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• Digital History
• Born-Digital Archives
• Web Archiving
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Jane Winters is Professor of Digital Humanities and Director of the Digital Humanities Research Hub at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. She leads interdisciplinary research in digital history, born-digital archives, and digital cultural heritage, with extensive collaborations across academic and cultural institutions. Her research explores: Web archiving methodologies and national domain analysis Digital preservation challenges in cultural heritage Open-access publishing models Cross-lingual event analytics Digital approaches to parliamentary and historical records Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on: Evolution of digital archives (35% of recent works) Interdisciplinary research frameworks (25%) Digital humanities pedagogy (20%) Cultural heritage sustainability (15%) Web historiography (5%) She supervises PhD candidates researching: Social media archiving Museum collection accessibility Digital folklore preservation Olympic Games media analysis securing funding for major projects including CLEOPATRA, Heritage Connector, and the UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association. As Chair of the Digital Preservation Coalition and member of 7 international advisory boards, she shapes global digital heritage policy and infrastructure development.

Shaked FlurView profile

Researcher

• Formal Methods
• Computer Architecture
• Programming Languages
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Shaked Flur is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. His work focuses on formal methods, instruction-set semantics, and concurrency models in computer architectures. He contributes to the development of formal verification tools and specifications for ISA standards like ARMv8-A, RISC-V, and CHERI-MIPS. His research bridges academic formal models with practical software and hardware design, emphasizing the adoption of rigorous methods in real-world systems. Flur collaborates on projects such as the Sail specification language, enhancing clarity and precision in ISA documentation. His publications address challenges in memory models, concurrency semantics, and automated verification techniques.

Anthony HarrisView profile

Visiting Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Artificial Intelligence
• Medieval Studies
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Anthony Harris is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge. He holds roles as Director of Studies for Computer Science at Emmanuel College, Fellow and Tutor at Clare Hall, and mentor for the Accelerate entrepreneurial program at the Judge Business School. He is also a visiting fellow at Kellogg College (Oxford) and a research fellow at Regent’s Park College (Oxford). His research focuses on digital humanities, generative AI in teaching/research, and early mathematics/astronomy. Education: PhD from Cambridge (Sidney Sussex College), degrees from Oxford and the University of Reading. Entrepreneurial background includes co-founding Software 2000, recognized with Queen’s Awards for Export and Prince of Wales Award for Technology. Research interests include AI applications in humanities, medieval computus analysis, and digital manuscript studies. Awards include the Fulbright All-Disiplines Scholar Award and British Academy Neil Ker Memorial Fund Award. Professional activities: business angel investor in over 50 companies, non-executive director at ScaleXP and Flit Bikes, and treasurer roles at Clare Hall, Kellogg College, and Regent’s Park College. Teaching: Developed workshops on LLMs in humanities research, supervises courses in e-commerce, business studies, and computer science. Active in grants and labs related to AI-humanities integration and early mathematics.

Cara WilsonView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interaction Design
• Child Development
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Dr Cara Wilson is a Lecturer in Children and Technology at the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Education, Community and Society. Her work focuses on inclusive technology design for children, particularly neurodiverse populations, using participatory methods to amplify marginalized voices. She leads the Children and Technology Group and co-developed the Co-Design Stories Toolkit for collaborative workshops. Her research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with education equity, addressing issues like digital literacy, AI ethics, and fair data processing. Key projects include the UKRI-funded 'Grasping Data' initiative empowering children's understanding of personal data and 'AI Futures for Scottish Education' exploring ethical AI integration in schools. She also investigates care ecologies in HCI and co-created MyWord, a tool for minimally-verbal autistic children. Her innovation recognized by a Staff Recognition Award with Dr Arlene Casey highlights her impactful interdisciplinary work. Research Themes: Child-centered AI, participatory design, neurodiversity inclusion, data ethics Grants: £32.4m UKRI grant (2025), multiple interdisciplinary research projects Key Contributions: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles (2017-2025), toolkit development, international collaboration Her work emphasizes co-creation across cultures and age groups, from rural Colombian schools to Scottish educational systems, ensuring technologies reflect diverse human experiences.

Crispin H. W. BarnesView profile

Professor

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Computing
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Prof. Crispin H. W. Barnes is a Professor of Quantum Physics at the Cavendish Laboratory and Professorial Fellow of Girton College, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD from Imperial College, London (1991) and has over 30 years of research experience in condensed matter physics and industrial collaboration. His work spans quantum device physics, environmental physics, and advanced materials research. He leads a materials growth facility with molecular beam epitaxy systems and a GPU-accelerated quantum computing simulation team funded by Hitachi Cambridge. His environmental group in Peru focuses on river contamination analysis using DNA assays and satellite imaging. Awards include the Brian Mercer Feasibility Award (2014) for magnetic microcarrier tag technology. He teaches quantum information and condensed matter physics at the undergraduate level. Education: PhD in Physics from Imperial College London (1991). Previous roles include Royal Society Postdoctoral Fellow at Simon Fraser University (Canada) and research scientist at RIKEN, Japan. Research interests include quantum computing algorithms, topological insulators, magnetic microstructures, and environmental impact studies in extreme environments. His labs specialize in thin-film fabrication, low-temperature measurements, and quantum device simulation. Current industrial collaborations involve Mursla Ltd, Cambridge Biomagnetics, and the National Physical Laboratory. Publications highlight quantum phase estimation optimization, environmental contamination analysis in Peru, and materials characterization of superconductors and nanomaterials. His work bridges theoretical quantum mechanics with applied technologies such as quantum sensors and eco-friendly materials recycling. Awards and grants include funding from Hitachi Cambridge for GPU server infrastructure and collaborative projects with Peruvian universities. His lab facilities include a cleanroom, molecular beam epitaxy systems, and quantum computing access via IBM.

Dan HuView profile

Lecturer

• Biomechanical Engineering
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Estimation Algorithms
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Dan Hu is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the CEES School of Engineering. He specializes in biomechanical modeling, vehicle dynamics, and estimation algorithms. His research focuses on human movement analysis, musculoskeletal systems, and advanced control systems for automotive applications. He is currently accepting PhD students in two projects: developing predictive modeling tools for personalized rehabilitation devices and creating experiment-free clinical diagnosis systems using machine learning. Dr. Hu holds a Doctorate in Biomechanics & Automotive Engineering from Jilin University (2014), where his thesis addressed musculoskeletal modeling of drivers' hands. He also earned an MSc in Automotive Engineering (2009), focusing on Kalman filter applications for vehicle state estimation. His research interests span biomechanical engineering, computational modeling of human motion, and vehicle state estimation using extended Kalman filters. Notable contributions include 3D whole-body walking models, metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics studies, and biomimetic prosthetics design. His work bridges biomechanics with automotive engineering, aiming to improve healthcare technologies and vehicle safety systems. Dr. Hu has peer-reviewed for journals like Scientific Reports , IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems , and Computer Methods in Biomechanics . His research collaborations span biomechanics, robotics, and automotive control systems. Current projects emphasize predictive modeling and clinical diagnosis innovation.

Glenford MappView profile

Associate Professor

• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Networking Protocols
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Glenford Mapp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Middlesex University. His research focuses on Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS), transport protocols for mobile environments, and edge computing frameworks such as the Y-Comm system. He explores intelligent algorithms for caching, network memory servers, and energy-efficient resource allocation in vehicular edge networks. His work emphasizes cybersecurity in healthcare, digital forensics for big data networks, and smart city infrastructure. Notable contributions include frameworks for secure service ecosystems, decentralized digital forensics, and AI-driven network design integrating IoT and cloud computing. He collaborates on projects involving vehicular communications, wireless medical networks, and post-pandemic healthcare security. Publications span topics like edge computing, vehicular networks, and smart city technologies. His research bridges theoretical models (e.g., queuing theory, particle swarm optimization) with practical implementations, including prototypes for traffic management and secure cloud-based services.

Jayakrishnan M. PurushothamaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microwave Engineering
• Antenna Design
• Chipless RFID
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Jayakrishnan M. Purushothama is an Assistant Professor in the Microwave and Antenna Engineering Research Group at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering and Physical Sciences since March 2023. Previously, he held roles including Post-Doctoral Researcher (2019–2021) and Ph.D. scholar (2016–2019) at Université Grenoble Alpes, and Research Fellow (2014–2016) at Cochin University of Science and Technology. Education: B.Sc. (Electronics) & M.Sc. (Electronics Science), Mahatma Gandhi University & Cochin University of Science and Technology (2012–2014), both with first rank honours. Ph.D. (RF and Microwave Electronics Engineering), Université Grenoble Alpes (2019). Research interests focus on microwave antennas, beamforming, chipless RFID systems, CBRAM-based RF switches, medical biosensors, and electromagnetic compatibility. His work emphasizes reconfigurable systems, energy efficiency, and non-volatile memory applications in passive devices. Awards include the URSI Young Scientist Award (2020), 4th Prize in URSI Student Competition (2018), and UGC NET/JRF qualification (top 0.6% in 2013). Grants include ERC-funded ScattererID project (2019–2021) developing CBRAM-based RF switches. His lab explores innovations in antenna engineering, RF materials, and wearable electronics. Key contributions include reconfigurable antennas, low-cost RFID tags, and metamaterial-based shielding solutions.

• Renewable Power and Energy Systems Engineering
• Power and Energy Systems Engineering
• Inverter-Based Resources (IBR)
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Tim Green is a Professor and Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on developing zero-carbon electricity systems dominated by renewable energy and inverter-based resources (IBR). He leads initiatives in grid stability, fault detection, and control innovations to ensure reliable energy systems. His work bridges physics-led and data-led modeling approaches to address challenges in frequency and voltage regulation. Education: PhD from Heriot-Watt University (1990) and BSc from Imperial College London (1986). Affiliations: Energy Futures Lab, Control and Power Research Group. Research interests include renewable power systems, grid resilience, and inverter-driven oscillations. His projects are funded by EPSRC, National Energy System Operator, and Hitachi Energy. He teaches power engineering modules and mentors postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. Awards include Fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering, IEEE, IET, and the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering.

Diyi LiuView profile

Research Fellow

• Platform governance
• Human-centred computing
• Communication law and policy
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Diyi Liu is a DPhil candidate in Information, Communication, and the Social Sciences at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute (OII). Her research focuses on platform governance, particularly examining algorithmic content moderation and the legitimacy of speech governance in South and Southeast Asia. She holds multiple visiting and research fellow roles, including at the National University of Singapore, Weizenbaum Institute, CSIS Jakarta, and Tech Global Institute. Her work bridges policy, technology, and societal impacts, with publications in journals like Policy & Internet and New Media & Society . Education: Diyi earned her BA and MA in International Journalism and Communication in China before pursuing her DPhil, funded by the prestigious Clarendon Scholarship. Her academic trajectory emphasizes interdisciplinary research, combining communication theory with computational methods. Research Interests: Platform governance, human-centred computing, communication law and policy, political communication, and computational methods. Her work often addresses ethical challenges in digital platforms and the intersection of policy with user experiences. Publications: Recent articles explore global hate speech datasets, decentralized social media governance (e.g., Mastodon), and health misinformation dynamics. Her research emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and platform administrators. Awards: Recipient of the Clarendon Scholarship, supporting her doctoral studies. Her contributions to UNESCO’s pilot research on Thailand’s digital governance further highlight her engagement with multistakeholder initiatives. Professional Activities: Engaged with initiatives like the UNESCO Internet Universality Indicators and the Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms. She actively communicates research through media outlets like The Diplomat and collaborates across institutions in Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Dan ChallenderView profile

Research Fellow

• Wildlife Conservation
• Wildlife Trade Policy
• Conservation Governance
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Dr. Dan Challender is a Senior Research Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS) and the Oxford Martin Programme on Wildlife Trade at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on wildlife trade sustainability, pangolin conservation, and the effectiveness of international agreements like CITES. He leads initiatives on pangolin policy, wildlife trade governance, and capacity-building in West Africa. Additional affiliations include the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group (former Chair) and the IUCN CEESP/SSC Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his work reflects expertise in conservation science and policy. Research interests emphasize policy analysis, community engagement in conservation, and applied solutions to illegal wildlife trade. He co-edited the seminal book Pangolins: Science, Society and Conservation (2020). His recent articles analyze CITES governance, pangolin trade dynamics, and machine learning applications in tracking wildlife trade trends. Collaborative efforts include mentoring visiting researchers (e.g., Dr. Franklin T. Simo) and partnerships with organizations like the Wildlife Conservation Society. He advocates for evidence-based policy and community-centered approaches to conservation challenges. Future projects include developing IWT masterclasses for West Africa (2025–2026) and advancing pangolin conservation strategies through ICCS and global networks.

Alexander UrbelisView profile

Visiting Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Legal Technology
• Digital Asset Security
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Professor Alexander Urbelis is a Visiting Professor of Law at King's College London's Dickson Poon School of Law, combining legal expertise with cybersecurity leadership. He serves as General Counsel and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Ethereum Name Service, pioneering cyber threat intelligence platforms. Previously, he held senior roles at the NFL as CISO, Richemont as Chief Compliance Officer, and in U.S. government positions including the CIA and U.S. Army JAG Corps. His research focuses on bridging legal and technical fields, addressing challenges like digital asset security, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity governance. Urbelis advocates for multidisciplinary approaches to cyber defense and has contributed to high-profile publications in outlets like the Financial Times and CNN. He actively advises on cybersecurity policy through roles in organizations such as the Uniform Law Commission and Human Rights First.

Julian GardnerView profile

Professor

• Microsensors
• MEMS Technology
• Electronic Engineering
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Julian Gardner is a Professor of Electronic Engineering at the University of Warwick's School of Engineering, leading the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Discipline Stream. He holds a First in Physics from Birmingham University, a PhD in Physical Electronics from Cambridge, and a DSc in Electronic Engineering from Warwick. His 30-year career includes 5 years in industry as an R&D Engineer and extensive research in chemical microsensors, founding companies like Cambridge CMOS Sensors (sold to ams in 2016) and spin-offs Flusso Ltd and Sorex Sensor Ltd. His expertise spans MEMS-based sensors, signal processing, and AI-driven data analysis. Research interests include chemical/environmental microsensors, MEMS devices, smart systems, electronic noses/tongues, and biomedical engineering. He teaches ES434 (ASICs, MEMS, and Smart Devices) and has authored 10 books, 500+ papers, and 20+ patents. Awards include the Royal Society Mullard Award and Fellowships from IET, IEEE, and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Education: B.Sc. (Hons) Physics, University of Birmingham Ph.D. Physical Electronics, University of Cambridge D.Sc. Electronic Engineering, University of Warwick Research Highlights: Electronic noses for healthcare and environmental monitoring CMOS-integrated gas sensors MEMS thermal flow sensors AI-driven sensor data analysis Awards: Royal Society Mullard Award (2018) IET & IEEE Fellowships Grants/Projects: Development of low-cost air quality monitoring systems Smart city IoT sensor networks Prostate cancer detection via lab-on-a-chip His labs include collaborations on particle sensing, thermal modulation techniques, and biomimetic systems. Ongoing work focuses on edge AI for real-time environmental sensing and wearable health monitoring devices.

Mark WilliamsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biophysics
• Protein Structure
• Molecular Simulation
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Dr. Mark Williams is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the ISMB BiophysX Centre at Birkbeck, University of London's School of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on biomolecular structure and thermodynamics, protein interactions, and bacterial cell division. He leads the MOSBRI initiative, a European infrastructure for molecular-scale biophysics, emphasizing method development and standardization. Awards include a Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. Research: Integrates biophysical experiments, structural bioinformatics, and molecular simulations to study biomolecular complexes, including chromosome separation mechanisms and RubisCO evolution. Teaching: Programme Director for the MRes in Bioinformatics and teaches modules like 'Molecular Basis of Life.' Recent work includes collaborations on RubisCO's evolutionary constraints, enthalpy-entropy compensation, and protein destruction receptors in cancer research. He supervises Rachel Alcraft's PhD on super-resolution imaging techniques.

Alexis KirkeView profile

Academic

• Music Technology
• Computational Music
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr Alexis Kirke is a Senior Research Fellow in Computer Music at the School of Art, Design and Architecture (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business) at the University of Plymouth. As a composer-in-residence, he specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of music, computing, and healthcare. His work includes developing adaptive music systems like RadioMe for dementia care, applying quantum computing to music composition, and exploring affective computing through brain-computer interfaces. Teaching roles include associate lecturer positions in modules such as Collaborative Practice (BA Sound and Music Production), Psychology (BA Music), and MRes Computer Music. He has supervised five PhD students as a second supervisor and served as an internal PhD examiner. His research focuses on algorithmic composition, music technology for healthcare, quantum computing applications in music, and multi-agent systems inspired by natural phenomena like humpback whale song evolution. Recent projects include the Plymouth Marine Institute collaboration and the Cloud Chamber performance involving real-time interaction with subatomic particles. Key contributions include innovative systems like RadioMe, which combines adaptive radio with reminder systems for dementia patients, and Q-Muse, a quantum computer music system. His work bridges computational creativity with human-centric applications, emphasizing ethical and accessible technology. Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but active in collaborative research projects Lab/Teams: Plymouth Marine Institute, Cloud Chamber Project