Hassan Shirvani is a Professor of Engineering Design and Simulation at the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Anglia Ruskin University. He serves as Director of the Engineering Analysis Simulation and Tribology (EAST) Research Group, focusing on industry collaborations to solve engineering challenges. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) His research spans mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, and biomedical applications, including: Thermal system optimization Machine learning in clinical decision-making Composite metal foil manufacturing Virtual reality medical training systems Flow dynamics in heat exchangers and nozzles AI-assisted diagnostics Hybrid manufacturing processes Hassan's publications reflect expertise in computational modeling, multi-physics simulations, and industrial applications. Notable areas include deep learning for suicide prediction, thermodynamic analysis of sustainable energy systems, and tribology in mechanical components.
Professor Johan Stahre is affiliated with Chalmers University of Technology, where he leads the Division of Production Systems and serves as Assistant Head of Department. His expertise spans industrial digitalization, automation, and the human role in future manufacturing systems. Codirector of Produktion2030 (2013–present) Central figure in EIT Manufacturing development (2016–present) Chalmers representative in European Factories of the Future Research Organisation His research focuses on: Manufacturing resilience and uncertainty navigation Human-Robot Collaboration in restricted environments 5G-enabled smart maintenance systems Sustainability through digital servitization Skill gaps in Industry 4.0/5.0 Computer vision applications in assembly systems Recent publications highlight trends in immersive technologies for manufacturing and resilience frameworks. While no formal awards are listed, his leadership in national and European innovation programs underscores his impact.
Olivia Chevalier is a researcher at Institut Mines-Télécom Business School , affiliated with the Bopa Chair (Augmented Operating Room) and the PEPR O2R (Origins of Organic Robotics) program. She collaborates with institutions like AP-HP, University Paris-Saclay, CEA, INRIA, and CNRS. PhD (2008) , DEA (2003), and Master of Philosophy (2000) from Université Paris-Nanterre Her research focuses on the economic, geopolitical, social, and ethical implications of AI and biotechnologies , with a specialization in philosophy of science and epistemology . She explores how AI integrates into surgical practices, digital twins, and organic robotics. Recent publications highlight trends in AI-driven surgical innovation , ethical AI frameworks , and robotics in healthcare , emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and technological challenges. Summa cum laude in all academic degrees from Université Paris-Nanterre Chevalier contributes to science dissemination through teaching roles at Sciences Po , Ecole des Ponts et Chaussés , and MYPREPA , covering AI, biotechnologies, and socio-political issues. She is involved in the GdR Robotics and Society network, bridging technical and societal perspectives.
Wendy Moody is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based at the Cambridge School of Art within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Her academic career spans institutions including Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Manchester, where she managed a Masters in Enterprise program. Her educational background includes a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University (collaborating with University of Liverpool and University of Bangor) on clothing psychology and self-perception, an MPhil in Sensing the Fabric, an MA in Fashion and Textiles from Manchester Metropolitan University, and a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Textiles from Liverpool John Moores University. Wendy's research integrates digital fashion design with psychological neuroscience , examining how self-concept, emotions, and body perception influence wearer behavior. Her work pioneers sustainable digital fashion through CLO3D software, virtual reality, and gaming collaborations to simulate sensory experiences without physical waste. Current projects explore haptic feedback in virtual environments and zero-waste textile applications. Publication trends reveal consistent interdisciplinary evolution from fMRI neuroscience foundations toward digital fashion innovation, with recent work emphasizing sustainability and cross-industry technology integration. Professional recognition includes: Fellow, Higher Education Academy She has supervised doctoral candidates including Mary-Jane Montgomerie Housem (Hausa Wrapper textile research) and Natasha Haswell (plus-size consumer behavior), while securing consultancy grants from Sloggi for product development and Warrington Fashion Week for industry reporting. Her research extends through international fashion illustration exhibitions and active membership in the UK Fashion and Textile Association. Current initiatives focus on advancing digital fashion pedagogy through 3D design modules and expanding gaming collaborations to revolutionize sustainable fashion prototyping.
Hans Kainz is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna, where he serves as Head of the Neuromechanics Research Group within the Institute of Sport Science, Faculty of Life Sciences. His research focuses on neuro-musculoskeletal and multi-scale simulations to enhance understanding of typical and pathological movements, with the goal of improving clinical decision making and evidence-based motor rehabilitation for people with movement disorders. Dr. Kainz completed his PhD at Griffith University Centre for Musculoskeletal Research in Australia (2013-2017) and served as a Research Associate at KU Leuven in Belgium (2017-2020) before joining the University of Vienna in 2020. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in biomechanics and movement science. His research spans biomechanics, neuromechanics, motion analysis, gait analysis, rehabilitation science, and sport biomechanics. Dr. Kainz employs advanced computational modeling techniques to study movement patterns in both healthy individuals and those with conditions like cerebral palsy, patellofemoral instability, and other movement disorders. His work frequently integrates medical imaging with biomechanical modeling to create personalized simulations. Analysis of Dr. Kainz's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on personalized musculoskeletal modeling, the impact of bone geometry on joint loading, muscle force dynamics during various activities, and the development of computational tools to enhance biomechanical analysis. His research has significant clinical applications, particularly in pediatric orthopedics and rehabilitation. ESB Clinical Biomechanics Award 2020: For work on pelvis and hip movement strategies in relation to femoral growth Dr. Kainz leads a research group that collaborates with clinicians and researchers internationally to translate biomechanical findings into clinical practice. His teaching portfolio includes courses on biomechanics, movement analysis, and sports science. The Neuromechanics Research Group (https://neuromechanics.univie.ac.at/) continues to develop and apply advanced computational techniques to address fundamental biomechanical questions and clinically relevant applications.
Moira Clark serves as Professor of Strategic Marketing at Henley Business School, University of Reading, where she founded and directs The Henley Centre for Customer Management. This research consortium develops joint initiatives between Henley and organizations seeking to advance knowledge of best practices in customer management. Her academic leadership spans over two decades since joining Henley from Cranfield School of Management in 2005. Professor Clark's research focuses on strategic customer management, with specializations in customer experience, customer centricity, customer service excellence, and the relationship between organizational culture and business performance. Her work examines critical linkages between employee behavior, customer retention, and service excellence across diverse industry contexts. She has published extensively in top journals including the Journal of Retailing, Journal of Business Research, and Academy of Marketing Science. Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories toward digital transformation, metaverse applications, and cross-cultural customer engagement. Her 2025 work explores value co-creation frameworks and avatar social presence in virtual environments, while 2024-2023 research addresses tactile sensation in e-commerce, ethical online ethnography, and stakeholder journey mapping. This progression demonstrates increasing focus on technology-mediated customer relationships and methodological innovation. Professor Clark maintains significant industry engagement as a consultant for international companies, advisory board member, and keynote speaker at global conferences. She has extensive pre-academic experience including marketing directorship at an international health food manufacturer and marketing management at Dunhill International's toiletries subsidiary. She leads the Henley Centre for Customer Management, which conducts research on emerging trends in customer management, service excellence, and organizational climate. The Centre's recent projects include investigations into insight-driven customer relationships, emotion in complaint management, and workforce evolution due to technological advances.
Ramin Karim is a Professor and Head of Subject in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology. His research focuses on operation and maintenance technology, with expertise in railway systems, industrial cybersecurity, structural health monitoring, and the application of advanced analytics in asset management. He leads the Operation, Maintenance and Acoustics division, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex engineering challenges. Key research areas include predictive maintenance strategies for railway infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks for Industry 5.0, and the integration of metaverse technologies in industrial contexts. His work often involves data-driven methodologies such as point-cloud processing, game theory for cyber threat modeling, and digital twin concepts. Recent publications highlight his contributions to railway maintenance policy optimization, health monitoring of ground support systems in mining, and cybersecurity challenges in industrial systems. He has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, many appearing in high-impact journals like International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management and Frontiers in Virtual Reality . Ramin Karim’s research also explores emerging technologies like federated learning for digital twins, blockchain applications in railways, and human-centric predictive health management systems. His work aligns with initiatives such as the Reality Lab Digital Railway, aimed at advancing sustainable and digitally enabled transportation solutions.
Peter Mayer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Denmark's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on end-user viable security and privacy solutions, emphasizing usability for diverse audiences, including laypersons, administrators, and developers. He coordinates the Human and Societal Factors research group within the Helmholtz Association's Engineering Secure Systems initiative at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he is a KASTEL Fellow. Research Areas: User-Centred Security Email and Password Security Security Awareness and Training Cybersecurity in SMEs Phishing Detection and Prevention Key Projects: Cybersecurity and Business Continuity in Danish SMEs (Industriensfond-funded) INSPECTION: Website Hacks in Fake Shops Mapping the Cybersecurity Landscape in Danish SMEs His work bridges technical security mechanisms with human-centric design, addressing challenges like phishing mitigation, password manager adoption, and cross-cultural privacy awareness. He collaborates internationally and publishes extensively in top venues like CHI and CCS.
Yu Chen is a researcher affiliated with Binghamton University (College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Department of Computer Science) and University of Southern California , with additional ties to institutions like Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University. Their work spans cybersecurity, blockchain technology, edge computing, and IoT systems , focusing on decentralized architectures for public safety, privacy-preserving surveillance, and defense against deepfake attacks. Primary Affiliation: Binghamton University, NY, USA Previous Affiliation: University of Southern California, CA, USA Yu Chen’s research explores blockchain-enabled security frameworks for IoT networks, UAV systems, and smart cities. Recent projects include the Microverse metaverse model and ELOCESS smart grid management. They specialize in real-time data authentication using Electrical Network Frequency (ENF) signals and edge-based privacy solutions for video surveillance and personal drones. Their 15 most recent publications address digital twin security , decentralized data marketplaces, and lightweight protocols for IoT devices. Key areas include UAV network resilience , smart city surveillance , and metaverse classroom models . Yu Chen collaborates with researchers such as Erik Blasch , Ronghua Xu , and Genshe Chen . No student names or specific awards are listed in the provided data.
George Drettakis is a Senior Researcher at INRIA Sophia-Antipolis and leads the GRAPHDECO research group. He has held professorial roles at institutions including MIT, University of Reims, University of Toronto, and École Normale Supérieure. His research focuses on rendering for computer graphics and sound, with emphasis on image-based rendering, perceptual rendering, and audio-visual cross-modal effects. He has also explored interactive illumination, shadows, relighting, and generative models. Current Students: G. Kopanas (Neural Rendering), N. Violante (Generative Models), A. Petitjean (co-supervised), Y. Poirier-Ginter (co-supervised), P. Panantonakis (starting fall 2023). Postdoctoral Researchers: A. Gauthier at INRIA. His recent work includes 3D Gaussian Splatting , Diffusion-based Relighting , and Neural Radiance Fields . He has received the Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award (2007) and was named an Eurographics Fellow . He manages projects like ERC Advanced Grant FUNGRAPH and has participated in H2020 EMOTIVE , ANR SEMAPOLIS , and CROSSMOD . His group collaborates internationally and has hosted researchers from institutions such as UC Berkeley, Imperial College London, and TU Wien.
Dr. Denis Kalkofen serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision (ICG) at Graz University of Technology, Austria. His academic journey began with a Dipl.-Ing. (2004) from the University of Magdeburg, followed by a Dr. techn. (2009) from Graz University of Technology. University of Magdeburg - Dipl.-Ing. (2004) Graz University of Technology - Dr. techn. (2009) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Virtual Reality Laboratory member Stanford University - Visiting Assistant Professor at Computational Imaging Laboratory (2019) University of South Australia - Visiting Researcher at Wearable Computer Laboratory (2019) Dr. Kalkofen's research centers on developing visualization, interaction, authoring, and display technologies for Virtual and Mixed Reality environments, with particular emphasis on combining computer graphics and computer vision techniques to create comprehensible and accessible VR/MR experiences. His work spans situated visualization (addressing label placement and X-ray visualization), photometric rendering (recovering lighting properties for realistic AR), and content creation automation (leveraging existing data sources for AR content). His publication trends over the past 15+ years demonstrate consistent leadership in AR/MR research, evolving from foundational work on visualization techniques to current cutting-edge research in neural rendering, neuroadaptive systems, and industrial AR applications. Recent work shows increased focus on practical industrial implementations, error management in AR assembly, and multimodal learning applications. Best paper award for 'enRoute: Dynamic path extraction from biological pathway maps' (2012) Best short paper for 'TutAR: Augmented Reality Tutorials for Hands-only Procedures' (2018) Best paper for 'Tools for Teaching Mining Students in Virtual Reality' (2020) Honorable Mention for Best Paper for 'Adaptive User-Perspective Rendering' (2017) Dr. Kalkofen leads Team Kalkofen at ICG, supervising researchers including Peter Mohr, Shohei Mori, David Mandl, and Ana Stanescu. His team has secured significant funding for projects related to AR/VR content creation, visualization techniques, and industrial applications. They maintain strong collaborations with institutions including Stanford University, University of South Australia, and University of Michigan. Team Kalkofen operates within the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision at TU Graz, focusing on three main research thrusts: situated visualization for AR, photometric rendering for realistic MR, and automated content creation for professional AR applications. The team maintains active partnerships with industry and academic institutions worldwide, contributing to the advancement of practical AR/MR technologies.
Elizabeth Weckman is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. She is also a member of the Fire Research Group and a Professional Engineer of Ontario. Her research focuses on fire dynamics, fire safety engineering, and advanced diagnostic techniques for turbulent flows. Education: Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 1987 Master's in Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 1982 Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 1979 Research Interests: Professor Weckman’s work addresses fire initiation/spread, material flammability, fire suppression methods, and hot surface ignition. She leads projects at the UWaterloo Fire Research Facility, leveraging world-class infrastructure to study pool fires, fuel spill fires, and fire safety of infrastructure. Her Fire Research Group explores fire modeling, sensor technologies, and diagnostics for real-world applications. Teaching: She teaches courses like Fire Safety Engineering (ME 567), Fundamental Fire Dynamics (ME 671), and Fire Modelling (ME 673). Recent courses also include numerical methods and fluid flow (ME 770). Labs & Facilities: Affiliated with the UWaterloo Fire Research Facility and the Waterloo Region Emergency Services Training & Research Complex (WRESTRC), enabling large-scale fire experiments and safety studies.
Atanas Gotchev is a Professor of Signal Processing at Tampere University, Finland, where he leads the 3D Media Group and directs the Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies (CIVIT). He also serves as Chair of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme in Imaging and Deputy Director of the TAU Imaging Research Platform. Gotchev holds degrees from Technical University Sofia (M.Sc. in Electronics and Automation Engineering and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics), the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (PhD in Information Technologies), and Tampere University of Technology (D. Tech.). His research focuses on immersive imaging, 3D/light field imaging, computational optics, and image quality assessment. He has coordinated three Marie Sklodowska-Curie networks in light field imaging and serves as Senior Editor for IEEE Transactions on Image Processing and the Journal of Electronic Imaging. Gotchev has organized major conferences like the IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (2026) and chaired workshops on multimedia signal processing. Recent research emphasizes computational cameras, diffractive optics, and end-to-end design for metaoptics. He has a visiting professorship at the University of Utah (2023-2024) supported by Fulbright and Nokia Foundation grants. His work spans datasets like CIVIT and contributions to safety-critical applications in robotics and ITER projects.
Marjan Hagenzieker is a Professor at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Department of Transport & Planning under the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. She holds a PhD from Leiden University and specializes in traffic safety, particularly focusing on road user behavior, distraction, vulnerable road users (e.g., cyclists, elderly), and interactions between road users and automated vehicles. Her research integrates psychological and engineering perspectives to improve road safety. **Education**: PhD in Experimental Psychology (Leiden University), MSc in related fields (not explicitly stated). **Research Interests**: Road safety effects of transport systems, driver/road user behavior, automated vehicles, road infrastructure design, and cyclist/pedestrian safety. She leads the Traffic and Transportation Safety Lab and supervises numerous PhD students, including recent works on automated vehicle HMIs, cyclist interactions, and freeway curve safety. **Teaching**: Courses include Traffic Safety and contributions to the online Delft Road Safety Course. She also teaches modules in the Master of Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics (TIL) program. **Recent Projects**: Co-investigator in SAMEN (mixed traffic automation), AfroSAFE (road safety in Africa), and MEDIATOR (driver-automation mediation). She is an editorial board member of Transportation Research Part F and IATSS Research . **Grants & Labs**: Involved in EU-funded projects and part of TU Delft’s DAIMoND Lab and Automated Driving & Simulation Lab. Ancillary roles include membership in the CBR Supervisory Board (2024–2026).
Niall O'Leary is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator in the School of Microbiology at University College Cork (UCC), with affiliations to the Environmental Research Institute and the SUSFERM biotechnology centre. His research focuses on microbial community ecology for wastewater treatment and circular economy solutions in the agri-food sector, alongside innovations in technology-enhanced education. He holds an MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2014) and has secured significant grants, including SFI funding for wastewater-based epidemiology and EPA support for dairy wastewater valorization. Education: BSc (Hons) Microbiology (1996), PhD Microbiology (2001) from UCC, followed by postdoctoral research. Advanced teaching qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma (2009) and MA in Teaching and Learning (2014). Research Interests: Microbial bioreactor systems, dairy/meat wastewater treatment, bioconversion to biodegradable plastics, and Lemna cultivation. Recent work includes SARS-CoV-2 wastewater epidemiology and precision fermentation via SUSFERM. Teaching innovations include VR simulations for molecular biology and 360° virtual industrial site visits. Notable Grants: SFI Rapid Response (€44,876), UniCov Study (€188,770), NEWTRIENTS (€650,000), and DAFF-funded projects on duckweed protein and dairy wastewater. Awards: DELTA National Award (2021), UCC President’s Teaching Excellence (2015). Active in outreach, including public workshops on plastic pollution and collaborations with secondary schools via VR biology tools.
