جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sudha Ramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Big Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Large Scale Network Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sudha Ram is the Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of MIS, Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona. She holds joint faculty appointments as Professor of Computer Science and is a member of the BIO5 Institute and the Institute for the Environment. She is also the Director of INSITE: Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics, a leading research center in data-driven decision-making. Her research focuses on Big Data Analytics , Business Intelligence , Large Scale Network Science , and Machine Learning , with applications in healthcare, smart cities, environmental policy, and social media. She has pioneered methods in explainable AI, conceptual modeling, and multimodal data fusion, integrating statistical, ontological, and machine learning approaches. Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in healthcare analytics (e.g., asthma, diabetes, fracture prediction), explainable AI (ROLEX, argumentation-based models), and urban/smart systems (mobility, wearables, environmental impact). Her work consistently appears in top-tier journals and conferences, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. AIS Fellow (2018) INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow IBM Faculty Award Peter Chen Award Best Paper Award, IEEE Smart Cities (2016) Best Paper Award, ACM Digital Health (2016) Woman of Impact Award, University of Arizona (2023) Dr. Ram has secured over $70 million in research funding from agencies like NSF, NASA, CIA, and corporations including IBM, Intel, and SAP. She has mentored numerous students and leads a multidisciplinary research team at INSITE. She has held editorial leadership roles in Information Systems Research , Journal of AIS , and is founding co-editor of the Journal of Business Analytics . She directs the INSITE Center, which fosters collaboration across business, computer science, and health domains, enabling large-scale data synthesis and knowledge discovery. The center supports projects in healthcare innovation, smart cities, and environmental policy analytics.

Mohammed Aledhariمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Aledhari is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas, specializing in cybersecurity, machine learning, and data science. His research focuses on applications in computational medicine, bioinformatics, and autonomous systems. He holds a Ph.D. from Western Michigan University and degrees from the University of Basrah and the University of Anbar. His research interests include social cybersecurity techniques, federated learning in IoT, and AI-driven solutions for healthcare and transportation. Recent work explores blockchain-enabled digital twins, DDoS attack detection, and equitable ASD diagnostics using machine learning. His publications span cybersecurity frameworks, autonomous vehicle communication protocols, and biomedical IoT innovations. Notable contributions include optimizing intrusion detection in IoMT networks and developing interpretable machine learning models for healthcare. While no formal awards or grants are listed, his work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of AI in healthcare, transportation, and energy markets. His email is Mohammed.Aledhari@unt.edu .

• Operations Management
• Manufacturing Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sunder Kekre is the Vasantrao Dempo Professor of Operations Management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business , where he has held academic appointments since 1984. His research focuses on manufacturing systems, global supply chains, and healthcare operations management. Research Expertise : New product development structures, strategic costing, lean innovation, knowledge sharing in enterprise networks, and business analytics for coordinated supply chains. Key Publications : Contributions to journals like Management Science , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management , with work on LNG storage valuation, RFID logistics, and healthcare disparities. Scientific Recognition : Dempo Chair Professorship Bosch Chair Professorship Best Paper Award (1995) Teaching : Courses in Operations Management, Strategic Management of the Enterprise, and Information Systems Project. Non-Academic Experience : Prior engineering roles at Tata Steel (1974-1980) and consulting engagements with Fortune 500 firms like Bosch, Caterpillar, and IBM.

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare Innovation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olga Kokshagina serves as an Associate Professor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at The University of Sydney, with adjunct research appointments at Monash University's Emerging Technology Lab and the UNU Hub - Learning Planet Institute. She is also an active member of the French Digital Council. Her research program investigates technology-mediated collaboration in complex innovation systems, focusing on healthcare transformation, deep tech commercialization, and co-design methodologies. Kokshagina has led high-impact projects with global institutions including the World Health Organization, OECD, STMicroelectronics, Vall d’Hebron Hospital, and Roche, demonstrating strong translational research capabilities. Her scholarly work centers on value-based healthcare innovation, digital platform governance, and AI-enhanced collaborative systems. She examines how organizational capabilities evolve during technological transitions, particularly in healthcare ecosystems, and investigates regulatory frameworks for algorithmic control in digital markets. Kokshagina's research bridges theoretical innovation management with practical applications, evidenced by her co-founding of Ninti—an initiative advancing women's health in workplace environments—and her Open Covid-19 crowdsourcing campaign that mobilized global expertise during the pandemic. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory examining innovation in socio-technical systems. Key themes include value digitalization in healthcare, mission-oriented interdisciplinary collaboration, and the impact of big data on technology management. Her work consistently addresses grand challenges through mixed-methods approaches, spanning conceptual frameworks in journals like Research Policy to applied studies in Technovation and R&D Management, with increasing focus on quantum readiness and AI-augmented learning systems. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Kokshagina currently holds a 2025 research grant for "Co-designing societal readiness and scenario building for quantum" through the University of Sydney Nano Institute/Catalyst program. While no student supervision activities are mentioned, her collaborative projects involve multi-institutional teams across industry, government, and academic sectors. Kokshagina maintains active roles within the University of Sydney Nano Institute and contributes to international policy discourse through the French Digital Council. Her Ninti initiative exemplifies her commitment to human-centered innovation, while ongoing collaborations with healthcare providers like Roche and Vall d’Hebron Hospital demonstrate sustained engagement with real-world implementation challenges in value-based care systems.

Julie Zimmermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Green Chemistry
• Green Engineering
• Sustainable Technology Development
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Julie Zimmerman is the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Yale School of the Environment and a Professor in both the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at the Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of the Environment . She also holds an appointment in Epidemiology (Environmental Health Sciences) and serves as Deputy Director of the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale. Additionally, she is the Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Science & Technology , a premier journal in the environmental sciences. Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor B.S., University of Virginia Her research is centered on green chemistry and green engineering , with a focus on designing sustainable products, processes, and systems. Key areas include developing water treatment technologies for inorganic contaminants using nanomaterials like chitosan-metal composites, advancing integrated biorefineries using supercritical fluid technologies, and promoting the design of safer chemicals and nanomaterials . Her work integrates life cycle assessment, policy analysis, and industrial ecology to address sustainability challenges. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward emerging environmental health issues , particularly the chemical composition and health implications of e-cigarettes and novel tobacco products . She also publishes on circular economy modeling, nanomaterial synthesis , and environmental policy . Her editorial leadership further amplifies her influence in shaping the direction of environmental science research. Elected Member, National Academy of Engineering, 2025 Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015 Elected Member, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, 2015 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize, ASCE, 2012 Multiple EPA Medals for Commendable Service University of Michigan Distinguished Dissertation Award, 2004 Dr. Zimmerman advises a large group of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers , many of whom have gone on to academic and leadership positions. Her lab is supported by major grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) , National Institutes of Health (NIH) , and other agencies, including the NSF Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT) and the Yale Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science. Her lab, the Zimmerman Lab , fosters interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, chemistry, and public policy.

Charles Baden-Fullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategy
• Business Models
• Innovation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Charles Baden-Fuller is the Centenary Professor of Strategy and leader of the Strategy Group at Bayes Business School , City St George’s, University of London . He is concurrently a Senior Fellow at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania . Recognised among the world’s top strategy scholars, he has directed major multi-institutional research initiatives and served as Editor-in-Chief of Long Range Planning (1999-2010). Education & Qualifications BA (Oxon) – University of Oxford MA Economics – Cornell University PhD – London School of Economics Research Interests Charles’s work lies at the intersection of strategic management , business model innovation and digital transformation . His early research explained how mature firms can be rejuvenated and how alliances create competitive advantage. More recently he has advanced the concept of business models , investigating what they are, how they evolve, and how managerial cognition shapes their deployment in increasingly digitalised environments. Empirical settings span biotechnology, financial services, automotive software ecosystems and creative industries. Publications & Impact With over 80 refereed journal articles and five influential books—including the seminal Rejuvenating the Mature Business (Harvard Business Press)—his scholarship has shaped both academic theory and managerial practice. Recent articles (2021-2025) focus on digital platform alliances, entrepreneurial networking logics, and AI-enabled business model design. Honours & Awards Fellow of the Strategic Management Society (SMS Fellow, 2009) Fellow of the British Academy of Management Fellow of the British Academy Fellow of AACSB Doctoral Supervision & Research Funding He has supervised to completion more than six PhD students, many now faculty at leading universities. His research has attracted over £4 million in grants from the European Union , UK ESRC , EPSRC and the Mack Institute-Wharton , supporting multi-university teams at Bayes, Sussex, LSE, CREATE-Glasgow, Grenoble EM and Wharton. Professional & Outreach Roles Beyond academia, Charles serves as director or strategic advisor to several high-technology start-ups and as trustee of a major charity. He is a frequent keynote speaker for industry and policy audiences, and his research findings have been featured in the Financial Times , Management Today and other leading media.

• Innovation Systems
• Entrepreneurship
• Big Data Analytics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Vania Sena is a Chair in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise at the Management School of the University of Sheffield. She is a leading scholar in innovation, entrepreneurship, big data analytics, and institutional economics, with a strong focus on productivity, SMEs, and collaborative innovation systems. Her work spans finance, public policy, and technology management, often employing advanced econometric and network analysis methods. Her research interests include big data and performance , open and collaborative innovation , institutional impacts on innovation , entrepreneurship and SMEs , circular economy , and peer-to-peer lending . She has extensively studied the role of human capital, governance, and intellectual property in firm performance and innovation outcomes. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in data-driven innovation research, with increasing emphasis on AI, machine learning, resilience in supply chains (notably hydrogen), and the circular economy. Her publications appear in top journals such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change , British Journal of Management , Journal of Banking & Finance , and Journal of Economic Literature , showcasing interdisciplinary reach and methodological rigor. Her scientific contributions include influential reviews on appropriability mechanisms and innovation, empirical studies on R&D spillovers, and frameworks for evaluating resilience in emerging energy systems. While specific awards are not listed, her publication record indicates significant recognition in the field. She has supervised doctoral researchers, including recent completions on immigrant entrepreneurship and institutional effects on business survival. Her work is supported by extensive collaborations across Europe and beyond. She is actively involved in PhD supervision and research leadership within the Entrepreneurship, Strategy and International Business group. Professor Sena has contributed to major research themes such as the impact of big data on SMEs, stakeholder diversity in innovation, and the role of policy in enabling circular economy business models. She is also engaged in policy-relevant research on financial inclusion, data intelligence in local government, and the effects of labor market restructuring.

• Managing discontinuous business model innovation
• Digital strategies for Industrie 4.0
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Frank T. Piller is a University Professor and Co-Leader of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) at RWTH Aachen University, where he also serves as Academic Director of the Executive MBA program at RWTH Business School. He leads a research team of approximately 30 doctoral students, 5 postdocs, and over 20 student researchers within the TIME Research Area of the School of Business and Economics. His educational background includes a doctoral degree in Operations Management from the University of Würzburg (1999) and a Habilitation degree from TUM Business School (2004) on "Innovation and Value Co-Creation." Prior to joining RWTH Aachen in 2007, he was a Research Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management and faculty at TUM Business School. Prof. Piller is recognized as one of the world's leading experts in customer-centered value creation, specializing in mass customization, personalization, and customer co-creation. His current research focuses on how established companies can transform in response to disruptive business model innovations, with particular emphasis on digital transformation (Industry 4.0), AI-augmented innovation, and sustainable business models. He is particularly known for his work on innovation ecosystems, platform-based business models, and stakeholder-oriented technology development. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating artificial intelligence with traditional innovation management frameworks, exploring how AI transforms manufacturing systems, innovation processes, and business models. His work increasingly addresses the challenges of digital transformation in established industries while maintaining focus on customer co-creation and mass customization principles. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: Co-Creation Award of the PDMA Nomination for "Innovating Innovation" Prize by Harvard Business Review and McKinsey "Lecturer of the Year" by Executive MBA students at TU Munich RWTH Aachen Rector's Prize for Excellent Teaching (since 2010) Grant for innovative "Flipping the Classroom" teaching concept ERC Synergy Grant for SAFER Grid project (2025-2031) Prof. Piller maintains an extensive research network spanning academia and industry. He collaborates with numerous corporations including 3M, Adidas, BASF, EON, J&J, P&G, Siemens, and Vodafone, as well as many technology startups across Europe and North America. As a co-founder, supervisory board member, and investor in innovative startups, he actively transfers research into practice. His research has received significant funding, most notably the prestigious ERC Synergy Grant for the SAFER Grid project. He leads the Technology and Innovation Management Group (TIM) within the TIME Research Area at RWTH Aachen, which comprises over 100 senior and junior researchers working at the intersection of innovation, technology management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The institute is a leading European research institution for strategic, behavioral, and computer-supported technology and innovation management.

Mark S. Handcockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistics
• Social Network Analysis
• Survey Sampling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark S. Handcock is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he leads research at the intersection of statistical methodology and applied problems in social sciences, epidemiology, and environmental science. His work bridges theoretical statistics with real-world challenges through innovative methodological development. His primary research interests encompass statistical models for social networks, network inference, methodology for hard-to-reach population surveys, spatial processes, demography, and environmetrics. Handcock has pioneered advances in exponential-family random graph models (ERGMs) and developed foundational R packages like ergm and tergm within the statnet suite, enabling sophisticated network analysis across disciplines. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Antarctic sea ice modeling using Bayesian reconstruction and temporal variability analysis, (2) epidemiological modeling of infectious disease transmission dynamics (particularly COVID-19), and (3) methodological innovations in network inference and causal analysis over stochastic networks. His work consistently integrates advanced computational statistics with domain-specific applications in climate science, public health, and social systems.

• Digital Transformation
• Information Systems
• Gender and IT
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Marie Griffiths is a distinguished academic and expert in digital transformation at Salford Business School, University of Salford. She holds the position of Professor of Digital Technologies in Organizations and serves as EDI Lead for Research (2023–present). Her academic career includes significant leadership roles such as PGR Director at Salford Business School (2019–2023) and Head of the Digital Business Research Centre. She previously served as President of the UK Academy for Information Systems (UKAIS) after her tenure as Vice President. Dr. Griffiths earned her PhD in Business Information Systems, establishing the foundation for her expertise in digital transformation. Her research spans multiple critical areas including digital transformation, information systems, gender and IT, AI and disruptive technologies, digital society, privacy and surveillance studies, family surveillance, productivity technologies, and digital education. Her work consistently bridges academic theory with practical business applications, focusing on how organizations respond to digital disruptions and how workforces adapt to emerging technologies. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on strategic digital transformation, digital maturity assessment, and the intersection of technology with social impact. The 2025 second edition of her book 'Strategic Digital Transformation – A Results-Driven Approach' represents a significant contribution to the field. Her research increasingly addresses the gender dimensions of digital transformation, as evidenced by her 2024 work on closing the REF Gender Inequality Gap. She also explores the practical applications of digital technologies in specific sectors including government organizations, healthcare (particularly nursing), and financial technology. Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teacher Awards (multiple) Professor Griffiths has supervised 14 PhD completions and currently oversees doctoral candidates researching fintech, digital transformation, and sustainability. She established the PGR International Women's Network to support female researchers. Her grant leadership includes 11 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with organizations like Manchester Chamber of Commerce, OPAL, and Hydro-X, securing significant funding from Innovate UK. She has also contributed to policy development through work with the British Standards Institute Steering Group for Digital Maturity. As Head of the Digital Business Research Centre, Professor Griffiths leads a team focused on practical digital transformation research with strong industry connections. Her approach emphasizes people-centric transformation, ensuring that people remain at the heart of any change. The centre's work spans multiple sectors including government, healthcare, finance, and small and medium enterprises, with a particular focus on developing practical tools like digital transformation canvases for different organizational contexts.

Paul Collierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• African Economies
• Poverty and Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sir Paul Collier is a distinguished Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, where he also directs the Centre for the Study of African Economies. He serves as the Oxford Academic Director of the International Growth Centre, a collaboration between the London School of Economics and Oxford University. Professor Collier has established himself as a leading authority on development economics, particularly focusing on African economies, poverty reduction, and the political economy of development. His academic journey includes significant public service, having served as Director of the World Bank Research Development Department from 1998 to 2003. He currently advises the International Monetary Fund Strategy and Policy Department and writes regularly for major publications including The Independent and The New York Times. His extensive contributions to economic thought have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Professor Collier's research interests span a wide range of critical development issues. He has made significant contributions to understanding the "bottom billion" - the poorest populations in the world - and has developed innovative approaches to addressing regional inequality, natural resource management, and the political barriers to development. His work consistently bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications, making complex economic theories accessible to policymakers and the general public alike. His publications reveal a consistent focus on practical solutions to development challenges. Recent works have examined urbanization in developing countries, the relationship between elections and economic performance, infrastructure investment in Africa, and the cultural foundations of economic success or failure. His research demonstrates how institutional design, cultural factors, and appropriate policy frameworks can enable neglected regions to "spiral up" toward prosperity. A.SK Social Science Award (2013) Arthur Ross Prize (for The Bottom Billion) Handesblatt Prize (for The Future of Capitalism) Adam Smith Prize by Glasgow's Philosophical Society (2023) Global Citizenship Award by Belgium's cooperative movement (2018) Professor Collier is actively engaged in advising governments on practical approaches to regional renewal. His recent work emphasizes the importance of local agency, collective learning, and moral leadership in addressing the challenges faced by neglected communities in both developed and developing countries. He challenges conventional economic orthodoxies that prioritize market forces alone and advocates for more nuanced, context-specific policy approaches that recognize the complex interplay of economic, social, and political factors in development processes.

John Josephمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Design
• Artificial Intelligence and Organization
• Strategic Decision Making
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Joseph is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. His research and teaching focus on organizational design, strategic decision-making, innovation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in business strategy. He is actively involved in editorial leadership as Senior Editor at Organization Science and former editor of the Journal of Organization Design . PhD, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania John Joseph's research centers on how organizations can be designed to enhance innovation, strategic planning, and decision-making. His work explores the role of attention, feedback mechanisms, and AI in shaping strategic outcomes. He investigates organizational structures in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on platform ecosystems and community-driven innovation. His recent publications and research projects examine AI-enabled organizational transformation, mobile industry innovation, and healthcare system design. The body of work shows a strong trend toward behavioral strategy, integrating cognitive and structural perspectives to understand how firms adapt and grow. 2017 Ralph Gomory Award, Industry Studies Association John Joseph has advised numerous organizations including General Electric, Samsung Electronics, Molina Healthcare, and UC Irvine. He has received multiple teaching awards and has taught in full-time, part-time, and executive education programs at Kellogg, Duke, and UC Irvine. He serves as Chair of the Behavioral Strategy Interest Group of the Strategic Management Society. His research is supported by engagements with centers such as the Center for Health Care Management and Policy and the Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UCI.

• Design Studies
• Transition Design
• Sustainable Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Cameron Tonkinwise is a leading international expert in Design Studies and Transition Design, currently serving as Research Director at the Design Innovation Research Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With a career spanning institutions like Carnegie Mellon University, Parsons The New School for Design, and UNSW Australia, he has significantly influenced global design education and practice through his advocacy for systemic sustainability and social responsibility. PhD in Philosophy, Art History and Theory from the University of Sydney (1999) His research focuses on the role of design in enabling structural transformations for sustainable futures, blending Transition Design, ethical considerations, and speculative practices. Recent work examines systemic change through everyday habits, ontological design, and service systems in sharing economies. Key trends in his publications include: Transition Design frameworks for climate futures and circularity Critical analysis of sustainable practices and design ethics Systems theory applications in sociotechnical change Projects currently led by Cameron involve: Transitioning Australian banks toward inclusive financial services Designing equitable distributed energy systems Developing cool public spaces to combat urban heat

Leid Zejnilovicمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Technology and Innovation Management
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leid Zejnilovic is an Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), where he co-founded the Data Science Knowledge Center and serves as Academic Director, and co-founded the Open and User Innovation Knowledge Center as Scientific Deputy Director. He also co-founded the Patient Innovation platform, enabling patients and caregivers to share self-made healthcare solutions. With a double PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, his career spans over 20 years of international consulting, academic entrepreneurship, and teaching at institutions like Imperial College Business School and Ludwig Boltzmann Institute. PhD in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Technological Change (Carnegie Mellon University / Catholic University of Portugal, 2014) Master in Engineering and Public Policy (Carnegie Mellon University, 2012) Master in Information Technology (Dzemal Bijedic University, 2007) Bachelor in Telecommunications (University of Sarajevo, 2002) His research focuses on Technology and Innovation Management, Human-Computer Interaction, and data-driven solutions across healthcare, tourism, and education. He has published extensively in journals like California Management Review , PLoS ONE , and Marine Policy , with recent work analyzing big data in tourism, machine learning for oral health, and pandemic impacts on fisheries. As an Associate Editor for Data & Policy Journal , his contributions bridge academic research and real-world applications. Co-founding the Data Science for Social Good Foundation and leading over 100 talks in industry and academia, Zejnilovic's career emphasizes translating innovation into social and economic impact through platforms, policy, and education.

Kurt Squireمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Technology
• Game-Based Learning
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Kurt Squire is a leading scholar in games research and development at the University of California Irvine, affiliated with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from Indiana University (2004). His work focuses on leveraging computer games and augmented reality to enhance learning outcomes and social impact. Squire has pioneered platforms enabling students and teachers to co-create educational tools, fostering global grassroots communities through collaborative game design. Notable contributions include the Games + Learning + Society (GLS) center, which he co-founded with Constance Steinkuehler and has since relaunched at UCI. He currently explores AR applications, community-based AI design, and mitigating right-wing extremism in gaming ecosystems. Squire’s research has been funded by NSF, NIH, and major foundations, with over a dozen commercially launched games stemming from his projects. Education: Ph.D. in Education, Indiana University, 2004 Research Interests: Squire investigates how games and emerging technologies can address societal challenges through participatory design. His work spans educational equity, cognitive development via casual gaming, and ethical AI frameworks. He emphasizes translating academic innovations into market-ready solutions while aligning with institutional goals. Recent projects include wearable apps for youth self-regulation and trauma-informed GenAI design with marginalized communities. Notable Achievements: Recipient of the Inaugural Hasso Plattner Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence (2025) Co-founder of GLS, a globally influential research hub Authored Making Games for Impact (2021), a practitioner-focused guide Labs/Teams: Directs the Games + Learning + Society center at UCI, focusing on XR research, well-being technologies, and entrepreneurship in education. Collaborates with MIT on augmented reality initiatives.