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

• Digital Archaeology
• Computational Archaeology
• Machine Learning in Archaeology
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Prof. Keimpe Algra is a distinguished academic at Utrecht University, holding the position of Professor of the History of Philosophy within the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities. He specializes in ancient philosophy, particularly Hellenistic thought, ancient physics, and Stoic theology. Algra earned his Ph.D. from Utrecht University in 1988 and has held significant roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Humanities (since 2014) and Vice Dean for Research (2007–2013). His research focuses on reconstructing Stoic cosmology, Epicurean theories, and the interplay between ancient philosophy and science. Education & Career Algra studied philosophy and classics at Utrecht University, completing his Ph.D. cum laude. He has held professorships at Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Yale. His administrative roles include leadership in academic governance, notably chairing committees for research integrity and quality indicators for the humanities under the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). Research Interests His work explores ancient physics, Stoic theology, and philosophical texts like Aristotle’s Physics . Key areas include the reception of Aristotle in Hellenistic philosophy, the role of cosmology in Stoic ethics, and the philosophical debates surrounding place and space in antiquity. Publications & Awards Algra authored Concepts of Space in Greek Thought (1995) and co-edited The Cambridge History of Hellenistic Philosophy (1999). He has received accolades such as the Dutch Royal Academy Professorship (2000–2003) and membership in KNAW (2004). His articles address topics ranging from Plutarch’s theology to the Stoic concept of demons. Grants & Leadership He secured grants from NWO and the ESF for projects on Stoic cosmology and ancient physics. As a leader, he chairs KNAW’s Humanities Council and contributed to revising the Dutch Code of Conduct for Research Integrity.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Hellenistic Philosophy
• Ancient Physics
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Peter Bisschop is a Professor of Sanskrit and Ancient Cultures of South Asia at Leiden University’s Institute for Area Studies. His research focuses on the historical development of Hindu religious traditions, particularly Śaivism, through philological analysis of Sanskrit texts and material culture. He leads major projects like the ERC-funded PURANA and Asia Beyond Boundaries . His supervision includes PhD candidates working on South Asian religious and cultural topics. Education: MA Philosophy and Indology (Groningen, 1998), PhD (Groningen, 2004), postdoctoral fellowships at Oxford and Edinburgh. Awards include an ERC Advanced Grant (2022) and leadership in multiple research initiatives. Research emphasizes Purāṇa literature, Skandapurāṇa editions, and the intersection of mythology with religious agency. He edits Indo-Iranian Journal and contributes to critical editions of Sanskrit texts.

• Sanskrit Studies
• Ancient Indian Cultures
• Hinduism
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Dr. Ben Freivogel is a faculty member at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam. His contact information includes the email address B.W.Freivogel@uva.nl and phone numbers +31 (0)20 525 7041 and +31 (0)6 87 07 09 29. He is based at Science Park 904, Room C4.158, in Amsterdam. Freivogel's research interests fall under Theoretical Physics , with a focus on Quantum Gravity and String Theory . His work is affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITF) at the University of Amsterdam, where he engages in advanced theoretical research.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• String Theory
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Jarle Brinchmann is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's Leiden Observatory, part of the Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held postdoctoral positions at Oxford University, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, and the University of Porto. His research focuses on galaxy evolution, active galactic nuclei (AGN), and interstellar medium dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on gas outflows in galaxies and emission line diagnostics for AGN identification. Recent work includes analysis of Lyman-alpha emitters and binary star systems in globular clusters using the MUSE instrument. Education: BSc and MSc in Astronomy from the University of Oslo, PhD from the University of Cambridge (thesis: 'The physical evolution of galaxies'). Research emphasizes observational and theoretical astrophysics, with a focus on high-redshift galaxies, intergalactic medium interactions, and stellar populations. Collaborates widely on large-scale surveys and spectroscopic analyses.

• Galaxy Evolution
• Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)
• Interstellar Medium (ISM)
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Dr. Christoph Baumgartner is Associate Professor of Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, where he also serves as Director of the Research Institute for Philosophy and Religious Studies. He has been with Utrecht University since 2004, previously serving as director of both the Research Institute for Theology and Religious Studies (INTEGON) and the Research Institute for Philosophy and Religious Studies (OFR) from 2009-2016, and resuming the OFR directorship in September 2022. His educational background includes studies in theology and chemistry at the University of Tübingen (Germany), where he earned his PhD in 2004 with a specialization in social and political ethics. Prior to joining Utrecht University, he worked as academic coordinator of the International Centre for Ethics in the Sciences and Humanities (IZEW) at the University of Tübingen from 2001-2004. He has held research fellowships at the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies (NIAS) from 2008-2009 and at the Max-Weber-Kolleg for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies in Erfurt from September 2019 to August 2020. Dr. Baumgartner's primary research interests focus on the politics of religion and religious diversity in the public sphere , freedom of religion , tolerance , citizenship , democratic politics and society , environmental ethics and climate change , and philosophy, religion, and social theory in the Anthropocene . His interdisciplinary approach combines philosophical reasoning with historical perspectives and social scientific approaches to examine how normative principles function in pluralistic societies. He has particular interest in how institutions, norms, values and sensibilities enable or hamper people with different religions to fully participate in social and political interactions. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on religious diversity in liberal democracies, with particular attention to freedom of religion, blasphemy, and the relationship between religion and public culture. His work increasingly addresses environmental ethics in the Anthropocene, examining how religious and philosophical perspectives can inform our understanding of human-nature relationships. His scholarship demonstrates a progression from theoretical examinations of religious diversity toward more applied analyses of specific controversies and practices, such as handshaking customs across religious differences and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on religious freedom. Dr. Baumgartner has been actively involved in academic leadership and program development, co-initiating and coordinating the Research Master Programme in Religious Studies together with Christian Lange and Birgit Meyer. He also coordinated Utrecht University's research focus area "Migration and Societal Change" (2019-2022) alongside Ilse van Liempt, Marcel Lubbers, and Dina Siegel. His research has been supported by various institutions including NIAS and the EU-COFUND Fellowship program. He is involved in teaching several courses including "Controversies about Religion in the Public Domain," "Ethics and Religion," "Climate Crisis in the Anthropocene: Philosophical and Religious Dimensions," and tutorials for Religious Studies. His academic work contributes to Utrecht University's research themes including "Institutions for Open Societies," "Futures of Democracy," "Migration and Societal Change," and "Pathways to Sustainability."

• Ethics
• Freedom of religion
• Political philosophy
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Frans van Lunteren is a Professor of History of Natural Sciences at Leiden University, specializing in the Dutch natural sciences between 1815 and 1940, particularly physics. His research examines science-society interactions, institutional roles of universities and research institutes, and the cultural dimensions of scientific progress. He holds a PhD awarded at Teylers Museum at age 68, demonstrating late-career academic achievement. His work bridges historical analysis with modern scientific communication, emphasizing the role of instruments and internationalization in scientific development. Education: PhD in History of Science (Teylers Museum, 2017) Affiliations: Leiden Observatory, Navegar Foundation (Portugal), European planetary science networks Research focuses on determinism debates in early 20th-century science, KNMI and KNAW institutional roles, and the material culture of scientific instruments. He has advised five PhD students and pioneered fulldome planetarium shows like Camping with the Stars , blending education and entertainment. His publications span peer-reviewed journals, popular science articles, and international astronomy outreach programs like IYA2009. Key contributions include the International Year of Astronomy 2009 Final Report and Venus Express mission analysis. His work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to science history, combining archival research with public engagement initiatives.

• History of Natural Sciences
• Dutch Science History (1815–1940)
• Science-Society Interactions
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Dr. K.F.J. Salimkhani (Kian) is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Science in Society, Radboud University. His research focuses on metaphysical and foundational questions in physics, including spacetime philosophy, quantum gravity, and fundamentality. He also explores ethical dimensions of collective harm, such as climate crisis implications. Previously, he held a postdoc at the University of Cologne and was a visiting scholar at the University of Oslo. Salimkhani earned his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Bonn in 2020. Education: PhD in Philosophy, University of Bonn (2020) Studies in Physics and Philosophy, University of Bonn Research Interests: Salimkhani investigates fundamentality in physics and metaphysics, spacetime emergence, and the interplay between physics and metaphysics. His current DFG-funded project examines concepts of fundamentality across disciplines. Key areas include: Philosophy of quantum gravity Emergence and dependency relations Climate crisis ethics Unification in physics Grants & Projects: DFG Project: ‘Fundamentality in Physics and Metaphysics’ (2023–2026, PI) Co-organizer of ‘Quarterly Lectures on Philosophy of Science’ and ‘Weekend Seminars on the Philosophy of Physics’ Teaching: Courses include Philosophy of Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy, and supervision of bachelor/master theses in Mathematics and Physics. Labs/Teams: Active in the Radboud Centre for Natural Philosophy (RCNP) and the DFG-funded ‘Inductive Metaphysics’ research unit.

• Philosophy of spacetime
• Philosophy of quantum gravity
• Fundamentality and emergence
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Gianfranco Bertone is a Professor at the Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, specializing in astrophysics and theoretical physics with a focus on dark matter, black holes, and gravitational waves. His work bridges cosmology and particle physics through multi-messenger approaches. Research Interests: Dark matter detection via gravitational wave signatures Black hole binary dynamics in dark matter environments Relativistic simulations of extreme mass ratio inspirals Multi-messenger astronomy and fundamental physics Cosmological simulations for dark matter distribution Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize gravitational wave astronomy's role in dark matter studies, including waveform distortions from dark matter spikes, boson cloud effects in black hole binaries, and simulation-based inference for astrophysical observations. His research spans theoretical modeling, computational astrophysics, and observational constraints.

• Dark Matter
• Black Holes
• Gravitational Waves
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Dr. Vadim Cheianov is an Associate Professor in the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) within the Faculty of Science at Leiden University. He leads the Cheianov Group, which specializes in theoretical quantum many-body physics with applications in condensed matter and ultracold atomic systems. His research interests span several cutting-edge domains in theoretical physics, including the behavior of mobile quantum impurities in quantum fluids, adiabatic protocols in driven many-body systems, mechanisms of non-ergodicity in quantum systems such as many-body localization and integrability, and the macroscopic manifestations of quantum anomalies like the chiral magnetic effect in condensed matter and cosmological contexts. The recent publications from his group reflect a strong focus on quantum dynamics, topological effects, and fundamental aspects of quantum statistical mechanics. These works integrate concepts from condensed matter, ultracold atoms, quantum field theory, and mathematical physics, often bridging theoretical predictions with potential experimental observations in quantum simulators and solid-state devices. Scientific Awards: NWO Physics Projectruimte Grant (2018) Dr. Cheianov has secured competitive research funding, including the NWO Physics Projectruimte grant awarded in 2018, which supports innovative and high-risk theoretical physics research. While formal advising roles are not detailed in the provided text, his leadership of an active research group implies mentorship of PhD and master’s students. His work contributes significantly to foundational understanding in quantum matter and has implications for quantum technologies and emergent hydrodynamic phenomena in quantum systems. The Cheianov Group operates within the Quantum Matter and Optics division of LION, collaborating with experimental and theoretical physicists to explore non-trivial quantum phenomena in both synthetic and natural quantum materials.

• Quantum Many-Body Physics
• Condensed Matter Theory
• Ultracold Atomic Systems
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Dr. John Exalto is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in the Education in Culture research group. His work focuses on the intersection of religious traditions, particularly Calvinist and Orthodox perspectives, with Dutch educational systems throughout the twentieth century. His research interests include: History of Protestant/Christian education in the Netherlands Twentieth century educational philosophy and practice Bible's role in Dutch schooling systems Development of educational thought through figures like Kohnstamm and Langeveld Social services for unmarried mothers in post-war Netherlands Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on Dutch educational history through multiple lenses - religious, social, and philosophical. His work consistently examines how Calvinist and broader Christian traditions have shaped Dutch educational practices, particularly during the early twentieth century. He frequently employs comparative historical methodologies and shows particular interest in the tension between confessional identity and broader societal integration in educational contexts. As an active contributor to academic discourse, Exalto regularly presents at conferences and provides expert commentary to Dutch media outlets on matters related to reformed education, religious schooling, and contemporary educational challenges facing religious communities.

• History of Education
• Dutch Educational Systems
• Protestant/Christian Education
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Dr. Shin'ichiro Ando is a permanent staff member at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam, affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITF). His contact information includes email: S.Ando@uva.nl and phone number +31 (0)20 525 6316.

• Theoretical Physics
• Astrophysics
• Cosmology

Lieke Stelling is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University , affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication and the Institute for Cultural Inquiry . As Director of Education for English, she bridges academic leadership with research in early modern literature. Specializes in Shakespeare and Early Modern Cultural History Focuses on Europe's literary identity and humor's role in religious conflict Her research spans two major funded projects: 2022-2027 : NWO Vidi grant for Discovering Europe in the Early Modern Period , examining how fiction shaped European identity through multilingualism and urban symbolism 2017-2021 : NWO Veni grant for Faith in Jest , analyzing humor's function in Reformation-era literature Recent publications explore: 2024 : Humor in The Merry Wives of Windsor and literary responses to European integration crises 2022 : Digital humanities project MacBERTh creating historical language models Awarded: NWO Veni/Vidi grants Huntington Library Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Collaborates with: Prof. Els Stronks (Utrecht) Dr. Lauren Fonteyn (Leiden) Flatland Agency (design thinking)

• Renaissance Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• European Identity
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Dr. Andrew L. Miller is a postdoctoral researcher at Utrecht University and the National Institute for Subatomic Physics (Nikhef), focusing on gravitational wave detection and dark matter studies. His work bridges theoretical physics and computational methods within the LIGO/Virgo collaborations. PhD from Sapienza University of Rome and University of Florida MS in Physics from University of Florida BS in Physics from The College of New Jersey Andrew's research centers on gravitational waves from neutron stars , primordial black holes , and dark matter interactions . His methodological innovations include: Machine learning algorithms for detector noise classification Pattern-recognition techniques for continuous wave detection Semicoherent analysis for ultralight boson clouds Frequency-Hough transforms for binary inspirals His publications cover LIGO/Virgo data analysis, Einstein Telescope design, and LISA Pathfinder applications for dark matter detection. He has delivered tutorials on: Machine learning classification Parameter estimation in gravitational waves Frequency-Hough transforms Generalized search frameworks

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

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• XAI (Explainable Artificial Intelligence)
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