Bharath Sriperumbudur is a Professor in the Department of Statistics (with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mathematics) at the Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on non-parametric statistics, machine learning, optimal transport, statistical learning theory, regularization and inverse problems, functional and topological data analysis, and reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces. His work is supported by grants such as NSF-DMS-CAREER-1945396 and NSF-DMS-2413425. PhD in Statistics, University of California, San Diego (2010) His research interests span foundational aspects of statistical learning, kernel methods, optimal transport theory, and their applications. Recent work includes advancements in Gromov-Wasserstein geometry, Stein variational methods, and robust topological data analysis. Key contributions include publications on kernel-based quadrature rules, regularization theory, and functional data analysis. His research bridges theoretical statistics, machine learning, and applied mathematics.
Dr. Philipp Preiss is the Group Leader of the Atomic Quantum Matter research group at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics. His work focuses on experimental quantum information science applied to ultracold atomic systems, leveraging quantum gas microscopy and optical lattice technologies to study many-body quantum systems with single-particle control. He leads the UniRand project, funded by an ERC Starting Grant, which aims to develop a novel optical lattice system for studying quantum phase transitions and entanglement dynamics at the intersection of condensed matter physics and quantum information science. Research Interests: Quantum simulation using ultracold atoms Entanglement dynamics in many-body systems Quantum phase transitions and criticality Optical lattice engineering and single-atom control Random unitary protocols and basis-independent measurements Key Contributions: His recent work explores emergent hydrodynamic behavior in fermionic systems, Cooper pairing in two-dimensional Fermi gases, and novel cooling techniques like quantum virtual cooling. The group also investigates skyrmion ground states and Pauli crystals in rotating ultracold gases. Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2020): UniRand – Random Unitaries in a Rapid Optical Lattice Simulator Advising & Infrastructure: His labs include the FermiQP Lab and Lithium Lab , equipped for advanced quantum gas microscopy and optical tweezer experiments. The group collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as the HDvent Emergency Ventilator System , demonstrating applications of quantum engineering principles in medical technology.
Bjorn Birgisson is the Chair of the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering and holds the Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professorship at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on infrastructure resilience, pavement engineering, materials science, and novel construction technologies. He has pioneered work on asphalt mixture performance, autonomous vehicle impacts on roadways, and extraterrestrial construction materials using lunar regolith. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational modeling, experimental testing, and environmental sustainability. Educational Background: Ph.D., P.E. credentials are highlighted but formal education details are not provided in the text. His professional appointments emphasize practical application of research to real-world infrastructure challenges. Research Interests include: Transportation infrastructure resilience to climate change Advanced material characterization for pavements Additive manufacturing for space exploration Non-destructive evaluation techniques His recent publications (2020-2025) address: Moisture variation in clayey soils Pavement crack initiation modeling Autonomous truck infrastructure impacts Lunar regolith utilization Scientific Awards: Georgia Power E-Mobility Distinguished Professorship recognizes his contributions to sustainable transportation infrastructure. Advising/Grants: While student names are not listed, his research teams focus on doctoral-level projects in geotechnical engineering and materials science. Grant activities likely include federal/state transportation initiatives and space exploration partnerships. Labs/Teams: Active in the Boyd Research and Education Center, collaborating with industry partners on pavement testing and additive manufacturing technologies.
Alexey Pavlov is a Professor of Petroleum Cybernetics at the Department of Geosciences and Petroleum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds an MSc in Applied Mathematics from St. Petersburg State University, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, and has industrial R&D experience from Statoil and Ford Motor Co. Education: MSc (Applied Mathematics, St. Petersburg State University), PhD (Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University) His research focuses on control systems for petroleum engineering applications, including nonlinear control theory, iterative learning control, and data-driven optimization methods. Publications reveal a strong emphasis on real-time drilling optimization, well integrity monitoring, and synchronization in networked systems. Recent work trends include machine learning integration for oil well monitoring, moment matching in model reduction, and extremum seeking control for multi-agent systems. Collaborations span institutions like Ford Motor Co., Statoil, and Eindhoven University of Technology. Current affiliations include the Department of Geosciences and Petroleum at NTNU. No scientific awards or advisee information is explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Dana Vaux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, within the College of Business & Technology. She specializes in Interior and Product Design, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research connecting people and environments. Education: Ph.D., Interdisciplinary: Architecture, Design, Environmental History – Washington State University M.A., Interior Design – Washington State University B.A., Interior Design – Washington State University Her research focuses on the intersection of culture, history, and the built environment. Key areas include place theory , design pedagogy , and the cultural-historical meanings of interior spaces . Dr. Vaux explores how interiors shape human experience and identity, integrating environmental history and ethical considerations into design practice. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in interdisciplinary design research , spanning ethics, pedagogy, sustainability, and cultural identity. Her work bridges architecture, interior design, and environmental psychology, often emphasizing qualitative and historical methodologies. Themes of human well-being , historical continuity , and educational innovation recur across her scholarship. Scientific Awards: 2022 Midwest Regional Best of Award for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning-Pedagogy (IDEC) 2021 Midwest Regional Best of Award for Scholarship of Design Research-History and Theory (IDEC) 2019 Best Paper in Family Studies/Human Development (AAFCS) 2021-2022 College of Business & Technology Outstanding Faculty Award: Scholarship Dr. Vaux is an active researcher and educator, contributing significantly to design scholarship and pedagogy. She has co-authored influential books used in classrooms and published in top journals. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained output and recognition suggest successful funding and institutional support. She mentors future designers through curriculum development and research integration in teaching, emphasizing the importance of research for ethical and effective design. Though no formal lab or research team name is mentioned, her interdisciplinary approach suggests collaboration across departments, particularly in architecture, environmental studies, and family sciences. Her work continues to influence both academic and professional practices in interior design.
Manos Athanassoulis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the College of Arts and Sciences, Boston University. He is the Founder and Director of the BU Data-intensive Systems and Computing (DiSC) lab and a member of the BU MiDAS group. His research focuses on data systems, particularly cloud data management, hybrid transactional/analytical workloads, and integration with emerging hardware such as non-volatile memory and heterogeneous computing. His educational background includes a PhD from EPFL (2014), an MSc in Computer Systems Technology, and a BSc in Informatics and Telecommunications from the University of Athens, Greece. Prior to BU, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Associate at Harvard University, supported by a SNSF Postdoc Mobility Fellowship. His research interests span data systems, database architectures, LSM trees, indexing, storage systems, and performance optimization. He explores how novel hardware can be leveraged to improve data management efficiency and scalability, especially in cloud environments. His recent publications (2021–2025) predominantly focus on LSM trees, covering topics such as compaction policies, Bloom filter tuning, DPU offloading, adversarial resilience, and sustainable caching. Earlier works include foundational contributions on access methods (RUM Conjecture) and optimal key-value stores (Monkey). The trend shows a consistent focus on data system efficiency, adaptability, and robustness under varying workloads and hardware constraints. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2022) Facebook Faculty Research Award (2020) NSF CRII Award (2019) Best of VLDB 2017 and Best of SIGMOD 2017 SIGMOD Most Reproducible Paper Award (2017) Multiple ACM SIGMOD Distinguished PC Member recognitions (2018–2025) VLDB 2023 Best Demo Award RedHat Collaboratory Research Incubation Awards (multiple, 2021–2023) SNSF Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (2015–16) IBM PhD Fellowship (2011–12) Dr. Athanassoulis has advised numerous students and collaborators, evident from his co-authorship on works with researchers such as Niv Dayan, Stratos Idreos, and A. Ailamaki. His grants include major awards from NSF, Facebook, and RedHat, supporting research in robust data systems, hardware-software co-design, and learned cost models. He has also been recognized for teaching excellence at Harvard University. He leads the DiSC lab at Boston University, which focuses on data-intensive computing and systems research. The lab explores next-generation data architectures, particularly in cloud and hardware-aware environments. Collaborations with the BU MiDAS group enhance interdisciplinary research in data science and AI.
Philippe le Billon is a Professor at the University of British Columbia , affiliated with both the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and the Department of Geography . His work bridges the environment-development-security nexus , with a focus on climate change, ocean governance, extractive sectors, and conflicts. He collaborates extensively with NGOs and international organizations, particularly on environmental defenders' issues. Research Expertise: Development, Energy Policy, Environment and Climate Change, International Security, Oceans and Fisheries, Social Justice Geographic Focus: Africa, Canada/US, Latin America, Southeast Asia His research explores global challenges such as green transition mineral risks , fish crimes , reparative capitalism , and neoliberalized violence . Recent work examines the techno-utopianism of space mining , AI in anti-corruption , and ocean defender human rights . He has contributed to leading journals like Global Environmental Change and Nature Sustainability , while engaging public audiences via The Guardian and The Conversation . Scientific Contributions: 8 2025 publications on AI in extractives, energy transitions, and ocean governance 7 2024 works addressing carbon neutrality, green extractivism, and fisheries 2023 PNAS study on climate-smart conservation in Africa Awards & Appointments: Scholar, Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton) Fulbright Research Chair, UC Berkeley Research Fellowship, Science-Po Paris Founding Director, Environmental Peacebuilding Association Supervision: Mentored 15+ graduate students including Erik Post (green energy conflicts), Nick Middeldorp (environmental defenders), and Larissa Santos (microhydropower). Current advisees include Erik Post and Philippe's former students hold academic posts at institutions like University of Toronto and University of Sheffield.
Alejandro Henao is a Researcher in Civil Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in on-demand mobility systems. His work focuses on optimizing emerging transportation modes, curb management, and performance metrics for mobility and energy efficiency. He has presented extensively at national and international conferences. Current Research Areas: On-demand mobility, ride-sourcing, ride-hailing (e.g., Uber/Lyft), curb management, mobility optimization, energy efficiency metrics Geographic Focus: Texas (Houston, Arlington, Austin), Denver, Colorado Methodologies: Case studies, spatial-temporal modeling, behavioral analysis, policy frameworks His publications and presentations demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding transportation network companies' impacts on urban mobility, vehicle ownership, and energy consumption. Henao also explores sustainable public transport solutions using clean energy technologies. Recent research outputs (2023-2025) emphasize automated and electrified on-demand mobility, curb space allocation optimization, and energy productivity metrics for transit systems. Key trends include integration of renewable energy in transportation, resilience planning for mobility networks, and behavioral responses to shared mobility services. Henao's work combines empirical studies with analytical modeling to provide actionable insights for cities seeking to reduce auto dependence and improve mobility efficiency. His collaborations span academic institutions, municipal governments, and transportation agencies across the United States. At NREL, he leads technical reports and presentations on mobility innovation, focusing on sustainable infrastructure adaptation for evolving transportation needs. His research often involves multi-disciplinary approaches to transportation challenges.
Abdoulaye Sounaye is a Research Professor at the Leibniz Center for Modern Oriental Studies (ZMO) in Berlin, Germany, and an Associate Professor at Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey, Niger. His career spans over two decades, with roles including research fellowships, editorial contributions, and academic leadership in Islamic studies, African societies, and religiosity. Habilitation in African Studies (2021, University of Vienna) PhD in Religious Studies/Anthropology (2012, Northwestern University) MA in Religious Studies (2005, Arizona State University) Research Interests Dr. Sounaye's work critically engages with Islamic reform in West Africa, focusing on Salafism, state-society relations, and the role of media in reshaping religious practices. His scholarship interrogates how Islamic authority is constructed through audiovisual tools like CDs/DVDs, and how youth movements on university campuses negotiate religious identities within political frameworks. He has extensively analyzed transnational Islamic networks between Niger and Nigeria, particularly the influence of Hausa-language preachers (wa’azi) and their role in spreading Salafi ideologies. Recent Publications His 2023 edited volume Religiosity on University Campuses in Africa synthesizes interdisciplinary perspectives on campus religious dynamics. Earlier works like Salafi Aesthetics (2017) and Islam et Modernité (2016) explore the interplay between Islamic ethics, modernity, and reislamization processes in Niger. His articles in Journal of Religion in Africa and edited collections address topics such as ritual spaces in Berlin's West African diaspora and gendered dimensions of Islamic authority. Scientific Awards Dr. Sounaye has received prestigious fellowships including the Thyssen Foundation (2023), Volkswagen Foundation's Knowledge for Tomorrow (2018-2019), and Fulbright (2003-2005). He was a Presidential Fellow at Northwestern University and a Gwendolen M. Carter fellow, underscoring his expertise in Islamic studies and African societies. Advising and Grants He has led the ZMO research unit 'Contested Religion' since 2020, examining religiosity, morality, and intellectual culture. His projects often bridge academic research with policy analysis, as seen in his work on state-led Islamic deradicalization in the Sahel. Collaborations include Lasdel, the Nordic African Institute, and the West African Research Association. Labs and Collaborations Dr. Sounaye collaborates with institutions like Abdou Moumouni University, Northwestern University, and Arizona State University. His fieldwork in Niamey and cross-border studies in West Africa reflect his commitment to ethnographic approaches in studying Islamic media, youth activism, and transnational religious networks.
Campbell Drake is a Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Architecture within the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. Registered as an architect in New South Wales and Victoria with over 15 years of professional experience, he specializes in sustainable eco-tourism development in environmentally sensitive locations. His work bridges academic research and practical application through partnerships with government and non-government agencies focused on Indigenous infrastructure and housing. Education: PhD from RMIT University (2012-2018) Masters of Research Architecture from Goldsmiths College, University of London (2009-2010) Bachelor of Architecture from RMIT University (1999-2005) Dr. Drake's research centers on the interaction between urban infrastructure and social formation within remote communities, particularly investigating socio-architectural relations in Indigenous contexts. His work explores how infrastructure can enhance wellbeing, cultural practices, and environmental sustainability. He specializes in participatory design methods that empower communities through culturally responsive approaches that integrate Indigenous knowledge systems. His research spans sustainable tourism development in Indonesia, Indigenous housing policy in Australia, cultural burning practices, and the spatial politics of tourism infrastructure, demonstrating a commitment to decolonizing design practices and creating architecture that serves community needs. His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward evaluating specific programs (like the Roads to Home Program and Wreck Bay housing strategy) while simultaneously developing theoretical frameworks for culturally responsive architecture. There's a consistent focus on Indigenous infrastructure, housing, and participatory design methodologies, with increasing attention to the intersection of traditional knowledge systems with contemporary design practices in remote Australian communities. His work bridges practical implementation with critical theoretical analysis of power dynamics in architectural practice. Scientific Awards: 2018 UTS Teaching and Learning Awards: Indigenous Professional Capabilities High Commendation Interior Design/Interior Architecture Educators Association Teaching Award (2018 Third place finalist) 2018 AILA Research, Policy & Communication Landscape Architecture Award International Interior Design Association 2014 Global Excellence Awards Dr. Drake supervises Masters and PhD students with a focus on Indigenous architecture and sustainable design. His funded research includes culturally responsive design principles for Aboriginal housing, evaluations of the Wreck Bay Village housing program, Roads to Home evaluations for Gulargambone & Bowraville Reserves, and solar lighting projects for Namoi and Gingie Reserves. His grants come from diverse sources including the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, National Indigenous Australians Agency, and Department of Planning Industry and Environment, reflecting the practical impact of his work. As a founding member of UTS TIISHA (The Indigenous Infrastructure and Sustainable Housing Alliance), Dr. Drake leads collaborative research projects focused on 'health enabling infrastructure' to address structural factors of Indigenous disadvantage. TIISHA works with multiple Aboriginal Land Councils and government agencies to evaluate and implement housing and infrastructure programs that respect cultural values and community needs, demonstrating his commitment to creating tangible benefits for Indigenous communities through architectural practice.
Jonathan Poggie is a Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University's College of Engineering, where he has been a faculty member since 2015. He previously spent over two decades at the Air Force Research Laboratory. His research group conducts high-fidelity simulations in hypersonic aerodynamics, turbulence, and plasma-based flow control, supported by major grants from DoD, DoE, AFOSR, and ONR. Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, 1995 M.S.E., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, 1991 B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, 1988 Prof. Poggie's research focuses on high-speed fluid dynamics , particularly hypersonic flows , compressible turbulence , laminar-turbulent transition , and shock-wave/boundary-layer interactions . His group also investigates plasma-based flow control using electrical discharges. His work combines computational, experimental, and theoretical approaches to address challenges in aerospace vehicle design, especially for defense and space applications. The articles reflect a strong focus on computational fluid dynamics of high-speed flows, with particular emphasis on shock unsteadiness , boundary layer transition , and plasma actuation . The research spans from fundamental fluid mechanics to applied aerospace engineering, with increasing recent interest in military conflict modeling using fluid dynamics analogies. C. T. Sun Excellence in Research Award, 2023 University Faculty Scholar, 2023-2028 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, 2021 Elmer F. Bruhn Teaching Award, 2019 W. A. Gustafson Teaching Award, 2018 ASME Fellow, 2007 AIAA Associate Fellow, 2004 Prof. Poggie has advised 6 PhD students and 18 MS students at Purdue as of 2025. His research has been supported by multiple large-scale grants, including three DoD Frontier Projects and a DoE INCITE Award , providing supercomputing resources for high-fidelity simulations. He collaborates with researchers at The Ohio State University, Notre Dame, and various national laboratories. His group has developed novel approaches to operational mapping for military conflict analysis, creating continuous flow models of battlefield dynamics. The team has also secured two patents in hypersonic technology, one for inlet design and another for a hypersonic test facility. His research group investigates geometric imperfections in hypersonic vehicles (steps, gaps, roughness), laminar-turbulent transition prediction, and separation unsteadiness in shock-wave interactions. They use advanced computational methods like DDES and DNS, supported by massive computing allocations. The group has produced significant work on sidewall confinement effects , wall roughness , and gap flows in hypersonic configurations.
Mingyi Hong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota , where he leads the OptimAI-Lab . His work bridges optimization theory , machine learning , and signal processing , with a focus on foundation models like LLMs and diffusion models. Education : Not explicitly mentioned in the text Current Projects : NSF grants on bilevel optimization, LLM unlearning, and inverse reinforcement learning Research Themes : Bilevel Optimization : Applications in LLM alignment, unlearning, and wireless systems LLM Safety : Unlearning, alignment with human feedback, robustness Diffusion Models : Inference-time alignment, adversarial training Distributed Optimization : Privacy-preserving algorithms, federated learning Recent Publications highlight trends in LLM unlearning (BLUR, LUME), optimization theory (Barrier Functions, νSAM), and diffusion models (Direct Noise Optimization). His group has secured NSF , AWS , Cisco , and Open Philanthropy grants. Scientific Recognition : IEEE Fellow (2025) SPS Best Paper Award (2022, 2021, 2018) Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2024) IBM Pat Goldberg Memorial Award (2022) He mentors PhD students like Siliang Zeng and Xinwei Zhang , and collaborates with institutions including Michigan State University , Amazon , and NIH on projects spanning UHF MRI technology to climate-smart agriculture .
Carlos Palazuelos Cabezón is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Analysis and Applied Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), with a joint affiliation at the Instituto de Ciencias Matemáticas (ICMAT). He holds a Ramón y Cajal contract and has been a Full Professor since 2024, following his role as Associate Professor from 2019 to 2024. His work bridges deep mathematical theory and quantum information science. Research Interests: His primary research lies at the intersection of functional analysis and quantum information theory. He investigates operator spaces and their applications to quantum entanglement, Bell inequalities, quantum channels, and nonlocal games. A second major line involves noncommutative harmonic analysis, particularly hypercontractivity in von Neumann algebras. His work is highly theoretical and appears in top mathematical and physics journals. Publication Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the mathematical foundations of quantum information, particularly using tools from operator space theory and Banach space geometry to analyze quantum nonlocality, entanglement, and computational models. There is a strong trend toward solving foundational problems in quantum theory using advanced functional analysis. Scientific Awards: Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado (2008/2009) Doctorado Europeo Advising and Grants: While no specific students are listed, he is part of the MathQI research group and has likely mentored graduate students. He has been supported by prestigious postdoctoral and permanent research contracts in Spain, including the Juan de la Cierva and Ramón y Cajal programs, which are highly competitive grants for early-career and established researchers, respectively. Labs and Teams: He is a member of the MathQI research group (Mathematical Quantum Information) at UCM and is affiliated with ICMAT, a leading mathematics research institute in Spain. These affiliations provide a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research in mathematical physics and quantum information.
Zhongjie Lin is the Benjamin Z. Lin Presidential Professor of City & Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design. He directs the Urban Design concentration and the Future Cities Initiative, while co-founding Futurepolis, an international planning and design consultancy. His expertise spans urban design, sustainable urbanization, emerging mobilities, and Asian architecture. Ph.D. in Architectural History and Theory, University of Pennsylvania Bachelor and Master of Architecture, Tongji University Dr. Lin's research explores the intersection of urban design and socio-environmental challenges, focusing on compact urban forms, autonomous mobility impacts, and cross-cultural urban models. His work bridges Chinese and global urbanism through projects like 'Spatial Visions Connecting China and the West' and the curated exhibition 'Building in China: A Century of Dialogues on Modern Architecture.' His publications include Kenzo Tange and the Metabolist Movement , Vertical Urbanism , and Rio de Janeiro: Urban Expansion and Environment , with upcoming titles on future cities and China's new town movement. These works emphasize sustainable infrastructure, cultural dialogues, and innovative spatial planning. Awards include the Guggenheim Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, and Lincoln Institute Fellowship, alongside grants from the Graham Foundation. His academic leadership extends to curating exhibitions, leading symposia on urban regeneration, and advancing the Future Cities Initiative.
Jamal Shahin serves as Associate Professor and Program Director at the Brussels School of Governance (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Senior Lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, and Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS in Bruges. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions with a focus on European governance and digital policy. Dr. Shahin earned his PhD in Politics from the University of Hull in 2005 with a dissertation titled "Virtual Governance? The relationship between the Internet and Governance in the European Union." His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the intersection of technology, governance, and European integration. Shahin's research centers on digital sovereignty within the European Union context, examining how new forms of global social and political organization impact decision-making effectiveness and legitimacy. He investigates EU communication strategies in domestic and international arenas and explores interdisciplinary approaches to improve policy design. His work bridges theoretical governance frameworks with practical policy applications in the digital age, focusing particularly on internet governance, EU policy-making, and the evolving concept of sovereignty in digital spaces. His scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution toward contemporary digital governance challenges, with recent publications focusing on EU digital sovereignty, internet governance frameworks, and regional digital policy coordination. The research shows increasing emphasis on the tension between state sovereignty and the global nature of digital infrastructure, reflecting current geopolitical debates in technology policy. As an academic supervisor, Shahin has mentored doctoral students including Penarrubia Manon (2017) and Clément Perarnaud (2021). His research is supported by multiple active projects including "Digital Sovereigns and the Non-Sovereign Internet" (2025-2027), "Negotiating State Sovereignty over the Internet" (2024-2027), and the "House of Sustainable Transitions" initiative (2024-2028). Shahin leads the Digital Governance cluster at UNU-CRIS and chairs the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (GigaNet) from 2025-2027. His work connects academic research with practical policy development through regular participation in conferences, workshops, and public lectures on digital sovereignty and EU governance.
