Wendy Hall

Wendy Hall serves as Regius Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton, concurrently holding positions as Associate Vice President (International Engagement) and Director of the Web Science Institute. She is a globally recognized authority in artificial intelligence policy and web science, advising multiple national governments and international organizations.

Her research spans critical digital frontiers:

• Artificial Intelligence: Leading policy development through the UK AI Review and UN advisory roles
• Web Science: Foundational research on the web's societal impact as Director of the Web Science Institute
• Internet Governance: Pioneering framework analysis in her book 'Four Internets'

Professor Hall's exceptional contributions are recognized through prestigious honors including Damehood, Royal Society Fellowship, and ACM Fellowship. She shapes global discourse as co-Chair of the ACM Publications Board and Editor-in-Chief of Royal Society Open Science.

Her advisory work extends across governmental and corporate sectors worldwide, influencing AI strategy and internet policy. At Southampton, she leads the interdisciplinary Web Science Institute where computer scientists collaborate with social scientists to study the web's evolution and societal implications.