Melih Kandemir is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Southern Denmark University. He also serves as Research Group Leader at the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence (2018–2021) and held a previous role as Assistant Professor at Ozyegin University (2017–2018). His research focuses on machine learning, Bayesian methods, reinforcement learning, and uncertainty quantification. **Education**: PhD in Computer Science from Aalto University (2013), specializing in 'Learning Mental States from Biosignals'. **Research Interests**: Machine Learning, Bayesian Inference, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Neural Networks, Stochastic Processes. His work emphasizes theoretical foundations and practical applications in domains like medical imaging, control systems, and robotics. **Awards**: Two Best Paper Awards (2017). **Grants & Projects**: Includes the Carlsberg Young Researcher Fellowship (2022–2026), Novo Nordisk Foundation grants (2021–2024), and DFF-funded research on PAC-Bayesian reinforcement learning (2025–2027). **Labs/Teams**: Leads research on Bayesian deep learning and reinforcement learning within the Bosch Center for AI and SDU's interdisciplinary groups.
Anders Koed Madsen is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aalborg University. He is affiliated with the Technoanthropological Laboratory and leads research initiatives including AI for the People and MASSHINE. His work centers on digital methods, urban belonging, smart cities, and citizen science, often integrating ethnographic and participatory approaches. His research interests lie at the intersection of technology and society, focusing on digital placemaking , urban sensing , pragmatist philosophy , and inclusive urban planning . He explores how digital tools can be used to understand lived experiences in cities, especially among marginalized communities. His methodological focus includes participatory digital methods, geospatial photovoice, and computational ethnography. The recent articles highlight a consistent trend toward using digital and ethnographic methods to study urban life, technology assessment, and democratic participation. Themes include generative AI , digital epistemology , friction in machine reasoning , and inclusive city planning . His work increasingly incorporates large language models and open-source toolkits to democratize research and planning processes. Scientific Awards: European Union Prize for Citizen Science (2023) World Summit Awards (WSA) shortlist, Urban Belonging Project (2024) Ziman Award 2020: TANTlab AAU Talent (2018) Videnskabsministeriets EliteForsk-rejsestipendium (2011) Anders Koed Madsen has been actively involved in research grants and collaborative projects such as the Urban Belonging Project , Digital Placemaking and Soft City Sensing Research Network , and GE-AI: Generative Ethnographic AI . He frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and institutions like IT University of Copenhagen and Gehl Architects. He advises on public engagement and has contributed to national and international discourse on digitalization and urban futures. He is a core member of the Technoanthropological Laboratory , which fosters interdisciplinary research on technology and society. The lab supports initiatives in digital methods, citizen science, and urban innovation. Madsen also contributes to public understanding through media engagement and workshops, promoting humanistic perspectives in technological development.
Søren Andkjær is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences. He is affiliated with the Research Unit of Active Living, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of outdoor recreation, health, and cultural practices. His work emphasizes participatory approaches and real-world impact through community engagement and public dissemination. Research Interests: His primary research areas include friluftsliv as a cultural phenomenon, outdoor education, the health-promoting potential of outdoor environments, and safety in outdoor activities. He explores how nature-based experiences contribute to personal development, mental health, and social cohesion, particularly among children and adolescents. The recent articles reflect a strong trend in environmental health, outdoor education, and digital engagement with nature . His work combines qualitative methodologies such as thematic analysis and netnography with systematic reviews and participatory design, focusing on Danish and international contexts including New Zealand. Key themes include children’s active living in coastal areas, friluftsliv therapy for mental health, and the cultural significance of online outdoor communities. Scientific Engagement: Active contributor to conferences and public discourse on outdoor life and health. Regularly featured in Danish media discussing nature, health, and community. Editorial board member for research journals and peer reviewer. Søren Andkjær is actively involved in teaching and supervision, particularly in courses related to active outdoor life and event design in outdoor spaces. He has led and participated in research projects evaluating programs that promote children’s engagement with nature. His collaborative network spans academia, public organizations, and community initiatives, reflecting a commitment to translating research into practice. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Labs and Research Units: He is a key member of the Research Unit of Active Living, which investigates how physical activity in natural and urban outdoor environments can promote health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
Maja Fagerberg Ranten is an Assistant Professor at the Department of People and Technology, Roskilde University, specializing in Sustainable Digitalization. Her research bridges design, art, and technology to explore bodily experiences through technical and physical materials. Academic Qualification: PhD in Information Technology (2022), focusing on Designing Bodily Interactions from a phenomenological perspective. Her work employs research-through-design methodologies , drawing on speculative and critical design, phenomenology, and more-than-human perspectives. Key areas include bodily reflective interactions, digital material exploration, and the intersection of humans, materials, and technology. Research Trends across her publications highlight bodily interaction design, speculative practices, and eco-technogenesis. Collaborations span institutions like The Royal Danish Theatre and The School of Design, with activities in workshops and seminars up to 2024. Projects : Participated in MemoryMechanics (2020–2023), focusing on interactive artifacts for audience-stage dynamics. Also engaged in AI sustainability workshops and R&D on digitalization at Zealand Academy of Technologies and Business.
Danielle Wilde is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) within the Department of Business and Sustainability , IEB Esbjerg , and SDU Climate Cluster . She serves as an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University and contributes to the EU COST Action 16229 as a Committee Member for Denmark. Her work bridges participatory design with ecological and social sustainability, focusing on wicked problems through bottom-up stakeholder engagement. PhD in Design from Monash University (2012) MA in Design Interaction from Royal College of Art (2003) Her research explores human-microbiome relations , more-than-human design , and food system transformation , particularly through living labs . Recent projects like SCC Elite Centre for Post-Anthropocentric Climate Action and SDU Food Cluster highlight her interdisciplinary approach. She received the SCC Fast track award (2025) for her climate action work. Key article trends include participatory methodologies for ecological data , experimental approaches to microbiome engagement , and design fiction for food futures . Her work often intersects with wearable technology , decollaborative practices , and environmental citizenship frameworks . Scientific Awards SCC Fast track award (2025) She contributes to teaching courses like Exploring Design , Multi-stakeholder Innovation , and Design Specialisation B , with previous supervision of Master’s thesis projects. Current collaborations span climate action , food system innovation , and bio-digital interaction across European institutions.
Matthew Curtis is an Assistant Professor in Economic History at the Department of Economics, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with VIP and HEDG (Historical Economics & Development Group). His work bridges economic history, development, and quantitative methodologies, focusing on long-term socioeconomic trends. His research interests include Economic History , Intergenerational Mobility , Marriage Patterns , Living Standards , and Premodern Scholarship’s role in growth . His work often applies cliometric methods to historical datasets from regions such as the UK, Quebec, France, and Lower Canada. He employs principal component analysis and other statistical tools to construct occupational status indices and measure social mobility over time. The recent publications show a strong trend in historical socioeconomic analysis, particularly examining how familial and social structures influenced economic outcomes across centuries. His work frequently intersects with demographic history, wealth distribution, and institutional development in pre-industrial and early industrial societies. Scientific Activities: Guest Lecturer, Workshop in Gender and Family Economics (Dec 2023) Guest Lecturer, Economic History Workshop Seminar (Nov 2023) Guest Lecturer, HEDG Talks (Oct 2023) Guest Lecturer, Economic History Association Annual Meeting (Sept 2023) Guest Lecturer, World Cliometrics Congress (Jul 2023) Advising and Peer Review: Matthew Curtis has served as a peer reviewer for manuscripts and contributed to academic discourse through conference presentations. While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative work suggests mentorship and research leadership roles within the field of economic history. Labs and Research Groups: He is actively involved with HEDG (Historical Economics & Development Group) and VIP at the University of Southern Denmark, contributing to a vibrant research environment focused on long-term economic development and historical data analysis.
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.
Egon Bjørnshave Noe is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Management at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), where he also serves as Head of the Danish Centre for Rural Research and contributes to the SDU Climate Cluster. His work is deeply rooted in rural development, policy analysis, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on organizational dynamics and community resilience. His research interests span Rural Development , Farming Policy , Organizational Theory , Sustainable Growth , and the Co-operative Movement . He explores themes such as settlement patterns in rural districts, local business strategies, and the sociology of science, often linking theoretical insights with practical policy implications. The trends in his recent publications reflect a consistent focus on rural sustainability, digital inclusion in health services, climate adaptation, and the socio-economic challenges facing rural communities. His work integrates qualitative and policy-oriented methodologies, with strong geographic focus on Denmark and international collaborations, particularly in Uganda and Nordic regions. Active contributor to public discourse with 344 press/media appearances Principal or co-investigator in 13 research projects, including EU-funded initiatives Recipient of no explicitly listed scientific awards in the provided text He has supervised academic work and taught courses such as From family farming to industrial farming and Rural and Small Town Studies , contributing to graduate and undergraduate education. His leadership in the Danish Centre for Rural Research and involvement in networks like the SDU Climate Cluster highlight his role in shaping interdisciplinary research agendas. He actively engages in consultancy, public speaking, and policy advisory roles, bridging academic research with real-world governance and societal challenges.
Stine Rosenlund Hansen is Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology, specializing in sustainable agrifood systems. Her research bridges food anthropology and systemic approaches to green transitions. Research focuses on sustainable agrifood transitions, particularly knowledge exchange and innovation across traditional sector boundaries. Examines legume value chains, food education programs, and participatory research methodologies. Recent work explores valuation processes in agrifood systems using living lab approaches. Publications investigate consumer acceptance of sustainable crops and competency requirements for agricultural professionals in transition contexts. Coordinates FoSSNet project establishing Food Systems Science Network and contributes to GrainLegsGo project developing legume supply chains.
Tom Jenkins is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction and Design Center and the IxD Lab. His research focuses on speculative design, sustainability, and interaction design, emphasizing civic engagement and critical design methodologies. He is actively involved in initiatives like the NORDICFAB project, exploring Nordic technological wellbeing imaginaries through fabulation approaches. Key research interests include the application of dreams as design materials, IoT ethics, and material computing. Jenkins has published extensively on topics ranging from digital legacy systems to smartphone usage reconfiguration. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like agential realism with practical design interventions, often using participatory and ethnographic methods. Recent publications highlight trends in design futuring, speculative fabulation, and tangible interaction. His projects emphasize collaborative methodologies, such as the RESET climate IT magazine and Anekdota legacy systems. Jenkins collaborates internationally, with a focus on Nordic regions and global sustainability challenges. As part of the NORDICFAB project (2023-2024), he explores speculative futures in technology through interdisciplinary approaches. His advising and grant work center on fostering creative confidence in design education and developing ethical tech solutions. Labs and teams include the IxD Lab, where he leads experimental design research. His work often intersects with public engagement, leveraging design as a tool for societal reflection and change.
Signe Louise Yndigegn is a Lecturer at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), leading the Welfare Technology - Policy - People - Practices research group and serving as Head of Education for the BSc in Digital Design and Interactive Technologies. She is affiliated with ITU’s Center for Digital Welfare and focuses on participatory design, social innovation, and aging populations. Her work bridges technology, healthcare, and elder care practices, emphasizing co-design methods and infrastructuring for sustainable care solutions. Education: Not explicitly stated in texts, but academic qualifications implied by her role. Roles: Research Group Leader, Education Head, Co-Investigator in multiple projects. Her research interests include welfare technology, participatory design, loneliness reduction in elderly populations, and scaling social innovations. She has led projects like TRACE (investigating human-technology interactions in care) and Give&Take (peer-to-peer platforms for senior engagement). Collaborations span Denmark, Sweden, and Japan, focusing on healthcare technology and community practices. Key projects include designing reciprocal care services for seniors ( Give&Take ), co-design methodologies in living labs ( COLAB ), and exploring voice-based technologies for aging populations. Her work often addresses ethical dilemmas in participatory design and the digital divide affecting vulnerable groups. Media contributions highlight her expertise in digital welfare, elderly care, and social innovation. She actively participates in hiring committees for academic positions at ITU, reflecting her leadership in shaping academic directions.
Mika Yasuoka Jensen is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology Sustainable Digitalization. Their work focuses on participatory design, living lab methodologies, and sustainable digitalization in smart cities. They have contributed to over 85 research outputs, including books, journal articles, and conference proceedings. Key areas of research include urban living lab management, co-creation frameworks, and digital governance models. Jensen has received prestigious awards such as the 11th Nextcom Paper Award and KDDI Foundation Book Publishing Grant. They are actively involved in projects like the Living Lab Laboratory and Nordic Smart Cities initiatives. Projects: Active participation in 5 ongoing projects including Living Lab Laboratory (2023–present) and Avatar Mediated Human Interaction (2022–present) Media: Featured in articles like 'Denmark's Most Digitally Advanced Country' (2024) and 'Life in Denmark' (2024) Activities: Keynote speaker at events such as 'Launching a Living Lab: From Concept to Practice' (June 2025) Research emphasizes balancing technological innovation with societal needs, particularly in smart cities and participatory democracy.
Veronika Cheplygina is a Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen and leads the Data-intensive Systems and Applications research group within the Pattern Recognition Revisited lab. Her work focuses on Machine Learning , Medical Image Analysis , and Pattern Recognition , with particular emphasis on Open Science practices and Bias in Medical AI . Primary Affiliation: Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Metrics: 20 publications, 2 projects (2021-2025), 2 datasets Her research addresses critical challenges in medical imaging datasets, including annotation bias , data reuse , and fairness in AI through active collaboration with institutions across 5 countries. She has contributed to major conferences like NeurIPS and MICCAI. Scientific Funding & Recognition: Principal Investigator (PI) for Making Metadata Count (MMC) (Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond, 2022-2025) PI for Choosing a Transfer Source for Medical Image Classification (CATS) (Novo Nordisk Foundation, 2021-2025) She maintains an active role in academic governance as head of an assessment committee for faculty recruitment (2023) and has been featured in media discussions about medical AI practices.
Henrik Jøker Bjerre is an Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning within The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University. His research focuses on psychoanalysis, philosophy, and cultural studies, with notable contributions to Lacanian theory, critical analysis of capitalism, and gender performativity. He has published extensively since 2004, with recent works examining cultural unconscious, neoliberalism, and environmental ethics. His academic activities include lectures, conference presentations, and editorial roles in theoretical journals. Research Interests: Bjerre’s work bridges psychoanalytic theory and cultural critique, exploring concepts like desire, jouissance, and the cultural unconscious. He critically engages with figures such as Lacan, Žižek, and Butler, addressing contemporary issues like consumer culture and gender politics. His interdisciplinary approach spans philosophy, sociology, and political theory. Recent Publications: Highlights include chapters in Zizek Handbuch (2025) and analyses of Judith Butler’s Gender Trouble . His 2023 paper Against Environmental Ethics critiques anthropocentric frameworks. Articles often combine philosophical rigor with sociocultural relevance, appearing in journals like Filozofski Vestnik . Awards & Grants: No specific awards were listed in the provided text. Advising & Outreach: Bjerre has advised on media projects and given public lectures addressing topics like imposter syndrome, neurodivergence, and modern mental health. He engages actively with public discourse through interviews and media contributions. Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab affiliation mentioned, though collaborations are implied through co-authored works and conference participation.
Sune Hannibal Holm is an Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Food and Resource Economics, specifically within the Section for Consumption, Bioethics and Governance. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews (UK) and has established himself as a leading scholar at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and emerging technologies. Holm co-directs the Trustworthy AI Lab and serves on the scientific committee of the European Workshop on Algorithmic Fairness (EWAF), demonstrating his significant contributions to the field of AI ethics. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews (2006) Cand. Mag. from University of Copenhagen (2000) M.Litt. from University of St. Andrews (1998) B.A. from University of Copenhagen (1997) Holm's research spans multiple interconnected domains including the ethics of artificial intelligence, philosophy of biology, and bioethics, with particular focus on synthetic biology and the machine-organism analogy. His work examines privacy, autonomy, transparency, responsibility, and discrimination in AI systems, while also exploring foundational questions in moral theory related to risk imposition and the precautionary principle. He has published extensively on the moral status of organisms in light of synthetic biology advancements and has contributed to interdisciplinary work on CRISPR/Cas9 technology ethics. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent thematic development across two decades, with early work focusing on philosophical foundations of biology and ethics gradually expanding to address contemporary challenges in AI. His recent scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with practical applications and policy implications, particularly regarding algorithmic fairness and trustworthy AI systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges humanities, social sciences, and technical domains, creating valuable dialogue between theoretical philosophy and real-world technological challenges. Holm has successfully secured research funding, most notably serving as Principal Investigator for the DFF2-project 'Living Machines?' (2016-2020), which examined philosophical issues relating to the machine-organism analogy. He is an experienced supervisor at BA, MA, and PhD levels, contributing significantly to academic training in philosophy and ethics. His leadership extends to co-directing the Trustworthy AI Lab, which focuses on developing ethical frameworks for AI implementation in healthcare and other critical domains. Within his institutional context, Holm actively participates in multiple research networks and collaborative projects addressing the ethical dimensions of emerging technologies. His work bridges academic research with public policy engagement, as evidenced by numerous media appearances and contributions to public discourse on AI ethics. The European Workshop on Algorithmic Fairness committee membership further demonstrates his standing in the international research community focused on responsible technology development.
