Georgia Fragkouli is a Researcher affiliated with ETH Zürich's School of Computer and Communication Sciences, working within the Institute of Computer Engineering and Communication Systems. Her role is part of the Professorship for Networked Systems, focusing on advanced networking and distributed systems research. She specializes in analyzing network performance, security, and transparency, with a particular emphasis on BGP convergence dynamics, anomaly detection, and decentralized computing architectures. Her research interests include network protocol validation, machine learning-based traffic analysis, and improving internet transparency through innovative measurement frameworks. She has contributed to projects like MorphIT for packet-level transparency and explored failure mitigation in globally distributed systems. Notable recent work includes studies on transient forwarding anomalies, iBGP convergence effects, and data-plane performance consistency. Her publications span both theoretical advancements and practical implementations, aiming to bridge gaps between networking theory and real-world deployment challenges.
Professor Rachel Harrison is a Professor in Computer Science at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, Oxford Brookes University. Her research focuses on software metrics, machine learning, and requirements engineering with emphasis on empirical and automated software engineering solutions. She has over 160 publications and extensive industry collaborations with organizations like IBM and Philips Research Labs. Her work has been recognized through roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Software Quality Journal and leadership in conferences such as ICSE and ESEM. She leads the Dependable System Engineering Centre (DSERC) and is part of the Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis and Systems (AIDAS) Institute and the Applied Software Engineering and Data Analytics (ASEDA) Group. Her research projects include AI applications for big data analysis (AIMi), automated review classification (ReClass), and software quality improvement (SEQUIN). Professor Harrison has served on over 50 international program committees and initiated workshops like RAISE and AIRE. Her teaching includes advanced computer science modules and leadership in courses like Essential Maths for University Study and Advanced Software Development . Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, particularly in healthcare technology (e.g., diabetes management systems) and mobile application usability. She advocates for rigorous software quality practices and has contributed to frameworks for requirements validation and risk assessment in software projects.
Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier is a full Professor in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) at the University of Essex , where he leads the Embedded and Intelligent Systems (EIS) Research Laboratory and heads the Intelligent Embedded Systems and Environments Research Group . He is also Director of Impact , Visiting Professor at the University of Kent, and Visiting Research Affiliate at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. Education PhD in High-Performance Parallel Neural Network Architectures, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena (Germany, 1999) Electronic Engineering studies, University of Ulm (Germany) Electronic Engineering studies, Cardiff University (Wales) Electronic Engineering studies, École Supérieur de Chimie Physique Électronique de Lyon (CPE-Lyon) (France) Research Interests Professor McDonald-Maier’s research integrates embedded systems , System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures , and AI-driven robotics . He pioneers visual place recognition techniques that remain robust under severe appearance and viewpoint changes, develops cybersecurity frameworks based on ICMetrics for autonomous vehicles and IoT, and designs approximate real-time computing solutions for energy-constrained multicore and FPGA platforms. His work on radiation-tolerant systems supports space and nuclear applications, while his bio-inspired algorithms enable lightweight, neuromorphic perception on resource-limited robots. Publication Trends Between 2022 and 2025 his output converges on FPGA-accelerated AI , secure edge intelligence , visual navigation for autonomous systems , and healthcare analytics . He repeatedly couples rigorous algorithmic innovation with practical hardware deployment, yielding energy-efficient, real-time systems validated in domains ranging from autonomous driving to post-stroke rehabilitation. Scientific Awards & Recognition Best Paper Award – IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE/ACM DATE (2024) Best Paper Award – IEEE Systems Journal (2022) Best Paper Award – IEEE Sensors Journal (2021) Best Paper Award – IEEE Access (2020) Research Grants & Industrial Collaboration He has secured major funding from EPSRC , EU Horizon 2020 , Innovate UK , and industry partners. Current projects span trustworthy autonomy, radiation-hardened edge AI, and AI-enhanced rehabilitation technologies. He is Chief Scientist of UltraSoC Technologies Ltd and CEO of Metrarc Ltd , commercialising University research in semiconductor debug and cybersecurity respectively. Laboratory & Team Leadership As Director of the Embedded and Intelligent Systems Laboratory (EIS Lab) , he oversees a multidisciplinary team of researchers and PhD students, providing state-of-the-art FPGA, robotics, and embedded-systems facilities. The lab collaborates closely with NASA JPL, UK Atomic Energy Authority, and leading semiconductor firms to translate fundamental research into high-impact industrial solutions.
Roles and Affiliations: Rafael J. Yáñez-Muñoz is a Professor of Advanced Therapy and Director of the Centre of Gene and Cell Therapy at the Department of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London. He holds expertise in gene and cell therapy, particularly for neurodegenerative and inherited diseases such as ataxia telangiectasia and spinal muscular atrophy. Education: BSc and PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Autonomous University of Madrid. Previously held Lecturer positions at King’s College London and University College London. Research Interests: Focuses on developing safer gene therapy methods using episomal vectors and genome editing (e.g., CRISPR-Cas). Key areas include non-integrating lentiviral vectors, viral vector modification, and treatments for rare diseases. His lab (AGCT) explores therapies for spinal muscular atrophy, spinal injury, Parkinson’s disease, and primary immunodeficiencies. Publications and Impact: Over 85 publications, including seminal work on non-integrating lentiviral vectors and gene editing. Notable contributions to Gene Therapy as Editor-in-Chief and leadership roles in the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy. Grants and Collaborations: Principal Investigator on projects funded by the SMA Trust, BBSRC, MRC, and others. Collaborates with institutions like Genethon (France) and Harvard University. Key initiatives include the UK SMA Research Consortium and CHASE-IT for spinal injury therapy. Awards and Roles: Trustee and Chair of Genetic Alliance UK, President of the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (2021–2025). Recognized for advocacy in rare disease awareness and policy, including contributions to the UK National Strategy for Rare Diseases. Advisees and Teams: Supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, including Sahar Akbari Vala, Melika Fard, and Ellie Chilcott. Active in mentoring and lab management, with a focus on training the next generation of gene therapy researchers. Labs and Outreach: Leads the Advanced Gene and Cell Therapy (AGCT) lab, hosting annual Rare Disease Day events to raise awareness. Engages in public education through lectures, media interviews, and initiatives like the SMA Trust fundraising cycle events.
Dr hab. Krzysztof Węcel serves as Professor and current Head of the Department of Economic Informatics at Poznan University of Economics and Business (UEP), appointed on October 4, 2024. His primary affiliation spans over 25 years with UEP's Department of Economic Informatics, which maintains one of Poland's longest-running academic websites since 1998. He holds dual recognition through habilitation from University of Potsdam (2020) and professorship conferred by UEP (June 24, 2020). His academic milestones: Habilitation degree in Economic Informatics, University of Potsdam (2020) Professor title, Poznan University of Economics and Business (2020) Węcel's research centers on Semantic Technologies and data quality assessment across multilingual Wikipedia, with emphasis on company information verification, citation analysis, and open data applications. His work bridges Big Data analytics with practical business solutions, particularly in maritime logistics where he pioneered evolutionary algorithm-based AIS data processing. Current investigations focus on generative AI's dual role in creating and combating disinformation, including ChatGPT's impact on academic writing and fake news propagation. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends: First, systematic analysis of Wikipedia's reliability across languages during crises like the pandemic and Ukraine war. Second, development of AI-driven fact-checking frameworks (e.g., OpenFact project's CLEF 2023 victory). Third, exploration of generative AI's societal impact ranging from student creativity to disinformation campaigns. Scientific awards received: Best Paper Award at ICIST 2017 Conference Award for most innovative article at NATCON 2018 conference Microsoft Azure for Research Award (2016) As academic advisor, he leads the 'Semantic Technologies' diploma seminar attracting high-achieving students, with participants winning the 29th UEP Foundation Competition (2025) and Eurostat's Web Intelligence Challenge (2024). His grant portfolio includes the 'Maritime Big Brother' project (2017) for ship voyage prediction using AIS data and Microsoft Azure funding for Wikipedia quality enhancement. Ongoing initiatives include OpenFact (fake news detection) and GOBLIN projects. He actively collaborates with SKN Data Science student circle (evidenced by 2024/2025 inaugural meeting) and international consortia like CLEF and QOD workshops. Departmental leadership involves managing the OpenFact research team that achieved top results in CheckThat! Lab competitions, alongside maritime data analytics groups applying evolutionary algorithms to shipping networks.
Professor Matthew Simpson is a leading figure in applied mathematics at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds the position of Professor of Applied Mathematics and is an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow, reflecting his sustained research excellence. His work bridges mathematical theory and biological applications, particularly in cell migration, tissue invasion, and multiscale modeling. BE (Environmental) Honours 1, University of Newcastle (1995–1998) PhD (with Distinction), Environmental Engineering, University of Western Australia (2000–2003) Research Fellow, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne (2003–2006) ARC Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Melbourne (2006–2009) Lecturer (2010–2011) and Senior Lecturer (2011–2013), QUT Associate Professor (2013–2014), QUT Professor and ARC Future Fellow (2014–present), QUT Matthew Simpson’s research focuses on mathematical and computational modeling of biological systems , particularly collective cell motion, diffusion processes, and reaction-diffusion dynamics. His interests span multiscale modeling , random walk processes , cell biology , and numerical and computational mathematics . He develops and analyzes models to understand phenomena such as wound healing, cancer progression, and tissue engineering. His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating data-driven modeling , likelihood-based inference , and equation learning with traditional mechanistic models. These works emphasize parameter identifiability , uncertainty quantification , and prediction robustness in biological contexts. Themes include sharp-fronted wave propagation, mechanical cell interactions, tumor spheroid formation, and generalized diffusivity in food drying, showcasing the breadth and depth of his modeling expertise. Among his key accolades are: J.H. Michell Medal (2012) – Awarded by ANZIAM for distinguished research by an early-career applied mathematician in Australia and New Zealand. ARC Future Fellowship (2013–2017) – For the project 'New data-driven mathematical models of collective cell motion' (FT130100148). Professor Simpson has also played significant editorial and leadership roles, including: Executive Associate Editor, Journal of Engineering Mathematics Academic Editor, PLoS ONE Editorial Board Member, ANZIAM Journal Co-chair of the 2015 ANZIAM meeting He has supervised PhD students on topics such as moving boundary problems, first-passage times, stochastic simulations, and curvature-dependent growth in biological systems. His research projects have been funded by competitive Australian grants (ARC DP and FT schemes), including studies on 3D cell migration, ghrelin’s role in cell invasion, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in cancer and wound healing. He is actively involved in developing computational tools for biological modeling and promoting best practices in scientific publishing.
Christian Wolff is a University Professor and Chair of Media Informatics at the Institute for Information and Media, Language and Culture at the University of Regensburg. Since April 2022, he has served as the founding Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Data Science, while maintaining secondary membership in the Faculty of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies (SLK). His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to multiple disciplines at the intersection of computer science and humanities. Wolff's research interests center around multimedia and multimodal information systems, electronic publishing, and text technology, particularly text mining. His work bridges computer science with digital humanities, legal informatics, and social media analysis. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on large language models, sentiment analysis applications across various domains, legal technology innovations, and virtual reality research for cognitive studies. His interdisciplinary approach has produced significant contributions in both technical and humanities domains. His recent publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward applied AI research, particularly in legal technology (LegalTech), social media analysis, and sentiment analysis using large language models. The publications show increasing collaboration across disciplines, connecting computer science with law, political science, literature, and psychology. His work on the digital basis document for legal proceedings represents a major practical application of his research in the German justice system. East Bavarian Cultural Prize Doctoral Award of the University of Regensburg Wolff has led numerous interdisciplinary research projects connecting computer science with humanities and legal studies. His leadership extends to institutional roles including Dean of Research, Vice Dean, and Dean of Faculty positions. He has been instrumental in establishing the new Faculty of Computer Science and Data Science at the University of Regensburg, demonstrating significant impact on institutional development and research infrastructure. Wolff directs research initiatives focused on text technology, digital humanities, and legal informatics. His work with the INDIGO - Internet and Digitization Eastern Bavaria initiative and the TRIO project demonstrates commitment to regional technology transfer and innovation. The interdisciplinary nature of his research groups connects computer scientists with legal scholars, linguists, and social scientists to address complex digital transformation challenges.
Professor Malcolm Fairbairn is a faculty member at King's College London's Department of Physics, part of the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics, particularly dark matter, dark energy, and cosmological inflation. He leads projects like the ERC Consolidator Grant (2015–2020) investigating dark matter in the early Universe. He collaborates with initiatives such as the MoEDAL experiment at CERN (magnetic monopole searches) and the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) for gamma-ray astronomy. His interests extend to gravitational waves, supermassive black hole formation, and particle astrophysics. Fairbairn has contributed to studies on axion dark matter, primordial black holes, and dark matter constraints from dwarf galaxies. He is affiliated with the Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology (TPPC) Group, exploring beyond-Standard-Model physics, including supersymmetry and extra dimensions. Publications span topics like dark matter relic abundance, JWST observations of black holes, and LHC searches for exotic particles. He has advised on outreach projects like the 'Dark Matter' exhibition at Science Gallery London and interviews with alumni (e.g., Royal Navy submariner Chris Tuckley).
Irene Duranczyk is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota's College of Education. Her work focuses on advancing mathematical literacy at the undergraduate level, with particular attention to creating equitable educational opportunities through community engagement and multicultural perspectives. As a first-generation college student from a working-class family, she brings personal experience to her commitment to addressing educational inequalities. Her educational background includes an EdD from Grambling State University's College of Education, with a focus on Developmental Education: Higher Education Administration and Management, and a cognate in Mathematics Education. Duranczyk's research centers on understanding institutional barriers and cognitive/affective blocks students face in college mathematics, with particular emphasis on community college mathematics education. She employs a multicultural equity pedagogy framework and integrates universal instructional design principles into her work. Her research aims to develop pedagogical processes and assessment practices that prepare students for success in college-level mathematics, thereby expanding opportunities for students to complete college education and pursue degrees requiring advanced mathematical skills. Her recent scholarly output reveals a strong focus on measuring and improving the quality of algebra instruction at community colleges. Through NSF-funded research, she has developed instruments to assess mathematical knowledge for teaching college algebra and investigated conditions under which algebra courses improve student learning. Her work spans multiple methodologies including video analysis of classroom instruction, cognitive interviews with faculty, and psychometric analysis of assessment tools. National Science Foundation Principal Investigator (2020-2023, $501,852) National Science Foundation Supplemental Funds (2024-2025, $100,370) 2007 National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Outstanding Research Conducted by a Developmental Education Practitioner Award Duranczyk has secured significant grant funding, most notably a three-year, $2.3 million NSF grant (as co-PI with Nidhi Kohli, Vilma Mesa, April Strom, and Laura Watkins) to study algebra instruction at community colleges. This project investigates conditions under which algebra courses improve student learning across six community colleges in three states, focusing on linear equations, rational equations, and exponential equations. She has also been involved in international collaborations with educators in Russia and China, and participates in faculty learning communities focused on international and multilingual student success. Her work extends to the development of Integrated Multicultural Instructional Design (IMID) frameworks for postsecondary settings and Multicultural Equity Pedagogy for online education, reflecting her commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that address diverse student needs.
Professor Jonna Kuntsi is a leading researcher in developmental disorders and neuropsychiatry at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, where she holds a professorship in the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre. With extensive training including BSc, MSc, and PhD from University College London and clinical experience at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, she has established herself as a prominent figure in ADHD research globally. Her research primarily focuses on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related conditions, with particular expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders, remote measurement technology applications, developmental trajectories, preterm birth associations, and the effects of physical activity on cognition and ADHD symptoms. Professor Kuntsi has pioneered the ADHD Remote Technology (ART) research programme, securing substantial funding including £4 million from the UK Medical Research Council and European Commission for innovative projects like ART-transition and ART-CARMA. Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple domains of ADHD investigation, with recent work emphasizing digital phenotyping, remote monitoring technologies, and the developmental aspects of ADHD across the lifespan. This research portfolio shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated technological approaches to understanding and managing ADHD. Co-Chair of EUNETHYDIS - the European Network for ADHD Member of the European ADHD Guideline Group (EAGG) Principal Investigator in International Multi-centre Persistent ADHD Collaboration (IMpACT) Steering committee member of ECNP ADHD across the Lifespan Network Steering committee member of ECNP Digital Health Applied to Clinical Research Network Professor Kuntsi actively collaborates with patient support organizations including ADHD Europe and the UK ADHD Information and Support Service (ADDISS), and with technology companies like Empatica and The Hyve. She serves as Chair of the PhD Subcommittee across Departments of Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry and Biostatistics & Health Informatics, demonstrating her commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers while leading multiple international research networks that advance both scientific understanding and clinical practice in ADHD.
Rainald Loehner is a Distinguished Professor of Fluid Dynamics at George Mason University's Center for Computational Fluid Dynamics. Since 2003, he has led the Center for Computational Fluid Dynamics at George Mason University. He is currently a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich's Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) for 2023, hosted by Professors Kai-Uwe Bletzinger and Roland Wüchner in the 'Adjoint-Based System Identification of Large-Scale Structures' Focus Group. Loehner received his Diplom Ingenieur (Maschinenbau) degree from the Technical University of Braunschweig, and his PhD and a DSc in civil engineering from the University College of Swansea, Wales. After teaching at Swansea for a year, he worked at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, followed by a research professorship at George Washington University. He joined George Mason University as an associate professor and was promoted to full professor in 1995 and distinguished professor in 2004. With over 35 years of experience, Professor Loehner's research spans the complete pipeline of numerical solvers and simulation tools. His expertise includes pre-processing, grid generation, numerical methods, field solvers, parallel computing, adaptive mesh refinement, fluid-structure interaction, shape optimization, system identification, and computational crowd dynamics. His current work focuses on developing advanced field solvers for compressible and incompressible flows, acoustics, electromagnetic wave propagation, heat and mass transfer, structural mechanics, and fluid-structure interaction. Key application areas include blast mitigation, ship hydrodynamics, blood flow, contaminant transport, and pedestrian safety. Loehner's recent research output (2020-2024) shows a strong trend toward digital twin technology and adjoint-based methods for structural analysis and optimization. His publications focus on high-fidelity digital twins for detecting structural weaknesses, risk assessment in engineering systems, and optimization of sensor placement. His work bridges computational mechanics with machine learning approaches, particularly in system identification and inverse problems, demonstrating how computational methods can solve complex real-world engineering challenges. 2020: Ranked #15119 in the Stanford List of Most Influential Scientists of the World; #8 in Aerospace and Aeronautics 2010: Distinguished International Career Award, Argentine Association of Computational Mechanics 2008: Fellow, International Association for Computational Mechanics 2006: Associate Fellow, AIAA 2005: Honorary Professor, University of Wales Swansea 2005: Advisory Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2004: Distinguished Professor of Fluid Dynamics, George Mason University 1999: Computational Mechanics Achievements Award, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering 1993: Doctor of Science in Civil Engineering, University College of Swansea 1979-1983: Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (Top 1% of German Students) Professor Loehner has mentored numerous students through his work at George Mason University and has supervised research in computational fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, and related fields. His research has been supported by various grants from government agencies and industry partners, enabling the development of advanced simulation tools applied in aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, shock-structure interaction, and medical applications. His codes and methods have been widely adopted in industry and academia for applications ranging from aircraft and ship design to medical simulations and urban pathogen transmission modeling. Loehner leads the Center for Computational Fluid Dynamics at George Mason University, which focuses on developing cutting-edge computational methods for fluid dynamics and related multiphysics problems. The center works on strategic application areas including blast mitigation, ship hydrodynamics, blood flow simulation, and pedestrian movement modeling. As a TUM-IAS Fellow, he collaborates with the Chair of Computational Modeling and Simulation at TUM on adjoint-based system identification of large-scale structures, bringing together expertise in computational mechanics and digital twin technology to address complex engineering challenges.
José António Ferreira Machado is a Full Professor at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He currently serves as Vice-Rector of the university and previously held director roles at the Nova School of Business and Economics (2005-2015) and Angola Business School (2010-2015). His academic career includes consultancy at the Bank of Portugal (1992-2015) and teaching Econometrics, Statistics, and Macroeconomics. Research Interests: Machado's work focuses on Econometrics, Quantile Regression, Wage Distributions, Firm Size Analysis, and Macroeconomic Modeling. His most cited paper (2005) introduced counterfactual decomposition methods for wage distribution analysis. Recent publications examine quantile regression extensions, trade margins, and moment-based statistical inference. His research spans both theoretical and applied economics, with collaborations including J. M.C. Santos Silva and Roger Koenker.
Gias Uddin is an Associate Professor at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary . His research bridges Software Engineering (SE) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) , focusing on AI Trustworthiness Assessment (SE4AI) and AI-Driven Productivity Tools (AI4SE) . PhD in Software Engineering & AI, McGill University (2018) MSc in Software Engineering, Queen’s University (2008) BSc in Computer Science & Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2004) His research explores: Metamorphic Relations for LLM Hallucination Detection AI-Enhanced Software Documentation Foundational Models for Runtime System Modernization Developer-Centric AI Tooling Recent article trends show expertise in LLM Trustworthiness , Low-Code Platforms , and IoT Developer Communities . Awards include Distinguished Paper at FSE 2025 , multiple IBM Champion recognitions, and York Research Award . He leads the Data Intensive Software Analytics (DISA) Lab and mentors PhD students in SE-AI Intersections .
Tommy Löfstedt is an Associate Professor at Umeå University , affiliated with the Department of Computing Science and the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. His research focuses on machine learning , computer vision , and medical image analysis , with applications in life sciences, radiation therapy, and biomedical imaging. He leads multiple research projects, including AI-driven delineation in radiation therapy, quantitative MRI for radiotherapy, and machine learning for plant nutrient uptake. Current research emphasizes structured regularization methods to improve model interpretability and robustness. Key applications include medical image segmentation , Alzheimer's classification , and uncertainty estimation in MRI . Recent publications highlight his work on morphological regularization , adversarial attack mitigation , and multi-task learning in medical imaging contexts. His projects span 2022–2026 with funding for pediatric oncology automation and gynecological cancer staging. Affiliated with both computing and mathematical departments, he bridges algorithm development with applied mathematical frameworks in medical and life science domains.
Elena Niculina Dragoi is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection 'Cristofor Simionescu' at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University in Iasi, Romania. Her academic work integrates Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools for solving complex problems in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection . With over 30 published papers and six active research projects, her contributions span process optimization, nanomaterials, and sustainable technologies. Teaches Applied Informatics (Years 1 & 4) and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering Contributes to Programming Engineering at the Faculty of Computer Science, University 'Alexandru Ioan Cuza' Engaged in interdisciplinary courses at the Faculty of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering Research Interests : Elena's work focuses on modelling and optimization (90% emphasis) of chemical processes using AI methodologies, with cross-disciplinary applications in environmental engineering (70%) and chemical engineering (95%). Her recent publications highlight innovations in: 3D-printed nanocomposite adsorbents for pollutant removal Metaheuristic optimization algorithms for industrial processes Hydrogen generation via nanocatalysts Electrochemical biosensors for environmental and health monitoring AI-driven wastewater treatment systems Green chemistry applications in pharmaceutical and dye removal