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Professor Shaoping Bai serves in the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, where he leads research in rehabilitation robotics and mechanical systems. His work focuses on developing innovative exoskeleton technologies to assist individuals with disabilities in performing daily activities. His primary research domains include: Rehabilitation Robotics and Assistive Technologies Exoskeleton Design and Control Systems Parallel Manipulators and Robotic Mechanisms Biomechanics and Human-Machine Interaction Wearable Robotics for Medical Applications Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on clinical validation of exoskeleton systems, with growing interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, medical, and human factors disciplines. His work shows particular focus on upper-limb assistance systems and terrain-adaptive walking technologies. Notable recognitions include: Best paper award at IFToMM 2018 Wearable Robotics Association's 2018 Innovation Challenge Grand Prize Winner Professor Bai actively participates in multiple research initiatives including the Center for Rehabilitation Robotics and the Intelligent Hybrid Light Weight Tendon Based Exoskeleton project, securing substantial research funding for assistive technology development. His work frequently involves cross-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, medical professionals, and computer scientists. As a core member of Aalborg University's Center for Rehabilitation Robotics, he contributes to advancing technologies that improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities through sophisticated robotic solutions.

• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Exoskeleton Systems
• Parallel Manipulators
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Baoze Wei is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on advanced control strategies for power electronics, microgrid stability, and energy management systems. He leads and collaborates on projects such as the Digital Twin-based Reliability Framework for Aviation Systems and Holistic Optimization of Green Fuel-Powered Microgrids. Key contributions include work on distributed energy systems, fault-tolerant architectures, and predictive maintenance for power electronics. His research emphasizes practical applications in renewable integration, smart grids, and industrial electrification. Wei has supervised one PhD student, Q. He, and contributed to projects funded by entities like Horizon JU and Huawei. Notable collaborations include work on hybrid-electric aircraft systems (HECATE) and advanced control algorithms for distributed converters. His research spans technical areas such as voltage source inverters, uninterruptible power systems (UPS), and DC shipboard microgrids. His publications reflect expertise in model predictive control, energy trading strategies, and condition monitoring. Current research trends include data-driven lifetime prediction for power electronics components and optimization of multi-energy systems. He actively participates in international conferences, contributing to both theoretical advancements and real-world system implementations.

• Microgrid Control
• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Cedomir Stefanovic is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on edge computing, wireless networking, 5G/6G technologies, IoT, smart grids, and bionic limbs. He leads projects like CLIMB (Cloud-connected bionic limbs) and 5G-connected assistive robots, emphasizing assistive robotics and medical technology integration. His work spans random access protocols, latency optimization, and energy-efficient communication systems. With 129 publications (2025: 12; 2024: 8; 2023: 12), his research addresses challenges in industrial IoT, smart grids, and UAV-assisted communication. He has supervised 3 PhD students and actively collaborates internationally. Notable contributions include advancements in deterministic multiple access patterns, AoI-aware scheduling, and bionic limb connectivity. His research is published in IEEE journals and conferences. He hosts guest lecturers and has been featured in media discussions on wireless innovation and smart energy systems. Education: While specific academic credentials are not detailed, his role as a Professor at Aalborg University indicates advanced degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Research Interests: 5G/6G and IoT networking Edge computing and latency-critical systems Wireless communication protocols (e.g., tree algorithms, NOMA) Smart grid optimization and microgrids Bionic limbs and assistive robotics Age of Information (AoI) minimization strategies Publications: Over 129 papers (2025:12; 2024:8; 2023:12), emphasizing trends in 5G-enabled prosthetics, deterministic access patterns, and industrial IoT optimization. Recent work explores UAV-assisted sensing, D2D communication for smart grids, and deep learning for industrial systems. Funding & Projects: CLIMB (2022–): PI for cloud-connected bionic limbs WindMill (2019–): Machine learning for windmill communication INCOMING (2020–2022): Massive-scale communication innovation Labs/Teams: Edge Computing and Networking group, Classique-Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era.

• Wireless Communication
• 5G/6G Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Danny Bøgsted Poulsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on formal methods, model checking, and cyber-physical systems with applications in security analysis and programming languages. He contributes to projects like BEO-COVID (2020–2020) and IDEA4CPS (2011–2015), which explore decision support tools and foundational cyber-physical systems. His academic background includes advanced work in formal verification and statistical model checking. Key research interests include: Formal methods for string constraints and SMT solvers Statistical analysis of security-critical systems Modelling protocols like DTLS and attack-defense scenarios Applications of formal methods in education and public health Recent work highlights include developing SMTQuery for benchmark analysis, statistical evaluation of bit-flip vulnerabilities, and leveraging large language models for educational feedback. His research outputs span over 36 publications across journals and conferences, with active contributions to UPPAAL tool development and open datasets for reproducibility. Poulsen collaborates internationally on projects involving formal verification of embedded systems and cybersecurity protocols. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in safety-critical systems.

• Formal Methods
• Model Checking
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Astrid Oberborbeck Andersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Learning at Aalborg University, Denmark. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen (2014). Her research focuses on human-environment relations, climate change, and knowledge infrastructures, with regional expertise in Greenland, Peru, and Denmark. She leads and co-leads interdisciplinary projects such as 'Muskox Pathways' and 'Digital Water Infrastructures', exploring themes like muskox ecosystems, smart water technologies, and data democracy. Education: PhD in Anthropology (2014), Københavns Universitet; MA/MSc in relevant fields (not explicitly listed but implied). Research interests include decolonial theory, socio-technical systems, and collaborative methodologies. Her work bridges anthropology, political ecology, and science studies through ethnographic fieldwork. Notable awards include the Ziman Award 2020 (group) and Teacher of the Year 2019. Current projects involve permafrost education, Arctic resource management, and digital governance. She contributes to initiatives like the Cryptic Commons exhibition and collaborates across disciplines and institutions globally.

• Anthropology
• Climate Change
• Human-Environment Relations
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Israel Leyva Mayorga is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University within the Department of Electronic Systems , part of the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), and IoT connectivity in 5G/6G systems. Key research interests include LEO satellite constellations , random access protocols , energy-efficient wireless systems , and edge computing . He leads or collaborates on projects like SATNEX V WI Y4.6 (ESA) and WITS: Wireless access for heterogeneous IoT Services , addressing challenges in mesh satellite communications and IoT service integration. Awarded the Novo Nordisk Foundation's Prize for Excellence in Technical Science Teaching (2025) and Outstanding PhD thesis (2020) , his work bridges academia and industry, with media coverage on topics like Arctic connectivity and satellite mega-constellations. He serves as an editor for IEEE Wireless Communications Letters and is a member of the one6G consortium. His research outputs span 58 publications , emphasizing satellite routing optimization, IoT traffic management, and energy-autonomous nodes in vehicular networks. Current projects explore semantic image encoding for Earth observation and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces in wireless access.

• Satellite Communications
• Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Igor Aleksandrovich Syrytsin serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Electronic Systems within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His research focuses on antenna engineering for next-generation wireless systems, particularly millimeter-wave technologies for 5G/6G mobile communications. His research interests center on Antenna Engineering (100% fingerprint match), Mobile Terminal Engineering (83%), and Antenna Arrays (62%), with significant contributions to phased array systems, mmWave propagation, and user interaction effects. His work bridges theoretical antenna design with practical implementation challenges in smartphones and base stations. Publication trends reveal intense focus on millimeter-wave antenna systems (2017-2025), with recent breakthroughs in transparent metasurfaces (2025) and user-effect mitigation (2024). His research consistently addresses real-world deployment challenges in 5G/6G systems, particularly signal blockage from human interaction and environmental factors. Syrytsin actively collaborates within Aalborg University's wireless research ecosystem, contributing to projects like the CLEAR: Cybersecurity Learning, Education and Research Network (2024). His funding portfolio includes educational initiatives focused on cybersecurity pedagogy and wireless technology development. He maintains active industry and academic collaborations across Europe, with recent co-authorship spanning Denmark, China, and Iceland. His lab work centers on antenna measurement and simulation for mobile terminal applications, utilizing advanced RF characterization facilities at Aalborg University's Copenhagen campus.

• Antenna Engineering
• Mobile Terminal Engineering
• Antenna Arrays
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Johan Heinsen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and Society, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University. His research focuses on coercion, convict labor, and colonial history, particularly within the Danish Atlantic world context. Current projects: 'Run Away: Coercion and autonomy, c. 1800' (PI), 'Empire in Disarray' (Project Coordinator) Key datasets: Carceral Copenhagen, Interrogations of runaway convicts, Aalborg Adresseavis Online He leads the History Research Group at the Centre for the Study of Coercion and Accountability, and contributes to the MASSHINE MIX research center. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals through historical analysis of penal systems and labor practices. Recent publications analyze coercive networks in Copenhagen and develop dynamic historical dataset frameworks. He has received four major awards, including the Atlantic Studies Early Career Essay Prize and educational honors. Scientific awards: Årets historiske forskningsresultat (2018) Årets underviser (2020) Det Obelske Familiefonds Undervisningspris (2019) Atlantic Studies Early Career Essay Prize (2017) Heinsen actively presents at conferences on topics ranging from prison systems to maritime colonial networks, and contributes to public history initiatives through media appearances and digital archiving projects.

• History
• Convict labour
• History of prisons
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Claus Andreas Gram Foss Rosenstand serves as Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Communication and Psychology within The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. With over 25 years of experience at the institution, he bridges academia and entrepreneurship through interdisciplinary work in digital media, innovation, and organizational management. His affiliations include InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design), The Center for Applied Game Research, and leadership roles in AI for the People and Green Societies initiatives. His research spans Digital Media, Innovation Management, and Organizational Change, characterized by a unique blend of academic rigor and entrepreneurial spirit. Key themes include Digital Disruption, Metaverse applications, Digital Ecosystems, and Scientific Methods. The fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to Innovation Management (100%), Computer Science (95%), Case Study methodologies (84%), and Digitalization (65%). Rosenstand's publication trends show consistent output since 2001 with significant recent activity (2021-2025), focusing on practical applications of digital transformation across business and society. His work emphasizes framing techniques, narrative case studies, and sustainable business models while integrating qualitative research methods. Board member and entrepreneur with extensive industry collaboration Lead researcher for Digital Disruption Consortium with LEGO Systems AS Principal Investigator for Environmental Humanities Cluster Active participant in ISPIM Innovation Conferences since 2017 His media engagement includes 16 press appearances on digital transformation topics, notably 'DigitalLeads nye møderække hjælper nordjyske virksomheder med at bruge AI effektivt' (2024) and commentary on flexible workplaces impacting job markets (2021).

• Digital Media
• Innovation Management
• Organizational Change
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Beatrix Miranda Ginn Nielsen is a PhD Student at the Technical University of Denmark within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science , specializing in Cognitive Systems . Her research interests intersect Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence , and Cognitive Science , leveraging computational methods to advance understanding in these domains. Contact: bmgi@dtu.dk

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
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Hui Sun is an Assistant Professor of Organization Theory at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Previously, she held a position at the Stockholm School of Economics. She specializes in understanding how cognition and language influence organizational strategy and network resource mobilization, employing mixed methods including computational modeling, experiments, and qualitative analysis. Education: PhD in Management & Organizations, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management MS in Statistics and MS in Management & Organizations, Northwestern University B.S. in Experimental Psychology, Tsinghua University B.A. in Digital Entertainment Design, Tsinghua University Research Interests: Sun explores cognitive foundations of strategy in uncertain environments, network mobilization dynamics, and the interplay between mental frameworks and organizational decision-making. She combines computational tools with experimental designs to study small-history strategizing and network learning processes. Labs & Collaborations: Formerly affiliated with Carnegie Mellon's Dynamic Decision Making Lab under Dr. Cleotilde Gonzalez, focusing on cognitive modeling applications.

• Cognitive Science
• Organizational Learning
• Network Mobilization
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Andres Masegosa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University (AAU), within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He is actively involved in the DarkScience project (2022–present), focusing on metagenomic binning and microbial dark matter analysis. His research interests span Bayesian networks, machine learning, probabilistic graphical models, and educational methodologies in computer science instruction. Key research contributions include advancements in PAC-Bayes theory, genome representation learning, and cold posterior effects in Bayesian models. He has published extensively in top venues like Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems and Transactions on Machine Learning Research. His work often bridges theoretical contributions with practical applications in genomics and education. Masegosa leads the development of tools like InferPy for probabilistic modeling and has contributed to open-source projects such as the AMIDST toolbox. His educational research explores learning styles and active learning strategies, emphasizing live coding and programming exercises. Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects with microbiologists and data scientists, reflecting his expertise in computational methods for complex biological systems. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on scalable probabilistic methods and their real-world applications.

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Networks
• Data Streaming
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Thomas Heede is a Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Computer Science, affiliated with the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of data science and microbial ecology. He participates in the DarkScience project, which aims to advance metagenomic analysis through data science techniques. His research interests include knowledge graph integration of multi-modal spatial data, microbial species distribution modeling, and environmental data analysis. Key projects involve applying machine learning (e.g., Gaussian processes) to ecological datasets and developing frameworks for heterogeneous data fusion in microbiology. Recent work includes a 2025 study on microbial species distribution modeling using additive Gaussian processes and a 2024 case study on microflora integration using knowledge graphs. These projects highlight trends in computational biology and cross-domain data synthesis. No scientific awards are listed. He collaborates on grants such as the VILLUM Foundation-funded DarkScience project (2022–present), focusing on metagenomic binning and microbial dark matter exploration. Labs/teams: Active participant in the DarkScience team led by Prof. Albertsen, contributing to metagenomic data analysis and computational methodologies.

• Data Science
• Environmental Data Analysis
• Microbial Ecology
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Christian Frier is an Associate Professor at the Department of the Built Environment, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on structural engineering, with particular emphasis on footbridge vibrations, stochastic load modeling, and the interaction between pedestrians and structures. He leads or participates in projects such as 'Urban Tranquility' and 'Stochastic Modeling of Pedestrian-Induced Loads,' addressing dynamic behavior and design optimization. Frier has contributed to over 69 publications since 1996, emphasizing probabilistic analysis and vibration mitigation strategies. In 2024, he received the prestigious 'Årets Underviser' award for outstanding teaching in Civil Engineering. His work bridges theoretical analysis and practical applications, influencing sustainable structural design and maritime policy. Research interests include stochastic methods in structural dynamics, pedestrian-structure interaction, and regulatory frameworks for maritime safety. Key contributions involve probabilistic modeling of chloride ingress in concrete and co-regulatory approaches to cyber security in maritime systems. Frier’s projects often combine experimental validation with computational simulations, ensuring robust solutions for complex engineering challenges.

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Vibration Analysis
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Yaqi Li is a Researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science within the Thermal Engineering department, specializing in Hydrogen and Electro-fuels. Currently active in cutting-edge energy storage research with multiple ongoing projects and recent publications. Research interests focus on Lithium-Ion Batteries, Battery Degradation Mechanisms, and Solid Oxide Electrolysis systems. Their work bridges fundamental electrochemical processes with real-world applications in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. Key research areas include battery health diagnostics, hybrid energy storage systems, and performance optimization under dynamic operating conditions. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing battery degradation in real-life scenarios, AC/DC operation effects on electrolysis cells, and digital twin applications for battery aging diagnosis. The research output shows strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, electrical engineering, and energy systems. Best Poster Award (May 2024) Active in significant research projects including SUNFLOWERS (funded by European Commission, 2025-2027) developing sustainable composite materials for hybrid energy storage, and Listen2Battery (Villum Foundation, 2024-2026) diagnosing lithium-ion battery health through sound monitoring. Research involves collaboration with multiple institutions across Europe.

• Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Battery Degradation Mechanisms
• Solid Oxide Electrolysis
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