Elaine Mosconi is a Full Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke since 2024, with prior roles as Associate Professor (2017-2024) and Visiting Professor at institutions like Université Lumière Lyon 2 and École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne. She holds a PhD in Administration from Université Laval (2014), an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Universidade de Sao Paulo (2003), and a BSc in Library & Information Science (1999). Université de Sherbrooke | Full Professor (2024-), Associate Professor (2017-2024) Université Laval | Visiting Scholar (2019-2023) International collaborations in France, Brazil, USA, Sweden Her research focuses on Digital Transformation , Industry 4.0 , and Collaborative Innovation , with emphasis on organizational value creation through technology adoption and information literacy. She has secured over $1,649,623 in grants from NSERC, CRSH, MITACS, and provincial agencies, including a $5M grant for SME digital transformation programs. Recent articles explore plastic waste circular economy , enterprise social media maturity , and Industry 5.0 workforce adaptation . Her work bridges business intelligence with sustainable supply chain practices. Scientific Awards : Dean's Research Award (2024) ASAC Best Paper in Technology & Innovation Management (2022) Multiple Academic Coach/Mentor of the Year (2019-2021) Nominated for Inspiration Award (Quality of Service) (2017-2018) As a conference organizer and track chair for IAMOT, HICSS, and AMCIS, she leads initiatives in digital transformation frameworks. Her pedagogical projects include developing a data literacy assessment tool for business leaders and co-creating a knowledge management framework for decision performance.
Daniel Nylen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, Umeå University. He holds the qualification of Docent and is recognized as a university teacher. Based at the MIT building in Umeå, he maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 2008 to 2024. His research focuses on digital transformation processes across diverse sectors, examining how organizations implement and adapt to digital technologies. His work investigates: Digital innovation strategies and frameworks AI implementation in public sector contexts Organizational implications of digitalization Technology adoption in traditional industries Value creation through digital platforms Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear evolution from early work on digital magazines and forestry industry transformation toward current research on AI implementation, algorithmic decision-making, and digital infrastructure needs in public administration. His research consistently employs detailed case studies to develop nuanced understandings of digital transformation dynamics. Dr. Nylen is actively involved in multiple research projects including 'AI-based automation in forestry' (2024-2026), 'UmArts Art & AI research project' (2023-2027), 'Digital twins for forest planning' (2023-2024), and 'HYDE – Human agency in semi-automated decision-making systems' (2021-2024). He is a member of both the 'AI and society' research group and the 'Swedish Center for Digital Innovation,' collaborating with researchers across disciplines to address complex digital transformation challenges in contemporary organizations.
Jana Gonnermann-Müller is a research assistant at the Chair of Business Information Systems, Processes and Systems at the University of Potsdam . Holding an M.Sc. in Psychology from Humboldt University of Berlin, her work focuses on human-machine interaction, particularly examining learning, decision-making, and trust in technological collaborations. Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology Alumni: Humboldt University of Berlin Current Role: Scientific Associate at University of Potsdam Research explores cognitive factors in augmented reality and AI assistance systems , employing experimental designs and eye tracking methodologies. Key projects include investigating visual guidance in AR, comparing AR display types, and developing frameworks for generative AI in education. Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in digital education , cognitive load optimization , and technology-enhanced learning . Collaborations span institutions like Hong Kong Polytechnic University , University of California, Davis , and Weizenbaum Institute , with corporate consulting on learning technology implementation. Technical focus areas include: Human-System Design Optimization Eye Tracking & Usability Studies AI Recommender Systems Industry 4.0 Implementation Research applications extend to: Secondary Education Technology Assembly Line AR Integration Change Management Systems Maintenance AR Visualization
Chris Forde is Professor of Employment Studies at the University of Leeds , affiliated with the Leeds University Business School and Department of People, Work and Employment . He co-directs the Centre for Employment Relations Innovation and Change and serves as Deputy Director of the ESRC Digital Futures at Work Research Centre . His career spans multiple leadership roles, including former Head of the Work and Employment Relations Division. BA Economics and Management (First Class Honours), University of Leeds (1993) MA Economics, University of Leeds (1994) PhD, Leeds University Business School (1998) Forde's research investigates the evolution of work structures , focusing on temporary work , migrant labor dynamics , platform economy challenges , and labour market regulation . His work examines intersections between job quality , worker well-being , and business policy lobbying , employing mixed-method approaches across sectors like healthcare and aerospace. His recent publications and projects include analyses of NHS migrant workforce adaptations during Brexit and pandemic crises, union responses to post-Brexit labor shortages , and labour market reforms in Saudi Arabia. As Co-Director of the Digit Data Observatory , he leads digital work futures research. Co-investigator, ESRC Labour Mobility in Transition (LiMITS) project Co-investigator, EU Horizon 2020 Skills4Justice Project 20+ successfully supervised doctoral students Founding member, Leeds Migration Research Network
Prof. Dr. Saša Adamović is a faculty member at Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science . His academic career spans over 15 years with a focus on Cryptography, Biometrics, and IoT Security . Born October 15, 1985, in Drvar, Bosnia and Herzegovina PhD in Advanced Security Systems (2013), Master’s in Contemporary Information Technologies (2008), and Bachelor’s in Business Informatics (all from Singidunum University) His research interests include: Biometric Cryptography Blockchain for IoT Security Catalan Number Applications in Cryptography Machine Learning in Security Systems Virtualization and Energy Efficiency Steganography and Forensics Recent publications highlight trends in: IoT Healthcare Security (2022) Biometric Authentication (2021) Combinatorial Cryptography (2021) Machine Learning for Diabetes Prediction (2021) Distance Learning Security (2023) He served as one of five Serbian representatives in the Open World program (USA) for expert exchange in technology development.
Maurizio Mancini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Affective Computing, and Multimodal Interaction, with applications in Virtual Reality, Embodied Conversational Agents, and Digital Commensality. He has contributed to understanding expressive movement analysis, social robotics, and adaptive systems in gaming and mindfulness contexts. 2024 : 8 publications on VR mindfulness, reinforcement learning, digital commensality, and multimodal interaction 2023 : 4 studies on human-food interaction, gait recognition, and AI human-likeness 2022 : 5 papers on social robots, collaborative dining, and anomaly detection His work spans topics like nonverbal leadership in full-body improvisation, transactive memory systems in group interactions, and computational models for human-food interaction. Teaching includes courses on Human-Machine Interaction and Programming.
Stefan C. Wolter serves as Titular Professor for Economics of Education at the University of Bern's Economics Department and has been Director of the Swiss Coordination Centre for Research in Education (SKBF|CSRE) in Aarau since 1999. He also holds positions as Co-Director of the Leading House on Economics of Education, Firm Behaviour and Training Policies (with Prof. U. Backes-Gellner, University of Zurich) since 2005, Research Fellow of IZA Bonn since 2000, and Research Fellow of CESifo in Munich since 2003. His academic journey includes guest professorships at the University of Basel (since 2015), University of Fribourg (2011), and University of Trier (2003), along with visiting researcher positions at Harvard Graduate School of Education (2012) and CESifo Munich (2008). Wolter's research interests center on the economics of education, with particular focus on vocational education and training systems, labor market policy, apprenticeship training, and educational economics. His work examines how educational systems interact with labor markets, the economic returns to different forms of education, and policy implications for educational systems. He has conducted extensive comparative research on vocational training systems across countries, with special attention to the Swiss dual education system. His publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on labor economics and education financing toward contemporary issues including AI's impact on occupational choices, gender disparities in career paths, and the effects of digital transformation on education systems. Recent publications increasingly address how technological change, demographic shifts, and social norms influence educational and career trajectories. Co-Director, Leading House on Economics of Education (2005-present) Research Fellow, IZA Bonn (2000-present) Research Fellow, CESifo Munich (2003-present) Editor-in-Chief, Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training (2009-present) Wolter has secured significant research funding through his leadership roles in major research initiatives and has advised numerous governmental bodies including the OECD, where he served on the Governing Board of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) since 1999. His work bridges academic research and policy implementation, particularly in vocational education reform. He leads the Centre for Research in Economics of Education at the University of Bern, which conducts interdisciplinary research on education systems, labor market outcomes, and policy evaluation. The center collaborates with international research institutions and regularly contributes to policy discussions at national and international levels.
Dr. Amber Dumford is a Professor at the University of South Florida in the College of Education , specializing in Higher Education and College Student Affairs . She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education (with a cognate in Sociology) from Pennsylvania State University , a M.P.A. from Indiana University Bloomington , and a B.S. in Mathematics from the same institution. Teaches courses in Student Affairs Assessment, College Teaching, and Globalization in Higher Education Currently serves on doctoral dissertation committees Active in research on student engagement, gender issues, and data quality in higher education Reviews for 20+ peer-reviewed journals and serves on editorial boards of top journals Consultant for National Center for Educational Statistics and institutions in US/Canada Research Interests include: Factors influencing student engagement and learning Gender disparities in higher education Arts and engineering education outcomes Creativity in academic settings Quantitative reasoning and assessment Data quality in educational research Food insecurity among diverse college students Publications reflect trends in student engagement , career readiness , data-driven educational practices , and equity in higher education . Her recent works focus on socioecological factors affecting food pantry usage and validity of survey instruments in measuring student behaviors. Service Contributions : Active member of university committees and councils Board member of Research in Higher Education and Journal of College Student Development Statistical modeling consultant for National Center for Educational Statistics Teaching Experience spans traditional mathematics instruction (2002-2014) to higher education seminars and globalization studies at USF. She plans to develop data analytics and institutional research courses.
Dr Daniel Kilvington is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director in Media and Cultural Studies at Leeds Beckett University. He is a leading expert on race, racism, and anti-racism in sports and new media, with a focus on British South Asian exclusion in English football. Key affiliations: Leeds Beckett University, Zesh Rehman Foundation (Trustee), West Riding County FA Inclusion and Advisory Group. Collaborations include the English Premier League, Kick It Out, FARE, and ECB. Research interests: His work examines online harms in sports, institutional racism in football, anti-racist pedagogy in coaching, and structural inequalities affecting British South Asians in football. He has authored five books and co-founded the Sport and Discrimination Conference series. Articles trends: His recent publications highlight social media as a new frontier for racism, the need for institutional accountability, and the role of education in combating discrimination. Themes include British South Asian football communities, digital hate speech, and grassroots reform. Grants: He has secured funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the British Academy for research on inclusive sports environments. Initiatives: Created the Creating and Developing Coaches program to address exclusion in football coaching. Media presence: Regularly featured in Sky Sports News, BBC Radio 5 Live, and The Guardian.
Prof. Dr. Fadi AL-TURJMAN serves as the founding Dean of the Faculty of AI and Informatics at Near East University (NEU), Cyprus. He holds multiple leadership roles including Head of the Software Engineering Department and Director of the AI and Robotics Institute and the International Research Center for AI and IoT. With a PhD in Computer Science from Queen’s University (2011), he specializes in AIoT systems, wireless networks, and blockchain integration. Affiliation: Near East University Leadership: Founding Dean for AI and Informatics, Director of AI & Robotics Institute Research Focus: His work bridges Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) , Blockchain Applications , and Smart Networking . He explores cybersecurity frameworks for smart cities, quantum state optimization techniques, and novel AI-driven solutions for healthcare, agriculture, and energy systems. Key Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize Transformer models for environmental monitoring, blockchain-enabled security protocols , and evolutionary algorithms for resource optimization. His research spans interdisciplinary domains including medical diagnostics, vehicular networks, and sustainable infrastructure. Scientific Awards: Lifetime Golden Award of Dr. Suat Gunsel (2022) Multiple Best Research Awards at International Venues Labs & Teams: Directs the International Research Center for AI and IoT at NEU, leading multidisciplinary teams in developing advanced networking technologies and AI-driven solutions for global value chain applications.
Evangelia Petridou serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mid Sweden University, where she is core faculty at the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR). Her academic work bridges political science and practical crisis management, with emphasis on European policy processes and Swedish governance structures. Her research focuses on policy entrepreneurship dynamics during crises, particularly examining how actors navigate institutional constraints in emergency contexts. Key areas include reactive policy entrepreneurship, risk communication across EU nations, and the operationalization of national policy styles during pandemics. She integrates theoretical frameworks like Kingdon's Multiple Streams with empirical analyses of Swedish municipal responses to disasters. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends: conceptual expansion of policy entrepreneurship to street-level bureaucrats, methodological innovation through immersive simulations in crisis training, and comparative analyses of European pandemic responses. Her work consistently addresses the tension between centralized policy directives and local implementation challenges, especially in decentralized systems like Sweden. Dr. Petridou leads multiple externally funded projects including FUTURESILIENCE, LEGITIPREP, and RISE (Resilience in Sweden: Governance, Social Networks and Learning). She directs the RCR Lab at Mid Sweden University, which pioneers experimental design in crisis management education through virtual/physical immersion classrooms. Her collaborative network spans 15+ European institutions with frequent co-authorship on cross-national policy studies.
Nectarios Koziris is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science , National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) , and former Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering . His research focuses on Parallel and Distributed Systems , Computer Architecture , and Cloud Computing . Key Research Themes: Compiler-OS-Architecture Interaction, Datacenter Hyperconvergence, Sparse Matrix Optimization, Quantum Computing, FPGA Virtualization Leadership: Founder of ~okeanos (Europe's largest public Cloud IaaS), Co-founder of GFOSS , Member of IEEE Computer Society Greece, Advisor to Arrikto Inc. His work has led to over 180 publications with 5800+ citations (h-index 33) , including two Best Paper Awards (IPDPS 2001, CCGRID 2013) and Intel Recognition (2015). He has supervised 12 PhD students and participated in 15+ EU projects as coordinator or consortium partner. Scientific Leadership: Program Co-Chair for Europar 2012 , Organizer for IPDPS , ICPP , SC conferences, and active member in Cloud Computing Expert Groups for the European Commission.
Giorgio Scorzelli is a researcher at the University of Utah, serving as Director of Software Development for the Center for Extreme Data Management, Analysis, and Visualization (CEDMAV) and the National Science Data Fabric (NSDF) . He specializes in extreme data management, scientific visualization, and computational topology, with a focus on scalable solutions for climate science, materials science, and neuroscience datasets. His work emphasizes democratizing data access through platforms like OpenVisus , enabling efficient analysis of petascale and exascale data. Key contributions include orchestrating cyberinfrastructure, optimizing parallel I/O, and developing real-time visualization systems for heterogeneous resources. Notable scientific contributions include the NSF Grant #2127548 for NSDF development . His projects integrate cloud computing, geo-distributed storage, and FAIR digital objects to lower barriers to data democratization. Giorgio's research spans multi-resolution algorithms , computational topology , and 3D geometric modeling , with applications in infrastructure security, archaeological reconstruction, and biomedical imaging. His work bridges abstract mathematical frameworks (e.g., Boolean algebras, chain complexes) with practical software solutions.
Bettina Kubicek is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Graz, Faculty of Natural Sciences, where she leads research in the Smart Regulation profile area and contributes to the Human Factor in Digital Transformation and Brain and Behavior research networks. Her work bridges psychological theory with practical organizational challenges in contemporary workplaces. Her research spans work psychology, organizational psychology, and economic psychology with emphases on flexible work arrangements, work intensification, and human-robot collaboration. She investigates cognitive demands of flexible work, work-home interface dynamics, and digital transformation impacts through diary studies and experimental designs. Recent work explores telework challenges, AI in HR, and trust mechanisms in human-robot teams during disaster response. Analysis of her recent publications reveals growing focus on human-robot interaction in Industry 4.0, cognitive aspects of telework, and cross-cultural validation of work addiction scales. Her methodology combines intensive longitudinal designs with physiological measures, increasingly incorporating VR interfaces and AI-driven personnel selection experiments. Scientific awards include: Wirtschaftskammerpreis for project 'Flexible Arbeitsbedingungen und die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie' (2015) Innovationspreis der Universität Wien (2012) Multiple research stipends for University of Wisconsin-Madison stays (2005-2008) She has secured significant competitive grants including FWF-funded 'Cognitive demands of flexible work: Risks and challenges' (2017-2022) and FFG-supported 'Enabling and Assessing Trust when Cooperating with Robots in Disaster Response' (2021-2023), examining trust calibration and cognitive load in human-robot teams. Current projects address evidence-based guidelines for ICT use in work-life boundaries. As core member of the Human Factor in Digital Transformation network, she collaborates with engineers, computer scientists, and healthcare professionals to develop human-centered technological solutions, particularly in healthcare robotics and disaster response systems.
Steven Semken is a President's Professor of Geology and Education in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. He holds additional affiliations as an Affiliated Faculty member with the Humanities for the Environment Global Network, the Global Drylands Center, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program, and the Division of Teacher Preparation at the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Dr. Semken earned his educational credentials from prestigious institutions: Certificate in Diné (Navajo) Educational Philosophy, Diné College, 1991 Ph.D., Materials Science (Ceramics), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989 M.S., Geochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 S.B., Earth and Planetary Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980 As an ethnogeologist and geoscience-education researcher , Dr. Semken's work spans multiple interconnected domains that bridge scientific inquiry with cultural understanding. His primary research focuses on place-based and culturally responsive geoscience teaching methods, which he has developed through extensive fieldwork in geologically and culturally diverse regions of southwestern North America and Latin America. His research specifically investigates how sense of place influences geoscience learning, particularly among Indigenous and Latina/o communities, and how teaching approaches can be modified to honor cultural connections to land. This work extends to studying geological heritage and developing virtual field geology education experiences that maintain the pedagogical value of traditional fieldwork while increasing accessibility. His scholarship also encompasses the geological evolution of southwestern North America , which informs both his research and teaching practices. Analysis of Dr. Semken's recent publications reveals several key trends in his scholarly work. His research increasingly focuses on the integration of virtual and immersive technologies in geoscience education, particularly examining how virtual field experiences compare with traditional in-person fieldwork. There is also a strong emphasis on culturally responsive pedagogy , with numerous studies exploring how Indigenous knowledge systems can inform and enhance geoscience teaching. His work consistently bridges cognitive and affective domains of learning, recognizing that emotional connections to place are as important as intellectual understanding in geoscience education. Additionally, his scholarship demonstrates growing attention to issues of accessibility and inclusion in geoscience field education, developing methods to make geological field experiences available to students with diverse abilities. Dr. Semken's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Fellow of the Geological Society of America Past-President and former Distinguished Speaker of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers ASU President's Professor (2025) 2014-2015 Zebulon Pearce Distinguished Teaching Award in Natural Sciences Highest awards for science teaching at Diné College in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1995 Goodwin Medal (highest award for graduate teaching assistants at MIT) in 1985 Winner of the 2020 JGE Outstanding Paper Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers Winner of the 2015 Best Geologic Guidebook Award from the Geoscience Information Society Dr. Semken has been deeply involved in mentoring graduate students and early-career educators through numerous professional development workshops and research collaborations. He has co-organized and led over 20 educator professional-development workshops since 2009, focusing on place-based teaching, cultural context in geoscience education, and virtual field experiences. His grant-funded work includes collaborations with NASA, the American Geosciences Institute, and the EarthScope National Office, particularly supporting teacher leadership academies and workshops for Native American science educators. As a Principal Investigator and Co-PI on multiple NSF-funded projects, he has secured significant resources to advance research on the affective domain in geoscience education, place-based learning methodologies, and culturally responsive teaching approaches. Dr. Semken's research activities are supported by multiple collaborative teams and initiatives. He is associated with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and is a Community Member of the Science Education Resource Center (SERC). His work on the "Trail of Time" at Grand Canyon National Park represents a significant public-facing educational initiative that combines geological time education with place-based interpretation. He has also developed the "Regional Geology of the Southwest" course as a living laboratory for place-based education research. His current research group includes graduate students working on projects related to virtual field experiences, ethnogeological knowledge systems, and cross-cultural science education. Through his leadership in the Earth Educators' Rendezvous and other professional networks, he has helped establish communities of practice focused on innovative geoscience teaching methods.
