Wendy Hall

Dame Wendy Hall is the Regius Professor of Computer Science and Associate Vice President (International Engagement) at the University of Southampton. She also serves as Director of the Web Science Institute. Her research focuses on Web Science, AI Policy, and the sociotechnical implications of emerging technologies. She has held leadership roles including co-chair of the UK government’s AI Review (2017), chair of the Ada Lovelace Institute (2020–2023), and co-chair of the ACM Publications Board. Her work spans cybersecurity, healthcare data sharing, and global internet governance. She has authored over 200 publications and co-authored the 2021 book *Four Internets*, examining data geopolitics.

• Roles: Regius Professor, Director of Web Science Institute, UK AI Skills Champion
• Awards: DBE, ACM Presidential Award, Royal Society Fellowship
• External Roles: UN High-Level AI Advisory Body, Royal Society Open Science Editor-in-Chief

Her research interests include AI ethics, internet governance, and interdisciplinary approaches to web systems. Notable projects include the APRIL Hub (AI for electronics innovation), Southampton Biomedical Research Centre collaborations, and the PETRAS IoT cybersecurity initiative. Over 30 awards recognize her contributions to computing and gender equality in STEM. She advises governments globally and promotes inclusive AI development.

Publications highlight AI governance, data privacy in healthcare, and sociotechnical challenges. Recent work addresses global AI policy alignment and equitable technology access. Supervises PhD students in AI ethics, web science, and data-driven healthcare. Collaborates internationally through EPSRC-funded projects and the United Nations.