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Henrik Madsen is a Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on energy systems, stochastic processes, and mathematical modeling. He leads research in areas such as demand response in district heating, probabilistic forecasting, and integration of renewable energy sources. Madsen has supervised multiple PhD students and contributes to projects like the IEA DHC Annex TS9 and SEEDS initiative. His expertise includes statistical analysis, time series modeling, and data-driven approaches for energy systems. He actively engages in collaborative research on smart grids, thermal energy storage, and sustainable energy solutions. Education: Academic qualifications from DTU, though specific details are not provided in the text. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling of energy systems Probabilistic forecasting methodologies Integration of wind and solar power Dynamic modeling for district heating Data assimilation in hydrological systems Optimization of energy flexibility Publications & Trends: Recent works emphasize demand response strategies, district heating optimization, and machine learning tools like the nabqr Python package and evalprob4cast R package. His research bridges theoretical stochastic methods with practical applications in energy infrastructure. Grants & Projects: IEA DHC Annex TS9: Digitalization of district heating SEEDS: RES-integrated electrified heating systems Data-Driven Methods for Demand-Side Flexibility Labs/Teams: Collaborates with DTU's Dynamical Systems group and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Frigg 2.0 energy system analysis framework.

• Energy Systems
• Stochastic Processes
• Demand Response
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Ivan Adriyanov Nikolov is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He specializes in Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Augmented Reality, with a focus on 3D reconstruction techniques like Structure-from-Motion (SfM). His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, particularly in wind turbine blade inspection and educational technology. His educational background includes contributions to computer science education through innovative teaching methods. He has led projects like 'Drone Application for Pioneering Reporting in Wind Turbine Blade Inspection' (2017–2019) and 'Leading Edge Roughness - Wind Turbine Blades' (2015–2019), advancing drone-based inspection and 3D modeling for wind energy sectors. Research interests include synthetic data generation, environmental monitoring datasets (e.g., BrackishMOT, DigiWeather), and improving VR/AR user experiences. He has developed tools for dynamic lighting in pixel art games and multimodal guardian systems in VR. His datasets, such as Sewer Defect Point Clouds and Wind Turbine Blade SfM Reconstructions, are publicly available for academic use. He actively contributes to educational innovation, such as flipped classroom strategies to boost programming class engagement. His interdisciplinary approach spans computer graphics, AI-driven NPC interactions, and collaborative mixed-reality games for trust-building. Labs/Teams: Member of the Computer Graphics Group and Visual Analysis and Perception team at Aalborg University. Collaborates with industry partners on drone technology and environmental surveillance systems.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Augmented Reality
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Brian Nielsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, under The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Systems, Model Checking, IoT Networks, and Autonomous Vehicles. He has been actively involved in projects such as domOS (operating system for smart buildings), FED (Flexible Energy Denmark), and compositional verification of multicore avionics systems. His work emphasizes model-based validation, formal methods, and industrial applications, particularly in safety-critical systems. Recent research highlights include energy-efficient motion planning for autonomous vehicles, comparative analysis of network simulators, and sigfox-based IoT modeling. He has received awards including the Application Coordinator Pool and START funds (both in 2007). Key Projects: domOS, FED, compositional verification of multicore systems Grants: Multiple EU-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe) and industry collaborations Awards: Application Coordinator Pool (2007), START funds (2007) His publications span over 80 articles, with a focus on real-time systems, IoT interoperability, and model-driven development. He has advised two PhD students and has been actively involved in organizing international conferences and workshops.

• Distributed Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Real-Time Systems
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Klemen Rupnik is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University, under the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His work is centered within the Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Systems Research Group, where he contributes to advancing knowledge in building technology, indoor climate, and sustainable building systems. His research focuses on improving indoor environmental quality and optimizing building systems for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This includes studies on ventilation, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and integrated design approaches for high-performance buildings. His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, architecture, and environmental health. The research group emphasizes both experimental and computational methods to analyze and enhance building performance. Projects often involve system-level integration of HVAC technologies, monitoring of real-world building conditions, and development of control strategies for healthier indoor environments. Klemen Rupnik has not listed any scientific awards in the provided information. He is involved in research activities related to building technology and indoor environmental systems, though specific grants or funding sources are not mentioned. He is part of a dedicated research group working on next-generation building solutions, focusing on sustainability, occupant well-being, and technological innovation in the built environment.

• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Building Systems
• Building Technology
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Luis Filipe dos Santos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Media Technology at Aalborg University’s Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research and teaching focus on sustainable architecture, daylighting design, energy performance simulation, and human-building interaction, contributing to the global effort toward sustainable urban development and education. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture / Building Science from the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation explored efficient modeling strategies for performance-based building design using daylight and energy simulations. His academic journey includes a prior role as Assistant Professor at Kent State University (2020–2021). His research interests span computational design , generative systems , shading technologies , thermal comfort , and urban energy modeling . He is actively involved in integrating simulation tools and machine learning into architectural pedagogy and practice. His recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in human-centric building design , dynamic shading systems , daylight simulation , and inclusive architectural education . These works often employ advanced computational methods and are published in high-impact journals and conferences such as Building and Environment, Solar Energy, and PLEA. He has received multiple honors, including: AAU Pedagogy Prize (2024) Kent State University CMU Industry Research Grant (2021) Best Doctoral Research in Building Science (UC Berkeley, 2018) Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award (UC Berkeley, 2018) PLEA 2018 Merit Award He has led and contributed to significant research projects such as How CMU gets its groove back and the International Energy Agency EBC Annex 95 on human-centric buildings. He mentors students, organizes academic events, and promotes innovative teaching methods, particularly through problem-based learning and digital simulation tools. His work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in education and sustainable cities, and he is a key contributor to the Lighting Design Lab and the Center for Sustainable and Digital Transformation at Aalborg University.

• Building Science
• Daylighting Design
• Energy Performance Simulation
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Christiane Berger is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. Her research focuses on occupant-centric building design, building performance simulation, and indoor environmental quality, particularly through initiatives like IEA-EBC Annex 79. She leads or participates in multiple projects, including collaborations with C.F. Møller Architects and the International Energy Agency on human-centric buildings and climate resilience. Her work integrates sustainability, digital transformation, and resilience against disruptive events. Key projects include Joint Collaboration on 'Integrated Design of High-Performance Buildings' (2025–) IEA EBC - Annex 95 (2024–2029) ActRes: Agency for Resilience (2023–2025) Research emphasizes occupant behavior modeling, energy efficiency, and multi-domain environmental standards. Awards include the 2023 Building and Environment Best Paper Award and 2021 IBPSA Outstanding Young Contributor Award. Her teaching involves cross-semester collaborations on sustainability and universal design. Labs/teams include the Centre for Sustainable and Digital Transformation and Human Building Interaction initiatives. Over 70+ publications (2019–2025) address thermal comfort, energy performance, agent-based modeling, and occupant-centric standards.

• Occupant-Centric Building Design
• Building Performance Simulation
• Indoor Environmental Quality
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Affiliations & Roles Michele Albano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, focusing on research in IoT, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Edge Computing. He leads the Productive4.0 project (2017–2020), funded by Horizon Europe, addressing Industry 4.0 challenges in product lifecycle management. His work integrates formal verification tools like Uppaal with real-world applications in robotics, energy systems, and blockchain-based platforms. Research Interests Albano's research spans IoT architecture optimization , energy-efficient systems , and model-driven engineering . He develops tools for autonomous exploration algorithms (MAES), edge-cloud resource orchestration, and fault-tolerant computation offloading. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., Uppaal SMC) with practical implementations in smart grids and robotic systems. Recent projects include blockchain-based crowdsourcing for machine learning and energy-aware thermal dynamics estimation in buildings. Collaborations & Impact He collaborates with the European Industry 6.0 community, contributing to the Arrowhead Framework for interoperable IoT systems. His research outputs include 112 publications, with 2025 highlights in human-inspired robotics and cognitive cloud frameworks. Media coverage in 2024–2025 highlights his work on green IT and secure API generation. Albano advises students on system modeling (e.g., ACSmt plugin development) and edge computing optimization. Labs & Teams His research group focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Grids , with contributions to tools like RoutesMobilityModel and FlexHousing. He actively participates in workshops on New Trends in Software Architecture (SATrends '24) and IEEE conferences on Industrial Informatics.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Energy Engineering
• Quality of Service (QoS)
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Olena Kalyanova Larsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of the Built Environment, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Science. Her work focuses on energy-efficient building technologies, particularly double-skin facades and ventilation systems. She leads projects like I-DIFFER (integrating double-skin facades and diffuse ceiling ventilation for school renovations) and EDYCE (dynamic energy certification systems). Her research emphasizes thermal comfort, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable renovation strategies. Key contributions include over 100 publications, including technical reports on facade performance and datasets from monitoring six Danish office rooms. She has collaborated on projects funded by Danish energy initiatives and international networks. Larsen actively engages in conferences, presenting on topics like CFD simulation validation and building energy modeling. She contributes to educational initiatives on sustainable building practices and advises on holistic indoor environmental assessment methodologies. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, addressing challenges in building energy systems, ventilation optimization, and climate-responsive design. Current activities include advancing dynamic energy certification frameworks to reflect real-world building performance.

• Energy Engineering
• Building Simulation
• Thermal Comfort
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Richard Martin Lusby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at DTU Management, Technical University of Denmark. His academic work focuses on Operations Research with specialization in mathematical optimization applied to transportation and energy systems. His research spans railway scheduling, container logistics, maritime transport, and energy storage optimization. Department: Department of Technology, Management and Economics Section: Section for Operations Research, Division for Management Science Location: Building 358, Room 145A, Academy Road, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark Contact: rmlu@dtu.dk, Tel: 45253084 ORCID: 0000-0002-8652-6219 Professor Lusby's research interests center around mathematical optimization methods applied to complex transportation and energy systems. His work spans railway scheduling problems, container logistics optimization, maritime transport operations, and energy storage scheduling. He develops advanced algorithms including Lagrangian Relaxation, Benders decomposition, and stochastic programming approaches to solve challenging real-world problems in these domains. His research has practical applications in improving efficiency and sustainability in transportation networks and energy systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on optimization techniques for transportation systems, particularly in railway operations and container logistics, as well as energy storage scheduling. The research shows a consistent pattern of developing sophisticated mathematical methods to address complex operational challenges in transportation networks, with increasing attention to sustainability considerations in maritime shipping and energy systems. Professor Lusby has been involved in significant research projects including the SWITCH project (Sustainable Network Design - Electrifying Container Shipping), which received funding from Den Danske Maritime Fond. This project explores how battery-powered ships could replace fossil fuels in global shipping through mathematical modeling and AI-driven optimization. He also supervises PhD students, including Georgios Vassos who completed a thesis on "Procurement Policy Analysis in Intermodal Container Logistics". His work has practical implications for improving efficiency in transportation networks, reducing environmental impact in maritime shipping, and optimizing energy systems operations. Through his research, Professor Lusby contributes to both theoretical advances in optimization methods and their practical applications in critical infrastructure sectors.

• Operations Research
• Mathematical Optimization
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Jochen Teizer is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on transforming construction industry productivity and safety through digital technologies like Digital Twins, BIM, and Extended Reality (XR). He specializes in construction safety, automation, lean production, and workforce efficiency. He holds roles such as Vice-President of the International Association on Automation and Robotics in Construction, and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Automation in Construction. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing safer work environments and sustainable practices. Key Expertise: Construction Safety, Automation & Robotics, BIM, XR in Education Recent Projects: Digital Twin Applications, Noise Emission Prediction, Safety Ontology Frameworks Teizer has supervised multiple PhD students in areas like Green Construction Sites and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) using Digital Twins. His awards include the CIBW099/W123 Best Paper Awards (2023, 2024) and the CONVR Best Presentation Award (2024).

• Construction Safety
• Automation and Robotics
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
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Lise Schrøder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg University’s Technical Faculty of IT and Design. She is affiliated with the Geoinformatics & Earth Observation group and the Danish Centre for Spatial Planning, as well as BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research. Her research is centered on marine and maritime spatial planning, geoinformatics, ecosystem services, and digital governance. Her research interests include marine spatial planning (MSP), ecosystem-based approaches, cumulative impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and digital governance in the Nordic region. She applies geoinformatics and earth observation to support sustainable planning and climate adaptation, with a geographical focus on the Baltic Sea region. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing and applying spatial decision-support tools for maritime planning, integrating ecosystem services, stakeholder perceptions, and cumulative impacts. Her work spans environmental science, policy, and geospatial technology, often in interdisciplinary and international collaborations. Project Coordinator, SEADITO: Social-Ecological Analysis and Models for Digital Twin Ocean (2024–2027) Project Coordinator, AquaINFRA: Infrastructure for Marine and Inland Water Research (2024–2027) Project Manager, Knowledge Flows in MSP (2019–2022) Project Participant, Capacity4MSP (2019–2021) She has contributed to media and public discourse on geoinformatics, climate adaptation, and spatial planning, and has delivered lectures on INSPIRE implementation and open government data. She is actively involved in PhD supervision and research training. Lise Schrøder is part of the Geoinformatics & Earth Observation [GEO] research group and collaborates extensively within BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research, focusing on integrative and policy-relevant marine spatial planning solutions.

• Spatial Planning
• Marine Spatial Planning
• Maritime Spatial Planning
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Huanren Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Social Sciences. His research lies at the intersection of behavioral economics, game theory, and organizational behavior, with a focus on strategic and risky decision-making, social norms, coordination, and learning. He employs experimental methods, computational modeling, and theoretical analysis to investigate human and organizational behaviors. His research interests include: Strategic decision-making and coordination under uncertainty Social preferences and cooperation in social dilemmas Human and organizational learning processes Emotion and economic decisions Innovation ecosystems and technological interdependencies Gender identity and information salience in coordination The most recent articles reflect a strong trend in experimental and behavioral economics, particularly in understanding how individuals and groups coordinate under uncertainty, respond to inequality, and navigate emotional influences in economic contexts. His work increasingly integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from psychology and management, especially in studying innovation ecosystems and gender dynamics. Scientific contributions and recognition: Active peer reviewer for journals such as Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization and Frontiers in Behavioral Economics Guest lecturer at external institutions on topics like innovation management and repeated game behavior Contributor to public discourse through media appearances on decision-making tools Huanren Zhang is actively involved in research supervision and teaching, offering courses such as Advanced Economic Evaluation and Decision, Persuasion, and Negotiation . He participates in major research projects including Decision under Uncertainty and Exploration, Exploitation, and Coopetition in Strategic Alliances . His work is supported by ongoing institutional and collaborative research funding, though specific grant names are not listed. He is affiliated with a dynamic research network focused on behavioral and experimental economics, collaborating with scholars internationally. His personal website and ORCID profile provide further access to his publications and research activities.

• Behavioral Economics
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Risky Decision-Making
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Morteza Hosseini is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on biomimetic architectural systems, sustainable energy solutions, and daylight performance optimization. He leads the Lighting Design Lab and is Principal Investigator (PI) of the EUDP 2023 project on low-carbon integrated lighting. Research interests include adaptive kinetic façades inspired by biological systems, energy-efficient building design, and environmental impact assessment of lighting technologies. He has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work exploring solar radiation modeling, vertical greenery effects, and IoT in smart buildings. Edited journals: Journal of Daylighting , Architectural Engineering and Design Management Guest lectured at Technical University of Denmark (2024) Led workshops on parametric design and solar energy integration His work bridges computational design with environmental sustainability, emphasizing real-world applications in building systems. Current projects aim to reduce carbon footprints while maintaining occupant comfort through innovative façade technologies.

• Biomimetics
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Daylighting and Lighting Design
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Md. Tusher Mollah is a Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Digital Building Technologies. His primary research focuses on additive manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and material extrusion processes, particularly in construction and wind energy applications. He holds a PhD from DTU, completed in 2023, under the supervision of Prof. Jørgen Spangenberg and others. His work integrates CFD modeling to study material behavior during 3D printing, including fiber orientation in composites, layer stability in concrete printing, and resin infusion in wind turbine blades. He has contributed to projects like CFD Modelling of Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing , exploring flow dynamics and extrusion parameters. His research also extends to optimizing composite structures for wind turbine blades and off-Earth construction frameworks. Awards: Otto Mønsteds Fond (2022), Symposium Best Papers at Solid Freeform Fabrication 2021, and Thomas B. Thriges Fond (2021 and 2022). Activities: Presented at conferences such as the European Conference on Composite Materials and the International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium. His lab and team collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to advancing additive manufacturing technologies for sustainable construction and renewable energy systems.

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Dario Parigi serves as Associate Professor, Head of Division, and Head of Research Group within the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science. He leads the Sustainable Structures, Materials and Construction Research Group and maintains an active research profile with 43+ publications and 5 major projects including the active Instant Urbanism initiative. His work bridges structural engineering, sustainable design, and computational methodologies. Parigi's research spans timber reuse optimization , reciprocal structural systems , and multi-dimensional form-finding , with recent focus on carbon metrics for reused timber and kinetic adaptive facades. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to Design Process (100%), Form Finding (83%), and Reciprocal Structures (64%), demonstrating consistent thematic focus across two decades of work. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows increasing emphasis on circular construction (2021-2022), with 60% addressing timber reuse challenges and optimization methodologies. Earlier works (2015-2018) established foundational frameworks for reciprocal structures and computational design tools, evolving toward integrated sustainability metrics in recent output. 5 million DKK research grant for timber reuse (2024) Det Obelske Familiefond funding for Utzon(x) Research-by-design Multiple media features in Danish press (2024) regarding sustainable construction research As Principal Investigator for projects like Lightweight structural elements and Skolernes Indeklima, Parigi secures significant research funding while mentoring junior researchers through 14 documented activities including conference presentations and workshop leadership. His Urban Tranquility project demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across environmental and structural domains. Parigi directs the Sustainable Structures, Materials and Construction Research Group where his team develops innovative approaches to structural reciprocity and material reuse. Current focus includes the Parigi Mechanism for adaptive facades and computational frameworks for minimal-waste timber layouts, with recent press coverage highlighting real-world applications of their research.

• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Construction
• Timber Reuse
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