologies. Key interests include securing IoT networks, mitigating cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, and advancing forensic methodologies in cloud environments. Recent work emphasizes threat modeling for connected vehicles, medical devices, and AI-driven systems. Dr. Hasan’s funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security, NSF, ONR, and industry partners like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. His awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2014), Google RISE Award (2013), and Deutsche-Welle Best of Blogs (2014) for his BanglaBraille initiative. Grants & Projects: Supported by DHS, NSF, and corporate collaborations. Outreach: Founded Wikimedia Bangladesh, Shikkhok.com (STEM education platform), and contributed to Bangla and English Wikipedia. His lab develops frameworks like StreetBit for pedestrian safety and InSight for emergency alert systems, integrating Bluetooth beacon technology to enhance urban security and sustainability.
Dr. Anitha Chinnaswamy is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security Management at Aston Business School, Aston University, where she serves as Deputy Director of the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Research Centre. She leads the MSc Cyber Security Management program and directs multiple research initiatives focusing on cyber security risk management, cryptocurrency regulation, AI applications in cybersecurity, and gender diversity in the field. Her educational background includes a PhD in Computing, an MSc in Informatics, and a PG Cert in Higher Education, all from Coventry University. As a CRISC certified professional and APMG Certified Cyber Security Instructor, she brings both academic rigor and industry relevance to her work. Dr. Chinnaswamy's research spans critical cybersecurity areas including cyber security risk management, cryptocurrency and illicit money flows, cloud-based artificial intelligence applications, and addressing the gender gap in cybersecurity. Her work bridges technical cybersecurity solutions with organizational behavior, risk management, and awareness strategies, creating holistic approaches to security challenges. She has developed award-winning curricula that empower future leaders in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Her publications reveal a strong focus on applying AI to cybersecurity challenges, particularly in banking and financial crime detection, while also addressing regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and the social dimensions of cybersecurity through work on gender diversity and inclusion. Tech for Good Award, Midlands Women in Tech Awards, 2023 Academic Award, Midlands Women in Tech Awards, 2024 Finalist - Cyber University of the Year, National Cyber Awards, 2024 As Programme Director for the MSc Cyber Security Management, Dr. Chinnaswamy has secured substantial research funding from Horizon Europe, Innovate UK, DSIT, and WMCA. Her current projects include CyVAWG: Cyber Violence Against Women and Girls (£75,000), CyberKali 2024 (£42,000), and a KTP with BlueScreen IT (£202,024). She actively collaborates with LEAs, regional cybercrime units, corporate partners, government agencies, and academic institutions across multiple projects. Dr. Chinnaswamy leads the Cyber Security Innovation Centre research team and serves as Chapter Leader for ISACA Central UK. As a founding member of the Ethnic Minorities in Cyber (EMiC) Network supported by DSIT, she champions diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity, while also serving as a STEM Ambassador in the West Midlands to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Dr. Saman Razavi is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, holding dual appointments in the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and the Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering. He is a member of the Global Institute for Water Security and leads the Razavi EnviroFutures Lab. His research focuses on hydrological modeling, water resources management, climate change impacts, and the integration of machine learning with environmental science. Dr. Razavi has earned a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Education: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University, Iran BS in Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology Research interests include hydrologic model development, optimization, uncertainty quantification, climate change analysis, and socio-hydrological modeling. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address water challenges through integrated frameworks that bridge natural science, engineering, and socio-economic factors. Award: Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize from ASCE (2024) Advising & Grants: Dr. Razavi leads the Integrated Modelling Program for Canada under Global Water Futures, focusing on transboundary water systems. His work involves developing decision-support tools for flood/drought management and climate adaptation. Labs/Teams: The Razavi EnviroFutures Lab advances research on water-human systems, leveraging AI and big data to enhance resilience against water-related hazards. Current projects include flood-prone area mapping, drought prediction, and socio-hydrological modeling in transboundary basins.
Khalid M. Mosalam is the Taisei Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has served in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering since 1997. He also chairs the Al Falah Program in Science and Engineering, facilitating academic exchange between UC Berkeley and Middle Eastern/OIC institutions. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University (1996) M.S. in Structural Engineering from Cairo University (1991) B.S. (Honors) in Civil Engineering from Cairo University (1988) Mosalam's research centers on structural health monitoring using vibration-based and vision-based techniques, with expertise in experimental methods including hybrid simulations. His work spans earthquake engineering, bridge engineering, and the assessment/rehabilitation of critical infrastructure like bridges and electrical substations. He investigates structural behavior of concrete, masonry, steel, and wood systems under extreme events (earthquakes, blasts, wind), integrating machine learning tools for predictive modeling and developing solutions for energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure resilience. Current projects include Building Efficiency and Sustainability in the Tropics (BEST) and AI applications in vision-based structural health monitoring. His scientific achievements include: ASCE Huber civil engineering research prize (2006) UC-Berkeley chancellor award for public services (2013) EERI outstanding paper award (2015) Mosalam has secured continuous research funding for 26+ years from NSF, Caltrans, FEMA, Intel, US-DOE, NRF-Singapore, and private industries, leading major initiatives like the $5.075M BRACE2 bridge research program (2025). He advises graduate students and directs multiple research entities including the STAIRlab, PEER Center, StEER Network, and SinBerBEST program. His leadership encompasses the PEER Center's large-scale structural testing facilities, the StEER Network for post-disaster response, and international collaborations through SinBerBEST, focusing on experimental validation, computational modeling, and practical implementation of resilient infrastructure systems.