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• Computer Science
• Biomechanics
• Machine Learning
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Professor Rob Harle is a Fellow in Computer Science and Technology at Downing College, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on wearable sensors, indoor localization, and human activity recognition. Academic Rank: Professor Affiliation: University of Cambridge Email: robert.harle@dow.cam.ac.uk Research Interests: Spanning over three decades, Harle's work bridges computer science and biomechanics. Key themes include: Development of real-time wearable systems for gait analysis and sprint profiling Advances in indoor positioning using Bluetooth beacons and magnetic sensing Integration of inertial measurement units (IMUs) with machine learning algorithms Privacy-preserving location tracking and sensor calibration techniques Recent Trends: His 2025 publications indicate continued innovation in fitness optimization using adaptive algorithms and population-based physiological modeling for consumer wearables.

Ellen LoixView profile

Researcher

• Consumer Behaviour
• Financial Management
• Poverty and Wealth
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Ellen Loix is a researcher at the Faculty of Psychology , Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. Her work focuses on consumer behavior , financial management , poverty and wealth , and stress diagnosis , particularly examining workplace wellbeing and toxic stress impacts . Key Research Areas: Mental health, public health data systems, and socioeconomic disparities Recent Projects: Contributions to Belgian mental health data repositories and cancer patient decision-making studies Her publications emphasize data-driven mental health policy and consumer psychology across decades. Notable collaborations include systematic literature reviews on workability and media commentary on financial behavior. While no formal awards are documented, her 34+ research outputs and 17 media contributions highlight sustained academic engagement.

Cornelia FernerView profile

Lecturer

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Data Science
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Cornelia Ferner serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Information Technologies and Digitalisation at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, based at Campus Urstein. Her office is located in room Urstein-430, and she can be reached via email at cornelia.ferner@fh-salzburg.ac.at or by telephone at +43-50-2211-1329. Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Her research expertise lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and real-world applications, with primary focus areas including machine learning (particularly deep learning and generative models), natural language processing (topic modeling, sentiment analysis), and data science methodologies. She applies these techniques to energy systems analysis, social media mining for refugee movement tracking, and process optimization in business contexts, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary capabilities across technical and societal domains. Analysis of her publication trends (2017-2022) reveals consistent methodological innovation in neural networks and probabilistic modeling, applied to energy data (smart grids, tariff structures) and social dynamics (event detection, refugee movements). Her work bridges theoretical AI advancements with practical European industry challenges, particularly in digital transformation of energy markets and social media analytics. No scientific awards were mentioned in available sources. Information regarding graduate student supervision or specific research funding was not documented in current materials, though her multi-case studies indicate collaborative industry engagement. Her publications suggest involvement in cross-institutional energy sector projects and social impact research initiatives. Details about laboratory facilities or dedicated research teams were not available in provided documentation.

David EvansView profile

Lecturer

• Community-engaged learning
• Urban design
• Landscape architecture pedagogy
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David Evans is a Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Science. A registered Landscape Architect in California with over 37 years of professional experience, he joined academia in 2012 to focus on teaching and community-engaged design. His work bridges practical landscape architecture with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing career counseling and sustainable urban design. Education: Urban Design (University of California, Berkeley, 1998), Landscape Architecture (Conway School of Landscape Design, 1976) His research explores community-engaged learning, landscape urbanism, and design-build education models. Recent work integrates eye-tracking technology with virtual environments to study human-environment interactions. Evans has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2020 NACTA Teaching Award of Merit and multiple LAEP Faculty of the Year recognitions. Key Scientific Contributions: 2024-2025 research on STI testing platforms and VR-based visual assessment tools Legacy: Founder of the Community Design Team (2012-present), emphasizing democratic dialogue in urban planning

• Design Research
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work
• Participatory Design
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Tariq Osman Andersen is an Associate Professor at the Software, Data, People & Society section of the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. His research spans Design Research , Computer Supported Cooperative Work , and Participatory Design with focus on healthcare applications. Research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction for clinical contexts AI integration in radiology practices Behavioral analytics via wearables Science Technology and Society perspectives Cardiovascular event prediction Patient-centered digital health systems Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary focus on: AI support for radiology (Global South/North comparison) Wearable-based risk profiling for arrhythmias Clinician-AI collaboration challenges Patient-generated health data integration

Rob BemthuisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Edge AI and Sensors
• Autonomous Agent Systems
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Rob Bemthuis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with both the Digital Society Institute and Pervasive Systems research group. His work bridges multiple disciplines including Artificial Intelligence , Process Mining , and Agent-Based Simulation , focusing on Edge AI , Transport Systems , and Environmental Resilience . SDG-related expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Environmental Sustainability Key research areas: Process Mining, Agent-Based Modeling, Data Mining, Smart Industry Methodological contributions: Hybrid modeling frameworks, CRISP-DM adaptation, AHP-based decision structures Recent publications demonstrate his focus on construction safety through IoT-enabled systems, logistics resilience modeling, and healthcare pathway analysis . He has developed practical tools for process mining in SMEs and Industry 4.0 assessments. Scientific recognition includes: Best Doctoral Consortium Paper Award (2019) Best Poster Award (ICT.OPEN 2019) Outstanding Service to PhD Community (University of Twente, 2022) Active in academic dissemination through invited talks and conference participation at events like EDOC 2024 and CBI 2024, his work emphasizes real-world implementation of data-driven systems across diverse domains.

Bertram LomfeldView profile

Professor

• Civil Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Global Business Law
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bertram Lomfeld is a Professor of Civil Law at the Department of Law, Free University of Berlin. His research focuses on legal sociology, comparative law, legal economics, and legal informatics. He leads a research group funded by an ERC Starting Grant exploring debt's socio-economic role. He teaches courses on property law, contract law, and legal theory, and actively participates in international conferences and podcasts on legal topics. His work bridges law with political economy, addressing sustainability and systemic financial risks. Education: Not explicitly stated in texts, but his academic role implies advanced degrees in Law. Research Interests: Bertram Lomfeld investigates the intersection of law and political economy, particularly debt's role in socio-ecological systems. He critiques infinite-growth models tied to debt and advocates for 'resolvency law' to democratize debt deliberation. His ERC project aims to redefine debt as a sustainable medium through comparative legal frameworks. Recent Activities: Moderated panels on property rights, transdemocracy, and AI ethics, and co-hosted transatlantic seminars on consumer law. He frequently contributes to podcasts like 'Legal Questions' and 'Ars Boni.' Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2020). Teaching: Leads seminars on 'Political Economies of Civil Law,' 'Law of the Commons,' and 'Ethical & Legal Challenges of AI.' His courses emphasize online engagement and critical discourse. Labs/Teams: Directs an interdisciplinary ERC research group and collaborates with institutions like MPI Hamburg and Yale Law School. His team includes postdoctoral researchers, associates, and student assistants.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Toxicology
• Analytical Chemistry
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Dr. Sicco Brandsma is an Associate Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , affiliated with the Faculty of Science and the Chemistry for Environment & Health department. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and human health. He teaches courses on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry , Plastic and Chemical Pollution , and Project Sustainable Ecosystems . Brandsma’s research focuses on pollutant behavior , including flame retardants, plastic additives, and microplastics. He explores their environmental fate, human exposure pathways, and toxicological impacts. Key projects include leachate effects on marine organisms , microplastic quantification in human blood , and biotransformation of chlorinated paraffins . His work has been covered in media for breakthroughs like detecting GenX chemicals near industrial sites and quantifying microplastics in human blood. He collaborates globally on environmental policy and circular economy challenges, advocating for safer materials in consumer products. Brandsma’s lab uses advanced techniques like pyrolysis-GC-MS and non-target screening to analyze pollutants. He organizes conferences like the Symposium E&H 2019 and presents at international forums on topics like toxic additives in insulation materials.

Utkarsh ShrivastavaView profile

Associate Professor

• Business Analytics
• Health Informatics
• ICT for Development
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Dr. Utkarsh Shrivastava is an Associate Professor of Business Information Systems at the Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Information Systems from the University of South Florida. His expertise spans business analytics, health informatics, and leveraging ICT for socio-economic development. Dr. Shrivastava teaches courses in programming for data analytics, business application development, and applied analytics foundations. His research focuses on AI applications in healthcare (e.g., patient triaging via machine learning), customer analytics, and digital solutions to global challenges like corruption reduction through ICT. He has published in journals including the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association and Government Information Quarterly . Recent work examines digital platform adaptation stress, fake news detection, and cross-border health data exchange under multiple regulations. Dr. Shrivastava has held editorial roles for peer-reviewed journals and chaired international academic events. His work bridges technical systems with societal impact, emphasizing practical applications of analytics in healthcare and governance.

Gunnar StevensView profile

Professor

• Consumer Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Privacy
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Gunnar Stevens is a Professor and Divisional Director of IT-Security and Consumer Computing at the University of Siegen's Faculty of Information Systems and New Media. His research focuses on consumer-oriented technologies, including privacy-enhancing systems, human-robot interaction, sustainable mobility solutions, and explainable AI. Dr. Stevens' work bridges technical security with human-centered design, investigating topics such as algorithmic accountability in dating apps, digital sovereignty, privacy norm formation through gamification, and sustainable transportation behavior. Recent projects examine the digitalization of household administrative labor and renewable energy preferences for EV charging. He has led numerous projects on usable security policies, smart home intelligibility, and trust in voice assistants. His methodological approach combines design studies, living lab implementations, and empirical evaluations of technology adoption.

Margarita EsauView profile

Researcher

• Food Consumption
• Voice Interaction
• User Experience (UX) Design
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Margarita Esau is a Researcher at the University of Siegen, affiliated with Faculty III (Business Informatics and New Media) and the Department of Business Informatics focusing on IT Security and Consumer Informatics. She holds an M.A. in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) from the University of Siegen, complementing her Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology from Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences. Her research emphasizes sustainable practices, voice interaction, and user experience design, particularly in food consumption and smart living technologies. Key projects include investigations into smart refrigerators, vegan practice transformation via ICT, and voice interaction’s role in fostering embodied knowledge. She contributes to initiatives like the “Smart Live” and “Ganesha” projects, exploring how technology can enhance consumer empowerment and ethical decision-making. Esau’s publications span topics such as digital taste mediation, human-centered digital sovereignty, and multimodal interaction design. Her work often bridges technical innovation with societal impact, addressing issues like AI transparency and sustainable household practices. Collaborations include designing smart mirrors for morning routines and exploring networks of practices to inform interconnected system design. Her research also extends to prison resocialization through psychosocial ICT and the ethical implications of AI in everyday technologies. Esau’s interdisciplinary approach integrates empirical studies, design thinking, and critical theory to advance HCI’s role in shaping responsible technological futures.

Leonie JahnView profile

Researcher

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sustainable HCI
• Grassroots movements
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Leonie Jahn is a research assistant at the Chair of Business Informatics and New Media at the University of Siegen, where she conducts research in Human-Food-Interaction within the Foodsharing.de platform context. She joined the university in January 2023 after previously working at the Private University Witten/Herdecke and holding research positions in consumer protection and digital health projects. Leonie completed both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Europe at the University of Siegen. Her Master's thesis focused on political attitudes and protest readiness in the Querdenken movement, which she completed in September 2022 with excellent results. Her research interests center around Human-Computer Interaction with a focus on sustainable practices, grassroots movements, and community-driven open-source software development. She specifically investigates how digital platforms can support food sharing initiatives and reduce waste through community engagement, examining the intersection of technical development and social commitment in volunteer-driven projects. Leonie's recent publications reveal a strong focus on understanding volunteer motivations in open-source software development within the Foodsharing.de ecosystem. Her work explores concepts like "serendipitous connections" between users and developers, "utopian design spaces" for surplus redistribution, and the balance between technical skills and social commitment in sustaining community-driven platforms. As a researcher, Leonie has contributed to understanding how digital technologies can support grassroots movements addressing food waste. Her work combines qualitative methods including interviews, observations, and participatory research to examine the socio-technical dynamics of community-driven platforms.

Yike ShenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Health Sciences
• Microbiome Research
• Environmental Toxicology
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Dr. Yike Shen is an Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Texas at Arlington. Their research focuses on integrating environmental exposures, multi-omics data, and health outcomes through computational precision environmental health. They hold a PhD in Environmental Science & Policy and Environmental Toxicology from Michigan State University and a BS in Environmental & Conservation Sciences from the University of Alberta. Research interests include environmental health sciences, microbiome studies, and computational methods for risk assessment. They have published extensively on topics like pesticide dissipation, chemical ecotoxicity prediction, and cohort networks for data-driven discovery. Notable awards include the University of Texas System Rising STARs award and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Systems Fellowship. Dr. Shen has secured multiple grants, including a federal HUD grant for indoor air quality interventions and a USDA-funded summer internship program. They teach courses like Machine Learning for Environmental Science and Environmental Data Science. Their lab, the Shen Research Group, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to environmental health challenges.

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy Concerns
• Phishing Detection
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Professor Lynne Coventry is a Professor of Cybersecurity at the Department of Cybersecurity and Computing, Abertay University. Her research focuses on cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and the intersection of technology with societal challenges such as privacy, stigma, and aging populations. She leads projects on phishing detection, digital health systems, and proactive content moderation. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, innovation, and reducing inequalities. Research Interests: Cybersecurity (with a focus on phishing, privacy, and smart home security), healthcare technology (designing inclusive systems for chronic illnesses), and mitigating digital harms in marginalized communities. Her methods include participatory design (e.g., zineography), behavioral studies, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Recent Articles Highlight Trends in: Proactive content moderation algorithms, cybersecurity needs of older adults, and stigma reduction via digital tools. Key themes include balancing usability with security, ethical AI, and technology accessibility for vulnerable groups. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants and Collaborations: Active in international projects on HIV care, cybersecurity guardianship programs, and misinformation research. Her work involves collaborations across academia, healthcare, and tech sectors. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams addressing cybersecurity culture change in healthcare and designing assistive technologies for aging populations. Her lab emphasizes participatory methods and real-world impact.

Mary F.E. EbelingView profile

Professor

• Science and Technology Studies
• Critical Data Studies
• Algorithmic Justice
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Mary F.E. Ebeling is Professor of Sociology at Drexel University, affiliated with the Center for Science, Technology and Society and the Center for Interdisciplinary Study. She also serves as a visiting researcher at Washington University School of Medicine's Institute for Informatics. Education: PhD, Sociology, University of Surrey, 2006 MscJ, Journalism, Northwestern University, 2001 BFA, Fine Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 1991 Her research examines intersections of gender, race, and digital technologies, with focus areas including healthcare privacy, data brokerage ecosystems, and algorithmic justice in medical capitalism. She investigates how biocapital transforms health data into market commodities through cross-sector information exchanges. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on health data exploitation across sectors, with recent works analyzing legislative erosion of privacy protections and innovative methodologies for tracking clinical data repurposing. Awards and Fellowships: Wolf Center for the Humanities Fellowship University of Surrey Fellowship Fulbright Fellowship (Zimbabwe) Research funded by National Science Foundation, EU 5th Framework, and Economic and Social Research Council. Manages interdisciplinary collaborations across healthcare informatics and critical data studies.