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Per Kragh Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He is affiliated with the Section of Biostatistics, which focuses on statistical theory, methods, and applications in biomedical research, providing advisory services and educational programs in statistics from undergraduate to PhD levels. Location: Øster Farimagsgade 5, Building CSS (2nd floor in CSS-5, CSS-10, CSS-15), Copenhagen K Contact: +45 35 32 79 08 | pka@biostat.ku.dk The Section of Biostatistics collaborates with other health sciences departments to advance scientific knowledge through rigorous statistical analysis and education. Its mission includes advising researchers on study design, conducting methodological research, and promoting quantitative methods in biomedical sciences.

• Biostatistics
• Statistical Methods in Biomedical Research
• Design and Analysis of Biomedical Studies
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Peter Danholt is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, affiliated with the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies, the Centre for Science-Technology-Society Studies, and the SHAPE – Shaping Digital Citizenship research initiative. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary domains, focusing on the sociotechnical dimensions of digital systems in healthcare, welfare, and organizational contexts. His research interests include IT in healthcare , pervasive computing , gender and technology , organizational change , and qualitative research methods . He employs ethnographic and fieldwork-based approaches to study how digital technologies reshape work practices, citizenship, and care relations. His work often draws on Science and Technology Studies (STS), Actor-Network Theory, and relational ontologies. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on digital healthcare systems (e.g., Teledialogue), data-driven governance , and the ethical implications of surveillance in welfare . Themes such as vulnerability, privacy, and citizen agency recur across his research, particularly in projects involving digital interventions in social work and patient care. Principal Investigator : Shaping Digital Citizenship – SHAPE (Independent Research Fund Denmark, 2022–2023) Collaborative Projects : CDC: Cultures of Data Collaboration , Teledialog , Håndhygiejne projektet , Sundhedsbarometer projektet He has contributed extensively to academic discourse through journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, with a strong emphasis on ethnographic depth and theoretical innovation. His public engagement includes media contributions on AI, digital ethics, and urban technology. He has participated in organizing workshops and conferences, including EASST2010 and SHAPE Workshop (2024), and has delivered lectures on technoscience, surveillance, and welfare technology. His collaborations extend across Denmark and internationally, reflecting a robust network in STS and digital society research.

• Sociotechnical perspectives on work, management and technology
• IT in the health service
• Working practice and the use of IT
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Klaus Høyer is a Professor of Medical Science and Technology Studies at the University of Copenhagen , affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and the Section of Health Services Research . His work bridges Science and Technology Studies (STS) , social anthropology , and empirical ethics , focusing on healthcare system organization and data-intensive medical technologies. Education : Ph.D. in Medical Ethics (2004), University of Umeå MA in Anthropology (2001), University of Copenhagen MA in African Studies (1998), University of Copenhagen Høyer's research explores the politics of health data infrastructures , biobanking ethics , and EU health regulation . Current projects include DataSpace (ERC Advanced Grant) analyzing cross-border health data systems, and PREPARE (reNEW) examining stem cell technology governance. His scientific contributions focus on digital transformation across healthcare sectors, with recent work addressing datafication , algorithmic accountability , and personalized medicine . Key themes include ethical regulation , public-private partnerships , and professional judgment erosion in data-driven environments. Scientific Honors : ERC Advanced Grant (2023) Visiting Professor at St Gallen University (2024) Distinguished Research Fellow, Monash University (2018) EliteForsk Prize (2017) ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) Sapere Aude Research Leader (2012) Høyer teaches Organizational Analysis and Public Health Ethics in BA and MA programs, supervising students on health policy , medical regulation , and digital governance . He leads projects like Together Apart (2020) and GLOBAL GENES (2013-2017) while participating in international collaborations across Melbourne , Leiden , and Copenhagen .

• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Social Anthropology
• Empirical Ethics
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Per Lynggaard is a Professor of Electronics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) , leading the B.Eng. program in Electronics. Previously, he held an Associate Professor role at Aalborg University, combining academic excellence with a robust industrial career in technical-scientific research and development. Education: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EE and IT) Ph.D. in Electronics from Aalborg University Research Interests: Focus on Integrated Circuit Design, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), Machine Learning, IoT, and Smart City Technologies . His work emphasizes energy-efficient systems, cybersecurity in IoT, AI-driven interference mitigation, and sustainable energy harvesting solutions. He has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals through projects addressing smart infrastructure and environmental monitoring. Projects & Collaborations: Leads and participates in EU-funded initiatives such as InnoTech (2023–2025) for green transition solutions and TransportTech (2023–2026) for Industry 4.0 logistics. Active in cybersecurity research via projects like Jamming Against Critical Wireless Communication , aiming to protect critical infrastructure. Awards: Recognized with multiple honors and rewards during his industrial career, though specific names are not listed. His work has been cited widely, with notable impact in IoT security and energy-efficient systems. Advising & Grants: Supervises Turnip T.N. in a PhD project on 6G security protocols. Engaged in securing funding for projects like F2D2: The Community for Dynamic Data (2021–2030), focusing on dynamic data systems and cybersecurity. Labs & Teams: Collaborates in interdisciplinary teams such as the InnoTech TaskForce and F2D2 Community , advancing IoT and AI integration. His research bridges academia and industry, with outputs spanning smart cities, healthcare IoT, and sustainable energy systems.

• Integrated Circuit Design
• Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN)
• Machine Learning
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Kathrine Hald serves as a Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Danish Center for Health Services Research in Gistrup, Denmark. Her work focuses on advancing evidence-based practices through methodological research in health services implementation. Her research centers on implementation science using the Quality Implementation Framework, with significant contributions to systematic and umbrella review methodologies. She specializes in register-based epidemiological studies, particularly examining attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) prevalence and incidence in Danish national health registries. Additional expertise spans mental health services research, welfare sector implementation, and social science applications in healthcare delivery. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward refining implementation frameworks while leveraging Denmark's comprehensive national registers for psychiatric epidemiology. Her work bridges methodological rigor with practical healthcare applications, particularly in mental health service delivery and evidence-based policy development across health, welfare, and social sectors. Scientific awards: None documented in available materials. Kathrine Hald actively collaborates with institutional partners including S.P. Johnsen and A.G. Ording across multi-author publications. While no student supervision or specific grant details are mentioned, her co-authorship on center reports indicates integral involvement in institutional research operations. She operates within the Danish Center for Health Services Research ecosystem, contributing to its collaborative network evidenced by cross-institutional publications. Her work aligns with the center's mission to improve healthcare quality through evidence generation and implementation science.

• Implementation Science
• Health Services Research
• Mental Health Epidemiology
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Christopher Gad is an Associate Professor and Section Manager in Technologies in Practice at the IT University of Copenhagen, specializing in Science and Technology Studies (STS). His research examines the complex interplay between human beings and digital technologies through ethnographic and ontological lenses. His research focuses on digitalization, surveillance, bureaucracy, and organizational theory , with particular attention to Changing human-technology relations Ontological approaches in STS Lateral thinking in technological contexts Practice-based understandings of computational systems Democracy and electoral processes in digital societies His work bridges theoretical STS with practical applications in security, welfare systems, and democratic infrastructure. Gad's recent publications reveal strong trends in affective engagement with technology (e.g., extended reality for medical diagnostics), prototyping methodologies in education, and security dimensions of digitalization . His research consistently explores the messy, situated realities of technology implementation across welfare systems, democratic processes, and medical contexts. As Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on major projects including DaR (Data as Relation), DemTech, and WaD (Welfare after Digitalization), Gad has secured significant funding from Velux Fonden, Innovation Fund Denmark, and Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond. His collaborative work spans Denmark, Europe, and international networks. He actively contributes to the STS community through conference leadership (6th Nordic STS Conference 2023), editorial work, and public engagement. His Technologies in Practice section serves as a hub for research on how digital technologies transform organizational practices and societal infrastructures.

• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Digitalization
• Surveillance
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Anne Mette Kjeldsen serves as Associate Professor at Aarhus University's Department of Political Science, where her research bridges public administration, public management, and leadership theory with practical applications in public sector organizations across health, education, and social services. Her research portfolio centers on public service motivation, public values, and professionalism, with current investigations into distributed leadership models, change management dynamics, and collaborative governance structures. She examines professional learning communities in public schools and sector-specific differences in employee motivation, utilizing methodological diversity including qualitative, quantitative, experimental, and mixed methods approaches to address complex public management challenges. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal concentrated scholarly activity in distributed leadership within healthcare quality improvement and educational settings, crisis leadership responses in public organizations, and longitudinal analyses of public service motivation's impact on organizational outcomes. Her work consistently employs robust empirical designs including randomized field experiments and panel studies to examine leadership-employee relationships and organizational change processes. Her research program includes significant grant-funded projects: Learning from errors in public digitalization (2021-2024) Inclusion of novices in public digitalization (2021-2022) SAMFO: New collaboration and organizational forms to promote learning, well-being, and development in Danish public schools (2020-2024) King Frederiks Center for Public Leadership (2018-present) Distributed leadership (2012-2016) Kjeldsen maintains active collaboration with the King Frederiks Center for Public Leadership, contributing to its mission of advancing evidence-based leadership practices in Denmark's public sector through research-practice integration and organizational development initiatives.

• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Leadership
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Leon Derczynski is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the IT University of Copenhagen , with a dual role as Principal Research Scientist/LLMSEC at NVIDIA . He leads the Strømberg NLP research group and coordinates NLP South at ITU, while also being affiliated with the Machine Learning group. Specializes in Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , and LLM security Focus on Misinformation detection , Clinical text mining , and Danish language technology Research grants include Verif-AI (2.9M DKK), ClinRead (544K DKK), and LITHME (EU COST action, €11K). He has coordinated major projects like COMRADES and PHEME , and contributed to uComp and TrendMiner . Scientific recognition includes the University of Sheffield Exceptional Contribution Award (twice), WEBIST Best Student Paper award , and FP7 funding . His technical work includes the garak.ai LLM vulnerability scanner and generalised-brown clustering library. Actively supervises students and maintains numerous GitHub repositories (86 public projects) related to NLP, machine learning, and computational linguistics. He has delivered keynotes and guest lectures , including at Innopolis University (Russia) and PET (Danish Security and Intelligence Service).

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Misinformation Detection
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Jørn Henrik Petersen is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Department of Political Science and Public Management under the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. He holds academic qualifications including a dr.phil. (1985) and lic.oecon. (1971). His career spans over five decades, with roles such as Prorector (2002–2005), director of the Danish Center for Welfare Studies (2005–2008), and leadership in numerous research institutions and governmental committees. His research focuses on the history and core values of the Danish welfare state, including its challenges, Christianity’s influence, and historical policy developments. Key projects include Dansk Velfærdshistorie (2008–2014) and studies on elderly welfare and welfare-state legitimacy. Petersen has authored over 50 books and 500+ academic works, including monographs on welfare-state history and social policy theory. He has advised national and international bodies on welfare, health, and social policy. Awards include the Aarhus University Gold Medal (1970).

• Welfare State
• Social Policy
• Social History
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Arun Rai is a Regents' Professor and Howard S. Starks Distinguished Chair at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business. He serves as Director and Co-founder of the interdisciplinary Center for Digital Innovation (CDIN), which focuses on digital innovation and industry-university partnerships. His work bridges academia and practice, with collaborations spanning IBM, Intel, UPS, and healthcare organizations. Research Interests: Rai investigates digital innovation's role in transforming business models, supply chains, and societal systems. His research spans: AI's impact on workforce skills and economic disparities Governance of digital platforms and online communities IT-enabled solutions for poverty reduction and healthcare access Patent strategies for software and AI innovations Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019-2024) demonstrate a focus on AI ethics, platform economics, and regulatory impacts. Key themes include algorithmic governance in online communities, patent litigation risks in AI, and real-world applications of computer vision in operations. Awards & Honors: LEO Award for Lifetime Contributions (AIS, 2019) INFORMS ISS Practical Impacts Award (2022) AACSB Influential Leader (2024) Regents' Professor appointment (University System of Georgia, 2006) Leadership: Rai has served as Editor-in-Chief of MIS Quarterly (2016-2020) and advises Georgia's AI Advisory Council. His industry engagements include board positions at Apollo Hospitals and projects with Gartner, SAP, and Daimler-Chrysler.

• Digital Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• IT Governance
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Megan Lynn Maurer is an Assistant Professor at the Technologies in Practice group within the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) . She holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Kentucky and has held positions as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Columbia University's Earth Institute and Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on understanding urban environments through three interrelated tracks: (1) feminist materialist approaches to green infrastructure in climate adaptation, (2) urban human-nature relations including ecosystem disservices, and (3) innovative methods like multispecies ethnography and digital technologies for integrating more-than-human perspectives into planning. She teaches courses such as 'IT and Green Transitions' at ITU. Her recent publications from 2024-2025 explore topics including mosaic governance , urban green travel environments , and weak methods in sustainability scholarship . These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, equitable urban development, and ecological justice frameworks. Key collaborations include projects like Living Lab for Green Transitions in Nordhavn and Multi-seasonal Wellbeing Assessment in NYC. Her research has been presented at major conferences including the American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting and workshops on Justice and Nature in the City . She contributes to transdisciplinary methodologies and explores contested ecologies in urban contexts.

• Urban Planning
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Morten Falch is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, affiliated with The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His work focuses on cybersecurity, digital transformation, telecommunications policy, and public-private partnerships. He has led numerous projects addressing cybersecurity in wireless networks, EU-US policy frameworks, and sustainable telecommunication infrastructure. Key research areas include cybersecurity economics, regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies, and the societal impact of digital policies. Falch has collaborated on initiatives like the BEiNG WISE project (cybersecurity in wireless systems) and DINNOCAP (digital innovation capacity building). His publications span over 25 years, with recent emphasis on darkweb market analysis, IoT security, and EU cybersecurity institutions. He has supervised 4 PhD students and contributed to policy white papers on cross-border e-government services and Baltic Sea Region cybersecurity strategies. Falch’s work bridges academic research with practical industry challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to technological governance. Notable projects include: CA22104 BEiNG WISE (2023-2027): Cybersecurity in next-gen wireless networks DINNOCAP (2021): Digital innovation capacity building across industries PISH (2020-2023): Intercultural communications in STEM education Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary cybersecurity research groups and policy think tanks focusing on EU digital policy and emerging tech governance.

• Cybersecurity
• Digital Transformation
• Telecommunications Policy
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Sisse Finken serves as a Lecturer in the Digitalisation, Democracy, and Governance unit at IT University of Copenhagen , specializing in the intersection of technology, society, and governance. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks from Science and Technology Studies (STS) with practical applications in public-sector digitalization, particularly through participatory design and action research methodologies. Her research interests span Workplace studies, Healthcare/Digital Health, Welfare technology, Displacements, Qualitative approaches, Ethnography, Design methods, Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW), Science and technology studies (STS), Feminist technology studies, and Digitalization processes . Finken approaches digital governance through critical lenses, examining power dynamics, representation, and inclusion in welfare technology implementations. Recent publications (2024) demonstrate her focus on action research in participatory design, gender and diversity in technology, and the philosophical dimensions of human-technology relations . Her work consistently emphasizes the importance of paying attention to context, stakeholders, and ethical implications in digital transformation processes. Finken has contributed to significant research projects including WaD: Welfare after Digitalization (2020-2023), examining video consultation systems and digital public services, and Bæredygtige innovationer gennem samskabelse (2016-2017) on sustainable innovation through co-creation. Her media contributions address critical issues like representation in inclusive digital welfare societies and principles for citizen-friendly digitalization . She maintains active scholarly engagement through publications, conference contributions, and collaborative research networks focused on ensuring democratic values in digital governance processes.

• Workplace studies
• Healthcare/Digital Health
• Welfare technology
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Claus Vinther Nielsen is a Professor at Aarhus University's Department of Public Health - Department of Health Services Research, Faculty of Health. His work focuses on rehabilitation research with particular emphasis on work-related health issues and patient-centered care approaches. His research interests span rehabilitation engineering, work-related illnesses, working environment, low back pain, heart rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, and spinal conditions. Nielsen's work demonstrates a strong commitment to improving healthcare delivery through evidence-based rehabilitation interventions that address both physical and social determinants of health. Nielsen's recent publications reveal a trend toward interdisciplinary rehabilitation research with increasing emphasis on digital health solutions, patient-reported outcomes, and addressing health inequities in rehabilitation services. His work bridges clinical practice and health services research, particularly in the Danish healthcare context. As a principal investigator and collaborator on multiple significant research projects, Nielsen demonstrates leadership in developing rehabilitation interventions for diverse patient populations including cancer survivors, individuals with low back pain, and those with heart conditions. His current projects include leading "Tilbage til hverdagen efter kræft i bækkenorganerne" (2025-2026), collaborating on "WORK-IT-OUT" for low-back pain rehabilitation (2024-2027), participating in the "SPR" practical rehabilitation research initiative (2020-2026), managing the "SEVERIN" rehabilitation research network since 2012, and contributing to the "Joined Inclusion" project for functional somatic disorders (2021-2023). Nielsen is actively involved in the SEVERIN network for rehabilitation research, which appears to be a major collaborative effort connecting various rehabilitation research activities across institutions and specialties.

• Rehabilitation
• Work-related illnesses
• Working environment
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Signe Pihl-Thingvad serves as Head of Department at the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. She maintains dual institutional affiliations, also connecting with the University of Southern Denmark as evidenced by her secondary email address. Her leadership role positions her at the forefront of political science education and research in Denmark. Dr. Pihl-Thingvad's research focuses on critical aspects of public sector management, with particular emphasis on workplace dynamics, leadership effectiveness, and organizational behavior within governmental contexts. Her work examines how social capital, leadership styles, and organizational structures impact employee well-being, absenteeism, and service delivery in public institutions. She employs diverse methodological approaches including panel studies, cohort analyses, and multi-source evaluations to investigate complex public administration phenomena. Her publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact across key public administration journals including Public Management Review, Public Administration, and BMC Public Health. Analysis of her recent work reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of human factors and organizational performance in public service settings, with growing attention to workplace violence prevention, stress management, and the nuanced effects of different leadership approaches. Her research has garnered attention across academic and professional networks, with notable reader engagement on platforms like Mendeley and citations in scholarly literature. Several of her publications have received media coverage and Wikipedia references, indicating broader societal relevance of her work on public sector challenges. As Head of Department, she oversees academic programs, faculty development, and research initiatives within political science. Her leadership extends to participation in study councils and management censorship committees, reflecting comprehensive administrative responsibilities across educational and research domains.

• Public Administration
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
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