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• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Attention
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Dr. Angelina Vernetti is a Research Scientist at Yale University's Child Study Center, affiliated with the Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism (SANA) Program. She holds a PhD in Developmental Neuropsychology from Birkbeck, University of London, and completed postdoctoral training at Yale. Her research focuses on social attention, reinforcement learning, and emotional regulation in children with autism, using advanced methodologies like eye-tracking and physiological recordings. Education: PhD in Developmental Neuropsychology, Birkbeck, University of London (2018) MSc in Neurosciences and Neuropsychology, University of Toulouse (2010) BSc in Cell Biology, University of Angers (2008) Research Interests : Dr. Vernetti investigates the neural and behavioral foundations of social difficulties in autism, including social attention mechanisms, emotional regulation abnormalities, and language processing deficits. Her work integrates experimental paradigms with neuroimaging and physiological measures to identify biomarkers for early intervention. Collaborations: She collaborates with prominent researchers like Katarzyna Chawarska and Suzanne Macari, focusing on neurodevelopmental mechanisms and translational research. Her team explores innovative approaches to autism assessment, including live eye-tracking and puppet-based interventions. Labs & Affiliations: Member of the Chawarska Lab and the Center for Brain & Mind Health. Active in training undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students in autism research methodologies.

Yuleng ZengView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Political Economy
• International Relations
• Political Science
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Yuleng Zeng is an Assistant Professor of International Political Economy at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. He is affiliated with the Center for International Relations Research (CIRR). His work focuses on the security implications of economic interdependence, tools of economic statecraft, major power competition, and contemporary Chinese foreign policy. He holds an associate editor position at Political Research Exchange . Research interests include international relations, security studies, and the intersection of economic policies with geopolitical strategies. His studies analyze how trade dynamics influence state power and interstate relations, including topics like sanctions, trade networks, and Chinese investment patterns. Publications span journals such as Journal of Law and Courts , Conflict Management and Peace Science , and Journal of Contemporary China . Recent work examines U.S. sanctions impacts, judicial independence models, and EU-China trade dynamics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and grants information is not detailed here. Zeng contributes to academic networks through editorial roles and research collaborations, focusing on advancing theoretical frameworks in international political economy.

• Sustainable urban development
• Smart Cities
• Urban Studies
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Alasdair Reid is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University within the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. He specializes in sustainable urban development and Smart Cities research, with a particular focus on planning and development. His academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Management (RICS accredited), an MSc in City Planning and Regeneration (RTPI accredited), and a PG Cert in Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practice in Higher Education. His research interests span across: Sustainable urban development Smart Cities Urban Studies Planning and Development Real Estate Management Reid's scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of urban development, digital technologies, and sustainability. His recent publications analyze the evolution of smart city research, identify methodological approaches to overcome research divisions in the field, and explore strategic principles for smart city development based on European best practices. He has made significant contributions to understanding smart specialization strategies and their implementation in regional policy contexts, with particular attention to the transition from Triple to Quadruple Helix innovation models. His notable scientific achievements include: Chartered Planning and Development Surveyor (MRICS) - 2020 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) - 2017 Reid has been actively involved in several significant research projects including SURegen, CLUE, EXPGOV, Smart Accelerator, and Online S3. His current work includes the "Phase 2: Digital Transformation Of The Building Standards System" project running from 2023-2025, which supports the Scottish Government's commitments to digital transformation in building standards. He also contributes to the Institute for Sustainable Construction, focusing on sustainable urban development within the Culture and Communities research theme.

• Airport Operations
• Transportation Simulation
• Air Traffic Management
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Miguel Mujica Mota is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Technology, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and a member of the Centre of Applied Research Technology. His research focuses on airport operations, multimodal transport systems, and simulation modeling. He has expertise in analyzing capacity challenges in multi-airport systems, particularly in Mexico City, and developing decision support systems for airport security and resource allocation. His work integrates sustainability and efficiency, addressing topics like environmental reporting in airlines and post-pandemic airport recovery strategies. Research Contributions: Dr. Mujica Mota has published extensively on airport capacity optimization, multimodal transport integration, and simulation-based methodologies. Key projects include the X-TEAM D2D initiative for door-to-door travel and the IMHOTEP project for smart passenger flow management. His work often involves collaboration with institutions like Schiphol Airport and the H2020 EU framework. Research Interests: Airport terminal design, air traffic management, simulation modeling, multimodal logistics, and sustainable aviation. Awards: A-BOOST Research Fund (2020) Beste paper award EMM2018 X-TEAM D2D Project Recognition (2020) Activities: Organized conferences like the 2023 EUROSIM Simulation Seminar and served on committees for events such as the 2024 Multilog Conference. Grants & Projects: Involved in EU-funded initiatives like H2020, focusing on multimodal integration and sustainable transport solutions. His research also explores climate change impacts on infrastructure and simulation-based validation approaches.

Ivano CardinaleView profile

Professor

• Political Economy
• Economic Theory
• Structural Economic Analysis
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Ivano Cardinale is a Professor and Head of the Institute of Management Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. He previously held a Junior Research Fellowship at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has been a Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall, Cambridge. He founded and directs the Structural Economic Analysis Unit and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Structural Change and Economic Dynamics . PhD, University of Cambridge 2022 Feltrinelli Giovani Prize for Social Sciences (Italy's top award for researchers under 40) 2019 Guest Faculty, Learning Innovation Laboratory, Harvard University His research in Structural Political Economy examines how material, social, and cognitive structures shape economic conflicts and policy outcomes. Key areas include institutional theory, industrial dynamics, and energy transition frameworks. He analyzes systemic interests, sectoral conflicts, and structural conditions through theoretical and empirical studies. Recent publications explore gas market vulnerabilities in EU energy policy, Pasinetti's institutional theory, and networked economic structures. His work appears in Structural Change and Economic Dynamics , Energy Economics , and Cambridge Journal of Economics . Scientific awards include: 2022: Feltrinelli Giovani Prize (Social Sciences) 2019: Political Economy Research Fellowship (ISRF) 2016: Life Membership, Clare Hall, Cambridge He contributes to academic governance through editorial roles and co-edited major handbooks including The Palgrave Handbook of Political Economy (2018) and The Political Economy of the Eurozone (2017).

Brooks CasasView profile

Professor

• Decision Neuroscience
• Computational Psychiatry
• Social Decision-Making
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Brooks Casas, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, with joint appointments in the Department of Psychology (College of Science), Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics (College of Engineering), and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine (School of Medicine) at Virginia Tech. He is also a College of Science Faculty Fellow, recognized for his contributions to decision neuroscience and computational psychiatry. Ph.D. in Psychology, Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine Former Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine Brooks Casas investigates the neural computations underlying social decision-making, focusing on how valuation, learning, and social preferences shape human choices. His research integrates decision neuroscience, behavioral economics, and social psychology to understand both normative and pathological decision processes. Key areas include trust, risk preferences, social influence, and impaired decision-making in psychiatric disorders such as substance abuse and borderline personality disorder. His lab employs fMRI, computational modeling, and longitudinal studies to explore these phenomena. His recent publications span topics such as machine learning applications in diagnosing borderline personality disorder, neural predictors of adolescent risk behaviors, and the role of cognitive control in substance use. His work often involves large-scale longitudinal studies, such as the decade-long investigation into early life adversity and brain development with Jungmeen Kim-Spoon. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Casas leads the Casas Lab within the Center for Human Neuroscience Research and collaborates extensively with students and researchers across disciplines. His work is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment. He advises multiple graduate students and early-career researchers, contributing significantly to training in computational psychiatry and decision neuroscience. His lab, the Casas Lab, is part of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and focuses on human neuroscience research, particularly using neuroimaging and behavioral experiments to study social and economic decision-making.

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Game Theory
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Maroš Servátka is a Professor at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Economics and Finance, University of Economics in Bratislava. He previously held academic positions at Macquarie Graduate School of Management (2015–2024), University of Canterbury (2007–2015), and University of Mannheim (2006). His research spans experimental economics, behavioral economics, game theory, and finance, with a focus on decision-making, procrastination, market design, and trust. Education: PhD in Economics, 2015, Macquarie Graduate School of Management PhD in Economics, 2006, University of Arizona Master’s in Quantitative Methods and Information Systems, 2000, School Glówna Handlowa Research Interests: Servátka’s work explores behavioral and experimental economics, particularly how psychological factors and institutional designs affect economic decisions. He has investigated topics like tax compliance, charitable giving, project scheduling accuracy, and market equilibrium adjustments. Article Trends: His recent publications (2021–2023) emphasize behavioral nudges, scheduling efficiency, and institutional designs to mitigate economic inefficiencies. Earlier works focus on game theory, fairness, and market mechanisms. Grants and Projects: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (2022–2026): Financial Decision Making of Young Australians VEGA (Slovak Ministry, 2021–2025): Psychological Nudges and Tax Compliance Slovak Research and Development Agency (2020–2024): Evidence-Based Policy Making Czech Science Foundation (2020–2022): Unintended Consequences of Promotions IFREE (2019–2020): Natural-Resource Windfalls and Accountability Organizational Experience: He is a member of the University of Alaska Anchorage Experimental Economics Laboratory (since 2019), FAME Council (Group for Research in Applied Economics, since 2020), the Slovak Economic Association (since 2013), and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics (since 2013).

Laurence M. BallView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• Inflation Dynamics
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Laurence M. Ball is Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Economics. He also holds positions as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and consultant for the International Monetary Fund. Ball has served as a Visiting Scholar at numerous central banks including the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England, and Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Ball received his PhD in Economics from MIT and has established himself as a leading macroeconomist specializing in monetary policy, inflation dynamics, and unemployment. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of the Phillips curve, inflation targeting frameworks, and the natural rate of unemployment. He is particularly known for developing the weighted median inflation measure as a superior alternative to traditional core inflation metrics. Ball's research portfolio reveals consistent focus on understanding inflation behavior across different economic environments, from the Great Recession to the post-pandemic period. His recent work (2023-2025) has centered on shelter inflation measurement, post-pandemic inflation dynamics, and refining inflation targeting frameworks. The thematic continuity across his publications demonstrates his sustained contribution to monetary economics, with particular emphasis on empirical validation of theoretical models using real-world data. Scientific Recognition: Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research Author of influential book The Fed and Lehman Brothers: Setting the Record Straight on a Financial Disaster (Cambridge University Press, 2018) Extensive publication record in top economics journals and NBER working papers Ball has made significant contributions to policy debates through his IMF consultancy and central bank engagements. His work on inflation measurement during the pandemic provided timely insights for monetary policymakers worldwide. His research on hysteresis in unemployment has influenced how economists understand the long-term effects of recessions. Ball maintains an active research agenda, with multiple working papers published through 2025 addressing contemporary monetary policy challenges.

• Monetary Policy
• Political Economy
• Corporate Financial Constraints
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Jérôme Héricourt is a Lecturer at the University of Lille 1, affiliated with the EQUIPPE laboratory . His academic background includes a graduate degree from Sciences-Po Paris, a doctorate, and accreditation to direct research (HDR) in economics from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. He has taught at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, University of Paris-Est Créteil, and Sciences-Po Paris. Research Interests : His work spans two primary domains: (1) monetary policy and corporate behavior under financial constraints, and (2) political economy , focusing on factors shaping voting criteria and individual political choices. His 2012 publication on immigration perception highlights intersections between public opinion, media discourse, and policy development. Collaborations & Affiliations : Collaborated with Gilles Spielvogel on immigration studies. Active within the EQUIPPE (Études et QUantifications en Politique Publique et Environnement) laboratory, a multidisciplinary research center at the University of Lille 1.

Daniel SchnurrView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Data Economics
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Daniel Schnurr holds the Chair of Machine Learning, especially Uncertainty Quantification at the University of Regensburg since August 2022, where he conducts research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data economics, and digital market regulation. Previously, he headed the Data Policies research group at the University of Passau, building his expertise in the economic and regulatory aspects of digital markets. His educational background includes a doctorate in business informatics from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2016), where he also worked for three years as a research associate at the Institute for Information Systems and Marketing. He completed his undergraduate and master's studies in Information Systems at KIT (2007-2013), with international experience at Concordia University in Canada and Singapore Management University. Professor Schnurr's research focuses on the technical, economic, and social implications of new machine learning methods and data as a decisive competitive factor and driver of innovation in digital markets. His work examines how data functions as both an economic asset and regulatory challenge, particularly in contexts of market power, competition policy, and AI governance. He investigates uncertainty quantification in machine learning systems while considering their broader economic and societal impacts. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent output in top-tier journals including Management Science, Journal of Information Technology, and Journal of Competition Law & Economics, with recent work increasingly focusing on AI regulation, data access remedies, and uncertainty-aware AI systems. The trajectory shows evolution from telecommunications infrastructure research to contemporary digital market and AI regulation issues. As a Research Fellow at the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) since 2022, he has authored numerous policy reports addressing regulation of cloud computing services, digital platforms, and data economy frameworks. His policy contributions bridge academic research with practical regulatory implementation, particularly regarding the European AI Act and Digital Services Act. His research program involves experimental approaches to understanding data markets, human-AI interaction dynamics, and regulatory effectiveness. Through his work at CERRE and collaborations with international scholars, he contributes to shaping evidence-based digital policy in the European context while maintaining strong connections to academic research communities in information systems and economics.

Tiffany D. BarnesView profile

Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Gender & Politics
• Latin American Politics
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Tiffany D. Barnes is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin. She holds a PhD from Rice University and specializes in Comparative Politics with a focus on gender and politics, Latin American politics, and political leadership. Her research examines institutional influences on political behavior through quantitative and qualitative methods. Education: PhD, Rice University Her work has secured over $600,000 in grants and includes authorship of four books: Gendering Legislative Behavior , Working Class Inclusion , The Representational Consequences of Electronic Voting Reform , and Women, Politics, and Power . She co-edits the Elements in Gender & Politics series for Cambridge University Press and serves as editor at the British Journal of Political Science . Scientific awards include the Emerging Scholar Award (2018), Early Career Award (2017), Alan Rosenthal Prize (2017), and Richard F. Fenno, Jr. Prize (2024). She founded The Empirical Study of Gender Research Network (EGEN) and has held prestigious fellowships at Notre Dame and Tulane.

Simon ThomasView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pilgrimage Tourism
• Heritage Tourism
• Tourism Studies
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Dr. Simon Thomas is a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Wales' South Wales Business School, specializing in Pilgrimage, Memorial & Tourism Studies. He leads the Doctor of Business Administration program and oversees the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Group. With a PhD in Pilgrimage Tourism (2013), he has extensive experience in doctoral supervision and external examining roles across UK institutions. Education: PhD Pilgrimage Tourism, University of South Wales (2013) MA Heritage Tourism, University of Wales Trinity College Carmarthen (2005) PgCert Education (Tourism), University of Wales Newport (2003) BA (Hons) Tourism & Leisure Management, University of Glamorgan (2001) Research Interests: Focused on pilgrimage tourism, heritage tourism innovation, and sustainable tourism development. His work bridges academic inquiry with practical applications, including a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the Cardiff Story Museum rated 'outstanding' by the KTP Board. Key themes include secular pilgrimage dynamics, autoethnographic methodologies, and cultural identity in tourism. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including studies on Lourdes pilgrimage, Welsh heritage entrepreneurship, and thanatourism. Recent work explores NGO engagement strategies and digital tourism innovation. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Outstanding KTP Board Rating (Cardiff Story Museum collaboration) 4* ABS Full Paper Award Advising & Grants: Supervised over 25 doctoral candidates across business and tourism disciplines. Active in external examining roles (e.g., Coventry University, Bishop Grossteste University) and curriculum design. Led projects funded by the Welsh Government and private sector partnerships. Labs & Teams: Research Lead for the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Group, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on tourism policy, innovation, and cultural heritage.

Mustapha SheikhView profile

Professor

• Islamic Thought
• Muslim Societies
• Islamic Law and Legal Theory
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Professor Mustapha Sheikh is Chair in Islamic Thought and Muslim Societies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds. He is Co-Director of the Iqbal Centre for Critical Muslim Studies and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on Muslim intellectual history, Islamic law, and contemporary socio-political issues affecting Muslim communities globally. His educational background includes a DPhil in Theology and Religion from the University of Oxford, an MSt in the Study of Religions (Oxford), a BA in Arabic and Islamic Law, and a BSc in Project Management from University College London. His academic journey reflects a deep integration of traditional Islamic scholarship and rigorous Western academic training. Sheikh's research is centered on two interrelated strands: first, Islamic intellectual and legal history, particularly revivalist and reformist movements in the Ottoman and early modern Islamic world; second, the socio-scientific analysis of contemporary Muslim societies, including Islamophobia, Islamic finance, food and water security, and decolonial studies. His seminal work Ottoman Puritanism and Its Discontents (Oxford University Press, 2016) has significantly reshaped scholarly understanding of the Qadizadeli movement and Taymiyyan influences in Ottoman thought. He is a pioneer in advancing Critical Muslim Studies as a post-Orientalist framework for rethinking Islamic tradition. His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining Islamic legal theory with social justice, environmental security, and political economy. Themes such as intersectional oppression, decoloniality, and ethical finance recur across his work, reflecting a commitment to justice-oriented scholarship. He frequently collaborates with scholars across disciplines and geographies, particularly in the Global South. Member, British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) Member, British Association of Islamic Studies (BRAIS) Board Member, (In)Justice International Professor Sheikh actively supervises PhD students and has successfully guided over 20 doctoral candidates to completion. His research is supported by collaborations across institutions, including the University of Punjab (where he is a Visiting Professor) and Harper Adams University. He is currently co-editing volumes on global injustice and Islamic finance, and working on a book about healing racial trauma from an Islamic psycho-spiritual perspective. He leads and participates in numerous research groups, including the Arabic History group and the Centre for Religion and Public Life, and is deeply involved in public engagement through talks, webinars, and podcasts addressing Islamophobia, women’s rights under Shari’a, and decolonising knowledge.

Jerome BusemeyerView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Quantum Cognition
• Decision Making
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Jerome Busemeyer is a Distinguished Professor and Provost Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, with a joint affiliation in the Cognitive Science Program. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, reflecting his significant contributions to the science of decision-making and cognitive modeling. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of South Carolina (1979), an M.A. from the same institution (1976), and a B.A. cum laude from the University of Cincinnati (1973). He completed postdoctoral training in Quantitative Methods at the University of Illinois in 1980. Busemeyer's research focuses on mathematical and computational models of human judgment and decision-making , with pioneering work in quantum cognition , dynamic models , and neural network modeling . He developed Decision Field Theory , a dynamic cognitive model of decision processes, and has led the application of quantum probability to explain cognitive 'errors' such as order effects and violations of rational decision rules. His recent publications reveal a consistent trend toward integrating quantum-theoretic frameworks with empirical decision research, exploring topics such as pricing behavior, confidence judgments, multi-attribute decisions, and medical decision-making. These works appear in top journals including Psychological Review , Trends in Cognitive Sciences , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , indicating sustained high-impact contributions. Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor, Indiana University Provost Professor, Indiana University Busemeyer has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have become active collaborators and co-authors. His lab, the Judgment and Decision-Making Laboratory (Decision Research Laboratory), supports interdisciplinary research in cognitive science and receives ongoing funding for theoretical and experimental work. He has authored influential books, including Quantum Models of Cognition and Decision and Cognitive Modeling . The lab, located in Room A300G of the Psychology Building, fosters collaborative research on decision-making, quantum cognition, and computational modeling, with active projects involving fMRI, behavioral experiments, and theoretical development.

Slava JankinView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Slava Jankin is a Professor of Data Science and Government at the University of Birmingham’s School of Government, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Institute for Data and AI and Founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Government. He is concurrently a Fellow and Founding Director of the Data Science Lab at the Hertie School in Berlin. Previously, he held a Professorship at the University of Essex and has worked at University College London (UCL) and the London School of Economics (LSE). His research bridges computational methods, governance, and climate policy, with a focus on AI applications in public institutions, climate-health surveillance, and misinformation resilience. Jankin earned a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin (2009), a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (2006), and a BSc from Belarus State Economic University (2002). **Education**: • PhD in Political Science, Trinity College Dublin (2009) • Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, Trinity College Dublin (2006) • BSc Econ with Distinction, Belarus State Economic University (2002) **Research Interests**: Jankin’s work integrates AI and computational methods with governance challenges, including climate policy, health surveillance, and institutional effectiveness. He leads initiatives like the Lancet Countdown’s climate-health monitoring and the CATALYSE project on climate impacts. His research also explores digital twins for governance systems and the role of cultural diversity in societal resilience against misinformation. **Grants & Collaborations**: He advises the UN and EU on AI and data science, co-leads the Lancet Countdown, and collaborates with institutions like the Alan Turing Institute. His applied work includes developing AI tools for public service optimization and policy simulations. **Labs & Teams**: Directs the Centre for AI in Government (University of Birmingham) and the Hertie School’s Data Science Lab, fostering interdisciplinary teams to advance computational methods in public policy.