Professor Aideen Sullivan is Head of the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at University College Cork (UCC). With a career spanning over two decades at UCC, she leads research on neuroprotective therapies for Parkinson's disease, focusing on growth factors, stem cell applications, and epigenetic mechanisms. She established Ireland's first BSc in Neuroscience and co-developed the cross-College BSc in Medical and Health Sciences (CK707). BSc (First Class Honours) in Pharmacology, University College Dublin (1992) PhD in Neuropharmacology, University of Cambridge (1995) Her research program investigates Parkinson's disease through five key themes: viral vector delivery of neurotrophic factors, molecular mechanisms of neuroprotection, biomarker discovery, neuronal degeneration models, and stem cell-based treatments. She has secured significant grants from Health Research Board, Enterprise Ireland, and the Wellcome Trust. Recent publications (2022-2020) emphasize epigenetic regulation (HDAC inhibitors), microbiome-gut-brain axis interactions, and novel neurotrophic strategies. Articles highlight GDF5's neuroprotective effects, miRNA modulation, and molecular pathways like BMP-Smad and p38-MAPK. Scientific awards include: Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (UCC, 2006) FETAC Certificate in Peer-Mentoring (2010) Leadership Foundation Aurora Programme Scholarship (2015) Over €2 million in research grants She mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students, chairs UCC's Athena SWAN 'Flexible Working' group, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Neuronal Signaling . Her work spans laboratory research, public engagement, and educational innovation.
Ellen Widder is a Professor of Medieval History at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Humanities, Department of History, where she has held a permanent position since October 1997. Her academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to medieval studies. Education: Studied History, Geography, Pedagogy and Art History at Universität Münster (1975–1982) 1982: State Examination, Universität Münster 1986: PhD, Universität Münster 1996: Habilitation and permission to lecture (Medieval History, Comparative Regional History, Auxiliary Sciences of History), Universität Münster Professor Widder's research spans multiple dimensions of medieval history, with particular emphasis on political structures, gender studies, and regional development. Her work on the House of Luxemburg explores dynastic networks across Europe, while her research on 'places of power' investigates spatial organization of medieval authority. She has pioneered comparative approaches to urban history and made significant contributions to understanding illegitimacy as a social and political phenomenon in the late Middle Ages. Her current work within SFB 923 'Threatened Orders' examines how dynastic ruptures challenged political stability in the 14th and 15th centuries. Professor Widder maintains active international collaborations, having served as Visiting Professor at Université Aix-en-Provence/Marseille (2002, 2016) and Belarusian State University of Minsk (2014). She has held leadership roles including permanent delegate of the University of Tübingen to the Philosophischer Fakultätentag since 2005 and German spokeswoman for the Humanities and Social Sciences Division of the German-French Université/Université Franco-Allemand since 2014. Professional Service: Since 1997: Corresponding member of the Historical Commission for Westphalia Since 1998: Member of the board of trustees of the Institute for Comparative Urban History Münster Since 2003: Programme officer of the German-French study programme ('TübAix') Since 2008: Member of the executive board of the Südwestdeutscher Arbeitskreis für Stadtgeschichtsforschung Since 2012: Member of the Kommission für Geschichtliche Landeskunde in Baden-Württemberg Since 2014: Co-editor of 'Schriften zur südwestdeutschen Landeskunde' Her office is located at Wilhelmstraße 36, Room 217a, 72074 Tübingen, with office hours on Tuesdays 18–20.
Lars Magnusson is a distinguished Full Professor of Economic History at Uppsala University, where he has held his position since 1992. He has served in significant leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2012-2017) and Vice-Rector of Uppsala University (2005-2008). His academic influence extends internationally through visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris and the European University Institute in Florence. His scholarly work spans multiple interconnected fields of economic and social history. Magnusson has made significant contributions to the study of mercantilism, with particular focus on whether it remains a useful conceptual framework for understanding historical economic systems. His research on the long-term development of welfare state societies examines how Nordic models, particularly Sweden's, have evolved and responded to economic crises. He has also conducted extensive work on agricultural and industrial history, with specific analyses of sectors like the cutlery industry during industrialization. His interest in working life studies connects to broader investigations of social and economic history, while his intellectual history work explores the evolution of economic and social thought through figures like Malthus and concepts like "envy and emulation." The trends in his recent publications reveal a consistent focus on historical political economy with particular attention to Scandinavian contexts. His scholarly output demonstrates a methodological approach that combines deep historical analysis with contemporary economic theory, often examining how historical economic systems inform current policy debates. While maintaining a strong focus on Swedish and Nordic economic history, his work consistently places these national cases within broader European and global contexts. The recurring themes across his publications include the evolution of economic thought, the relationship between state intervention and market forces, and the historical development of institutional frameworks that shape economic outcomes. His major scholarly recognitions include: Full member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Full member of Royal Society of Sciences, Uppsala Chair of the Board of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (2004-2016) 2006 Honorary Doctor of Kyoto University Member of the Committee for the Nobel Prize in Economics (2005-2009) 2019 Full member of the Board of the Swedish Research Council Research Fellow of the Max Planck Institute for History (multiple occasions) While specific doctoral students aren't listed in the available information, Professor Magnusson's extensive editorial roles suggest significant mentorship activities. He has served as Editor of "Swedish Historical Journal" (1988-1994), co-Editor of "Economic and Industrial Democracy" (2000-present), and co-Editor of "Scandinavian Economic History Review" (2008-2012). His leadership positions, including Research Director at the National Institute for Working Life (1996-2005) and Chairman of SALTSA (1997-2007), indicate substantial grant management experience directing large-scale research initiatives focused on working life. His involvement with organizations like MISTRA and the Wallenberg Academy Fellows programme further demonstrates his role in shaping research funding priorities in Sweden. Professor Magnusson has been instrumental in establishing and leading several significant research entities. Most notably, he served as Chairman of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS) from 2004 to 2016, an institution that brings together leading international scholars for advanced interdisciplinary research. His work with SALTSA (1997-2007) created a collaborative framework between labor organizations (LO, TCO, SACO) and research institutions focused on working life studies. His international collaborations, particularly through repeated visiting positions at EHESS in Paris and EUI in Florence, have fostered transnational research networks in economic and social history.
Eleni Tsingou is a Professor at the Department of Organization, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), specializing in transnational governance, regulatory networks, and global financial governance. She leads critical research on anti-money laundering regimes, expert policy networks, and demographic change impacts on welfare systems. As the CBS Principal Investigator for the Horizon Europe grant 'NAVIGATOR,' she bridges EU strategies with global governance challenges. Her research explores how professional networks shape market governance, including reproductive health provision and post-crisis EU reforms. She contributes to key journals as an editor (Socio-Economic Review) and advisory board member (Review of International Political Economy). Recent publications analyze policy vacuums, regulatory compliance, and 'Tech for Good' in emerging markets. Her work combines empirical studies of financial policy networks with theoretical insights into legitimacy and institutional dynamics. Scientific awards: She supervises advanced economic sociology and mentors assistant professors in the Higher Education Teaching Excellence Programme, while also engaging in executive teaching, UN consultancy, and research collaborations with institutions like the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and European University Institute.
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.
Prof. Vicente Carabias-Hütter is a full Professor at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Winterthur, where he heads the Research Group "Sustainable Energy Systems and Smart Cities" and serves as Coordinator of the cross-institute "ZHAW Platform Smart Cities & Regions". Since 2013 he also lectures in Technology Foresight within the School of Engineering. Education & Continuous Learning MSc ETH in Environmental Sciences, ETH Zurich (1996–2000) Certificate of Advanced Studies in Management Education, ZHAW (2014) Continuing-education certificates in foresight, scientific writing & team leadership, JRC-IPTS (2011–2014) Research Interests Carabias-Hütter’s work integrates sustainable energy systems , smart-city innovation , and technology foresight . He investigates socio-technical transitions at neighbourhood, city and regional scales, combining participatory scenario development, behavioural energy research, and living-lab experimentation. Key themes include: Co-creation of smart-city visions and pathways Community-centred energy interventions (apps, games, social norms) Life-cycle and social sustainability assessment of emerging energy technologies Policy-oriented foresight to support the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050 and EU grand challenges Publications & Knowledge Outputs From 1997 to 2021 he (co-)authored 28 peer-reviewed journal articles plus numerous book chapters and policy briefs. Recent outputs (2018-2021) reveal a shift from methodological foresight papers toward empirical, intervention-based studies that evaluate digital community platforms, game-based energy savings, and integrative smart-city governance frameworks. Scientific & Professional Service Principal investigator or co-lead on >20 Swiss and EU projects (PEDvolution-WIN, Swiss Smart City Outreach, Living Labs Interfaces, etc.) Advisor to MSc programmes in Environment & Natural Resources and in Engineering at ZHAW Member of Future City Alliance, Smart City Hub Switzerland, EELISA European alliance Active reviewer for SNF Ambizione and various EU framework programmes Labs, Teams & Networks He leads the Team Sustainable Energy Systems within the ZHAW Institute of Sustainable Development and co-steers the WinLab Winterthur living-lab infrastructure. He also coordinates interdisciplinary teams across the ZHAW Platform Smart Cities & Regions, linking engineering, social sciences, and digital technologies.
Dr. Angela Hodges is a Senior Lecturer at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London. She leads the Alzheimer's disease RNA biomarker group, which is part of a wider Alzheimer's disease blood biomarker programme headed by Professor Simon Lovestone. Dr. Hodges' primary research focuses on establishing robust panels of blood molecules that enable early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and accurate assessment of disease progression. Her work aims to develop a simple blood test that would allow for personalized treatment strategies and early intervention when treatments become available. She has also expanded her research to Huntington's disease, investigating how Dictyostelium discoideum tolerates long polyglutamine-containing proteins that would be disease-causing in humans. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on molecular mechanisms across multiple neurodegenerative conditions. Her work consistently addresses biomarker discovery through epigenetic modifications, genetic risk factors, and imaging correlates of disease pathology across Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Huntington's disease. Dr. Hodges has secured significant research funding as principal investigator on multiple projects: Alzheimer's Research UK London Network Centre Grant (2022-2023) PHAGO - Targeting TREM2 and CD33 of phagocytes for Alzheimer's treatment (2016-2022) Generation of genetic models of dementia (2016-2017) Induced pluripotent stem cell models from patients with TREM2 variants (2015-2018) APP biology research related to Alzheimer's neuropathology (2015-2018) Her Alzheimer's disease RNA biomarker group operates within the broader framework of the Institute of Psychiatry's dementia research initiatives, with the goal of establishing a high-performance biomarker panel within five years. This research has potential applications beyond Alzheimer's to other neurodegenerative diseases including motor neurone disease and Parkinson's disease.
Zihe Gao serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering since August 2023, following postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania and industry experience at Meta (Facebook Reality Labs). His academic foundation includes: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2018) MS in Physics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2012) BS in Physics, Nanjing University (2011) Dr. Gao's research integrates optics, microelectronics, and physics to develop programmable photonic systems. His work focuses on controlling collective behaviors in multi-element photonic systems for scalable integrated chips, with applications spanning dynamically steerable laser sources and reconfigurable quantum optical platforms . Key methodologies include non-Hermitian physics, topological photonics, and spin-orbit coupling engineering. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in non-Hermitian photonic switching , high-dimensional quantum state manipulation , and topological semiconductor laser arrays . His team pioneers lithography-free reconfigurable photonics and spin-orbit microlasers for quantum key distribution, demonstrating strong industry-academia translation from prior Meta work on AR/VR structured-light systems. His scholarly trajectory shows continuous progression from VCSEL array fundamentals (PhD under Prof. Kent Choquette) to quantum-topological photonics (postdoc with Prof. Liang Feng), now establishing independent research at Auburn with emphasis on integrated quantum-classical hybrid systems.
Inês Coutinho is a permanent Assistant Professor in the Department of Conservation and Restoration at NOVA University Lisbon’s Faculty of Sciences and Technology (FCT). She teaches and conducts research at the intersection of conservation science, archaeometry, and glass studies, with a particular focus on Portuguese and European heritage glass. Education PhD in Conservation Sciences, 2016 – specialisation in glass archaeometry. Research Interests Her scientific agenda centres on the archaeometry of glass and ceramics , integrating experimental archaeology , materials science , and heritage conservation . She investigates: Historical recipes, trade routes, and technological transfer of glass production in Portugal and Europe. Glass corrosion mechanisms to devise improved conservation treatments. Provenance studies using chemical and isotopic fingerprinting of raw materials and artefacts. Non-invasive imaging (µ-CT) for documentation and diagnosis of degradation pathologies. Publication Trends Across 25 peer-reviewed works (2016-2025), Coutinho’s research spans Roman to Early Modern periods , with case studies in Troia, Lisbon, Zadar, Granada, Dublin, and beyond. A clear trend emerges: combining micro-analytical techniques (SEM-EDS, LA-ICP-MS, µ-CT) with experimental reconstructions to reconstruct technology, provenance, and conservation protocols for luxury, utilitarian, and stained glass. Grants & Projects Principal Investigator (team member) on The Stained Glass Collection of King Ferdinand II of Portugal – Assembling the Puzzle (2012-2016). Laboratories & Teams She carries out analyses within the Conservation and Restoration laboratories at FCT/UNL, collaborating with national museums, international partners, and the Doctoral Programme in Heritage Conservation and Restoration.
Abraham Akyala is a Researcher at the University of Reading, United Kingdom, specializing in interdisciplinary migration studies. His work intersects gender, climate change, and environmental science with a focus on policy analysis and sustainable development frameworks. Research Expertise: Migration processes, drivers, and governance Climate change and environmental impacts on migration Gender relations and migrant aspirations Socio-economic and socio-cultural consequences of migration Labour market participation and urban/rural development Funding: Supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme.
Teresa Cristina de Freitas Gonçalves is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, School of Sciences and Technology, University of Évora, where she has been employed since 1999. She serves as an integrated researcher at the ALGORITMI research centre and is the Director of the VISTA Lab (Video, Image, Speech and text Analysis Lab), the unit of the ALGORITMI research centre at University of Évora. Her leadership roles include Director of the Master programme in Informatics Engineering and deputy Director of both the Master programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and the Doctoral program in Computer Science. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from University of Évora and a MSc degree in Informatics Engineering from New University of Lisbon. Her academic journey at University of Évora has included significant leadership positions including Head of the Computer Science Department (2011-2015), Director of the Bachelor programme in Informatics Engineering (2016-2021), and Deputy Director roles for various undergraduate and graduate programs. Dr. Gonçalves' research focuses on intelligent systems, particularly Machine Learning approaches, with substantial contributions in evolutionary algorithms, information extraction and retrieval, and supervised learning across multiple data modalities including tabular data, text (in both Portuguese and English), and images (medical and satellite). Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in healthcare, remote sensing, and natural language processing. She has successfully supervised 6 doctoral theses, 19 master theses, and 3 postdocs, and currently mentors 5 doctoral and 6 master students from diverse international backgrounds including Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Nepal, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka, China, Mongolia, and Portugal. Her publication record includes over 100 scientific articles indexed by Scopus with 640 citations and an h-index of 12, demonstrating significant international impact with 56% of her work involving international collaboration. Her recent research shows a strong trend toward applying advanced machine learning techniques to healthcare applications, information retrieval systems, and remote sensing analysis, with particular emphasis on transformer networks, learning-to-rank methodologies, and multimodal data analysis. Dr. Gonçalves has made substantial contributions to the academic community through her service as a reviewer for over 50 articles in prestigious international journals and conferences, and as chair for major international conferences including IDEAL 2023, PROPOR 2020, SKIMA 2017 and 2018, and CLEF 2016. She serves on the board of APRP (Associação Portuguesa de reconhecimento de Padrões) and as a jury member for APRP prizes for best MSc and PhD theses. Her current research portfolio includes coordination of the Horizon Europe MSCA Staff Exchange HarmonicAI project and local coordination of WP6 in the NewSpace Portugal mobilising agenda. She is also actively involved in numerous other international research initiatives including Interreg VI-B Sudoe SenforFire, PRR CANTE, La Caixa INCOME, Erasmus+ KA220-HED REDINEST, Interreg POCTEP TID4AGRO, and ATTRACT DIH projects. Previously, she led the FCT AI in the Public Administration SNS24.Scout.IA project and coordinated the FEDER R&D NIIAA project. As Director of the VISTA Lab, Dr. Gonçalves leads a dynamic research team focused on video, image, speech, and text analysis. The lab serves as the Évora hub of the ALGORITMI research centre and has established strong international collaborations. Under her leadership, the VISTA Lab has developed innovative approaches in medical image analysis, natural language processing for Portuguese, and satellite image classification, with applications spanning healthcare, environmental monitoring, and public administration.
Nicholas Wright serves as the NERSC Chief Architect and Advanced Technologies Group Lead at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) since 2009. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Durham, United Kingdom. Role: Focuses on evaluating emerging technologies for scientific computing Key Contributions: Chief architect for NERSC-10 procurement (2026), optimized Perlmutter machine architecture His research explores performance analysis of HPC applications and architectural evaluation for future technologies. Recent publications address: GPU frequency optimization using DNN-based models FPGA acceleration for HPC workloads Quantum computing cost scaling Disaggregated memory system evaluation Scientific workflow characterization Scientific awards include: Co-investigator on SDCI HPC Improvement grant (2007-2012) His work bridges computer architecture and energy-efficient computing through rigorous performance modeling and technology evaluation for NERSC's diverse scientific users.
Henrik Kylin is a Professor of Environmental Chemistry at Linköping University's Department of Theme, specializing in Theme Environmental Change. His work spans global, regional, and local environmental chemistry and toxicology, with significant fieldwork conducted in both Arctic and Antarctic regions. He has maintained extensive international research collaborations across Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, Canada, Norway, Russia, the USA, the Netherlands, and Chile. Professor, Environmental Chemistry, Theme Environmental Change, Linköping University (2011-present) Professor, Environmental Chemistry, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2005-2011, part-time 2005-2009) Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Polar Environment Centre (1999) PhD in Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University (1994) Professor Kylin's research interests focus on understanding chemical behavior in the environment and the consequences of environmental toxins for human health and ecosystems. His work spans analytical chemistry, physicochemical investigations of pollutants, and toxicological studies. He has particular expertise in global pollutant transport mechanisms, especially to polar regions, pesticide analysis, and environmental issues in developing countries. His research approach integrates chemistry and biology to fully understand environmental problems, resulting in publications on diverse organism groups including birds, plants, slime molds, and tardigrades. His recent publications demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach, ranging from marine debris studies in the Indian Ocean to cetacean behavior and slime mold biology. His 2016 research on flip-flop accumulation on St. Brandon's atoll revealed nearly 30,000 plastic items on remote beaches despite minimal human presence, documenting how ocean currents transport debris across vast distances. His current research examines disinfection by-products in drinking water that may be toxic and carcinogenic. Extraordinary Professor, North-West University, South Africa Swedish chief scientist during Oden Southern Ocean expedition 2007/2008 Honorary Member, African Network for Chemical Analysis of Pesticides (2007) Royal Swedish Academy of Forestry and Agriculture's award for educational contributions (2002) Civilingenjörsförbundets miljöpris (1996, 2000) Professor Kylin has supervised 19 doctoral students, 12 of whom come from developing countries. He frequently assesses research applications and job appointments in developing nations and serves on the scientific reference group for International Programmes in Chemical Sciences. His work with malaria control has presented him with significant ethical challenges regarding balancing disease prevention with environmental protection. He has appeared in documentaries about Lake Vättern's pollution and has conducted field research worldwide, including experiences being mistaken for an imam in Zanzibar and interacting with polar bears on Wrangel Island.
Yoann Altmann is Professor in the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University and a member of the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems. Since 2024 he holds the Chair in Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering (EECE), directing a research programme that bridges statistical signal processing, computational imaging and quantum & neuromorphic sensing. Education & career: 2010 – Eng. degree (Electrical Engineering), ENSEEIHT, Toulouse, France 2010 – M.Sc. (Signal Processing), National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse 2013 – Ph.D. (Signal & Communications), IRIT Laboratory, Toulouse 2014-2017 – Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Heriot-Watt University 2017 – Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow & Assistant Professor, HWU 2024 – promoted to Professor, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, HWU Research interests: Prof. Altmann develops mathematical and algorithmic tools for Bayesian inverse problems, with emphasis on single-photon LiDAR, low-illumination imaging, neuromorphic computational sensing, variational inference and sparse reconstruction. His work combines principled statistical modelling with efficient computational schemes to enable imaging in extreme scenarios such as underwater scattering, photon-starved environments, quantum metrology and real-time 3-D scene reconstruction. Publication trends: Across 160 outputs (2011-2025) his recent articles reveal a clear trajectory toward integrating modern machine-learning paradigms—variational autoencoders, diffusion generative models, spiking neural networks—with rigorous physics-based forward models. Applications span quantum parameter estimation, multimode-fiber endoscopy, hyperspectral & Compton imaging, nuclear safeguards and cultural-heritage spectroscopy, demonstrating both methodological breadth and high-impact interdisciplinary deployment. Honours & recognition: Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship – competitively awarded (2017) Grants & datasets: He has generated four open datasets supporting reproducible research in quantum sensing, variational autoencoders, underwater single-photon LiDAR and multispectral fluorescence imaging, reflecting sustained funding and commitment to open science. Continuous peer-review service for IEEE and Elsevier journals since 2013 underlines his standing within the signal-processing community. Labs & teams: He leads the Bayesian Imaging & Sensing Computing (BISC) group ( https://bisc.site.hw.ac.uk ) which hosts post-docs, PhD researchers and international visitors working on statistical machine-learning for imaging, sensing and quantum technologies.
Dr. Hanley Chen serves as a Lecturer at Lincoln University's School of Landscape Architecture, specializing in Landscape Performance Evaluation and Evidence-Based Design to enhance landscape architecture practices and communicate project value. His work bridges peri-urban planning, urban agriculture, and ecosystem services while integrating AI into design processes. His academic credentials include: PhD from Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand BLA (Hons) from Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand BSc (Horticulture) from Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China Chen's research focuses on quantifying landscape performance through peri-urban planning, urban agriculture, and foodscapes, with strong emphasis on community gardens, healthy cities, and integrated green-grey infrastructure. His evidence-based approach examines how design impacts social equity, climate resilience, and sustainable urban development, particularly in Aotearoa New Zealand contexts like Christchurch and Canterbury. Analysis of his 21 publications reveals consistent thematic clustering around peri-urban landscapes (65%), urban agriculture (50%), and performance evaluation frameworks (45%), with recent work exploring AI's transformative potential in design workflows. Over 70% of his studies employ case-based methodologies in New Zealand, emphasizing community engagement and practical implementation. He actively supervises three PhD candidates researching community gardens' role in vulnerable communities, landscape architecture's impact on garden success, and green-grey infrastructure retrofitting. As Deputy Undergraduate Programme Coordinator (2024-present) and Lincoln University Human Ethics Committee member (2023-present), he contributes to academic governance while maintaining industry engagement through technical consulting and media appearances. Chen collaborates extensively with researchers like Davis S, Bowring J, and Charters SM on projects including 'Peri-Urban Potential,' focusing on integrated land-use solutions that balance production and community needs in transitional urban zones.
