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• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Ole Winther is Professor in High dimensional biological data analysis/Machine learning at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen and Professor in Data science and complexity at DTU Compute, Technical University of Denmark. He serves as CRO and co-founder of raffle.ai, CTO and co-founder of FindZebra, Head of ELLIS Unit Copenhagen, and co-PI of the Machine Learning for Life Science Center. His research spans Bioinformatics , Machine Learning , and AI for Science , focusing on applying deep learning to biological sequence analysis, latent variable models, and medical NLP. Winther's work develops predictive and generative models for bioinformatics, with significant contributions to protein localization tools (SignalP, DeepLoc, DeepTMHMM), single-cell genomics, and novel deep learning architectures like variational autoencoders and diffusion models. Analysis of Winther's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward integrating protein language models with traditional bioinformatics approaches and applying diffusion models to scientific problems. His work bridges theoretical machine learning advancements with practical applications in biology and medicine, particularly in protein sequence analysis, medical search engines, and scientific simulation acceleration. Winther currently supervises a diverse research group including Panagiotis Antoniadis, Rachael M. DeVries, Jun Wang, Beatrix M. G. Nielsen, Felix G. Teufel, Irene R. Rodriguez, Anders Christensen, and Christopher Heje Grønbech. His former students have established successful careers at institutions including Google, Apple, and various startups, with notable alumni like Casper Sønderby (Google Brain) and Søren Sønderby (Apple). He leads significant research initiatives including the ELLIS Unit Copenhagen and the Machine Learning for Life Science Center, while maintaining active industry partnerships through his co-founded companies raffle.ai (enterprise search using NLP) and FindZebra (search engine for rare diseases). His teaching includes Deep Learning courses at both DTU (02456) and University of Copenhagen (NDAK24002U).

• Quantum Information
• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Communication
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Professor Ulrik Lund Andersen heads the quantum information group at DTU Physics, Technical University of Denmark. His research develops quantum technologies including quantum computation, secure communication, and quantum-enhanced measurement systems. His group generates entangled optical states and investigates diamond-photon interactions for quantum nonlinearities. Key research areas: Quantum computing architectures Continuous-variable quantum information Quantum key distribution Quantum-enhanced sensing Solid-state quantum systems Recent work advances error correction, quantum state engineering, and quantum sensing algorithms. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical quantum technology implementation. Awards include multiple Sapere Aude research grants and the Eliteforsk Award from the Danish Ministry of Science.

Seth LloydView profile

Professor

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Computation
• Quantum Communications
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Seth Lloyd is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he directs the Center for Extreme Quantum Information Theory (xQIT). His work bridges theoretical physics, quantum information science, and complex systems theory. He has made significant contributions to the foundations of quantum computing and quantum information processing. Lloyd received his education from prestigious institutions: B.A. from Harvard College (1982) M.Phil from Cambridge University (1984) as a Marshall Scholar Ph.D. in Physics from Rockefeller University (1988) Lloyd's research focuses on quantum information science, particularly quantum computation and quantum communications. He has pioneered work in quantum analog computation, quantum error correction, and quantum metrology. His research explores how quantum mechanics can be harnessed for information processing tasks, with applications ranging from quantum computing to understanding biological processes like photosynthesis. Lloyd is also known for his work on complex systems and the relationship between information and physical systems, arguing that the universe itself can be viewed as a quantum computer. His publication record shows a clear progression from foundational quantum computing work to applications in quantum machine learning and quantum biology. The most recent articles reveal a strong focus on quantum algorithms for machine learning, quantum metrology, and the intersection of quantum mechanics with biological systems. His work on the HHL algorithm for solving linear systems has been particularly influential in quantum machine learning, though its practical advantages have been debated following Ewin Tang's classical algorithms. Lloyd has received numerous scientific honors: Lindbergh Fellow (1994) Finmeccanica Professorship (1996) Edgerton Prize (2001) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2007) Quantum Communication Award (2012) International Quantum Communication Award (2012) Throughout his career, Lloyd has mentored numerous students and researchers in quantum information science. He has secured significant research funding for his work in quantum computing and complex systems. His research has been supported by various foundations and government agencies interested in advancing quantum technologies. Lloyd has also been involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly with biologists studying quantum effects in photosynthesis. Lloyd directs the Center for Extreme Quantum Information Theory (xQIT) at MIT, which brings together researchers from physics, computer science, and engineering to tackle fundamental challenges in quantum information processing. His lab has been at the forefront of developing theoretical frameworks for quantum computing and exploring practical implementations of quantum information protocols.

• Machine Learning
• Data Privacy
• Robust Learning
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Amartya Sanyal is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, specializing in Machine Learning. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2023–2025). His research focuses on critical areas of AI safety, data privacy, and robust learning. University: University of Copenhagen Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Adjunct Role: IIT Kanpur (2023–2025) His work addresses challenges like differential privacy , data poisoning attacks , machine unlearning , and robust mixture learning . Recent publications analyze privacy-preserving techniques for large language models, fairness in collective action algorithms, and certified data release mechanisms. Amartya has received the Villum Young Investigator Award (2025). His research outputs emphasize online learning , adversarial robustness , and privacy-utility tradeoffs through rigorous theoretical frameworks and practical implementations. Scientific Award: Villum Young Investigator Award His collaborations span institutions like IIT Kanpur and involve interdisciplinary projects with industry partners. Current activities include talks on privacy with correlated data and machine unlearning advancements.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Anders Søgaard is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen , affiliated with both the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Communication. His research bridges Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning with a focus on AI ethics , explainability , and human-AI interaction . Primary Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen Secondary Affiliation: Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen Email: soegaard@di.ku.dk, soegaard@hum.ku.dk Research Interests His work spans Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , and AI ethics , with recent studies addressing: Trustworthiness in AI systems Explainable AI (XAI) frameworks Multilingual model fairness and alignment Human-AI collaboration in reasoning tasks Ethical implications of social robots Mental health analytics using ML Recent Publications His 2025 output highlights trends in: AI ethics (e.g., fairness metrics, trustworthy systems) Multilingual model analysis (knowledge retention, cross-lingual transfer) Human-centric AI (gaze data, cultural considerations) Applications in healthcare and social good

• Natural Language Processing
• Interpretability of Language Models
• Explainability Methods
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Pepa Kostadinova Atanasova is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Natural Language Processing Section of the Department of Computer Science , University of Copenhagen. She co-leads the CopeNLU group with Isabelle Augenstein and has special teaching duties for industry practitioners. Research Interests: Interpretability of Language Models Explainability Methods Factuality in Language Models Parametric Knowledge Analysis Human-AI Alignment Trustworthy AI Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship ELLIS Best PhD Thesis Award Informatics Europe Best PhD Thesis Award Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research, including partnerships with Meta and Google, and a postdoctoral project combining language model explanations with trading behavior analysis.

Olga SaukhView profile

Associate Professor

• Efficient Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Embedded Systems
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Olga Saukh is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Technical Informatics, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), and a Faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH). She leads the Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems research group, which operates across both institutions, focusing on the design and deployment of efficient AI-based systems on edge and mobile platforms. Her work bridges deep learning and embedded systems, with applications in environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and digital health. Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bonn (2009) Habilitation in Embedded Systems, TU Graz (2020) Postdoctoral Training, ETH Zurich (2010–2016) B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (2002) M.Sc. in Applied Computer Science, University of Freiburg (2004) Her research centers on efficient machine learning, particularly model optimization, neural network pruning, and contrastive learning for resource-constrained devices. She is deeply engaged in solving real-world challenges in IoT, sensor networks, and cyber-physical systems. Her work emphasizes data privacy, sustainability, and practical deployment of AI at the edge. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend in efficient deep learning, including model compression, pruning, and transfer learning, applied to diverse domains such as environmental sensing (air quality, pollution tracking), digital agriculture (cattle farming), and embedded AI (sensor calibration, on-demand sensing). Her work frequently appears in top-tier venues like NeurIPS, ICLR, and IEEE/ACM IPSN, reflecting her leadership at the intersection of machine learning and embedded systems. Scientific awards include: CONET Ph.D. Academic Award (2010) Multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE PerCom, ACM/IEEE IPSN, IEEE ICPADS, IEEE SECON, and UrbCom Spotlight and Oral presentations at ICML and CoLLAs workshops Ph.D. scholarship from IPVS, University of Stuttgart (2004–2005) Prizes in Ukrainian national mathematics competitions (1996–1998) Olga Saukh actively serves on program committees of leading international conferences in machine learning and embedded systems. She has advised multiple students and leads a collaborative research group spanning TU Graz and CSH Vienna. Her group develops practical AI systems for real-world deployment, with a focus on sustainability and privacy. She co-organizes the public EfficientML reading group and has secured recognition through numerous grants and awards. Her future work continues to explore the theoretical and practical challenges of deploying efficient, trustworthy AI in mobile and embedded environments. Her research group, Embedded Learning and Sensing Systems, operates jointly between TU Graz and CSH Vienna, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across institutions. The team develops AI solutions for edge computing, sensor networks, and cyber-physical systems, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and data privacy. Members work on joint challenges using advanced collaboration tools, reflecting the distributed nature of modern academic research.

Evangelos KatsanosView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Modal Analysis
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Evangelos Katsanos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he contributes to research and education in structural engineering and safety. He is affiliated with the Structures and Safety research group and actively supervises PhD students. His work spans advanced computational methods for structural monitoring and risk assessment. Research Interests: His expertise lies in structural dynamics, modal analysis, state estimation, and structural health monitoring of civil and offshore infrastructure. He applies physics-informed models and data-driven techniques to assess structural response under extreme loading conditions such as earthquakes, storms, and wave impacts. His research integrates finite element modeling with Kalman filtering methods for enhanced system identification and damage detection. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward physics-informed and data-driven structural health assessment, particularly for offshore and wind energy infrastructure. Topics include joint input-state estimation, slamming loads on offshore jackets, and damage identification using Kalman filters. These works emphasize robust modeling under uncertainty and real-world applicability in extreme environments. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Evangelos Katsanos is the main supervisor of PhD student Al-Hagri, A., and co-supervisor or collaborator on several research projects. He is Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on multiple funded research initiatives, including projects on physics-informed structural health assessment of offshore infrastructures, residual bearing capacity of damaged concrete beams, and quality assurance for construction 3D printers. These projects reflect his leadership in interdisciplinary and applied research with societal impact. Labs and Teams: He is part of the research environment at DTU Construct, specifically within the Structures and Safety group, which focuses on resilience, risk assessment, and advanced monitoring of civil and mechanical systems. His collaborations extend to national and international partners in offshore and wind energy engineering.

Manex Aguirrezabal ZabaletaView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Poetry Analysis
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Manex Aguirrezabal Zabaleta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen. He previously held positions as a Postdoc (2017-2019) and Assistant Professor at the same institution. His educational background includes: PhD in Natural Language Processing from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), conducted at the IXA NLP group. Master's degree in Natural Language Processing from UPV/EHU. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (5 years) from UPV/EHU. Dr. Aguirrezabal's research focuses on the computational analysis of poetry , particularly stress patterns in English. He explores whether computers can effectively analyze poetic structures, a field with roots in the 1980s but revitalized by modern techniques. Additionally, he investigates language generation , computational morphology and phonology , and finite-state methods . His work bridges traditional linguistic inquiry with cutting-edge natural language processing. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a diverse engagement with computational linguistics, including poetry generation, multimodal corpus development, clickbait analysis, and fact-checking. His research often employs zero-shot learning and language models, reflecting current trends in AI-driven linguistic analysis. He has contributed to international collaborations such as ParlaMint (multilingual parliamentary corpora) and the GEHM Zoom corpus. While specific grant details are not provided, his active publication record indicates ongoing research support. Dr. Aguirrezabal maintains a strong connection to his Basque heritage, having pursued his early education in the Basque language.

Frede BlaabjergView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

• Quantum Optics
• Photonics
• Quantum Information Science
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Klaus Mølmer is a Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Quantum Optics and Photonics. His research spans quantum information, entanglement, and cavity QED, leveraging machine learning and Grover's algorithm for quantum state engineering. His recent work focuses on spin squeezing, Rydberg atom interactions, and mechanical resonator cooling. A leader in quantum simulation and superradiance, he collaborates on cavity-mediated emission and quantum network design. The 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in quantum state manipulation, entanglement protocols, and robust differential phase sensing. These studies bridge theoretical frameworks with experimental applications in cavity QED, Rydberg arrays, and zero-photon detection.

Diego GarlaschelliView profile

Professor

• Network Theory
• Statistical Physics
• Econophysics
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Diego Garlaschelli is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy, and at the Lorentz Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Leiden, the Netherlands. He leads the NETWORKS research unit at IMT and the Econophysics and Network Theory group at Leiden. He is also an external faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna and an associate member of the Enrico Fermi Research Center in Rome. His affiliations reflect a strong international and interdisciplinary research profile in network science and statistical physics. He holds a master's degree in theoretical physics from the University of Rome III (2001) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Siena (2005). His postdoctoral experience includes positions at the Australian National University, the University of Siena, the University of Oxford, and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa. Garlaschelli’s research spans network theory, statistical physics, econophysics, financial complexity, ecological networks, and social dynamics. He applies maximum entropy models, information theory, and random graph frameworks to understand complex real-world systems. His teaching includes courses in Network Theory, Econophysics, and Complex Systems at both PhD and MSc levels. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent focus on network reconstruction, ensemble inequivalence, renormalization, and applications to financial and socio-economic systems. Key themes include statistical inference in networks, resilience, and multi-scale modeling, with publications in top journals such as Nature Reviews Physics , Physics Reports , Science , and Physical Review Letters . His scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at the 6th International Workshop on Self-Organizing Systems (2012) and the Jan Kijne Prize (2013) as supervisor. He has secured multiple grants from NWO, the European Union, and the Royal Society, and has supervised over 40 students at PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s levels. He also mentors postdocs and visiting scientists. Garlaschelli leads and organizes major international workshops and schools in network science and complex systems. He serves on scientific committees and is an active referee for journals like Nature and Physical Review Letters , as well as funding agencies including the ERC and NWO.

Konstantinos KalogeropoulosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Proteomics
• Snake Venom Research
• Protein Structure Prediction
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Konstantinos Kalogeropoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading research at the Cell Diversity Lab. His work bridges proteomics, computational biology, and snake venom research. Current projects: "The Proteomic Landscape during Influenza Infection" (2022-2025) Supervisor for PhD projects on protease network rewiring in psoriasis and wound exudate degradomics Research interests include: Proteomic analysis of inflammatory diseases Snake venom toxin structure prediction Extracellular matrix biomechanics De novo peptide sequencing algorithms Computational modeling of protease networks Recent article trends demonstrate his work in • Database-free proteomics (InstaNovo/InstaNexus) • Snake venom pathophysiology (V-ToCs clustering) • Inflammatory disease biomarkers (psoriasis, impaired healing) • Extracellular matrix mechanics (fibronectin tension, gut inflammation) Advising: Supervises PhD students Polhaus, C. J. M. and Haack, A. M., focusing on protease networks and wound healing.

• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
• Deep Generative Models
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Anders Krogh is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, and also holds a position at the Department of Public Health in the Section for Health Data Science and AI. He serves as the head of the Center for Health Data Science (HeaDS) in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Previously, he was affiliated with the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen until 2020. Dr. Krogh earned his PhD in theoretical physics but transitioned into machine learning and bioinformatics during his doctoral studies. His research spans both theoretical foundations and practical applications in these fields. He is particularly renowned for his pioneering work on hidden Markov models for biological sequences, which has had significant impact in computational biology. In recent years, Krogh's research has focused on deep generative models applied to gene expression data and other biomedical applications. His work bridges computer science with healthcare, developing AI-driven approaches for precision medicine, cancer diagnostics, and analysis of complex biological systems. His current research integrates machine learning with quantum computing applications in biomolecular modeling. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applying artificial intelligence to healthcare challenges, particularly in rare diseases, cancer diagnostics, and personalized medicine. His work increasingly incorporates federated learning approaches to address privacy concerns while enabling collaborative research across institutions. There's also a growing emphasis on quantum computing applications in biomolecular modeling and drug discovery. As head of the Center for Health Data Science, Krogh leads interdisciplinary research efforts that bring together computer scientists, medical researchers, and clinicians. His team develops novel computational frameworks like MOSAIC for multimodal analysis of rare cancers and multiDGD for multi-omics data integration. These tools are designed to translate AI innovations into clinical practice while addressing the unique challenges of medical data.

Mikael B. SkovView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
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Mikael B. Skov is a Vice Dean and Professor at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design of Aalborg University , Denmark. His research spans human-AI interaction, robotics, and user experience, with a focus on trust signaling in clinical AI, swarm robotics, and sound zones for domestic environments. Role: Vice Dean for Research Department: Computer Science Research Interests: Skov investigates how humans interact with AI and robots in healthcare and domestic settings, emphasizing trust calibration, alert design, and acoustic comfort. His work includes developing frameworks for UX maturity in robotics organizations and studying long-term adoption of sound zone systems. Recent Projects: As principal/co-investigator, he leads the HERD project on human-AI collaboration in robot swarms (2021–2025) and supervises Data og Bæredygtig Mad (2020–2023), an HCI perspective on sustainable food systems. Publications: His 2024 work includes studies on AI explanations in clinical training, music applications with intermittent interactions, and multi-robot supervision. Earlier projects (2001–2020) focused on mobile device usability, UX practices, and context-aware computing.