جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Agent-based Modeling
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Traffic Simulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Simon Powers is a Lecturer at the School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University, where he is affiliated with the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems (CAVES). His research focuses on agent-based modeling, evolutionary game theory, and the application of these techniques to understand social behavior, traffic systems, and human-AI interactions. Dr. Powers' research interests span multiple interdisciplinary domains: Agent-based modeling and simulation of complex systems Evolutionary game theory applications to social behavior Trust dynamics in human-AI interactions Leadership and consensus decision-making in social organisms Reciprocity mechanisms across human societies Traffic simulation and individual travel behavior modeling Dr. Powers' publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to agent-based modeling, with recent work focusing on trust in AI systems, leadership dynamics, and traffic simulation. His research shows a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging computer science, social sciences, and evolutionary theory. The articles reveal a pattern of increasingly sophisticated modeling techniques applied to complex social phenomena, with particular attention to how individual behaviors aggregate to produce emergent systemic properties. Notable scientific contributions and recognitions include: Appointment as Associate Editor for the journal Adaptive Behavior (2017) Keynote speaker at the Second International Workshop of Social Learning and Cultural Evolution (2017) Invitation to contribute to the Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science (2016) Dr. Powers has supervised several PhD students, including Johannes Nguyen (2020-2024) and Cedric Perret (2016-2020), and has collaborated extensively with researchers in the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems. His work often involves developing novel modeling frameworks and notations, such as the Multi-Agent Modelling Notation (MAMN), to better understand complex adaptive systems. His research has practical applications in traffic management, AI governance, and understanding social dynamics, with recent work examining how regulation alone cannot ensure justifiable trust in AI systems.

Andrzej Dudekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Andrzej Dudek is a faculty member at the Department of Econometrics and Informatics, Wrocław University of Economics – Jelenia Góra Branch. His research focuses on advanced data analysis methodologies, including symbolic data analysis, machine learning applications, and statistical modeling. Dudek has contributed to the development of R packages such as IFMCDM and mdsOpt, which support multi-criteria decision making and multidimensional scaling. His work addresses challenges in outlier detection, clustering, and predictive modeling across domains like tourism, healthcare, and finance. Recent studies explore consumer behavior shifts during the pandemic, AI-driven medical modeling, and robust regression techniques for noisy data. Key research areas include econometric modeling, computational statistics, and the integration of machine learning with traditional statistical methods. Dudek’s interdisciplinary approach spans from theoretical algorithm development to practical applications in industry and public health. He actively contributes to academic conferences and publishes in leading journals, demonstrating expertise in both methodological innovation and real-world problem-solving.

Daria Jaremenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hospitality Industry
• Consumer Behavior
• Sharing Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daria Jaremen is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Marketing and Tourism Management at the Wrocław University of Economics’ Jelenia Góra Branch. Her work focuses on consumer behavior in tourism, sharing economy implications, service quality, and hospitality industry innovation. She has published extensively on topics such as pandemic-driven travel behavior changes, customer loyalty analysis, and the socio-economic impacts of collaborative consumption. Her research often employs case studies, machine learning, and bibliometric methods to explore tourism market dynamics and policy challenges. Key areas of expertise include the sharing economy’s role in urban tourism, digital transformation in hospitality, and sustainable tourism practices. She contributed to studies on smart hotels, ICT applications in tourism enterprises, and the competitiveness of tourism destinations. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world case analyses, particularly in Poland and other European regions. Contact: daria.jaremen@ue.wroc.pl , located at Nowowiejska 3, 58-500 Jelenia Góra.

Izabela Michalska-Dudekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Customer Loyalty
• Customer Relationship Management
• Consumer Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Izabela Michalska-Dudek is a Professor and Head of the Department of Marketing and Tourism Management at Wrocław University of Economics’ Jelenia Góra Branch. She specializes in customer loyalty mechanisms, consumer behavior in tourism, and digital transformation impacts on travel agencies. Her work emphasizes empirical studies on CRM systems, post-pandemic travel decision-making, and predictive modeling for loyalty programs. Research Interests: Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Virtualization in Tourism, Pandemic Impact Analysis, Retail Tourism (ROPO), and Machine Learning applications in loyalty analytics. She actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and organizes international conferences like the 'Current Trends in Spa, Hotel and Tourism' series. Publications focus on analyzing socio-economic factors influencing travel behavior, crisis management strategies, and technological adoption in the tourism sector. Recent work explores how machine learning can uncover consumer loyalty motives and quantify pandemic-related behavioral shifts. No scientific awards listed. She supervises doctoral students and is open to socio-economic collaborations. Consultations available via MS Teams on Fridays.

• Behavioral Economics
• Tourism Studies
• Sustainable Tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tobias Heldt is an Associate Professor in Tourism Studies and Senior Lecturer in Economics at the School of Culture and Society, Dalarna University. He leads applied tourism research grounded in behavioral economics, focusing on topics like rural mobility, recreational trail funding, sustainable food choices, and the horse industry. His work integrates field experiments, surveys, and big data with GIS and spatial planning tools. He contributes to the Center for Tourism and Leisure Research (CeTLeR) and co-developed the MIRANDA tool for tourism and infrastructure planning in Sweden. Research Focus : Behavioral economics applications in tourism, spatial planning for sustainable mobility, funding models for public recreational infrastructure, and environmental policy interventions. His methodologies include norm-nudges, carbon labeling experiments, and participatory GIS approaches. Teaching & Supervision : Teaches Event Tourism and Tourism Economics courses. Supervises students at bachelor, master, and PhD levels in tourism economics, sustainable development, and applied behavioral research. Key Projects : Development of the MIRANDA spatial decision-support system; studies on trail pass compliance and carbon labeling in restaurants; analysis of mobility patterns in rural tourism regions like Sälenfjällen. Publications : Over 60 peer-reviewed articles on tourism economics, sustainable behavior, and spatial planning. Recent work emphasizes behavioral interventions, infrastructure financing, and GIS-driven policy tools.

Stephan Barthelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Urban Planning
• Sustainability Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephan Barthel is a Professor of Geospatial Information Science at the University of Gävle. His research focuses on green cities, civil society's role in climate transformation, and the resilience of socio-ecological systems in urban landscapes. He leads challenge-driven programs integrating trans-disciplinary collaborations with non-academic actors. Education: PhD in Ecology (2008) from Stockholm University, with a focus on urban ecosystem services and social-ecological memory. Active in international networks like Mistra Urban Futures and FAIRTRANS. Research interests include urban sustainability, climate policy acceptance, nature-based solutions, and the interplay between urban form and mental health. He emphasizes participatory approaches, such as community gardens and campus design projects like Campus Albano. Recent work explores energy policy design, fairness in carbon taxation, and the role of digitalization in climate transitions. His studies often bridge environmental science with urban planning, emphasizing social equity and resilience. Labs/Teams: Core member of FAIRTRANS (Fair Climate Transformation), collaborating with Stockholm Resilience Centre and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Leads projects on urban commons, smart cities, and hybrid infrastructure resilience.

John Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Urban Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John B. Robinson is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy and School of the Environment, serving concurrently as Presidential Advisor on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability. He holds adjunct roles at the University of British Columbia (Honorary Professor, Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability) and Copenhagen Business School. His work bridges academia with real-world sustainability challenges, focusing on climate adaptation, participatory futures studies, and urban sustainability. Robinson's research emphasizes the intersection of societal change, technology, and sustainability. Notable contributions include developing participatory tools like MetroQuest for urban simulation and co-founding the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) at UBC. His career spans leadership roles such as Executive Director of UBC’s Sustainability Initiative and Associate Provost for Sustainability. Key research areas include scenario analysis, sustainable buildings, and university-led sustainability initiatives. He advocates for deep interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing the need for universities to act as 'living labs' for societal transformation. His recent work explores wellbeing in built environments and reconciling academic/operational cultures toward sustainability governance. Robinson’s academic publications span sustainability science, climate policy, and educational frameworks. He teaches courses like PPG1004H (Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis) and collaborates globally on projects addressing urban resilience and climate action. His work bridges theory and practice, aiming to redefine sustainability as a transformative, contested concept requiring systemic societal shifts.

• Economic History
• Political Economy
• Urban and Regional Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thilo N. H. Albers serves as an Assistant Professor for Economic and Social History at the University of Münster within the School of Business and Economics. He holds a WID Fellowship at the World Inequality Database, contributing to international research on inequality dynamics. His academic profile centers on empirical investigations spanning short-term and long-term economic transformations. Albers' research primarily explores intersections of economic history, political economy, and urban/regional economics. His work rigorously examines how political decision-making and economic forces shape inequality patterns, public finance systems, and urban organizational structures. Key methodological approaches include quantitative analysis of historical datasets to address contemporary socioeconomic questions, with particular focus on wealth distribution mechanisms and spatial economic dynamics. His recent publications reveal a concentrated scholarly trajectory investigating inequality drivers across historical contexts. Notable themes include the economic foundations of political extremism (evidenced in studies of Nazi Party support), spatial modeling of urban development, and century-scale analyses of German wealth distribution. This body of work demonstrates consistent collaboration with leading international scholars and acceptance in premier journals including the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of the European Economic Association . Scientific recognition includes: WID Fellow at the World Inequality Database Albers actively leads research initiatives through the university-wide Migration, Diaspora, and Citizenship (MDC) program, where he recruits quantitative researchers for interdisciplinary postdoctoral positions. His collaborative networks span Political Science and Economics departments, facilitating cross-disciplinary projects on historical economic phenomena. Current grant activities focus on supporting postdoctoral researchers through the MDC initiative with comprehensive funding packages covering research travel and institutional secondments. He maintains active research groups centered on economic history methodologies and inequality analysis, operating within the University of Münster's Center for Economic and Social History framework. These teams emphasize quantitative approaches to historical data and maintain strong connections with the World Inequality Database consortium.

Anuli Njokuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Determinants of Health
• Health Disparities
• Cultural Competency in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anuli Njoku is a Full Professor in the Department of Public Health at Southern Connecticut State University's College of Health and Human Services. With a DrPH from Drexel University and postdoctoral training at Fox Chase Cancer Center, she specializes in community-based health promotion, environmental justice, and global health equity. Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Community Health and Prevention, Drexel University Master of Public Health (MPH), International Health, Boston University Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health, Rutgers University Her research interests focus on socioecological determinants of health disparities, cultural competence in education, environmental health equity, and scholarship of teaching and learning. Her work spans: Racial/environmental disparities in maternal health Global health challenges in Brazil and Ghana Curriculum innovation for equity in public health education Health impacts of social unrest and pandemic stressors Recent peer-reviewed articles (2023-2025) examine intersections of: Environmental racism in electronic waste management Green entrepreneurship for pharmaceutical waste reduction Black maternal health disparities Behavioral responses to pandemic disruptions Global health policy comparisons Recognized as a 2023 Fulbright Specialist , she also received: NIH Multidisciplinary International Research Training Fellowship (2001) Health Equity Leadership Institute Fellowship (2015) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Travel Grant (2016-2019) As principal investigator , she has secured multiple research grants totaling over $100,000 from institutions like CSU-AAUP, PCORI, and SCSU's Diversity Committee. She mentors students through community-based research projects and serves as a reviewer for major health journals.

Igor Z. Vojnovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Development
• Urban Redevelopment
• Infrastructure Investment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Igor Z. Vojnovic is a Professor at Michigan State University with appointments in the Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and the School of Planning, Design and Construction. He is affiliated with the Global Urban Studies Program and has held editorial leadership roles at the Journal of Urban Affairs . His research focuses on urban (re)development processes , infrastructure investment , and urban design , examining socio-economic, environmental, and health impacts across North America, Europe, and Asia. PhD, Geography, University of Toronto (1997) MScPl, Urban Planning & Design, University of Toronto (1992) Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science), York University (1990) Dr. Vojnovic’s research spans urban governance , local taxation , municipal restructuring , and sustainability , with publications in Environment and Planning A , Urban Geography , and PLOS ONE . His recent work analyzes place attachment in China , food access in Detroit , and gentrification in Hong Kong . As an advisor, he has mentored PhD and Master’s students like Zeenat Kotval-K. , Timothy LeDoux , and Jieun Lee , many of whom now hold academic or leadership roles. He has taught interdisciplinary courses in Urban Studies , Environmental Studies , and Urban Design at MSU and other institutions, including Education Abroad programs in Rome and Sydney . Dr. Vojnovic has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Urban Affairs (2015-2021) and held editorial board roles at Cities , GeoJournal , and The Urban Book Series . His international collaborations include work in China , Italy , and Canada , with fieldwork in Guangzhou , Rome , and Toronto .

• Infrastructure Engineering
• International Development
• Urban and Regional Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Priti Parikh is Director of the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC) at University College London, overseeing 100 staff, 100 honoraries, 100 PGRs, and 700 MSc students. She holds the Senior Research Chair co-funded by BBOXX and Royal Academy of Engineering for her work on Smart Solar Solutions for resource-challenged communities. Academic Rank: Professor of Infrastructure Engineering and International Development Professional Affiliations: Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers, Board Member of Engineers Against Poverty and Happold Foundation Research Focus: Parikh specializes in infrastructure planning for resource-constrained urban and rural settings in South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Her work bridges Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 (No Poverty), 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action) through interdisciplinary approaches integrating engineering, public health, and policy analysis. Scientific Recognition: Honored as Top 50 Women in Engineering (2022), recipient of UCL Sustainability Research Award and Provost Education Award. She co-leads the Engineering for International Development Research Centre, which examines infrastructure-climate change linkages. Teaching Contributions: Founded the MSc in Engineering for International Development curriculum focusing on systems thinking, societal impacts, and sustainability. Supervises collaborative projects with international scope and developed key modules like Engineering and International Development.

• Data Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
• Demand Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lidia Montero Mercade is a Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) within the Department of Statistics and Operations Research and affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB). She leads the IMP - Information Modeling and Processing research group and is a core member of inLab FIB. Her academic work spans data science, statistical modeling, demand forecasting, and simulation for sustainable urban mobility. Her research focuses on transport analytics , integrating spatiotemporal sequence analysis gender equality in mobility patterns dynamic origin-destination matrices simulation-optimization techniques smart city policy evaluation ICT data fusion for transport . Recent publications emphasize fragmented mobility, urban sustainability, and data-driven equity assessments. Key trends in her 15 most recent articles include gender-specific travel behavior , activity-based sequence modeling , and smart mobility policy evaluation using simulation tools. Awards highlight social inclusion (Premi UPC) and excellence in transport research (Premi Abertis). She contributes to academic governance as a scientific committee member of conferences like Euro Working Group on Transportation and SEFI.

Scott A. Jeffreyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Business Ethics
• Organizational Behavior
• Behavioral Decision Making
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Scott A. Jeffrey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Leadership at Monmouth University, where he has taught since 2009. He previously taught organizational behavior and behavioral decision making at the University of Waterloo in Canada. His research focuses on incentive design in organizations, particularly tangible incentives like high-end merchandise and travel, and their motivational properties. He has led multiple studies in the motivational events industry and explored the psychological mechanisms behind incentive effectiveness. Ph.D. in Management from the University of Chicago MBA and B.S. from Santa Clara University His scholarly work connects behavioral economics, organizational psychology, and marketing principles to analyze how non-monetary rewards impact employee and customer behavior. Key themes include justifiability, social utility, and cultural influences on incentive effectiveness. Scientific Awards: 25 Most Influential People in the Incentive Industry Dr. Jeffrey frequently teaches courses in business ethics, conflict resolution, and sustainability, emphasizing practical applications of incentive theory. His research has been published in journals including the Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management and Venture Capital.

Jing Yangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Equity
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jing Yang is an Associate Professor of Management at Emmanuel College, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She teaches courses in marketing principles, consumer behavior, marketing research, advertising, and strategic management. Prior to Emmanuel, she taught at Roger Williams University and Penn State Harrisburg. Her academic training includes a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an M.S. from the National University of Singapore, and a B.Eng. from Wuhan University. Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst M.S., National University of Singapore B.Eng., Wuhan University Dr. Yang's research centers on marketing strategy, brand equity, corporate social responsibility (CSR), B2B marketing, and the application of IT analytics in marketing. She investigates how CSR initiatives influence brand perception and firm performance, and how social media platforms affect CSR communication effectiveness. Her work also extends to marketing education, particularly student responses to grading patterns. Her recent publications show a strong thematic focus on CSR, brand equity, and B2B marketing, with a methodological emphasis on quantitative analysis and empirical modeling. These works appear in journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics , Journal of Marketing Education , and Marketing Intelligence & Planning , reflecting a blend of ethical, educational, and strategic marketing perspectives. Her scientific awards include the Penn State Harrisburg Faculty Travel Grant, the AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium Fellowship, the INFORMS Marketing Science Doctoral Consortium Fellowship, the Harold Hardy Scholarship, and the Wuhan University Outstanding Graduate Award. Penn State Harrisburg Faculty Travel Grant AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium Fellow INFORMS Marketing Science Doctoral Consortium Fellow Harold Hardy Scholarship, Isenberg School of Management, UMASS UMASS Graduate Student Travel Grant Wuhan University Outstanding Graduate Award Dr. Yang has received research support through competitive travel grants and fellowships, enabling her to present at national and international conferences. While no formal advising or grant leadership roles are mentioned, her active publication record and conference participation indicate sustained scholarly engagement. She has not disclosed involvement in any specific research labs or collaborative teams.

Jan Pennekampمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
• Security and Privacy
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jan Pennekamp is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Communication and Distributed Systems (COMSYS) within the Department of Computer Science at RWTH Aachen University. He is a member of the Security and Privacy research group and is actively involved in the Cluster of Excellence 'Internet of Production,' where he serves as deputy workstream coordinator. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen, with exchange studies at Aalto University and an internship at the University of Luxembourg. His research interests center on security and privacy in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), secure computation, and interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, particularly synthetic data and single-cell genomics. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects, including CALCIPROTECT, RFC, RUST, SUSTAINET-guardian, and SYNCLIVER. His methodological focus includes both technical innovation and rigorous evaluation in real-world scenarios. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward privacy-preserving data sharing in industrial and healthcare contexts, leveraging techniques such as confidential computing, blockchain, and machine learning. His work bridges computer science with industrial engineering and clinical research, emphasizing secure, interoperable, and accountable data ecosystems. Scientific Awards: Klaus Tschira Boost Fund Fellow 2025 Attendee of the 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2025 Young Researcher Award 2022, Cluster of Excellence Internet of Production ICT Young Researcher Award 2021 TDWI Award 2018 (best master thesis) Google Scholarship 2018 Finalist, Artifacts Competition and Impact Award at ACSAC 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award, TheWebConf/WWW 2024 Jan has advised numerous B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses on topics ranging from privacy-preserving benchmarking to intrusion detection and blockchain-based accountability. He has received research stipends and travel grants from RWC and ACSAC and has held leadership roles in academic service, including organizing conferences and serving on program committees for top venues like IEEE S&P, CCS, and EuroS&P. He is also a Certified ScrumMaster and RWTH Research Manager, reflecting his strong project and team leadership skills. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research labs and teams, particularly within the 'Internet of Production' initiative, collaborating with industrial partners and medical researchers to develop secure and privacy-preserving information systems for real-world applications.