Caroline Gans Combe

Project /Business Unit Director - Associate Professor/Senior Researcher - Expert Consultant .

Omnes Education - INSEEC 43 Quai de Grenelle 75015 Paris - France or c/o Reihoo, 40 Rue Madeleine Michelis, 92200 Neuilly/Seine – France
+33664270362

Occupational Fields

30 years’ experience in international project management, sustainable Innovation, Research management, governance, data management, analytics and privacy, finance and conduct of change along with ethical issues as well as patient protection, leading complex life sciences and information technology-related projects including research and development agreements and compliance issues. Proven expertise in Research, higher education, vocational and adult training (Director of structured Research and Senior researcher at OmnesEducation, research fellow at the CNAM – LIRSA laboratory, adjunct professor and associate researcher at the Versailles Saint-Quentin University, adjunct professor at the Angers University, vocational trainer for more than 10 years, trainer in ethics for the European Commission). 4 years’ experience running the technology department of a law firm – Proven 20 years expertise in data science modelling, in artifical intelligence ethics, in project scientific, financial evaluation, ethical audit and impact evaluations (constantly reinstated expert for the European Union on ethics, health, security, data protection and privacy issues since FP 6, chaired European workgroup on these issues) - Proven expertise in structured finance and innovation financing including covenant negotiation, drafting and implementation - Proven ability to secure research funding, arrange public-private partnerships, and restructure an international medical research division (managed up to 27 employees) - Solid knowledge of EU scientific and regulatory affairs; substantiated experience in SMEs financing; - Fluent French, English, and good command of German.

Work Experience

2015Current

Associate Professor & Senior researcher - Director of structured Research - Director of Omnes Education research ethics board (since 2024) - General secretary of the BOECE endowment fund (Omnes Education endowment fund since 2024)

INSEEC Business School - OMNES

Directed and led structured research projects in the fields of AI, economics, AI for Good, ethics, and sustainable development, constructing advanced models and arbitration tools.
Collected and structured complex data, developing sophisticated algorithms and training ensemble models to apply AI techniques across diverse domains, including social network analysis, technology usage patterns, and resilient economic systems.
Deployed innovative solutions to address sustainability challenges and drive technological advancement, contributing to the development of sustainable and sober business models.
Implemented research co-financing and financing mix schemes, increasing the visibility of research activities among European organizations and actors.
Coordinated the DEFORM project, a H2020 research project on the financial valuation of the impact of research misconduct.
Work Package leader within the PRO-RES EU H2020 project, focusing on artificial intelligence, valuation of intangible assets (particularly data), and the implementation of accounting valuations of good practices and risk avoidance policies.
Published research outputs and presented at conferences, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and advancements in the field (see below).

2009Current

Expert Consultant (Either Independently or as Programme Manager/Director Within Reihoo)

Reihoo

Provide expert advice and training for international innovation and project funding, specializing in life sciences, biotechnologies, information technology, data science, data protection and privacy, ethics, and governance, and artificial intelligence.
Conduct financial, scientific, and ethical assessments for various organizations, including the European Commission, ANR, AAL, and IMI.
Implemented data protection and privacy ethical guidelines for applicants of DG Research.
Designed the AAL expert program, contributing to advancements in ambient assisted living technologies.
Successfully managed and deployed 78 high-level projects, ensuring their successful completion and client satisfaction.
Serve as an independent expert for various organizations, including REA, ERCEA, IMI, AAL, EASME, Eurostars, ERASMUS+, and more.
Act as a program manager/director for Reihoo, working with clients such as Bolloré Group, Havas Media Group, Université Josèphe Fourier, and many others.
Serve as an appointed independent ethics expert for the EU-funded security project Snowball.
Lead researcher for France and Belgium in the Global Integrity "Web Index" project.
Provide expertise and advisory services to various projects and organizations, including OMEGA, ITEE H2020 Teaming project, Diamonds diabetes diagnosis proposal, hPSCreg project, European Bank of iPSC (EBiSC), LIMA project, SISAQOL IMI project, and more.
Chair the OMNES Education Group Ethics Board and serve as an advisory board member for REPO4EU, BEYOND, and REESILIENCE projects.
Member of the IEEE Planet Positive 2030 Initiative ECONOMICS/REGULATION committee https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/wp-content/uploads/sites/541/2024/12/IEEE-SA_PP2030_SSbD_Chp3_2024-v1.pdf
Mentor within the GPAI expert group under the aegis if the OECD : https://ceimia.org/en/projet/scaling-responsible-artificial-intelligence-solutions/

11/201803/2022

Research Fellow

Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers – LIRSA

Working on new value paradigms, companies' valuation systems & reporting on non-accounted for values.

Under the aegis of Prof. Sylvie Faucheux.

20082009

Expert Consultant – Interim General And Program Manager - Research Financing & Conduct Of Change 5 Months Assignment

The Paris- Dauphine Foundation - Dauphine University, Paris (75), France – 3.6 M € Budget

Led the successful implementation of change management initiatives in an administrative environment, establishing proper governance and risk management policies to ensure smooth operations.
Designed and executed a comprehensive innovation financing strategy, including the deployment of dedicated funds and the development of fundraising policies, resulting in increased financial resources for research projects.
Managed the day-to-day operations of the organization, including budget establishment, staffing, and procurement management, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to financial guidelines.
Maintained clear and effective communication with stakeholders, explaining complex concepts and policies in a manner easily understood by individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ensured consistency and clarity in all official documentation and materials, avoiding jargon and industry-specific terms.
Vigilantly proofread all reports and communications, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in presentation.
Successfully managed a 3.6 million euro budget, demonstrating strong financial acumen and accountability.
Contributed to the overall mission of the University Foundation, supporting research and innovation in the academic sector.

20072008

Expert Consultant – Interim Program Manager - Innovation Financing And Six Sigma Conduct Of Change

University Hospital – Nancy (54) – 509 623 Hospitalisation Days – 560 M € Budget - 8496 Fte

Played a key role in setting up a successful public-private partnership for a medical research center, facilitating collaboration and innovation in the healthcare sector.
Implemented process changes in paramedical services, resulting in a significant improvement in defect per million opportunities (DPMO) from 107,425 to 5,364, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care.
Prepared a comprehensive report on the legal and financial aspects of the project, drafting necessary legal agreements and providing legal support to various hospital services.
Designed a decision support application to ensure compliance with national and EU regulations, streamlining decision-making processes and minimizing legal risks.
Developed covenants and obtained commitment letters from financial backers, securing necessary funding for the project's success.
Operated within the public sector, specifically in a large administration hospital, managing complex projects and navigating bureaucratic processes.
Maintained clear and concise documentation, ensuring accuracy and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders.
Demonstrated a strong understanding of the healthcare industry and its regulatory framework, applying this knowledge to drive successful outcomes.

20072008

Head Of Legal Affairs And Structured Projects - Program Manager

Posifit - Nancy (54) , France - €5,8 M Revenue, 75 Employees

Successfully managed legal affairs and structured projects as the Head of Legal Affairs and Structured Projects - Program Manager at Posifit, a biotech and medical research company in Nancy, France.
Oversaw regulatory compliance with FDA and EMEA guidelines, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Managed intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, and domain names, safeguarding the company's innovations and assets.
Negotiated and drafted employment contracts, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the rights of employees and the company.
Established and managed R&D partnerships with corporations, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the field of biotech and medical research.
Secured €1.5 million in research funding by successfully applying to French agencies and European funding schemes, such as OSEO and ESF.
Demonstrated strong financial acumen by effectively managing a €5.8 million revenue and overseeing a team of 75 employees.
Operated within the private sector, specifically in the field of in vivo and in vitro diagnostics, contributing to advancements in medical research and diagnostics.

2006-012007-01

Head of EU and International Affairs - Program Manager

Inserm Transfert, Paris, France - €6M Budget, 75 Employees

Successfully negotiated and implemented international R&D partnerships with organizations in Switzerland, Serbia, Japan, and the US, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Represented INSERM at international conferences, establishing valuable connections with key decision-makers and stakeholders in the field.
Restructured the division into 8 skill centers aligned with INSERM's strategic objectives, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiency.
Appointed and managed 8 skill center managers and 15 project managers, ensuring effective leadership and coordination of projects.
Introduced a goals-based reporting system, improving transparency and accountability within the division.
Oversaw 23 projects totaling €450m, including €230m for the institute, ensuring compliance with institutional and investor criteria.
Drafted and negotiated more than 20 European projects' consortium agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and international research project agreements, safeguarding the organization's interests and fostering successful collaborations.
Implemented tools and procedures to boost productivity, including the creation of a document library, updating the intranet, and establishing a new document classification method and email management procedures.
Coordinated a €650k upgrade to the IT system, enhancing efficiency and supporting the organization's technological needs.
Represented the organization at international conferences and formed contacts with key decision-makers, facilitating joint R&D programs and partnerships.
Operated within the biotech research, life sciences research, and technology transfer sector, contributing to advancements in healthcare and scientific innovation.

2002-012006-01

Department Manager, e-Services and Software

Alain Bensoussan Avocats – Paris, France - 100 Employees Including 75 Lawyers In France, Japan, The US, And Canada

Managed a department of 4 to 11 individuals, providing legal advice on technology-related risks and ensuring the successful completion of projects.
Developed and implemented an electronic risk management service for key accounts, generating €1.7 million in annual revenue against a €2.8 million budget.
Successfully installed the application at 37 customer sites, including DCNS (formerly DCN), a prominent French public naval construction group, and TDF.
Conducted training sessions for 650 users, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize the electronic risk management service.
Delivered training sessions on the regulatory compliance of electronic transaction applications, experiencing a 17% annual growth in the number of requests.
Worked in a law firm specializing in information technology and legal risk management, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Maintained consistent formatting and tense usage throughout the work-history section, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
Proofread all official documentation and materials, guaranteeing accuracy and error-free presentation.

2002-052004-11

Expert Consultant – Was nominated a qualified expert by the French Information and Communication Technology Coordination Council (CCSTIC)

French Research Ministry, Paris

Nominated as a qualified expert by the French Information and Communication Technology Coordination Council (CCSTIC), contributing to the implementation and management of a working group dedicated to innovation financing.
Presented a comprehensive report, serving as a white book, to the French Senate, outlining recommendations for research and innovation funding.
Collaborated with stakeholders from the public administration sector, fostering partnerships and driving initiatives that promoted innovation and technological advancement.
Developed and implemented strategies to streamline innovation financing processes, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintained clear and concise communication with team members and stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of goals and objectives.
Avoided technical jargon, explaining complex concepts in a manner easily comprehensible to non-technical audiences.
Proofread all official documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and error-free presentation.
Consistently met deadlines and milestones, demonstrating strong project management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

1997-012001-12

Vice President, Then COO

Protecrea, Paris, France - 7 Employees - 0,7 M € Budget

Successfully ran and managed Protecrea, overseeing a portfolio of 653 customers and coordinating projects to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services.
Led projects focused on legal requirements for electronic transactions, contributing to the development of electronic signature standards for the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the French Standards Agency (AFNOR).
Managed a team of 5 employees and up to 20 outside experts, effectively coordinating their efforts to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality results.
Implemented secure electronic transaction services, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Maintained clear and concise communication with stakeholders, explaining complex concepts in a manner easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
Avoided industry-specific jargon, ensuring clarity and comprehensibility of project updates and reports.
Proofread all official documentation and materials, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all communications.
Operated within a budget of 0.7 M €, effectively managing resources to maximize efficiency and achieve project goals.

1993-041996-12

IT and Compliance Project Manager

Cinedition, Paris, France

Successfully managed and executed IT projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Ensured compliance with IT laws and standards, mitigating risks and maintaining a secure and reliable IT infrastructure.
Developed and implemented project structures and plans, effectively coordinating resources and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication to deliver successful IT projects.
Maintained clear and concise documentation, facilitating compliance audits and knowledge transfer within the organization.
Stayed updated with the latest IT laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring the company's IT practices remained current and aligned with best practices.
Collaborated with clients and internal teams to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
Contributed to the growth and success of the company's web marketplace, leveraging IT services to enhance user experience and drive business growth.

1991-031993-03

Budget Auditor, Film Programming

TF1, French Television Network, Paris, France

Conducted budget auditing for film programming at TF1, a leading French television network.
Ensured financial compliance and accuracy through meticulous auditing and analysis of budget allocations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and implement cost-saving measures.
Played a key role in optimizing budget allocation, resulting in increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Maintained clear and concise documentation of budget auditing processes and findings.
Contributed to the overall financial stability and success of TF1's film programming department.
Developed a deep understanding of the media industry and its financial dynamics.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Education

2020

Disability awareness and support certificate

University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

CSR, inclusion and disability support in in the development of educational content and research projects in accordance and compliance with Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (Text with EEA relevance).

Level in national or international classification

ISCED 2011 Level 6 - Business certification - vocational training
View : https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/BHZM94K4UEEY

2019

Data Science University Certificate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

Data Science, Big Data Analytics: Modelisation, advanced statistics, machine learning…

Level in national or international classification

ISCED 2011 Level 6 - Business certification - vocational training
View : https://mitxpro.mit.edu/certificates/13b314892d1f454ba18b9469f33989f5

2008

Six Sigma Black Belt - Lean/DFSS Certified

Aveta - International Society of Six Sigma Professionals

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

Six Sigma conduct of change.
Six Sigma is a data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects in any process: from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service.
Aveta - International Society of Six Sigma professionals.

Level in National or International Classification

ISCED 2011 Level 6 - Business certification - vocational training

2005

EU Affairs Certification

C4iFR Business Certification - Vocational Training

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

EU, regulatory, and governmental affairs
Advocacy

Level in National or International Classification

ISCED 2011 Level 6 - Business certification - vocational training

1996-091997-06

Master of Law

University of Paris I, Panthéon, Sorbonne

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

Information and Communication Technology Law

Level in National or International Classification

ISCED 2011 Level 7

09/1990 06/1993

Post-Graduate - Research Doctoral Degree/Phd in Linguistics and Philology

Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris - Université de Paris, Panthéon, Sorbonne

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

Research in language modelling.
Dissertation completed on the analysis of political speech as a predictive tool (in C++)

Level in National or International Classification

ISCED 2011 Level 8

1987-091990-06

Master in Political Sciences

Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Sciences Po, Paris

Principal Subjects/Occupational Skills Covered

European and International Affairs
Political Sciences
Economics & International Trade

Level in National or International Classification

ISCED 2011 Level 7

Personal skills, Languages, Publications

Mother tongue(s)- French

Other Language(s)

Self-assessment

Understanding

Speaking

Writing

European level (*)

Listening

Reading

Spoken Interaction

Spoken Production

English

C2 Proficient user

German

C1 Proficient user

B2 Independent user

Italian

C1 Proficient user

B2 Independent user

A2 Basic user

B1 Independent user

(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level

Social Skills and Competences

Member of the « Club de l’interallié », «International society of six sigma professionals», of Paris PWN « IT » bureau, of the “European Evaluation Society” and ACFE (Association of certified fraud examiners).
Member of IEEE - https://www.ieee.org/
Partner in « Reihoo », company dedicated to providing value-added consulting, training and conduct of change services.
Regular practice of different sports: Boxing, Cycling, Swimming and deep sea diving.

Publications (oldest to most recent)

Combe, C (2001) La signature électronique : vers un affaiblissement des engagements signés ? http://www.sam-mag.com/archives/signature-elec.htm

Combe, C (2002) La sécurité des paiements, une notion polymorphe en univers globale - Revue d'économie financière-Volume 69-Issue 69-pp.185-200-http://www.aef.asso.f/article.jsp?prm=17332
http://econpapers.repec.org/article/prsrecofi/ecofi_5f0987-3368_5f2002_5fnum_5f69_5f5_5f4805.htm

Combe, C (2002) Les risques juridiques liés aux incidents industriels : l'impératif d'une solution économique?
Les Echos n° 18617 • page 59 - http://www.lesechos.fr/19/03/2002/LesEchos/18617-144-ECH_les-risques-juridiques-lies-aux-incidents-industriels---l-imperatif-d-une-solution-economique--.htm?texte=combe

Combe, C (2002) Les multiples visages de la preuve établis : qu'advient-il lorsque l'électronique s'immisce dans cet univers policé ? La Gazette du Palais, n° 296, p. 11-14

Combe, C (2002) L’introduction de l’électronique dans le paysage juridique international
modifie-t-il réellement le périmètre de la notion de preuve ?La gazette du Palais n° 193 à 194, p 16

Combe, C (2003) Sur les réseaux aussi, on ne peut se faire justice soi-même 2003-03-15 L’informatique professionnelle n°212

Combe, C (2003) La fin de l'anodin : Entomoptères et autres bots 2003-07-04 Automates Intelligents http://www.automatesintelligents.com/echanges/2003/juil/entomop.html

Combe, C (2004) Rapport Final remis au CCSTIC sur le financement
de la recherche et de l’innovation CCSTIC - http://wwww.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/rapport/ccsti.htm

Combe, C (2005) Communication of the CCSTIC activities – White paper on innovation and research funding Tremplin Recherche
http://www.senat.fr/colloques/tremplin_recherche/tremplin_recherche1.html#toc49

Combe, C (2005) Recherche et Innovation en France:
malgré Lisbonne, un moteur arrêté…Quelles initiatives pour le faire redémarrer ? Automates Intelligents http://www.automatesintelligents.com/echanges/2005/mai/loibioethique.html

Combe, C (2005) Loi sur la bioéthique et société laïque Automates Intelligentshttp://www.automatesintelligents.com/echanges/2005/mai/loibioethique.html

Combe, C, Lepage, C (2008) La croissance par l'innovation financière en faveur des PME
Les Echos n° 20080 du 03 Janvier 2008 • page 11 http://www.lesechos.fr/info/analyses/4667298.htm

Houghton J A, Becker R, Bottomley A, Carlberg A, Charitidis C A, Demoisy A, de Roiste A, Ebinger G, Forsse E, Gans-Combe C, Rath J, Tilney M (2008) ethics review lessons learned http://ec.europa.eu/research/evaluations/pdf/archive/fp6-evidence- base/evaluation_studies_and_reports/evaluation_studies_and_reports_2008/ethics_review_lessons_learned_2008.pdf

Gans,Combe, C (2009) “Impact of the financial crisis on health research financing:
towards a new model?” Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, Vol. 9, No. 4, Pages- http://www.expert-reviews.com/doi/full/10.1586/erp.09.31

Gans-Combe, C . Bottomley, A. Carvalho-Oliveira, D.Charitidis, C A. Del Hoyo-Barbolla, E. Demoisy, A. et al. (2009) The Data protection and privacy ethical guidelines. European Commission – Unit L –Ethics – ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/docs/privacy.doc

Gans-Combe C, Kuszla C. (2010) Building a Sustainable Financial System:
Assets and Value Creation, the Unbearable Split? Conference proceedings Care Innovation
http://www.re-use.net/CARE/CI2010/logos/PDFs/Preliminary%20Program%20CARE%20INNOVATION%202010-Homepage.pdf

Gans-Combe C. (2010) How to valuate long term human resources in the Biotech company. 2nd Edition of the “International Conference Employability & Entrepreneurship”http://www.porto.ucp.pt/cfpee2010/ - Conference proceedings within the FS-Biotech - Future Skills for Biotechnology project (fsbiotech.eu)

Gans-Combe, C (2011) Financing models for neglected pathologies research- Amsterdam -Royal Tropical Institute - Netherlands - summer school abstracts

Gans, C (2012) Réduire la dette publique par la création de valeur : pourquoi pas ?
Economie Matin http://www.economiematin.fr/les-experts/item/60-reduction-dette-publique-creation-valeur

Gans, C (2012) Non aux droits de douane, oui à une taxation des énergies et des transports
Economie Matin http://www.economiematin.fr/les-experts/item/361-mesures-non-tarifaires-et-eco-fiscalite-du-commerce-mondial-pour-plus-de-croissance

Burgess J. P, Dando M, Ehni H-J, Garcia Figueroa A, Gans-Combe C, Houghton J, Iphofen R, Kritikos M, Lever A, Petoussi V, Rath J, Schmucker von Koch J, van Steendam G (2013) - Responsible Research andInnovation: A Toolkit to Identify and Address Concerns of Dual
Use in Research – European Commission Working Group publication.

Burgess J. Peter, Dando Malcolm, Ehni Hans-Joerg, Garcia Figueroa Alfonso, Gans-Combe Caroline, Houghton James, Iphofen Ron, Kritikos Mihalis, Lever Annabelle,
Petoussi Vasiliki, Rath Johannes, Schmucker von Koch Joseph, van Steendam Guido (2013) - Responsible Research and Innovation: A Toolkit to Identify and Address Concerns of Malevolent Use in Research – European Commission Working Group publication.

Gans -Combe Caroline , Houghton James, Kurtz Andreas, Carvhalo Ana Sofia, Hermeren Göran (2013) - Health Ethics Screening Impact Analysis – FP6/FP7 : A Working Group Report Supported by the European Commission DG Research & Innovation - Directorate F - F1 - Horizontal aspects - European Commission Working Group publication

Co-author of the Madie method handbook (2014) –Edited by Christian Coutenceau–Chapter : Valeur d’actifs et intelligence économique pp 194 - 209-Edition Eyrolles – 16/01/2014 - EAN13 : 9782212557732 - http://www.eyrolles.com/Entreprise/Livre/l-intelligence-economique-au-service-de-l-innovation-9782212557732

Gans-Combe, C, Charitidis C, Houghton J, Kritikos M, Morton D, Petousi Vi, Rath J,
Schmucker von Koch J, Schulte in den Bäumen T, Stigelin N (2014) - Ethics in data protection and privacy, a toolkit – A working group report supported by Commission DG Research & Innovation -
B6 Ethics Sector,

Gans-Combe, C (2014) - "Ethics assessment in H2020: a focus on data protection and privacy" - Conference Proceeedings : Was geschieht mit unseren Daten?
Datenarchivierung und Forschungsethik in (inter)nationaler Perspektive“ - "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie" Conference" - Goethe Universität Frankfurt

Gans –Combe, C (2014) “Reconcile societal values and economic value in the age of
virtuality: identifying and evaluating emerging assets.”Conference Proceeedings : Care Innovation 2014 Vienna,

Gans –Combe, C (2014) - “Ethical impact of the new data protection regulation”. - NEC Forum (National Ethics Councils Forum) Under the aegis of the Italian Presidency of the European Union – Rome – 1 “Ethical impact of the new data protection regulation”.

Kuszla, C., & Gans-combe, C. (2014). Does cost reduction in Health Care ultimately value?. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research.

Kuszla, C., & Gans-Combe, C. (2014). Reconcile Societal Values and Economic Value in the Age of Virtuality: Identifying and Evaluating Emerging Assets. In Care Innovation 2014.

Gans Combe, C (2015) - Data privacy risk assessments -
Data protection authorizations and institutions - role, diversity, development -
Workshop proceedings - ERC - Workshop on Ethics in Social Sciences – Brussels - 26/27 November 2015

Gans Combe, C (2015) DMP and Data design strategy for research.
ERC - Workshop proceedings - Workshop on Ethics in Social Sciences - Brussels - 26/27 November 2015

Gans Combe, C Kuszla, C (2018) Influence behaviours and enhance best practices
to promote sustainability by demonstrating the impact and cost of nonsustainability:
towards a model to evaluate the full cost of non - durable business practices, the research misconduct case.” Conference proceedings Care Innovation Conference Vienna - http://ssrn.com/abstract=3313772

O’Connor, M, Faucheux, S, Gans Combe, C, Petousi, V, (2019) Responsibility Within Without: The Challenges of Misconduct and Quality Insurance in Scientific research - Revue française d'administration publique - 166/2 - p333 - doi : 10.3917/rfap.166.0333

Gans Combe, C., Kuszla, C., Faucheux, S. (2019) Observing and evaluating full costs of ‘research misconduct’ in Responsible Organisations in a Global Context. Palgrave MacMillan, 2019 - ISBN : 978-3-030-11457-2 - https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9783030114572

Gans Combe, C., Faucheux, S., & Kuszla, C. (2019). The Societal Costs of Research Misconduct: Some Method Considerations from the DEFORM Project. International Journal of Sustainable Development, Special Issue on Integrity and Quality in Science, 22.

Gans Combe, C., Faucheux, S., Kuszla, C., Petousi, V., & Tina, G. (2019). DEFORM Main Findings-A Policy Report. Available at SSRN 3389414.

Gans-Combe, C - Ethics and data protection in European Research : a focus of
health data exchanges issues To be published - Cambrige quaterly on healthcare ethics – Bioethics and Information Technology section

Gans-Combe, C (2020) Data Protection: Transfer and urbanisme in Handbook of Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity, edited by Ron Iphofen. Springer Due 28th July 2020 ISBN 978-3-030-16760-8 https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030167585#aboutBook

Gans Combe, C (2020) Data Protection: Economics in Handbook of Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity, edited by Ron Iphofen. Springer July 2020 ISBN 978-3-030-16760-8 https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030167585#aboutBook

Gans Combe, C. (2020). Research Ethics in Data: New Technologies, New Challenges. Handbook of Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity, 305-321.

Albeyatti A., Armitage W.J., Augello L., Auffray C., Balling R., Benhabiles N., Bertolini G., Bjaalie J.G., Black M., Blomberg N., Bogaert P., Bubak M., Claerhout B., Clarke L., De Meulder B., D'Errico G., Di Meglio A., Forgo N., Gans-Combe C., Gray A.E., Gut I., Gyllenberg A., Hemmrich-Stanisak G., Hjorth L., Ioannidis Y., Jarmalaite S., Kel A., Kherif F.., Korbel J.O. , Larue C., Laszlo M., Maas A., Magalhaes L., Manneh-Vangramberen I., Aarestrup F.M., Morley-Fletcher E. , Ohmann C., Oksvold P., Oxtoby N.P., Perseil I., Pezoulas V., Riess O., Riper H. , Roca J., Rosenstiel P., Sabatier P., Sanz F., Tayeb M., Thomassen G., Van Bussel J., Van den Bulcke M., Van Oyen H. (2020) Towards a European health research and innovation cloud (HRIC). Genome medicine, 12(1), 1-14. - https://genomemedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13073-020-0713-z

Gans-Combe, C. (2022). Trust in institutions or the scientist? The drivers and mechanisms of trust in research and innovation as a means to improve related political outcomes. Ethical Evidence and Policymaking, 56. https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/57173/1/9781447363972.pdf#page=69

Gans-Combe, C. (2022). Automated Justice: Issues, Benefits and Risks in the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Its Algorithms in Access to Justice and Law Enforcement. In Ethics, Integrity and Policymaking (pp. 175-194). Springer https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15746-2_14

Gans-Combe,C. (2022) Xénobots, biobots : doit-on avoir peur des « robots vivants » ? The Conversation - 27 January 2022 https://theconversation.com/xenobots-biobots-doit-on-avoir-peur-des-robots-vivants-175601

Gans-Combe, C (2022) Mammouths et CRISPR-Cas9 : quelle éthique pour la résurrection d’espèces disparues ? The Conversation - 28 april 2022 - https://theconversation.com/mammouths-et-crispr-cas9-quelle-ethique-pour-la-resurrection-despeces-disparues-181745 Gold Prize of Research valorisation 2023 - Omnes Group

Gans-Combe, C (2022) Tractations politiques et alliances électorales sont-elles éthiques ? The Conversation - 16 May 2022. https://theconversation.com/tractations-politiques-et-alliances-electorales-sont-elles-ethiques-183180

Gans -Combe, C. , Kim, J. Y. J., & Mouhali, W. (2023, May). Can social media be sustainable: economic and industrial modelling instruments to mitigate the unneeded use of resources in social media and Artificial Intelligence. In European Conference on Social Media (Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 85-95). https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ecsm/article/view/1215

Gans-Combe, C., Jun, J. Y., Mouhali, W., Rakotondratsimba, Y., & Baccar, A. (2023). Making green growth a reality: Reconciling sobriety with stakeholders’ satisfaction. Plos one, 18(8), e0284487. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0284487

Gans-Combe, C. « Forçats du numérique » : Comment une décision de justice au Kenya fragilise la sous-traitance des multinationales du web - The Conversation - 27 June 2023 - https://theconversation.com/forcats-du-numerique-comment-une-decision-de-justice-au-kenya-fragilise-la-sous-traitance-des-multinationales-du-web-206896 - Silver Prize of Research valorisation 2023 - Omnes Group

Conti-Cook, C., Balagué, C., Dorsey, C., Erdelyi, O., Gans-Combe,C.,Gudkov, A., Heschmat, N., Kallina, K., Koch, G., Manolova, M., Manski, S., McNeil, A.,Narayanan, A.,Nikoro, J., Ratna, S., Rao, A., Roos, M., Song, M., Yablon, B. (2024) Planet Positive 2030 Strong Sustainability by Design – Economics / Regulation - IEEE

To be published (under peer review evaluation)

Gans-Combe, C., Camarena, S. (2025) Farmer Data Sovereignty and Valuation Approaches: Unlocking the Potential for Innovation and Equity in Sustainable Agriculture. Under review : Nature.

Gans-Combe, C. (2025) Beyond Technical Adequacy: A Holistic Framework for Evaluating AI Systems Through the SRAI Mentorship Approach. Under review : Evaluation.

Gans-Combe, C., Kuszla, C., Kooli- Chabane, H. (2025) Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Optimal Selection of Shared Household Appliances: A Product-Service System Approach to Sustainability. Journal of Cleaner Production

Gans-Combe, C. (2025). Novel Pathways in Sustainable Marketing: The Potential of AI in Optimizing Shared Household Appliances. Marketing journal.

Teaching – Academic duties

Associate professor @ Inseec Business School, Artifical Intelligence, Data, Econometrics, Ethics
Continuing education courses for academics and high management on Artificial Intelligence (Omnes Education).
Continuing education courses on data science, cybercrime, life sciences law, data usage, related risks....IFG Executive Education & Workshops : Ecole Centrale Paris - ICM, Euroforum, Marcus Evans, Edition Formation Entreprise, LRA
University courses to engineers (Mines de Nancy) in technical & legal risks; Teaches ethics, compliance and governance in the Paris Dauphine “Control and Audit “ Executive MBA, (http://www.mba-controle.fr/) 2000 - 2004
Adjunct Professor – Sustainable Finance and Value - University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines 2007 - 2012 (http://www.uvsq.fr)
University courses in International project finance, management and evaluation – MAE & M1 Université d’Angers - http://www.univ-angers.fr/fr/formation/offre-de-formation/MLMD/0002/mamo-856.html- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
University courses in International project finance, management and evaluation – MAE & M1 Université Paris - Nanterre – 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2022
University courses in International Fraud Management – MAE & M1 Université d’Angers – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
University Courses at the European School of Administration – Maastricht – on data protection and privacy July 2013
Lead senior researcher in valuation processes – INSEEC (Current) & LIRIA
Master Courses on CSR and non-financial reporting, INSEEC 2016 - 2018
Executive Master Education Courses in sustainable development and innovation - Current, since 2016 INSEEC U - Omnes Education
Executive Master Education Courses in data management and science - Current, since 2016 INSEEC U - Omnes Education
Member of the editorial board of expert review, a future science group publication http://www.expert-reviews.com/ - Reviewer for the Journal of Medical Ethics http://jme.bmj.com/ -
Reviewer for the International Journal of Sustainable Development - http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijsd
Reviewer for PLOS One
Evaluator for COST, the European Science foundation, the Belgium Science Fund, the swiss national research fund.

Recent communications (from the oldest to most recent - limited to 15 years)

Care Innovation 2010 -http://www.re-use.net/CARE/CI2010/logos/PDFs/Preliminary%20Program%20CARE%20INNOVATION%202010-Homepage.pdf Building a Sustainable Financial System: Assets and Value Creation, the Unbearable Split? With Prof. Kuszla – Dauphine University – France – Vienna Nov 2010
2nd Edition of the “International Conference Employability & Entrepreneurship”http://www.porto.ucp.pt/cfpee2010/ - within the FS-Biotech - Future Skills for Biotechnology project (fsbiotech.eu), Porto, Sept 2010
ETICA EU Event - IT for a Better Future - How to integrate ethics, politics and innovation-European Parliament, Brussels - 31st March 2011
Research and Innovation in Europe After 2013 – Discussions around a common strategic framework for funding research and innovation in the context of theGreen Paper: From challenges to opportunities: towards a common strategic framework for EU research and innovation funding – Innovation financing and projects’ lifecycle : enhancing the available financing mix. – European Parliament 23rd May 2011 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/ficheprocedure.do?id=591865
“How to valuate Ethical practices? Giving financial value to the non-valuable & Enhancing CSR acceptance” – Paris – Dauphine U. – Chaire Ethique et Gouvernance – 8th Jul. 2011.
European Group on Ethics Roundtable on ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) – Brussels 15th November 2011 – Giving value to values: the value of personal data when considered from an ethical point of view? http://ec.europa.eu/bepa/european-group-ethics/publications/opinions/index_en.htm
EGAIS EU - Ethical governance of emerging technologies – Keynote speaker - how to valuate ethics in the global valuation of an innovation project : three economic approaches? – 23rdof January 2012 – Brussels - http://www.egais-project.eu/?q=node/9
"Repenser la notion d'actif pour intégrer la valeur environnementale et sociale" Communication to the GRANEM – 26 March 2012.
Rethinkingassets’ definition to integrate environmental and social value – ECONOVING – International Chair seminars - Guyancourt – July the 20th 2012
How do foundations involve themselves in value creation fight against their potential
destruction? - Atelier des Fondations – Seminar participant and moderator – Annecy – December the 5th 2013
Economic transcription of intangible assets and hidden costs - Atelier des Fondations – Seminar participant and moderator – Annecy – December the 6th 2013
FP 7 Health Ethics Screening Impact Analysis : presentation to the Commission of research results related to funded projects ethical evaluation in the health sector– Brussels – December the 13th
Ethical evaluation for research projects : collecting, using and exchanging personal Data in Data sharing in biomedical and health research : legal protection, ethical issues and governance - Keynote speaker - Atelier de l'INSERM #227 - 24 - 26 Mars 2014
"Ethics assessment in H2020: a focus on data protection and privacy" – Keynote Speaker „Was geschieht mit unseren Daten? Datenarchivierung und Forschungsethik in (inter)nationaler Perspektive“ - "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie" Conference 10/11 April 2014 - Goethe Universität frankfurt
Care Innovation 2014 – 19 Novembre 2014 – Vienna - “Reconcile societal values and economic value in the age of virtuality: identifying and evaluating emerging assets.”
NEC Forum (National Ethics Councils Forum)– Under the aegis of the Italian Presidency of the European Union – Rome – 18 Novembre 2014 – “Ethical impact of the new data protection regulation”.
French research Ministry – “Ethics in H2020 projects”– Key speaker – Data protection and Privacy – 02 October 2015
ALG –Améliorer la lisibilité de ses actifs – Lyon - 20 Novembre 2015
Big data en santé : enjeux éthiques et juridiques– Objectif ESOF Toulouse 2018 - Toulouse 8 March 2017.
Towards an eco-systemic approach of research misconduct– WCRI conference – 29 May 2017
“What are the costs of non-responsible research” - ROGC Conference Washington DC – 15 – 16 June 2017
Influence behaviours and enhance best practices to promote sustainability by demonstrating the impact and cost of non-sustainability: towards a model to evaluate the full cost of non-durable business practices, the research misconduct case.” Care Innovation Conference Vienna – 26-29 Novembre 2018 - http://ssrn.com/abstract=3313772
A data science based model to enhance education achievements to achieve growth– Colloque Chaire UNESCO Chaire UNESCO de Formation de professionnel/-les du développement durable – 29 May 2019.
Enhance education achievements to achieve trust: a case study on the use of data science to model and re-establish trust toward academia. WCRI Conference Hong-Kong 4 june 2019
Ethics issues in Finance and Economics – High-Level discussion in Finance and Economics – Brussels 19 June 2019 (within the ProRes project)
Behavioural research collecting data from social media and internet sources : challenges and solutions ”Ethics matters” Conference February 4 2020
Ethics and research timing are not the same as in politics - Xerfi Canal November 4 2020
Ethics and Artificial Intelligence: Addressing bias in AI datasets? - ProRes project roundtable - 3 June 2021
Pricing Trust to enhance trustworthy best practices? - ProRes Project final conference - 21 Septembre 2021
Economic and industrial modelling instruments to mitigate the unneeded use of resources; a rationalization of industrial processes at the producer level to track down sobriety pools (s-pools): the example of Artificial intelligence. (Care Innovation, 8 - 11 May 2023)
Can social media be sustainable: economic and industrial modelling instruments to mitigate the unneeded use of resources in social media and Artificial Intelligence. European Social Media Conference, 18 - 19 May 2023
Determining resource-efficient and usage-optimal production paths based on product service systems and sharing economy logics: the case of pooled household appliances. (Global Cleaner Production Conference 2023 - 9 - 12 November 2023 - Shangaï - China.)
Réduire les fractures socio-économiques : quel rôle pour le système éducatif européen ? Keynote Speaker - Le printemps de l'économie - 2nd April 2024
AVOIDING ALGORITHMIC INVISIBILITY : an AI for good perspective - Framing the space: "Imagining Inclusive Futures with AI" - Panel member & keynote speaker AI for Good ITO international Event - Geneva 30 May 2024 https://aiforgood.itu.int/event/ai-futures/
Sobriety Assessment Framework for AI: Integrating Resource Efficiency, User Utility, and Environmental Impact - GPAI conference - 11 July 2024
The Public Administration Game : what is and could be public service in the age of AI. - Ketnote Speaker - Le printemps de l'économie - March 2025

Caroline Gans Combe

Project /Business Unit Director - Associate Professor/Senior Researcher - Expert Consultant .

Ethics and governance

Complex international project and/or business units management

Data Urbanisme and Science

Lifelong learning curriculars design and deployment for onsite and online learning:

European Affairs

Computer Skills and Competences

Caroline Gans Combe

Project /Business Unit Director - Associate Professor/Senior Researcher - Expert Consultant .

2015Current

Associate Professor & Senior researcher - Director of structured Research - Director of Omnes Education research ethics board (since 2024) - General secretary of the BOECE endowment fund (Omnes Education endowment fund since 2024)

INSEEC Business School - OMNES

2009Current

Expert Consultant (Either Independently or as Programme Manager/Director Within Reihoo)

Reihoo

11/201803/2022

Research Fellow

Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers – LIRSA

20082009

Expert Consultant – Interim General And Program Manager - Research Financing & Conduct Of Change 5 Months Assignment

The Paris- Dauphine Foundation - Dauphine University, Paris (75), France – 3.6 M € Budget

20072008

Expert Consultant – Interim Program Manager - Innovation Financing And Six Sigma Conduct Of Change

University Hospital – Nancy (54) – 509 623 Hospitalisation Days – 560 M € Budget - 8496 Fte

20072008

Head Of Legal Affairs And Structured Projects - Program Manager

Posifit - Nancy (54) , France - €5,8 M Revenue, 75 Employees

2006-012007-01

Head of EU and International Affairs - Program Manager

Inserm Transfert, Paris, France - €6M Budget, 75 Employees

2002-012006-01

Department Manager, e-Services and Software

Alain Bensoussan Avocats – Paris, France - 100 Employees Including 75 Lawyers In France, Japan, The US, And Canada

2002-052004-11

Expert Consultant – Was nominated a qualified expert by the French Information and Communication Technology Coordination Council (CCSTIC)

French Research Ministry, Paris

1997-012001-12

Vice President, Then COO

Protecrea, Paris, France - 7 Employees - 0,7 M € Budget

1993-041996-12

IT and Compliance Project Manager

Cinedition, Paris, France

1991-031993-03

Budget Auditor, Film Programming

TF1, French Television Network, Paris, France

2020

Disability awareness and support certificate

University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

2019

Data Science University Certificate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

2008

Six Sigma Black Belt - Lean/DFSS Certified

Aveta - International Society of Six Sigma Professionals

2005

EU Affairs Certification

C4iFR Business Certification - Vocational Training

1996-091997-06

Master of Law

University of Paris I, Panthéon, Sorbonne

09/1990 06/1993

Post-Graduate - Research Doctoral Degree/Phd in Linguistics and Philology

Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris - Université de Paris, Panthéon, Sorbonne

1987-091990-06

Master in Political Sciences

Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Sciences Po, Paris