Birgitte Sølbeck Henningsen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She is affiliated with the AI for the People Research Center, the VidEO Center (Video in Education and the Learning Organisation), and the ILD-LAB (IT and Learning Design Lab). Her research focuses on digital storytelling, video-based learning, AI applications in education, and sustainable development. She has contributed to projects like 'Online Learning in Music Education' and 'Sustainable Development Lab', emphasizing participatory methods and creative audiovisual approaches. Her educational background includes a PhD (2022) titled 'Video som refleksionsredskab' exploring video's role in learning processes. She has co-authored over 24 publications and actively participates in research networks such as DANSK IT and Dialogisk Kommunikation. Recent work explores embodied learning in digital music education and AI-driven design processes. She has organized events like the 2025 Climate Action Day and presented at conferences including ECEL 2021 and DLI 2023. Her projects address societal challenges through digital inquiry methods, ESG reporting, and arts-based research. She collaborates with institutions like the Royal Academy of Music and the Sustainable Development Lab, advocating for inclusive and reflective educational technologies.
Paul Van Opdenbosch is a Lecturer in Animation at QUT's School of Creative Arts, specializing in Virtual Production and Motion Capture. He leads the development of virtual production capabilities within QUT, integrating emerging technologies like real-time animation and in-camera visual effects into teaching and research. His work bridges experimental practices with traditional animation methods, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration. Paul holds a Master's of Fine Arts by Research (MFA) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) from QUT, alongside a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on Animation, 3D Computer Graphics, and Virtual Environments. He has coordinated courses such as KNB112 Drawing for Animation 1 and KIB203 Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics. Paul's research explores the intersection of technology and creative practice, including abstract animation derived from motion capture data, virtual production logistics, and real-time filmmaking. His projects often involve industry partnerships, such as Brisbane City's Christmas Carols and collaborations with healthcare institutions via Health Translation Queensland. He is a member of the TEQSA External Experts Register, the Society of Animation Studies, and ACM SIGGRAPH. His recent work includes developing hybrid virtual production techniques and exploring AI applications in live performance, as seen in Alex: A play with holograms (2023) and 2025's analysis of AI-driven creative outcomes.
Håkon Kvale Stensland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Networks and Distributed Systems at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with Simula Research Laboratory. His work focuses on multimedia systems, machine learning applications in medical imaging and sports analytics, distributed computing, and GPU optimization. He has contributed to projects like HyperKvasir (a gastrointestinal dataset) and SmartIO (PCIe networking for device sharing). Key research areas include real-time video processing, 3D convolutional neural networks for event detection in soccer, and energy-efficient multimedia workloads. He has co-authored over 50 publications in venues like ACM Multimedia, IEEE Transactions, and Nature Communications. His tools and datasets, such as Saga and Bagadus, emphasize collaborative machine learning and real-time sports analytics. Recent work (2024-2025) explores prompt generation for medical segmentation and multi-host device sharing in high-performance clusters. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare, sports, and distributed systems.
Konstantinos Chorianopoulos is an Associate Professor at Ionian University's Department of Informatics, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and Multimedia Software Technology. PhD in Administrative Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business MSc in Marketing and Communication Diploma in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete His research bridges computer science and communication, focusing on: Interactive systems for health informatics Video processing algorithms Educational game mechanics Ubiquitous computing interfaces Social media analytics Mobile communication platforms Recent publications demonstrate expertise in interdisciplinary applications combining data science with user experience design , particularly in epidemiological tracking , serious games , and video interaction systems . He teaches advanced courses in: Human-Computer Communication (THE-400) Information Visualization (HY-645) Mobile and Social Media (HY-665)
Vajira Thambawita is a researcher at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics, specializing in medical image analysis and AI-driven healthcare solutions. With over 90 publications since 2019, their work spans gastrointestinal endoscopy, reproductive medicine technology, and multimedia systems for clinical applications. Research focuses on medical image segmentation (polyp detection, sperm tracking), anomaly detection in time-series data, and multimodal analysis for clinical decision support. Key projects include the Medico Multimedia Task at MediaEval (sperm tracking), VISEM-Tracking dataset, and ImageCLEFmedical challenges for GI tract analysis. Their work bridges computer vision with clinical practice through collaborations with Oslo University Hospital and Simula Research Laboratory. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in generative AI for medical data augmentation (SinGAN-Seg, PolypConnect), explainable AI for clinical validation , and multimodal integration (SoccerNet-Echoes). The research consistently targets real-world clinical problems with emphasis on transparency and robust evaluation. Thambawita actively contributes to major benchmark challenges including ImageCLEF, Medico, and Medical AI competitions, serving as organizer and participant in advancing evaluation standards for medical AI systems.
Sasu Tarkoma is a Professor at University of Helsinki specializing in next-generation computing systems with over two decades of research experience. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in smart cities, environmental monitoring, and industrial systems. His research interests focus on edge computing infrastructure , federated learning architectures , and AI-driven environmental monitoring systems . Tarkoma's work addresses critical challenges in distributed intelligence, particularly in resource-constrained environments where privacy, energy efficiency, and real-time processing are paramount. Recent work explores the integration of large language models with edge systems and novel approaches to 6G network architectures. The publication record reveals a strategic evolution from foundational mobile computing research to cutting-edge work at the intersection of AI, networking, and sustainability. His recent articles demonstrate particular strength in solving practical implementation challenges for federated learning in industrial settings and developing energy-efficient approaches to AI deployment in constrained environments. Tarkoma maintains an extensive collaborative network across European institutions, frequently partnering with researchers from Aalto University, University of Oulu, and international partners in Asia. His work shows increasing emphasis on environmental applications, particularly air quality monitoring systems using UAVs and mobile sensors.
Sándor Darányi is a Professor at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of Borås (since 2011), with a career spanning over four decades in information science, digital libraries, and cultural heritage preservation. He also holds an Honorary Professorship at Szeged University, Hungary. His research focuses on advanced access to digital libraries, automatic indexing, information visualization, digital preservation, narrative genomics, and quantum interaction models for semantics. Education: Candidate of Science (CSc) in Ethnography, Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1994) PhD in Information Science, Eötvös Loránd University (1989) MA in Library and Information Science, Eötvös Loránd University (1985) MSc in Agricultural Sciences, University of Agriculture (1975) Research Interests: Darányi’s work bridges computational methods with cultural studies, including: - Formalization of folk narratives for big data analysis - Quantum-inspired models of semantic change - Haptic interfaces for accessibility in museums - Evolving semantics in digital ecosystems - Cultural heritage digitization projects Professional Activities: Editorial Board Member of Journal of Information Science Education Organized major conferences such as SEMANTiCS, IC-ININFO, and AMICUS workshops Supervised doctoral students in computer science and information studies Co-developed the PERICLES project on digital preservation Labs/Teams: His research groups have pioneered projects like the MuseIT inclusive museum initiative and the SHAMAN digital preservation framework, leveraging high-performance computing and cloud technologies.
Birke Sturm is an Assistant Professor of Art and Design Didactics at Mozarteum University since 2021, serving as the institution’s contact for the ZPPS (Center for Practical Pedagogical Studies). She holds a doctoral degree from the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (2016) on the topic of physical beauty representation in modernism. Previously, she taught art/design and English at Lauder Chabad Campus Vienna for ten years while also lecturing and researching at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Her research focuses on visual culture, critical art education, historical didactics, and the intersection of popular youth cultures with aesthetic practices. Key areas include visual literacy, inclusive education, and digital competency in teaching. She emphasizes bridging art theory and school practice, advocating for participatory and reflective learning processes. Recent work explores how art education can engage with youth popular cultures (e.g., memes, Netflix) as aesthetic phenomena. Her articles address topics like transmediality in art mediation, beauty politics in early 20th-century medicine, and comic-based pedagogy. She actively participates in academic events such as the 2023 INDI Diversity Conference and the 2022 WSKMB conference on inclusive art pedagogy. Her teaching and research are deeply informed by dual experiences in academia and school settings.
Professor Ilias Maglogiannis is a leading academic in Computational Biomedicine at the University of Piraeus , directing its Computational Biomedicine Laboratory. He holds a PhD from the National Technical University of Athens and has held faculty positions at the University of the Aegean and University of Thessaly before joining the University of Piraeus in 2013. He has served as Dean and Department Chair, leading large-scale EU projects like AI4WORK and MELIORA . His research focuses on AI in Healthcare , including medical imaging, wearable devices, and telemedicine systems. He has published over 400 papers (h-index 46), three books, and serves on editorial boards of journals like IEEE JBHI and Personal and Ubiquitous Computing . Key Awards: Fellow of EAMBES, Senior IEEE Member Leadership: IFIP WG12.5 President (AI Applications) Current Projects: MedSecurance (IoMT security), E-Prevention (mental health monitoring) His teaching includes courses on Pattern Recognition , Telemedicine , and Digital Image Processing . He actively promotes AI ethics and human-centric digital twin technologies in healthcare and education sectors.
Esko Ikkala is a Doctoral Candidate and Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science (School of Science). His work focuses on Linked Open Data, Semantic Web technologies, and their applications in Digital Humanities, Cultural Heritage informatics, and archaeological data management. He is actively involved in developing frameworks like Sampo-UI for semantic portal interfaces and has contributed to major projects such as WarSampo, FindSampo, and LawSampo, which integrate historical and legal data into knowledge graphs. His research bridges computer science with humanities, emphasizing data harmonization, citizen science, and semantic technologies for cultural heritage preservation. Key affiliations include the SeCo Research Group (Semantic Computing) at Aalto University, where he collaborates on projects like Mapping Manuscript Migrations and WarMemoirSampo. His educational background includes an M.Sc. (Tech) and ongoing doctoral studies in Computer Science, reflecting a strong foundation in both technical and humanities-oriented research. Research interests span semantic portals, ontology engineering, faceted search interfaces, and the application of AI techniques like NER for historical data enrichment. He has co-developed frameworks for managing archaeological finds (FindSampo), reassembling prisoner of war biographies, and visualizing parliamentary speeches through Linked Data. His work emphasizes sustainability, collaboration, and the democratization of access to cultural and historical data through open standards. Notable contributions include the Sampo-UI JavaScript framework, the WarSampo knowledge graph (with 14 million triples), and the FindSampo platform for archaeological citizen science. He has published extensively in venues like ISWC, ESWC, and Digital Humanities conferences, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of semantic technologies.
Lecturer Sarvas Risto is affiliated with Aalto University's Department of Computer Science within the School of Science. His research focuses on digital media studies, human-computer interaction (HCI), and the societal implications of technology. Key areas include social media analysis, digital saturation, metadata creation, and citizenship in the digital age. Risto has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2001, with notable work exploring photography's technological evolution, mobile social interaction platforms, and user-centric design principles. His research activities include organizing academic events like the 2021 Final Seminar of the 'Everyday Media Imagined by Teenagers' project and presenting at international conferences on topics such as digital natives' connectivity experiences and citizenship skills. While primarily focused on academic contributions, his work bridges technical innovation with sociocultural analysis, addressing both practical and ethical dimensions of emerging technologies. Risto has collaborated on projects like the RISE initiative, which explored semantically supported media services, and the DIMAS system for distributing multimedia content on peer-to-peer networks. His ongoing interests span future print media design, metadata systems for digital photography, and the legal aspects of user-generated content.
Aggelos K Katsaggelos is a Professor at Northwestern University, holding roles in both the McCormick School of Engineering and the Department of Radiology (Basic and Translational Radiology Research). His research spans medical imaging, machine learning, computer vision, semiconductor materials, and astrophysics simulations. Key contributions include advancements in deep learning for medical diagnostics, semiconductor detector characterization, and computational astrophysics. He is affiliated with the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). Research interests include AI-driven medical imaging analysis, signal processing for healthcare applications, and semiconductor physics. Notable projects include work on POSYDON for binary star simulations and innovations in GAN-based image super-resolution. He has authored over 350 publications, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning in healthcare and engineering. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects significant academic contributions. External professional relationships for 2024 were none, indicating focused academic engagement. Advising and grants details are not specified in the provided texts.
Øyvind Nypan is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder , specializing in Rhythmic Music within the College of Arts and Education . He coordinates the Talent Development Program (TUP) , focusing on music pedagogy and performance. His research interests include Music Performance , Jazz Studies , and Guitar Pedagogy , with a strong emphasis on Ensemble Dynamics and Experimental Composition . His work explores Collaborative Artistry and Performance Innovation , often integrating Contemporary Techniques and Multimedia Elements . Recent publications highlight trends in Ensemble Performances , Jazz Interpretation , and Digital Adaptation during the pandemic. He has produced albums like The Tronosonic Experience II and Big City , reflecting his Creative Expression and Genre-Bending style.
Grace Schwindt is a Reader in the Department of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is an accomplished contemporary artist whose work spans film, performance, sculpture, and installation. Her practice explores social relations, historical memory, mental health, and the body's relationship to societal structures, often challenging conventional modes of communication and representation. Education: MA in Fine Art, Slade School of Fine Art, London (2006-2008) BA in Photography, University of Westminster, London (2001-2005) Schwindt's research investigates how historical events shape social relationships and how memory is constructed. She frequently begins with conversations with artists, activists, and family members, transforming these into fictional dialogues presented through interdisciplinary performances. Her work examines physical and mental fragility, proposing alternative social structures where violence and exclusion are rejected. A distinctive feature of her practice is the exploration of communication beyond language, using movement, sound, and the body as mediators for sharing traumatic experiences and memories. She has developed methodologies to translate shared movements into choreographic scores and 'movement alphabets' that can be used to write musical scores or new movement sequences. Her recent artistic output shows a consistent focus on creating spaces for sharing wounds as a possibility to imagine non-oppressive social relations. She frequently works with movement therapy techniques, translating shared experiences into artistic forms. Her sculptural work often combines materials like ceramic, bronze, and stone to explore fragility and strength, with recurring themes of historical trauma, migration, and the experience of refugees. The tension between materials—such as the fragility of ceramic against the rigidity of bronze—mirrors the tensions she explores in social relations. Awards and Recognition: Shortlisted for the 2013 Jarman Award FLAMIN Productions Award (2013 and 2011) Film and Video Umbrella Free to Air Award Boise Travel Scholarship, German Consulate Travel Award, and British Council Travel Award (all 2010) Schwindt has received significant grant funding from Arts Council England, Elephant Trust, Arts Admin Bursary, Goethe Institute Glasgow, and the Jerwood Charitable Foundation. She has held residencies at the Centre for Contemporary Arts Glasgow, Wiels-Contemporary Art Centre in Brussels, and the Gershwin Foundation in New York. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions at major institutions worldwide including the Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver, Site Gallery in Sheffield, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen, and Kunsthal Gent. Her films have been screened at international festivals including the International Short Film Festival in Oberhausen, Musicaexmachina Festival in Spain, and Brighton Film Festival. Current projects include 'Silent Archive,' which proposes a new methodology to study historical archives by focusing on what has been left unsaid, particularly regarding Holocaust testimonies, and 'A Cold Stone,' which explores sculptural histories of representing suffering through works like 'Jesus on a Cold Stone.' These projects continue her exploration of fragility, vulnerability, and alternative social structures while engaging with historical trauma and contemporary social issues.
Michael Moss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Production and Design (EPD) at Berklee College of Music. He holds advanced degrees in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and brings decades of professional experience in music production, performance, and sound design for education, advertising, and media. Master of Music, Jazz Performance – New England Conservatory (1984) Bachelor of Music, Jazz Performance – New England Conservatory (1981) His research and creative interests span music technology, audio engineering, MIDI, sound design for educational and industrial applications, audiobook scoring, and jazz performance . He emphasizes real-world skills in his teaching, drawing directly from his work at Soundscape Productions, his studio in Boston. His creative output includes over 130 audiobook scores, work for major clients like Coca-Cola, Gillette, Warner Bros., and National Public Radio, and performances with legends such as Aretha Franklin and Cab Calloway. His work blends technical precision with artistic expression. Notable honors include: Audie Award Oppenheim Platinum Certificate Three Grammy Award nominations Moss actively mentors students, often hiring Berklee graduates into his studio. He runs an associate engineer program each summer, integrating students into professional workflows. He has secured contracts and grants through client work with major publishers and corporations, though specific grant titles are not listed. He is the founder and owner of Soundscape Productions , a Boston-based studio serving education, medical, and technology sectors. The studio functions as both a creative hub and a training ground for emerging audio engineers.
