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Tang TangView profile

Associate Professor

• Design for behavioural change
• Design for health and wellbeing
• Design for interdisciplinary working
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Dr. Tang Tang is an Associate Professor at the School of Design, University of Leeds, specializing in design for behavioral change, health, and sustainability. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to address social and environmental challenges through participatory design methods. She leads the EU-funded AMASS project exploring arts' role in societal challenges and co-leads the SEEYouth initiative addressing youth marginalization. Education: BEng and MSc in Industrial Design from Loughborough University, followed by a PhD in Design for Sustainable Behaviour. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, AHRC Peer Review College member, and Sustainable Design Network contributor. Research Interests: Design for healthy behavior, emotion/wellbeing, cross-cultural collaboration, and participatory methods for social sustainability. Current projects include designing for portion control (Downsizing), youth empowerment (PARTY), and digital inclusion for older adults (Co-DigiTech). Grants: EU H2020, ESRC, BBSRC, EPSRC Supervised Students: Ken Chen, Julianah Adeniji, Eshrag Aljehani, Yunlu Liu Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Labs/Teams: Involved in multi-institutional collaborations across Europe, Africa, and Asia, emphasizing participatory design workshops and co-creation with marginalized communities.

Russell LockView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Modelling
• Socio-technical Systems
• Sensor Data Analysis
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Dr Russell Lock serves as Head of the Department of Computer Science and holds the academic rank of Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Information Modelling at Loughborough University, School of Science. He joined the university in 2010 after completing his PhD at Lancaster University and a research position at St Andrews University. His educational background includes: PhD, Lancaster University Russell's research focuses on socio-technical systems design, sensor data analysis, and machine learning applications across chemical decarbonisation, ballet movement analysis (pioneering Kinesemiotics), hazardous environment interfaces, and flood management. He actively bridges academic theory and industrial practice through industry-collaborative projects. He leads the DigiTech Network promoting XR/AI training and is affiliated with the Centre for Information Management. Significant grants include the £1.1m EPSRC DCEE project, £550k AHRC-DFG 'Kinesemiotic Body' project, and multiple Innovate UK KTP projects with partners like ABB Power Grids and English National Ballet. No scientific awards were mentioned. Russell supervises postgraduate students and maintains cross-departmental collaborations with Mechanical Engineering and Arts, English and Drama schools.

Ricardo Colomo-PalaciosView profile

Professor

• Human Factors in Computing
• Project Management in Information Systems Development
• Global & Distributed Software Engineering
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Ricardo Colomo-Palacios is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Communication at Østfold University College, Norway. He coordinates the DigiTech research group associated with the Digital Society research priority area. Previously, he worked at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Universidad Politecnica of Madrid (2005) and an MBA from the Institute of Empresa (2002). He has professional experience as a Software Engineer, Project Manager, and Software Engineering Consultant, including work at INDRA, a leading Spanish IT company. Colomo-Palacios' research spans several interconnected areas focusing on human aspects of computing and software engineering. His primary interests include Human Factors in Computing, Project Management in Information Systems Development, Global & Distributed Software Engineering, and Systems, Services and Software Process Improvement & Innovation. He also investigates Management Information Systems, Computing Profession Studies, Business Software, and Innovation in IT, with recent work emphasizing cybersecurity applications in critical infrastructure. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on cybersecurity applications in critical infrastructure, DevSecOps frameworks, visual analytics for supply chains, and social robotics security. The research shows a clear trend toward integrating security practices throughout the software development lifecycle while addressing real-world challenges in critical systems and infrastructure. He leads several significant research projects including DigiMat (Smart, transparent and sustainable food supply chains), EduTech (Technological assistance to accessibility in Virtual Higher Education), RECYCIN (Reinforcing Competence in Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructures), and SecuRoPS (User-centred Security Framework for Social Robots in Public Space). As Coordinator of the DigiTech research group, Colomo-Palacios oversees research initiatives within the Digital Society priority area. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in industry, particularly in the areas of software engineering process improvement and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

Maben RabiView profile

Professor

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Networked Control
• Hybrid Systems
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Maben Rabi is a Professor at the Department of Information Technology and Communication, University of Southeast Norway. His work focuses on cyber-physical systems, networked control, and hybrid systems with applications in intelligent transportation and robotics. Current projects: CriSp (Research Council) and SafeSmart (KK Foundation). Research keywords: Cyber-Physical Systems, Networked Control, Hybrid Systems, Digital Society, DigiTech. Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize road friction estimation for autonomous vehicles, nonlinear control in relay feedback systems, probabilistic sampling for networked estimation, and packet loss modeling in vehicular networks. These works bridge control theory, cyber-physical systems, and transportation safety. Teaching : Courses include Technology Project (ITD25018) and Digital Control and Cyber-Physical Systems (ITD30019) .

• Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Jo Jorgensen is a Principal Lecturer in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences at Clemson University. She teaches courses including Introduction to Psychology , Pursuing Happiness , and Social Psychology . Educational Background: Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Clemson University (2002) MBA in General Business, Southern Methodist University (1980) B.S. in Psychology, Baylor University (1979) Prior to academia, she worked as a Marketing Representative for IBM and co-founded DigiTech, Inc., a software duplication firm with $2M annual revenue.

• Telecommunications
• Innovation Management
• Smart Technologies
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Lisa Perkins serves as a Visiting Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Suffolk and Director of Adastral Park and Research Realisation for BT's Technology division. She spearheads the development of a world-class technology ecosystem at Adastral Park, driving innovation in home entertainment and smart technologies while collaborating with industry partners to solve business challenges. Her leadership extends to chairing Tech East, co-chairing the University of Suffolk DigiTech Centre, and holding board positions with Productivity East, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, and East Suffolk Council Community Partnership Board. Her research focuses on Telecommunications, Innovation Management, and Smart Technologies, emphasizing downstreaming research into real-world business solutions. She actively cultivates university partnerships to develop premier technical expertise and promotes technology education through school enrichment programs to nurture future industry talent. Perkins leads Innovation Martlesham—a dynamic cluster of 150+ companies—and directs research initiatives in home entertainment systems and industrial smart technologies. Her work bridges academic research with commercial applications, fostering regional economic growth through the New Anglia LEP and Tech East networks.

Ganghee JangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Edge Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Ganghee Jang serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Systems Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology's Klamath Falls campus. His expertise bridges academic research and industry applications in embedded systems and AI-driven platforms for robotics, musical instruments, and mobility solutions. His educational qualifications include: Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of California, Irvine Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Florida Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from Korea University Dr. Jang's research integrates computer architecture with edge computing to develop specialized embedded AI systems. His work spans biometrics, deep reinforcement learning for medical imaging, multi-GPGPU high-performance computing algorithms, and guitar effect processor design. Current projects focus on deploying AI in resource-constrained environments for robotics and musical applications, leveraging his unique industry-academia perspective. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on project guidance where he applies real-world experience from product management and technical development roles. No scientific awards, fellowships, or major prizes are documented in the provided materials. Professional recognition appears centered on practical industry contributions rather than formal academic honors. Dr. Jang actively advises student project classes, drawing from diverse industry experiences including product management at Cortek in South Korea where he revitalized the Digitech guitar effects brand. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his cross-domain project history suggests strong potential for industry-sponsored research collaborations in embedded AI systems. His mentoring approach combines academic rigor with practical engineering insights from medical imaging, biometrics, and musical technology projects. His technical work involves interdisciplinary collaboration across robotics, musical instrument technology, and medical imaging domains. Though specific lab affiliations aren't stated, his project history indicates experience with multi-GPGPU computing environments and embedded hardware development for specialized applications. Current research likely operates through Oregon Tech's engineering facilities with emphasis on student-involved prototyping.

Mohamed Abdel-MaguidView profile

Professor

• Digital Technologies
• Future Networks
• Industry 4.0
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Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor (STEM) and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University. He leads the institution's transdisciplinary STEM agenda, integrating diverse disciplines into an innovation ecosystem. Previously, he held the Dean role at the University of Suffolk, driving STEM research and securing £15m in external funding through initiatives like the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre and the DigiTech centre. Education: BEng in Electronics and Telecommunications (Arab Academy), MSc in Telecommunications Engineering (Arab Academy), PhD in Electronic Engineering (Staffordshire University) His research focuses on Digital Technologies with emphasis on Future Networks, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation. He has supervised over 25 postgraduate students and contributed to international conferences and journal refereeing. He advocates for inclusion, innovation, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing skills development and business-university partnerships. Awards: FIKE, SMIEEE, FCMI Leadership roles include managing the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences, and collaborating on regional initiatives such as the OfS-supported Data Science Academy with BT. His career spans 30+ years in engineering, research, and academic leadership.

Salman AhmedView profile

Research Fellow

• Data Analytics
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• AIops
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Salmans is a Research Fellow at the DigiTech Centre within the Digital Futures Institute at the University of Suffolk, affiliated with the Research Directorate. His work bridges academia and industry through consultancies, training, and knowledge dissemination. He holds a PhD in Data Analytics (specializing in NLP) from Ulster University, along with Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Software Engineering and IT. Education: PhD in Data Analytics (NLP specialization), Ulster University (2020) MSc Software Engineering, Alhamd Islamic University (Pakistan) BSc Information Technology, Alhamd Islamic University (Pakistan) Research focuses on NLP, AIops, and applied data analytics with industry collaboration. Key areas include transformer models (BERT/ERNIE/RoBERTa), IT incident prediction, and agritech AI. His work is funded by UKRI, EPSRC, and the Turing AI Fellowship. Recent publications explore cybersecurity in WordPress (2024), AIops frameworks (2023), and neural POS tagging (2023). His research demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications across IT, agriculture, and language processing. Received the FHEA fellowship (2023) for teaching contributions. Secured £350k UKRI grants for agritech projects, including 'Agri-KG' and 'Agri-F2P', advancing AI-driven agricultural decision-making. Previously managed a £1M EPSRC-funded project with AllState for infrastructure incident prediction. Lab/Team Affiliations: Lead researcher in the DigiTech Centre's NLP group and collaborator in Ulster University's Intelligent Systems Research Centre.

Insa SchaffernakView profile

Researcher

• Cognitive Psychology
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Insa Schaffernak is a Research Associate at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences, concurrently pursuing her PhD at the DigiTech PhD Center. She holds an M.Sc. in Cognitive Psychology from Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and has international academic experience at the University of Innsbruck and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research examines cognitive psychology, AI in healthcare, and human-computer interaction, with specialization in task-switching behaviors and multitasking strategies. She contributes to the PSY-A-EYE project investigating augmented reality applications. Her 2021 publication analyzes self-reported task-selection methodologies in experimental psychology.

• Business Education
• Business Communications
• Office Technology

Sandra Larson serves as an Online Instructor and Faculty member at Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB), teaching business-related courses since 1998. She began her career on the Minot State University campus before transitioning to fully online instruction for DCB in 2005, concurrently teaching 7th-grade DigiTech courses in Minot. Her academic credentials reflect deep expertise in business disciplines, earned through five degrees from Minot State University: AA in Mid Management (1987) BA in Human Resources Office Management (1988) BS in Marketing (1992) BSE in Business Education (1999) MSM in Management Information Systems (2000) Ms. Larson specializes in business education with emphasis on keyboarding, business communications, and office technology, evidenced by her instruction of courses like BOTE 152 Keyboarding and BOTE Business Communications. Her teaching methodology prioritizes practical skill development for online learners. As a dedicated instructional faculty member, she maintains no research laboratory or graduate student supervision. Her professional focus remains on undergraduate course delivery within DCB's online programs, supported by extensive industry-aligned educational background.

Massimo CanizzoView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Innovation
• Startup Acceleration
• Strategic Consulting
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Massimo Canizzo serves as Adjunct Professor at Luiss Business School, Luiss University, while maintaining active industry leadership roles: Chairman, CEO and Co-founder of GELLIFY Middle East (founded 2019) Venture Partner for DIGITECH MENA Fund (GELLIFY/AZIMUT collaboration) Board member of multiple startups Former Senior Partner at Accenture Digital and Innovation Consulting With over 30 years of professional experience, his expertise centers on B2B innovation ecosystems through three integrated divisions: consulting services, startup acceleration programs, and venture capital investments. His industry practice directly informs academic contributions where he regularly participates as teacher and keynote speaker in international educational programs. Massimo bridges corporate innovation strategy with academic instruction, specializing in digital transformation frameworks and scalable startup acceleration models. His current work focuses on MENA-region technology ecosystems through GELLIFY's operational divisions and investment fund activities.