Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)
Diego Garlaschelli is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy, and at the Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Leiden, the Netherlands. He leads the NETWORKS research unit at IMT and the Econophysics and Network Theory group at Leiden. He is also an external faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna and an associate member of the Enrico Fermi Research Center in Rome. His affiliations reflect a strong international and interdisciplinary research profile in network science and statistical physics. He holds a master's degree in theoretical physics from the University of Rome III (2001) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Siena (2005). His postdoctoral experience includes positions at the Australian National University, the University of Siena, the University of Oxford, and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa. Garlaschelli’s research spans network theory, statistical physics, econophysics, financial complexity, ecological networks, and social dynamics. He applies maximum entropy models, information theory, and random graph frameworks to understand complex real-world systems. His teaching includes courses in Network Theory, Econophysics, and Complex Systems at both PhD and MSc levels. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on network reconstruction, ensemble inequivalence, renormalization, and applications to financial and socio-economic systems. Key themes include statistical inference in networks, resilience, and multi-scale modeling, with publications in top journals such as Nature Reviews Physics , Physics Reports , Science , and Physical Review Letters . His scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at the 6th International Workshop on Self-Organizing Systems (2012) and the Jan Kijne Prize (2013) as supervisor. He has secured multiple grants from NWO, the European Union, and the Royal Society, and has supervised over 40 students at PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s levels. He also mentors postdocs and visiting scientists. Garlaschelli leads and organizes major international workshops and schools in network science and complex systems. He serves on scientific committees and is an active referee for journals like Nature and Physical Review Letters , as well as funding agencies including the ERC and NWO.
Claus Thustrup Kreiner is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI) at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Economics. He also serves as Area Director of Public Economics in the CESifo network and was co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics from 2014 to 2020. Kreiner has held various leadership positions including Director of the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) since 2005 and Director of the Center of Excellence WEST from 2011-2013. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1998 Visiting Ph.D. student, University of York, 1996 M.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1994 B.Sc. in Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1991 Claus Thustrup Kreiner's research primarily focuses on Public Economics , with secondary specializations in Labor Economics, Household Finance, Applied Microeconometrics, and Experimental Economics. His work examines inequality in income, wealth and health, optimal redistribution policy, and behavioral responses to public policy. Kreiner has conducted significant research using Danish administrative data to analyze tax compliance, labor supply responses, and inequality dynamics. His research often involves collaborations with institutions like Columbia University, London School of Economics, and UC Berkeley. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on inequality across multiple dimensions (income, wealth, health, life expectancy), tax policy design and compliance, labor market responses to policy changes, and the intersection of behavioral economics with public policy. Kreiner frequently employs high-frequency administrative data from Denmark to provide empirical evidence on how individuals and households respond to economic policies and shocks. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Appointed Knight of The Order of Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II (2018) The Invisible Hand Award from the Society of Social Economics (2006, 2001) Best Teacher Award from the Study Board of Economics at University of Copenhagen (2002) Research Fellow at Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), London (2009-) Kreiner has supervised numerous students primarily in Public Economics and has received multiple research grants including from the Danish Social Science Research Council (2003, 2006, 2009), International Growth Center (2009), and Danish National Research Foundation (1998-2003). He has served on important policy bodies including as co-chair of the Danish Economic Council (2010-2014) and member of the Danish Tax Commission (2008-2009). As Director of CEBI (Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality), Kreiner leads a major research center funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. He also directs the Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) and has been instrumental in establishing research collaborations through networks like CESifo. His work bridges academic research and policy application, as evidenced by his practical policy experience with government commissions.
Anja Boisen is a Professor and Head of the Drug Delivery and Sensing Section at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, sensing technologies, and nanotechnology applications in biomedical engineering. She leads a multidisciplinary team developing innovative devices such as microcontainers, microneedles, and lab-on-a-disc platforms for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in improving health and reducing inequalities. Key research areas include surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), microfabrication for medical devices, and biomaterials for tissue engineering. She has supervised multiple PhD students, including projects on oral drug delivery systems, gastrointestinal retention devices, and energy-harvesting materials for biomedical applications. Boisen’s team has pioneered technologies like self-unfolding foils for oral delivery and smart drug delivery microparticles. Their innovations aim to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects. She has been recognized with the Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award (2022) for her contributions to sensor technology. Her lab actively collaborates internationally, advancing applications in cancer therapy, antibiotic monitoring, and gut microbiota research. Current projects explore high-throughput 3D tumor modeling, SERS-based diagnostics, and biodegradable materials for bone fixation.
Tom Brughmans serves as Associate Professor in Classical Archaeology at Aarhus University's School of Culture and Society, where he pioneers the application of network science and computational modeling to archaeological questions. His work bridges theoretical archaeology with complexity science, focusing on long-term economic dynamics in the Roman Empire through quantitative analysis of material culture distribution. His research centers on developing methodological frameworks for archaeological network analysis, with specific expertise in Roman economic integration, amphorae trade networks, and agent-based simulation of ancient economies. Brughmans advocates for computational reproducibility and open-science practices, creating accessible tools that transform complex archaeological data into analyzable network structures while challenging traditional interpretations of Roman market systems. Brughmans' publication trajectory reveals three dominant trends: advancing theoretical foundations of archaeological network science through handbooks and methodological guides; empirical investigations into Roman economic complexity using big-data approaches to amphorae distributions; and development of public-facing simulation platforms that translate academic research into interactive experiences. His work consistently integrates computational techniques with archaeological evidence to model socio-economic processes across centuries. His scientific recognition includes prestigious competitive fellowships: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2017-2019) for the MERCURY project Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship (2019-2020) for SIMREC Brughmans directs multiple major research initiatives including the Past Social Networks Project (an open repository for ancient network data), NEFLARA (a Marie-Curie project developing landscape archaeology frameworks), and MINERVA (focused on Roman economic functioning). He has secured substantial funding from the Leverhulme Trust, Marie-Curie Actions, and ERASMUS+ for projects advancing computational archaeology, while actively promoting collaborative research through platforms like FORVM that make economic modeling accessible to broader audiences. As a core member of Aarhus University's Centre for Urban Network Evolutions (UrbNet), he contributes to interdisciplinary investigations of ancient urban connectivity. His leadership extends to developing international research networks through the Oxford Handbook of Archaeological Network Research and creating open educational resources that democratize access to network analysis methodologies in archaeology.
Johan Ulrik Lind is an Associate Professor and Groupleader at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on cutting-edge biomedical engineering solutions including tissue engineering, bioprinting, and microphysiological systems. He actively contributes to additive manufacturing and functional materials development. Current Affiliation: Department of Health Technology, DTU Research Areas: 3D bioprinting, hydrogel technologies, microsystems engineering Expertise: UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and well-being Lind's work spans additive manufacturing for tissue engineering, functionalized biomaterials , and dynamic microphysiological systems . His recent publications highlight innovations in hydrogel formulation, bioink development, and particulate drug delivery systems. Notably, he holds a patent for transparent bioink formulation. He supervises multiple PhD projects including: micro-perfused bioartificial ovaries, embedded bioprinting of perfusable vasculatures, and 3D printed microsystems for tissue actuation. His research portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Romualdo Pastor-Satorras is an Associate Professor of Applied Physics at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) since 2006. He earned his PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from the Universitat de Barcelona in 1995, followed by postdoctoral research at MIT (1996–1998) and The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (1998–2000). His extensive international collaborations include visiting positions at Yale University, University of Notre Dame, Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, Helsinky University of Technology, Indiana University, and the ISI Foundation. Research Focus His interdisciplinary work spans statistical physics, network theory, and dynamical systems. Primary research areas include: Modeling epidemic spreading in complex networks Random walks and diffusion processes in temporal networks Social and biological applications of network science Glassy dynamics and energy landscapes His research combines mathematical rigor with data-driven approaches to address problems in public health, social dynamics, and complex system behavior. Publications Overview With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, Pastor-Satorras's work demonstrates consistent focus on network dynamics and epidemic modeling. Recent articles explore COVID-19 herd immunity thresholds (2020), echo chambers in political networks (2019), and non-Poissonian temporal networks (2019). His foundational 2015 review on epidemic processes in networks is highly influential. Publications frequently involve interdisciplinary collaborations across physics, data science, and computational biology. Awards and Distinctions Fellow of Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya ICREA Academia Prize (awarded twice by the Government of Catalonia) Research Infrastructure He maintains active collaborations through visiting positions at leading global institutions. His work involves theoretical modeling and computational analysis, though specific laboratory details are unspecified in the provided text.
Filippo Menczer is a Professor of Informatics and Computer Science and Director of the Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research at Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing. He maintains courtesy appointments in Cognitive Science and Physics, and is affiliated with the Center for Data and Search Informatics and the Biocomplexity Institute. Additionally, he holds a Fellowship at the ISI Foundation in Torino, Italy. His research spans computational analysis of digital ecosystems with emphasis on: Web Science: structural and behavioral analysis of internet-scale systems Social Media Dynamics: information diffusion, meme competition, and attention economy modeling Complex Networks: traffic pattern analysis, popularity dynamics, and social link prediction Publications from 2009-2012 reveal consistent focus on social network analytics and information diffusion mechanisms. Key trends include modeling attention-limited meme competition, bursty popularity patterns in social media, and social link prediction through metadata analysis. His work integrates network science, computational social science, and data mining to decode online behavior. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of ISI Foundation (2013) He leads the NaN research group within the Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to complex information networks and social media analytics.
Ravi Seshadri is an Associate Professor in the Transport Division at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on designing equitable, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions with a focus on fiscal instruments like congestion pricing and tradable permits, as well as emerging mobility modes such as shared and demand-responsive transit. He employs methods from transportation network equilibria, dynamic traffic assignment, and agent-based simulation. His research interests span transportation economics, urban planning, and intelligent transportation systems. Key areas include evaluating the impacts of automated mobility-on-demand systems, optimizing tolling strategies using predictive control and reinforcement learning, and integrating multi-modal transportation networks through game-theoretical frameworks. His work emphasizes real-world applications in urban freight systems, e-commerce logistics, and sustainable urban mobility policies. Recent projects include studying congestion pricing schemes via agent-based microsimulation, analyzing behavioral responses to decarbonization policies, and developing frameworks for tradable credit systems with peer-to-peer trading. He has contributed to both theoretical advancements (e.g., robust traffic assignment models) and applied tools like the SimMobility simulation platform. Ravi's research demonstrates a strong focus on bridging transportation engineering with policy analysis, using cutting-edge computational methods to address complex urban mobility challenges. His work spans academic publications, industry collaborations, and policy consultations to advance sustainable transportation systems.
Jeppe Rich is a Professor at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His primary research focuses on statistical and mathematical modeling applied to transport-related challenges, including transport demand modeling, discrete choice models, freight transport, cost-benefit assessments, and strategic long-term demand models. Rich holds a Mathematical Planning qualification from the University of Aarhus (1989–1995). He has held external positions as a Senior Consultant at Atkins A/S (2001–2002) and as a Researcher at the National Environmental Research Institute (1995–1998). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and climate action (SDG 13). His research interests span transport policy, transportation science, and the application of advanced modeling techniques to address urban mobility challenges. Notable areas include EV infrastructure planning, bicycle network optimization, and cost-benefit analysis of transport projects. He supervises several PhD students in topics like electric freight transport, micromobility safety, and urban charging infrastructure. Rich has published extensively on transport policy, demand modeling, and sustainable mobility solutions. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex transport challenges, combining engineering, economics, and data science methodologies.
Fariba Karimi is a Professor of Social Data Science at Graz University of Technology and leads the Algorithmic Fairness research group at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) in Vienna. Her work sits at the intersection of computational social science, network science, and AI ethics, with a strong focus on fairness, inequality, and bias in algorithmic systems. She holds a PhD in Physics and Computational Science from Umeå University, Sweden (2015), and was a Postdoctoral Researcher at GESIS – Leibniz Institute for Social Sciences, Germany. Her research combines large-scale data analysis, agent-based modeling, and network science to study how social structures and algorithms interact to shape disparities, particularly for underrepresented groups. Computational Social Science Algorithmic Fairness and Bias Network Science and Homophily Digital Humanism Urban Inequality and Implicit Bias Gender and Age Equity in Academia Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding and mitigating algorithmic and structural inequities. Themes include the visibility of minorities in networks, the impact of segregation on health and cognition, gender citation gaps in physics, and the development of fair ranking and recommendation systems. She employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze both digital and real-world social systems. Fariba Karimi has received several prestigious recognitions, including: Young Scientist Award from the German Physical Society (2023) ERC Starting Grant (2024) Nomination for the Hedy Lamarr Award (2021) She leads the 'Humanized Algorithms' project at CSH, funded by the ERC, and co-leads an EU Horizon project (MAMMOth) on multi-criteria fairness in AI. She advises PhD researchers such as Lisette Espín-Noboa and collaborates with institutions like the University of Mannheim and the Centre for Social Sciences. Her work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical solutions for fairer AI systems and more equitable societies.
Renaud Lambiotte is Professor of Networks and Nonlinear Systems at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. He holds a PhD in Physics from Université libre de Bruxelles and has held research and faculty positions at ENS Lyon, Université de Liège, UCLouvain, Imperial College London, and the University of Namur. He is currently an active academic in applied mathematics and network science. His research focuses on complex systems, particularly dynamics on networks, temporal networks, and stochastic processes. He applies these to social and brain networks, data mining, and urban systems. His work bridges theoretical modeling and real-world data, emphasizing the structure and evolution of complex systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in network theory, including hypergraphs, community detection, multidimensional dynamics, and data quality in network interventions. He also explores applications in urban air quality and gentrification, showing a commitment to socially relevant complex systems research. Scientific Awards: Prix Wernaers 2013 Prix Wernaers 2016 Prix Wernaers 2020 Verdickt-Rijdams 2016 de l'Académie royale de langue et de littérature françaises He is the co-founder of L’Arbre de Diane, a publishing initiative at the science-literature interface, which received multiple awards. He teaches advanced courses such as Differential Equations II and Networks. He is affiliated with the Machine Learning and Data Science and the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics research groups. He has authored or co-edited key texts in the field, including A Guide to Temporal Networks and Modularity and Dynamics on Complex Networks , and has published around 130 peer-reviewed articles. His research is supported by ongoing collaborations and active publication output, indicating sustained academic leadership.
Ala Trusina is an Associate Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute , University of Copenhagen , specializing in Biocomplexity and Biophysics . Her research integrates coarse-grained modeling to study complex biological systems. Key Research Areas Stress Response Systems (diabetes, aging, cancer, inflammation) Stem Cell Differentiation (cell fate coordination, reversibility of states) Complex Systems (species coexistence, epidemics, CRISPR-phage interactions) Methodologies Theoretical: Agent-based modeling, in-silico simulations Experimental: Quantitative single-cell imaging, RNA/protein profiling Collaborations Joshua Brickman (ES cells), Anne Grapin-Botton (pancreas), Feroz Papa (diabetes), Else Kai Hoffman (p53 dynamics) Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen (inflammation), Savas Tay (spatio-temporal regulation) Teaching Physics of Molecular Diseases Numerical Methods in Physics
Floor Alkemade is a Full Professor in Economics and Governance of Technological Innovation at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She leads research in technological innovation for sustainability and is a key member of the Technology, Innovation and Society group. Previously, she was affiliated with the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University and the Dutch National Centre for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI). Her research focuses on understanding how technological innovations emerge and evolve, particularly in the context of sustainability transitions. Using methods such as agent-based modeling and evolutionary economics, she investigates governance mechanisms, innovation dynamics, and policy impacts on socio-technical change. Her work bridges artificial intelligence, economic theory, and environmental policy to support transitions in energy, mobility, and industrial systems. Floor Alkemade has been recognized with several competitive grants that reflect the excellence and impact of her research. These include a Veni (2008), Vidi (2014), and ERC Consolidator Grant (2022), all dedicated to innovation for sustainability. These awards highlight her sustained contributions and leadership in the field of environmental innovation and societal transitions. She serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions , contributing to the scholarly discourse in her domain. Her academic journey began with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from VU University Amsterdam, followed by a PhD in Agent-Based Evolutionary Economics from TU/e in 2004, conducted at CWI. While specific details about her advisees and research grants beyond personal awards are not listed, her leadership in a prominent research group suggests active supervision and project involvement. Floor Alkemade is embedded in the Technology, Innovation and Society research group at TU/e, a team dedicated to studying innovation processes, socio-technical transitions, and the governance of emerging technologies. This group employs interdisciplinary and system-level approaches to address complex societal challenges related to sustainability and digital transformation.
Henrik Jeldtoft Jensen is a Professor of Mathematical Physics and leads the Centre for Complexity Science at Imperial College London. His work spans multiple disciplines, focusing on the statistical mechanics of complex systems, with applications in physics, biology, neuroscience, and finance. Professor, Mathematical Physics Leader, Centre for Complexity Science Institution: Imperial College London His research interests lie at the intersection of theoretical physics and complex systems. He is best known for developing the Tangled Nature Model of evolving ecosystems, which has been extended into financial modeling through the Tangled Finance approach. His work in brain dynamics involves analyzing fMRI and EEG data using tools from statistical physics. He has made significant contributions to self-organized criticality and stochastic dynamics of complex systems, particularly in condensed matter and evolutionary contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary complexity science, integrating concepts from physics, biology, economics, and neuroscience. Keywords across these works include complexity, statistical mechanics, dynamical systems, and network theory, with subfields ranging from neural avalanches to financial instability and biodiversity modeling. Henrik Jensen is the author of two influential books: Self-Organized Criticality and Stochastic Dynamics of Complex Systems (with Paolo Sibani), which have been widely cited across disciplines. He has supervised numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers through the Centre for Complexity Science, though specific names are not listed. His research has been supported by grants from UK research councils and international collaborations, particularly in interdisciplinary complexity projects. He is affiliated with the Centre for Complexity Science, a multidisciplinary research hub at Imperial College London that brings together physicists, mathematicians, biologists, and social scientists to study complex adaptive systems.
