Professor Markus Helfert is a leading academic in Digital Service Innovation and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University's School of Business . He serves as Director of the Innovation Value Institute , Hub for Data and Digital Research, and holds Science Foundation Ireland Principal Investigator roles at Lero – The Irish Software Research Centre and Adapt Research Centre. His research spans Service Innovation , Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent Transportation Systems , FinTech , and Enterprise Architecture , with active involvement in European Standardisation initiatives.
Chelo Vargas Sierra is a Professor at the University of Alicante, affiliated with the Department of English Philology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters I (Philology). As a founding member and director since 2021 of the Interuniversity Institute of Applied Modern Languages (IULMA), she leads innovative research in terminology and translation technologies. Her academic background includes a PhD in Translation and Interpreting, a Master's in Audiovisual Translation (University of Cádiz), and a Master's in Terminology (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). PhD in Translation and Interpreting (University of Alicante) Máster en Traducción Audiovisual (University of Cádiz) Máster en Terminología (Institut Universitàri de Llingüística Aplicada) Her research focuses on terminology applied to translation, specialized languages (English-Spanish), corpus linguistics, and gender-sensitive terminology. She directs the DIGITENDER project (TED2021-130040B-C21) for digitizing multilingual terminological resources. She has participated in over 90 international conferences and chaired events like enTRetextos 2021 and AESLA 2016. Recent publications highlight trends in metaphor analysis in medical discourse, gender-sensitive terminology, and cross-linguistic sentiment studies in financial journalism. She chairs the Technical Standardisation Committee 191 for Terminology and has delivered 50+ international seminars for institutions like the European Union. Doctorate Extraordinary Award She serves on editorial boards of journals like Ibérica and Sendebar , contributes to translation technology training, and collaborates in international academic programs. Her work combines theoretical research with practical applications in translation technologies and terminological standardization.
Anne Elisabeth Haxthausen is an Associate Professor at the Software Systems Engineering section within DTU Compute , Technical University of Denmark . Her work focuses on formal methods, railway control systems, and safety-critical software engineering. Founder and leader of the DTU Railway Verification Group Member of European Technical Working Group on Formal Methods in Railway Control Editorial board member for Springer Formal Aspects of Computing Journal Active in the Overture Language Board Her research emphasizes formal verification of railway interlocking systems, particularly through compositional approaches and automated tools. She has contributed to projects like RobustRailS, Overture, and RAISE, focusing on model-based development and verification. She serves as a tutor for bachelor students and contributes to the advisory committee for DTU's Computer Science and Engineering MSc program. Her recent publications explore challenges in verifying autonomous and AI-driven railway technologies.
Oliver Winkler, PD Dr., is a German sociologist of education based at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). Since 2021 he heads the BMBF-funded junior research group "EDIREG" on the educational integration of refugee children and youth; in 2024 he was awarded the venia legendi and now teaches as a private lecturer in the Institute of Sociology. Parallel to this he works (2025-) as research associate at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories evaluating the federal "Startchancen" programme. Education 2004-2010: Diploma studies in Sociology, University of Leipzig & Université Pierre-Mendès-France (Grenoble) 2016: Doctorate (Dr. phil.), Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg 2016-2019: Fellow, College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research (CIDER) 2024: Habilitation (venia legendi), MLU – Private Lecturer Research interests Winkler investigates how social and spatial contexts produce educational inequality, with a current focus on refugee integration, transitions to vocational education, and the role of regional opportunity structures. His work combines large-scale administrative data with contextual and policy analysis to explain variation in educational participation and attainment. Recent publication trends Between 2018 and 2025 Winkler published extensively on three inter-related themes: (1) educational transitions and aspirations of refugee youth in Germany, (2) social-structural and regional determinants of participation in vocational and higher education, and (3) comparative stratification of higher-education systems. His 2025 monograph Ungleichheit und Raum synthesises findings on spatial inequality in education and labour markets. Scientific awards & honours No specific prizes or medals are mentioned in the supplied material. Advising & grants Winkler currently supervises three early-career researchers (Dr. Melanie Olczyk, Franziska Meyer, Hannah Glinka) within the EDIREG group. He has continuously acquired third-party funding, most notably the BMBF grant for EDIREG (2021-2025) and earlier DFG funding for the Franco-German project on university choice (2015-2018). Labs & teams He leads the Junior Research Group "EDIREG" hosted by the Institute of Sociology at MLU and is an associate member of the Center for School and Educational Research (ZSB) at the same university.
Anastasios Zafeiropoulos serves as Assistant Professor at Harokopio University of Athens, specializing in Spatial Data Management and Analysis within the Postgraduate Studies Program for “Applied Geography and Spatial Management” (Direction C: Geoinformatics). His academic role encompasses teaching “Spatial Databases” and advancing research at the intersection of geospatial technologies and distributed computing systems. His research program focuses on Spatial Databases, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud/Edge Computing, and 6G Network Orchestration, with significant extensions into Knowledge Graph applications for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and socio-emotional learning in education. Key innovations include the EduCardia methodology for student competency assessment and frameworks for climate vulnerability analysis using knowledge graphs. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant thrusts: (1) AI-driven orchestration of 6G services across the computing continuum using reinforcement learning; (2) Knowledge Graph applications for SDG interlinkage analysis and materials science; (3) EU-funded IoT/Edge Computing project ecosystems. His work consistently bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical sustainability and educational applications. Dr. Zafeiropoulos actively contributes to EU-funded initiatives in IoT and Edge Computing standardization, particularly through AIOTI WG Standardisation. His project portfolio includes NEPHELE multi-cloud ecosystem development and O-RAN slice admission control research, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration in next-generation networking. He leads the development of innovative tools including Palindrome.js for distributed system visualization and the EmoSocio open-access emotional intelligence model, reflecting his commitment to translating research into practical educational and environmental solutions.
Dr. Jasmin Hodžić is Director of the Institute of Language at the University of Sarajevo (since 2021) and teaches at the University of Novi Pazar. In April 2025 he was promoted to Scientific Advisor. His expertise spans syntax, sociolinguistics, accentology, and cognitive linguistics, with a central focus on the Bosnian language. Education 2017 – Ph.D. in Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Džemal Bijedić University of Mostar 2013 – M.Sc. in Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Džemal Bijedić University of Mostar 2009 – B.A. in Bosnian Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Džemal Bijedić University of Mostar 2003 – Electrical Engineering Diploma, High School of Electrical Engineering, Mostar Research Interests Hodžić’s work integrates formal syntactic analysis with sociolinguistic inquiry. He investigates syntactic ambiguity, accentual variation in Neo-Štokavian standards, and the historical status of Bosnian. Cognitively oriented studies explore metaphor and conceptual framing in literary and religious texts, while sociolinguistic projects examine language policy, education, and identity in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Sandžak region. Recent publications reveal intensified attention to language ideology during the 1990s conflict, the codification of orthoepic norms, and the use of Ottoman-era sources to reconstruct linguistic history. Together, these strands position him as a leading voice in Bosniak linguistic scholarship. Scientific Awards Special Mention at the 36th Sarajevo Book Fair (2025) University of Sarajevo Council for Science & Art Award (2020) Designation “Publication of Special National Interest” (2020) Grants, Advising & Teams While specific grant identifiers are not detailed, Hodžić’s continuous appointment as Senior Research Associate (2021–2025) and now Scientific Advisor presumes sustained national research funding. He has organised or delivered keynote lectures at more than 60 conferences, indicating leadership of multiple collaborative projects. Media engagements (TV Sarajevo, Hayat TV, BIR) further extend his role as public intellectual and mentor. Laboratory & Institute Leadership As Director of the Institute of Language at the University of Sarajevo, Hodžić oversees a national centre for linguistic research, standardisation, and public policy consultation, coordinating teams working on accentuation, syntax, and sociolinguistic atlas projects.
Professor Ann Parry Owen holds a Personal Chair at the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies (CAWCS) within the University of Wales, where she has worked since 1985. She leads the University of Wales Dictionary as Senior Editor and previously directed major research projects including the Poets of the Nobility series and the Guto’r Glyn AHRC-funded digital edition. Specializes in Medieval Welsh poetry (12th–15th century) Focuses on Welsh lexicography through historical manuscripts Co-investigator in Sacred Landscapes and Medieval Monasteries projects Her research combines Welsh language and grammar with digital edition creation , manuscript transcription, and place-name standardization . Notable contributions include editing the works of Cynddelw Brydydd Mawr and Guto’r Glyn, and leading the Guto’r Glyn website project. Scientific contributions include: AHRC grant recipient ( £900K , 2007) Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Welsh Language Commissioner’s Place-Names Standardisation Panel member As Chief Editor of Studia Celtica and Modern Humanities Research Association (MHRA) Library board member, she bridges traditional scholarship with digital humanities , ensuring open access to Welsh cultural heritage through initiatives like Geiriadura.cymru .
Pia Marit Johanne Lane is Professor of Multilingualism at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo, and serves as Academic Chair for the Circle U. Multilingualism, Interculturality and Language Lab. She gained national prominence as a member of the Norwegian Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated historical Norwegianization policies against Sami, Kven/Norwegian Finns, and Forest Finns, submitting its report to the Storting in June 2023. Professor Lane's research focuses on language revitalization, language policy, and the standardization of minority languages, with particular expertise in Kven and Sami communities in Northern Norway. Her scholarly approach integrates nexus analysis with indigenous, decolonial, and southern theoretical perspectives, examining language as part of a larger semiotic system. She has extensively documented how material objects function as identity markers during language shift, as evidenced in her influential works including 'Identities in action: A nexus analysis of identity construction and language shift' (2009) and 'We did what we thought was best for our children' (2010). Analysis of Lane's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward decolonial frameworks and the application of southern theory to northern contexts. Her work increasingly examines the psychological dimensions of linguistic colonization and the pathways to mental decolonization. The recurring themes across her scholarship include the tension between language standardization and community participation, the role of new speakers in language revitalization movements, and the complex relationship between historical trauma and contemporary language identity. Project leader for 'Standardising Minority Languages,' funded by Norges Forskningsråd Co-editor of 'Standardizing Minority Languages. Competing Ideologies of Authority and Authenticity in the Global Periphery' (Routledge, 2017) Member of the EU-funded COST Action IS1306 'New Speakers in a Multilingual Europe' Co-leader of the work group 'Indigenous minority languages' and current leader of 'New speakers: Subjectivities, trajectories, spaces' Member of AILA-network 'Home Language Maintenance and Development' Lane's fieldwork extends beyond traditional academic boundaries, including collaboration with Lightsource Productions on the documentary film 'Det hemmelige språket' (The Secret Language), which explores contemporary Kven language users. Her personal connection to the subject matter is profound—growing up in Bugøynes, Finnmark, she was the first generation in her family to be spoken to exclusively in Norwegian, only reclaiming her heritage Kven language as an adult researcher returning to her community.
Anita Auer is a full Professor in the English Department at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), where she holds the Chair of English Linguistics. She joined the Faculty of Arts in February 2014. Prior to her appointment at UNIL, she held academic positions in the Netherlands at Leiden University and Utrecht University, including roles as a postdoctoral researcher, lecturer, and associate professor. Her research is centered on historical sociolinguistics and corpus linguistics, with a particular focus on language standardization and prescription in the 18th century. She has conducted significant work on the use of the subjunctive in English and Austrian German, as demonstrated in her cum laude doctoral thesis from the University of Manchester. Her methodological approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of large linguistic datasets. Anita Auer has been a visiting scholar at Cornell University (2007) and the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2012), reflecting her strong international academic network. She has extensive experience in teacher training and is actively engaged in advancing pedagogical innovation in higher education. She has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text, and no recent publications are listed beyond her thesis. There is no information available about her advisees or research grants.
Jan Peleska is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bremen. He is a member of the Bremen Institute of Safe Systems (BISS) and co-editor of the BISS Monographs series. His research focuses on the application of formal methods and model-based testing to safety-critical embedded systems in domains such as avionics, railways, and automotive engineering. Affiliation: University of Bremen, TZI (Center for Computing Technology), BISS (Bremen Institute of Safe Systems) Academic Role: Professor of Computer Science Research Interests Peleska’s work emphasizes formal methods for dependable systems, particularly distributed and reactive real-time systems. Key areas include: Formal methods (safety, reliability, availability, security) Development of fault-tolerant systems Test automation for reactive systems Tools development for formal methods Integration with software development standards His research is applied to industrial projects involving safety-critical embedded systems, such as avionic systems and railway control systems. A comprehensive overview is provided in his Habilitation Thesis: Formal Methods and the Development of Dependable Systems . Publication Trends Peleska’s recent publications (2012–2022) focus on model-based testing (e.g., symbolic finite state machines, CSP refinement), standardisation of autonomous train control, and tools for automated testing. His work addresses challenges in railway interlocking systems, avionic software verification, and hybrid system validation, often combining formal methods with practical industrial applications. Scientific Awards Best Paper Award at FORMS/FORMAT 2014 Best Paper Award at QA+Test 2007 Other Responsibilities Peleska co-manages the Post Graduate Programme Embedded Systems GESy and serves as a shareholder/consultant for Verified Systems International GmbH. He has delivered invited lectures on industrial verification, model-based testing, and formal methods at institutions like the University of Tunghai (2016) and workshops including CyPhyAssure Spring School (2019).
Dr. Ignacio De Castro Arribas is a Lecturer in Data Analytics at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on social computing, internet economics, internet measurements, and web systems. He chairs the Research and Analysis of Standardisation Processes (RASP) Research Group at the IRTF. Teaching responsibilities include the postgraduate Cloud Computing module, covering virtualization technologies, service paradigms, and ethical/security considerations. He is affiliated with the Centre for Networks, Communications and Systems, contributing to interdisciplinary research on decentralized systems and online moderation. Research highlights include studies on Fediverse migrations, Mastodon social network dynamics, and content moderation in decentralized platforms. He has received grants from EPSRC for projects like 'Understanding Transitions when Tackling Online Harms' and 'Fediverse Observatory.' Grants: £339k EPSRC grant (2022–2025), £15k Fediverse Observatory grant (2024) Key Projects: Analysis of IPFS storage optimization, toxicity detection in decentralized web platforms, and editor curation in news ecosystems Affiliations: Centre for Networks, Communications and Systems
Associate Professor Sonika Tyagi leads the Digital Health and Bioinformatics research lab at RMIT University's School of Computing Technologies. She is an affiliate Machine Learning scientist at Monash University and holds leadership roles in the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) and Australian Research Council (ARC). Her research focuses on integrating machine learning with genomics and healthcare data to address clinical challenges, such as preterm birth prediction and antibiotic resistance. Research Interests: Multimodal data integration for personalized medicine AI-driven genomics and healthcare analytics Biomedical data standardization and infrastructure Natural language processing of unstructured medical data Key Projects: EHR-QC and EHR-ML pipelines for clinical outcome prediction GenomicBERT for genomic sequence analysis SuperbugAI flagship project on antibiotic resistance Awards: Healthcare Innovator Award 2024 (AI in Health) Women in AI (WAI) Awards Finalist 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health 2023 Grants & Funding: NHMRC grants (2017-2025) AISRF EMCR Fellowship (2020) Industry and university grants for equitable AI resources She advises diagnostic startups and collaborates with clinical institutions to translate research into practical solutions. Her lab trains over 30 students, focusing on interdisciplinary data science and computational biology.
Professor Lauren Devine is a Professor of Language and Law at Aston University's Aston Law School. She holds multiple qualifications including a PhD in Law from the University of Birmingham and a MA in Corpus Linguistics from Lancaster University. Her research focuses on intersections between language, law, and child protection, with particular emphasis on corpus linguistics methods applied to legal discourse analysis. Education: LL.B.(Hons) from University of the West of England LL.M from University of Bristol M.A. (Research Methods) from University of Birmingham M.A. (Corpus Linguistics) from Lancaster University Ph.D. (Law) from University of Birmingham Her research interests span child protection strategies, safeguarding mechanisms, and legal discourse analysis using corpus linguistics. She has led over £3.5m in research projects including analyses of risk assessment algorithms in child welfare cases and corpus-based evaluations of legal documentation in family courts. Notable projects include the Care Cases Crisis series funded by the Nuffield Foundation, and Mind your Language exploring expert reports in family law. Professor Devine has supervised doctoral research on topics like corpus analysis of family justice systems and statutory interpretation of threatening communications. She is a media commentator featured on BBC and Channel 4 News, and advises on legal and policy matters through her role as a Barrister of Inner Temple. Current PhD supervision focuses on corpus linguistics applied to child protection law and safeguarding. Key Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Grants: £350k Nuffield Foundation grant for Care Cases Crisis (Part 1) £250k ESRC grant for Risk of Risk algorithm study She leads the Centre for Language and Law's seed projects developing specialized corpora for vulnerability analysis, and maintains affiliations with Lancaster University as a Visiting Professor.
Kolios Athanasios is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, where he joined in 2018 as Professor in Risk and Asset Management. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and has held leadership roles in multiple major research initiatives, including EPSRC CDTs and EU H2020 projects. His research focuses on risk, reliability, and asset management in offshore and marine renewable energy systems. Key areas include: Quantitative risk and decision-making in engineering Performance- and risk-based design of offshore energy assets Reliability analysis using stochastic methods Integrity assessment of ageing structures Development and optimisation of renewable energy technologies Calibration of design standards The recent publications reflect a strong trend in reliability modelling, maintenance optimisation, and economic viability of offshore wind farms. Themes include leading-edge erosion, pitch system failures, data-driven maintenance, and uncertainty in weather forecasting. The work combines field data, stochastic modelling, and machine learning to improve O&M decision-making and reduce LCoE. His scientific recognition includes: Chartered Engineer, Institution of Mechanical Engineers Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Board Member, European Academy of Wind Energy Member, ISSC Offshore Renewable Energy Committee He has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on numerous grants, including EPSRC Supergen, H2020-ROMEO, and REMS CDT. He has supervised research students and datasets, led the development of open-access O&M tools, and contributed to joint industry projects like SLIC. His work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy. He is actively involved in research networks and has contributed to the development of frameworks for floating offshore wind and vertical axis turbines. His collaborations span academia, industry, and certification bodies across Europe.
Scott Bulfin is an Associate Professor at the School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education , Monash University. His work bridges digital media, literacy education, and teacher professional learning, with a focus on the intersection of technology, curriculum, and sociocultural practices. Research interests include digital literacies, English teaching theory, curriculum reform, and the sociology of technology in education. He has collaborated extensively on projects like Making a Digital Difference? (ARC-funded) and MOOC Research Pool, emphasizing teacher agency and critical engagement with technology. His publications span journals such as Pedagogy, Culture and Society and Idiom , addressing teacher wellbeing, digital pedagogy, and postcolonial curriculum possibilities. He received the Monash Student Association Inclusive Teaching Award (2014) and serves on editorial boards for Educational Studies in Language and Literature and English in Australia .
