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Karsten Lambers is Professor of Digital and Computational Archaeology at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University, where he leads research and teaching in the application of computational methods to archaeological data. His work integrates machine learning, remote sensing, text mining, and citizen science to advance archaeological prospection and heritage management. He is affiliated with the Department of Archaeological Sciences and plays key roles in research groups and university-wide initiatives such as SAILS and ARCHON. His research interests span Digital Archaeology , Machine Learning in Archaeology , Remote Sensing , Geoarchaeology , and Human-Environment Interaction . He investigates how computational tools can extract meaningful archaeological information from large datasets, including LiDAR imagery and excavation reports. His fieldwork spans Central Europe and Latin America, with a focus on prehistoric landscapes and cultural heritage. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward automated detection using deep learning (e.g., R-CNN, WODAN), named entity recognition in archaeological texts (e.g., ArcheoBERTje), and citizen science integration for data validation. His work bridges archaeology with computer science, geomatics, and environmental science, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological rigor. His scientific awards include: Best Thesis Award (University of Zurich, 2005) EUROPA NOSTRA Award (2020, 2022) Membership in the German Archaeological Institute (since 2022) Lambers actively supervises students and leads major research projects such as ABMA, EXALT, and Heritage Quest. He has secured substantial research funding and collaborates widely with computer scientists, geophysicists, and palaeoecologists. His teaching includes digital methods, modeling, and simulation, often linked to ongoing research. He has also contributed to open educational resources and digital textbooks in archaeology. He leads or participates in several research labs and teams, including the Digital Archaeology Research Group (which he chairs), the Heritage Quest citizen science project, and interdisciplinary teams focusing on alpine terraces and Iraqi prospection. His work emphasizes the integration of digital tools into practical archaeological workflows, advocating for complementary human-computer strategies.

• Digital Archaeology
• Computational Archaeology
• Machine Learning in Archaeology
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O.J. (Oliver) Moore is a Professor and Chair of Chinese Language & Culture at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His expertise spans Art History of China, early/modern Chinese history, archaeology, and material culture. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University and has held roles at Leiden University, the British Museum, and Kyoto University. His research integrates historical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of Chinese art and culture, with a focus on photography, printing systems, and classical texts. Education: Studied Chinese at London University (SOAS) and Fudan University (Shanghai), PhD at Cambridge on Tang Dynasty civil service recruitment rituals. Teaching includes modern Chinese language, East Asian art/media, and thesis writing. He supervises PhD projects on Chinese art collecting in the Netherlands and collaborates internationally on courses like 'Chinese Gardens in Europe.' Key publications: Photography in China: Science, Commerce and Communication (2022), translations of Tang-era texts, and studies on Tang art and archaeology. Research emphasizes demystifying Chinese culture through translation and cross-disciplinary approaches. Past roles include Curator at the Netherlands Museum of Ethnology and Visiting Professor at Kyoto University.

• Art History of China
• Early and Modern Chinese History
• Archaeology of China/East Asia
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Marcus Gerhold is an Assistant Professor in the Formal Methods and Tools group at the University of Twente's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on model-based testing for software reliability in critical infrastructures, particularly railway systems, alongside significant contributions to game design and programming language analysis. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from University of Twente (2018): Choice and Chance: Model-based Testing of Stochastic Behaviour MSc in Mathematics from Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena (2013): Embeddings of Weighted Morrey Spaces BSc in Mathematics from Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena (2011): Entropy-, Approximation- and Kolmogorov Numbers on Quasi-Banach Spaces Gerhold's research integrates theoretical model-based testing with practical critical infrastructure applications . His work on railway conformance testing addresses EULYNX controller validation, while his game design research explores affective mirroring in NPCs and procedural dungeon generation. The code modernity analysis stream leverages static analysis to quantify legacy code evolution across languages like Python and PHP, revealing version identification challenges through deep learning. Publication trends show consistent focus on model-based testing methodologies (40%), railway safety applications (25%), and innovative game design/code analysis (35%). Recent work increasingly incorporates AI/ML techniques for UML assessment and Python version identification, while maintaining rigorous formal methods foundations. He actively mentors 63 students across all academic levels and contributes to major research initiatives: STORM_SAFE (ERDF, 2024): Daily Supervisor for WP1/WP2 on software reliability for critical infrastructures ZORRO (KIC grant, 2023): Daily Supervisor for WP4 on zero downtime in cyber-physical systems MISSION (MSCA RISE, 2021-2025): Interim coordinator (early 2024) for space systems modeling As part of the Formal Methods and Tools research group, Gerhold participates in European collaborations while serving on SAC-SVT 2024 and FormaliSE 2023 program committees.

• Model-Based Testing
• Software Reliability
• Critical Infrastructures
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Dr. Jasmijn van Gorp is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media and Culture Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities. She specializes in Digital Humanities , Audiovisual Heritage , and Digital Culture with a focus on Television History and Eastern European Media . As co-founder of the CLARIAH Media Suite, she develops digital research infrastructure for audiovisual heritage in the Netherlands. PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Antwerp (Belgium) MA in Communication Sciences from KU Leuven (Belgium) Her research examines digital methods for film and television studies , metadata in digital archives , and AI-generated analysis of broadcast schedules . She leads projects like Re-Frame (2021-2025) and AI TaDa , exploring the reuse of audiovisual archives in journalism and algorithmic metadata generation. Recent work includes tutorials on Data Visualization and Flow Analysis using the Media Suite. She advocates for critical digital tool literacy in education and co-authored the Digital Skills learning trajectory for Utrecht's BA programs. Her teaching includes Digital Television History and Programming and Curation at BA and MA levels, supervising theses in film and television studies. As workpackage leader for CLARIAH-PLUS WP5 , she integrates computer vision , automatic speech recognition , and linked data into sustainable tools for cross-media research. She trains researchers via the Media Suite Learn initiative and collaborates on digital infrastructure projects with institutions like NISV and CLARIAH.

• Digital Humanities
• Media and Diaspora
• Media History
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Krist Vaesen is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy of Innovation at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), within the Department of Philosophy & Ethics in the School of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. He is a founding member of the Eindhoven Meta-Science Center (META/e) and maintains an external position as a Research Fellow at Leiden University's Human Origins Group, Faculty of Archaeology. Dr. Vaesen earned his degrees in Applied Biology (1998) and Philosophy (2003) from the University of Leuven, Belgium, and completed his PhD at TU/e in 2008 with a dissertation on artifacts and norms. His academic career progressed from post-doctoral researcher (2008-2012) in the NWO program 'Things that make us smart' to Assistant Professor (2012), and eventually to his current Associate Professor position. He received a prestigious NWO Vidi grant in 2014 for his research on cultural evolutionary theory. Vaesen's research spans multiple interconnected domains including the philosophy of innovation, meta-science, cultural evolution, and the philosophy of scientific models. His current work focuses extensively on meta-scientific questions examining science funding practices, interdisciplinary research challenges, PhD attrition causes, academic research values, and research integrity. He is preparing a book titled 'Neophilia--why our obsession with innovation leads to bad science' addressing replication crises in science. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output, with 49 research outputs documented through 2025, appearing in high-impact journals across multiple disciplines including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, PLoS ONE, and various philosophy and anthropology journals. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly meta-scientific concerns, with recent publications focusing on research values, PhD attrition, and science funding ethics. NWO Vidi Award (2013) for 'The Darwinisation of culture' Excellence grant from TU/e's Executive Board for work on the 'Things that make us smart' program Elected member of the Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering (2018) Vaesen has supervised multiple graduate students (with 4 supervised works documented) and secured significant research funding, including his Vidi grant for the 'Darwinizing culture' project (2014-2019). He has been actively involved in science policy discussions, particularly regarding research funding reform and interdisciplinary research assessment. His work has generated substantial media attention, with 127 press/media mentions including coverage by Times Higher Education, Volkskrant, and various radio outlets. As co-founder of the Eindhoven Meta-Science Center, Vaesen plays a key role in advancing meta-scientific research at TU/e. His external position at Leiden University's Human Origins Group demonstrates his interdisciplinary reach across philosophy, anthropology, and evolutionary studies. He teaches courses including 'Metascience' (since 2024), 'Philosophy of science and technology,' and 'Research methodology for the innovation sciences,' shaping the next generation of scholars in these critical areas.

• Philosophy of Innovation
• Meta-science
• Cultural Evolution
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Dr. Sanne Frequin is an Assistant Professor in Art History at Utrecht University within the Faculty of Humanities. Her work bridges traditional art historical research with digital methodologies. Academic coordinator of the Master’s program in Art History Board member of the Utrecht University Teaching Academy (T@UU) Coordinator of the Digital ArtLab Her research focuses on digital and 3D reconstruction of medieval and early modern art , particularly lost or damaged artefacts. Key projects include: The 3D reconstruction of Guy of Avesnes’ tomb Digital analysis of the Lindau Master’s panel painting Development of the #MedievalMe serious game She actively engages in science communication through: Radio appearances (NPO Radio 1’s De Wild in de Middag , OVT ) Collaborations with heritage institutions (Museum Catharijneconvent, KB National Library) Public projects like the Medieval Meme Machine

• Digital Art History
• 3D Reconstruction
• Technical Art History
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Prof. dr. Lambert Schomaker is a Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Groningen, leading the Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Engineering (ALICE) institute within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His work spans perceptual intelligence, machine learning, and neuromorphic computing, with significant contributions to handwriting recognition, robotics, and historical document analysis. Affiliations: Bernoulli Institute, CogniGron (Cognitive Systems & Materials), and Data Science & Systems Complexity (DSSC) centers. Education: M.Sc. (1983) and Ph.D. (1991) in Psychophysiology/Psychology from Nijmegen University. Research Interests: AI, pattern recognition, neural networks, autonomous systems, and applications in cultural heritage (e.g., the MONK system for handwritten archive indexing). He has pioneered handwriting recognition methods used in modern devices like tablets and led the 30MEuro Target project for large-scale data mining. Grants & Projects: Includes NWO-funded initiatives (e.g., Catch, TriGraph) and EU projects (MANTIS, MANIC). Current focus areas include neuromorphic computing with electronic materials and AI-driven analysis of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Awards: IBM Faculty Awards (2011, 2012), IAPR Best Paper Award (2012), Ching Yee Suen Special Award (2012). Advising: Supervised over 20 PhD students in AI, robotics, and document analysis. Active in industry collaborations (e.g., HP, Microsoft). Labs/Teams: Director of ALICE, contributor to CogniGron, and leader of the MONK system team. Current research includes neuromorphic hardware development and AI applications in maintenance systems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Pattern Recognition
• Machine Learning
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Kerstin Bunte is a Professor of Machine Learning for interdisciplinary data analysis at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Bernoulli Institute's Intelligent Systems Group. She holds an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Birmingham and leads the Intelligent Systems Group. Her research focuses on interpretable machine learning, interdisciplinary applications (e.g., astrophysics and biomedical data), and visualization techniques. Research Interests: - Machine Learning - Artificial Intelligence - Explainable AI (XAI) - Interpretable Models - Dimensionality Reduction - Data Visualization - Astrophysical Data Analysis - Medical Imaging Awards & Grants: - DSSC XS funding (2023) - NWO VIDI grant (2020) - Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (2016–present) Advising & Students: Supervised PhD students include Elisa Oostwal, Janis Norden, Matteo Marcantoni, and Petra Awad. Research spans topics like tumor segmentation in medical imaging, astrophysical structure detection, and autonomous navigation systems. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Intelligent Systems Group, collaborating with institutions like the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick. Work involves interdisciplinary projects combining machine learning with astronomy, biomedical sciences, and robotics.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• XAI (Explainable Artificial Intelligence)
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René Glas is an Assistant Professor of New Media and Digital Culture at the Department of Media and Culture Studies , Utrecht University . His research explores digital games , game culture , media literacy , and play as method , with a focus on paratextuality, gaming history, and the socio-cultural impacts of games. His publications and projects, including the Digital Literacy Games KIEM GO-CI grant and contributions to the Journal of Gaming & Virtual Worlds , emphasize trends in educational game design , game preservation , and cross-disciplinary media analysis . Glas frequently contributes to public discourse through interviews (e.g., NPO Radio 1’s De Nacht van... ) and collaborations within the Shape2Gether Erasmus+ project .

• Digital Games
• Game Culture
• Media Literacy
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Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Redhead is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen (since 2023) within the Department of Sociology and the Inter-university Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS). He concurrently serves as a Guest Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology's Department of Human Behavior, Ecology and Culture. Previously, he held roles including Group Leader (2020–2023) and Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2018–2020) at the same institute, and Visiting Researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017–2018). Education: PhD in Psychology (2015–2018), University of Essex Masters by Research (MA) in Anthropology (2014–2015), Durham University BA (Hons) in Archaeology and Anthropology (2011–2014), Durham University Research Interests: Redhead focuses on cultural evolution, human behavioral ecology, social hierarchy, and social network analysis . His work examines how social structures, cooperation, and inequality emerge in diverse contexts—from rural Colombian communities to foraging societies in the Congo Basin. He employs advanced statistical methods and computational models to analyze complex social systems. Articles Trends: His recent publications emphasize methodological innovations (e.g., Bayesian network analysis, STRAND software), cross-cultural studies of cooperation and status, and interdisciplinary approaches bridging anthropology, evolutionary biology, and sociology. Awards: Human Behavior & Evolution Society Margo Wilson Award (2024) NSF HNDS Program Co-PI Grant ($400,000, 2022) Leakey Foundation Research Grant (2025) Teaching & Grants: Redhead teaches courses on Solidarity & Social Contexts and Methodology & Data Collection at the University of Groningen. He actively secures grants as PI/Co-I, including multi-million-dollar NSF and ESRC funding.

• Anthropology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Psychology
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Dr. Rob van Gent is a Researcher at the Mathematical Institute within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His work focuses on the history of astronomy, celestial cartography, and historical scientific instruments. He has contributed extensively to studies of star catalogs, medieval astronomical instruments like astrolabes, and the evolution of celestial maps from antiquity to modern times. Key research interests include the analysis of historical star atlases (e.g., Cellarius' Harmonia Macrocosmica), cross-cultural astronomy transmission (e.g., Al-Sufi's influence), and the digitization of historical astronomical resources. He served on the editorial board of KNAW Press from 2009 to 2010, reflecting his engagement in scholarly publishing. With over 44 publications, van Gent explores topics ranging from ancient eclipse records to the origins of telescopic technology. His work bridges historical documentation with modern astronomical practices, particularly through projects like the IAU Working Group on Star Names. He actively contributes to public understanding of astronomy history through publications and digitization efforts of rare celestial maps and instruments.

• History of Astronomy
• Celestial Cartography
• Historical Scientific Instruments
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Bas ter Haar Romeny is a Full Professor of Ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern History at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Faculty of Humanities, Dept. AHA). He leads the Amsterdam Peshitta Institute, focusing on Syriac biblical texts and cultural heritage. His research bridges philology, archaeology, and social sciences, emphasizing cultural memory and minority identities in Late Antiquity. Education: MA in Semitic Languages and Civilizations (Leiden University, 1992, cum laude) MA in Theology (Leiden University, 1993, cum laude) PhD in Ancient History (Leiden University, 1997, cum laude; awarded Praemium Erasmianum Prize) Research Interests: Romeny studies interactions between Greek and Semitic cultures, minority group formation (e.g., Syriac Christians), and the role of material culture (textiles, dress) in identity. He pioneered interdisciplinary approaches combining textual analysis with archaeological and art historical methods. Grants & Awards: NWO Pionier Grant (€4M+ total secured) EURYI Award (2005) Member of Young Academy (KNAW, 2004) Teaching: Teaches in History, Ancient Studies, and Classics programs. Emphasizes methodology and critical engagement with primary sources. Labs/Teams: Leads the Peshitta Institute and collaborates on projects like 'Fitting In/Standing Out' (dress in Middle Eastern diasporas).

• Ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern History
• Cultural Memory
• Biblical Exegesis
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Prof. D.J. (Hans) Huisman is a Professor of Geoarchaeology and Archaeometry at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. He holds additional roles as Senior Researcher at the Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed (Amersfoort) and serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Archaeological Science and the Netherlands Isotope GEochemistry Laboratory (NIGEL). His research focuses on geoarchaeological methods, soil micromorphology, and archaeological heritage management, particularly in prehistoric landscapes and submerged environments. Recent work includes studies on Roman metalworking yards, Mesolithic hearth features, and the application of geophysical techniques for landscape analysis. His publications span experimental archaeology, material analysis, and ethical debates in archaeology. Research interests include the integration of micromorphological analysis with archaeological interpretation, the impact of environmental processes on site formation, and the role of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding prehistoric human-environment interactions. He has collaborated on projects such as the 'Finding Suitable Grounds' initiative exploring submerged Neolithic landscapes. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable management of cultural heritage and terrestrial ecosystems. Key projects: Magnetometer mapping of drowned prehistoric landscapes, ant nest morphology studies, and Roman metallurgy analysis External roles: Editorial board member and senior researcher in cultural heritage institutions Publications: 43+ peer-reviewed articles, datasets on prehistoric glass, and contributions to archaeological methodology debates

• Geoarchaeology
• Soil Micromorphology
• Archaeometry
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Emily Ruiz Puerta is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Arctic Centre, University of Groningen (Faculty of Arts, Arctic and Antarctic studies department) and a Guest Researcher at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen. Her work focuses on ancient and modern genomics with a specialization in Arctic archaeology and anthropological studies under the ArcHeritage network. Dr. Ruiz Puerta earned her PhD in Ancient Genomics and Arctic Archaeology from the University of Groningen in October 2024, with her dissertation titled "The use of ancient genomes to unveil the evolutionary history and social implications of Atlantic walruses hunting during the last 5000 years in the Arctic." She previously completed a Master's degree in Sustainability, Conservation, and Spatial Planning from AgroParisTech and the MNHN of Paris, following her Bachelor's in Biology from Universidad Cayetano Heredia, Peru. Her research interests center on understanding genetic adaptations of species through ecological and archaeological lenses. Dr. Ruiz Puerta has conducted international research internships focused on genetic adaptation in various species, including camels, South American fur seals, and Atlantic walruses. She has developed a particular interest in human-animal-environment interactions through an anthropological lens. Her work aims to connect the past with the present to inform sustainable futures, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and biodiversity. Dr. Ruiz Puerta's research output demonstrates a strong focus on Arctic ecosystems, particularly examining the evolutionary history and human impact on marine mammal populations. Her work combines ancient DNA analysis with archaeological evidence to understand how climate change and human activities have shaped biodiversity in the Arctic region over millennia. She has made significant contributions to our understanding of walrus population dynamics, Norse exploitation patterns, and the broader implications for conservation biology. Stu Innes memorial student Travel Bursary (2022) Dr. Ruiz Puerta has been actively involved in the ArcHeritage network and was previously part of the MSCA-EU SeaChanges project (2019-2023), which investigated thresholds in human exploitation of marine vertebrates. Her work involves collaboration with Canadian Inuit communities, integrating traditional knowledge with scientific methods to locate archaeological sites and understand ancestral hunting practices. As part of the Arctic Centre at the University of Groningen, Dr. Ruiz Puerta works within a multidisciplinary team focused on Arctic research, contributing to our understanding of how past environmental changes can inform future climate adaptation strategies.

• Ancient Genomics
• Arctic Archaeology
• Anthropology
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Sandrine Gallois is a Post Doctoral Researcher at Leiden University's Faculty of Archaeology, Department of Archaeological Sciences, where she contributes to the HARVEST Project exploring food behavior among Congo Basin societies. Her research focuses on the anthropology of food, ethno-ecology, and human-environment interactions, with particular attention to forager-horticulturalist communities like the Baka in Cameroon. She employs interdisciplinary methods, combining ethnographic fieldwork with botanical and microbiological analysis to study dietary practices, biodiversity, and the impacts of market integration. Her work bridges archaeology, anthropology, and ecology, emphasizing the role of food systems in cultural and ecological sustainability. Gallois has published on topics ranging from dietary shifts in hunter-gatherer societies to the microbiome stability across subsistence strategies. She holds a prestigious Rising Talent Prize (2019) for her innovative contributions. Collaborations include projects with institutions in Bolivia, Indonesia, and Europe, reflecting her global perspective on human-environment dynamics. Her research also explores knowledge transmission in childhood, using social network analyses to understand how cultural practices are learned and maintained among Baka youth. Gallois actively participates in conservation efforts, highlighting the ecological and economic importance of non-timber forest products in Central Africa.

• Anthropology of Food
• Archaeological Sciences
• Ethno-Ecology
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