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Rianne Dekkerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Governance
• Digital Society
• Migration Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rianne Dekker is an Associate Professor at the Utrecht University School of Governance (Department of Public Administration and Organizational Science). Her research focuses on how digital technologies reshape citizen self-organization and their implications for public governance in migration and security domains. She holds a PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam (2016) and coordinates the 'Public Governance and Policy' master’s program. Her expertise includes social media analysis, policy agenda-setting, policing strategies, and migrant integration. Key projects include the EU Horizon2020 'Medi@4Sec' (2016-2018), evaluating social media use in public security, and the 'Utrecht Refugee Launch Pad' (2017-2019), a living lab assessing innovative asylum reception models. She has advised parliamentary committees on digitalization oversight and serves on the editorial board of Bestuurskunde , advocating for engaged, stakeholder-inclusive research. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation through living labs and interdisciplinary collaborations. Current research explores citizen self-organization in policing contexts and the ethical dimensions of digital governance. She has held visiting roles in Berlin, Malmö, and led over a dozen national/international research projects.

Ian Scoonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Policy
• Agrarian Change
• Pastoralism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Scoones is a **Professorial Fellow** at the **Institute of Development Studies (IDS)**, University of Sussex. He specializes in environmental governance, agrarian change, and pastoralism, focusing on uncertainty and resilience. Co-director of the ESRC STEPS Centre and principal investigator of the ERC-funded PASTRES project, his work bridges science, policy, and development challenges. **Education**: PhD in Agricultural Ecology from Imperial College London, with early research in Zimbabwean land reform and pastoral systems. Academic roles include co-directing the STEPS Centre (2006–2022) and coordinating the Future Agricultures Consortium (2004–2014). **Research Interests**: Agrarian politics, environmental policy, land reform dynamics in Africa, and climate change adaptation. Notable projects include studies on Zimbabwe's land redistribution, pastoral livelihoods under uncertainty, and global land deals' impacts. **Key Projects**: PASTRES (pastoralism and resilience), Zimbabwe Land Reform studies, and RELIABLE (climate extremes preparedness). His 2024 book *Navigating Uncertainty* rethinks global development amid unpredictability. **Advising**: Supervised over 30 PhD students focusing on rural development, land politics, and pastoralism. Current and past students include Frank Matose, Linda Pappagallo, and Tahira Shariff Mohamed. **Labs/Teams**: Leads the PASTRES team and contributes to the STEPS Centre’s interdisciplinary research on sustainability pathways.

• Stochastic Processes
• Operations Research
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stella Kapodistria is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, specializing in Stochastic Operations Research. She holds roles as EAISI High Tech Systems Associate Professor and editorial board member of journals like MCAP and PEIS. Her research focuses on data-driven decision-making, stochastic systems optimization, and maintenance policies, with applications in renewable energy, critical infrastructure, and cryptocurrency networks. She has secured grants including NWA-ORC, NWO Big Data, and TKI WoZ, and collaborates with industry partners in the Brainport region. Education: BSc (2003), MSc (2006, Hons.), and PhD (2009, summa cum laude) in Mathematics from the University of Athens. Postdoc at TU/e, followed by roles at Groningen University and TU/e's Stochastic Operations Research group. Teaching includes courses on Optimal Decision Making, Stochastic Performance Modeling, and Financial Mathematics. Research interests emphasize real-time learning, system resilience, and scalable algorithms for complex networks. Recent work addresses maintenance logistics, blockchain confirmation times, and wind energy prediction. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to the 4TU Resilience Engineering Center. Awards include editorial leadership roles and grant funding. Advised 32 academic works and oversees industrial projects bridging theory and practice. Her labs and collaborations focus on adaptive systems, predictive analytics, and sustainable engineering solutions.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. W.F.G. Haselager is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Radboud University Nijmegen, affiliated with the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour and the Donders Centre for Cognition. He holds dual expertise in philosophy, psychology, and AI, focusing on societal implications of emerging technologies. His research integrates empirical methods (e.g., robotics, computational modeling) with philosophical inquiry into agency, responsibility, and human self-understanding. Education: MSc degrees in Philosophy and Psychology, PhD (1995) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Teaching responsibilities include bachelor/master programs in AI and Cognitive Neuroscience. Active in public engagement through lectures/workshops on AI ethics, neurotechnology, and free will. Key research themes include neuroethics, AI equity, and brain-computer interfacing. Current projects include the ELSA Lab (AI for Health Equity) and 'Healthy Data' initiatives addressing algorithmic bias and medical AI oversight. He advises Zander Labs on neurotechnology ethics and co-leads multi-institutional grants exploring conversational AI and neurodiverse education. Media appearances include Dutch TV/NOS coverage of brain implants and podcasts on AI sentience. Ancillary activities include the 'Pim Haselager Lectures' series and advisory roles in neurotechnology ethics.

• Generative Programming
• Model-Based Development
• Software System Families
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Krzysztof Czarnecki is a Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a cross-appointment to the School of Computer Science. He serves as leader of the Waterloo Intelligent Systems Engineering Lab and holds the title of University Research Chair. His research focuses on generative software development, model-driven engineering, and autonomous systems, particularly in automotive cybersecurity and perception safety. Education: Doctorate in Computer Science, Technical University of Ilmenau (1999) Master of Science in Computer Science, Technical University of Ilmenau (1995) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, California State University (1994) Research Interests: Dr. Czarnecki's work spans generative programming, software product lines, and safety-critical AI for autonomous vehicles. Recent projects address robust perception systems, uncertainty quantification in neural networks, and strategic driving behavior modeling. He co-authored Generative Programming (Addison-Wesley, 2000), a foundational text in the field. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes multimodal AI integration (e.g., LEO-MINI), 3D object detection improvements (OV-SCAN), and safety assurance frameworks for autonomous systems. His research bridges theoretical software engineering with applied robotics challenges. Awards: Premier’s Research Excellence Award (2004) British Computing Society’s Upper Canada Award (2008) University Research Chair, University of Waterloo (2023) Teaching & Leadership: Teaches courses like ECE 495 (Autonomous Vehicles) and ECE 651 (Software Engineering Foundations). Oversees WatCAR initiatives and collaborates on industry projects through the NSERC Bank of Nova Scotia Industrial Research Chair (previous). Labs & Teams: Directs the Waterloo Intelligent Systems Engineering Lab, focusing on AI-driven solutions for autonomous systems and safety-critical software. Active in cross-disciplinary collaborations with automotive and robotics partners.

• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ferdinanda Ponci is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University, leading the Department of Monitoring and Distributed Control for Energy Systems. Her work focuses on smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and control systems for modern power networks. She actively contributes to advancing grid resilience, EV charging infrastructure, and cybersecurity in energy systems. Key research interests include hybrid AC-DC grids, distributed energy resources coordination, and application of AI in grid management. She has pioneered frameworks like datafev for EV charging management and SMU platforms for synchronized measurements. Her interdisciplinary approach also addresses diversity in engineering and societal impacts of energy systems. Prof. Ponci’s laboratory activities involve hardware-in-the-loop testing, blockchain-based grid solutions, and development of educational toolboxes for emerging technologies. She collaborates on projects such as submarine transmission systems and grid interoperability testing, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements in power systems engineering.

• Autonomous Industrial Systems
• Model Predictive Control
• Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mehmet Mercangoz is an Associate Professor in Autonomous Industrial Systems at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London. His research focuses on developing intelligent systems for industrial processes and energy systems, emphasizing safety, reliability, and sustainability through process modeling, model predictive control, optimization, and machine learning. His recent publications highlight applications of large language models , reinforcement learning , and hybrid mechanistic-machine learning models to address challenges in industrial automation, fault handling, energy storage, and gas compression systems. Key themes include decarbonization, electrification of process industries, and adversarially robust control frameworks. Current affiliations include Imperial College London and ABB, with prior roles at ABB Corporate Research Switzerland and ABB Future Labs. His work bridges chemical engineering , control theory , and artificial intelligence , targeting zero-emission industrial operations.

John Dolanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Autonomous Driving
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Dolan is a Courtesy Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Senior Systems Scientist at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University. He works in 3109 Newell-Simon Hall and focuses on creating systems that enable collaboration between robots and humans for practical tasks.

Jennifer Randallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Measurement
• Psychometrics
• Assessment Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Randall is the Dunn Family Endowed Professor of Psychometrics and Test Development at the Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan. She also serves as the founding President of the Center for Measurement Justice, advocating for antiracist and justice-oriented assessment practices. Her career began as a secondary history teacher in public schools, where she recognized systemic harms of traditional assessments on marginalized students, particularly Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. She holds a bachelor’s (1996) and master’s (1999) from Duke University and a doctoral degree from Emory University (2007). Dr. Randall’s education includes: Bachelor’s degree, Duke University (1996) Master’s degree, Duke University (1999) Doctoral degree, Emory University (2007) Her research interests are centered on disrupting white supremacist structures in assessment and fostering justice-oriented, antiracist practices. She focuses on redefining constructs in educational measurement to explicitly value sociocultural identities, particularly of Black, Brown, and Indigenous students. Key areas include equitable assessment design, dismantling anti-Black practices in literacy testing, and ensuring marginalized communities are prioritized in all stages of assessment development—from construct articulation to score administration. She also investigates the intersection of education policy, fairness in testing, and strategies to increase diversity in educational measurement programs. Her recent articles emphasize antiracist frameworks in assessment, recruitment of underrepresented students, and classical test theory critiques. They highlight her advocacy for inclusive testing practices and systemic change in educational measurements. Dr. Randall has not listed any scientific awards in the provided information. She is actively involved in grants such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Technical Support Award (Jun 2024–Feb 2025) and Increasing Access in the Educational Measurement Field (Sep 2023–Aug 2025), which focus on equitable recruitment and institutional reform. She collaborates with students, parents, and teachers to translate their needs into culturally affirming assessment experiences. She leads the Center for Measurement Justice, a key lab/organization, and engages in state/national committees promoting antiracist assessment policies.

Jacob Beckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
• Perception-Cognition Interface
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacob Beck is a Professor of Philosophy at York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and holds the York Research Chair in the Philosophy of Visual Perception. He is affiliated with York’s Cognitive Science Program (served as Director 2018–2022) and the Centre for Vision Research. His research bridges philosophy and cognitive science, focusing on pre-linguistic mental representation, perception, and numerical cognition. He has published in top-tier journals like Mind , Noûs , and The Journal of Philosophy , and co-edited the Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Animal Minds . Beck earned a PhD from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, with postdoctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis. He has received grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and fellowships from ACLS and NEH. His teaching includes courses on perception, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. His recent work explores analog mental representation, the perception-cognition boundary, and the nature of perceptual confidence. Key themes include how sensory systems interact with higher cognition, the role of non-linguistic representation, and the philosophical implications of cognitive neuroscience findings.

Richard Joseph Sutcliffeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discrete Mathematics
• Combinatorics
• Graph Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Joseph Sutcliffe is a Professor of Mathematics and Computing Science at Trinity Western University (TWU), where he has served for four decades. He has taught over 45 distinct courses and held multiple administrative roles, including Assistant/Associate Dean of Science, Acting/Interim Dean of Science, and Chair of Mathematical Sciences. His expertise spans discrete mathematics, combinatorics, graph theory, programming languages, and the ethical implications of technology. He is also a published novelist and columnist, with notable awards in science fiction writing. Education: MSc in Computing Science (Simon Fraser University) BSc PDP (Trinity Western University) Research Interests: Combines theoretical computer science with practical applications, focusing on secure and reliable systems design. Explores ethical dimensions of technology adoption, particularly in programming languages and standards. His novels critically examine societal impacts of technological advancements. Awards: 2003: Best Electronically Published Science Fiction Novel 2003: Runner-up for Best Electronically Published Science Fiction Novel Professional Activity: Serves on ACM, CSA, and IEEE (life member). Columns appear in The Northern Spy and syndicated tech platforms. Active in academic accreditation and science policy via Canadian Council of Deans of Science. Owns Arjay Enterprises for consulting and web services.

• Criminal Justice
• Criminology
• Forensic Science
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Katrine Holter serves as an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Police University College (PHS), where she conducts research and teaching focused on criminal justice systems and legal processes. Her institutional affiliation centers on police education and judicial analysis within Norway's specialized law enforcement academic framework. Her research interests critically examine criminal justice mechanisms, emphasizing criminology, forensic science applications, and legal studies. Holter investigates systemic vulnerabilities through high-profile case analyses, particularly focusing on miscarriages of justice, evidentiary reliability, and prosecutorial dynamics. Her work bridges academic theory with practical law enforcement challenges, addressing how procedural flaws manifest in real-world cases and potential corrective frameworks. Recent publications reveal consistent thematic trends analyzing Norwegian criminal cases like Tengs and Baneheia, highlighting patterns in judicial errors and forensic evidence interpretation. Holter's scholarship demonstrates sustained engagement with court decision impacts, sentencing revisions, and institutional accountability mechanisms. Her collaborative approach with legal professionals and frequent public discourse through panel discussions indicate translational research priorities aimed at justice system improvement.

Victoria Talwarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Child Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Victoria Talwar: Academic Profile Roles & Affiliations: Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), McGill University Director, Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development Canada Research Chair Tier I in Forensic Developmental Psychology (2024–present) Former Chair of ECP Department (2020–2023), Interim Dean of McGill Faculty of Education (2023) Associate Member, Institute for Human Development and Well-Being (IHDW) and McGill Department of Psychology Education: Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Queen's University M.A. in Psychology, University of St. Andrews Research Focus: Dr. Talwar’s groundbreaking work bridges developmental psychology and legal systems, with a focus on: Children’s lie-telling behavior and moral development Credibility assessment of child witnesses Cyberbullying dynamics and intervention strategies Ethical implications of technology in education and justice Her research has directly influenced Canadian legal reforms and forensic interviewing practices. Awards & Recognition: Recipient of prestigious accolades including: SSHRC Canada Research Chair (Tiers I and II) Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (2016) David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision (2017) Member, Royal Society of Canada (2017) Teaching & Mentorship: Recognized for excellence in graduate education: James McGill Professor designation Supervised over 50 graduate students in Human Development and School Psychology Advances interdisciplinary training in forensic developmental psychology Lab & Outreach: Leads the Talwar Child Development Lab , conducting cutting-edge studies on: Children’s social cognition and deception Forensic assessment methodologies Technology’s role in child development Collaborates internationally on cyberbullying prevention and legal policy development.

Tao Maمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Financial Reporting
• Capital Market Auditing
• R&D Investment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tao Ma is the Clark and Lois Webster Associate Professor of Accounting in the Lyons School of Accounting at Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business. He joined Texas Tech in 2017 after serving as an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on capital markets, auditing, and the role of accounting information in corporate decision-making. Key areas of expertise include R&D investment dynamics, audit quality, and financial reporting implications for capital allocation. Education includes a PhD in Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Brownsville. He teaches financial accounting and PhD-level courses on capital market research. In 2021, he received the Carl & Linda Stem Distinguished Faculty Research Award from the Rawls College. His research has been published in top journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research , Review of Accounting Studies , and Journal of Financial Reporting . Major themes in his work include understanding how accounting information influences corporate behavior in capital markets, particularly regarding R&D strategy, audit quality, and executive compensation structures. Key Awards: Carl & Linda Stem Distinguished Faculty Research Award (2021) Teaching: Financial Accounting, PhD Capital Markets Seminars Advising: Active mentorship in doctoral research programs Dr. Ma's research often bridges gaps between accounting practices and real-world financial outcomes, with a focus on institutional investors, audit committee dynamics, and regulatory impacts on corporate transparency.

Krisztián Széllمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Inequality
• School Resilience
• Student Achievement
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Krisztián Széll is a Habil. Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University’s College of Education, specializing in educational inequality and school resilience. His research explores student achievement, school climate, Roma student integration, adaptive testing, and school dropout risk. He leads the Research Group on Innovation and Equality in Education and serves on the university’s Research Ethics Committee. Key Research Areas: Educational equity, resilience development, language policy, psychometric testing, and pandemic-era learning patterns. Publications: Focus on Hungary, cross-national comparisons, and methodological advancements in educational assessment. Affiliations: Eötvös Loránd University, Research Ethics Committee, Research Group on Innovation and Equality in Education. His recent work analyzes contextual factors in student belonging, adaptive testing formulas, and pandemic impacts on learning. He contributes to debates on reliability metrics like Cronbach’s alpha and institutional factors shaping educational outcomes.