Work with thought leaders and academic experts in computer networks communications

Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

ompassionate and process-oriented Architect with over 10 years of experience in various aspects of the construction industry. My expertise encompasses BIM, Digital Architecture, Sustainable Design, Interior Design, and Construction Details Design. I hold a PhD in Architecture, specializing in Architecture Technology and Sustainability from Islamic Azad University, which has provided me with a strong educational foundation. As a creative and Enthusiate architect, I am highly interested in engaging in insightful conversations, particularly regarding new technologies in the building industry.

I am dedicated and passionate about inspiring and engaging my students in an effective learning process to generate new knowledge, do innovations, engage in technology transfer, and enhance human capital through interdisciplinary and collaborative research for the well-being of academia, industry, and society.

As a technologist, designer, and creative problem-solver, I'm passionate about teaching people to embrace new technology and explore. I am the Chair of the Computer Science department at Judson University. Before my appointment, I served as an Associate Professor in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). I teach courses in Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design Patterns, Interactive Media, Usability, User Experience, and Augmented/Virtual Reality. I was the founding director of the Collab Lab, a hands-on, creative space for students and faculty to engage in collaborative work. My research efforts are directed in several areas: AI Supported Individualized Learning, Learner Experience Design, Technology for Online Assessment, Interactive Mobile Learning, and Computerized Sign Language Synthesis. I enjoy collaborating on projects involving cutting-edge technology and new applications.

Dr. Colleen Lindecker is a highly accomplished and dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in the field of education and psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, with a focus on adult learning and development. She also holds a Master of Science degree in College Student Development and Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Throughout her career, Dr. Lindecker has held various leadership positions in both educational and corporate settings. Currently, she serves as the Executive Vice President of Training and Continuous Learning at ROC USA, a national non-profit organization that focuses on resident-owned communities. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing training programs for22,000+ residents and staff to support their success in community ownership. Prior to joining ROC USA, Dr. Lindecker served as the Associate Dean of Faculty and Program Director of Psychology at large online, for-profit universities. In these roles, she oversaw the development and delivery of academic programs and provided support and guidance to faculty members. Dr. Lindecker also has experience in the business world, having served as the CEO and Founding Member of Lakeside Investments, LLC. In this role, she was responsible for driving portfolio growth and managing real estate investment assets. Dr. Lindecker's expertise and passion lie in the areas of adult learning, leadership development, disability advocacy, and community empowerment. She is committed to making a positive impact on individuals and communities through education and training. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Stefano De Angelis is a computer scientist with interest in distributed systems, blockchain, security, and verifiable computing. Currently, he is a visiting researcher at the University of Southampton, working on formal verification methods for smart contracts, and a researcher at the University of Salerno, working on privacy-preserving solutions for blockchain applications. Over his career, Dr. De Angelis worked for NATO HQ as security research scientist and for Algorand, a layer-1 blockchain, as principal scientist and solution architect. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Cyber Security awarded in 2022 from the University of Southampton, with a thesis about methodologies and benchmarking procedures for assessing blockchain-based systems in realistic adversarial environments, and an MSc in Engineering of Computer Science awarded in 2018 from the University “Sapienza” of Rome. He is the author of several research papers in the field of blockchain and security published in peer-reviewed journals, international conferences and workshops.

Senior academic and policy advisor. Public and private sector consultant with remit ranging from health ministries and public organizations to insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Cross-institutional leader in research and admin roles focusing on excellence, efficiency, innovation, and community. Strategic and proactive thinker with clear vision and plan, approaching challenges with creativity and adaptability. Highly motivational manager with strong communication skills and impeccable project management track-record.   Expert scholar and educator in health economics, discrete choice experiments, research study design and observational epidemiology. Long experience setting-up and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams into delivering high quality research.

Edoardo Airoldi is a Professor in the Department of Machine Learning at Temple University. He is also the Director of the Center for Machine Learning and Health. He is a world-renowned expert in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on applications to health. Airoldi is a member of the prestigious Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the International Machine Learning Society (IMLS). He has published over 200 papers in leading journals and conferences, and his work has been covered by various media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Wired.

Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

Tim Leung is a professor of operations research and financial engineering at the University of Washington. He holds a PhD from Princeton University and a B.S. from Cornell University. He has held previous positions as an assistant professor at Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Anindya Ghose is the Heinz Riehl Chair Professor of Business at New York University Stern School of Business. His research interests are in the areas of IT-enabled platforms, services and products, including mobile apps, social media, digital marketplaces, and big data analytics. He has also done work on understanding consumer behavior in digital environments. He has published over 130 papers in academic journals and has been honored with several best paper awards. He has also served on the editorial boards of several journals, including Management Science, Information Systems Research, and MIS Quarterly. He is a Fellow of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Naveen Adusumilli is an accomplished agricultural economist with a strong background in conservation policy-related research and extension work. He completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 2012, focusing on the economics of water resource management in agriculture. During his doctoral studies, he conducted extensive research on the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and the role of water markets in mitigating these impacts. After completing his PhD, Naveen joined Louisiana State University as an Extension Economist. In this role, he worked closely with farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to provide economic analysis and recommendations for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. He also conducted outreach programs to educate farmers about the latest research findings and best practices in the field of agricultural economics. Naveen's research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at more than 100 farmer group meetings and national and international conferences. He has also received several awards and grants for his research contributions, including the Emerging Scholars Award in 2017 from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association and, in 2021, the Chair Leadership Award for his contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Society. from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. In addition to his work in academia, Naveen has also collaborated with various government agencies and international organizations on projects related to agricultural development and resource management. His expertise in agricultural economics has been sought after by organizations such as the Foundation for Agricultural Research, the National Institute for Water Resources, Foreign Agricultural Services, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Bank. Naveen is a dedicated and passionate economist who is committed to finding solutions for the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his research and extension work, he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of agricultural economics and drive positive change in the world of farming.

**Results-driven AI leader with 20+ years of success spearheading model development and optimization initiatives in the energy industry and academia. Proven track record in leveraging computational data science, scientific machine learning, and AI to drive breakthrough physics-data solutions and deliver tangible business value. Adept at translating complex scientific concepts into robust AI models. Skilled in numerical simulation, scientific machine learning, and bilingual communication to optimize project outcomes.**

**Education** Ruben Del-Rio-Ruiz is an electrical engineer specializing in biomedical engineering. He completed his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the Universidad de Deusto in 2013 and pursued his M.S. in Telecommunications Engineering with a focus on Flexible RF Electronics at the same university, graduating in 2015. Recently, Ruben obtained his Ph.D. in Engineering for the Information Society and Sustainable Development from the University of Deusto in 2021, concentrating on wearable Antennas design and Propagation properties. **Experience** Throughout his academic journey, Ruben has garnered extensive experience in the field of telecommunications, with a specific emphasis on textile planar antenna design and in-body comunications. He has worked as a Research Assistant and a PhD Student at the University of Deusto. Additionally, he served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Tufts University, where he combined his prior research acumen with the development of biomedical devices for rapid diagnosis and treatment of diseases. More specifically, he has protrotyped a variaty of ingestible devices as a tool to better understand the gut microbiome. **Purpose** Ruben's research is centered on creating innovative and sustainable solutions for biomedical devices. He has disseminated his findings through publications in various peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. Committed to advancing non-intrusive biomedical devices, their safety, and sustainable development, Ruben is dedicated to utilizing his knowledge and skills for this purpose.